Therapeutic health benefits of Kunjal Kriya

Many types of Kriyas are done to keep the body healthy. Today we are going to tell you about one such Kriya which proves to be very beneficial especially for the stomach. Today we are going to inform you about Kunjal Kriya, Its Benefits, Steps and Side Effects. Kunjal Kriya is the perfect medicine for many diseases. The Kunjal Kriya is the part of Shatkarma.

Kunjal Kriya strengthens our digestive system. If the person regularly performs Kunjal Kriya, then the person becomes young for a long time as well as the body remains fit and energetic. In Bhakti Sagar, Munis and sages have given six types of Kriyas for purification of the external and internal body, which are called Shatkarma. It has Dhaunti, Vasti, Neti, Kunjal, Nauli, and Trataka. Let us know the steps and benefits of Kunjal Kriya.

Best Time & How To Do Kunjal Kriya/ Vaman Dhauti– Kunjal Kriya Steps

• The best time to perform kunjal kriya is in the morning and in empty stomach.
• First of all, keep a jug of little warm clean water with you.
• Wash the hands and take care that the nails are cut.
• Sit in Kagasana and place your hands on your knees.
• Sit in this position and drink 4-5 glasses of warm water continuously according to your capacity. You can also drink water with a Jug.
• Now stand up and join your both legs together and lean forward. Place the left hand on the stomach. Insert the index finger and middle fingers of the right hand into the throat and rub the upper or deep part of your tongue.
• By doing this water will start coming out. As soon as the water starts coming out keep the fingers out of the mouth.
• If the water stops coming out, repeat the same action. If the water does not come out even after moving the fingers, it means that all the water has been removed.

Health Benefits of Kunjal Kriya/ Vaman Dhauti :

There are several benefits of Kunjal Kriya. The primary benefits of Kunjal Kriya are given below.

• Regular practice of this Kriya gives great benefits to the three organs of the body i.e liver, heart, and intestines. By doing this Kriya, the body and mind feel very good and stressless. There is always spontaneity in a person by practicing Kunjal Kriya.
• By doing this Kriya, all diseases related to Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are cured. Abdominal diseases like indigestion, gas disorder, Acidity, and constipation are eliminated and the stomach remains clean and digestive power increases.
• Kunjal Kriya also gives benefits in skin-related problems, Weight Loss, Acidity, Bad mouth smell, etc.
• It cures diseases like cold, cough, asthma, phlegm, etc.
• This is also beneficial in psychosomatic disorders.

Limitation & Precaution of Kunjal Kriya/Vaman Dhauti:

• Keep in mind that in Kunjal Kriya, the water should not be too hot nor too cold and do not add salt to the water.
• Keep the body posture correct while doing it. To do this, stand in forwarding bending direction. It removes water easily from inside.
• Take a bath 2 hours after performing Kunjal Kriya. Doing Kunjal Kriya before sunrise is more beneficial.
• Do not practice it daily, practice it once in a week. If you have an acidity problem then you can practice it 3 days a week.
• Do not practice it during mensuration.
• Do not practice it during pregnancy or immediate after delivery.
• Heart, High Blood Pressure, Asthma patient practice it under an experienced yoga teacher. Hernia patients avoid this.
• Eat after 1 hour of practicing this Kriya.
• Initially, it should be practiced under the guidance of a yoga expert.

Scientific Aspects of Kunjal Kriya/vaman Dhauti:

Acharya Vagabhatta in Sutrasthan 14/11 suggests that the main aim of treatment of Sthaulya is to balance the aggravated kapha,Vata to reduce the increased Medo Dhatu.This can better achieved through Kunjalkriya or Vamandhauti karma.In human body majority of disease are caused by Ama dusti.The process Vamandhauti karma mainly acts on Amashaya and Annavaha Srotasa.Vamandhauti neutralizes the acid balance in stomach thus helpful in counteracting Tivra Jatharagni. This help in reducing the excessive hunger and thirst intern the obesity. Luke warm water pacifies Vata, salt help in liquification of Achadita and Avalipta Dhatugata Ama. Dhatugata Ama is expelled and as a result Dhatavagnimandya homeostasis rectified,resulting in proper metabolism process. On account of proper logical and rational application of Vamandhauti,Saman Vayu in Amashaya regains in normal physiological power causing adequate Annavivechana (assimilation) and Murchan (excretion) . Hence the proper formation and expultion of Mala occurs with the help of other Vayus. This ultimately causes agenesis of all Dhatus restricting generation of Medo Dhatu.

The Vaman Dhauti karma technique gives the best possible wash to the digestive system from the stomach to the mouth. As such it helps remove all diseases of this region which are the result of a build-up of toxins or general impurities. It also helps to eradicate bad breath, the accumulation of phlegm in the throat and sore throats. Kunjal cannot change your food habits and certainly cannot remove mental and emotional tension. However, it can help to keep the stomach in good order by washing it clean of impurities. The salt water also reduces the secretion of acid from the glands in the stomach. These in general are rendered more efficient thus allowing better digestion of food. All these are important factors in preventing indigestion, obtaining the best possible assimilation of nutrients into the body as well as eliminating other digestive ailments, and through this way it can reduce obesity and related disorders.