Yoga Therapy Techniques

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
PROBLEM SEEN ONLY IN VITAL

ORGANS LIKE HEART AND BRAIN
NORMALLY VERY SLOW

STRESS FREE LIFESTYLE
HEART ATTACK AT 90TH YEAR,
MODERN LIFESTYLE
RAPID AGING - 35 - 50 YEARS
HYPERTENSION
&
CAD
DHIJA
VYDHIS
IS EXCESSIVE SPEED
IN
MANOMAYA KOSA
CM - DEEP REST
CALMNESS
- MEDITATION
DIVINE MOOD - CALM - REST
PURE LOVE
SURRENDER TO DIVINE
ANGER & IRRITABILITY
PARDON
TENSION AND FEAR
FAITH IN DIVINE
JEALOUSY AND HATRED
ACCEPTANCE
DEPRESSION
CONFIDENCE
THE EXCESSIVE SPEED

PERCOLATES AS IMBALANCES
IN
THE EXCESSIVE SPEED

MANIFESTS AS HYPER REACTIVE HABIT OF
PERSISTANT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
(CONSTRICTION OF BLOOD VESSELS)
AT
DEEP REST
DRT
QRT
IRT
TO MIND BODY COMPLEX

IRT
QRT
QRT
CM
CM
CM
DRT
CM
INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR

HYPERTENSION
Suksma Vyayama (strengthening the joints)

Loosening of wrists
Shoulder rotation
Padasancalana
Drill walking
Breathing 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/ Sadanta
Meditation (Dhyana Dharana)
Nadanusandhana
OM meditation
Kriyas
Jala Neti
Vamana Dhouti
Kapalabhati (20-40 strokes/minute)

HEART DISEASES
Loosening Exercises
Loosening of fingers
Shoulder rotation
Drill walking
Instant relaxation
technique (IRT)
Breathing practices
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
patients 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
trainees
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

HEART DISEASES
Loosening Exercises
Shoulder rotation
Drill walking
Instant relaxation
technique (IRT)
Breathing practices
Rabbit 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)

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.

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 patients

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 trainees 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

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
ACUTE EPISODES - CHAIR BREATHING

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
ASANAS
AVOID NONE
GRADUALLY BUILD UP TO DIFFERENT
POSTURES AND DYNAMIC ASANAS
COMPLEMENTARY POSTURES DRAINAGE OF SECRETION - FORWARD
BEND
ASANAS HOW ?
OPEN UP CHEST
IMPROVE LUNG CAPACITY
BACKWARD BENDS
BHUJANGA,
DHANUR,USTRA
GENERAL STAMINA DYNAMIC ASANAS
SITHILEKARANA,
SURYA NAMASKARA
BALANCE OF PRANA
ASANAS HOW ?
BETTER TOLERANCE TO
EXERCISE- STIMULUS-RELAX
GRADED GRADUAL
IMPROVEMENT OF
EXERTION TOLERANCE
PRANIC BALANCE
KRIYAS
CLEAN THE PASSAGES -NETI
CLEAR THE DIGESTION DHOUTI
SHANKHA PRAKSHALANA
ALLERGY - HYPER-REACTIVITY
MASTERY OVER SNEEZING

REFLEX
JALANATI
KRIYAS
STAMINA BUILDING
JALA NETI - WATER

NON SPECIFIC IRRITANT - ACCEPT
SUTRA NETI - RUBBER TUBE
STRONGER NON SPECIFIC IRRITANT
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
STRESS REDUCTION
DEVOTIONAL SESSION
EMOTION CULTURE
REPLACE EMOTIONAL SENSITIVITY
BY EMOTIONAL MASTERY
CONFLICTS ARISE BECAUSE OF

EMOTIONAL HYPER SENSITIVITY
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

ASTHMA
Breathing practices
Hands in and out breathing
Dog breathing
Rabbit breathing
Tiger breathing
Sasankasana breathing
Instant relaxation technique (IRT)
Loosening Exercises
Forward and backward bending
Side bending
Pavanamuktasana kriya
Yogasanas
Standing
Ardhakati cakrasana
Ardha cakrasana
Padahastasana
Sitting
Vajrasana
Vakrasana
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Pascimottanasana
Prone
Bhujangasana
Salabhasana
Supine
Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Halasana
Pranayama
Surya Anuloma Viloma pranayama
Candra Anuloma Viloma pranayama
Nadisuddi pranayama
Sitali/ Sitkari/ Sadanta pranayama
Bhramari pranayama
Meditation
Nadanusandhana
OM-Dhyana (meditation)/
Cyclic meditation

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR ASTHMA

Breathing practices
Tiger breathing
Rabbit breathing
Dog breathing (eyes closed)
Back stretch
Tiger stretch
Yoga chair breathing
Sithilikarana Vyayama (loosening exercises)
Suryanamaskar
Yogasanas
Ardhakati cakrasana
Padahastasana
Ardha cakrasana
Bhujangasana
Salabhasana
Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Pranayama
Kapalabhati
Vibhaga pranayama (Sectional breathing)
Surya Anuloma
Nadi suddhi
Bhramari
Nadanusandhana
OM meditation
Kriyas
Jala Neti
Sutra Neti
Vaman Dhouti
YOGA CHAIR BREATHING

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.
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.
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.
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.
1.
Step 7 (Ardhachakrasana Padahastasana in 3 stages)

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) Practice
Phase 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 3035 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.
The Breathing Exercises oxygenate lungs, and

increase their flexibility.
By strengthening immune system, they also
reduce dependency on medication.
Daily Practice :
Jal Neti Kriya
Bhastrika Pranayam
Nadi Shodak Pranayam
Ujjayi Pranayam
Pranayama massages
the body cells and inner organs.
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 :
STRESS REDUCTION
RELIEF OF PAIN

ALLERGIC RHINITIS
Breathing practices
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
Pranayama
Kriyas
Kapalabhati
Jala Neti
Vibhaga pranayama
Sutra Neti
Nadi suddhi
Vaman Dhouti
Ujjyi pranayama
Bhastrika pranayama
Bhramara / Bhramari pranayama
Chanting (Maha mrityunjaya mantra, songs & bhajans)
Simha Mudra
Meditation (Dhyana & Dharana)
Nadanusandhana
OM meditation
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.

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.
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 :
STRESS REDUCTION
RELIEF OF PAIN

COPD
Breathing practices
Tiger breathing
Rabbit breathing
Back stretch
Tiger stretch
Suryanamaskar
Yogasanas
Ardhakati cakrasana
Padahastasana
Ardha cakrasana
Bhujangasana
Salabhasana
Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Pranayama
Kapalabhati
Surya Anuloma
Nadi suddhi
Bhramari
Nadanusandhana
OM meditation
Kriyas
Jala Neti
Sutra Neti
Vaman Dhouti
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 :
STRESS REDUCTION
RELIEF OF PAIN

PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS
Breathing practices
Tiger breathing
Rabbit breathing
Back stretch
Tiger stretch
Suryanamaskar
Yogasanas
Ardhakati cakrasana
Padahastasana
Ardha cakrasana
Bhujangasana
Salabhasana
Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Pranayama
Kapalabhati
Surya Anuloma
Nadi suddhi
Bhramari
Nadanusandhana
OM meditation
Kriyas
Jala Neti
Sutra Neti
Vaman Dhouti
SPECIFIC PRACTICES
Jalaneti
Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Vajrasana
Supta Vajrasana
YOGA PRACTICES
AIMS :
STRESS REDUCTION
RELIEF OF PAIN

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

Mukha dhouti
Laughter
Mouth twisting
Tongue twisting
Head rolling
Vaksakti vikasaka
Yogasanas
Ardhakati cakrasana
Ardha cakrasana
Padahastasana
Bhujangasana
Salabhasana
Viparita karani
Sarvangasana
Halasana
Matsyasana
Pranayama
Kriyas
Kapalabhati
Jala Neti
Vibhaga pranayama
Sutra Neti
Nadi suddhi
Vaman Dhouti
Ujjyi pranayama
Bhastrika pranayama
Simha Mudra
Nadanusandhana
OM meditation
SPECIFIC PRACTICES
Pranayama
Static Jogging
Jalaneti
Supta Vajrasana
Chakrasana
YOGA PRACTICES
AIMS :
STRESS REDUCTION
RELIEF OF PAIN

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

Mukha dhouti
Laughter
Mouth twisting
Tongue twisting
Head rolling
Vaksakti vikasaka
Yogasanas
Ardhakati cakrasana
Ardha cakrasana
Padahastasana
Bhujangasana
Salabhasana
Viparita karani
Sarvangasana
Halasana
Matsyasana
Pranayama
Kriyas
Kapalabhati
Jala Neti
Vibhaga pranayama
Sutra Neti
Nadi suddhi
Vaman Dhouti
Ujjyi pranayama
Bhastrika pranayama
Simha Mudra
Nadanusandhana
OM meditation
SPECIFIC PRACTICES
Suryanamaskara
Shirshasana
Sarvangasana
Pachhimottanasana
Shavasana
Pranayama
YOGA FOR
CEREBROVASCULAR
DISEASE
YOGA PRACTICES
AIMS :
STRESS REDUCTION
RELIEF OF PAIN
PROMOTION OF POSITIVE HEALTH

Breathing practices
Tiger breathing
Rabbit breathing
Sithilikarana vyayama (loosening exercise)
Jogging
Forward and Backward bending
Side bending
Twisting
Suryanamaskar
Yogasanas
Standing
Ardhakati cakrasana
Ardha cakrasana
Padahastasana
Prone
Bhujangasana
Salabhasana
Dhanurasana
Supine
Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Cakrasana
Sitting
Pascimottanasana
Vakrasana/Ardha
Matsyendrasana
Sasankasana/ Yogamudra
Ustrasana
Deep relaxation
technique (DRT)
Pranayama
Kapalabhati
Nadi suddhi
Nadanusandhana
OM meditation
Kriyas
Jala Neti
Sutra Neti
Vaman Dhouti
Suryanamaskara
Natarajasana
Santulanasana
Shirshasana
Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Dhanurasana
Pachhimottanasana
Shavasana
Pranayama
SPECIFIC PRACTICE
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.
YOGA
FOR
PAIN
YOGA PRACTICES
AIMS :
STRESS REDUCTION
RELIEF OF PAIN
SPECIFIC PRACTICE
Severe pain in the
stomach & Bowels
Suryanamaskara
Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Shavasana
Jaladhauti
Pranayama
Ear pain & Eye pain
Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Ardha Matsendriyasana
Karnapedasana
Akarna Dhanurasana
Shavasana
Finger swellings & Pains
Lumbar pain
Suryanamaskara
Sarvangasana
Shirshasana
Gomukhasana
Matsyasana
Dhanurasana
Pachhimottanasana
Shavasana
Pranayama
Uttanapadasana
Noukasana
Sarvangasana
Bhujangasana
Sarpasana
Salabhasana
Dhanurasana
Halasana
Muscular & Body pain Sciatica Pain (leg pain)
Suryanamaskara
Sarvangasana
Halasana
Bhujangasana
Shavasana
Pranayama
Ushtrasana
Uttanapadasana
Naukasana
Sarpasana
YOGA
FOR
HEAD ACHE
YOGA PRACTICES
AIMS :
STRESS REDUCTION
RELIEF OF PAIN
KRIYAS
ANNAMAYA KOSA
Vamana dhouti once a week

Performed at the beginning of headache
can abate an attack.
o KAPALABHATI
o JALA NETI
o TRATAKA
AVOID DURING SEVERE H.A
HEAD ROLLING -Massages the scalp muscle

Releases pranic blocks
ASANAS
ASANAS
BASIC SET OF 12 ASANAS
Deep rest
Sthira sukham sanm
Stability and effortlessness in the
final position
ASANAS
BASIC SET OF 12 ASANAS
- DEEP REST
PRAYATNA SHAITHILYA
RELAXATION
ANANTA SAMAPATTI
JOY OF EXPANSION

PRANA
PRANAMAYA KOSA
PRANIC IMBALANCE
SAMANA
APANA
ATIJERNATVAM
TOO
MUCH OF
PRANA
DRAWN
TO HEAD
APANA
SAMANA
PRANA
PRANIC IMBALANCE
PRANAYAMA
SECTIONAL BREATHING DIVERTS TO SAMANA

SAV- RIGHT SIDED HEADACHE
CAV- LEFT SIDED HEADACHE
N S- BALANCE
MANOMAYA KOSA
Aim of IAYT in tension H.A

= A bad habit of excessive
focussing and speed
= A good habit
Of defocussing
and expansion
VERY USEFUL
TO SLOW DOWN
MEDITATION
MOVE
FROM DHARANA TO DHYANA

FROM DHYANA TO SAMADHI
VIJNANAMAYA KOSA
PURPOSE OF LIFE
NATURE OF HAPPINESS
MEANING OF LIFE
ANANDAMAYA KOSA
BLISS AND SATISFACTION

IS MY TRUE NATURE
YOGASTAH KURU KARMANI
LIFE OF JOY, HUMOUR,

ACCEPTANCE, SURRENDER

HEADACHE AND NECK PAIN
Loosening and breathing exercises
Loosening of wrists
Rotation of shoulder
Neck bending
Neck rotation
Pada sancalana
Hand stretch breathing
Tiger breathing
Head rolling
Suryanamaskara
Yogasanas
Ardhakaticakrasana
Padahastasana
Trikonasana
Ustrasana
Bhujangasana
Salabhasana
Matsyasana
Viparitakarini
Pranayama
Kapalabhati
Vibhaga pranayama
Candra Anuloma pranayama
Nadi suddhi
Bhramari
Nadanusandhana
OM meditation
Kriyas
Jala Neti
Sutra Neti
Vamana Dhouti
Avoid
Supine postures Dhanurasana
Severe cases of headach and neck pain should
also avoid
Extreme forward bending
Sutra Neti
Vamana Dhouti
SPECIFIC PRACTICE
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.
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.
Headache
Pachhimottanasana
Halasana
Sarvangasana
Shavasana
Shirshasana
Migraine
Suryanamaskara
Shirshasana
Sarvangasana
Uttanapadasana
Padmasana
Pachhimottanasana
Shavasana
Pranayama
M.D. (Pead), Ph.D. (Yoga Science)
INTEGRATED APPROACH OF
YOGA THERAPY
Suksma Vyama
Wrist-Manibandha Sakti Vikasaka
Back of Hand-Karaprasta
Sakti vikasaka
Fingers Anguli Sakti Vikasaka
Elbows Kaphoni Sakti Vikasaka
Neck Griva Sakti Vikasaka-I
Neck Sakti Vikasaka-II
Back Kati Sakti Vikasaka-I
11 rounds
11 rounds
11 rounds
11 rounds
11 rounds
11 rounds
11 rounds
Suksma Vyama
Back Kati Sakti Vikasaka-II
Knees Janu Sakti Vikasaka
Claves Pindali Sakti Vikasaka
Eyes Netra Sakti Vikasaka
Ears Karna Sakti Vikasaka
11 rounds
11 rounds
11 rounds
11 rounds
11 rounds
Shithilikarana vyayama (Loosening Exercise)

Jogging
Pavanamuktasana Kriya 3 stages each
Quick Relaxation technique
Yogasana
Suryanamaskara 12 counts
Ardhakati Cakrasana
Ardha Cakrasana
Padahasatasana
Bhujangasana
Salabhasana
Viparita Karani
Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Sirsasana or Ardhasirsasana
Sasankasana or Yoga Muda
Ustrasana
Savasana (DRT)
3 rounds
1 min
1 min
3 min
1 min
1 min
3 min
3 min
1 min
1-3 min
3 min
1 min
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
SPECIFIC YOGA PRACTICE

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.
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

Science)
YOGA
MIND = CITTA / MANAH
ONE THOUGHT = ONE UNIT OF MIND
MIND - CONGLOMERATION OF THOUGHTS
WHAT IS MIND?
CONGLOMERATION OF THOUGHTS
yoga
yoga is
is to
to gain
gain
mastery
mastery over
over thoughts
thoughts
-PATANJALI
MIND - ITS
MIND
FACETS:
(RANDOM)
INTELLECT
MEMORY
EGO I
RAJA YOGA
DIRECT CONTROL OF MIND
RANDOM MIND- CANCALATA

ENERGY
WASTED
NO CONNECTION BETWEEN THOUGHTS

EG: FAN, GARDEN, IDLI, SKY
CONCENTRATION
FROM CANCALATA TO KAGRATA
CONCENTRATION
= CHANNELISED
ENERGIES
* EDUCATION
IS TO DEVELOP
CONCENTRATION
CONCENTRATION IS
MANDATORY FOR SUCCESS
DHARANA
CANCALATA - MULTIPLE SUBJECTS
(MIND)
MULTIPLE
THOUGHTS
MULTIPLE THOUGHTS
(INTELLECT)
EKAGRATA -SINGLE SUBJECT
DHARANA
(MEMORY)
- SINGLE THOUGHT
DHARANA- FOCUSSING
DHARANA
LASER FUSION
LENS
ARJUNA AND THE BIRDS EYE
DHARANA - MEMORY WAY

TRATAKA
FOCUS - CLOSE THE EYES
PERCEPTION - PERSISTENCE OF VISION
AT EYE LEVEL
DHARANA - RECALLING
- MEMORY WAY
PROCESS OF
REMEMBERING
DHYANA - FEATURES
SINGLE THOUGHT
SLOWNESS
BMR
WAKEFULNESS
(AWARENESS)
EFFORTLESSNESS
EXPANSIVENESS
(LIGHTNESS)
DHYANA - TECHNIQUE
JAPA- THE EASY TOOL
1. INCREASING AND DECREASING
SPEED
2. SLOW DOWN
3. BED OF SILENCE
4. JAPA IN BLISSFUL SILENCE
DHYANA - MEDITATION
ANTARANGA YOGA
DHARANA
(FOCUS)
DHYANA
(DEFOCUS)
SAMADHI
(JUMP WITHIN)
EFFORTLESS
DHARANA IS DHYANA
SAMADHI - THE JUMP

PHYSICAL WORLD : QUANTUM JUMP
OF ELECTRONS
SUBTLE WORLD
: JUMPING INTO
SUBTLER LAYER OF
CONSCIOUSNESS
SAMADHI IS THE BEGINNING

NOT THE END
SAMADHI - THE WAY TO BLISS

EXPANSION FROM ONE LEVEL TO NEXT
* BLISS
FRAGRANCE OF BLISS
* EXPANSION
LIGHTNESS
* KNOWLEDGE
DEEPER PERCEPTION
* POWER
GREATER CREATIVITY
UNPARALLELED BLISS OF
SAMADHI
YOGA MODULE FOR

ANXIETY
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 FOR

DEPRESSION
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

ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Jogging
Spinal twist and Spinal stretch
Knee stretch
Alternate toe touching
Suryanamaskar
Relax by walking
Tiger stretch
Alternate Bhujangasana and Parvathasana
Cycling
Pascimottanasana stretch
Side leg raising
Yogasanas
Ardhakati cakrasana
Padahastasana
Ardha cakrasana
Bhujangasana
Salabhasana
Dhanurasana
Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Halasana
Chakrasana
Sasankasana
Ustrasana
Pranayama
Kapalabhati
Surya Anuloma pranayama
Nadi suddhi
Bhramari
Nadanusandhana
OM meditation
Kriyas
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

COMMON PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

Jogging
Spinal twist and Spinal stretch
Knee stretch
Alternate toe touching
Suryanamaskar
Relax by walking
Tiger stretch
Alternate Bhujangasana and Parvathasana
Cycling
Pascimottanasana stretch
Side leg raising
Yogasanas
Ardhakati cakrasana
Padahastasana
Ardha cakrasana
Bhujangasana
Salabhasana
Dhanurasana
Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Halasana
Chakrasana
Sasankasana
Ustrasana
Pranayama
Kapalabhati
Surya Anuloma pranayama
Nadi suddhi
Bhramari
Nadanusandhana
OM meditation
Kriyas
Jala Neti
Sutra Neti
Vaman Dhouti

Science)
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 KOSA
MSRT -
BETTER CONCENTRATION BOTH DHARANA & DHYANA

INTERNAL MASSAGE
MASTERY OVER EMOTIONS
DHARAN - DHAYANA - SAMADHI SANYAMA
DHARANA- FOCUSSING
DHARANA
R
E
S
LA
ON
I
S
FU
LENS
DHYANA - FEATURES
SINGLE THOUGHT
SLOWNESS
WAKEFULNESS
(AWARENESS)
EFFORTLESSNESS
EXPANSIVENESS
(LIGHTNESS)
BMR
DHYANA - TECHNIQUE
JAPA- THE EASY TOOL
1. INCREASING AND DECREASING
SPEED
2. SLOW DOWN
3. BED OF SILENCE
4. JAPA IN BLISSFUL SILENCE
SAMADHI - THE JUMP

PHYSICAL WORLD : QUANTUM JUMP
OF ELECTRONS
SUBTLE WORLD
: JUMPING INTO
SUBTLER LAYER OF
CONSCIOUSNESS
SAMADHI IS THE BEGINNING

NOT THE END
SAMADHI - THE WAY TO BLISS

EXPANSION FROM ONE LEVEL TO NEXT
* BLISS
FRAGRANCE OF BLISS
* EXPANSION
LIGHTNESS
* KNOWLEDGE
DEEPER PERCEPTION
* POWER
GREATER CREATIVITY
UNPARALLELED BLISS OF
SAMADHI
SANYAMAH - THE WAY TO SIDDHI
TRAYAM EKATHRA
SANYAMAH
DHARANA +
DHYANA
SAMADHI
MEMT
SUPPRESSED ANGER, FEAR, ANXIETY

OPEN-UP
NEGATIVE/ POSITIVE
EMOTIONS ON-OFF TRICK TOWARDS

MASTERY TO CULTURE - SOFT
emotions
from
Criticality - Respect
Violence - Gentleness
MIRT
Imagery 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
ANAMS
FEARLESS 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.

ONCOLOGY
Breathing practices
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
Pranayama
Kapalabhati
Surya Anuloma
Chandra Anuloma
Nadi suddhi
Sitali/Sitkari/Sadanta pranayama
Bhramari

OM meditation
Cyclic meditation
Advanced meditation techniques
Pranic energisation technique (PET)
Mind imagery technique (MIRT)
Mind sound resonance technique (MSRT)
Mastering the emotions technique (MEMT)
Vijnana sadhana kausala (VISAK)
Anandamrta sincana (ANAMS)
Kriyas
Jala Neti
Sutra Neti
Vaman Dhouti
SPECIFIC PRACTICES
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.
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.
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 :
STRESS REDUCTION
RELIEF OF PAIN
PROMOTION OF POSITIVE HEALTH

Breathing practices
Tiger breathing
Rabbit breathing
Sithilikarana vyayama (loosening exercise)
Jogging
Side bending
Twisting
Suryanamaskar
Yogasanas
Standing
Ardhakati cakrasana
Ardha cakrasana
Padahastasana
Prone
Bhujangasana
Salabhasana
Dhanurasana
Supine
Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Cakrasana
Sitting
Pascimottanasana
Vakrasana/Ardha
Matsyendrasana
Sasankasana/ Yogamudra
Ustrasana
Deep relaxation
technique (DRT)
Pranayama
Kapalabhati
Nadi suddhi
Nadanusandhana
OM meditation
Kriyas
Jala Neti
Sutra Neti
Vaman 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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YOGA THERAPY TECHNIQUES - 1

CAD & hypertension

Dr. Shamanthakamani Narendran

STRESS AND HYPERTENSION

LIFESTYLE & HOME REMEDIES

PROBLEM SEEN ONLY IN VITAL

NORMALLY VERY SLOW

ANGER & IRRITABILITY

TENSION AND FEAR

JEALOUSY AND HATRED

THE EXCESSIVE SPEED

THE EXCESSIVE SPEED

TO MIND BODY COMPLEX

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR

Suksma Vyayama (strengthening the joints)

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR

Acute attack - chair breathing

Yoga helps to cope with this stress so that do

For daily practice :

Recommendations: Patients shortly after

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR

Acute attack - chair breathing

Yoga helps one to cope with this stress so that

For daily practice :

General considerations: Consultation with patients

SPECIFIC YOGA PRACTICE

Dr. Shamanthakamani Narendran

Concept of yoga in reducing mental and physical

There is intimate connection between the mind

Slowing of respiratory rate, awareness of

The excessive speed, jerks, randomness of

Cooling Pranayama: Relaxes the muscles,

soothens the nervous system and reduces the

Anuloma Viloma Pranayama: Reduces the

Ujjayi: Strengthens the muscles of epiglottis and

Kriyas help in removing the inhibitions and

ANNAMAYA KOSA LEVEL:

DIET - SATVIK SIMPLE

DESENSITISE TO SENSITIVE FOODS

LIFE STYLE OF MODERATION

ACUTE EPISODES - CHAIR BREATHING

MASTERY OVER SNEEZING

JALA NETI - WATER

CONFLICTS ARISE BECAUSE OF

VIJNANA MAYA KOSA:

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR

Acute attack - chair breathing

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR ASTHMA

YOGA CHAIR BREATHING

Step 2 (neck muscles relaxation with chair support in

Step 3 (neck movement in Vajrasana in 3 stages)

Step 4 (Sasankasana movement in 3 stages)

Step 5 (relaxation in Tadasana)

Step 7 (Ardhachakrasana Padahastasana in 3 stages)

2. Movement with breathing (5 times)

Step 8 (Quick relaxation technique)

The Breathing Exercises oxygenate lungs, and

General considerations: This problem is

Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand) - corrects any

Pause for half a minute between the asanas.

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR

Karna sakti vikasaka

Once a person catches cold, only steps to