Amaroli Research Reports

In the following discussions we intend to present a scientific, objective view of amaroli - assessing all the points on the kidney, urine and its uses - in order to approach the subject with adequate understanding and a more balanced perspective. Much of this material has been collated from the seminar on amaroli held at the Bihar School of Yoga, IYFM Research Coordinating Centre, in March 1978. The panel included Dr Swami Shankardevananda Saraswati, MB, BS (Syd.); Dr Swami Vivekananda Saraswati, MB, BS (Syd.), MANZCP, DPM; and Swami Buddhananda Saraswati, BA, Dip. Ac. (HK & Aust), DNMN, all of whom have had experience with amaroli. In the text they are referred to as Dr S; Dr V; and Sw. B respectively. Many of the swamis and visitors to the ashram who participated in the seminar also contributed their experiences, some of which have been recorded here. Other material was collated from various scriptures, books and magazines.

Amaroli Therapy

The combination of amaroli and other yogic techniques may prove to be a powerful tool in the eradication of disease.

Jagdish B. in his book Practical Guide to Auto Urine Therapy lists the following diseases which amaroli is said to cure: cancer, leukemia: tuberculosis; pulmonary, cardiac and cerebral diseases due to thrombosis or embolism; gangrene; fevers (malaria and others); cough and cold; orchitis; venereal disease; obesity; deep wounds; cataract; burns; asthma; nephritis; epilepsy; glaucoma; menstrual disorders; pyorrhoea; hyperacidity, gastric ulcer, appendicitis, colitis, sprue; eczema, leucoderma, psoriasis, leprosy; gout, spondylitis.

The success of yoga in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions is now undisputed even by doctors and scientists; amaroli, however, a lesser known yogic technique, is only just beginning to emerge into the public eye.

The following programs, though not as extensive as the above list, cover the major points in the method of treatment combining amaroli with other yoga practices for some of the more common diseases and problems which many people are suffering from today.

Asthma

  1. To prevent an attack of asthma during winter or monsoon season, or during spring if you are allergic to pollen, you should perform these practices before your seasonal problems begin. For example during the warm days of autumn is a very good time. The sadhana can be practiced twice a year.
    • Amaroli: For between 2 to 7 days take only urine and water.
    • After the fast perform full shankaprakashalana, mixing the morning's urine into the saline water for the practice. Then slowly resume a normal diet, but continue to take at least one glass of urine each day, preferably the first flow of the day. Massage the chest and back with old or boiled urine. Practice urine neti regularly.
    • After your morning amaroli, perform the following practices according to time and preference.
    • Hatha yoga: laghoo shankaprakashalana (at least once a week), kunjal and neti (half an hour after taking urine).
    • Asanas: slow surya namaskara, shashankasana, paschimottanasana, bhujangasana, shalabhasana, dhanurasana, ardha matsyendrasana, shavasana with breath awareness.
    • Pranayama: nadi shodhana, bhastrika, ujjayi.
    • Meditation: yoga nidra, antar mouna, chidakasha dharana, ajapa japa.
  2. For the acute attack it is important to start the following program as early in the attack as possible.
    • Stop all food intake and start a urine and water fast.
    • This should be combined with laghoo shankaprakashalana and kunjal and neti kriyas.
    • It is permissible in this situation to drink hot black coffee 20 minutes after kunjal and neti and then to recommence amaroli after half an hour.
    • Every hour perform nadi shodhana part 1 with breath retention if possible.
    • Antar mouna and yoga nidra can be used to relax and release deep mental tensions.
    • Massage with urine will help to relax the tension in the chest and back.

Atherosclerosis

This condition requires long term use of amaroli if it is to reverse the process of degeneration. Fasting and daily intake of urine combined with dietary control and the following yogic practices can break the vicious circle of tissue damage and mental tension.

  • Asanas: shavasana (with breath awareness), vajrasana (after meals).
  • Pranayama: nadi shodhana, ujjayi.
  • Meditation; according to your choice, except kriya yoga.

Dyspepsia

For dyspepsia urine should be taken first thing in the morning and one hour before meals. Food should be reduced in quantity and chewed well.

Other useful practices are:

  • Hatha Yoga: kunjal and neti.
  • Asanas: surya namaskara, pawanmuktasana part II, shakti bandhas.
  • Pranayama: bhramari, nadi shodhana, ujjayi.
  • Meditation: yoga nidra, ajapa Japa.

Eczema

A combination of internal and external amaroli should be used;

  • Morning urine should be taken internally.
  • Old or boiled urine should be massaged into the affected parts twice daily, after a shower without soap, and the urine should he left on for 2 hours in the morning while sadhana is performed.
  • Hatha Yoga: kunjal and neti.
  • Asanas: surya namaskara. Pranayama: nadi shodhana.

Haemorrhoids

Drinking urine and fasting is helpful when there is pain, inflammation and excessive bleeding. Daily intake of 1 to 3 glasses of urine is also beneficial. Urine, which is a good lubricant, should be rubbed into the piles using moola shodhana.

  • Hatha Yoga: laghoo shankaprakashalana.
  • Asanas: sarvangasana or vipareeta karani mudra, pawanmuktasana part II, shakti bandhas.
  • Mudras: ashwini mudra.

Hepatitis

When the urine turns dark, due to the presence of bile, it is very difficult to drink. In such cases, plenty of fluids are required to keep the urine flushing through the kidneys. According to the experience of some authorities, once amaroli has been started the urine quickly becomes more palatable and even if this is not noticeable in the beginning, the relief of symptoms is said to be dramatic in many cases.

Start amaroli by rubbing urine into the soles and palms allowing your self to adjust. Then try to drink a little urine possible, washing it down with water if necessary. If the first flow too strong, then discard it and take the next flow after drinking copious amounts of water or fruit juice, such as lemon water with glucose. You should try to drink as much urine, water and fruit juice as possible.

Asanas and pranayama, apart from shavasana and vajrasana with breath awareness, are not encouraged. Antar mouna is ideal.

Obesity

Urine taken regularly reduces the appetite and so has been found useful for people who suffer from obesity. Initially, one glass per day, preferably the first flow, should be started and slowly increased up to three glasses with the appropriate dietary restrictions. One day a week can be reserved for complete fasting with urine. As a general rule the diet should be restricted to two meals per day - one between 9 and 12 a.m. and the other between 5 and 7 p.m.

The following practices will also help:

  • Hatha Yoga: shankaprakashalana (and laghoo), kunjal and neti.
  • Asanas: surya namaskara, pawanmuktasana part II , shakti bandhas, shavasana (with breath awareness), vajrasana (after meals).
  • Pranayama: nadi shodhana, bhastrika.
  • Meditation: ajapa japa.

Rheumatic Conditions

People with these conditions benefit from the diet used in amaroli alone. Fasting and drinking urine alternated with periods of daily intake of 1 to 3 glasses of urine and the special diet can be practiced in conjunction with the following yogic techniques.

  • Hatha Yoga: shankaprakashalana
  • Asanas: pawanmuktasana parts I & II, shavasana.
  • Meditation, yoga nidra, ajapa japa.

Sinusitis, Colds, Headache

Nose, eyes and ear problems all respond very readily to neti kriya. Some people have found that when urine is used instead of water or when water and urine are mixed, neti becomes even more effective. Neti with urine is called mootra neti and it can be used in conjunction with kunjal kriya before breakfast, and three or four times on its own during the day, as the need requires.

Try It Yourself

The variety of therapeutic uses for amaroli combined with yoga techniques is infinite. We have listed a few, but you can explore this realm for yourself and try to discover more practical applications. Experience all the different aspects of amaroli and your body's reactions to them, and then decide for yourself what is true and what is false, what is helpful and what is not. This is the only way to develop real knowledge and discrimination.