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महर्षि पतंजलि योग एवं प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा परिषद (संचलित: 2007)

Shatkarma / षट्कर्म

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Maharshi Patanjali Yog Evm Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad (operational since 2007)

English

Shatkarma (HYP) — six cleansing practices: Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Trataka, Nauli, Kapalabhati. YCB practicum often includes Neti, Kapalabhati, basic Dhauti under supervision.

हिंदी

षट्कर्म (HYP) — छः शुद्धि क्रियाएँ: धौति, बस्ति, नेति, त्राटक, नौली, कपालभाति। YCB में नेति, कपालभाति, धौति (पर्यवेक्षण में)।

⚠️ Shatkarma only with qualified teacher. Not self-taught from internet videos alone.

Vidhi / Method — विधि

Yoga shatkarma neti kapalabhati

Common YCB practices

Jala Neti: EN — Saline water through nostril; dry properly after. HI — नमक पानी नेति; बाद में सुखाएँ।

Kapalabhati: EN — Active exhalation; passive inhalation. HI — सक्रिय रेचक।

Trataka: EN — Steady gaze at candle/flame; eye care. HI — दीप/बिंदु पर स्थिर दृष्टि।

Labh / Benefits — लाभ

English

  • Nasal hygiene — Neti traditional practice (not medical treatment).
  • Respiratory preparation — Kapalabhati.
  • Concentration — Trataka.

हिंदी

  • नाक शuddhi — नेति।
  • श्वास तैyारी — कपालभाति।
  • एकाग्रता — त्राटक।
Disclaimer: Yoga is not medical treatment. | योग चिकित्सा का विकल्प नहीं।

Savdhani / Contraindications — सावधानी

ConditionEnglishहिंदी
Acute sinus infectionNo Neti until healedनेति नहीं
EpilepsyAvoid Trataka/Kapalabhati without expertविशेषज्ञ से
Hernia/pregnancyNo Kapalabhatiकपाल नहीं

YCB Exam Quick Points

HYPSix karmas listed
YCBNeti, Kapalabhati in practicum

References

  1. Hatha Yoga Pradipika
  2. Satyananda APMB
  3. YCB YPI Syllabus

Last updated: May 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier A9