Saturday, September 5, 2009

YOGA FOR HERNIA

Due to natural weakness of the muscles, holding the organs in their original positions becomes difficult and organ gets protruded through a membrane or cavity wall, usually the abdominal cavity is known as hernia.
there are mainly three types of HERNIA


Inguinal hernia
Umbilical hernia
Femoral hernia




Inguinal hernia:

This type of hernia is very common in men. Maximum times this takes place before birth. In Inguinal hernia the groin region the testes descend into the scrotum through the narrow passage of inguinal canal. Due to this approaching downwards of the hernial contents into the scrotum it enlarges and becomes difficult to distinguish from the swelling of the testes or scrotum


Femoral hernia:

This type of hernia is generally found in women. In Femoral hernia the abdominal contents progress into the front of the thigh through an opening which carries the femoral artery into the leg. This artery supplies the blood to the leg.

Umbilical hernia:

This is another commonly happening hernia. It also occurs at birth or in infancy. In Umbilical hernia, the hernial sac bulges out through the umbilicus, which is the place of weak abdominal muscle.


Asanas




Pawan muktasana

Procedure

Exhale and while inhaling slowly raise the legs to a 90 degree angle from the floor.

Bend both legs at the knees and rest the thighs against the abdomen, keeping the knees and ankles together

Encircle the knees with both arms, hands clasping opposite elbows.

Bend the neck and place the chin on the knees. Continue to maintain the asana, breathing normally.

Sarvangasana
Procedure

Lie on your back.

Move your knees towards the chest.

Raise your pelvis and lower back.

Straighten your legs, making them point upwards.

Support your lower back with your hands.







Paschimottasna



Procedure




1. Sit on a mat with your legs stretched straight out in front of you.
2. Breathe OUT. Slowly bend forward, trying to touch your feet. Don't bend your knees.
3. If you feel a constriction while bending, straighten up slightly and then try and bend further forward.
4. Don't push yourself too hard. You may not be able to get very far if you are a beginner. Don't get impatient and push yourself too hard. You will only injure your muscles. Just bend forward as far as you can go.
5. It is important that you hold this pose. There is no point in just bouncing back and forth.
6. Exhale, while returning to normal position.



VAJRASANA







Procedure


Sit with legs extended together, hands by the side of the body, palm resting on the ground, fingers of the hands together pointing forward.

Fold the right leg at the knee and place the foot under the right buttock.Sole will remain inside.
Similarly folding the left foot, place it under the left buttock.

Hands resting on the respective thighs.

Sit erect, gaze in front close the eyes.
While returning to the original position,bend little towards right side take out your left leg and extend it.
Similarly extend your right leg and return to the original position.


and above of all PRANAYAMA are very helpful to cure any disease









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