An Introduction to Shankhaprakshalana (Gut Cleansing)

Shankhaprakshalana is a traditional yogic cleansing practice that involves drinking saline water and performing a sequence of movements to facilitate intestinal cleansing. It is an intensive practice and is not suitable for everyone. Any workshop must put participant screening, qualified supervision, clear preparation instructions and aftercare at the centre of the experience.

The session should explain the traditional context of the practice, what participation involves and the circumstances in which a person should not take part. The information provided should be educational and should not present the practice as a substitute for medical assessment or treatment.

What the workshop covers

• An introduction to the traditional practice and its sequence.
• Preparation and aftercare requirements.
• Suitability screening, contraindications and potential risks.
• The importance of qualified supervision and following individual safety guidance.

Suitability and safety

Participation should require screening by a suitably qualified instructor.