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YOGA THERAPY TECHNIQUES - 1 CAD & hypertension Ischemic heart disease Peripheral arterial

disease Management of

respiratory disorders Asthma Allergic rhinitis COPD Pulmonary tuberculosis

Sleep apnea Snoring Cerebrovascular disease Yoga for pain Headache Epilepsy Anxiety, depression, &

schizophrenia Psychological medicine Cancer Geriatric medicine

Dr. Shamanthakamani Narendran

M.D. (Pead), Ph.D. (Yoga Science)

STRESS AND HYPERTENSION

• Imbalance at ANS – Sympathetic dominance.

• Increased secretion of catecholamines due to HPA Axis stimulation.

LIFESTYLE & HOME REMEDIES

Eat healthy foods – DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)

Maintain a healthy weight. No or limit alcohol Don't smoke Manage stress Practice slow, deep breathing

NORMALLY VERY SLOW

PROBLEM SEEN ONLY IN VITAL ORGANS LIKE HEART AND BRAIN

MODERN LIFESTYLE RAPID AGING - 35 - 50 YEARS

STRESS FREE LIFESTYLEHEART ATTACK AT 90TH YEAR,

HYPERTENSION&

CAD

ÁDHIJA VYÁDHIS

IS EXCESSIVE SPEEDIN

MANOMAYA KOSA

• CM - DEEP REST CALMNESS

• CM - DEEP REST CALMNESS

- MEDITATION DIVINE MOOD - CALM - REST- MEDITATION DIVINE MOOD - CALM - REST

PURE LOVE

SURRENDER TO DIVINE

ANGER & IRRITABILITY

TENSION AND FEAR

JEALOUSY AND HATRED

DEPRESSION

PARDON

FAITH IN DIVINE

ACCEPTANCE

CONFIDENCE

THE EXCESSIVE SPEEDPERCOLATES AS IMBALANCES

IN

THE EXCESSIVE SPEEDMANIFESTS AS HYPER REACTIVE HABIT OF

PERSISTANT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

AT (CONSTRICTION OF BLOOD VESSELS)(CONSTRICTION OF BLOOD VESSELS)

DEEP RESTDEEP REST TO MIND BODY COMPLEX

IRT QRT DRT

CMCM

QRTIRTDRT

QRT

CMCM

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR HYPERTENSION

Suksma Vyayama (strengthening the joints) Loosening of wrists Shoulder rotation Padasancalana Drill walkingBreathing exercise Hands stretch breathing Ankle stretch breathing Trikonasana breathing Tiger breathing Straight leg raising Setubandhasana breathing Quick relaxation technique (QRT)

Yogasanas Ardhakaticakrasana Vrksasana Garudasana Vakrasana/ Ardha-Matsyendrasana Gomukhasana Bhujangasana Deep relaxation technique (DRT)

Pranayama Vibhaga pranayama Candra Anuloma pranayama Nadi suddhi Ujjayi pranayama Sitali/ Sitkari/ SadantaMeditation (Dhyana Dharana) Nadanusandhana OM meditationKriyas Jala Neti Vamana Dhouti Kapalabhati (20-40 strokes/minute)

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR HEART DISEASES

Loosening Exercises Loosening of fingers Shoulder rotation Drill walking Instant relaxation

technique (IRT)

Breathing practices Hands stretch breathing Ankle stretch breathing Rabbit breathing Straight leg raise breathing

(alternating) Side bending, each Quick relaxation

technique (QRT)

Yogasanas

Standing Ardhakati cakrasana Garudasana Bhujangasana Vakrasana Gomukhasana Deep relaxation

technique (DRT)

Pranayama Nadisuddi pranayama Sitali pranayama Bhramari pranayama

Meditation Nadanusandhana OM-Dhyana (meditation)

Acute attack - chair breathing

Vamanadhouti + DRT – Once a week Laghu Sankapraksalana + DRT - Daily

SPECIFIC PRACTICE Millions of people in the world suffer from the

diseases of the heart and blood vessels. The heart, which is muscular pump, keeps the blood

circulation of blood going. But when there is a break down of this complicated

mechanism, blood supply to a part of the body may be affected leading to what is known as heart attack.

But with yoga the cardiovascular diseases can be cured. Diseases that can be cured are:

Arteriosclerosis - hardening of arteries

Coronary Thrombosis - sudden blocking of one of the arteries.

Yoga helps to cope with this stress so that do not need to depend on smoking or eating unhealthy food.

It also helps to find a contentment from within.

Smoking should be completely stopped as it constricts the arteries.

For daily practice : Keep yourself relaxed and free from anxiety ,

nervousness, tension and restlessness. Meditation – has been scientifically proven to

be beneficial for hypertensive people. Ujjayi Pranayama - can be done while lying for

about 3-4 minutes, if the blood pressure rises very high.

Nadi Shodak Pranayama - It can be done 10 times.

Heart disease General considerations: Consultation with

patient’s doctor is advisable because the limitation may differ substantially according to various heart diseases and their stages. Some heart abnormalities require no or little restraint.

Contraindications: No practices with internal breath retention. No physically demanding physical exercises exceeding trainee’s tolerance. Practices like Agnisara Dhauti or Shankha Prakshalana may be too risky even in persons with heart problems whose condition is fairly good.

Recommendations: Patients shortly after myocardial infarction are advised to practice Savasana, full yoga breath and later some easy Pavanmuktasanasa, in prone position.

Hypertension General considerations: Severe hypertension

should be medically treated on a long-term basis.

Contraindications: Long internal breath retention and inverted asanas, especially in older people, are usually not suitable. Shankha Prakshalana with drinking too much of salty water and too physically demanding exercise may be risky.

Recommendations: Relaxation, Ujjayi, Bhramari, and other practices.

Hypotension General considerations: Hypotension, if it is

not caused by some acute condition, such as internal bleeding, is usually not a serious medical problem.

Contraindications: People with hypotension should raise up very slowly after practising inverted asanas or after asanas in lying position to prevent dizziness.

Recommendations: Most vigorous Yoga practices such as Surya Namaskara, Dhanurasana, Bhunjangasana and activating pranayamas which increase blood pressure.

Recommended Asana : Suryanamaskara (Sun salutation) - activates the

whole body. Pavanmuktasana (Relieving the flatus) - wind

reliever, corrects malfunctioning of the abdomen. Make 4-6 rounds.

Uttanpadasana (Raising the legs) - Helps reduce fat.

Santulanasana - normalizes blood circulation. Savasana (Corpse pose) - should be done twice

or thrice daily as it normalizes the blood pressure.

YOGA PRACTICES

YOGA IS BALANCE (SAMATVAM)

I A Y T CORRECTS IMBALANCES

AIMS :

• STRESS REDUCTION

• RELIEF OF PAIN

• MEDICATION REDUCTION

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR HEART DISEASES

Loosening Exercises Loosening of fingers Shoulder rotation Drill walking Instant relaxation

technique (IRT)

Breathing practices Hands stretch breathing Ankle stretch breathing Rabbit breathing Straight leg raise breathing

(alternating) Side bending, each Quick relaxation

technique (QRT)

Yogasanas

Standing Ardhakati cakrasana Garudasana Bhujangasana Vakrasana Gomukhasana Deep relaxation

technique (DRT)

Pranayama Nadisuddi pranayama Sitali pranayama Bhramari pranayama

Meditation Nadanusandhana OM-Dhyana (meditation)


Vamanadhouti + DRT – Once a week Laghu Sankapraksalana + DRT - Daily

SPECIFIC PRACTICE Millions of people in the world suffer from the

diseases of the heart and blood vessels. The heart, which is muscular pump, keeps the blood

circulation of blood going. But when there is a break down of this complicated

mechanism, blood supply to a part of the body may be affected leading to what is known as heart attack.

But with yoga the cardiovascular diseases can be cured. Diseases that can be cured are:

Arteriosclerosis - hardening of arteries

Coronary Thrombosis - sudden blocking of one of the arteries.

Yoga helps one to cope with this stress so that he/she do not need to depend on smoking or eating unhealthy food.

It also helps one to find contentment from within.

Smoking should be completely stopped as it constricts the arteries.

For daily practice : Keep yourself relaxed and free from anxiety ,

nervousness, tension and restlessness. Meditation - has been scientifically proven to

be beneficial for hypertensive people. Ujjayi Pranayama - can be done while lying for

about 3-4 minutes, if the blood pressure rises very high.

Nadi Shodak Pranayama - It can be done 10 times.

General considerations: Consultation with patient’s doctor is advisable because the limitation may differ substantially according to various heart diseases and their stages. Some heart abnormalities require no or little restraint.

Contraindications: No practices with internal breath retention. No physically demanding physical exercises exceeding trainee’s tolerance. Practices like Agnisara Dhauti or Shankha Prakshalana may be too risky even in persons with heart problems whose condition is fairly good.

Recommendations: Patients shortly after myocardial infarction are advised to practice Savasana, full yoga breath and later some easy Pavanmuktasanasa, in prone position.

Recommended Asana : Suryanamaskara (Sun salutation) - activates the

whole body. Pavanmuktasana (Relieving the flatus) - wind

reliever, corrects malfunctioning of the abdomen. Make 4-6 rounds.

Uttanpadasana (Raising the legs) - Helps reduce fat.

Santulanasana - normalizes blood circulation. Shavasana (Corpse pose) - should be done

twice or thrice daily as it normalizes the blood pressure.

SPECIFIC YOGA PRACTICE Padangusthasana Padahastasana Uttanasana Salabhasana Makarasana Dhanurasana Bhujangasana Sirsasana Sarvangasana Halasana

Ekapada sarvangasana Parsva halasana Supta Konasana Supta padangusthasana Urdhva parsarita

padasana Savasana Ujjayi and Nadi sodhana

pranayama

Dr. Shamanthakamani NarendranDr. Shamanthakamani NarendranMD (Pead), PhD (Yoga Science)MD (Pead), PhD (Yoga Science)

YOGIC MANAGEMENT OF RESPIRATORY DISORDERS

Bridging the voluntary system with the involuntary system TO PREVENT BRONCHOCONSTRICTION AND

TO TACKLE THE TRIGGERING FACTORS

Concept of yoga in reducing mental and physical stress and regarding the importance of breathing is well documented.

The imbalance in the respirations disturbs the pancha pranas.

There is intimate connection between the mind and the pancha pranas.

Hence by voluntarily changing the respiratory rate, its pattern, its rhythm making it into regular, deep, harmonious and slow breathing, the dysfunction can be corrected.

Patience and skill in practice is necessary.

BENEFITS OF BREATHING PRACTICES AND PRANAYAMA

Slowing of respiratory rate, awareness of breathing and balance of breath are the three main features of Pranayama.

The excessive speed, jerks, randomness of breathing and wrong breathing are corrected by Sectional Breathing and Prananusandhana.

Cooling Pranayama: Relaxes the muscles, soothens the nervous system and reduces the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). Allergies due to cold can be effectively overcome by prolonged practice of these pranayama.

Cooling Pranayamas are contraindicated in acute respiratory conditions like acute tonsillitis, nasal congestion, bronchitis, asthma and respiratory distress. Once the acute situation improves, gradually the Sitali, Sitkari and Sadanta can be introduced.

Anuloma – Viloma Pranayama: Reduces the basal metabolic rate, increases the vital capacity and strengthens the immune system. Helps in clearing the congestion in the nostrils and is very useful for Nasal allergy.

Nadi Suddhi: Promotes balance between the two nostrils, reduces anxiety and stress levels. Brings equanimity (samatva) – the key to spiritual growth. Keeping awareness is the key in the performance of all pranayamas.

Ujjayi: Strengthens the muscles of epiglottis and helps to reduce the effort of breathing.

Bhramari: Soothens the nervous system by restoring homeostasis, cultures the voice by increasing the range of frequency (pitch) and melody. Extremely useful in almost all ailments of the psychosomatic type as it reduces the stress factor.

Kriyas help in removing the inhibitions and reducing the hyper-reaction of the respiratory system.

Asanas help to relax the muscles and unfold the complete potential of stretching and relaxation.

ASTHMA MANAGEMENT

ANNAMAYA KOSA LEVEL:

DIET - SATVIK SIMPLE VEGETARIAN

AVOID LATE, HEAVY SUPPER

AVOID SENSITIVE FOODS WHEN ASTHMA IS AGGRAVATED

DESENSITISE TO SENSITIVE FOODS DURING INTERVALS OF GOOD SEASON OR REMISSION

LIFE STYLE OF MODERATION

YAMA, NIYAMA

• VOLUNTARY CONTROL OVER

INVOLUNTARY NERVOUS SYSTEM

• PANIC REDUCED

• RELAX BODY- MIND COMPLEX

REDUCE DEMAND

• WHY 8 STEPS IN CHAIR BREATHING?

TO MAINTAIN STEADY AWARENESS OF

BREATHING FOR 20-30 minutes

ACUTE EPISODES - CHAIR BREATHING

GRADUALLY BUILD UP TO DIFFERENT

POSTURES AND DYNAMIC ASANAS

• COMPLEMENTARY POSTURES -

• DRAINAGE OF SECRETION - FORWARD

BEND

ASANAS

AVOID NONE

OPEN UP CHEST

IMPROVE LUNG CAPACITY BACKWARD BENDSBHUJANGA, DHANUR,USTRA

GENERAL STAMINA - DYNAMIC ASANASSITHILEKARANA,SURYA NAMASKARA

BALANCE OF PRANA

ASANAS HOW ?

• BETTER TOLERANCE TO

EXERCISE- STIMULUS-RELAX

• GRADED GRADUAL

IMPROVEMENT OF

EXERTION TOLERANCE

• PRANIC BALANCE

ASANAS HOW ?

KRIYAS

CLEAN THE PASSAGES -NETI

CLEAR THE DIGESTION -

DHOUTI

SHANKHA PRAKSHALANA

ALLERGY - HYPER-REACTIVITY

MASTERY OVER SNEEZING REFLEX JALANATI

STAMINA BUILDING

JALA NETI - WATER

NON SPECIFIC IRRITANT - ACCEPT

SUTRA NETI - RUBBER TUBE

STRONGER NON SPECIFIC IRRITANT

KRIYAS

GRADED CRADUALLY INCREASING STIMULUS ON BACKGROUND OF DEEP REST

PRANAMAYA KOSA:

PRANA BLOCKS - IMBALANCE REMOVED

RIGHT - LEFT BALANCE. SAV MAY HELP

IDEALLY RECOGNISE THE NASAL

DOMINENCE MOMENT TO MOMENT AND

CORRECT THE IMBALANCE

ABDOMINAL BREATHING:

• TRAINING DIAPHRAGMATIC

BREATHING HELPS REDUCE

EFFORT OF BREATHING

* RELEASES PRANIC BLOCKS IN CHEST

* IMPROVES DIGESTION

e) BHASTRIKA - IMPROVES GENERAL

STAMINA

MANOMAYA KOSA:

• MEDITATION - DIRECT

METHOD TO REST

ANS AND IMMUNE

SYSTEM


• EMOTION CULTURE

• REPLACE EMOTIONAL SENSITIVITY

BY EMOTIONAL MASTERY

• CONFLICTS ARISE BECAUSE OF

EMOTIONAL HYPER SENSITIVITY

DEVOTIONAL SESSION

VIJNANA MAYA KOSA:

• YOGIC COUNSELLING

* SURRENDER TO DIVINE ACCEPTANCE

JOY IN JOY OF OTHERS

WORK IN RELAXATION

ACTION IN CONTENTMENT etc.,

• HAPPINESS ANALYSIS

REDUCE RUSH AND SPEED

ANANDAMAYA KOSA:

SWITCH OFF TO DWELL IN INNER

BLISS FREQUENTLY

•RECOGNISE THAT ARE MADE OF

THAT STUFF ANANDAMAYA

•CAN EXPAND AND SLOW DOWN

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR ASTHMA

Breathing practices Hands in and out breathing Hands stretch breathing Ankle stretch breathing Dog breathing Rabbit breathing Tiger breathing Sasankasana breathing Straight leg raise breathing Instant relaxation technique (IRT)

Loosening Exercises Forward and backward bending Side bending Pavanamuktasana kriya Quick relaxation technique (QRT)

Yogasanas

Standing Ardhakati cakrasana Ardha cakrasana Padahastasana

Sitting Vajrasana Vakrasana Ardha Matsyendrasana Pascimottanasana Prone Bhujangasana SalabhasanaSupine Sarvangasana Matsyasana Halasana Deep relaxation technique (DRT)

Pranayama Surya Anuloma Viloma pranayama Candra Anuloma Viloma pranayama Nadisuddi pranayama Sitali/ Sitkari/ Sadanta pranayama Bhramari pranayama

Meditation Nadanusandhana OM-Dhyana (meditation)/ Cyclic meditation


Vamanadhouti + DRT – Once a weekLaghu Sankapraksalana + DRT - Daily

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR ASTHMABreathing practices Hands in and out breathing Ankle stretch breathing Tiger breathing Rabbit breathing Dog breathing (eyes closed) Straight leg raise breathing Back stretch Tiger stretch Yoga chair breathingSithilikarana Vyayama (loosening exercises) Pavanamuktasana kriya Suryanamaskar

Yogasanas Ardhakati cakrasana Padahastasana Ardha cakrasana Vakrasana/ Ardha-Matsyendrasana Bhujangasana Salabhasana Sarvangasana Matsyasana Deep relaxation technique (DRT)

Pranayama Kapalabhati Vibhaga pranayama (Sectional breathing) Surya Anuloma Nadi suddhi BhramariMeditation (Dhyana Dharana) Nadanusandhana OM meditationKriyas Jala Neti Sutra Neti Vaman Dhouti

Step 1 (IRT using a chair as support) Sit on the floor with legs stretched out under the chair. Pull the chair towards the

chest and hold onto it with your arms. Start IRT. Stretch and tighten the entire body from toes to the head Start tightening from the toes, ankle joints, calf muscles Pull up the knee caps Tighten the tight muscles. Compress and squeeze the buttocks Breath-out and suck the abdomen inside From the fists and tighten the arms Inhale and expand the chest Tighten the shoulders, neck muscles, compress the face Tighten the whole body from the toes to the head. Tighten ……… tighten ……… tighten. Release and relax. Collapse the whole body. Legs go apart. Relax the whole body at once, and rest the head and the arms on the seat of the

chair as in Makarasana or simply relax the arms forward head on the chair.

YOGA CHAIR BREATHING

Step 2 (neck muscles relaxation with chair support in 3 stages)

1. Neck movement only (5 times)Slowly move the head forward and backward relaxing

the posterior neck muscle. You can either hold onto the edge of the chair or simply relax the arms forward head on the chair.

2. Neck movement with breathing (5 times)Inhale as deeply and slowly as possible while moving

the head backwards and exhale while moving it forward.

3. Neck movement with A-kar (5 times)Chant A-kar in a low voice while bending the head

forward.

Step 3 (neck movement in Vajrasana in 3 stages)

1. Neck movements only (5 times) Move the head forward and backward in a relaxed way.

2. Neck movement with breathing (5 times) Inhale while moving the head backwards and exhale

while moving it forward.

3. Neck movement with U-kar (5 times) Chant U-kar in a low voice while bending the head

forward.

Step 4 (Sasankasana movement in 3 stages) Sasankasana movements only (5 times) Bend

forward and backward from the waist regions while sitting Vajrasana and holding the right wrist with the left at the back.

Sasankasana movement with breathing (5 times) Synchronize your breathing with the forward and backward movements. While inhaling bend backward and while exhaling bend forward.

Sasankasana movement with M-kar (5 times) Chant M-kar in a low voice while bending forward to Sasankasana

Step 5 (relaxation in Tadasana) Slowly come up to Tadasana and relax for about a

minute

Step 6 (neck movement in Tadasana in 3 stages)1. Neck movement only (5 times) Move the head forward and backward slowly.

2. Neck movement with breathing (5 times) Synchronize your breathing with neck movement

3. Neck movement M-kar (5 times) Chant M-kar in a low voice while bending the

head forward.

Step 7 (Ardhachakrasana – Padahastasana in 3 stages)

1. Movement only (5 times) From Tadasana move to Ardhachakrasana slowly and then shift to

Padahastasana allowing the hands to hang loosely down. Then return to Tadasana This is one cycle. Repeat five times slowly and continuously.

2. Movement with breathing (5 times) Synchronize the movements with breathing. While inhaling move

to Ardhachakrasana and while exhaling move to Padahastasana. Then again while inhaling come up and move to Ardhachakrasana. Repeat the cycle five times.

3. Movement with M-kar (5 times) Chant M-kar in a low voice while bending forward to

Padahastasana.

Step 8 (Quick relaxation technique)a) Starting position Sthithi: Savasana

b) PracticePhase I Feel the abdominal movements, observe the

movements of the abdominal muscles going up and down as you breathe in and out normally. Count five times.

Phase II Synchronize the breathing with the abdominal

movements. While inhaling the abdomen bulging up and while exhaling the abdomen sinking in. Continue five times.

Phase III As you inhale, energize the body and feel the lightness and as

you exhale, collapse all the muscles, release the tension and enjoy the deep relaxation. Continue five rounds.

Chant an A-kar in a low voice while exhaling. Feel the vibration in the lower parts of the body.

Slowly come up from either the right or the left side of the body.

Note: Initially this Yoga Chair Breathing Technique takes about 30-

35 minutes. With practice the time required to about 20 minutes.

The patient is asked to use this technique, instead of Bronchodilators when an attack is about to come. With this technique he/she can learn to relax Bronchospasm effectively.

SPECIFIC PRACTICE Yoga tries to cure asthma by cleaning the lungs and

making patient emotionally strong so that he/she does not react to stressful situations.

As the disease is primarily of the lungs and respiratory system the pranayama and asanas selected are to restore the health of lungs and the respiratory system.

The postures prescribed drain mucus from the lungs, and relax lung muscles.

Yoga also teaches to breathe correctly. Yoga not only clears lungs but also gives the will

power to give up smoking through Meditation.

Daily Practice : Jal Neti Kriya Bhastrika Pranayam Nadi Shodak Pranayam Ujjayi Pranayam

Pranayama massages the body cells and inner organs.

The Breathing Exercises oxygenate lungs, and increase their flexibility.

By strengthening immune system, they also reduce dependency on medication.

General considerations: This problem is often associated with bronchitis or allergy.

Contraindications: There are few contraindications of yoga for patients with asthma which is not complicated (e.g. acute bronchitis). The environment in which yoga is practised should be, as far as possible, free of the substances which may cause allergic reaction.

Recommendations: These patients often benefit from many yogic practices including relaxation and meditation, see publications of Bihar School of Yoga.

Recommended Asanas : Chair breathing - Ekpada Uttana Asana - helps in activating the

bronchial lining. Tadasana (Palm Tree Pose) - strengthens

bronchioles and lungs; builds up muscles of chest.

Ustrasana (Camel Pose) - activates facial tissues, the nasal passage, the pharynx & the lungs.

Simhasana (Lion Pose) - cures throat trouble, voice deficiency and tonsillitis; activates the larynx, trachea and all bronchioles; invigorates the thyroid cartilages.

Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand) - corrects any disorder of circulatory system.

Matsyasana (Fish Pose)- - corrects the disorders of the respiratory system as all organs concerned with respiration such as, the nasal passage, the pharynx, the larynx are exercised. system.

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)- relaxes the body; appropriate asana for pranayam.

Savasana (Corpse pose) - removes fatigue and quitens the mind; must be practiced at the end of asana.

Pause for half a minute between the asanas.

YOGA PRACTICES



AIMS :


• RELIEF OF PAIN


INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR ALLERGIC RHINITIS

Breathing practices Hands stretch breathing Dog breathing Tiger breathing Tongue massaging Tongue in and out Tongue rotation Bhramari Lip stretch

Karna sakti vikasaka Mukha dhouti Laughter Mouth twisting Tongue twisting Head rolling Vaksakti vikasaka

Yogasanas Ardhakati cakrasana Ardha cakrasana Padahastasana Bhujangasana Salabhasana Viparita karani Sarvangasana Halasana Matsyasana Deep relaxation technique (DRT)

Pranayama Kapalabhati Vibhaga pranayama Nadi suddhi Ujjyi pranayama Bhastrika pranayama Bhramara / Bhramari pranayama Chanting (Maha mrityunjaya mantra, songs & bhajans) Simha MudraMeditation (Dhyana & Dharana) Nadanusandhana OM meditation

Kriyas

Jala Neti

Sutra Neti

Vaman Dhouti

SPECIFIC PRACTICES

Cold a very common disease occurs in all age groups.

Once a person catches cold, only steps to make it more bearable can be taken.

Rest is important for preventing and even treating a rhinitis.

During rest balance is restored in the body.

For daily practice : Practise Jalaneti Kriya (Nasal Cleansing). This

is an extremely effective yet rarely practised method of keeping respiratory disorders at bay.

Practise Nadi Shodak Pranayam Practise Ujjayi Pranayam Practise Ling Mudra. Do Breathing Exercises like Rapid Abdominal

Breathing to clear the respiratory system. Postures like the Bow Posture, Fish Posture and Cobra Posture help clear congestion in the chest and also improve the immunity to diseases.

General considerations: Nose bleeds may be caused by various factors including hypertension or problems related to the blood coagulation.

Contraindications: Neti and Sutra Neti should be avoided.

Recommended Asanas : Sarvangasana (Whole body pose) - Improves

blood circulation. Paschimottanasana (Head Knee forward

bend)- Relieves nerves of the head. Ardh-matsyendrasana (Half spinal twist) -

Helps in all disorders of the body. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) - Benefits the

whole body.

YOGA PRACTICES



AIMS :


• RELIEF OF PAIN


INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FORCOPD

Breathing practices Hands in and out breathing Ankle stretch breathing Tiger breathing Rabbit breathing Dog breathing (eyes closed) Straight leg raise breathing Back stretch Tiger stretch Yoga chair breathingSithilikarana Vyayama (loosening exercises) Pavanamuktasana kriya Suryanamaskar

SPECIFIC PRACTICES

Baddha padmasana Pranayama Sarvangasana Sirshasana Suptavajrasana Surya namaskara Sasankasana Viparita karani mudra Vrukshasana Yogamudrasana

PREVENTION In general, TB is a preventable disease. From

a public health standpoint, the best way to control TB is to diagnose and treat people with TB infection before they develop active disease and to take careful precautions with hospitalized TB patients.

But there are also other measures :

Get tested regularly. Consider preventive therapy. Finish entire course of medication. BCG vaccination in newborn.

YOGA PRACTICES



AIMS :


• RELIEF OF PAIN


INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FORPULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS

Breathing practices Hands in and out breathing Ankle stretch breathing Tiger breathing Rabbit breathing Dog breathing (eyes closed) Straight leg raise breathing Back stretch Tiger stretch Yoga chair breathingSithilikarana Vyayama (loosening exercises) Pavanamuktasana kriya Suryanamaskar

SPECIFIC PRACTICES

Jalaneti Sarvangasana Matsyasana Vajrasana Supta Vajrasana

YOGA PRACTICES



AIMS :


• RELIEF OF PAIN


INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR SLEEP APNEA




Kriyas

Jala Neti

Sutra Neti

Vaman Dhouti

SPECIFIC PRACTICES

Pranayama Static Jogging Jalaneti Supta Vajrasana Chakrasana

YOGA PRACTICES



AIMS :


• RELIEF OF PAIN


INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR SNORING




Kriyas

Jala Neti

Sutra Neti

Vaman Dhouti

SPECIFIC PRACTICES

Suryanamaskara Shirshasana Sarvangasana Pachhimottanasana Shavasana Pranayama

YOGA FOR

CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE

YOGA PRACTICES



AIMS :


• RELIEF OF PAIN


PROMOTION OF POSITIVE HEALTHBreathing practices Hands in and out breathing Ankle stretch breathing Tiger breathing Rabbit breathing Sasankasana breathing Straight leg raise breathingSithilikarana vyayama (loosening exercise) Jogging Forward and Backward bending Side bending Twisting Pavanamuktasana kriya Suryanamaskar

Yogasanas


Prone Bhujangasana Salabhasana Dhanurasana

Supine Sarvangasana Matsyasana Cakrasana

Sitting Pascimottanasana Vakrasana/Ardha

Matsyendrasana Sasankasana/ Yogamudra Ustrasana Deep relaxation

technique (DRT)

PranayamaKapalabhatiVibhaga pranayama (Sectional breathing)Nadi suddhiMeditation (Dhyana Dharana)NadanusandhanaOM meditationKriyasJala NetiSutra NetiVaman Dhouti

Suryanamaskara Natarajasana Santulanasana Shirshasana Sarvangasana Matsyasana Dhanurasana Pachhimottanasana Shavasana Pranayama

Stroke (brain hemorrhage or acute brain ischaemia)

General considerations: Proper medical treatment is necessary, yoga can be used within the framework of long-term rehabilitation.

Contraindications: No inverted asanas, the limitations of trainees should be strictly respected.

Recommendations: In the beginning relaxation, full yoga breath, Ujjayi, gentle mobilisation of the affected parts of the body.

SPECIFIC PRACTICE

YOGA FORPAIN

YOGA PRACTICES



AIMS :


• RELIEF OF PAIN


Severe pain in the stomach & Bowels

SPECIFIC PRACTICE

Suryanamaskara Sarvangasana Matsyasana Shavasana Jaladhauti Pranayama

Ear pain & Eye pain

Sarvangasana Matsyasana Ardha Matsendriyasana Karnapedasana Akarna Dhanurasana Shavasana

Finger swellings & Pains

Suryanamaskara Sarvangasana Shirshasana Gomukhasana Matsyasana Dhanurasana Pachhimottanasana Shavasana Pranayama

Lumbar pain

Uttanapadasana Noukasana Sarvangasana Bhujangasana Sarpasana Salabhasana Dhanurasana Halasana

Muscular & Body pain

Suryanamaskara Sarvangasana Halasana Bhujangasana Shavasana Pranayama

Sciatica Pain (leg pain)

Ushtrasana Uttanapadasana Naukasana Sarpasana

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AIMS :


• RELIEF OF PAIN


ANNAMAYA KOSA

Vamana dhouti once a week Performed at the beginning of headache

can abate an attack.

KRIYAS

o KAPALABHATI o JALA NETIo TRATAKA

AVOID DURING SEVERE H.A

ASANASHEAD ROLLING --

Massages the scalp muscle

Releases pranic blocks

ASANAS

BASIC SET OF 12 ASANAS –

Deep rest

Sthira sukham ásanám

Stability and effortlessness in the final position

PRAYATNA SHAITHILYA RELAXATION

ANANTA SAMAPATTI JOY OF EXPANSION

BASIC SET OF 12 ASANAS

- DEEP REST

ASANAS

ATIJERNATVAM

PRANIC IMBALANCE

TOO MUCH OF PRANA DRAWNTO HEAD

PRANA

SAMANA

APANA

PRANAMAYA KOSA

PRANA

SAMANA

APANA

PRANIC IMBALANCE

PRANAYAMASECTIONAL BREATHING - DIVERTS TO SAMANA

SAV- RIGHT SIDED HEADACHE

CAV- LEFT SIDED HEADACHE

N S- BALANCE

= A bad habit of excessive focussing and speed

= A good habit Of defocussing

and expansion

Aim of IAYT in tension H.AMANOMAYA KOSA

VERY USEFUL TO SLOW DOWN

MEDITATION

MOVE FROM DHARANA TO DHYANAFROM DHYANA TO SAMADHI

PURPOSE OF LIFENATURE OF HAPPINESS

MEANING OF LIFE

VIJNANAMAYA KOSA

ANANDAMAYA KOSA

BLISS AND SATISFACTION IS MY TRUE NATURE

YOGASTAH KURU KARMANI

LIFE OF JOY, HUMOUR, ACCEPTANCE, SURRENDER

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR HEADACHE AND NECK PAIN

Loosening and breathing exercises Loosening of fingers Loosening of wrists Rotation of shoulder Neck bending Neck rotation Pada sancalana Hand stretch breathing Tiger breathing Sasankasana breathing Head rolling Suryanamaskara Quick relaxation technique (QRT)

Yogasanas Ardhakaticakrasana Padahastasana Trikonasana Vakrasana/ Ardha-Matsyendrasana Ustrasana Bhujangasana Salabhasana Matsyasana Viparitakarini Deep relaxation technique (DRT)

Pranayama Kapalabhati Vibhaga pranayama Candra Anuloma pranayama Nadi suddhi Sitali/ Sitkari/ Sadanta BhramariMeditation (Dhyana Dharana) Nadanusandhana OM meditationKriyas Jala Neti Sutra Neti Vamana Dhouti

AvoidSupine postures – DhanurasanaSevere cases of headach and neck pain should

also avoidExtreme forward bendingSutra NetiVamana Dhouti

Headache is usually but a symptom of disease somewhere in the body.

Disease conditions and irritation anywhere in the system are telegraphed to headquarters in the brain and there manifest in the form of various symptoms, the most frequent of which is headache.

Yoga aims at reducing chronic headaches by calming the mind.

Breathing Exercises and Meditation can also provide relief.

SPECIFIC PRACTICE

For daily practice: Practice Jal Neti (Nasal cleansing) for

immediate relief. Rechaka - Puraka Pranayama - corrects

disorders of digestive system, circulatory and respiratory system.

Shitali Pranayama - has a great soothing, relaxing and cooling effect on the whole body; helps people suffering from high blood pressure, gastric troubles, tension and anxiety.

Recommended Asana : Suryanaskara (Sun salutation) - invigorates the

central nervous system. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) - inwardly

activates the whole of abdominal area, neck, shoulders, face and head areas.

Shavasana.(Corpse Pose) - removes fatigue and quitens the mind ; must be practised at the end of asansa.

Pachhimottanasana Halasana Sarvangasana Shavasana Shirshasana

Headache Suryanamaskara Shirshasana Sarvangasana Uttanapadasana Padmasana Pachhimottanasana Shavasana Pranayama

Migraine

Dr. Shamanthakamani NarendranM.D. (Pead), Ph.D. (Yoga Science)

Suksma Vyama

• Wrist-Manibandha Sakti Vikasaka 11 rounds

• Back of Hand-Karaprasta 11 rounds

• Sakti vikasaka

• Fingers – Anguli Sakti Vikasaka 11 rounds

• Elbows – Kaphoni Sakti Vikasaka 11 rounds

• Neck – Griva Sakti Vikasaka-I 11 rounds

• Neck – Sakti Vikasaka-II 11 rounds

• Back – Kati Sakti Vikasaka-I 11 rounds

INTEGRATED APPROACH OF YOGA THERAPY

Suksma Vyama• Back – Kati Sakti Vikasaka-II 11

rounds• Knees – Janu Sakti Vikasaka 11

rounds• Claves – Pindali Sakti Vikasaka 11

rounds• Eyes – Netra Sakti Vikasaka 11

rounds• Ears – Karna Sakti Vikasaka 11

rounds

Shithilikarana vyayama (Loosening Exercise)• Jogging• Pavanamuktasana Kriya 3 stages each• Quick Relaxation technique

Yogasana• Suryanamaskara 12 counts 3 rounds• Ardhakati Cakrasana 1 min• Ardha Cakrasana 1 min• Padahasatasana 3 min• Bhujangasana 1 min• Salabhasana 1 min• Viparita Karani 3 min• Sarvangasana 3 min• Matsyasana 1 min• Sirsasana or Ardhasirsasana 1-3 min• Sasankasana or Yoga Muda 3 min• Ustrasana 1 min• Savasana (DRT)

Kriya

• Jala Neti

• Trataka (on non-flickering lamp)

Meditation (Dharana, Dhyana)

• Nadanusandhana

• AAA-9, UUU-9, MMM-9

• OM Meditation Twice a day 10 min

• Cyclic Meditation with open eyes 30 min

AVOID FAST BREATHING

• General considerations: People with epilepsy usually need long-term medication to prevent further seizures. Their physical condition and psychological states vary considerably and individual approach is advisable.

• Contraindications: It is safer to avoid long yoga Nidra because of the risk of untimely sleep which may induce a seizure. On the other hand short-term muscle relaxation like Savasana is helpful. Kapalabhati and Bhastrika could induce a seizure and should probably be avoided.

SPECIFIC YOGA PRACTICE

• Recommendations: There is medical data about the usefulness of short muscle relaxation in the prevention of seizures. Yoga tradition recommends many other practices, see VYASA, Yoga publications.

Recommended asanas :

• Suryanamaskaras

• Sarvangasana

• Sirshasana

• Halasana

• Pachhimottanasana

• Matsyasana

• Paryankasana

• Shavasana

• Pranayama

YOGA

MIND = CITTA / MANAH

ONE THOUGHT = ONE UNIT OF MIND

MIND - CONGLOMERATION OF THOUGHTS

CONGLOMERATION OF THOUGHTS

-PATANJALI

WHAT IS MIND?

yoga is to gain mastery over thoughts

yoga is to gain mastery over thoughts

MIND - ITS FACETS:

MIND (RANDOM)

INTELLECT

MEMORY

EGO ’I’

RAJA YOGA -DIRECT CONTROL OF MIND

ENERGY

WASTED

NO CONNECTION BETWEEN THOUGHTS

EG: FAN, GARDEN, IDLI, SKY

RANDOM MIND- CANCALATA

FROM CANCALATA TO ÄKAGRATA

CONCENTRATION

• CONCENTRATION = CHANNELISED

ENERGIES

* EDUCATION IS TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION

CONCENTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR SUCCESS

DHARANA - SINGLE THOUGHT

CANCALATA - MULTIPLE SUBJECTS

MULTIPLE

THOUGHTS

EKAGRATA -SINGLE SUBJECT

DHARANA

(MIND)

(INTELLECT)

(MEMORY)

MULTIPLE

THOUGHTS

DHARANA- FOCUSSING

DHARANA

•LASER FUSION

•LENS

ARJUNA AND THE BIRD’S EYE

TRATAKA

FOCUS - CLOSE THE EYES

PERCEPTION - PERSISTENCE OF VISION

AT EYE LEVEL

•DHARANA - RECALLING

- MEMORY WAY

PROCESS OF REMEMBERING

DHARANA - MEMORY WAY

SINGLE THOUGHT

SLOWNESS BMR

WAKEFULNESS(AWARENESS)

EFFORTLESSNESS

EXPANSIVENESS (LIGHTNESS)

DHYANA - FEATURES

DHYANA - TECHNIQUE

JAPA- THE EASY TOOL

1. INCREASING AND DECREASING

SPEED

2. SLOW DOWN

3. BED OF SILENCE

4. JAPA IN BLISSFUL SILENCE

DHYANA - MEDITATIONANTARANGA YOGA

DHARANA (FOCUS)

DHYANA (DEFOCUS)

SAMADHI (JUMP WITHIN)

EFFORTLESSDHARANA IS DHYANA

PHYSICAL WORLD : QUANTUM JUMP

OF ELECTRONS

SUBTLE WORLD : JUMPING INTO

SUBTLER LAYER OF CONSCIOUSNESS

SAMADHI - THE JUMP

SAMADHI IS THE BEGINNING NOT THE END

EXPANSION FROM ONE LEVEL TO NEXT

* BLISS FRAGRANCE OF BLISS

* EXPANSION LIGHTNESS

* KNOWLEDGE DEEPER PERCEPTION

* POWER GREATER CREATIVITY

UNPARALLELED BLISS OF SAMADHI

SAMADHI - THE WAY TO BLISS

YOGA MODULE FORANXIETY

Daily morning Pranayama (1-5) Sithlikarana Vyayama (1-15) Meditation ( 1 or 2) Yogasanas (1-15)

Kriyas – Weekly once Candra Anuloma Viloma Pranayama 4

times a day and 27 rounds each time

YOGA MODULE FORDEPRESSION

Daily morning Sithlikarana Vyayama (1-15) Yogasanas (1-15) Pranayama (1-5) Meditation ( 1 & 2 alternate)

Kriyas – Twice a week once Surya Anuloma Viloma Pranayama 4

times a day and 27 rounds each time

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Sithilikarana Vyayama (loosening exercises) Jogging Spinal twist and Spinal stretch Knee stretch Forward and Backward bending Alternate toe touching Suryanamaskar Relax by walking Tiger stretch Alternate Bhujangasana and Parvathasana Cycling Pascimottanasana stretch Side leg raising Quick relaxation technique (QRT)

Yogasanas Ardhakati cakrasana Padahastasana Ardha cakrasana Bhujangasana Salabhasana Dhanurasana Sarvangasana Matsyasana Halasana Chakrasana Sasankasana Vakrasana/ Ardha-Matsyendrasana Ustrasana Deep relaxation technique (DRT)

Pranayama Kapalabhati Vibhaga pranayama (Sectional breathing) Surya Anuloma pranayama Nadi suddhi Sitali/ Sitkari/ Sadanta BhramariMeditation (Dhyana Dharana) Nadanusandhana OM meditationKriyas Jala Neti Sutra Neti Vaman Dhouti

SPECIFIC PRACTICE General considerations: Severe depressions

associated with the risk of suicide should be treated medically, if possible.

Contraindications: Most Yoga practices are helpful. The problem is that depressive people have little enthusiasm to practice. After overcoming the first dislike, they may find Yoga practices (or physical exercise or karma Yoga) helpful. According to some authors, long periods of relaxation or meditation may “close up” some depressive people even more.

Recommendations: Relaxation, especially short, physical exercises and physical work are usually beneficial.

Recommended asanas : Pranayama Suryanamaskara Sarvangasana Matsyasana Dhanurasana Halasana

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR COMMON PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERSSithilikarana Vyayama (loosening exercises) Jogging Spinal twist and Spinal stretch Knee stretch Forward and Backward bending Alternate toe touching Suryanamaskar Relax by walking Tiger stretch Alternate Bhujangasana and Parvathasana Cycling Pascimottanasana stretch Side leg raising Quick relaxation technique (QRT)

Yogasanas Ardhakati cakrasana Padahastasana Ardha cakrasana Bhujangasana Salabhasana Dhanurasana Sarvangasana Matsyasana Halasana Chakrasana Sasankasana Vakrasana/ Ardha-Matsyendrasana Ustrasana Deep relaxation technique (DRT)

Pranayama Kapalabhati Vibhaga pranayama (Sectional breathing) Surya Anuloma pranayama Nadi suddhi Sitali/ Sitkari/ Sadanta BhramariMeditation (Dhyana Dharana) Nadanusandhana OM meditationKriyas Jala Neti Sutra Neti Vaman Dhouti

SPECIFIC PRACTICE Neurosis General considerations: The tolerance and

needs of people with neuroses may vary considerably. Beside yoga these people may benefit from various forms of psychotherapy.

Contraindications: Usually little limitations. Sometimes long relaxation and meditation is not tolerated well because of the unpleasant thoughts and powerful memories which can arise.

Recommendations: Relaxation, physical exercises of yoga, many yoga practices according to individual needs.

Schizophrenia Contraindications: In severe mental problems

like schizophrenia or drug induced psychoses long meditation and relaxation may increase problems. This effect can be even stronger in unfamiliar environment. Also stimulating pranayamas (Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, practices with long internal breath retention) can activate unresolved problems and conflicts and should be usually avoided in severe mental problems.

Recommendations: Karma yoga, simple physical practices such as Pavanmuktasana, brief Savasana, support and understanding.

Sleep problems Contraindications: All practises activating the

body and mind shortly before going to sleep. Recommendations: Relaxation practices are

very beneficial, at the end of relaxation a student should not force himself/herself to sleep but should simply remain relaxed and wait. Balanced and regular life style are important.

Loss of appetite

Surya namaskara Sarvangasana Matsyasana Pachhimottanasana Ushtrasana Bhujangasana Simhasana Salabhasana Dhanurasana Makarasana

Jalaneti Sarvangasana Matsyasana Sirshasana Pranayama Shavasana

Forgetfulness (Amnesia) Jalaneti Sarvangasana Matsyasana Sirshasana Pranayama Suryanamaskara Natarajasana

Hysteria (Morbid excitement) Padmasana Vakrasana Ardhamatsendriyasana Vrukshasana Mandukasana Vajrasanam

Insomnia (Sleeplessness) Sarvangasana Shavasana Surya namaskara Shirshasana Pachhimottanasana Uttanapadasana Pranayama

Memory (bad)

Jalaneti Sarvangasana Matsyasana Sirshasana Pranayama

Mental depression

Pranayama Suryanamaskara Sarvangasana Matsyasana Dhanurasana Halasana

YOGA TECHNICS Annamaya kosa practices

Sukshma vyayama, Asanas

Relax, Loosen, Balance

Maintain mobility, prevent adhesions, after

surgery, during RT

PRANA

Excess in area of cancer

Basis pranayama - To balance & Prepare

PET Mudras - awareness of prana

Circulation of Prana

Balance & Reduce Excess

Deep Rest - Prepares for resolve

Resolve - Immune cells stamina

MANOMAYA KOSAMSRT -

BETTER CONCENTRATION - BOTH DHARANA & DHYANA

INTERNAL MASSAGE

MASTERY OVER EMOTIONS

DHARAN - DHAYANA - SAMADHI - SANYAMA

DHARANA- FOCUSSING

DHARANA

•LASER FUSION

•LENS

SINGLE THOUGHT

•SLOWNESS BMR

•WAKEFULNESS (AWARENESS)

•EFFORTLESSNESS

•EXPANSIVENESS (LIGHTNESS)

DHYANA - FEATURES

DHYANA - TECHNIQUE

JAPA- THE EASY TOOL

1. INCREASING AND DECREASING

SPEED

2. SLOW DOWN

3. BED OF SILENCE

4. JAPA IN BLISSFUL SILENCE

PHYSICAL WORLD : QUANTUM JUMP

OF ELECTRONS

SUBTLE WORLD : JUMPING INTO

SUBTLER LAYER OF CONSCIOUSNESS

SAMADHI - THE JUMP

SAMADHI IS THE BEGINNING NOT THE END

EXPANSION FROM ONE LEVEL TO NEXT

* BLISS FRAGRANCE OF BLISS

* EXPANSION LIGHTNESS

* KNOWLEDGE DEEPER PERCEPTION

* POWER GREATER CREATIVITY

UNPARALLELED BLISS OF SAMADHI

SAMADHI - THE WAY TO BLISS

TRAYAM EKATHRA SANYAMAH

SANYAMAH - THE WAY TO SIDDHI

DHARANA +

DHYANA +

SAMADHI

SUPPRESSED ANGER, FEAR, ANXIETY

OPEN-UP NEGATIVE/ POSITIVE

EMOTIONS ON-OFF TRICK TOWARDS

MASTERY TO CULTURE - SOFT emotions

MEMT

from Criticality - Respect

Violence - Gentleness

MIRTImagery very useful,

Pts asked to draw picture of

Macro phage engulfing cancer

cells

NK engulfing cancer cells.

YOGIC COUNCELLING VISAK

KNOWLEDGE OF

IMPERSHABILITY - CONFIDECE

DEEP REST - PROVIDES -

GROUND RESOLEVE IT IS

SILENCE THAT WORKS

ANAMSFEARLESS NESS

GIVING / SHARING -

LOVE JOY & HAPPINESS

GIVE & NEVER EXPECT

YOGA THERAPY INTERVENTION

Breathing exercises.

Relaxation techniques.

IRT, QRT, DRT.

Pranayama.

Positive guided imagery-MIRT

SMET.

Pranic energising technique.

Mind sound resonance technique.

FACT Conventional Treatment Adds

Years to life of a cancer patient

Yoga Therapy Adds Life to

their years making life

meaningful and willful.

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR ONCOLOGY

Breathing practices Hands in and out breathing Hands stretch breathing Ankle stretch breathing Straight leg raise breathing (Alternate legs)Suksma Vyayama (strengthening exercises) Manibandha sakti vikasaka (wrists) Karapristha sakti vikasaka (back of hands) Kaphoni sakti vikasana (elbows) Griva sakti vikasaka – I (neck) Griva sakti vikasaka – II (neck) Kati sakti vikasaka – I (back) Kati sakti vikasaka – II (back) Netra sakti vikasaka (eyes)

Yogasanas Ustrasana Bhujangasana Viparitakarani with wall support Deep relaxation technique (DRT)

Pranayama Kapalabhati Vibhaga pranayama (Sectional breathing) Surya Anuloma Chandra Anuloma Nadi suddhi Sitali/Sitkari/Sadanta pranayama Bhramari

Meditation (Dhyana Dharana)OM meditationCyclic meditation

Advanced meditation techniquesPranic energisation technique (PET)Mind imagery technique (MIRT)Mind sound resonance technique (MSRT)Mastering the emotions technique (MEMT)Vijnana sadhana kausala (VISAK)Anandamrta sincana (ANAMS)

KriyasJala NetiSutra NetiVaman Dhouti

Yoga teaches you to give up and avoid harmful habits like smoking by giving you mental strength through Meditation.

The simple cure is - Firstly, cleansing of the body of the debris and the starved dying cells and secondly, providing a live, atomically vibrant food, which will provide life force.

SPECIFIC PRACTICES

General considerations: It depends very much on the localisation, the type of tumour and other factors. Some tumours can be treated effectively and do not restrict the selection of practices at all, others demand extreme caution. Medical advice regarding the tolerance to exercises is advisable.

Contraindications: Excessive physical and mental strain of any kind decreases the natural resistance of the body.

Recommendations: Yogic relaxation can definitely be used to improve mental state, to decrease side effects of medical treatment, and to increase immunity. Perhaps also Pavanmuktasanasa, Nadi Shodhana without breath retention, Ujjayi, Bhramari, and Trataka.

Recommended Asanas : Suryanamaskara (Sun Salutation) - vitalises the entire

body.

Pranayama (Breathing Exercise)- should be practised regularly.

Yoga Sleep - also helps you to deal with the pain and reduces the feeling of nausea during chemotherapy. However, a yoga specialist or a Doctor needs to supervise your yoga practice.

YOGA PRACTICES



AIMS :


• RELIEF OF PAIN


PROMOTION OF POSITIVE HEALTHBreathing practices Hands in and out breathing Ankle stretch breathing Tiger breathing Rabbit breathing Sasankasana breathing Straight leg raise breathingSithilikarana vyayama (loosening exercise) Jogging Forward and Backward bending Side bending Twisting Pavanamuktasana kriya Suryanamaskar

Yogasanas


Prone Bhujangasana Salabhasana Dhanurasana

Supine Sarvangasana Matsyasana Cakrasana

Sitting Pascimottanasana Vakrasana/Ardha

Matsyendrasana Sasankasana/ Yogamudra Ustrasana Deep relaxation

technique (DRT)

PranayamaKapalabhatiVibhaga pranayama (Sectional breathing)Nadi suddhiMeditation (Dhyana Dharana)NadanusandhanaOM meditationKriyasJala NetiSutra NetiVaman Dhouti

SPECIFIC PRACTICES

General considerations: The physical abilities of elderly persons may vary considerably. Generally strenuous physical activity is less tolerated, the risk of fractures increases (e.g. when falling), and various chronic diseases are more common.

Contraindications: Extreme and long term backward bending of cervical spine may cause dizziness and restrict the blood flow blood in vertebral arteries which supply the brain. Contraindications are also related to specific health problems. Most elderly people do not feel comfortable in Savasana without a pillow or pad under their head (without it the rounded thoracic spine would bend the neck backward to much).

Recommendations: There are many gentle and suitable practices which should be selected according to individual needs (e.g. Pavanmuktasana, when sitting on a chair).

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