Nithya kriya: Care For Hernia

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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
• ATSYA ASANA
• BAHIH KUMBHAKA
• MRITYA BHANJAKA ASANA
• BAHIH KUMBHAKA

MACHCHANDRA ASANA

YOGAASANA MAALAA SACHITRA, VERSE 51

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-

ANTAH KUMBHAKA

KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 28

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-

MAHAAMUDRA ASANA

JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSES 105-106 (Less)

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-

ANTAH KUMBHAKA

KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 28

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-

MAKARA ASANA

GHERANDA SAMHITA|| UPADESHA 2|| VERSE 40

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-

BAHIH KUMBHAKA

KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 31

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-

MANDOOKA ASANA

HATHA RATNAAVALEE, UPADESHA 3, VERSE 55

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-

BAHIH KUMBHAKA

KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 31

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-

MATSYA ASANA

GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 2, VERSE 21

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

IN MATSYA ASANA, NEXT-

BAHIH KUMBHAKA

KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 31

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-

MRITYA BHANJAKA ASANA

JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSES 154 to 156

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-

BAHIH KUMBHAKA

KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 31

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