Day 49
Timer on…
Well, I have survived 49 days…20 left to go!
I don’t think I have gotten anywhere near the losing of the 20 lbs. of flesh, but…that is okay because I am starting feel more like I am healing…at least…in some way…I don’t know what healing from, in regards to mourning…it’s not like something you can put a bandaid on…
Shatkarma…hmmm…
Well, according to Wikipedia (I know that’s not the most reliable source, but I am dead curious to know what is there, so I’m using it...):
“Shatkarma, also known as Shatkriya, refers to the Yogic practices involving purification of the body. These practices, outlined by Yogi Swatmarama in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika as kriya are: Neti, Dhauti, Nauli, Basti, Kapalabhati, and Trataka.
Neti refers to nasal wash. This is the practice of using a neti pot to cleanse the nasal passages. A basic neti wash consists of purified water and non-iodized salt, to create a gentle saline solution.
Dhauti is an important part of the Shatkarma, the yogic system of body cleansing techniques. It is intended mainly to the cleaning of the digestive tract in its full length but it affects also the respiratory tract, external ears and eyes. According to Gheranda Samhita, it is divided into four parts: Antar (internal) dhauti, Danta (teeth) dhauti, Hrid (cardiac or chest region) dhauit and Moola shodhana (rectal cleansing). [FYI, I have not been practicing this one…it seemed to extreme…]
Nauli refers to intestinal cleansing. The practioner stands with feet about hip width apart, hands on knees, and body at about a 45 degree angle. The core is rotated internally by moving the abdominal muscles alternately in a clock-wise, then counterclock-wise direction.
Basti is an important part of Shatkarma, the yogic system of body cleansing techniques. It is intended mainly to the cleaning of the lower abdomen, especially the colon. Both the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and other sources. Sthala basti (aka Sushka basti or Vata basti), cleans the colon by sucking air in the body without the help of any catheter or tube. Jala basti (aka ‘Vati basti’) cleans the colon by sucking water into the anus. It is allowed the use of a catheter tube. [Again, I have not been practicing this one…it, frankly, sounded too gross…].
Kapalabhati refers to skull polishing and a pranayama (breathing) practice intended to energize and balance the nadis, and the chakras. Specifically, it is a sharp, short outbreath, followed by a relaxation of the core that allows the boyd to inhale on its own.
Trataka (Sanskrit for “to look, or to gaze”) is the practice of staring at some external object. This fixed gazing is a method of meditation which involves concentrating on a single point such as a small object, black dot or candle flame. It is used in yoga as a way of developing concentration, strengthening the eyes, and stimulating the ajna chakra.
There is more to this last one, but…we’re out of time…
Timer on…
Well, I have survived 49 days…20 left to go!
I don’t think I have gotten anywhere near the losing of the 20 lbs. of flesh, but…that is okay because I am starting feel more like I am healing…at least…in some way…I don’t know what healing from, in regards to mourning…it’s not like something you can put a bandaid on…
Shatkarma…hmmm…
Well, according to Wikipedia (I know that’s not the most reliable source, but I am dead curious to know what is there, so I’m using it...):
“Shatkarma, also known as Shatkriya, refers to the Yogic practices involving purification of the body. These practices, outlined by Yogi Swatmarama in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika as kriya are: Neti, Dhauti, Nauli, Basti, Kapalabhati, and Trataka.
Neti refers to nasal wash. This is the practice of using a neti pot to cleanse the nasal passages. A basic neti wash consists of purified water and non-iodized salt, to create a gentle saline solution.
Dhauti is an important part of the Shatkarma, the yogic system of body cleansing techniques. It is intended mainly to the cleaning of the digestive tract in its full length but it affects also the respiratory tract, external ears and eyes. According to Gheranda Samhita, it is divided into four parts: Antar (internal) dhauti, Danta (teeth) dhauti, Hrid (cardiac or chest region) dhauit and Moola shodhana (rectal cleansing). [FYI, I have not been practicing this one…it seemed to extreme…]
Nauli refers to intestinal cleansing. The practioner stands with feet about hip width apart, hands on knees, and body at about a 45 degree angle. The core is rotated internally by moving the abdominal muscles alternately in a clock-wise, then counterclock-wise direction.
Basti is an important part of Shatkarma, the yogic system of body cleansing techniques. It is intended mainly to the cleaning of the lower abdomen, especially the colon. Both the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and other sources. Sthala basti (aka Sushka basti or Vata basti), cleans the colon by sucking air in the body without the help of any catheter or tube. Jala basti (aka ‘Vati basti’) cleans the colon by sucking water into the anus. It is allowed the use of a catheter tube. [Again, I have not been practicing this one…it, frankly, sounded too gross…].
Kapalabhati refers to skull polishing and a pranayama (breathing) practice intended to energize and balance the nadis, and the chakras. Specifically, it is a sharp, short outbreath, followed by a relaxation of the core that allows the boyd to inhale on its own.
Trataka (Sanskrit for “to look, or to gaze”) is the practice of staring at some external object. This fixed gazing is a method of meditation which involves concentrating on a single point such as a small object, black dot or candle flame. It is used in yoga as a way of developing concentration, strengthening the eyes, and stimulating the ajna chakra.
There is more to this last one, but…we’re out of time…
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