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Yoga Therapy for Autoimmune Diseases
Yoga Therapy for Autoimmune Diseases
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Did you know that autoimmune diseases are common, affecting over 23 million Americans and 2 million Canadians? Autoimmune diseases are a leading cause of death and disability in North America especially among women. Some autoimmune diseases are rare, while others such as hypothyroid disease affect many people.

Yoga therapy uses well-defined yoga postures in a sequence together with Pranayama (breathing techniques) to help maintain and heal the body. It can help reduce symptoms associated with some ailments by the regular practice of a simple flow of yoga poses in a sequence to bring the body to maximum good health.

The International Association of Yoga Therapy says even if all “yoga is potentially therapeutic and healing, yoga therapy is the specific application of yogic tools—postures/exercises, breath work, meditation techniques, and more—to address an individual’s physical, mental, and emotional needs.”

Annex 1 talked about Autoimmune Diseases. Annex 2 recommends how to balance the doshas. Annex 3 is a yoga sequence for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Annex 4 is a yoga sequence for a healthy Circulatory System. Annex 5 caution about movements to avoid based on autoimmune conditions. Annex 6 recommends how to balance the Vayus, and Annex 7 recommends a yoga sequence for Diabetes.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherLiliane Najm
Release dateMay 4, 2019
ISBN9780463159163
Yoga Therapy for Autoimmune Diseases
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Liliane Najm

Liliane Najm, CYA-RYT300I am a teacher of Hatha Yoga having been certified with the School of Hatha and Raja Yoga Studies in Toronto in 2002; a Meditation Teacher with the OM-Line Yoga and Ayurveda; Yoga for Seniors instructor with the Breathe Yoga Studio; and a Core Confidence Specialist with Bellies Inc. I am working toward certification as Yoga Wellness Educator. I am also a Reiki Master.I hold a full-time day job in Toronto in Canada. Other than yoga and meditation, my preferred hobby is writing. You're welcome to visit my blog is www.lilianenajm.wordpress.com and leave comments.Your review of my Yoga Therapy for Autoimmune Diseases eBook is most welcome. You can reach me at liliane_najm@yahoo.ca or @LilianeNajm.J'ai obtenu mon diplôme d'enseignante certifiée en Hatha Yoga à l'École des Études de Hatha et Raja Yoga à Toronto en 2002. J'ai suivi une formation d’Instructrice de méditation avec OM-Line Yoga et Ayurveda; formation d’Instructrice Yoga pour personnes âgées avec le Studio Breathe Yoga; Core Confidence Specialist avec Bellies Inc. en juillet 2018. Je suis également Maître Reiki.Tout en occupant un emploi administratif à temps plein, je suis un programme de formation en tant qu'éducatrice de yoga et de bien-être.En plus de faire du yoga et de la méditation, mon passse-temps favori est d’écrire. Visitez mon blog www.lilianenajm.wordpress.com et laissez moi des commentaires. Je me ferais plaisir de les lire.Envoyez-moi un email à liliane_najm@yahoo.ca si vous avez une question sur ce livre numérique. Vos commentaires me sont importants, et je me ferais plaisir de les lire.Twitter: @LilianeNajm

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    Yoga Therapy for Autoimmune Diseases - Liliane Najm

    Yoga Therapy for Autoimmune Diseases

    How to Manage Inflammation and Pain with Yoga and Meditation

    Copyright 2019

    Liliane Najm

    This book is not intended to be a substitute for medical care or advice of physicians.

    All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner without prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in reviews.

    Smashwords Edition, License Notes

    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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    TABLE OF CONTENT

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    Introduction

    What is Yoga Therapy?

    What is an Autoimmune Disease?

    The Koshic Model or Framework of the Human Body, Mind, and Spirit

    Koshas or Layers of Awareness

    Elements

    Doshas or Archetypes of Physical Bodies

    Prana Vayus (wind, breath, or life force)

    Chakras or Wheels of Energy

    Bandhas or Energetic Locks

    Mudras or Hands Gestures

    Gunas or Archetypes of Mental States

    Langhana/Brahmana or Energetic Principles

    Inflammation and Pain

    How can Yoga Therapy help keep chronic inflammation in check?

    An Anti-Inflammatory Yoga Sequence

    Behavioral Strategies for Pain Management and Relief

    Balancing the Immune System - Stress Management

    Mudras or Hand Gestures

    How to Meditate and How to be Mindful

    Breathing Techniques

    Yoga Practice

    Body alignment

    Bridge pose(Setu Bandhasana)

    Chair pose(Utkatasana)

    Child pose(Balasana)

    Cobra pose(Bhujangasana)

    Cow’s Head pose(Gomukhasana)

    Crocodile pose(Makarasana)

    Downward Dog pose(Adho Mukha)

    Goddess pose(Deviasana)

    Half Circle pose(Ardha Mandala)

    Half Locust pose((Ardha Shalabhasana)

    Half Wind Relieving pose (Ardha Pavana Muktasana)

    Knee to Chest pose (Apanasana)

    Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani)

    Low Lunge pose (Ashwa Sanchalasana)

    Mountain pose or Standing Well(Tadasana)

    Pelvic Tilt

    Plank pose (Chaturanga Dandasana)

    RecliningButterfly pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)

    Relaxation pose (Savasana)

    Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)

    Seated Twist pose (Ardha Matsyendrasana)

    Sphinx pose (Salamba Bhujangasana)

    Staff pose or Sitting Well (Dandasana)

    Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)

    Standing Twist pose

    Sunbird pose (Chakravakasana)

    Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskara)

    Supine Crescent Moon pose (Tadaka Mudra)

    Table/Cat pose (Marjariasana)

    Tree pose (Vriksasana)

    Triangle pose (Trikonasana)

    Warrior pose I (Virabhadrasana I)

    Warrior pose II (Virabhadrasana II)

    Annex 1—Autoimmune Diseases

    Annex 2—Balancing the doshas

    Annex 3—Sequence for Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Annex 4—Sequence for a healthy Circulatory System

    Annex 5—Movements to Avoid Based on Autoimmune Condition

    Annex 6—Balancing the Vayus

    Annex 7—Sequence for Diabetes

    Books, Manuals and Articles Consulted

    About the Author

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    Introduction

    Did you know that autoimmune diseases are common, affecting over 23 million Americans and 2 million Canadians? They are a leading cause of death and disability especially among women. Some autoimmune diseases are rare, while others such as hypothyroid disease affect many people.

    Yoga therapy uses well-defined yoga postures in a sequence together with Pranayama (breathing techniques) to help maintain and heal the body. It can help reduce symptoms associated with some ailments by the regular practice of a simple flow of yoga poses in a sequence to bring the body to maximum good health.

    What is Yoga Therapy?

    A safe and regular practice of yoga therapy can:

    decrease stress

    relieve anxiety

    reduce inflammation

    improve heart health

    improves the quality of life

    fight depression

    reduce chronic pain

    reduce menopausal symptoms

    promote sleep quality

    improves flexibility, balance, and mobility in older people

    help improve breathing

    relieve migraines

    promote healthy eating habits, and

    increase strength.

    The International Association of Yoga Therapy says even if all yoga is potentially therapeutic and healing, yoga therapy is the specific application of yogic tools—postures/exercises, breath work, meditation techniques, and more—to address an individual’s physical, mental, and emotional needs.

    Yoga Therapy is complementary to Western or Chinese medicine. Complementary therapies are usually used alongside the more standard medical care. They view health and disease different from western medicine, which is starting to look at patients in a more holistic way. Yoga therapy has its basis in Ayurveda. The way it is mostly practised in the western world is not related to a specific religion or religious sect but as a system to good health and healing at all levels.

    Yoga therapists receive a rigorous training to help them test you and keep you, their clients, safe. They are trained to work one-on-one with individuals and do not take the place of doctors, chiropractors, or physical therapists. They are motivated to teach individuals how the mind, body and prana work experientially, and take limitations into consideration. They will give you customized practices that include movement, breathing techniques, meditation and/or visualization practices, and physical poses or postures that deal with specific areas of discomfort or musculoskeletal imbalances.

    The advantage of yoga therapy over mainstream yoga is that it pays special attention to the individual. It is about people, not conditions. Working with clients as individuals is important as individuals requires different practices to help you manage their condition(s).

    The focus in yoga therapy is on synchronizing movement with the breath, stretching muscles that are tight, and strengthening muscles that are weak. Yoga therapy deals mostly with chronic pain, the pain that has been going on for over six months, and for which treatment has or has not been sought.

    When you first meet a qualified yoga therapist, the first session will be an intake to find out your medical history and assess where your body is out of balance. Based on these findings, a yoga practice sequence is recommended. It is helpful to continue seeing a yoga therapist as the recommended sequence may change depending on your state of health and well-being.

    What is an Autoimmune Disease?

    An autoimmune disease is a condition where your immune system erroneously attacks your body. The immune system inaccurately think that some parts of the body are external and releases antibodies that attack healthy cells. They are the medical equivalent of friendly fire, and can cause serious damage.

    The immune system is the body's defense against infectious organisms and other external invaders. When it becomes underactive or overactive, it is usually due to an immune system disease. If the immune system is overactive, the body attacks and damages its own tissues. If the immune system is underactive, the

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