Benefits: Under this technique blood circulation is purified by eliminating anything extra inside the body as bad cholesterol, unwanted fat, impure indigested food elements, poisioneous residues of undigested food etc. It helps in restrengthening of the muscles of the body by allowing body to grasp all nutritional values out of food. It develops healthy digestion. It smoothens the functionalities of vital organs like Liver, Kidneys, pancreas etc. through which any small or prolonged disease like High/Low Blood Pressure, Urinal issues, allergies, skin diseases (e.g. acne, neurodermatitis or psoriasis) can be settled down easily. It is helpful for body fatigue, tiredness and has a balancing effect upon the mind. If this teqchnique is used on regular intervals , it rejuvenates and revitalises the body.

This technique is practiced in the morning on an empty stomach and, for the first three times, should definitely be practiced under the guidance of a perfect teacher from “AkaalYog”. Skip your regular exercises this day This morning , the practitioner do not drink coffee and/or tea, or smoke, or eat anything. A cool, calm and patient mind is needed to start with this process. No hurry or any idea of loosing of weight, fat or release of any disease is needed , while performing this process. Gently warm six to seven litres of water to 34-40°C. Add 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt per litre of water. If the sea salt is not available, rock salt or other diet salt can be used but not table salt.The temperature of the water should be kept constant throughout the whole practice. Quickly drink the entire quantity of water glass by glass. After each glass of water, practice five stretching and twisting exercises, such as Trikonasana, Triyak Bhujangasana, Sideways Bending of the Body, Meru Prishthasana and Tadasana. After the fifth glass, go to the toilet and perform Ashvini Mudra (rapid contraction and release of the anal muscles). This Mudra stimulates peristalsis of the intestines. Continue to drink the warm, salty water, glass by glass and practice the five Asanas and Ashvini Mudra till no more solid stools are passed. The whole process is only complete when one eliminates completely clean water from the bowel. The colour of the water may be yellowish, but it should contain no solid components. Relax for about 1 hour following the Shanka Prakshalana practice. Cover your body well, but do not fall asleep.

After 40 minute to 1 hour of finishing the Shankh Prakshalana technique, Pratitionor should eat 'Khichri'. This can be prepared prior to relaxation.

Place 2 cups of Basmati Rice, 3/4 cup of hulled Mung Beans (Dal), 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds and salt in a pot, covered with three times the amount of water.

Allow to simmer until it is tender. Mix in 2-3 big spoon of butter or clarified butter per serve. This food has the effect of providing a protective film on the intestinal tract and for this reason, as much as possible should be eaten. Do not drink for 2 hours after eating this meal.

In the weeks that follow, eat only easily digestible food, as the intestines are very sensitive after this practice. For 7 days avoid milk, cheese, raw fruit and vegetables, black tea and coffee. For 20 days avoid gas-forming foods such as beans, cauliflower, cabbage, garlic, onions, hot spices and carbonated drinks. For at least 40 days avoid meat, fish, eggs and alcohol - however, for our health it is best to do without these completely. In order that peristalsis of the intestines is stimulated, it is advisable to practice Agnisara Kriya or Nauli each day following the Shanka Prakshalana technique. It is perfectly normal that no bowel movement takes place for two or three days following the practice. On the early morning of the next five days, one may choose to drink warm, unsalted water (four to five glasses), and after each glass perform the same exercises as with Shanka Prakshalana. Shanka Prakshalana should be practiced 4 times a year, at the change of the seasons. At these times, our internal Biorhythm changes. Alternatively the technique can be practiced at least twice a year, mid-October till the beginning of November, and mid-March till the beginning of April.

Shanka Prakshalana should not be practiced by persons under 15 years of age, during menstruation or pregnancy. It is to be avoided by persons with very low blood pressure, gastritis, ulcers, weak kidneys, large gallstones, kidney stones, chronic diabetes, hernia, or those with mental illness.