Shatkarma or cleansing exercise. It is the perfect start to the day! I combine the practice of Nauli with the breathing practice of Kapalabhati (see the video below).PlayClassesProgramsPlaylistsPauseArticlesResourcesConnectTeachersWorkshopsAcademyFreeclassesFREEProfilePreferencesYourclassesYourPlaylistsYourProgramsFAQAccountSettingsSignoutProfilePreferencesYourClassesYourPlaylistsYourProgramsFAQAccountSettingsSignoutInstallappAppStoreGoogleArticlesPracticeNauliKriya,myexplanationandpracticeSo...youwakeupinthemorningandmakeyourwaytothebathroominthehalflightofdawnforyourmorningablutions.ThisistheperfecttimetopractiseNauli...byAndrewWrennIcouldgiveyouatextbookdescriptionofthebenefitsandthepracticebutinsteadIwilltellyouwhatNauliistome.ShatkarmaorcleansingexerciseItistheperfectstarttotheday!IcombinethepracticeofNauliwiththebreathingpracticeof Kapalabhati (seethevideobelow).Thepracticeisbestdoneonanemptystomachor10-15minutesafteradrinkofwarmwaterandlemon.Theactionformeofthesharpexhilarationisoneofbothpsychologicalaswellasphysical. IletgoofanynegativityasIalsoexpeltheairfrommylungs.Thevacuumthiscreatesthenallowsmetomassagethedigestivesystemandinternalorgansusingmyabdominalmuscles(whicharealsotoned).Firstforwardsandbackwardsandthenrighttoleftandthenlefttoright.BellydancerTofindthemuscularisolationtryandwiggleyourhipsasabellydancerwould.Itmightalsobehelpfultowatchyourselfinamirror(ifyoudon’tgetthemovementatleastitwillgiveyouasmiletryingasyouwatchyourself!)Thefeelingformeafterwardsisoneofawakeningandreadinessforthenewday.Itistheperfectpreludetoanyyogicpracticeorbeforebreakfast.Ofalltheyogapractices,ItrynevertomissmymorningNauli!Pleaserememberitisapowerfulpractice,nottodoneifyouhave abdominalissuesorifyouaremenstruating.AndrewSharearticleAndrewWrennAndrewisaBritishWheelofYoga-trainedteacherwhofusesbreath-coordinatedmovementandclassicalposturestopromotestrength,mobilityandbalance.FollowSpiritualityMeditationMindfulnessPlayPauseConnectSupportAboutApps