Using Nasya Oil

Question

What's the best way to integrate using Nasya oil into these pranayama practices? When's the best time to use the oil? Any other thoughts on this oil? Or other supplements to enhance this practice?&#010;&#010;This is what I'm using: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/nasya-oil-7/&#010;&#010;Thanks!

Lila Lolling · Accepted Answer

Hi Erik. Great question! According to Ayurveda (in our Saraswati lineage) we do our morning sadhana (spiritual routine) in this order:1. Nauli - pumping of abdomen2. Jala Neti - neti pot3. Nasya Oil - applied with pinky finger or by inhalation/sniffing (doesn't always work if practitioner has deviated septum, so that person can use pinky fingers)4. Surya Namaskar - minimum 6 rounds (12 repetitions)5. Pranayama - kapalabhati + anuloma viloma6. MeditationIf not following the entire routine, nasya oil should be applied always following jala neti to reduce drying out of the nasal passages.Ayurveda recommends administering nasya on an empty stomach or one hour before or after a shower or exercise. It is generally applied prior to asana + pranayama to help open the nasal passages and nadis.Here is a reference I have used before to work with nature's elements in creating a daily routine (called dinacharya in Ayurveda).

Lila Lolling · Answer

Yay! Thank you for the info!

deannasinbalancenutrition · Answer

I like ShaktiVeda nasya.  Mary Jo will also respond to email questions as to which oil would best suit you.  She is also available for consult, xo

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