Verified by Himalayan Siddha, Akshar
Yoga has a positive effect on health. If you are suffering from diabetes then asanas are very beneficial for the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ located near the stomach that controls the blood sugar of the body. Yoga also improves the functioning of insulin in the body.
Diabetes can be classified into 2 types: type 1 diabetes and type 2.
- In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin.
- In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin.
Yoga therapy
By doing some yoga postures, the body gets stretched and twisted in different shapes. When it is done in the lumbar and thoracic regions of the body, it has a direct effect on the pancreas. It stimulates the production of insulin and lowers blood sugar. Practising yoga regularly also improves the efficiency of the endocrine system. Yoga Master, Spiritual Guru and Lifestyle Coach, Grand Master Akshar is telling about these Yogasanas.
Siddha walk
To practice the Siddha move as we move from South to North figure 8 is to be traced. In this shape of 8, this direction of walking from south to north should be done for 21 minutes. After completing the required duration of the round you should reverse the direction and walk from north to south for 21 minutes.
Marjariasana
Upward facing Marjariasana
- To do this, come on your knees, and place the palms under the shoulders and the knees under the hips.
- Inhale; bend the spine to look up.
Downward Marjariasana
- Exhale, round the back and bring the chin to the chest.
- Concentrate on the navel area.
Paschimottanasana
- In this, your posture becomes like bending forward while sitting.
- Start by extending the legs. Make sure the knees are slightly bent and the legs are extended forward.
- Extend the arms upwards and keep the spine straight.
- Exhale and bend forward at the hip keeping the upper body on the lower body.
- Try to hold the toes.
Adhomukhasvanasana
- Keep both hands bent at the feet, making sure that the palms are under the shoulders and the knees under the hips.
- Raise the hips.
- Straighten the knees and elbows and form the body in an inverted 'V' shape.
- Now keep your hand's shoulder width apart.
- The fingers will be facing forward and keep the focus on the toes.
Mandukasana
- Sit in Vajrasana, arms extended in front of you.
- Fold the thumb in the palm, wrap the remaining four fingers over it and make a fist.
- Bend the arms at the elbows, keeping the fists above the navel.
- Bend the upper body and place it on top of the lower body.
- Stretch the neck and focus the eyes forward.
Balasan
- Get down on the mat with your knees bent.
- While inhaling, raise your hands above the head.
- Exhale and tilt the upper body forward.
- Keep the forehead on the floor and rest the pelvis on the ankles.
- Make sure that there is no hump on the back.
Pranayama techniques like AnulomVilom, Bhastrika etc. boost immunity and clean the nadis in the body. It gives great relief from stress and thus benefits the parasympathetic nervous system by reducing stress hormones. Stress is one of the major causes of diabetes and various practices of yoga help in the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes.
Be Stress-Free
Yoga is a powerful practice that combines many different techniques such as asanas, pranayama, meditation, chanting, mudras and more. If these exercises are done regularly then they can be extremely beneficial for your overall health.
Eat healthily
You can also modify your diet to include healthy and natural foods in them. Work on your immune system by consuming fruits and vegetables that provide vitamin C. Include dairy, orange juice, soy milk and cereals to meet your vitamin D.
With the help of these yogasanas and tips, you too can control diabetes.
Disclaimer
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