What is Nauli Kriya?
In Nauli Kriya, the muscles of the central part of the abdomen are operated like a churn. This action is definitely a bit difficult, but with constant practice you can do it well, while doing Nauli Kriya, your eyes should be towards the stomach. Nauli Kriya is beneficial in stomach related diseases and intestinal problems. There are many benefits of doing Nauli Kriya. It strengthens the digestive system, removes the problem of indigestion and increases appetite.
Nauli Kriya is the fourth action of purification of Shatakarmas. In this action that increases gastric fire, the abdominal muscles are massaged and the activity of the abdomen increases.
Kundalini awakening occurs due to excessive practice of Nauli Kriya, hence Nauli Kriya is also called Shaktichalini. On full practice of Nauli Kriya, a powerful yogic force spreads in the body, through which Basti Kriya and Shankh Prakshalan are proved. And the body starts glowing clean and radiant without disorder.
In the beginning, doing Nauli Kriya may seem a bit difficult, so you can practice Agnisara Kriya instead of Nauli Kriya, but if the seeker wants spiritual experience then he must learn Nauli Kriya. So let's know the method of doing Nauli Kriya.
How to do Nauli Kriya?
- To perform this action, sitting in the position of Padmasana, keeping both the knees pressed with both hands, keep the body straight.
- After this, take the breath out and pull it inwards keeping the abdominal muscles loose.
- Now, keeping the muscles loose, move the stomach to the right and left. Due to this, any kind of dirt does not remain in the stomach and Apanavayu comes under control.
Types of Nauli Kriya
- Uddiyana Bandha – Pulling the navel in by forcefully expelling the air from the mouth is called Uddiyana Bandha.
- Vamannauli - When Uddiyana Bandha is fully engaged, release the muscles in the middle of the abdomen. These abdominal muscles will look like a long tube. Move them to the left.
- Dakshin Nauli - After that take it to the right.
- Madhyama Nauli - Keep it in the middle and churn the muscles by moving rapidly from right to left and from left to right. Do this as long as you can do it easily.
Benefits of Nauli Kriya
- Nauli strengthens the abdominal muscles
- Massages the intestines and lower abdominal organs.
- it regulates blood pressure
- Possesses protective dietary effect against diabetes.
- This acid is helpful in curing colic and skin diseases (acne).
- Nauli is one of the best exercises for our health with a positive effect on the entire digestive system and removing blockages.
- Many diseases have their origin in our digestive system: headaches, skin diseases, sometimes even cancer.