Tag: Yoga for Athritis

Arthritis is the inflammation and stiffness of one or more joints. Some main symptoms are joint pain and stiffness, which get worse as people age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Knee pain. Knee Pain: this is the result of a decrease in the synovial fluid that lubricates the knee joint. There is stiffness, and lack of flexion or extension in the knee joint. Osteoarthritis: the wearing away of the surfaces of the joints, which can cause stiffness that doesn't go away and lack of mobility. Joint pain in a knee is often due to fluid around the joint going into decline, which produces stiffness and an inability to move. Rheumatoid: Arthritis is inflammation of the joints, muscles, or tendons. It is an autoimmune disease that can affect all ages. And is most often caused by obesity, improper standing, or exercise. Another cause is a knee injury and existing for long periods of time like working at a computer for long hours. How Does yoga help to cure Arthritis? Yoga is a great way to cure arthritis. It enables decreasing the ache and infections in the joints. Yoga can be done by anyone, irrespective of age or fitness level. Yoga for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Yoga is an excellent form of exercise for people with rheumatoid arthritis because it does not put any pressure on your joints and it also improves your flexibility, which can help reduce stiffness and pain. Yoga for Osteoporosis: Yoga is a great way to keep your bones healthy. It helps in decreasing the pain and inflammation within the joints. There are many yoga asanas that can help you prevent osteoporosis. Yoga helps in improving the range of motion and flexibility. Knee-friendly yoga: Knee-friendly yoga poses are those that do not put pressure on your knees or other joints but instead focus on stretching muscles around them. If you have had knee surgery, it is typically recommended to wait 6-8 weeks before doing any more intense physical activity. There are many yoga asanas that can help in reducing the pain and inflammation of arthritis. Some of them are: First, do light Yoga After that practice the Asanas given below -Stand-lift-stretch -Stretch and Flex -Supta Pandangustasana - Tadasana (Mountain Pose) Yoga Mountain Pose - Tadasana - Utkatasana (Chair Pose) -Trikonasana -Uttana Padasana - Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) -Pawanmuktasana -Ardha Dhanurasana -Shalabhasana -Supine Relaxation Vintage retro effect hipster style image of woman relaxes in yoga asana Savasana - corpse pose outdoors in Himalayas. Himachal Pradesh, India Remember: after completing each asana better to take relaxation in Dandasana for a while practicing each asana for 1–5 minutes. Pranayama Duration 15 minutes each Chant Omkar Adopting chin mudra : A woman's hand in chin mudra Chin Mudra improves concentration and memory. When a person practices it regularly, he can get rid of all psychological problems such as anger, depression, stress, and anxiety. It helps to improve the sleep mode of our body. It helps you reflect and vibrate with your inner self. When you chant Om, your vocal cords feel a vibrating sound that cleanses and opens the sinuses. Chanting Om also has cardiovascular benefits. It reduces stress and relaxes your body, which lowers your blood pressure to normal levels and your heart beats in a regular rhythm. ▪ Bhasthrika Pranayama : Bhasthrika is a powerful way to access more profound breathing practices that can help get rid of anxiety. When practiced regularly, it's been shown would increase lung capacity & improves the function of the heart, and reduce blood pressure. Regularly practicing pranayama would take care of health and improve blood circulation. ▪ Kapalabhati Pranayama : KapalabhatiImproves bone and muscle mass reduces inflammation and strengthens muscles ligaments, and joints. ▪ Nadi Shodana Pranayama : Nadi shodana is a method for reducing mental stress, calming the mind, and balancing hormones. As a result, it has also been shown to relieve physical pain. Flaxseed provides nutrition and reduces and prevents inflammation, nerve problems, cancer, and bad LDL cholesterol. It contains protein, nutrients, and minerals that nourish, fiber that stabilizes blood sugar, lignans that fight most cancers, and omega-3 fatty acids that boost the mind. Cultivate a healthy lifestyle ▪ Drink a glass of warm water early in the morning when you wake up. ▪ Drink four liters of water every day. ▪ By doing yoga regularly you would maintain the correct physic. ▪ Take 100 grams of aloe Vera juice mixed in half a cup of water. ▪ Completely avoid drinking coffee and tea, instead you can drink wheatgrass juice. ▪ Alkaline meals dissolve deposits in the joints and relieve aches. ▪ Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, apricots, squash, mangoes, oranges, and watermelon; are alkaline and antioxidant in nature. ▪ Eat green leafy vegetables, celery, sprouts, or wheat grass juice they are alkaline. ▪ Add flax seeds to reduce joint inflammation. ▪ Avoid subtle, fatty, fried, spicy ingredients; they are acidic, disrupt the biorhythm, increase infection and worsen the pain.