Asthma and pranayama
Yoga Rx for Asthma
About 20 million Americans suffers by acute attacks of chronic condition asthma, coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness. Modern medicine has no cure for this disease and almost all the asthmatics rely upon pharmaceuticals to relieve symptoms.It is caused by by a narrowing of the lung’s airways and it goes worse by an increase of mucus and inflammation in their lining. By allergies, exercise, cold air, pollution and stress Asthma can be triggered.
Yoga is powerful adjunct therapy to reduce the frequency and intensity of asthma attacks as well as to decrease medication use. Regular practice of yoga postures and pranayama increases the lung’s airflow, air capacity, stamina and efficiency. Opening of the chest and lung and heart functioning can be improved by back bending postures . If it is harder to exhale during asthma attacks one should practice upper back bends and chest opening postures. And for harder inhale one should practice forward bends and lower back bending poses as it drains excess mucus from the lungs and balances the immune system of the body.
Regular practice of yoga reduces stress, physical tension, and muscle tightness and increases feelings of well being by activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Pranayama helps to maintain a relaxed and controlled breath which reduces asthma attack. Dirga pranayama is for all conditions and will encourage slow deep breathing patterns. Nadi Sodhana helps in stress and emotional upsets , practice Ujjayi pranayama for asthma triggered by cold air , and use Sit Cari or Shitali pranayamas for allergic arthritis . Use Kapalabhati pranayama to help strengthen the lungs and reduce mucus congestion , practicing it very slowly and gently in short durations.
Please consult your medical professional before starting a yoga practice as yoga is not a substitute for conventional western medication.
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