Book of Yoga

  Yoga is not just about some poses. It is also about certain common breathing exercises which are called pranayama. These poses have proved helpful in case of many diseases. For asthmatic patients, the role of yoga as a treatment is debatable. While no modern doctor would say that yoga shall not be practiced by asthma sufferers, they would not like to call it a panacea for their ailment. The researchers around the world have notified the help provided by yoga poses for asthma patients, but they are not unanimous in counting it as an effective treatment of the ailment. Yoga asanas do provide stretch, strength and flexibility to the muscles of lungs and helps in opening up of the air passageways. Breathing exercises also do the same. However, these are believed to be helpful in preventing the disease. But, there could be other factors at play such as pollution or stress, which can lead to asthma issue. Regular practice of yoga and breathing exercises over the years might be help...

  Modern medical science treats asthmatic condition by providing inhale medicine for quick relief. For treating asthma effectively using a holistic approach incorporating the modern medicine as well as alternative traditional wellness practices shall be used. The condition for asthma can be prevented, relieved or even reversed by regular practice of certain yoga asanas.  These postures are given here. 1.   Ardha Matsyendrasana ( Sitting Half Spinal twist)   2.   Virabhadra Asana (Warrior Pose) 3.   Danda Asana (Staff Pose)   4.   Salamba Sarvanga Asana (Shoulder Stand)   5.   Ustra Asana (Camel Pose)   6.   Savasana (Corpse Pose)   7.   Adhomukha Svanasana (Downward facing dog stretch)   8.   Setu Bandh Aasana (Bridge pose)   9.   Bhujang Asana (Cobra pose)   10.               Baddhakon Asana (Butterf...

  In simple words, asthma is a condition which a person is not able to breathe normally due to constriction of air passage. This condition can arise due to a number of reasons, some of which are pollution, climatic conditions, allergies, endocrine factors and emotional factors. People prone to asthma can also have the asthmatic attacks which can happen suddenly. The treatment for this condition is generally done through inhaling medicine which provides instant relief. This approach is not complete in itself since it provides temporary relief until the next attack happens. Further, there are adverse effects of using these medicines over a period of time. For this reason, there is a need for adopting a more holistic approach by incorporating Yoga Asanas, Pranayama and Meditation relevant for treating this disease in daily life. Yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation have been found to be effective in treating this condition. The only requirement from the patient is to practice the...