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If there is no expulsion of water it means the tips of the fingers are not far enough down the throat or that the tongue is not being pressed.
The more the practitioner relaxes into the practice, the easier it will be.
During the expulsion of water the fingers may be removed from the mouth although this is not necessary.
When the flow of water ceases, again place the fingers in the mouth and repeat the process.
Continue in this way until the stomach is empty. Practice note: Plain water may be used on the advice of a yoga teacher. Salt water, however, dissolves mucus and also inhibits the secretion of acid in the stomach, making it generally preferable, and a must for those suffering from excess mucus and hyperacidity.
Some people are unable to bring up the water at first. The water in the stomach will then simply pass through the system in the normal way.
The expelled water might be discoloured, especially on the first few attempts. This can be caused by fermented food particles, bile or mucus from the stomach.
When the stomach is completely clean the water will become clear.
Technique 2: Vyaghra Kriya (tiger practice)
While there is undigested or partially digested food in the stomach, drink at least 6 glasses of the prepared, warm, salted water.
Fill the stomach with water until it will hold no more. Expel the water in the same way as for kunjal kriya. All the food in the stomach will be removed.
Benefits: This practice prevents burdening the intestines when either excessive amounts of food or rotten food has been eaten.
Although the modern remedy is to take indigestion tablets the most natural and least harmful way is to vomit. Practice note: Vyaghra kriya is performed in the same way as kunjal kriya; however, it is done on a full or loaded stomach.
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