Esophageal cancer clinical presentation symptoms difficulty in swallowing, regurgitation, weight loss, abdominal pain, chest pain, recurrent respiratory infections, hemetemesis and dyspnea. Vastra Dhauti is one of the six purification techniques of Hatha Yoga called the Shatkarma. Vastra Dhauti is specifically aimed at cleaning the stomach and esophageal tract. The yogi sits in a squatting position and slowly swallows the moistened cloth until only about six inches remain. The cloth stays in the stomach for up to twenty minutes, after which it is pulled out. Vastra dhauti is a difficult practice for beginners and should only be practiced under the direction of an expert. Benefits of Vastra dhauti, removes impurities from the intestinal tract, thereby detoxifying the stomach and esophagus regions. It helps to remove gas, acidity, indigestion and enlargement of spleen. It helps to relieve asthma, bronchitis, cough and other ‘Kapha’ or phlegm related problems.