<P><b>THE TECHNIQUE</b><p> 1. Begin by comfortably lying down on your back and tilting your head back with your nostrils opening towards the sky. If you are lying on a bed, you may hang your head off the edge of the bed or place a small pillow beneath your neck for support. <p>2. Place 3-5 drops of nasya oil in each nostril. With skill, you can administer the oil drop by drop, circling the inside perimeter of the nostril, thoroughly coating the nasal membranes.<p><b>ALTERNATE TECHNIQUE</b> <p> If lying down is not convenient, you can also apply nasya this way:<p> 1. Place a drop of nasya oil on the little finger and gently insert it into the nostril. <P> 2. Gently massage the inner walls of the nasal passage.<P> 3. Alternate left and right nostrils until each nostril has received a total of three applications of oil.<P> 4. The lubrication and gentle massage helps to alleviate stress and release any tension in the tissues.