Y-42 Forward Stretch

Y-42 Forward Stretch

From the lying relaxation pose, raise your arms up over your head, inhaling. Then as you exhale, bring the arms up from behind you and begin to lift your head, neck and back slowly with the breath. When you are fully sitting, straighten the spine and continue with your exhalation bringing yourself down towards the legs. The spine must remain straight as you attempt to bring the chest to the thighs. (Not the head to the knees – this comes later). Continue reading “Y-42 Forward Stretch”

HS33 Diarrhea

HS33 Diarrhea

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HS01 THE BASIS OF SELF THERAPY
HS16 HOW TO USE THESE SUGGESTIONS
HS17 DESCRIPTION OF YOGA EXERCISES 3 OF THIS SERIES

I do not believe that it is always advisable to try to stop the symptom called diarrhea. In many cases it is the natural attempt of the body to purify itself or to remove some unwanted substance or bacteria from the body. In some cases, however, such as in babies and small children or when the symptoms have continued many days or when the body is weak and needs nutrients, then it may be wise to try to stop the diarrhea. There may in such cases be a danger of dehydration or loss of essential minerals and vitamins, and thus the need to stop it. Continue reading “HS33 Diarrhea”

HS49 Menopause

HS49 Menopause

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HS01 THE BASIS OF SELF THERAPY
HS16 HOW TO USE THESE SUGGESTIONS
HS17 DESCRIPTION OF YOGA EXERCISES

The process of menopause cannot be avoided but its on start can be delayed and its unpleasant side affects significantly reduced or almost completely eliminated. Some symptoms of reduced hormonal secretion are hot flashes, reduced interest in sex, insomnia, irritability, and emotional instability. If there is a disturbance in the parathyroid and thus in the calcium metabolism, then osteoporosis or arthritis can be the result. Continue reading “HS49 Menopause”

Y-43 Salutation to the Earth (Dynamic & Static)

Y-43 Salutation to the Earth (Dynamic & Static)

Sit on your knees. While inhaling, stretch your arms upwards and backwards over your head. Hold your breath while holding the stretch. Now exhale bringing your arms downwards touching the mat and sliding forward, lifting the buttocks off the ground so that the thighs come up to a 90 degree angle with the earth. Remain in this position with the chin and chest approaching the mat, while holding the lings empty (suspension). Continue reading “Y-43 Salutation to the Earth (Dynamic & Static)”

HS34 Digestive Problems

HS34 Digestive Problems

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HS01 THE BASIS OF SELF THERAPY
HS16 HOW TO USE THESE SUGGESTIONS
HS17 DESCRIPTION OF YOGA EXERCISES

There are a wide variety of possible problems that one can have with the digestive system. They may include a number of organs. Here we are discussing a basic sluggishness, weakness or inability of the digestive system to easily or completely digest food. Symptoms may be flatulence, frequent burping, discomfort after eating, pains in the abdominal area. If there are specific problems with the liver, gall bladder or pancreas see those sections specifically. There is also a special section for ulcers and gastritis. Continue reading “HS34 Digestive Problems”

HS50 Multiple Sclerosis

HS50 Multiple Sclerosis

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HS01 THE BASIS OF SELF THERAPY
HS16 HOW TO USE THESE SUGGESTIONS
HS17 DESCRIPTION OF YOGA EXERCISES

Here we will be discussing various forms of limitation of movement due to some weakness or disability of the nerves such as multiple sclerosis, pinched nerves, damaged nerves, salt build up along the nerves and various other possibilities. The general medical outlook on such cases is that they are incurable. In some cases, this may be true and the best we could hope for would be a good adaptation to the situation or the development of other nerves or muscles to the degree that we could live as natural a life as possible. Continue reading “HS50 Multiple Sclerosis”