Yoga for Diabetes: Dhanurasana (Bow-shape Posture), Ardhamatsyendrasana
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DHANURASANA (BOW-SHAPE POSTURE)
• Dhanurasana improves functioning of pancreas and intestines and is thereby beneficial for diabetes.
• It provides good exercise for the arms, shoulders, neck, back, legs and ankles.
• It improves digestion, relieves constipation and flatulence; strengthens spine and heart and regulates pulse.
Technique for Dhanurasana
• Lie flat on your stomach. Let your chin rest on the ground, and arms should be extended alongside the body and legs should be straight.
• Bend the legs backwards towards the hips and hold the ankles with your hands.
• Breathe in and raise the thighs, chest and head simultaneously. The arms should be held straight. The weight of the body should rest on the naval region. The spine should assume an arch shape.
• Breathe out, reverse the procedure and slowly return to the starting position.
People with ulcers of the stomach and bowels, those with a weak heart and high blood pressure should avoid Dhanurasana.
ARDHAMATSYENDRASANA
• This asana is beneficial in the treatment of obesity, diabetes, asthma and dyspepsia.
• It helps in functioning of pancreas, intestine, spleen, liver, bladder and other abdominal organs.
• It exercises the vertebrae and keeps them in good shape. It also strengthens the spinal nerves.
Technique for Ardhamatsyendrasana
• Sit on the ground in an erect, straight position.
• Stretch your legs in front of you.
• Now place the left heel under the right thigh.
• Now cross the right leg over the left thigh and place the right foot flat on the ground.
• Pass the left arm over the right knee and hold the big toe of the right foot.
• With the right hand grasp the left thigh from the rear.
• Turn the position of the head, neck, shoulders and trunk to the right. And bring the chin in line with the right shoulder.
• Maintain this posture for a few seconds. With practice, gradually increase the duration up to two minutes.
• Repeat the same procedure for the same duration on the other side.
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