Neti Pots

Your passage to liberated breathing

You may be asking yourself, why would I need a Neti pot for yoga meditation? Neti pots are like small teapots with long, narrow spouts. They are often used to cleanse one’s nasal passages of pollen, allergens, dust and other irritants, as well as to moisturize your nose and help you breathe freely. In meditation, since breathing is the most essential part, it makes sense to clean your nasal passages well so that you can inhale and exhale without difficulties and achieve successful meditation.

Now that you ready what a Neti pot is for you might be asking yourself how to use one? The process is simple. First, fill the pot with warm saline solution (slightly salted water). Insert the spout into one nostril and tilt your head towards the sink. Make sure the spout is inserted deep enough so that your nostril is sealed around the spout of the pot. Then open your mouth and let some of the solution flow through that nostril and out through the other side of your nose as well. Lastly, keep your head tilted when removing the Neti pot spout, because there’s still might be liquid in your nose that needs to come out. Blowing your nose a few times can clear out any remaining saline solution. After using the Neti pot, make sure to clean the pot thoroughly to prevent any bacteria from growing in it.

Neti pots come in various sizes and are made out of different materials. The most common material is ceramic, however because this material can easily chip or brake, you can also find Neti pots made from plastic, copper and stainless steel. Many people practice Neti as part of their regular daily routines, as they find it’s a very useful to soothe their nasal passages for more effective breathing.

Neti pot costs around $20 online.