The shatkarmas are as follows:

1. Neti: a process of cleansing and purifying the nasal passages. Practices include in the category are: Jala neti and sutra neti.
2. Dhauti: A series of cleaning technique which are divided into three main groups: antar dhauti or internal cleaning, sirsha dhauti or head cleaning, and hrid dhauti or thoracic cleaning. The dhauti technique which are given in this section clean the entire alimentary canal from the mouth to the anus. There are four practices:
   1. Shankhaprakshalana (varisara dhauti) and laghoo Shankhaprakshalana, cleaning of the intestines
   2. Agnisarkriya (vahnisara dhauti), activating the digestive fire
   3. Kunjal (vaman dhauti), cleaning the intestines with air.
3. Nauli: A method of massaging and strengthening the abdominal organs.
4. Basti: Techniques for washing and toning the large intestine.
5. Kapalbhati: A breathing technique for purifying the frontal region of the brain.
6. Trataka: The practice of intense gazing at one point or object which develops the power of concentration.

All of these practices require the guidance of a competent teacher.