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Benefits of Vastra Dhauti The stomach in the body is the input receptor of all food & beverages, further which on processed finally converts in the form of energy & maintains our health. If the path through food reaches the stomach (esophagus) is not clean, somehow food is affected & so on our health. There are following health benefits of Vastra dhauti. Vastra dhauti cleans the mucus & other sticky substances from the esophagus. Now food wouldn’t be accumulated throughout the way to stomach & hence it relieves asthma, phlegm & cough related problem. Different yogic breathing (Pranayama) requires breathing from the throat region & hence, the throat can be cleaned using vastra dhauti before commencing these pranayamas. Functioning of the stomach can affect many skin disorders as whole energy is spread through this region. Vastra dhauti cleanses the stomach from toxins stuck there & can relieve acne, itching, & other skin disorders. A healthy and clean stomach also helps in effective working of the digestive system as well as liver and spleen. Hence, vastra dhauti can also relieve from gas, acidity & indigestion related problem. The practice of vastra dhauti activates the Manipura chakra which is responsible for building up the digestive fire of practitioner. A consistent & regular practice of vastra dhauti strengthen the organs of the respiratory system. It also helps to keep active the immune system. Beginner Tips to do Vastra Dhauti Beginners should practice swallowing cloth slowly – day by day as it won’t completely be swallowed in just first day. It should be swallowed in this way. First day – 1 to 2 feet Second day – 3 to 4.5 feet Third day – 5 to 6 feet & so on, 22 feet will be swallowed in around 2 weeks. Vastra Dhauti Precautions The moist cloth should be touched only over the tongue, not the upper palate of the mouth. People suffering from ‘Pitta Dosha’ should use milk to dip the cloth instead of water. Vastra Dhauti is practiced after 3 hours the meal.