The 6 Sat Kriyas Karmas #1

Benefits of Shatkarma
Yogic Cleansing Techniques
Balances Vata, Kapha, and Pitta in the body.
Increases concentration and calms the mind.
Helps in purifying the body internally.
Removes toxins from the body, making bones stronger and healthier.
Balances hormones.
Increases immunity power.
Provides a positive energy experience.
Keeps the brain healthy.
Gives freedom from negative energy and sharpens the mind.
Strengthens all parts of the body, providing relief from many diseases.
Increases focus.
Helps relieve stomach-related ailments.
Improves brain health.
Increases the energy level of the body.
Purifies all organs of the body.
SHATKARMA TYPES
How many Satkarma are there?
There are 6 types of Shatkarmas as already mentioned in the shloka.
Dhauti (धौती)
Basti (बस्ती)
Neti (नेति)
Nauli (नौलि)
Trataka (त्राटक)
Kapalbhati (कपालभाति)
DHAUTI
Dhauti is a cleansing process of the Digestive Tract. It works to purify the oesophagus, mouth, stomach, intestines and rectum along with the throat. There are basically 11 different types of Dhauti to clean different parts of the intestine. Among these, the two most common methods are -Vamana Dhauti -
With this, one can get rid of the problem of acidity and Kapha Dosha. To perform Vamana Dhauti, mix lemon and rock salt in about 2 litres of warm water. Drink water while being in a sitting posture. After drinking, stand up and put the index finger and middle fingers of the right hand in the throat and take out the water from the stomach. It is also known as Kunjal Kriya.