#Danda Dhauti #Bile Problem#Shatkarma #GherandaSamhita
Danda Dhauti done by disciples under the guidance of Dr. Savita Patil and Dr. Bijender Gusain.
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Danda dhauti is a yogic purification technique designed to remove excess bile from the stomach and excess mucus. Traditionally, danda dhauti was performed by threading a lotus or banana stem down the throat. While that method is still used, the modern way of practicing danda dhauti is to use a catheter or Dand.
After the yogi drinks warm saltwater, the Dand is guided through the esophagus into the stomach and then removed. Danda dhauti should only be practiced with the help of an expert.
In addition to removing bile and mucus, danda dhauti is believed to reduce acidity and other digestive issues and to improve bad breath.
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#Technique
When the head is raised to a particular position, the esophagus straightens.
As may be seen in circus performances, some people can insert a sword inside the throat.
Similarly a hatha yogi inserts the stem and keep holding
While retaining the breath inside, the rod is inserted as deeply as possible and slowly rotated.
This may induce the desire to vomit, but do not do so.
Instead the stem is removed and the mucus and other waste matter are spat out.
In order to do this Practice, breath retention must first be perfected.
As long as one is breathing in and out, this Practice cannot be done because the throat and windpipe will be moving.
The rod is inserted only while retaining the breath.
Always perform this technique with empty stomach.
Sit in Utkatasana and drink a glass of water, so that the esophagus is wet.
Then you take a banana stem or lotus stem which you have previously properly cleaned. Bend your head backwards and slowly insert the stem into your throat.
Start with only inserting it one centimeter down the throat.
On the next day, you insert it two centimeters, then four and further and further until it one day reaches your stomach.
Slowly bring it back out.
If you use a catheter or lotus stem, these also work as siphon and bring the water and any bile out of your stomach.
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#Advice of Caution
This Kriya should be learned and exercised only under guidance of an experienced yoga teacher.
Please do not practice this Kriya if you are not experienced or do not have an expert next to you because you can seriously injure your esophagus when you do it wrong or under tension.
It is not generally advised as regular practice.
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#Benefits of Danda Dhauti
The inner walls of the food pipe are covered with kapha, pitta and mucus. When this matter accumulates, it can enter Larynx and affect the respiratory system, reducing the breathing capacity and producing a wheezing sound while inhaling.
With the danda dhauti, kapha, pitta and mucus are expelled with rechaka kriya, exhalation.
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#Precautions
It is not suitable for everyone and should not be practiced by anyone without expert personal guidance.
Yogis who suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure, ulcers or hernias should not practice danda dhauti.