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Yoga for Asthma and Bronchitis

Writtenby:mecmec
Yogaisasysteminclusiveofphysicalandmentaltrainingthatcanbenefitpeopleofallages.ItinvolvesAsanas
(bodypostures)andPranayama(artofbreathcontrol),amongwhichofitsphysicalusesaretoreducestress
relatedconditions,helpwithcirculatoryandrespiratorydisorderssuchasAsthmaandBronchitis,andimprove
overallhealth.
AsthmaandBronchitisaretwochroniclungailmentsthatcancausedamagetothelungs.Theseshouldbe
treatedimmediatelytoavoidanycomplications.

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Thisisaverycommonrespiratorycomplaint,whichinvolvesasevere
narrowingofthebronchialtubes(bronchi).Thesetubesleadfromthe
windpipecalledthetracheaintothelungsandtheycarrytheoxygenwe
breatheintoallpartsofthelungsandprovideapathforthecarbondioxideto
escapeupthetracheawhenwebreatheout.Thisnarrowingofthebronchi
causesdifficultyinbreathing,specificallywhenbreathingout.
Thetypicalattackischaracterizedbyasuddenshortnessofbreathand
wheezing,alsosometimesaccompaniedbycoughing.Thebringingupof
phlegmisnotaprominentpartoftheattack,butifitoccurs,thepatientmay
alsohaveBronchitis.Asthmaattackistriggeredbyinfectionslikecommon
coldandsinusitis,irritantsorallergensbreathedinlikefumesanddust,food
allergens,psychologicalchanges,physicalexertion,andevenmedicinaldrugs.
Identifyingthecausesandtreatingthesymptomsearlyoncanhelpprevent
attacksandmakeitworse.

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Bronchitis

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BronchitisisamorecriticallungailmentcomparedtoAsthmaa
ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisease(COPD)andisthefourth
leadingcauseofdeathintheUnitedStates.Thisisaserious
infectionofthelungsandbronchialtubes,whichcanbecome
chronic.Breathingpollutedairandsmokingaremainlyresponsible
forthisailment.

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Thisparticulardisorderhasinflamedbronchialtubescausedbya
bacterialorviralinfection.Itmaydevelopsuddenly,followinga
headcold(acuteBronchitis),oritmaypersistorreturnregularlyformanyyears,causingprogressive
degenerationofbronchiandlungs(chronicBronchitis).Thecolorofthesputum(phlegm)showshowserious
theformofchronicBronchitisis.Ononehand,initialsymptomsforacuteBronchitisincludeheadcold,running
nose,feverandchills,achingmuscles,andpossiblybackpain.Themostobviousfeaturethatfollowsis
persistentcough.Ontheotherhand,chronicBronchitisischaracterizedbycoughwithsputum(phlegm),and
othersymptomsdependonhowmuchorhowlittleemphysemaispresent.
Certainpeoplearemoresusceptiblethanothersmenaremoresothanwomen,outnumberingthemtentoone
thereasonswhyareunclear.Smokersare50timesmorelikelytogetchronicBronchitisthannonsmokers.
Generally,itoccurswithgreaterfrequencyinwinter,indamp,coldclimates,andinheavilypolluted
environments.Chilling,overcrowding,fatigue,andexcessivesmokingarecontributoryfactors.
YogaExercisesincludingtheposes,breathing,andrelaxationtechniquesputyouincontrolofyourmindand
emotions,makingyoumorerelaxedandallowingyoutobreatheeasier.Thiswillalsohelpyourlungswork
betterandenhanceairflowduringAsthmaattacks.
HerearetheYogaposestohelpyoufeelbetterandtakecontroloverAsthmaandBronchitis,togetherwith
propermedicationandyourdoctorshelp:

EasyPose(Sukhasana)
ThisisoneoftheclassicMeditativePosesandisusuallyperformedafterdoingtheCorpsePose.
TheEasyPosehelpsinstraighteningthespine,slowingdownmetabolism,promotinginner
tranquility,andkeepingyourmindstill.

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ShoulderLifts
Manypeopleholdtensionintheirnecksandshoulders,leadingtostiffness,badposture,and
tensionheadaches.Yogapracticecaneasetension,increaseflexibility,andtonethemuscles.This
sectioncoversthestepsonhowtopracticeShoulderLifts.

HalfSpinalTwist(ArdhaMatsyendrasana)
Ifdoneproperly,theHalfSpinalTwistlengthensandstrengthensthespine.Itisalsobeneficialfor
yourliver,kidneys,aswellasadrenalglands.PracticethisYogaPoseunderthesupervisionofa
Yogainstructor.Inthissection,learnhowtoperformtheHalfSpinalTwist.

WindRelievingPose(Pavanamuktasana)
ThetermPavanamuktasanacomesfromtheSanskritword'pavana'whichmeansairorwindand
'mukta'whichmeansfreedomorrelease.TheWindRelievingPoseworksmainlyonthedigestive
system.specifically,ithelpsineliminatingexcessgasinthestomach.

YogaExerciseCorpsePose(Savasana)
TheCorpseYogaPoseisconsideredasaclassicrelaxationYogaPoseandispracticedbeforeorin
betweenAsanasaswellasaFinalRelaxation.Whileitlooksdeceptivelysimple,itisactually
difficulttoperform.Learnmoreonhowtodoitwiththehelpofthisarticle.

AnulomaViloma
AnulomaVilomaisalsocalledtheAlternateNostrilBreathingTechnique.InthisBreathing
Technique,youinhalethroughonenostril,retainthebreath,andexhalethroughtheothernostril.
Learnhowtodothistechniqueforbeginnersbyfollowingthestepsfoundinthisarticle.

RelaxationPose
Therearethreepartstoproperrelaxationphysical,mentalandspiritualrelaxation.Relaxation
YogaPoserelaxesyourbodyandmind,andmakesyoufeelrefreshedafterdoingtheasanasand
thepranayamas.ThisiswhyitisanessentialpartofYogapractice.
ThegenerallifestyleinvolvedinYogaservesasagoodtherapyforrespiratoryproblems.Ahealthydietcan
buildyourresistanceagainstcold,allergies,andotherenvironmentalcausesofAsthma,Bronchitis,andother
chronicrespiratorydisorders.Italsopromotesanonsmokinglifestyle.
AccordingtoYogaphilosophy,acalmmindproducesregularbreathingandarelaxedbody.So,breathing
exercisescandefinitelyhelppeoplewithAsthmaandBronchitis.
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yogitonmoy
Friday7thMarch2008at9:32:12PM
First of all, Sun Salutation is not suitable for Asthma patients, as it takes a lot of strength and stamina to
perform. Asthma patients are very week because of their poor lung functioning and they cannot eliminate the
entire carbon dioxide from the body in their normal breathing. The simple warmup exercises that included in
http://www.abcofyoga.com/info/warmupposes.asp are good enough for them. We also can include some
deepbreathingexercisesaccordingtotherequirementofthepatient.
Secondly,weshouldincludefewposturesthatinvolveinexpendingofchest,suchas:MatsyasanaorFishpose,
Ustrasana or camel pose, Bhujangasana or Cobra pose etc. These are very helpful to strengthen intercostal
musclesbreathingbecomesfuller,soincreasebreathingcapacityoflungs.
Thanks
YogacharyaTonmoy
www.yogitonmoy.page.tl

g.smitha
Tuesday17thAugust2010at12:06:52PM
myageis28andmyweightis45iamsufferingallergyandiwanttoweightgainwhatcanido

sarah
Tuesday19thOctober2010at8:08:45PM
toyogitonmoyIamnotsurewhyyouthinkasthmapatientsareweak.Ihaveasthmaandalsodoesmybrother,
wearefarfromweak.ItakeityouDONOThaveasthma.Ihaverollerbladedmarathonsandrun4to5timesa
week. In the past my chest would hurt and my back ache from trying to breath so hard! Through breathing

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exercises,watchingyourweightandstayinginshape.AsofnowIamfarfromweak.

Early
Sunday9thJanuary2011at3:16:25PM
Ihaveasthmaalso.IjustretiredfromtheArmy.Asthmacanbeinmanydifferentforms,havedifferentcauses,
and different triggers as well as severities. Yogitonmy is correct in what asthma does however. The reason for
chestandbackpainisfromyourmusclesstrainingtoworkyourdiaphraminordertocreatebothpositiveand
negativepressureinyourlungs.Although,therearenoNONmedicaltreatmentforasthmaandCOPD,yogaand
similar exercises if done properly and CONSISTANTLY can reduce the onset, frequencey, and severity of a
coughingattack.And,forthoseofuswithasthmaorCOPD,ANY,ANYreliefisgood.

lmhemalatha
Thursday28thApril2011at1:04:10PM
I am lady yoga teacher.regular doing yogasanas and pranayama and doing some diet we can fully control
asthama.from3yearsitreatedmanyladies.mainthingdietplusyogabothareveryimportant.Andalsoalways
drinkinghotwaterisveryimportantforasthamapatients.

dechendema
Wednesday4thMay2011at6:24:43AM
imalsosufferingfromasthmanfeelingverydifficulttobreathandfrequentlysufferingthattimeigetchestpain
andthroatpainandshoulderandcoughanddoctortoldmetousemouthsprayisthereanyeffectforhealthas
some of my friend use tell me not to use n not good for health i mean it will be a habit to use but i dont use
morewhenifeelverydifficulttobreaththattimeiusepleaseisthereanywaytocurethisasthmadisesa.

V.K.Misra
Sunday8thMay2011at12:24:21PM
Ihaveasthmaproblemsincelastoneyearspleaseadvisemewhichisbesttreatmenttosafeofasthma,&which
precoursionisneccessaryforasthma.
V.K.Mishra
9210913004

kapil
Tuesday10thMay2011at12:33:24AM
hidearihadpneumoniaatthechildhood,ibelongtoastrongandhealthybackground,butnowihavegrownup
withstrongmusclesbydoingpranayamandyogasana.andiamanathleteoftrackandfieldalso.sononeedto
worry.just kill your negative thoughts and convert your weak lungs into strong lungs by doing exercises and
pranayama.thanks

RanveerSingh
Friday20thMay2011at12:01:23PM
I have bronchitis asthma problem since last six months. Please advise me for necessary treatment and
precautions.Alsotellmecunsumeofliquireandsmokingisverydangeriousforme.

Aravind
Sunday19thJune2011at10:19:23AM
One of my nostril ( either right or left )is always blocked through out the year and hence i am unable to do
anulomvilompranayama.Ihaveeventriedwarmupexercisestorelievemynoseblockwhichhasnothelped.
Cananyoneguidemewithasolution...Thanksinadvance

immaculate
Monday20thJune2011at8:15:11AM
whatcanidotoaddweightandnothavingashhmaattrackaverytime

amitava
Wednesday22ndJune2011at12:46:07AM
ARVIND
tryNASAPAN,Takesomelukewarmwaterinyourpalm,throuhyouropennostraildrinkthatwaterslowly,hope
thingswillimprove

vinod
Thursday18thAugust2011at9:46:37PM
I have chest heavyness and have to breathe hard especially during inhalation. There is no sound of wheezing
fromthelungsbutIfeelgastricproblem.Dr.gavemesymptomatictreatmentthatitcouldbebronchialasthama
andprescribedmedicineforthesamebutthosemedicinehadnoeffect.pleasesuggestnextcourseofaction

srinivas
Sunday18thSeptember2011at12:04:01PM
I am suffering asthma last 10 years. I used lot of medicine in homeopathy and English medicine but it is not
curedmyhealth.sopleasegivemesuggestionhowtoimprovemyhealthfromthisdisease.

viji
Wednesday16thNovember2011at9:52:54AM
canyoupresentavideoforcuring/controllingovertheasthma.

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kalyanasundaram
Monday19thDecember2011at6:20:59AM
I hve Been practicing yoga for bronchiol brblems and stiffness in the chest , once i got recvere d quickly but
persistssameevenidoyogaeveryday.

ghanashyam
Monday6thFebruary2012at7:12:22PM
ihavebrochitisproblemssincelast11months,pleasesuggestme.

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