Yoga can be used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is usually caused by stress and faulty life style.
The following kinds of yoga can be helpful for diabetes patients:
1. Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar): This is a very good exercise for people suffering from diabetes. It increases the blood supply and improves insulin levels in the body. It should be practiced at 4 rounds per minute.
2. Asanas: Yoga poses or asanas are also beneficial for treating diabetes. Asanas like Dhanurasana (Bow pose in prone position), Vajrasana Yoga Mudra, Ardhamatsyendrasana (Half spinal twist), , Pavan Muktasana, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana and Halasana are useful in diabetes. These asanas have aid insulin functioning and have a positive effect on the pancreas. But you need to maintain the asana for longer durations while relaxing the muscles, to get the desired results.
3. Pranayama: In Hatha Yoga, there are 8 types of Pranayama. The technique of alternate nostril breathing, practised in prayanama is useful in diabetes as this has a calming effect on the nervous system and reduces stress levels. Bhramari and Bhasrika Pranayama has been found to be helpful in diabetes. But before practicing these Pranayama, you need to learn deep breathing, fast breathing, alternate nostril breathing and bandhas (chin lock, moola bandha and abdominal lock) from an expert guru. Pranayama should be practiced under the guidance of a Yoga Guru.
4. Yoga Nidra: It is process of deep relaxation that helps to alleviate the stress and benefits the entire body and mind.
5. Meditation: Meditation is useful for managing stress. It gives a relaxed and concentrated state of mind by calming the nervous system. Meditation is useful for almost all kinds of diseases.
6. Cleansing Processes: Shankha Prakshalana or master cleansing is recommended for diabetes. The complete version of Shankha Prakshalana takes 1 day and should be done once in 6 months, but smaller versions can be done 3 times a week. This process is helpful for cleansing the Gastro Intestinal tract completely. But this should be practiced under expert guidance and observation of medical professionals.
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