Care for Hernia🔗

A hernia occurs when an organ or fascia of an organ protrudes through the wall of its containment. Hernias most often occur in the region of the abdomen as a result of a hole or tear in the abdominal wall. Though symptoms vary, the protrusion can generally be seen and felt. They cannot be pushed back into the abdominal cavity without proper interventions, and though painless, may be chronic.

Heavy lifting, straining during pregnancy, overstretch-ing muscles, obesity, and extreme weight loss can contrib-ute to the weakening of the containing muscles. Poor nu-trition, smoking, and over-exertion can all contribute to the weakening of muscles, making hernias more likely to occur. These Nithya Kriyas were designed for care and cure of hernia.

Do the following (in the order given):

1. Sit in Machchandra Asana. Yogaasana Maalaa Sacitra, Verse 51

Translation and Technique

• Stay on the ground with knees folded and knees placed one over the other • Hold the feet with the hands and Keep two feet together. • Bend the head over the knees • Stay in this pose 30 seconds

2. In Macchandrasana, do Antah Kumbhaka. Kumbhaka Paddhathi, Verse 28

Translation Without any mental distractions or in other words being com-pletely 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

3. Next, do Mahamudra Asana. Joga Pradeepikaa, Verses 105 & 106

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 and Technique

• Stay on the ground with legs stretched forward • Bend the left knee and place the heel at the perine um • 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

4. In Mahamudra Asana, do Antah Kumbhaka. Kumbhaka Paddhathi, Verse 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

5. Next, do Makara Asana. Gheranda Samhita, Upadesha, Verse 39

Adhyaasyah-Shethe Hrudayam Nidhaaya Bhoomau Cha Paadau Cha Prasaaryamaanau | Shirashcha Dhruthvaa Kara-Dhanda-Yugme Dehaagnikaar-am 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 Makarasa-na - 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

6. In Makara Asana, do Bahih Kumbhka. Kumbhaka Paddhathi, Verse 31

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 with out any visualization • Then slowly relax and inhale • Do this 21 times

7. Next do Manduka Asana. Hatha Ratnaavalee, Upadesha 3, Verse 55

Prushtam Sampeedya Gulphaabhyaam Jaanvange Sava-layaakruthihi | Hasthau Paadhathale Kshipthau Mandookam Paadhad-hoshahruth ||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 respec-tive knees. Technique • Stay on the floor with legs folded backwards, but tocks 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

8. In Manduka Asana, next Bahih Kumbhka. Kumbhaka Paddhathi, Verse 31

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 with out any visualization • Then slowly relax and inhale • Do this 21 times

9. Next do Matsya Asana. Gheranda Samhita, Upadesha 2, Verse 21

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 pos-ture.

Technique • Place the right foot on the left thigh • Now place the left foot on the right thigh • Now lie down on your back • Cling on to your head with your elbows • Stay in this pose 30 seconds

10. In Matsya Asana, do Bahih Kumbhka. Kumbhaka Paddhathi, Verse 31

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 with out any visualization • Then slowly relax and inhale • Do this 21 times

11. Next do Mritya Bhanjaka Asana. Joga Pradeepikaa, Verses 154-156

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 Pa-karai Soyee | Masthaka Bhoosom Lagatho Raakhai Naasaadrishti Vacha-na Nahee Bhaakai ||156||

Translation and 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

12. In Mritya Bhanjakasana, do Bahih Kumbhka. Kumbhaka Paddhathi, Verse 31

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 with out any visualization • Then slowly relax and inhale • Do this 21 times

END OF KRIYA