Vyutkrama kapalabhati is a nasal irrigation technique, which is an important part of the yogic system of body cleansing techniques. It greatly assists removal of nasal mucus, debris, dust and other products of elimination from nasal cavities, thus helping the cure in related diseases such as colds, catarrhs, sinusitis etc. Its use is also recommended for maintaining optimum health.

The practice involves sniffing lukewarm normal saline water through the nostrils and letting it flow down into the mouth and then spitting it out.

• You can use a clean container of any shape that is available, but when using a bowl, you can keep your nose in the water, while your mouth is free and you can spit the water out without spitting all over yourself.
• When measuring the amount of salt, it is better to use more of it than less. The goal is to prevent the irritation of mucous membranes, so using a hypertonic solution works too.
• If available, use a pure sea salt or rock salt without iodine and any other chemicals added, such as anti-caking agents. If not, work with what you have.
• Use a clean unchlorinated water. If water quality is dubious, boil it before use, in order to kill any harmful microorganisms.