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

REFER TO THE EXPLANATION CONCERNING HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION IN
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”

Y-44 Salutation to the Earth (Static)

Y-44 Salutation to the Earth (Static)

One may remain in this position, sometimes with the head resting on the right side and sometimes on the left, for 1 to 5 minutes allowing the blood and energy to flow to the chest area. It is better to do the salutation to the earth as a dynamic exercise a few times before remaining in the static position. Continue reading “Y-44 Salutation to the Earth (Static)”

HS51 Neck Problems

HS51 Neck Problems

REFER TO THE EXPLANATION CONCERNING HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION IN
HS01 THE BASIS OF SELF THERAPY
HS16 HOW TO USE THESE SUGGESTIONS
HS17 DESCRIPTION OF YOGA EXERCISES

Most of what we have to offer concerning problems with the neck are presented in the sections on arthritis and on headaches. Here I would like to add just a few details. Continue reading “HS51 Neck Problems”