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Acidity:
Asana: Vajrasana for at least 10 minutes after every meal.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari.
Shatkarma: Agnisar kriya, kunjal.
Other: Relaxation and cultivation of mental tranquillity through yoga nidra and meditation.

 

Adenoids: (enlargement)
Asana: Simhasana, surya namaskara.
Pranayama: Ujjayi with khechari mudra.
Shatkarma: Neti, kunjal.
Diet: Avoid non-vegetarian food, milk products and sour food.

 

Adrenal glands: (general toning)
Asana: General - Surya namaskara, marjari-asana, shashank bhujangasana, ushtrasana, trikonasana, dhanurasana, bhujangasana, shalabhasana, paschimottanasana, chakrasana, padahastasana, ardha matsyendrasana, halasana.
Advanced - Poorna matsyendrasana, merudandasana, niralamba paschimottanasana, hamsasana, mayurasana, dwi pada sirshasana.
Pranayama: Bhastrika.

Mudra: Pashinee mudra.
Bandha: Uddiyana bandha.
Shatkarma: Agnisar kriya, nauli.
Other: Stress free, regular lifestyle.

 

Alzheimer's disease:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana parts 1, 2 and 3.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, ujjayi.
Shatkarma: Neti, trataka.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa, antar mouna.
Anaemia:
Asana: Surya namaskara, bhujangasana, shalabhasana,
sarvangasana, halasana, matsyasana, paschimottanasana.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, sheetali, seetkari, ujjayi in
shavasana (without khechari).
Diet: Rich in green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits.
 

 

Anger:
Asana: General - Shashankasana, yogamudrasana,
paschimottanasana.
Advanced - Garbhasana, koormasana.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, sheetali,
seetkari, kalpalbhati, ujjayi.
Mudra: Bhoochari, akashi, yoga, prana, maha, maha
bheda, yoni and pashinee mudras.
Bandha: Moola and maha bandhas.
Other: All meditation and relaxation practices.
 

 

Angina pectoris: (pains in the chest)
Asana: Shavasana, pawanmuktasana part 1 and part 3:1, makarasana, akarna dhanurasana, hasta utthanasana.
Pranayama: (no retention) Ujjayi, nadi shodhana,
bhramari.
Mudra: Yoga mudra.
Diet: Light vegetarian meals.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa, antar mouna.
 

 

Anxiety: (and nervous tension)
Asana: General - Pawanmuktasana part 1, surya
namaskara, shashankasana, yogamudrasana, ananda madirasana, paschimottanasana, bhujangasana, shalabhasana, sarvangasana, halasana, shavasana.
Advanced - Garbhasana, koormasana.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, kapalbati, bhastrika,
bhramari, sheetali, seetkari.
Mudra: Vipareeta karani, pashinee, shambhavi,
bhoochari, yoga, prana and yoni mudras.
Shatkarma: Trataka, jala neti, kunjal.
Other: Ajapa japa, antar mouna, yoga nidra.
 

 

Appetite:
Asana: Forward and backward bends, surya namaskara.
Pranayama: Agnisar kriya.
Bandha: Uddiyana bandha.
Shatkarma: Nauli.
 

 

Arms:
Asana: General - Pawanmuktasana part 1:12-16 and
part 3:1 - 6, akarna dhanurasana, surya namaskara,
dhanurakarshanasana, gomukhasana, mayurasana.
Advanced - Lolasana, baka dhyanasana, vashishthasana,
dwi hasta bhujangasana, santolanasana, vrischikasana.
 

 

Arteriosclerosis: (hardening of the arteries)
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1.
Pranayama: Breath awareness, nadi shodhana.
Diet: Avoid foods containing animal fat rich in
cholesterol. Do not smoke or drink alcohol.
Other: Yoga nidra.
 

 

Arthritis:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana parts 1, 2 and 3.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, deep abdominal breathing, bhramari, kapalbhati.
Diet: Light veg. meals, avoid sour and artificial food.
Shatkarma: Neti, kunjal, laghoo shankhaprakshalana.
Other: Yoga nidra, meditation.
 

 

Asthma:
Asana: Surya namaskara, shashankasana, pranamasana,
sarvangasana, supta vajrasana, marjari-asana, ushtrasana, hasta uttanasana, utthita lolasana, dwikonasana, matsyasana, backward bending asanas, pada hastasana, baddha padmasana. Shavasana with breath awareness.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhastrika, kapalbhati.
Deep abdominal breathing at all times.
Shatkarma: Vastra dhauti, shankhaprakshalana, kunjal, jala neti.
Diet: Avoid mucus producing foods such as milk and milk products, rice and non-vegetarian foods. Eat fruit and vegetables in season, and cooked, rather than raw vegetables (salads) especially in winter.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa, antar mouna and other meditation and relaxation techniques to remove the source of nervousness.
 

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Backache:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 2: 2-3 and part 3:3-4,
supta vajrasana, marjari-asana, shashank bhujangasana, vyaghrasana, tadasana, tiryaka tadasana, kati chakrasana, makarasana, all backward bending asanas, meru wakrasana, bhu namanasana.
Pranayama: Ujjayi, bhramari.
Diet: Light vegetarian diet.
Other: Ajapa japa.
 

 

Baldness:
Asana: Shashankasana, inverted poses, especially
sirshasana.
Blood pressure: (high)
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1, ananda madirasana,
siddhasana, all relaxation poses.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana stages 1 and 2, sheetali,
seetkari, ujjayi, bhramari.
Other: Yoga nidra, meditation.
Blood pressure: (low)
Asana: Surya namaskara, dynamic asanas.
Pranayama: All pranayama especially bhastrika,
kapalbhati, surya bheda.
Mudra: Vipareeta karani mudra.
Bandha: All bandhas.
Diet: Balanced vegetarian diet.

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Bronchitis: See asthma.
 

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Bursitis:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1:1-17.
 

 

Cancer:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1, surya namaskara.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, ujjayi.
Shatkarma: Trataka.
Other: Amaroli, meditation, yoga nidra.
 

 

Candida:
Asana: Surya namaskara, pawanmuktasana parts 2 and 3, vajrasana series.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, ujjayi,
kapalbhati, bhastrika.
Diet: Avoid sugar (including honey and fruit), coffee,yeast, alcohol, foods which have been brewed or fermented, cheese, white rice. Take yoghurt and fresh vegetables in season. Ensure a good intake of protein(pulses and grains). Drink plenty of water.
Other: Yoga nidra, antar mouna, ajapa japa.
 

 

Chest: (toning and strengthening)
Asana: General - Surya namaskara, pawanmuktasana part 1:16 and part 3, supta vajrasana, ushtrasana, standing asanas, matsyasana, lolasana, backward bending asanas especially chakrasana and dhanurasana, inverted asanas, baddha padmasana, natarajasana, gomukhasana.

Advanced - Kukkutasana, baka dhyanasana, vrischikasana, astavakrasana.

 

 

Cold or cough:
Asana: Surya namaskara, regular practice of asanas and pranayama. Simhasana is especially recommended.
During a cold only relaxing practices should be
attempted.

Shatkarma: Neti, kunjal, laghoo shankhaprakshalana.
Diet: Avoid mucus-producing foods such as milk and milk products, rice and non-vegetarian foods.
 

 

Concentration:
Asana: All asanas practised with awareness, particularly inverted and balancing postures.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, bhastrika, ujjayi.
Mudra: All mudras.
Shatkarma: Trataka.
Other: Meditation, yoga nidra.
 

 

Constipation:
Asana: Tadasana, tiryaka tadasana, kati chakrasana,
surya namaskara, pawanmuktasana parts 2 and 3, supta vajrasana, shashankasana, ushtrasana, trikonasana, yogamudrasana, matsyasana, all backward and forward bending asanas, all spinal twist asanas, halasana, druta halasana.
Drink 2 to 3 glasses of body temperature warm water before morning practice.
Sit in vajrasana for at least 10 minutes after every meal.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana.
Mudra: Ashwini mudra.
Bandha: Uddiyana and maha bandhas.
Shatkarma: Laghoo shankhaprakshalana, agnisar kriya, nauli.
Diet: Fresh fruit, vegetables and drink plenty of water.
Other: Yoga nidra.

 

Coronary thrombosis: See angina pectoris, blood pressure, arteriosclerosis.
 

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Deafness: (not during inflamed and discharging conditions)
Asana: Simhasana, all inverted asanas.
Pranayama: Bhramari.
Shatkarma: Neti.

 

Depression:
Asana: Surya namaskara, dynamic asanas, all backward
bending, standing and twisting asanas.

Pranayama: Bhastrika, kapalbhati, abdominal
breathing.
Shatkarma: Kunjal, neti, laghoo shankhaprakshalana.
Diet: Simple, nutritious vegetarian diet.
Precautions: Avoid yoga nidra, meditation and
bhramari pranayama, as these can cause further
introversion.

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Diabetes:
Asana: General - Surya namaskara, tadasana,
yogamudrasana, shashankasana, supta vajrasana,
paschimottanasana, bhujangasana, ardha
matsyendrasana, halasana, sarvangasana, matsyasana,
gomukhasana, shavasana.
Advanced - Dwi hasta bhujangasana, vatayanasana.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, bhastrika, ujjayi.
Shatkarma: Laghoo shankhaprakshalana, kunjal, neti.
Diet: Food restrictions should be followed.
Other: Ajapa japa, yoga nidra.

 

Diarrhoea:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 2, vajrasana series, surya
namaskara.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, sheetali,
seetkari.
Diet: Moong dal, khichari, yoghurt, buttermilk.
 

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Dysentery:
Shatkarma: Laghoo shankhaprakshalana.
Precautions: Avoid dynamic asanas, inverted asanas and nauli.

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Dyspepsia: (chronic indigestion) See abdomen, anxiety, acidity.

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Eczema: See skin conditions.

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Epilepsy:
Asana: Shashankasana, bhujangasana, ardha
matsyendrasana, tadasana, all relaxation asanas.
Shatkarma: Neti.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa, antar mouna.

Precautions: Avoid trataka on a candle flame and
hyperventilating practices like bhastrika and kapalbhati.
 

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Face:
Asana: Surya namaskara, simhasana, sarvangasana,
halasana.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, kapalbhati.
Mudra: Vipareeta karani mudra.
Shatkarma: Neti, kunjal, laghoo shankhaprakshalana.
Diet: Fasting once a week.
 

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Fatigue:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1, tadasana,
bhujangasana, ushtrasana, chakrasana, dhanurasana, surya namaskara.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, bhastrika.
Bandha: Uddiyana and moola bandhas.
Other: Yoga nidra.
 

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Feet:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1:1-4, tadasana, eka pada pranamasana, vatyanasana, pada angushthasana, comfortable inverted asanas.
 

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Goitre: See thyroid and parathyroid.
 

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Gout:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1.
Diet: Avoid non-vegetarian foods. Drink plenty of water.
 

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Hayfever:
Asana: Surya namaskara, simhasana.
Pranayama: Bhastrika, kapalbhati.
Shatkarma: Laghoo shankaprakshalana, kunjal, neti, trataka.
Diet: Avoid non-vegetarian foods and dairy products.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa.

 

Headache: (also migraine)
Asana: Relaxation poses, pawanmuktasana part 1, eye exercise 1, shashankasana, tadasana, dwikonasana.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, ujjayi

Shatkarma: Neti (kunjal for migraine).
Precautions: Avoid eye strain.
Other: Yoga nidra. Splash cold water into the eyes at frequent intervals.
 

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Heart: See blood pressure, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis.
 

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Haemorrhoids: See piles, varicose veins.
 

 

Herpes:
Asana: Surya namaskara, pawanmuktasana parts 1, 2 and 3.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, ujjayi.
Shatkarma: Laghoo shankhaprakshalana.
Diet: Light, nutritious diet; fasting during acute stage.
Other: Avoid strain and relax with yoga nidra. Amaroli internally and externally.
 

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HIV+:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana parts 1, 2 and 3, halasana,
sarvangasana, matsyasana, kandharasana, supta vajrasana and all backward bending asanas.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, bhastrika.
Mudra: Vipareeta karani mudra.
Shatkarma: Laghoo shankhaprakshalana.
Other: Amaroli internally, and externally for skin
conditions, yoga nidra.
 

 

Hydrocele:
Asana: General - Surya namaskara slowly, vajrasana for as long as possible, all inverted poses, garudasana.
Advanced - Vatayanasana, brahmacharyasana.
Mudra: Ashwini, vipareeta karani and vajroli mudras.
Bandha: Moola bandha.
 

 

Hypertension and hypotension: See blood pressure.
 

 

Impotence:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana parts 2 and 3, surya
namaskara, sarvangasana, halasana.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhastrika, ujjayi.

Bandha: Moola bandha.
Mudra: Vajroli, ashwini mudras.
 

 

Impure blood:
Asana: Surya namaskara until profuse sweating occurs, dynamic asanas.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, kapalbhati.
Shatkarma: Laghoo shankhaprakshalana.
Diet: A pure fruit and vegetable diet without salt.
Other: Amaroli.
 

 

Insomnia:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1, shashankasana.
Pranayama: Bhramari, ujjayi, abdominal breathing in shavasana before going to sleep.
Shatkarma: Trataka.
Other: Yoga nidra before sleep.
 

 

Kidneys: (toning and removal of ailments)
Asana: General - Surya namaskara, supta vajrasana,
shashankasana, marjari-asana, shashank bhujangasana, vyaghrasana, trikonasana, matsyasana, all backward bending asanas, paschimottanasana, ardha matsyendrasana, halasana, gomukhasana, ushtrasana.

Advanced - Merudandasana, hamsasana, mayurasana, koormasana, dwi pada sirasana.
Pranayama: Bhastrika.
Bandha: Uddiyana bandha.
Shatkarma: Laghoo shankhaprakshalana, agnisar kriya, nauli.
Diet: Reduce the intake of salt and drink more water.
Precautions: Do not attempt strenuous asanas or
shatkarmas.
 

 

Lactation:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana parts 1 and 2, comfortable
inverted asanas.
Pranayama: Breath awareness while feeding, nadi
shodhana, bhramari.
Diet: Plenty of fluid; foods rich in calcium such as sesame, cow's milk and milk based products; fresh fruit and vegetables in season. Avoid spicy food, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, preservatives, large quantities of tea and coffee.
Other: Yoga nidra, meditation.
Precautions: Avoid dynamic postures. Do not fast.
 

 

Legs: (toning and strengthening)
Asana: General - Surya namaskara, pawanmuktasana part 1:1-11 and part 2:1-3, udarakarshanasana, utthanasana, shalabhasana, dhanurasana, setubandhasana, ardha chandrasana, all forward bending asanas, eka pada pranamasana, garudasana, nataraja asana, sirshapadasana, bakasana, vashishthasana, utthita hasta padangushthasana, vatayanasana.

Advanced - Eka pada sirasana, koormasana, mayurasana, hanumanasana, dwi pada sirasana and dwi pada kandharasana.
 

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Liver: (general toning and removal of certain associated disorders, e.g. sluggish liver)
Asana: Paschimottanasana, meru wakrasana, bhu
namanasana, ardha matsyendrasana, merudandasana, utthita hasta merudandasana and ardha padmapadmottanasana.
Shatkarma: Kunjal, laghoo shankhaprakshalana.
Diet: Avoid oily, fried foods, alcohol, tobacco and
cannabis.
 

 

Lumbago: See backache.
 

 

Lungs: (general improvement)
Asana: Surya namaskara, supta vajrasana, akarna
dhanurasana, ushtrasana, hasta uttanasana, utthita
lolasana, matsyasana, baddha padmasana, all backward bending asanas, sarvangasana.
Pranayama: All pranayama, deep yogic breathing.

 

 

Menopause:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana parts 2 and 3, surya
namaskara, bhujangasana, dhanurasana, sarvangasana, halasana, matsyasana, paschimottanasana and balancing postures.
Mudra: Ashwini, vajroli, maha and maha bheda mudras.
Bandha: Uddiyana and moola bandha.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa, antar mouna.
 

 

Menstruation:
Asana: Surya namaskara, pawanmuktasana parts 2 and 3, bhujangasana, shalabhasana, dhanurasana,
paschimottanasana, kandharasana, chakrasana,
ushtrasana, inverted asanas in general especially
sirshasana, sarvangasana, halasana, hanumanasana.
Pranayama: Abdominal breathing, nadi shodhana,
bhramari, ujjayi.
Mudra: Ashwini, vipareeta karani and vajroli mudras.
Bandha: All bandhas, especially moola bandha.
Diet: Vegetarian diet with fresh fruit and salads.
Other: Yoga nidra, antar mouna.
Precautions: Avoid strenuous and inverted postures,
uddiyana bandha and nauli while menstruating.
Menstruation: (cramps)
Asana: Vajrasana, shashankasana, marjari-asana,
shavasana.
Pranayama: Abdominal breathing in shavasana, ujjayi.

 

 

Miscarriage: (recovery)
Asana: Pawanmuktasana parts 2 and 3, surya
namaskara.
Pranayama: Bhastrika.
Bandha: Moola, uddiyana and maha bandhas.
Mudra: Vajroli, ashwini and vipareeta karani mudras.
Shatkarma: Nauli.
Precautions: Any squatting posture or strenuous
practices must be avoided during pregnancy.

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Muscular dystrophy:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa, amaroli.
 

 

 

Neck: (general toning, weakness, aches, nerve stimulation).
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1:16-17, advasana,
jyestikasana, makarasana, bhujangasana, gomukhasana,
supta vajrasana matsyasana, grivasana, kandharasana, all
spinal twisting asanas.
Pranayama: Ujjayi.
Other: Ajapa japa. Reduce deskwork, avoid thick
pillows.
 

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Nerves: (general toning)
Asana: All asanas, especially surya namaskara.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhastrika, kapalbhati.
Mudra: Yoga, prana, vipareeta karani, maha bheda, yoni and naumukhi mudras.
Bandha: All bandhas.
 

 

 

Obesity:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana parts 1, 2 and 3, vajrasana
series, surya namaskara, dynamic pada hastasana, druta halasana, vipareeta karani asana, matsyasana.
Pranayama: All pranayamas, especially bhastrika,
sheetali or seetkari.
Diet: Avoid oily, fried or starchy foods, oscillating
between fasting and overeating, eating between meals.
(Related heading: Thyroid and parathyroid.)
 

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Piles:
Asana: Sarvangasana or vipareeta karani asana for
extended periods, ashwini mudra or moola bandha while in the inverted position, pawanmuktasana part 2 and part 3:8, tadasana, tiryaka tadasana, kati chakrasana, shashankasana, shashank bhujangasana, supta vajrasana, ushtrasana, matsyasana, paschimottanasana.
Mudra: Ashwini mudra for extended periods.
Shatkarma: Laghoo shankhaprakshalana, moola
shodhanam.

Diet: Light, easily digestible food such as fresh fruit and vegetables. Drink plenty of water, fruit and vegetable juice, herbal teas. Avoid heavy foods like meat, cheese, fried or oily food, rich sauces, desserts.
 

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Pituitary and pineal glands: (general health)
Asana: Surya namaskara, all inverted asanas particularly sirshasana, yogamudrasana, matsyasana, sumeru asana, pranamasana, pada hastasana.
Pranayama: All pranayamas, especially bhramari, kapalbhati.
Mudra: Shambhavi, maha and prana mudras.
Shatkarma Trataka, neti.
 

 

 

Poliomyelitis:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1: active and passive
(assisted), bhujangasana, makarasana, jyestikasana,
shalabhasana, dhanurasana, paschimottanasana, bhu
namanasana, meru wakrasana, ardhamatsyendrasana, vajrasana, khandharasana, trikonasana, ashwasanchalanasana.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana.
Mudra: Nasikagra drishti.
Other: Prana vidya, amaroli, encouragement to maintain mobility and self-confidence.
 

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Pregnancy: (antenatal)
Asana:

Months 1 to 3 - See reproductive organs.
Months 4 to 6 - Pawanmuktasana part 1, matsyakridasana, meditation asanas, vajrasana, bhadrasana, majari-asana, hasta utthanasana, tadasana, tiryaka tadasana, kati chakrasana, utthanasana stages 1-3, meruwakrasana.
Months 7 to 9 - Only pawanmuktasana part 1.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, ujjayi, light bhastrika. After 3 months discontinue bhastrika.
Mudra: Ashwini and vajroli mudras.
Bandha: Moola bandha.
Diet: Nutritious, vegetarian diet.

Shatkarma: Kunjal to relieve morning sickness, laghoo Shankhprakshalana to avoid constipation. After 3 months only do neti.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa and meditation.
Precautions: Avoid uddiyana bandha, agnisar kriya and nauli. Take special care not to strain.
 

 

Pregnancy: (postnatal )
Asana:

Week 1 - Relaxation asanas.
Week 2 - Add pawanmuktasana part 1 and part 3: 2-7.
Week 3 - Add pawanmuktasana part 2: 1-4, standing
asana, backward bends, spinal twists.
Week 4 - Emphasise pawanmuktasana parts 2 and 3, add hasta-utthanasana and slow surya namaskara.
Pranayama:

Week 2 onwards - Nadi shodhana, bhramari, ujjayi, gentle bhastrika.
Mudra: Week 3 onwards - Ashwini and vajroli mudras.
Bandha: Week 3 onwards - Moola bandha.
Other: Week 1 on - Yoga nidra, ajapa japa, meditation.

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Prostate gland:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 3, vajrasana, siddhasana.
Mudra: Vajroli mudra.
Bandha: Moola and maha bandhas.
 

 

Pyorrhoea:
Asana: Surya namaskara.
Pranayama: Sheetali, seetkari.
 

 

Reproductive organs: (general toning - male and female)
Asana: General - Pawanmuktasana part 1:9-11 and

parts 2 and 3, surya namaskara, shashankasana, marjari asana, shashank bhujangasana, ushtrasana, vyaghrasana, kati chakrasana, tadasana, meru prishthasana, utthanasana, trikonasana, yogamudrasana, matsyasana, tolangulasana, all backward bending asanas, ardha-matsyendrasana, inverted asanas, kandharasana, garudasana, vashishthasana, pada angushthasana.
Advanced - Moolabandhasana, dhanurakarshan asana, hanumanasana.
 

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Males - Mayurasana, brahmacharyasana.

Pranayama: All pranayamas.
Mudra: Ashwini, vajroli, vipareeta karani, maha and
maha bheda mudras.
Bandha: Moola and maha bandhas.
Shatkarma: Agnisar kriya, nauli.
Other: Yoga nidra, meditation.
 

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Rheumatism: See arthritis.
 

 

Sciatica: See slipped disc, backache.
 

 

Sinusitis and sinus troubles: See cold or cough.
 

 

Skin conditions: (eczema, acne, dermatitis)
Asana: Surya namaskara (as many rounds as possible without straining), sarvangasana, halasana, mayurasana.
Pranayama: All pranayamas.
Mudra: Vipareeta karani mudra.
Shatkarma: Laghoo shankhaprakshalana.

Diet: Avoid excessive coffee, tea, spicy food, non-
vegetarian food, sweets, fried or oily food.

 

 

Slipped disc:
Asana: Advasana, jyestikasana, makarasana or matsyakridasana for long periods of time, sphinx, tadasana, vajrasana. Slowly take up asanas mentioned in backache section.
Pranayama: Ujjayi.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa in makarasana, hot
fomentation. Resting in prone position on a hard bed is most important.
Precautions: No forward bending asanas.

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Stammering and stuttering:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1:17, simhasana,
matsyasana, supta vajrasana, naukasana, all balancing asanas, mayurasana.
Pranayama: Bhramari, ujjayi, sheetali, seetkari.
Shatkarma: Neti, kunjal.
Other: Mantra chanting, yoga nidra, meditation.
(Related heading: Anxiety.)

 

 

Stress and strain: See anxiety.
 

 

Stroke:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1.
Pranayama: Simple, gentle pranayama in a lying
position.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa.
Throat: (removal of ailments and irritations)
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1:17, simhagarjanasana,
inverted poses, supta vajrasana, matsyasana.
Pranayama: Ujjayi, sheetali, seetkari, bhramari.
Shatkarma: Neti, kunjal.
 

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Thyroid and parathyroid: (general toning)
Asana: Surya namaskara, pawanmuktasana part 1:17,
inverted asanas especially sarvangasana, halasana, matsyasana, supta vajrasana, yogamudrasana, all backward bending asanas especially grivasana.
Pranayama: All pranayamas, especially ujjayi, bhramari, bhastrika with bandhas, moorchha pranayama.
Mudra: Pashinee and vipareeta karani mudra.
Bandha: Jalandhara bandha.
Shatkarma: Neti, kunjal.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa.
 

 

Ulcers: (peptic and duodenal)
Asana: Relaxation postures, pawanmuktasana part 1
and vajrasana series.
Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, ujjayi, sheetali, seetkari,
bhramari.
Mudra: Yoni mudra.
Diet: Easily digestible, bland diet which includes milk products, liquid or semi-liquid foods and soft fruits.
Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol, raw vegetables, spices, fats and heavy foods in general.
Other: Ajapa japa, yoga nidra, antar mouna.
Precautions: Kunjal should be strictly avoided.

 

 

Varicose veins:
Asana: All inverted asanas, pawanmuktasana part 1:1-
11 and part 2:1-3.
 

 

Vertigo:
Asana: Balancing asanas.
Pranayama: Bhramari.
Shatkarma: Trataka, jala neti.
 

 

Wind: (intestinal - removal)
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 2, shashankasana, supta vajrasana, shashank bhujangasana, kati chakrasana, yogamudrasana, matsyasana, all forward bending asanas, halasana, druta halasana, hamsasana, mayurasana, utthan prishthasana. Sit in vajrasana for at least 10 minutes after meals.
Pranayama: Bhastrika, kapalbhati.
Mudra: Tadagi mudra.
Bandha: Uddiyana bandha.

Shatkarma: Agnisar kriya, nauli, laghoo shankhaprakshalana, kunjal.

Diet: Chew the food properly and eat slowly. Do not
drink water for at least one hour before to one hour after meals. Avoid beans and pulses.
 

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Worms:
Asana: Naukasana.
Shatkarma: Laghoo shankhaprakshalana.