{"id":31051,"date":"2026-10-23T10:10:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kriyasya.com\/pulse\/shatkarma-six-classical-hatha-yoga-cleansing-kriyas-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T10:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:10:37","slug":"shatkarma-six-classical-hatha-yoga-cleansing-kriyas-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kriyasya.com\/pulse\/shatkarma-six-classical-hatha-yoga-cleansing-kriyas-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Shatkarma in Hatha Yoga: The Six Classical Internal Cleansing Kriyas Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"kr-lead-p\">In authentic classical Hatha Yoga, advanced pranayama and intense meditation cannot be practiced safely in an encumbered body riddled with excess phlegm, bile, and intestinal waste. Before embarking upon breath retention, the foundational scripture <em>Hatha Yoga Pradipika<\/em> mandates the practice of the <strong>Shatkarmas (The Six Internal Cleansing Kriyas)<\/strong>. Designed to harmonize the three doshas and cleanse the respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems, the six purification rituals are: <strong>Dhauti (internal digestive cleansing)<\/strong>, <strong>Basti (colonic water wash)<\/strong>, <strong>Neti (nasal and sinus irrigation)<\/strong>, <strong>Trataka (candle-gaze ocular focus)<\/strong>, <strong>Nauli (abdominal visceral churning)<\/strong>, and <strong>Kapalabhati (respiratory sinus purification)<\/strong>. The <strong>Kriyasya Shatkarma Studio<\/strong> details each cleansing action with authentic shastric protocols and modern safety guidance.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"kr-world-bridge kr-world-bridge--yoga\" data-kriyasya-world=\"yoga\" style=\"margin:40px 0;padding:30px 34px !important;background:radial-gradient(circle at 90% 15%, rgba(0,121,107,0.12), transparent 30%), radial-gradient(circle at 10% 88%, rgba(230,81,0,0.10), transparent 30%), linear-gradient(135deg, #f4fbf9 0%, #ffffff 55%, #e8f7f5 100%) !important;border:1px solid rgba(0,121,107,0.22) !important;border-radius:20px !important;box-shadow:0 10px 32px rgba(0,121,107,0.06) !important;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\">\n<div class=\"kr-world-bridge__copy\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\">\n<p class=\"kr-eyebrow\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:5px 14px;background:rgba(0,121,107,0.12);color:#00796b;border-radius:999px;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin:0 0 12px 0;\">Shatkarma Studio<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"kr-world-bridge__title\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0e2825 !important;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.55rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;\">Explore the 6 Classical Shatkarma Internal Purification Kriyas<\/h3>\n<p class=\"kr-world-bridge__description\" style=\"margin:0;color:#35534f !important;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.65;\">Learn traditional preparation, contraindications, and execution steps on Kriyasya Yoga.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <a class=\"kr-button kr-button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/kriyasya.com\/yoga\/tools\/shatkarma.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:13px 30px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#00897b 0%,#00695c 100%) !important;color:#ffffff !important;font-size:0.96rem;font-weight:600;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,121,107,0.25);transition:all 0.2s ease;\"><br \/>\n    <span>Open Shatkarma Studio<\/span><span style=\"font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1;\">&rarr;<\/span><br \/>\n  <\/a><br \/>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>The 6 Classical Purification Actions (Shatkarma)<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Neti (Nasal Cleansing):<\/strong> Jala Neti (lukewarm saline water passed through nostrils using a neti pot) and Sutra Neti (cleansing with a lubricated rubber\/cotton thread). Eliminates allergic sinus debris, pollens, and chronic rhinitis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dhauti (Digestive Cleansing):<\/strong> Vamana Dhauti (Kunjal Kriya &#8211; drinking warm saline water and voluntarily regurgitating) and Vastra Dhauti (swallowing a thin cotton strip). Cleanses excess Pitta, mucus, and hyperacidity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nauli (Abdominal Visceral Churning):<\/strong> Isolating and rolling the rectus abdominis muscles in rapid waves (Dakshina, Vama, and Madhyama Nauli). Tones inner visceral organs, stimulates digestive enzymes, and cures constipation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Basti (Yogic Colonic Purification):<\/strong> Drawing water into the colon via pelvic contractions to cleanse accumulated fecal toxemia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kapalabhati (Frontal Brain Purification):<\/strong> Rapid rhythmic abdominal expulsions clearing carbon dioxide from the lower lobes of the lungs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trataka (Steady Gaze Focus):<\/strong> Unblinking gaze at a ghee lamp flame until tears emerge, followed by inner visualization. Cleanses tear ducts, relieves eye strain, and activates the Ajna Chakra.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"kr-cta-card\" style=\"margin:44px 0;padding:36px 32px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fdfbf8 0%,#e8f7f5 100%);border:1px solid rgba(0,121,107,0.22);border-radius:20px;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(0,121,107,0.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;color:#0e2825;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:700;\">Study the Classical Shatkarmas on Kriyasya<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 24px 0;color:#35534f;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.65;max-width:620px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\">Discover detailed preparatory stages, shastric texts, and safety contraindications.<\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/kriyasya.com\/yoga\/tools\/shatkarma.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:13px 34px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#00897b 0%,#00695c 100%);color:#ffffff;font-size:0.98rem;font-weight:600;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,121,107,0.25);transition:all 0.2s ease;\"><br \/>\n    <span>Launch Shatkarma Studio<\/span><span style=\"font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1;\">&rarr;<\/span><br \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the six classical Shatkarma purification kriyas: Neti, Dhauti, Nauli, Basti, Kapalabhati, and Trataka. 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