CURE YOUR DIABETES PERMANENTLY WITH THESE SIMPLE YOGA POSES
CURE YOUR DIABETES PERMANENTLY WITH THESE SIMPLE YOGA POSES:
"THE NATURE OF YOGA IS TO SHINE THE LIGHT OF AWARENESS INTO THE DARKEST CORNERS OF THE BODY."
Suffering from diabetes? here are some easy asanas to help you manage your blood sugar level and cure your diabetes from its root.
DO YOU KNOW? Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation?
As per research approximately Over 30 million have now been diagnosed with diabetes in India.
It has become a common disorder nowadays.
Day by day more and more people are getting affected with diabetes.
WHAT IS DIABETES?
Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of GLUCOSE (SUGAR) in the blood. Insulin produced by the pancreas lowers blood glucose. And when there is insufficient production of insulin or improper use of insulin by the body it causes diabetes. It is a metabolic disorder.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF DIABETES?
The major reason for DIABETES is Stress, regular consumption of alopathy medicine, obesity, regular consumption of spicy food, and less physical activities.
CURE:
No doubt DIABETES is a serious Disease but it can be cured permanently by adapting HEALTHY lifestyle.
By Healthy lifestyle I mean indulge yourself in some physical activity like Walking, Running, Practicing yoga Asana, Pranayama, Meditation supplemented with a healthy clean diet.
Now, one has two options to fight diabetes:
1. Opt for medicines which may have side effects in the long run and;
2. Overcome the problem by doing yoga or meditation as I keep telling in all my posts.
Medicines may give you relief in the short run, but a regular practice of yoga or meditation will help you overcome and uproot the problems from the root.
So why not dump those alopathy medicine in the trash and start practicing some yoga asanas supplemented with a healthy diet?
Asana and Pranayama is an extremely beneficial yoga practice for people suffering from diabetes as it improves the blood circulation and the management of insulin in the body.
Hieeee there! I am Priyanka.V and today I am here with some amazing yoga asanas and Pranayama that will help to cure diabetes from its inception.
So without further ado let's get started,
1) BHUJANGA ASANA (COBRA POSE):
The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Bhujanga' which means 'Snake' and 'Asana' which means 'posture'.
This is one of the rejuvenating exercises that resembles the posture of cobra and is great for reducing the stiffness of the lower back.
It helps to open up the chest and shoulders and improves your breathing pattern.
HOW TO DO:
a) Lie down on your abdomen keeping heels and toes together knees straight and chin on the ground.
b) Now slowly bring your hands next to your chest.
c) Inhale, lift your chest up off the floor by straightening your arms, lift the torso from the waist up off the floor arching the spine backward.
d) Tilt the head as far back as possible and hold the posture for the duration of at least 60 seconds.
e) Exhale and reverse to the position as in point (a)
f) Repeat thrice.
BENEFITS:
a) Helps in strengthening and improving the flexibility of back muscles.
b) Relieves depression and fatigue.
d) Excellent to promote fertility and reduce menstrual pains.
e) Improves your breathing pattern.
f) It gives a good shape to your abdomen.
g) Strengthens your shoulders, chest, back, and buttocks.
e) This is very easy and effective posture that helps to fight diabetes.
2) ARDHA MATSYENDRA ASANA (LORD OF THE FISHES POSE):
Matsyendra's Pose or Lord of the Fishes Pose, is a seated twisting asana that strengthens and stretches the spine, hips, abdomen, chest, and arms.
This is the best asana for DIABETES . It squeezes and compresses the abdomen and helps stimulate the pancreatic secretions and hence fight diabetes.
HOW TO DO:
a) Sit straight on your mat with your legs stretched in front of you.
b) Now, bend your left leg such that the heel of the left foot lies next to the right hip. (You can also keep the left leg stretched out if you are comfortable that way.)
c) Then, place the right leg next to the left knee by taking it over the knee.
d)Twist your waist, neck, and shoulders towards the right, and set your gaze over your right shoulder. Make sure your spine is erect.
e) Now place the right hand behind you, and the left hand on the right knee.
f) Hold the posture for a couple of seconds and then release slowly. Repeat thrice.
BENEFITS:
a) It increases the elasticity of the spine.
b) Most importantly, relieves back pain and stiffness from between the vertebrae.
c) Stimulates digestive Organs.
d) Opens up the chest and increases the oxygen supply to the lungs.
e) It helps in reducing high blood sugar levels and help blood glucose control.
f) Strengths and lengthens spine, stretches Hips, abdominal muscles, chest and arms.
3) VIPARITA KARANI (LEGS-UP-THE -WALL):
This posture is similar to Sarvangasana (shoulder stand). This asana is a slightly simplified version of Sarvangasana.
This asana is very effective in improving the overall blood circulation of the body.
Lifting your legs up against the wall will pump blood to the heart faster and this improves circulation by which your entire body gets Benefited.
This asana helps relieve the entire body and mind from any kind of tensions, stress, anxiety, depression, etc
HOW TO DO:
a)Lie down on your back, keeping legs and feet together with arms straight, palms resting on the ground.
b) Gently lift up both the legs straight without bending your knee towards the sky. Support your hips with both hands. Your elbows resting on the ground. Tuck the chin slightly into the chest, focus on your breath. Hold the position. (you can also take the support of the wall. In this case, you'll need to rest your legs vertically (or nearly so) on a wall.)
c) If you feel like coming up back, slowly bend your knees, get your knees close to your forehead, and without lifting your head up slowly get your legs down. Rest for a while. Repeat.
BENEFITS:
a)This position gives you immense peace and relaxation and hence better sleep.
b) It helps drain any excess fluid which has accumulated in your legs.
c) Helps improve your digestion.
d)Your organic tissue will receive more oxygen which in turn will reduce the tension in your muscles and which may result in lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
4) PASCHIMOTTANASANA (SEATED FORWARD BEND):
It is a powerful, rejuvenating posture that calms the mind and all the muscles.
All the abdominal muscles get vigorously contracted which helps to shed off extra fat accumulated near your belly area.
HOW TO DO:
a) Sit down on your mat keeping your legs in the front and knees straight, arms close to the head.
b) Slowly attempt to bend forward and try to hold the great toes with your hands and then try to put the face between the knees. Elbows should rest on the ground.
c) Hold the posture for 60 seconds and then relax and repeat thrice.
BENEFITS :
a) This is a powerful abdominal exercise. It cures abdominal diseases like constipation and other digestive disorders which in turn benefits your skin.
b) It relieves stress and anxiety which are considered as two major enemies of the healthy body.
5) SARVANGASANA (SHOULDER STAND):
This asana is very effective in improving the overall blood circulation of the body. Practicing this asana on a regular basis will help in improving your skin conditions. And you can witness the improvement in a span of time.
It is considered as the most effective asana for curing DIABETES problems.
HOW TO DO:
a)Lie down on your back, keeping legs and feet together with arms straight, palms resting on the ground.
b) Gently lift up both the legs straight without bending your knee towards the sky beyond 90 degrees, the waist should be off the ground and support your waist with both the hands. Your elbows resting on the ground. Bring your chest closer to your chin. (You can also take the support of wall). Keep your breathing normal.
c) If you feel like coming up back, slowly bend your knees, get your knees close to your forehead, and without lifting your head up slowly get your legs down. Rest for a while. Repeat.
d) Hold the posture for 1 to 2 minutes.
*After practicing this asana rest for a while in Shavasana.
BENEFITS:
a)Improves blood circulation Improves eyesight and vision.
b) Relieve stress and mild depression.
c) Stimulates the thyroid and prostate glands and abdominal organs.
d) Stimulates Insulin and thus fights diabetes.
e)Gives good Stretch to the shoulder muscles and the neck.
f)Improves digestion.
6) HALASANA (PLOUGH POSE):
This is one of my favorite postures. There are numerous benefits of Halasana.
This pose increases blood circulation to the face and head, resulting in Glowing skin.
Halasana completely calms your mind and relaxes your body. Practice it regularly and enjoy a stress-free lifestyle.
HOW TO DO:
a) Lie down on your back, keeping your legs and feet together with arms straight, palms resting on the ground.
b) Gently lift up both the legs straight without bending your knee towards the sky, Now press the palms in the mat and raise your hips off the ground with both the legs going over the head, as far as possible toward the floor beyond the head. (You can also support your waist by placing the hands on your lower back. )
c) Slowly try touching your feet to the ground behind.
d) Once you are comfortable in this position then place your hands on the mat, palms facing down or with the fingers interlocked.
e) Keep your breathing normal. And hold the posture for atleast 60 seconds.
* You can also take the support of the wall for this practice.
BENEFITS:
a) This asana improves blood circulation of all over your body giving you a calm and relaxed body thus better sleep.
c) Stimulates the abdominal organs, thyroid gland, helps relieve the symptoms of menopause and fight diabetes.
d) Relieves headache, backache, insomnia, fatigue, and anxiety.
e) fights infertility.
7) DHANURASANA (BOW POSE):
This asana is great for reducing belly fat. It strengthens the back and abdomen. It is an excellent back bending asana which stretches the entire body.
HOW TO DO:
a) Lie down on your abdomen.
b) Keep your arms by your side. Palms facing towards the ceiling.
c)Slowly lift your legs off the mat and grab your ankles with your hands.
d) Now inhale and slowly lift your heels and thighs away from the floor as much as you can. Breathe normally.
e) Hold the posture for atleast 60 seconds.
f) Relax and repeat the asana twice more.
BENEFITS:
a) This asana is great for improving stomach disorders.
b) Helps in reducing fat accumulated around the belly area.
c)Strengthens the back muscles and abdomen.
d) Stretches the entire body, ankles, thighs and groins, abdomen and chest, neck and throat region which aids in the proper functioning of thyroid.
e)It is a great posture for helping to fight DIABETES.
8) CHAKRASANA (WHEEL POSE):
Chakrasana is known to be more challenging than the other yoga asanas.
But as we know that 'Practice makes man perfect' so yeah with daily practice and patience , one can do the posture with ease and achieve the aimed goal of fit body and calm soul.
This posture strengthens the Wrists, Arms, Shoulders, Abdomen and upper back as well as increases Back flexibility and makes you feel energetic throughout the day. This is the great asana for healthy lungs.
HOW TO DO:
a) lie down on your back like in shavasana.
b) Bend the arms at elbows and place the palms of the hand flat on the floor directly under each shoulder with the fingers pointing towards the back.
c) Slowly bend the knees and bring the feet close to the buttocks with the soles of the feet flat on the floor. Remember to keep feet parallel to each other.
d) Inhale, and slowly begin to raise your head , back and buttocks off the floor while keeping your spine straight raising the hips and stomach as high as possible.
e) Hold for atleast 1 minute.
f) Slowly return back to the floor and relax.
g) Repeat thrice.
BENEFITS:
a)This asana Strengthens all the parts of the body such as your wrist, arms, buttocks, chest, shoulders, abdomen, leg muscles, thyroid and pituitary glands , kidneys and liver.
b) Gives good stretch to the back.
c) Increases shoulders and back flexibility.
d) It gives strength and suppleness to the spine.
e) Stretches your chest and strengthen lungs.
f) This posture is excellent for heart.
g) This asana is known to cure infertility, asthama, DIABETES, and osteoporosis.
h) Relieves stress, fights depression, makes your immune system strong.
i) Removes extra fat from your abdominal region.
Note: This posture is not advisable for ladies during their pregnancy.
9) SURYA NAMASKAR (SUN SALUTATIONS):
It is a dynamic exercise that can be done by anyone at any age. These 12 postures are quite easy and hence the persons of all age groups can practice them.
Surya namaskar alleviates the diseases of the mind and body. It helps to calm your mind and body and Relieves you from any kind of stress and anxiety you are suffering from.
If you want to keep yourself healthy make sure that you are indulging yourself in an exercise like Surya namaskar. It has got numerous benefits. It works on almost every muscle of the body.
I HAVE ALREADY COVERED SURYA NAMASKARA IN MY PREVIOUS BLOGS CHECK THE LINK HERE: https://yogaunlockurmindbodyandsoul.blogspot.com/2020/06/surya-namaskar-sun-salutations-and-its.html
Regular practice of surya namaskara can promote the production of insulin-producing beta cells, increase glucose in muscular cells, improve weight control which helps in dealing with diabetes.
10) PRANAYAMA (BREATHING EXERCISES):
KAPALBHATI (SKULL SHINING BREATH):
Kapalbhati is a shat kriya. It's a form of cleansing technique.
It is a traditional internal cleansing kriya usually practiced in the morning on an empty stomach.
Kapalbhati comes from the word 'Kapal' (Forehead) and 'Bhati' (to shine).
Therefore the word Kapalbhati means skull illumination.
This breathing technique involves 'Active exhalation' and 'Passive inhalation'.
It promotes overall well being and good health. This practice is very beneficial to improve your breathing pattern and in improving your nervous system.
This is one of the best kriyas to purify both body as well as mind.
HOW TO DO KAPALBHATI:
a) Sit in any meditative posture like Padmasana (Lotus pose) or Sukhasana (Crossed leg), keeping your spine, neck, and head erect and eyes lightly closed.
b) Rest your hands on the knees in Gyan mudra.
c) Now slowly inhale. As you exhale, pull your stomach in towards the spine. Remember exhalation should be Quick and forceful. So just throw out your breath and throughout this practice keep your awareness on "Breathing out''.
d) Close your eyes and focus on your breath.
* Do not force your breath, it should be natural.
BENEFITS:
It helps in reducing stress and anxiety. And improving your memory power.
*It has numerous benefits that I have already covered in my previous blog. Do visit and read the whole article to know more about this Powerful Kriya.
THANKYOU 🙏
"IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START YOGA"
P.S. Yoga/ meditation absolutely has the answer to all your mental and physical ailments. All one needs to do is practice it religiously to see the results.
Trust me people with diabetes who brought yoga into their everyday lives would find it extremely beneficial.
So be consistent with these asanas and you will definitely win over Diabetes.
So what are you waiting for? just challenge yourself today itself and start practicing these simple asanas. All the best!!!
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