Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 --- Gayathri Narayanan <gaia3_71 wrote: > > To improve on breathing, I strongly recommend > Jal-neti ( nasal cleansing exercise using salt water > ). > For long, it appeared to me that this is a > super-yogi > thing to do. But it is not. It is safe and very easy > > to do. I have been a deep breather for quite long, > but the lightness in breathing was experienced > only after I did jal-neti. It truly makes breathing > feel so cooooooool and is my favorite > thing to do everyday. > > Check out: > http://www.divyajivan.org/yoga&health > > for instructions on jal-neti. > > gai > > > > > > > > Sign up for SBC Dial - First Month Free > http://sbc. > > New DSL Internet Access from SBC & http://sbc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2002 Report Share Posted October 5, 2002 i had try jal-neti. It was terrible feeling inside the nose at first, then after a while it was better a bit~ my breathing was better after that~ i will try a few more time and let you know how it goes~ yikai instruction http://www.divyajivan.org/yoga&health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2002 Report Share Posted October 5, 2002 I will add a few more suggestions, based on my experience. It hurts somewhat in the beginning. This is because the nasal passages are blocked. It does not hurt once the nasal passages are all cleared up, and the salt-water will flow through very easily. This, you realize, only after the nasal passages are cleared up. This takes a while to come through after quite a few cleansings. The salt-water clears up the mucus held up in the upper portions of the nostrils, near the sinuses and the nostril-mouth passage. Mucus is a good thing to keep the soft tissue inside the nostrils well lubricated and to trap the dirt that can go up the nose when you breathe in and out. But, this needs to cleansed often, so that the dry-dirty-old mucus is replaced by a fresh layer of mucus (It is very much like a periodic oil change in your car to keep things running smooth and clean ). Jal-neti helps you to achieve this, as salt-water reaches the portions inside the nose that are not accessible otherwise. The way jal-neti is done also makes sure that this water does not go up the nose ( like when you take in too much water sometimes during swimming ). Try blowing out your nose while you are doing the jal-neti. This will clear up the blockages faster and more easily. Also, rest your left elbow on the sink and place the left side of the head on your left palm ( and, similarly on the right side), so that you head does not jerk and remains in one position when you are doing the jal-neti, and you also dont strain your neck. When you have the nasal passages cleared up, you might notice that some water and mucus comes off through your mouth. There will also be some tears from your eyes, cleaning up the eyes. This is an excellent exercise to feel and realize how well the eyes, nose and mouth regions are all well connected. The first time I tried jal-neti, it took me more than 10 minutes. Yes, it hurt for me too, but I also felt the breathing to become more easy and cool. With consistent practise, with the noses getting very cleared, it hardly takes me a minute these days. Within a week or so, one notices a tremendous difference in the quality of breathing. This has been my experience, and with others, for whom I had suggested the exercise. People with cold and gum-pains can also enormously benefit from with this exercise. gayathri --- yikai79 <yikai79 wrote: > i had try jal-neti. It was terrible feeling inside > the nose > at first, then after a while it was better a bit~ > my breathing was better after that~ i will try a few > more time > and let you know how it goes~ > > yikai > > instruction http://www.divyajivan.org/yoga&health > > > > Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2002 Report Share Posted October 6, 2002 hi, after my jal-neti session~ my breathing has become easier. (i had asthma when i was young) i still feel short of breath. is there any yoga exercise to train up or strengthen my lung? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2002 Report Share Posted October 6, 2002 k> become easier. > (i had asthma when i was young) i still feel short > of breath. is > there any yoga exercise to train up or strengthen my > lung? > > I am happy to know that your breathing has improved. The cobra, bow, etc poses I had suggested for chest expansions are the same exercises that will help asthmatic patients too. I have described how different poses yield different health benefits, on my website. gayathri Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2002 Report Share Posted October 6, 2002 Theoretically, there is not any way to strengthen your lungs. They are not muscle tissue. You can however train your body to become more effecient at taking in the oxygen. Often resistance training (weights and cardio) is the best way of doing this. Corey Kundaliniyoga, "yikai79" <yikai79> wrote: > hi, > after my jal-neti session~ my breathing has become easier. > (i had asthma when i was young) i still feel short of breath. is > there any yoga exercise to train up or strengthen my lung? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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