Yoga at Cottage Nirvana
Funnily enough, mankind, in its quest for greater comfort, luxury and financial security, has, to a large extent, neglected its own Health. We have compromised on our very own nature like sleep, food and play. The overtly serious approach to our lives has taken away a certain playfulness that is must for a healthy physical and emotional state. Years of neglect and suddenly we are grappling with Life style diseases like Hypertension, Diabetes, Insomnia, Anxiety, Weight gain, Acidity, Backache, Sciatica etc.Practice of Yoga has proven to be immeasurably beneficial for people across the world irrespective of gender, religion or socioeconomic conditions in maintaining and restoring physical and emotional health. Second Sutra from Patanjali Yog Sutra “योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः ॥१.२॥” “Yoga is restraining the mind-stuff (Chitta) from taking various forms(Vrittis)” explains the completeness of this ancient Indian wisdom. All Life style diseases can be cured completely by regular yoga.
Cottage Nirvana provides an ideal environment for practice and teaching of this ancient Indian knowledge. Experience the joy of goodness with simple practices of a healthy living. Yoga at Cottage Nirvana is not just a service but a daily routine for health seekers. Yoga and Meditation teachers at Cottage Nirvana ensure that your problems are addressed with holistic approach.
* It is advisable to start any form of routine exercise after consultation with your doctor.
* Yoga postures must be practiced under the supervision of experienced and trained Yoga teachers.
- HYPERTENSION
Hypertension, another name for high blood pressure, has become far more common in recent years. If you have high blood pressure, the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high. The heart has to work harder to pump blood.
If unchecked it can lead to severe health complications and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and sometimes death. Managing blood pressure is vital for preserving health and reducing the risk of these dangerous conditions.
Yoga Asanaas that may help check High Blood Pressure are Uttanaasanaa, Sarvangaasnaa, Adho Mukha Svanaasanaa, Halaasanaa, Janu- Sirsaasanaa, Pashchimottanaasanaa, Virasanaa, Padmasanaa, savasanaa.
Pranayaam practices that may help check high BP are Nadi Shodhan Pranayama without retention. And Ujjayi Pranayama.
- DIABETES
Diabetes happens when your body isn’t able to take up sugar (glucose) into its cells and use it for energy. This results in a buildup of extra sugar in your bloodstream.
Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to serious consequences, causing damage to a wide range of your body’s organs and tissues – including your heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves.
There isn’t a cure yet for diabetes, but losing weight, eating healthy food, and being active can really help. Yoga poses that may help lower blood sugar levels and improve blood circulation are
Sheershasanaa, Sarvaangasanaa, Janu- Sheershasanaa, Pashchimottanasanaa, Shalabhassnaa, Dhahurasanaa, Uttanasanaa, Ardha Matsyendrasanaa.
Nadi Shodhan Pranayama with inhalation retention.
- SCIATICA
If you have “sciatica,” you experience mild to severe pain anywhere along the path of the sciatic nerve – that is, anywhere from the lower back, through the hips, buttocks and/or down your legs. It can also cause muscle weakness in your leg and foot, numbness in your leg, and an unpleasant tingling pins-and-needles sensation in your leg, foot and toes. The pain may be constant or may come and go. Also, the pain is usually more severe in your leg compared to your lower back. The pain may feel worse if you sit or stand for long periods of time, when you stand up and when your twist your upper body. A forced and sudden body movement, like a cough or sneeze, can also make the pain worse.Yoga asanaas that have known to help Sciatica patients are Trikonaasanaa, Veerbhadraasanaa 1, 2 and 3, Parshavakonaasanaa, Uttaanasanaa, Sheershaasanaa, Sarvangaasanaa, Supta Paadaangushthaanaasnaa, Sethubandhaasanaa, Pashchimuttaanaasanaa, Shalabhaasnaa, Dhanuraasanaa, Bhujangaasanaa, Urdhava Mukha Svanasanaa, Adho Mukha Svanasanaa, Kapotasanaa, Ardhya Matsyendaasanaa.
- INSOMNIA
People with insomnia can’t fall asleep, stay as sleep or get enough restful slumber. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. Over time, lack of sleep can lead to health problems like diabetes, hypertension and weight gain.
Uttanaasana, Halaasanaa, Shishuaasanaa, Sarvangaasanaa, Pashchimottanaasanaa, Savaasanaa have been known to be beneficial in cases of Insomnia.
Bhastrika and Nadi Shodhan Pranayama without retention may benefit people suffering from Insomnia.
- ACIDITY
Acidity or acid reflux is a very common condition affecting many Indians. This condition is characterized by heartburn felt around the lower chest area, which is caused by the stomach acid flowing back up into the food pipe. Very few people realize the unhealthy eating habits and poor lifestyle choices that cause this condition.Acidity occurs when the gastric glands produce a large amount of acid, more than what is needed for the digestion process. This condition is characterized by a burning sensation just above the stomach, or right below the breastbone (the hollow part).
This condition is very common in India due to the heavy consumption of oily and spicy foods by Indians.Yoga asanaas that have proven to aid people with issues of acidity are Trikonaasnaa, Parshvakonaasanaa, Virbhadraasanaa 1-2 and 3, Paadangushthaasanaa, Sheershaasanaa, Sarvaangaasanaa, Naukaasanaa, Pashchimottaanaasana, Ardhya Matsyendraasanaa, Shalabhaasanaa, Dhanuraasanaa, Bhujangaasanaa, Vajraasanaa, Marjaryaasanaa.
- BACKACHE
Often a bad back is a result of a poor lifestyle where little or no attention has ever been paid to the posture. It usually affects as we age. With time it creates restrictions in our day to day activities making us believe that we have become older and weaker.
Certain Yoga aasanaas may help strengthen the back by giving our spine naturally the most desirable shape and by strengthening the muscles.
Sheershaasanaa, Sarvaangasanaa, Trikonaasanaa, Parshvakonaasanaa, Parivritta Trikonasanaa, Uttanaasana, Supta Paadangushthasanaa, Pashchimottanaasanaa, Ardhya Matsyendraasanaa, Ushtraasanaa, Marjaryaasanaa, Bhujangaasanaa, Shalabhaasanaa, Dhanuraasanaa.
- WEIGHT LOSS
Gaining unwanted weight is a direct result of a sedentary lifestyle. Stress, poor eating habits, lack of sleep and no physical exercise can have terrible effects both on the body and mind. And in the long run these result in diseases like diabetes, hypertension, indigestion, obesity, arthritis etc.
Certain Yoga poses practiced under the correct supervision not only help in burning calories but also tone the body.
Asanaas like Phalakaasana, Dhanuraasnaa, Adho Mukha Svanaasana, Urdhava Mukha Svanaasanaa, Trikonaasanaa, Sethubandhaasanaa, Naukaasanaa, Uttanaasanaa, Virbhadraasanaa, Utkataasanaa.
