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Diseases you can curb with yoga

- By Our Correspond­ent

Yoga is an Indian art form which is more than a mere type of exercise or way of breathing. If medicines have failed you, yoga might not disappoint you. It actually boasts an impressive plethora of physical benefits suitable for all groups and can be used as complement­ary therapy in combinatio­n with convention­al treatments for various diseases. Even though yoga aims to rejuvenate the body from within, be sure to consult a physician before attempting a yoga regimen in order to identify any limitation­s that may perhaps result in an injury.

Time and again even Bollywood celebritie­s have displayed their passion for fitness by hitting the gym even on their busiest of days or by constantly experiment­ing with their workout regime.

Behind that toned body, which wins praise each time it is flaunted on the silver screen, lies a celeb's efforts to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle. And one need not look beyond the workout videos on their socialmedi­a pages to find proof.

A lot of these stars have now incorporat­ed yoga in their fitness routine, inspiring us to follow the same. On the occasion of Internatio­nal Yoga Day, which will be held tomorrow, June 21, let's take a look at how celebs swear by yoga.

Shilpa's passion for fitness is no secret, thanks to her workout pictures and videos that populate social media. The actress keeps trying different types of yoga

Shilpa Shetty asanas. The actress is an inspiratio­n, The prostate is below the bladder who left us dumfounded by doing (the hollow organ where urine is Sirsaasana a couple of months ago, stored) and in front of the rectum an exercise she has been attempting (the last part of the intestines). Just to ace for the past 15 years. behind the prostate are glands called seminal vesicles that make most of the fluid for semen. The urethra, which is the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body through the penis, goes through the center of the prostate. Prostate Cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among men in India and while the statistics of prostate cancer in India is quite low. These statistics have been discussed in our previous article on chronic diseases. However, prostate cancer has been on a rise in India. And as it turns out there have been studies conducted to ascertain the effects of yoga in supporting patients through treatment.

Paripurna Navasana) Prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate gland start to grow out of control. The prostate is a gland found only in males. It makes some of the fluid that is part of semen. Some prostate cancers grow and spread quickly, but most grow slowly. In fact, autopsy studies show that many older men (and even some younger men) who died of other causes also had prostate cancer that never affected them during their lives. In many cases, neither they nor their doctors even knew they had it.

Lie down on your mat. Now slowly raise your legs to 60 degrees. Simultaneo­usly raise your upper

Paripurna Navasana

body, so that your weight and balance shift to your lower back and hips. Ideally, your body will look like a “V” with your hands reaching out to your legs. This pose stimulates the prostate gland as well relieves stress.

The process of coordinati­ng the work of your limbs and your torso while strengthen­ing your spine will also teach you about your breath, your attention span, your emotions, and your very nature. Eventually, even a simple pose like Navasana can penetrate beyond the muscles, nerves, bones, and organs to your Self— your innermost core. Navasana is a compact pose that requires you to draw everything toward your center:

The abdomen moves toward the spine, the spine moves forward to support the front of the trunk, the shoulder blades move down and in toward the chest, while the chest spreads, and the arms and legs stay firm. The integratio­n of all of your body parts in Full Boat Pose will leave you feeling strong and supple as well as mentally and emotionall­y steady.

Adho Mukha Shvanasana)

Diabetes has been the largest killer of people. Where it is not directly responsibl­e for a death, it is deemed as the underlying cause of it.

In fact diabetes is famous as the silent killer and diabetes is the most common health issue in India. Thus, there have been numerous researches on the effects of yoga on diabetes.

Downward facing Dog Pose)

Downward facing dog pose or Adho Mukha Shvanasana is an asana which is pronounced as A- doh MOO-kah shvah-NAS-anna. Adho is Forward; Mukha – Face; Svana – Dog; Asana – Pose;

The name comes from the Sanskrit words adhas meaning ‘ down’, ! * < = > * < > ‘ posture’. The Adho Mukha Svanasana looks similar to a how a dog looks when it bends forward. This asana has numerous amazing benefits that make it extremely essential for you to practice it every day. The best part is, even a beginner can get the hang of this asana with great ease. It is extremely essential to make sure that your bowels and stomach are empty before you perform this asana. It might be a good idea to give a gap of a few hours between your last meal and the exercise. This will allow enough time for your food to digest well. This asana works best when practiced in the morning. This asana helps abdominal muscles to compress organs of digestive system, including, liver, kidneys and the spleen.

Adho Mukha Shvanasana

With diabetes being the number one killer in India and a comorbidit­y of heart diseases, it is but obvious your left foot points forward. Now bend your upper body sideways, to your right side. Place your right hand on the floor, your feet or shin, wherever you can reach

Utthith Trikonasan­a ( Extended Triangle Pose) that where one goes the other comfortabl­y and extend your left follows soon after. This means hand upward to the ceiling. Hold that if diabetes is on the rise. In this position for 30 seconds, the past years, researcher­s have recover and repeat with the left spent considerab­le amount of time leg. in trying to understand teh ways in which yoga helps reduce risks of cardiac arrest. In 2014 Arquivos Brasileiro­s de cardilolog­ia published a review report. The reviewers after looking at data available concluded that yoga helps in improving quality of life and capacity to exercise in patients suffering from Chronic Heart failure. The researcher­s recommend this yoga for people instead of cardiac exercises or those who cannot exercise much.

Stand with your feet wide apart ( as wide as you can go without facing discomfort). Now turn your right foot outward to the right side, while

People who have sustained a bulged or herniated disc may be afraid to do yoga. A herniated disc is most commonly the result or chronic flexion (forward bending) movements, especially while picking up a heavy load. This can result in chronic low backaches. Stretching and yoga can assist in recovery, ease low back pain and lengthen tight hamstrings, but overstretc­hing or stretching improperly can often make the situation worse. Private instructio­n is always the most appropriat­e and beneficial way to practice if you have a herniated disc, but if you are in a public class or practicing at home, try to avoid the following poses.

Start by lying on your back with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent. Your feet should be hip-distance apart.With your arms straight by the sides of your body and your palms on the ground, slowly start to lift your hips off the floor. Hold this for 3 seconds.Slowly roll back down to the floor, vertebra by vertebra.

Repeat the bridge pose 3 times once a day for best results.In addition, with back pain, your abdominal muscles may be weak, so while it's important to choose yoga poses that lengthen and strengthen your spine, you should also do poses that develop strong abdominals, such as opposite hands and knees balance.

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