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Gerhard on September 15, 2025, 1:51 am
Great question!
What you describe is completely natural.
Sneezing in particular has happened to me at a very few different sensitive spots, and each time that reaction fades with time. Another issue I have had – especially in stage 4 – is a runny nose!
It definitely does take time for the nervous system to open-up to those blissful feelings, and there is usually a purification process involved. In particular, you may touch a part of the nasopharynx with your tongue, and suddenly have twitching of a muscle in some other part of the body. This is generally considered a great sign, and often an indicator of purification (kriya).
I can share a few practical tips for a more pleasant kechari experience:
- Neti cleaning of the nasal passages – which can also be accomplished by swimming in the ocean and doing a few somersaults
- Brushing your teeth an hour before doing kechari
- Drinking enough water an water before kechari – so that you are properly hydrated
- Lighting some incense or a scented candle during your practice – to stimulate those good-feeling nose sensations
Great question!
What you describe is completely natural.
Sneezing in particular has happened to me at a very few different sensitive spots, and each time that reaction fades with time. Another issue I have had – especially in stage 4 – is a runny nose!
It definitely does take time for the nervous system to open-up to those blissful feelings, and there is usually a purification process involved. In particular, you may touch a part of the nasopharynx with your tongue, and suddenly have twitching of a muscle in some other part of the body. This is generally considered a great sign, and often an indicator of purification (kriya).
I can share a few practical tips for a more pleasant kechari experience:
- Neti cleaning of the nasal passages – which can also be accomplished by swimming in the ocean and doing a few somersaults
- Brushing your teeth an hour before doing kechari
- Drinking enough water an water before kechari – so that you are properly hydrated
- Lighting some incense or a scented candle during your practice – to stimulate those good-feeling nose sensations
