AboutDaljit Kaur Expertise I would love to answer beginners questions about yoga. How to start pranayama or asanas? What are the essentials of a yoga practice? and how to stay focussed for yoga practice? How to avoid lifestyle diseases by adopting yoga? Health benefits of yoga.
Experience Practicing yoga for last 4 years. Conducts community yoga classes.
Publications I am webmaster of http://www.yoga-for-beginners-a-practical-guide.com.
I write articles at ezinearticles.com http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Daljit_Kaur
Education/Credentials Post Graduate in Chemistry, Qualified teacher.
Question Dear Sir/madam,
I am very much pleased to see your website and the way questions are answered. Recently my bood test confirmed that i have overactive thyroid, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I would like to know suitable yoga poses and pranayama for the above said. I have been practicising pantanjali yoga and pranayam for one year and left few months ago due to some personal reason. Now again on yoga from 1st Jan.
I request yourself to write me a brief note on yoga poses and pranayama for overactive thyriod, high cholesterol and high bolld pressure.
Hoping to hear from you shortly,
Thanks and Regards,
sharadhi
Answer Hello sharadhi
You have not mentioned your blood pressure. Take your doctors advice for best treatment. In addition you can use yoga as supplementary therapy.
First of all you should get your blood pressure under control. People with high blood pressure can do moderate yoga exercises. Do not over exert. Avoid inverted postures and forward bending postures. Do not hold breath if you are doing pranayama.
If your blood pressure is high constantly, do only these exercises till it normalises.
2. Now you have to reduce these major factors which can further aggravate your problem
>>Stress
>>Heavy diet, fatty food, junk food
>>Lack of proper rest / sleep
>>Obesity, best way for you is to reduce your
intake of food, avoid salt and sugar. Eat plenty of salads. Take long walks.
3. I am not aware of your lifestyle and dieting pattern. Simplify your diet as much as possible, take adequate rest and exercise daily. In addition to yoga, cycling or walking is also an excellent exercise. Also, mind control is required to keep yourself calm and stress free. That is positive attitude and self confidence that you will become fit.
4. Till such time, your blood pressure is high, I suggest you do only
>>>Shava asana.
>>>Alom Vilom. without holding breath.
>>>Pranayama Rhythmic breathng.
>>>Chandrabhedi pranayama.
>>> Practice yoga nidra daily before sleeping.
>>>Start meditation.
Once you feel better start doing other asanas gradually.
