Yoga can cure Asthma
(Akhand Jyoti,July-Aug.2010)
Asan- Persons whose joints are stiff can start practicing pavan muktasan series of asans in the beginning. Then they must practice the following asans under the expert guidance of a yoga teacher up to their capacity – Hastottanasan, Dwi-konasan, Marjari asan, Makarasan. Gomukhasan, Sarvangasan, Matsyasan, Simhasan, Baddha Padmasan, Lolasan, Tolangulasan, Parivrutta Janushirshasan. These asans bring into order the arrangement of lungs, breathing tracks and other related organs. They strengthen the spinal cord and muscles. Their practice opens the blocked flow of electric current through the nerves of the nervous system and the entire body becomes vibrant. These are extremely helpful in successful treatment of asthma.
Surya Namaskar – Practice these slowly and with conscious attention to breathing. Increase the practice to seven rounds at sunrise. Pragya Yog can also be performed along with.
Pranayam- Nadi-shodhan Pranayam helps in increasing awareness of and control on acts of inhalation and exhalation. Performing Bhastrika Pranayam with Kumbhak and Jalandhar Bandh enhances the strength of lungs and increases the breathing capacity.
Shat-Kriya – Practice Kunjal and Neti using salted and warm water early in the morning. It is possible to cure asthma with these Kriyas because they help in liquefying and egesting the viscous and thick phlegm stuck on the mucous membranes. Vastra Dhauti is another good practice for this, but do that only under expert supervision. Shankh Prakshalan helps in re-vitalizing the power of digestion of the asthma patient and relieves constipation.
Shithalikaran– Yog nidra provides immense benefit to asthma patient. Practice it daily. If sufficient time is not available for its practice then lie down in Shavasan and try to practice awareness of breathing right down to the stomach.
Dhyan – Ajapa Jap Practice revolving the movement of breath up and down from throat to navel along the outer extra-sensory path of breath while chanting Soham mantra. This practice helps in removing the root causes of disease hidden in the unconscious mind.
Upvas – Fast for at least one whole day in a week. If that is not possible, skip at least one evening meal. Drink a lot of water. In one glass of warm water, mix the juice of half a piece of lemon and two spoons of honey, and drink. Along with that, boiled and cooled solution (kadha) of lemon juice, agya-ghas, tulsi, ginger and black pepper can be taken.
Food – Take simple and Sattwic food, mostly consisting of sufficient quantity of fresh fruits, lightly boiled and green leafy vegetables. Substances that enhance phlegm like rice, sweets, milk products, maida, dry fruits, heavy and oily foods, packaged fast-foods etc. should be strictly avoided. Heavy food can be taken at lunch but dinners should be very light. Take fruits and fruit juices at breakfast.
Other Useful Suggestions
1. When asthma attacks stop taking all food. Take recourse to Kunjal and Neti Kriyas and lie down in Shavasan.
2. Practice swimming. It is the most beneficial exercise for asthma patients. Limited amount of running and jogging are also helpful.
3. Take daily morning bath with cold water. Pour cold water especially on neck and shoulders.
Thus a continuous practice of these yogic activities, along with a balanced lifestyle and eating habits, can help in completely curing asthma. All patients of asthma must start practicing these activities with a firm resolve. They would definitely benefit immensely from them. In the next article we shall explain in detail the yogic treatment of sinusitis.
Pranayam- Nadi-shodhan Pranayam helps in increasing awareness of and control on acts of inhalation and exhalation. Performing Bhastrika Pranayam with Kumbhak and Jalandhar Bandh enhances the strength of lungs and increases the breathing capacity.
Shat-Kriya – Practice Kunjal and Neti using salted and warm water early in the morning. It is possible to cure asthma with these Kriyas because they help in liquefying and egesting the viscous and thick phlegm stuck on the mucous membranes. Vastra Dhauti is another good practice for this, but do that only under expert supervision. Shankh Prakshalan helps in re-vitalizing the power of digestion of the asthma patient and relieves constipation.
Shithalikaran– Yog nidra provides immense benefit to asthma patient. Practice it daily. If sufficient time is not available for its practice then lie down in Shavasan and try to practice awareness of breathing right down to the stomach.
Dhyan – Ajapa Jap Practice revolving the movement of breath up and down from throat to navel along the outer extra-sensory path of breath while chanting Soham mantra. This practice helps in removing the root causes of disease hidden in the unconscious mind.
Upvas – Fast for at least one whole day in a week. If that is not possible, skip at least one evening meal. Drink a lot of water. In one glass of warm water, mix the juice of half a piece of lemon and two spoons of honey, and drink. Along with that, boiled and cooled solution (kadha) of lemon juice, agya-ghas, tulsi, ginger and black pepper can be taken.
Food – Take simple and Sattwic food, mostly consisting of sufficient quantity of fresh fruits, lightly boiled and green leafy vegetables. Substances that enhance phlegm like rice, sweets, milk products, maida, dry fruits, heavy and oily foods, packaged fast-foods etc. should be strictly avoided. Heavy food can be taken at lunch but dinners should be very light. Take fruits and fruit juices at breakfast.
Other Useful Suggestions
1. When asthma attacks stop taking all food. Take recourse to Kunjal and Neti Kriyas and lie down in Shavasan.
2. Practice swimming. It is the most beneficial exercise for asthma patients. Limited amount of running and jogging are also helpful.
3. Take daily morning bath with cold water. Pour cold water especially on neck and shoulders.
Thus a continuous practice of these yogic activities, along with a balanced lifestyle and eating habits, can help in completely curing asthma. All patients of asthma must start practicing these activities with a firm resolve. They would definitely benefit immensely from them. In the next article we shall explain in detail the yogic treatment of sinusitis.
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