How to Choose Yoga Poses for Sinusitis
Sinusitis is a condition where your sinuses become swollen or inflamed because of allergies or infections. There are quite a few poses and breathing exercises that you can learn to do with the help of a yoga instructor, which can help relieve and even prevent you from having problems with sinusitis in the future. They are fun and easy to learn, so you can improve your health.
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Instructions
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Do the "Om" Yoga chant to help in the treatment and prevention of Sinusitis. The vibrations of this chant can help keep your sinuses healthy, so take a few minutes each day to go to a quiet place in your home and begin to breathe in deeply while chanting "Om."
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Learn the Pavanmukta Asana or Wind Releasing Posture, by first lying down on the floor or yoga mat with your palms down beside you, bringing your heels and toes together, and then straightening your body and looking at the ceiling. Now lift one knee up to you chest, put your corresponding hand on your ankle and your other hand on your knee, and then continue to pull your knee to your chest. Relax your muscles while remaining in this position for six to eight seconds, and then slowly release your hands and do the same with your other leg.
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Practice the Utthan Pada Asana or Raised-feet Posture, by lying down on your back with your palms down beside your body, bringing your heels and toes together as you slowly inhale through the nose. Now hold your breath while lifting both of your legs above the floor by ten to twelve inches, point your toes and hold this position for about five seconds. Now lower your legs as you exhale slowly enough so that you don't finish exhaling until both legs are back on the ground.
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Do the Simha Asana or Lion Pose, by first sitting with your so that your heels are turned towards your hips, placing your palms on your knees, straightening your arms, back and head while exhaling alternately through your nose and mouth and also extending your tongue. Now spread out your fingers, widen your eyes while keeping your entire body straight and stay in this tightened position for six to eight seconds, then inhale as allow your tongue to go back into your mouth and you loosen your body, close your mouth, open your eyes and breathe normally to finish.
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Learn the Bhujanga Asana or Cobra Posture, by lying down on your stomach with your arms straightened out beside you and your palms on the floor. Now exhale slowly and bend your head, neck, chest and midsection backwards. Tighten your leg muscles while your hold your breath, and remain in this position for six to eight seconds, before exhaling and slowly lowering yourself back to the floor.
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Practice the Dhanura-asana or Bow Pose, by lying down on your stomach with your arms straightened out beside you and bringing your legs and heels together. Now bend both legs until your heels are near your hips and then catch both legs with your hands so that your right hand is holding your right ankle and your left hand is holding your left ankle. Breathe in and out as you use your hands to pull up your legs until your thighs, shoulders and chest are off the ground as well while holding your neck back as far as it's comfortable for you to do. Release yourself from this pose slowing as you inhale and exhale until you are back in the original position.
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Tips & Warnings
Practice these poses everyday to get their full benefits. Either take some time in the morning or before bedtime to do them so they become part of your routine, and soon you can relieve and prevent any future problems with sinusitis.
Don't force yourself into these poses if it hurts or is uncomfortable.
