Care For Hernia
DISCLAIMER: This technique is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Individuals with any type of medical condition, the elderly, children below 14, women who are pregnant or suspect they may be pregnant are advised to seek professional medical advice before practicing this technique. Viewers who are not on two-way video conferencing are cautioned that they are practicing these techniques at their own risk.
Steps to be followed:
- MACHCHANDRA ASANA
- ANTAH KUMBHAKA
- MAHAAMUDRA ASANA
- ANTAR KUMBHAKA
- MAKARA ASANA
- BAHIH KUMBHAKA
- MANDOOKA ASANA
- BAHIH KUMBHAKA
- MATSYA ASANA
- BAHIH KUMBHAKA
- MRITYA BHANJAKA ASANA
- BAHIH KUMBHAKA
1. MACHCHANDRA ASANA
YOGAASANA MAALAA SACHITRA, VERSE 51
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Jeemanau Pagaa Daayee Jaangha Pari Raashai Yedi Kadi Lagaavai |
Daavaaya Kau Baaralo Golapha Jeemaamnaa Godaakee Maahilee |
Aashyaa Pari Raashai Dovu Haathaa Syau Pagakaa Agootaa Pakadai |
Lilaata Dharatee Lagaavai Chaathee Kadaa Syau Lagaavai |
Aasana Kauguna Godaa Kee Piraa Jaayee ||51||
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
- Sit on the ground with knees folded
- Cross the right leg over the left keeping the knees and feet close together
- Hold the feet with the hands
- Bend the head over the knees
- Sit in this posture for 30 seconds
IN MACCHANDRASANA , NEXT-
2. ANTAH KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 28
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Sushumnaanthargatham Thasyaam Nirvikalpena Chethasaa |
Dhaarayeth Maarutham Yogee So’nthah-Kumbhash-Shivodhithaha ||28||
TRANSLATION
Without any mental distractions or in other words being completely unclutched the Yogi should hold the breath in the Sushumna – the path of Kundalini along the spine. This is called the Antah Kumbhaka as explained by Lord Shiva.
TECHNIQUE
- Close your eyes. Unclutch
- Inhale and hold the breath
- Be in the unclutched state
- Exhale slowly and open your eyes and relax
- Breath two or three times normally
- Do this 21 times
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3. MAHAAMUDRA ASANA
JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSES 105-106
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Davaa Pagakee Edi Joyee Seevani Aani Lagaavai Soyee |
Dachina Laambau Ju Pasaarai Thaamai Aani Kaagasee Dhaarai ||105||
Dovu Khavaa Urdhaso Dharai Thinaso Phera Abhyaasa Ju Karai |
Naasaadrishti Aana Thaharaavai Mahaamudraa Naama So Paavai ||106||
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
- Sit on the ground with legs extended forward
- Bend the left knee and place the heel at the perineum
- Hold the right foot with both hands with fingers interlocked
- Bend the head forward
- Place the chin on the right knee
- Fix your gaze at the tip of the nose
- Settle in this pose 30 seconds
IN MAHAAMUDRA ASANA, NEXT-
4. ANTAH KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 28
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Sushumnaanthargatham Thasyaam Nirvikalpena Chethasaa |
Dhaarayeth Maarutham Yogee So’nthah-Kumbhash-Shivodhithaha ||28||
TRANSLATION
Without any mental distractions or in other words being completely unclutched the Yogi should hold the breath in the Sushumna – the path of Kundalini along the spine. This is called the Antah Kumbhaka as explained by Lord Shiva.
TECHNIQUE
- Close your eyes. Unclutch
- Inhale and hold the breath
- Be in the unclutched state
- Exhale slowly and open your eyes and relax
- Breath two or three times normally
- Do this 21 times
NEXT-
5. MAKARA ASANA
GHERANDA SAMHITA|| UPADESHA 2|| VERSE 40
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Adhyaasyash-Shethe Hrudayam Nidhaaya Bhoomau Cha Paadau Cha Prasaaryamaanau |
Shirashcha Dhruthvaa Kara-Dhanda-Yugme Dehaagnikaaram Makaraasanam Thath ||2.40||
TRANSLATION
Having held the head with the two arms, one lies down on the ground facing downwards, chest touching the ground, two legs spread apart. This posture is called the Makarasana – the Crocodile posture – the increaser of bodily heat.
TECHNIQUE
- Lie on the ground facing downwards with the chest resting on the ground
- Spread the legs wide apart with toes pointing out in opposite directions
- Wrap the arms around the head
- Settle in this posture 30 seconds
IN MAKARA ASANA, NEXT-
6. BAHIH KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 31
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Rechayithvaa Bahirvaayum Baahyaakaashe Kramena Yath |
Dhaarayeth Prayatho Yogee Bahih-Kumbhasthu Rechitaha || 31 ||
TRANSLATION
A Yogi should retain the breath outside after exhaling slowly. This is called Bahir Kumbhaka.
TECHNIQUE
- Exhale slowly and completely
- Retain the breath as long as possible outside without any visualization
- When you can't hold anymore, relax and inhale slowly
- Do this 21 times
NEXT-
7. MANDOOKA ASANA
HATHA RATNAAVALEE, UPADESHA 3, VERSE 55
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Prushtam Sampeedya Gulphaabhyaam Jaanvange Savalayaakruthihi |
Hasthau Paadhathale Kshipthau Mandookam Paadhadhoshahruth ||3.55||
TRANSLATION
The Mandukasana which relieves off all troubles of legs is being seated on the ground with legs folded backwards, buttocks resting on the heels and knees spread apart, toes touching each other and hands placed under the respective knees.
TECHNIQUE
- Sit on the floor with legs folded backwards, buttocks placed on the heels, toes touching each other
- Spread the knees apart
- Place the hands under the respective knees
- Stay in this posture for 30 seconds
IN MANDOOKA ASANA, NEXT-
8. BAHIH KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 31
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Rechayithvaa Bahirvaayum Baahyaakaashe Kramena Yath |
Dhaarayeth Prayatho Yogee Bahih-Kumbhasthu Rechitaha || 31 ||
TRANSLATION
A Yogi should retain the breath outside after exhaling slowly. This is called Bahih Kumbhaka.
TECHNIQUE
- Exhale slowly and completely
- Retain the breath as long as possible outside without any visualization
- Relax and inhale slowly
- Do this 21 times
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9. MATSYA ASANA
GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 2, VERSE 21
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Muktha-Padmaasanam Kruthvaa Uththaana-Shayanam Chareth |
Koorparaabhyaam Shiro Veshtya Mathsyaasanam Thu Rogahaa ||2.21||
TRANSLATION
Having performed the Padmasana (explained below) one should lie down on his back. Matsyasana, the destroyer of diseases is formed by holding the head with the elbows in this posture.
TECHNIQUE
- Place the right foot on the left thigh
- Now place the left foot on the right thigh
- Slowly lie down on your back
- Cling on to your head with your elbows
- Settle in this posture for 30 seconds
Uththanau Charanau Kruthvaa Ooru-Samsthau Prayathnathaha |
Oorumadhye Thathoththaanau Paanee Kruthvaa Thatho Drushau ||1.45||
Idham Padmaasanam Proktham Sarva-Vyaadhi-Vinaashanam ||1.47||
IN MATSYA ASANA, NEXT-
10. BAHIH KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 31
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Rechayithvaa Bahirvaayum Baahyaakaashe Kramena Yath |
Dhaarayeth Prayatho Yogee Bahih-Kumbhasthu Rechitaha || 31 ||
TRANSLATION
A Yogi should retain the breath outside after exhaling slowly. This is called Bahih Kumbhaka.
TECHNIQUE
- Exhale slowly and completely
- Retain the breath as long as possible outside without any visualization
- Relax and inhale slowly
- Do this 21 times
NEXT-
11. MRITYA BHANJAKA ASANA
JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSES 154 to 156
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Pratham Sena Soodho Hoy Thaanai Paga Uvaacha Aagaa Nai Aanai |
Bahur Pagathalee Ko Yo Raakhai Kor Vaaralee Yaa Vidhi Daakhai ||154||
Vatee Aangulyaa Lagathi Aane Kari Gaadee Jaadaanthari Thaanai |
Dovu Haath Paga Baahari Lyaavai Puni Thaakau Aise Taharaavai ||155||
Dachina Karakau Pahoochau Joyee Vaachaa Kara Sau Pakarai Soyee |
Masthaka Bhoosom Lagatho Raakhai Naasaadrishti Vachana Nahee Bhaakai ||156||
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
- Lie on your back with face upwards
- Bend the knees and take them under the armpits with legs held upwards vertically
- Put the hands on feet
- Gaze at the tip of the nose
- Settle in this posture for 30 seconds
IN MRITYA BHANJAKA ASANA, NEXT-
12. BAHIH KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 31
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Rechayithvaa Bahirvaayum Baahyaakaashe Kramena Yath |
Dhaarayeth Prayatho Yogee Bahih-Kumbhasthu Rechitaha || 31 ||
TRANSLATION
A Yogi should retain the breath outside after exhaling slowly. This is called Bahih Kumbhaka.
TECHNIQUE
- Exhale slowly and completely
- Retain the breath as long as possible outside without any visualization
- Relax and inhale slowly
- Do this 21 times
- Once finished, just sit in a relaxed way for few minutes
END OF KRIYA
