SHODHAN KRIYA [1]

🌿 LAGHU SHANKHAPRAKSHALANA
Special Kriya Session

Exclusively for Yognikshala Students

A traditional Hatha Yoga cleansing kriya using lukewarm salted water and five simple asanas, guided step-by-step in a live session.

🧘 Guided by: NIKITA MAAM
📅 Sunday, 4 October 2026
⏰ 6:00 – 7:45 AM IST
💻 Live on Zoom — Link available on the portal

✨ WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

✓ Traditional Laghu Shankhaprakshalana practice
✓ Five simple asanas performed under guidance
✓ Lukewarm salted water practice
✓ Step-by-step guidance throughout the session
✓ Preparation and post-practice guidance

🌿 TRADITIONAL PURPOSE & POSSIBLE BENEFITS

• Supports digestive tract cleansing
• May help relieve constipation, gas and acidity
• Supports digestion and appetite
• Can leave the body feeling lighter and refreshed
• May promote a sense of freshness and clarity

🥗 PREPARATION

Begin preparing 3 days before the session.

Keep your meals light and simple:

✓ Freshly cooked, home-made food
✓ Dal, rice, khichdi, seasonal vegetables, fruits and soups
✓ Avoid fried, oily, spicy and heavy food
✓ Avoid non-veg, junk food, bakery items and packaged snacks
✓ Reduce tea and coffee
✓ Drink enough water through the day
✓ Have dinner early, ideally before 8 PM

🌙 SATURDAY NIGHT — 3 OCTOBER

Keep dinner extra light — khichdi, soup or fruits — and sleep on time.

📝 KEEP READY

• Approximately 2 litres of lukewarm water + 2 teaspoons of salt
The water should taste mildly salty.

• A glass for drinking
• Yoga mat placed close to a washroom
• Comfortable, loose clothing and a towel
• Khichdi (rice + moong dal) with plenty of ghee, prepared in advance for after the session

☀️ SESSION MORNING

• Do not eat or drink anything before the session
• Join 5 minutes early

⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Please do NOT participate if you have:

• Pregnancy or menstruation
• High blood pressure or heart disease
• Kidney problems
• Stomach ulcers, hernia or colitis
• Any abdominal surgery in the recent past

If you take regular medication, please consult your doctor before joining.

🍲 AFTER THE SESSION

• Rest for 30–45 minutes
• Avoid cold water, tea and coffee
• Have khichdi with ghee as your first meal
• Avoid dairy (except ghee), spicy and fried food, and non-veg for the rest of the day

🙏 Please follow all preparation, safety and post-practice instructions carefully.

🌿 SPECIAL SESSION FOR YOGNIKSHALA STUDENTS [ MARK YOUR ATTENDANCE TO JOIN ]

Limited session • Live on Zoom