Yoga in Rheumatoid Arthritis How? Mr Jayaram, a 28 year-old unmarried young man was admitted to Prasanti Kutiram with marked pain and inflammation in multiple joints. A typical symmetrical distribution of small followed by bigger joints, exhaustion, general debility and weight loss was the picture of his Rheumatoid Arthritis. Blood tests showed a positive rheumatoid factor with high ESR of greater than 100mm in the first hour. We had to work with very few physical practices, a lot of relaxation and Nadanusandhana. After the first week he started moving around in the wheel chair with an attendant. It took almost 6 weeks for him to build up his stamina, loosen the joints, reduce the inflammation and reduce his medication. SPECIAL TECHNIQUES FULL BUTTERFLY Sthiti: Dandasana Practice -
Bend both the knees, draw the legs along the ground, to bring the soles of the feet to press each other and the heels touch the perineum. -
Completely relax the inner thigh muscles. Stage - I (Clasping the feet with the hands) -
Clasp the feet with the fingers. -
Now gently bounce the knees up and down. -
Try to touch the knees to the ground on the downward stroke with normal breathing. -
Practice thirty to fifty up and down movements. Stage - I I (Hands on the knees) -
Place the hands on the knees. -
Using the palms, gently push the knees down towards the ground, allowing them to spring up again. -
Normal breathing. -
Repeat twenty to thirty times. -
Straighten the legs and relax. Note -
Do not force the movements. -
Try to keep the back, neck and head straight. -
Also keep the trunk steady during the practice. |