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Lie on your back with knees bent and feet near the buttocks. Take a deep breath and then exhale ALL of the air from your lungs by contracting the abdomen, ribs and chest. Then, while keeping the lungs empty, expand the ribs to the side and thus causing a vacuum that sucks the organs upward. Then push the abdomen out, and pull it in again, over and over until you feel the need to take an inhalation. Continue reading “Y-38 Abdominal Contractions”
From the relaxation position lift the arms so that they go straight out to your sides with the palms facing upward (so that you form a cross). Now without turning your hips or bending your knees, exhale bringing the right hand toward the left foot. It is not important to touch the foot but only to come as close as you can without forcing. Hold that position without breathing and then inhale coming back to the center. Continue reading “Y-54 Standing Torsion or Triangle Pose”
The quantity and quality of the air we take into our lungs is affected by the amount of mucus which lines the inner passages of the respiratory system. When there is too much mucus congesting these passageways, there is also a greater possibility for the growth of microbes. Continue reading “HS13 Techniques For The Removal Of Mucus – A Build Up Of Mucus Can Create An Environment Conducive To Illness And Needs To Be Regulated”
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HS01 THE BASIS OF SELF THERAPY
HS16 HOW TO USE THESE SUGGESTIONS
HS17 DESCRIPTION OF YOGA EXERCISES
NECK PROBLEMS
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 “HS29 Neck Problems”
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HS01 THE BASIS OF SELF THERAPY
HS16 HOW TO USE THESE SUGGESTIONS
HS17 DESCRIPTION OF YOGA EXERCISES
A great deal of research is being done and published today concerning the immune system and the various factors which affect it. It is becoming obvious that this extremely important system of our body is very sensitive and is affected by our way of eating, living and thinking. It is also becoming obvious that whether or not one is affected by bacteria or viruses does not depend so much on the presence of these invaders but rather on the ability of that particular body to destroy them before they get a chance to multiply. Thus the key to health is a strong and vital immune system. Continue reading “HS45 Immune Weakness”
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
Here we are referring to both gastric and duodenal ulcers as well as gastritis and in general any irritated situation in the area of stomach or duodenum. Although poor eating habits do play major role in creating such problems, emotional tensions almost always seem to be present. These emotional disturbances will have to be dealt with if we want t complete recovery. Self-therapy from such problems is not very difficult if a person is willing to reassess and change his life style and way of thinking. Continue reading “HS61 Ulcers and Gastritis”
Assume the «relaxation pose» on your back – that is with the body relaxed as much as possible, eyes closed, legs straight (but not tensed), arms relaxed by your sides with the palms facing upward, and the head lying relaxed in straight alignment with the spine. The concentration is on the flow of breath with abdominal or full rhythmic breathing. Continue reading “Y-04 Wind Relieving Posture”
This posture may be made dynamically at first and then held as a static posture as one becomes more flexible. From the «relaxed standing position» with the feet together, clasp your hands behind your back (with the fingers interlocked so they are between the hands). Continue reading “Y-20 Backward and Forward Bend”
From the standing relaxation position, simultaneously bring your right arm straight up in front of you, as you inhale and come up onto your toes. Stretch upward while holding your breath. Now simultaneously exhale, lower the arm behind you and come down onto the heels. These movements should be slow and graceful. The eyes are open and concentrated on a point in front of you for greater balance. Continue reading “Y-39 Upward Stretch”
The yoga mudra may be considered the queen of all postures in that it gives the benefit of five categories of effects. To make the complete yoga mudra one must be able to sit in the lotus position with the legs crossed and the left ankle on the right thigh and the right ankle on the left thigh. (In the beginning, however, you may make the posture with only one ankle up and then repeat with the other ankle up. Or if that is difficult, just cross your legs naturally). Continue reading “Y-55 Yoga Mudra”