Laghu Shankha Prakshalana - Final Bnys

LAGHU SHANKHA PRAKSHALANA  The Sanskrit word laghu means short condensed or concise  The word shankha is intended to represent and represent the intestine there fore with its cavernous and coiled shape Shankhaprakshalana Shankhaprakshalana is a part of the six groups of Shatkarma, ancient yogic techniques for purifying the body.  Therefore Laghu shankha prakshalana means to completely wash the intestines. It is mainly intended to ensure and encourage the normal functioning of the intestines. ,

ADVANTAGES OVER LAXATIVES

Laghu shankha prakshalana is not intended to act in the same way as laxatives. Laxatives act by artificially stimulating the nerves of the intestines inducing peristalsis promoting rapid evacuation of the stools leading to the

weakening of nerve impulses. While Laghu shankha prakshalana in which the salt water used     

Prevents dehydration by absorption of water in the intestines Protects the body from infection due to the residual stools Production of certain vitamins of B complex Acts as a lubricant and loosens up the stools Induces peristalsis due to its movement by stimulating the nerves

EQUIPMENTS  

Lukewarm salt water 200ml glass

IMPORTANCE OF SALT IN WATER

If Laghu shankha prakshalana is practiced without salt,all water is absorbed in the early part of the intestines without reaching the bowels. While , the salt water produces a high osmotic pressure much higher than pure water , preventing absorption and allowing the salt water to flush through the system TIME AND SEQUENCE

It is practiced in empty stomach preferably preferably early in the morning FREQUENCY

If one suffers from constipation constipation , it can be be practiced every day, otherwise it can be practiced once or twice in a week. PROCEDURE

 Drink

a glass or two of lukewarm saline

water  Perform the following exercises TADASANA

 Stand

with the feet together or about 10 cms apart, and arm by the sides.  Steady the body and distribute the weight on both feet.  Raise the arm over the head, interlock the fingers and turn the palms upward.  Place the hand on top of the head.  Inhale and stretch the arms and shoulders and chest upward  Raise the heel coming up on to the toes.  Stretch the whole body from toes to the fingers ,without moving the balancing or moving the feet.  Hold the breath in this position for a few seconds.

 Exhale,

lower the heels and bring the hands to the top of the head.  Repeat the same for eight to ten rounds.  SWING TADASANA

Stand with feet two feet apart.  Fix a gaze gaze on a point point directly directly in front.  Interlock the fingers and turn the palms upward.  Inhale and raise the arms over the head.  While exhaling bend to the right side from the waist.  Do not bend forward or backward or twist the trunk.  Hold this position for few seconds while retaining the breath outside.  Repeat on the left side.  Practice 8-10 times on both sides. 

WAIST TWISTING POSTURE 

 Stand

with the feet above half a meter apart and arms by the side.  Inhale deeply while raising the arm to the shoulder level. Exhale and twist the body to the left.  Bring the right hand to the left shoulder and wrap the left arm around the back. look over the left shoulder as far as possible.

 Keep

the back of the neck straight.  Accentuate the twist and try to gently stretch the abdomen.  Inhale and return to the starting position.  Perform the rotation smoothly without  jerking or stiffness.  Repeat the same for 8 to 10 times on each side  BHUJANGASANA TWISTING 

Lie down on your abdomen either with legs half meter apart or close together .   The toes rest on the ground, place the palm by the side of the chest .  Assume the final position of bhujangasana.   The head should be facing forward instead of bending backward.   Twist the head and upper portion of the trunk and look over the right shoulder to look at the heels.  In the final position the arm arm remains straight or slightly bent as the shoulders and the trunk are twisted.   Try to feel the diagonal stretch of the abdomen, relax the back and keep the navel as close to the floor as possible  Return to the starting position and repeat the procedure for 8-10 times on each side 

CROW TWISTING 

 Sit

in the squatting position with feet apart and hands on the knees .  Inhale deeply , exhale completely and bring the right knee near to the left foot  Keep the left hand as a lever , push the left knee towards the right, simultaneously twisting to the left .  Try to squeeze the lower abdomen with the combined pressure of both the thighs.  Look over the left shoulder and repeat the procedure for 8-10 times on each side NOTE : •

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If you are not able to defecate after the first round of exercise, again drink a glass or two of  lukewarm saline water and repeat the same. If you are not able to defecate till 5 rounds then stop practice and relax in DRT(deep relaxation technique)for half an hour  The water will go out of the body through the excretory system after some time .

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 This has to be done early morning on an empty stomach. Eat kichadi (rice and dhal boiled together without salt)more than half an hour after the practice and you can also add pure ghee about 4 – 6 tsp full for breakfast. Lunch can be normal diet but masticate properly . Avoid spicy food for the day.

LIMITATIONS

People who suffer from o Ulcers o High blood pressure o Anxiety o depression has to practice under expert guidance PRECAUTIONS

- After completing the practice consume food after half an hour . - Bowel movements should not be emphasized forcefully, as it may cause haemorrhoids BENEFITS

Peoples suffering from o Constipation o Flatulence o Acidity o Indigestion o Loss of appetite o Intestinal infestations o Allergy o Headache o Menstrual and reproductive difficulties o Asthma o UTI o Urinary calculi o Diabetes o Acne o Immuno compromised patients o Obesity Malnutrition o o Metabolic disorders o Insomnia o Drug addiction o Hallutosis o Pigmentation o Hyper hydrosis are benifited by the practice SPRITUAL BENEFITS

It Improves - Awareness - Concentration - Memory thus guiding to the higher yogic practices.