Yoga and Meditation for Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus is a disease related to the impaired glucose
tolerance of the body, insulin functioning is affected. Symptoms of diabetes
can be excessive thirst, excessive hunger or excessive / frequent urination.
Diabetes Mellitus can be of Type 1 or Type 2 or pancreatic diabetes or gestational diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is caused by No production of insulin and this is very difficult to treat with Yoga.
Type 2 diabetes which is caused by life style, stress related diseases can be effectively treated with Yoga.
Diabetes Mellitus can be of Type 1 or Type 2 or pancreatic diabetes or gestational diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is caused by No production of insulin and this is very difficult to treat with Yoga.
Type 2 diabetes which is caused by life style, stress related diseases can be effectively treated with Yoga.
Sun Salutation
Sun Salutation is very good exercise for people suffering from
diabetes, it increases the blood supply to various parts of body, improving
insulin administration in the body, it gives all the benefits of exercise if
practiced at 4 rounds per minute. If practiced at slow speed, it offers the
benefits of asanas.
Yog Asanas
Asanas are beneficial in treatment of diabetes. Important aspect of
Asanas is stability and comfort experienced in the position. After attaining
the position, one needs to relax all the muscles and try to maintain the
positions for long. Due to various twists, stretches and strains in the body,
the internal organs are stretched and subjected to strain. This increases the
blood supply, oxygen supply to the organs increasing the efficiency and
functioning of the organ. Stretching various glands result in increased
efficiency of the endocrine system. Asanas like Dhanurasana
(Bow pose in prone position), Ardhamatsyendrasana (Half spinal twist),
Vajrasana Yoga Mudra, Pavan Muktasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Matsyasana have
been found useful in diabetes. These asanas have positive effect on pancreas
and also insulin functioning. But to get this result, one needs to maintain the
asana for longer duration while relaxing the muscles.
Meditation and Pranayaama
There are 8 types of Pranayama mentioned in
Hatha Yoga. One of the basic preparations for Pranayama is Nadi Shodhan
Pranayama or alternate nostril breathing, this type is found useful in diabetes
as Alternate nostril breathing has calming effect on nervous system, which
reduces stress levels, helping in diabetes treatment. Also research has shown
that Bhramari and Bhasrika Pranayama help in diabetes. Bharamari has calming
effect on mind, brain and nervous system. Bhasrika Pranayama is revitalizing
Pranayama, which increases oxygen levels and reduces carbon dioxide levels in
the blood. In bhasrika Pranayama, the abdominal muscles and diaphragm are used
which puts pressure on the internal organs. But before practicing these
Pranayama, one must learn and practice deep breathing, fast breathing,
alternate nostril breathing, Bandhas (Jalandhar bandha or chin lock, moola
bandha and Uddiyan bandha or abdominal lock) from yoga expert .
Meditation
Practice of meditation is especially useful in management of
stress. Relaxed and Concentrated state of mind is the aim of any form of
meditation which creates calming effect on nervous system, brings balance
between Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems. Initially meditation
may be difficult, and one can practice Omkar Chanting, concentration on
breathing. Especially for diabetes, concentration on pancreas during the meditation
practice has shown positive effects on sugar levels. One can even visualize the
proper functioning of pancreas, proper insulin administration in the body can
help in treatment of diabetes.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is very important process of deep relaxation, it helps
alleviate the stress and has very good positive effects on the entire body -
mind complex.
Cleansing Processes
Master cleansing or Shankha Prakshalana is recommended for
diabetes, complete Shankha Prakshalana takes 1 day and is recommended once in 6
months, but smaller version of it can be done 3 times a week. This process
cleanses the Gastro Intestinal tract completely. This process is done by
drinking 2 glasses of warm, salty water and lemon juice is added to it. Then
performing 6 different exercises, this exercises speed up the peristaltic
movements and one needs to evacuate bowels. In 2 hours about 7 to 8 bowels are
completed till the clear water is evacuated.
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