Talk:Jala neti

I think that this does belong tied in with nasal irregation, but only as a link.Lilith1979 02:34, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
 * agreed - nasal irrigation refers generally to part of the practice, to use as accepted in the western world. jala neti obviously is a traditional yogic practice with specific steps, and a long history. they are certainly related, but not the same.--Boscobiscotti 19:15, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

I agree with Lilith. Though very similar, Jala neti is not just a nasal irrigation technique. It is also has other purposes within the context of yoga which are not generally of interest to someone who is only interested in helping with sinus issues.--Turtlehawk 04:16, 17 March 2007 (UTC)


 * Such as what? — Omegatron 17:27, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

(Jala) neti can easily be done at a bathroom sink without a special pot using just your hands and plain fresh water. Fresh water works pretty well compared to salt water.


 * You mean "fresh water" as opposed to chlorinated tap water? Still going to be uncomfortable.  — Omegatron 17:50, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

be gentle- if it became uncomfortable that's where i would stop

If you experience burning or stinging I believe this means you have taken the water too far up your nasal passages.

I learned how to wash my nose as a result of reading a chapter titled "Say Goodbye To Colds" in a Yoga book. The chapter was about nose water cleaning; the Indian word was "neti". I eventually (over a process of years) learned how to do it with nothing any more special than a bathroom sink. If I remember correctly the author's last name was van Lysebeth. This was back in the late 1970's.


 * Do not merge the articles! Kkrystian 14:34, 8 October 2007 (UTC)