Stand in pure water up to the nacel. A flowing river is a an ideal
place.
lean forward and place the hands on the knees.
Expand the anal sphincter muscles and simultaneously perform
uddiyana bandha and nauli in such a way that water is drawn up in the
bowels.
Hold the water in the bowels for some time and then expel it through
the anus.
Benefites
The colon is cleared and purified. Old stool is removed and gas
expelled. Advanced practitioners of pranayama use basti to cool down the
abdominal heat produced by their practices.
Technique 2: Sthal basti(Dry yogic enema)
Sit with both legs outstreatched in front and perform paschimottanasana.
Hold the position and perform ashwini mudra 25 times, sucking air into the bowels.
Retain the air for some time and then expel it through the anus.
Benefits
Cleans the colon and remove gas and wind.
Technique 3: Moola shodhana (anal cleansing)
Insert the soft rot of raw tumeric (haldi) Plant gently into the
anus.
Alternatively, the index or middle finger may be utilised.
Rotate the root or the finger around the inner surface of the anal
sphincter 10 times clockwise and then 10 times counter-clockwise.
Remove the root or finger and wash the anus with cold water.
