Saturday, October 22, 2011

Saturday's yoga pose for diabetes

ARDHAMAT SYENDRASASANA

This is the half position of Matsyendrasana, and it is named after the great sage Matryendra. It is basically exercises the vertebrae and helps keep them in good shape. It also helps the liver, spleen, bladder, pancreas, intestines and other abdominal organs. It also stretches and strengthens the spinal nerves. It is beneficial in the treatment of obesity, asthma and diabetes.

Technique
•You should sit erect on the ground.
•Stretch your legs in front of you.
•Place the left heal under the right thigh and thus keeping the left thigh straight.
•Then cross the right leg over the left thigh and place the right foot flat on the ground.
•Pars the left arm over the right and clash the big toe of the right foot.
•Grasp the left thigh from the rear with the right hand.
•Turn the head, neck, shoulders and trunk to the right, bringing the chin in line with the right shoulder.
•Maintain this position for a few seconds, gradually increasing the duration to 2 minutues.
•Repeat the same process on the other side for the same duration.

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