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Technique Stage 1: washing the nostrils
Fill the neti pot with the prepared salt water. In the standing position, stand squarely, with legs apart so that the body weight is evenly distributed between the feet. Lean forward and tilt the head to one side. Breathe through the mouth. Gently insert the nozzle into the uppermost nostril. There should be no force involved. The nozzle should press firmly against the side of the nostril so that no water leakage occurs. Tilt the neti pot in such a way that water runs into the nostril and not down the face. Keep the mouth open. Raising the elbow of the hand which holds the neti pot helps to adjust the body position so that the water flows out through the lower nostril. When half the water has passed through the nostrils, remove the nozzle from the nostril, centre the head and let the water run out of the nose. Remove any mucus from the nose by blowing gently. Tilt the head to the opposite side and repeat the process, placing the nozzle of the lota in the upper nostril. After completing this process, the nostrils must be
thoroughly dried. Stage 2: drying the nostrils 1. Stand erect.
Close the right nostril with the right thumb and breathe in
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