Basti should be done in the presence of the Ayurvedic Health Practitioners/Doctor as per the prescribed method. The best times for basti are in the early morning or evening (Vata times). The stomach should be empty; wait at least three hours after eating. One can lie on the floor on the left side. The enema tube or the bottle filled with medicated oil or tea is inserted into the rectum and retained for ten minutes. Once the patient gets the urge to defecate, then use the toilet to release the oil or tea. One can wear pad or disposable underpants to keep in check any leaking oil or tea.