CARE FOR HERNIA
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Disease Description
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or the fascia of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. There are different kinds of hernia, each requiring a specific management or treatment. By far the most common hernias develop in the abdomen, when a weakness in the abdominal wall evolves into a localized hole, or "defect", through which adipose tissue, or abdominal organs covered with peritoneum, may protrude.
Symptoms and signs vary depending on the type of hernia. In the case of reducible hernias, a bulge in the groin or in another abdominal area can often be seen and felt. Other symptoms include pain in the groin that may also include a heavy or dragging sensation, and in men, there is sometimes pain and swelling in the scrotum around the testicular area. Irreducible abdominal hernias or incarcerated hernias may be painful, but their most relevant symptom is that they cannot return to the abdominal cavity when pushed in. They may be chronic, although painless, and can lead to strangulation.
Most of the time, hernias develop when pressure in the compartment of the residing organ is increased, and the boundary is weak or weakened. Weakening of containing membranes or muscles is usually congenital, and increases with age, but it may be on the basis of other illnesses, stretching of muscles during pregnancy, losing weight in obese people, etc., or because of scars from increased pressure on the intervertebral discs, as produced by heavy lifting or lifting with improper technique increases the risk of herniation.
Furthermore, conditions that increase the pressure of the abdominal cavity, such as obesity, straining during a bowel movement or urination, chronic lung disease, etc. may also cause hernias or worsen the existing ones. Also, if muscles are weakened due to poor nutrition, smoking, and overexertion, hernias are more likely to occur.
STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED
- MACHCHANDRA ASANA
- ANTAH KUMBHAKA
- MAHAMUDRA ASANA
- ANTAR KUMBHAKA
- MAKARA ASANA
- BAHIH KUMBHAKA
- MANDUKASANA
- BAHIH KUMBHAKA
- MATSYA ASANA
- BAHIH KUMBHAKA
- MRITYA BHANJAKA ASANA
- BAHIH KUMBHAKA
1. MACHCHANDRA ASANA
YOGAASANA MAALAA SACITRA, VERSE: 51
जीमणौ पग डाई जांघ परि राषै येडि कडि लगावै ।
डावाय कौ बारलो गोलफ जीमांणा गोडाकी माहिली ।
आष्या परि राषै दोउ हाथा स्यौ पगका अगूठा पकडै ।
लिलाट धरती लगावै छाती कडा स्यौ लगावै ।
आसण कौगुण गोडा की पिरा जाई ।
Jeemanau Paga Daayee Jaangha Pari Raashai Yedi Kadi Lagaavai |
Daavaaya Kau Baaralo Golapha Jeemaamnaa Godaakee Maahilee |
Aashyaa Pari Raashai Dovu Haathaa Syau Pagakaa Agootaa Pakadai |
Lilaata Dharatee Lagaavai Chaathee Kadaa Syau Lagaavai |
Aasana Kauguna Godaa Kee Piraa Jaayee ||51||
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
- Stay on the ground with knees folded and knees placed one over the another
- Hold the feet with the hands and Keep two feet together.
- Bend the head over the knees
- Stay in this pose 30 seconds
IN MACCHANDRASANA , NEXT
2. – ANTAH KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE: 28
सुषुम्णान्तर्गतं तस्यां निर्विकल्पेन चेतसा ।
धारयेन्मारुतं योगी सोऽन्तःकुम्भः शिवोदितः ॥
SushumnaanthargathamThasyaam Nirvikalpena Chethasaa |
Dhaarayen-maarutham Yogee So'nthah-Kumbhah-Shivodhithaha ||28||
TRANSLATION Without any mental distractions or in other words being completely unclutched, the Yogi should hold the breath in the Sushumna – the path of Kundalini along the spine. This is called the Antah Kumbhaka as explained by Lord Shiva.
TECHNIQUE
- Close your eyes
- Unclutch
- Inhale and hold the breath
- Be in the unclutched state
- Exhale slowly and relax and Breath two or three times normally
- Do this 21 times
NEXT-
3. MAHAMUDRA ASANA JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSES 105&106
डावा पगकी एडी जोई सीवनि आनि लगावै सोई ।
दछिन लाम्बौ जु पसारै तामै आनि कागसी धारै ॥
दोऊ खवा उर्धसो धरै तिनसो फेर अ यास जु करे
नासाद्रिष्टि आन ठहरावै महामुद्रा नाम सो पावै ॥
Davaa Pagakee Edee Joyee Seevani Aani Lagaavai Soyee |
Dachina Laambau Ju Pasaarai Thaamai Aani Kaagasee Dhaarai ||105||
Dovoo Khavaa Urdhaso Dharai Thinaso Phera Abhyaasa Ju Kare |
Naasaadrishti Aana Taharaavai Mahaamudraa Naama So Paavai ||106||
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
- Stay on the ground with legs stretched forward
- Bend the left knee and place the heel at the perineum
- Hold the right foot with both hands with fingers interlocked
- Bend the head forward
- Place the chin on the right knee
- Fix your gaze at the nose tip
- Remain in this pose 30 seconds
IN MAHAMUDRA ASANA, NEXT-
4. – ANTAH KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE: 28
सुषुम्णान्तर्गतं तस्यां निर्विकल्पेन चेतसा ।
धारयेन्मारुतं योगी सोऽन्तःकुम्भः शिवोदितः ॥
SushumnaanthargathamThasyaam Nirvikalpena Chethasaa | Dhaarayen-maarutham Yogee So'nthah-Kumbhah-Shivodhithaha ||28||
TRANSLATION
Without any mental distractions or in other words being completely unclutched the Yogi should hold the breath in the Sushumna – the path of Kundalini along the spine. This is called the Antah Kumbhaka as explained by Lord Shiva.
TECHNIQUE
- Close your eyes
- Unclutch
- Inhale and hold the breath
- Be in the unclutched state
- Exhale slowly and relax and Breath two or three times normally
- Do this 21 times
NEXT
5. MAKARA ASANA
GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA, VERSE: 39
॥ अथ मकरसनम् ॥
अध्यास्यः शेते हृदयं निधाय भूमौ च पादौ च प्रसार्यमाणौ ।
शिरश्च धृत्वा करदण्डयुग्मे देहाग्निकारं मकरासनं तत् ॥
Adhyaasyah-Shethe Hrudayam Nidhaaya Bhoomau Cha Paadau Cha Prasaaryamaanau |
Shirashcha Dhruthvaa Kara-Dhanda-Yugme Dehaagnikaaram Makaraasanam Thath ||2.39||
TRANSLATION
Having held the head with the two arms, one lies down on the ground facing downwards, chest touching the ground, two legs spread apart. This posture is called the Makarasana – the Crocodile posture – the increaser of bodily heat.
TECHNIQUE
- Lie on the ground facing downwards with the chest resting on the ground.
- Spread the legs wide apart
- Catch hold of your head with the two arms
- Stay in this pose 30 seconds
IN MAKARA ASANA, NEXT-
6. – BAHIH KUMBHKA KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE: 31
रेचयित्वा बहिर्वायुं बाह्याकाशे क्रमेण यत् ।
धारयेत् प्रयतो योगी बहिःकुम्भस्तु रेचितः ॥
Rechayithvaa Bahirvaayum Baahyaakaashe KramenaYath | Dhaarayeth PrayathoYogee Bahiha-Kumbhasthu Rechitaha || 31 ||
TRANSLATION A Yogi should retain the breath outside after exhaling slowly. This is called Bahih Kumbhaka.
TECHNIQUE
- Slowly exhale
- Retain the breath as long as possible outside without any visualization
- Then slowly relax and inhale
- Do this 21 times
NEXT
7. MANDUKA ASANA
HATHA RATNAAVALEE , UPADESHA 3, VERSE: 55
पृष्ठं सम्पीङ्य गुल्फा यां जान्वङ्गे सवलयाकृतिः ।
हस्तौ पादतले क्षिप्तौ मण्डूकं पाददोषहृत् ॥
Prushtam Sampeedya Gulphaabhyaam Jaanvange Savalayaakruthihi | Hasthau Paadhathale Kshipthau Mandookam Paadhadhoshahruth ||3.55||
TRANSLATION
The Mandukasana which relieves off all troubles of legs is being seated on the ground with legs folded backwards, buttocks resting on the heels and knees spread apart, toes touching each other and hands placed under the respective knees.
TECHNIQUE
- Stay on the floor with legs folded backwards, buttocks placed on the heels, toes touching each other.
- Spread the knees apart.
- Place the hands under the respective knees.
- Stay in this pose 30 seconds
IN MANDUKA ASANA, NEXT-
8 – BAHIH KUMBHKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE: 31
रेचयित्वा बहिर्वायुं बाह्याकाशे क्रमेण यत् ।
धारयेत् प्रयतो योगी बहिःकुम्भस्तु रेचितः ॥
Rechayithvaa Bahirvaayum Baahyaakaashe KramenaYath | Dhaarayeth PrayathoYogee Bahiha-Kumbhasthu Rechitaha || 31 ||
TRANSLATION A Yogi should retain the breath outside after exhaling slowly. This is called Bahih Kumbhaka.
TECHNIQUE
- Slowly exhale
- Retain the breath as long as possible outside without any visualization
- Then slowly relax and inhale
- Do this 21 times
NEXT
9. MATSYA ASANA GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA-2, VERSE: 21
॥ अथ मत्स्यासनम् ॥
मुक्तपद्मासनं कृत्वा उत्तानशयनञ्चरेत्।
कूर्परा यां शिरोवेष्ट्य मत्स्यासनन्तु रोगहा॥
Muktha-Padmaasanam Kruthvaa Uththaana-Shayanam Chareth | Koorparaabhyaam Shiro Veshtya Mathsyaasananthu Rogahaa ||2.21||
TRANSLATION Having performed the Padmaasanam one should lie down on his back. Matsya asana, the destroyer of diseases is formed by holding the head with the elbows in this posture.
TECHNIQUE
- Place the right foot on the left thigh
- Now place the left foot on the right thigh
- Now lie down on your back 4. Cling on to your head with your elbows
5. Stay in this pose 30 seconds
IN MATSYA ASANA, NEXT-
10. – BAHIH KUMBHKA KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE: 31
रेचयित्वा बहिर्वायुं बाह्याकाशे क्रमेण यत् ।
धारयेत् प्रयतो योगी बहिःकुम्भस्तु रेचितः ॥
Rechayithvaa Bahirvaayum Baahyaakaashe KramenaYath | Dhaarayeth PrayathoYogee Bahiha-Kumbhasthu Rechitaha || 31 ||
TRANSLATION A Yogi should retain the breath outside after exhaling slowly. This is called Bahih Kumbhaka.
TECHNIQUE
- Slowly exhale
- Retain the breath as long as possible outside without any visualization
- Then slowly relax and inhale
- Do this 21 times
NEXT
11. MRITYA BHANJAKA ASANA JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSES 154, 155 & 156
प्रथम सेन सूधो होय ठाने पग उचाय आगा नै आने ।
बहुर पगथली को यो राखै कोर वारली या विधि दाखै ॥
वटी आंगुल्या लगति आने करि गाढी जाडांतरि ठाने ।
दोउ हाथ पग ब्वञ्झीझ ल्यावै पुनि ताकौ ऐसे ठहरावै ॥
दछिन करकौ पहूचो जोई वाचा कर सौ पकरै सोई ।
मस्तक भूसौ लगतो राखै नासाद्रिष्ट वचन नही भाखै ॥
Pratham Sena Soodho Hoya Thaanai Paga Uchaaya Aagaa Nai Aanai | Bahura Pagathalee Ko Yo Raakhai Kora Vaaralee Yaa Vidhi Daakhai ||154||
Vatee Aangulyaa Lagathi Aane Kari Gaadee Jaadaanthari Thaanai | Dovu Haatha Paga Baahari Lyaavai Puni Thaakau Aise Taharaavai ||155||
Dachina Karakau Pahoochau Joyee Vaachaa Kara Sau Pakarai Soyee | Masthaka Bhoosom Lagatho Raakhai Naasaadrishti Vachana Nahee Bhaakai ||156||
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
- Lie on your back with face upwards
- Bend the knees and take them under the armpits with legs held upwards vertically
- Put the hands on feet
- Gaze at the tip of the nose
- Remain in this pose for 30 seconds
IN MRITYA BHANJAKASANA, NEXT-
12. BAHIH KUMBHKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE: 31
रेचयित्वा बहिर्वायुं बाह्याकाशे क्रमेण यत्।
धारयेत् प्रयतो योगी बहिःकुम्भस्तु रेचितः॥
Rechayithvaa Bahirvaayum Baahyaakaashe KramenaYath | Dhaarayeth PrayathoYogee Bahiha-Kumbhasthu Rechitaha || 31 ||
TRANSLATION A Yogi should retain the breath outside after exhaling slowly. This is called Bahih Kumbhaka.
TECHNIQUE
- Slowly exhale
- Retain the breath as long as possible outside without any visualization
- Then slowly relax and inhale
- Do this 21 times
END OF KRIYA
Kriya Date 21-Nov-2011