Which of the following is NOT one of the six Shatkarmas?

The six Shatkarmas, or the cleansing techniques in Hatha Yoga, are essential practices designed to purify the body and prepare it for higher states of meditation and yogic practices. Each Shatkarmas serves a specific purpose in maintaining physical health and enhancing spiritual development.

Jala Neti is one of the practices aimed at cleansing the nasal passages using water. It enhances breathing and is beneficial for clearing the mind.

Kapal Bhati is a form of pranayama but is specifically a cleansing technique that involves rapid, forceful exhalations and passive inhalations. It helps in purifying the lungs and energizing the mind.

Bhastrika, often confused with Kapal Bhati, is another pranayama technique that involves vigorous inhalation and exhalation but isn't typically classified as one of the six Shatkarmas, as it primarily focuses on breath control rather than cleansing.

In this context, Pranayama, while crucial to yogic practice, refers broadly to breath control techniques and does not specifically fall under the six Shatkarmas. The Shatkarmas are more narrowly defined as physical cleansing practices rather than universal breath techniques. Thus, identifying Pranayama as not being one of the six Shatk