Topic-3

Asthma: Procedure, Benefits & Contraindications for Tadasana,

Urdhwahastottansan, UttanMandukasan, Bhujangasana,
Dhanurasana, Ushtrasana, Vakrasana, Kapalbhati, Gomukhasana
Matsyaasana, Anuloma -Viloma.

Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways in the lungs. The airways are
tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. In people with asthma, the
airways are sensitive and prone to inflammation, which can narrow the
airways and make breathing difficult.

Symptoms of asthma can include:

 Wheezing - a whistling sound made when you breathe out, caused

by narrowed airways
  Coughing, especially at night or in the early morning
 Shortness of breath
 Chest tightness

Asthma attacks can be triggered by a variety of things, including:

 Allergens, such as pollen (powdery substance of plants), dust mites

(very small insect that feed on dead human skin cells), pet dander
(fur or feathers of animals)
 Irritants, such as smoke, pollution, and cold air
 Exercise
 Respiratory infections, such as the common cold

There is no cure for asthma, but there are treatments that can help
control symptoms and prevent asthma attacks. These treatments include:

 Inhaled corticosteroids: These medications reduce inflammation in

the airways.
 Bronchodilators: These medications relax the muscles in the
airways, making it easier to breathe.

General Benefits of all Asanas for Asthma Patients

 Improved breathing: Different asana poses help to open up the

chest and lungs, which can make it easier to breathe.
  Reduced inflammation: Different asana poses help to reduce
inflammation in the airways, which can help to prevent asthma
attacks.
 Improved circulation: Different asana poses help to improve
circulation, which can help to bring oxygen to the lungs and other
organs.
 Reduced stress: These poses can help to reduce stress and anxiety,
which can also help to prevent asthma attacks.

Contraindications

 Acute asthma attack: If you are experiencing an asthma attack, it

is important to stop what you are doing and seek medical attention.
 Uncontrolled asthma: If your asthma is not well-controlled, you
may need to be more cautious when doing yoga. Make sure to have
your rescue inhaler with you at all times.
 Pregnancy: If you are pregnant, you should talk to your doctor
before starting any yoga practice. Some poses may be unsafe for
pregnant women.
 Recent surgery: If you have had recent surgery, you should talk to
your doctor before starting any yoga practice. Some poses may put
too much strain on your body.
 Other medical conditions: If you have any other medical
conditions, you should talk to your doctor before starting any yoga
 practice. Some poses may be unsafe for people with certain
conditions.

Vakrasana : Vakrasana is a simple form of Ardhamatsyendrasana. In

this posture, the spinal cord is twisted, hence it is called Vakrasana. It
makes the spine flexible, healthy and active.

Procedure
 Extend both the legs straight and sit on the ground. Both the hands
should be side by side, on the floor.
 Bend the right leg at the knee and lift it and place it next to the left
knee and take a long breath.
 Now by rotating the left hand, hold the right leg and keep the right
hand on the ground by turning it back.
 Keep the spine straight and while exhaling, bend the waist to the
right.
 Now with the elbow of the hand, pull the right leg towards you by
giving pressure to the knee.
 Then after staying in this position for a while, exhale and come back
to the starting position.
 Repeat the same process on the other side as well.

Urdhwahastottansana
  Begin in Tadasana (Mountain Pose): Stand tall with your
feet hip-width apart. Keep your spine straight, shoulders
relaxed, and arms by your sides.

 Inhale and reach your arms overhead: Stretch your arms

up over your head, reaching your fingertips towards the
ceiling. Keep your palms facing each other

 .Hinge at your hips and fold forward: Keeping your back

straight, bend forward from your hips. As you fold forward,
lengthen your spine and try to reach your palms towards the
floor

 Maintain a long spine and gaze forward (optional): If

comfortable, allow your head to hang loose and gaze
forward. If this strains your neck, keep your gaze focused
downward.

 Hold for a few breaths and then slowly roll up: Hold the
pose for 5-10 breaths, focusing on your breath and
maintaining a steady flow. Inhale as you return to Tadasana
(Mountain Pose).

Uttan Mandukasana (Stretched Up-frog Posture)

‘Uttana’ refers to ‘stretched up’ or ‘upright’,‘Manduka’ means ‘Frog’,
and ‘asana’ refers to ‘pose’.

Procedure
 Sit in Vajrasana.
 Spread both the knees as wide as possible placing hands between the
knees for support.
 Raise your right arm and bend it at the elbow to place the right hand
below the left shoulder.
 Similarly, raise the left arm and bend it to place the left palm below
the right shoulder.
 The left wrists are placed crossing over the right one behind the head.
 Hold the pose for 3-10 breaths expanding the chest fully and
lengthening arching the spine.
 Release by lifting the left arm followed by the right arm and lower
them to the knees.
 Bring your knees closer to sit in the initial pose

Anuloma-Viloma

Procedure
 Close your eyes and sit in Padmasana and rest your hands on your
knees.
 Close the right nostril with the right thumb. Inhale slowly through the
left nostril, inhale the oxygen as much as you can, this will fill your
lungs with air.
 Remove your thumb from your right nostril, exhale.
 When you exhale use your middle finger to close your left nostril
then inhale with our right nostril and remove the thumb from the
right nostril then exhale.
 Repeat this process for 5 minutes.
 Be focused and concentrate on your breathing.

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