Shatkarma (six inner body cleansing techniques): a way of disease-free life
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In the yogic tradition, this cleansing is known as shatkarma or shatkriyas. Kriyas or yogic cleansing procedures are an important part of yoga as they help eliminate toxins accumulated in the system. Kriyas also help to rejuvenate the body and put it in the proper condition for the proper functioning of yogasana and pranayama. The purpose of the present qualitative study was to discuss in detail the various aspects of cleaning techniques (shatkarma) and their implication of disease-free life. The present article has discussed scientifically the various aspects of shatkarma or six cleansing techniques and their importance in human health. The purification of inner bodily chambers is very important to detoxify our body and remove waste materials. In order to bring balance to tri-dosh vata, pitta, and kapha and empower our internal systems such as blood circulation, digestion, respiratory system, and defense the role of shatkarma, one cannot be ignored. Yoga is believed to increase the neurotransmitter dopamine (natural anti-depressant) and strengthen your nervous system. A strong mind–body connection, a healthy body, and focusing inward can help towards greater happiness. Most yoga practitioners report a huge reduction in the amount of hostility they feel as well as a sense of control when anger and stress reduction. Moving tension out of the body, de-stressing, meditating, and breath control reduce stress considerably. Shatkarma removes impurities of the internal body, organs which got accumulated by regular intake of external matter through different sensory organs. To make sure of the proper flow of prana (life force), shatkarma ensures there is not any physical/mental knot present in nadis.
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