Ayurvedic and Herbal      

 Medicines in Arthritis

 Herbal Medicines

 Herbs Used in Arthritis

 Yoga and Diet to Cure   

 Arthritis

  Nutritional Therapy

 Allopathic Drugs and  

 Pathological Tests

 Disease-wise use of Drugs

 Tests for Arthritis and  

 Spondylitis

 Different Names of  

 Common Herbs

Shashankasana (Moon Pose / Hare Pose)

Shashankasana ( Moon Pose / Hare Pose) 

The word ‘Shashanka’  in Sanskrit means moon.  The person doing this  asana resembles a moon.

Procedure

1. Sit on the floor with knees bent as in Vajrasana.

2. Inhale and raise both hands up.

3. Bend slowly from the waist while exhaling.

4. Place hands on the ground.

5. The forehead should touch the ground.

6. Remain in this position for few seconds.

7. Inhale and slowly raise the arms to a vertical position.

8. Exhale while lowering arms to the knees.

Benefits 

Ø       Useful in lumbar spondylitis.

·         Releases pressure of the vertebral disc, thereby curing backache.

·         Highly useful in nervous disorders such as anxiety, insomnia ( sleeplessness),

          and mental worries.

·         Strengthens  the mind and energises the brain.

·         Helps in curing constipation.

·         Eliminates problems of male and female reproductive organs.

·         Tones pelvic muscles of women.

·         Regulates functioning of adrenal glands.

Precautions

Persons suffering from high blood pressure, slipped disc and vertigo should perform this  asana only after consulting a Yoga therapist.

Home | Resource | Site Map