Hemorrhoids (Part 2): How yoga can help?
In Part 1 on Hemorrhoids, we had discussed about ‘how your food is your
medicine for haemorrhoids’. Click here to re-visit last tip.
Today we will see how yoga can help in your Hemorrhoids.
Yoga can relieve mild pain, swelling and inflammation
of your haemorrhoids. Pressure occurring on veins due to
long period of standing and sitting can be reduce by
regular practice of kriya, asana & pranayama.
In this lockdown you have good opportunity to
practice yoga regularly. You don’t have excuse of
“lack of time”. Don’t think! Start today itself.
Let us discuss today ‘one mudra and asanas that can help
you in your haemorrhoids’-
Ashwini mudra:
It relives your:
- Gas trouble
- Pain due to constipation
- Pain due to haemorrhoids
Method:
Inhale, contract your anal sphincter muscles inwards for
about 2-3 second & then release them. Relax & repeat
again, for about 3-5 minutes.
This is very simple mudra. It can be performed anytime, while
sitting at work, while watching TV, while standing anywhere.
Ashwini mudra with Pavanmuktasana:
Perform this combination 3—5 times for about 2-3 rounds.
Other poses which will also help you in haemorrhoids are
Inverted postures like
- Viparitakarani
- Sarvangasana
and - Shirsasana
it will reduce irritation and pain due to haemorrhoids.
Some other asana like
- Vajrasana
- Balasana
- Matsyasana
also help to relieve your pain.
How to end?
If you are performing yoga to ease your
discomfort due to your haemorrhoids, always end
your session with relaxation in Makarasana.
food and yoga would definitely help you. But,
if you have more than mild discomfort, you
need to consult your physician.
I Thank Dr Bhumita for giving me this opportunity
to share my knowledge with you for the health awareness of the society.
That all for today.
Feel free to contact for personalized yoga sessions as per your individual problems.
Stay home stay safe.
Yogini Minal Panchal
Revive Life
M-9227256328
Yoga & Garbh Sanskar Therapists
