In our series of Yoga for Diabetes; we will now study Kapalbhati and Sarvangasana and its benefits for Diabetics
Kapabhati – oxygenate your body
- ’œKapala’ means skull and ‘œbhati’ means shine in Sanskrit.
- This technique purifies the blood and strengthens the nerve and brain centers.
- It is a respiratory exercise for the abdomen and diaphragm.
- The channels in different parts of respiratory system including the nose are cleansed and purified.
- This facilitates the body to inhale a good amount of Oxygen that purifies blood and is beneficial for diabetic patients.
Technique for Kapalbhati for help with diabetes
- Sit in a comfortable position.
- To begin with the diaphragm should be exercised. So exhale simultaneously and quickly from both the nostrils, producing a hissing sound.
- Air from the lungs should be expelled with a sudden, vigorous inward stroke of the front abdominal muscles.
- The breath should be expelled fully.
- Inhale automatically without any expansion. The abdominal muscles should experience relaxation.
- This exercise should be carried out in three phases, each comprising of 20 to 30 strokes a minute.
- After each phase it is necessary to relax.
- The thoracic muscle must be kept contracted throughout.
SARVANGASANA (SHOULDER-STAND POSE)
- ’œSarva’ means whole and ‘œanga’ means limb in Sanskrit.
- In this particular asana almost the whole body is involved and benefited.
- Sarvangasana controls sugar metabolism and corrects the improper functioning of the pancreas.
- It also stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands and influences the brain, heart and lungs.
Technique for Sarvangasana
- Lie down flat on the back with arms by the side and palms facing downwards.
- Lift the legs slowly to an upright position of Ninety-degree angle.
- Raise the rest of the body until it is in a vertical position. Let the weight of the body rest on the arms.
- Now bend the elbows and use the hands to support the trunk at the hip. Let the chin touch the upper chest. With the arms being used for balance let the weight of the body rest on the head, back and shoulders. The legs and trunk should be in a straight line. The legs, body, hips and trunk should be kept in vertical position.
- Now focus your attention on your big toes. Press your chin against your chest.
- Maintain the posture for 1 to 3 minutes.
- Reverse the procedure and slowly return to the starting position.
People suffering from eye problems, blood pressure, heart or thyroid disease should avoid this asana.
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- Yoga for Diabetes: Pavanamuktasana, Shavasana (Dead-Body Pose)
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