A sequence from the book “Yoga The Path to Holistic Health” written by B.K.S.Iyengar. SavasanaSupta Baddha Konasana with bolsterSupta Virasana with bolsterSetu Bandha Sarvangasana over bolsterAdho Mukha Svanasana – hands on blocks and head supported on blockAdho Mukha Svanasana – head supported on bolsterArdha ChandrasanaUtthita TrikonasanaUtthita ParsvakonasanaUttanasana – head supportedUrdhva HastasanaBaddhanguliyasanaTadasana – Paschima NamskarTadasana –…
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12 Upper back pain
A sequence from the book “Yoga The Path to Holistic Health” written by B.K.S.Iyengar. Utthita Marichyasana with chairBharadvajasana with chairTadasanaUrdhva HastasanaBaddhanguliyasanaPaschima Namaskar in TadasanaGomukhasana in TadasanaUtthita TrikonasanaUtthita ParsvakonasanaArdha ChandrasanaPrasarita Padottanasana – concaveAdho Mukha Svanasana – hands on blocks and head on blockAdho Mukha Svanasana – head supported on bolsterUttanasana – concaveViparita Dandasana with chair, head…
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11 Middle back pain
A sequence from the book “Yoga The Path to Holistic Health” written by B.K.S.Iyengar. TadasanaUrdhva HastasanaBaddhanguliyasanaUtthita TrikonasanaUtthita ParsvakonasanaArdha ChandrasanaPrasarita PadottanasanaAdho Mukha Svanasana – hands on blocks and head supported on blockAdho Mukha Svanasana – head supported on bolsterUttanasana – concaveViparita Dandasana with chair, legs up on chair, head supported on bolsterUstrasana – supportedUtthita Marichyasana with…
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10 Lower back pain
A sequence from the book “Yoga The Path to Holistic Health” written by B.K.S.Iyengar. TadasanaUrdhva HastasanaBaddhanguliyasanaUtthita TrikonasanaUtthita ParsvakonasanaArdha ChandrasanaPrasarita PadottanasanaAdho Mukha Svanasana – block under head and heels on wallUttanasana – head supportedViparita Dandasana with chair, legs high on chair, head supportedUstrasana – supportedUtthita Marichyasana with chairBharadvajasana with chairBharadvajasana IMarichyasanaParsva VirasanaSupta Padangusthasana I and IIUpavistha…
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9 High blood pressure
A sequence from the book “Yoga The Path to Holistic Health” written by B.K.S.Iyengar. UttanasanaAdho Mukha Svanasana – hands and head supported on blocksAdho Mukha Svanasana – head on block, heels on wallUttanasanaPrasarita PadottanasanaAdho Mukha Svanasana – head supported on bolsterVirasanaUpavistha KonasanaBaddha KonasanaAdho Mukha VirasanaPaschimottanasana – head supported on bolsterJanu Sirsasana – head supportedParipurna Navasana…
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8 Low blood pressure
A sequence from the book “Yoga The Path to Holistic Health” written by B.K.S.Iyengar. Low blood pressureLow blood pressure is also called hypotension. When the blood pressure is too low, the blood is pumped too slowly around the body. The brain then receives too little oxygen. This leads to tiredness, fainting, dizziness, visual disturbances or…
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7 Asthma
A sequence from the book “Yoga The Path to Holistic Health” written by B.K.S.Iyengar. AsthmaIn people with asthma, the airways in the lungs are narrowed, causing tightness in the chest, coughing fits, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. Inflammation of the airways can become chronic. Allergies and stress are possible causes of asthma. DandasanaBaddha KonasanaUpavistha KonasanaVirasanaSupta Baddha…
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6 Sleeping disorders
A sequence from the book “Yoga The Path to Holistic Health” written by B.K.S.Iyengar. Sleeping disordersInsomnia, difficulty falling asleep or waking up early – sleep disorders express themselves very differently. They often disappear with their trigger – usually a life crisis. However, it is possible for sleep disorders to become chronic. Uttanasana – head supportedPrasarita…
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5 Immune deficiency
A sequence from the book “Yoga The Path to Holistic Health” written by B.K.S.Iyengar. Defensive weaknessWhen our immune systems are compromised, we are prone to infection. Diseases can then weaken our body. Serious illnesses are sometimes the result. Symptoms include weight loss, fatigue, and a fever. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana over bolsterSupta Baddha Konasana with bolsterSupta…
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4 Light on Yoga – Curative Asanas for Asthma
“After working for 25 years as a teacher, I am giving groups of asanas for different functional and organic ailments and diseases, based on experiences with my pupils.I have listed a number of asanas under each complaint , so it is advisable to seek the guidance of an experienced teacher and to adopt them according…