Dizziness Cure with Yoga
>> Tuesday, January 19, 2010 –
Dizziness
Most people suffer from dizziness at some point of time. It can happen to us anywhere and anytime when we are awake. We can usually ignore this problem as it is supposed to be a minor problem if it happens once in a while and some rest can put us back on track. If it occurs frequently it is important to take is seriously and look for remedies. If dizziness attack is during travel or while we are moving on the road of on the stairs it can lead to serious accidents.
Reasons for Dizziness
Dizziness may occur due to many reasons like stress, tumor in the brain, improper blood circulation in the brain, Cervical Spondylosis, Stress on the eyes due to long hours on the computer or watching TV till late nights, high or low blood pressure, too tight clothes, claustrophobic conditions, infection in the ears, weakness due to diarrhea, Fasting etc.
Some other causes are addictions to alcohol, traveling on hilly roads, rides, sun stroke etc. Those who are nervous by nature also suffer frequently from Dizziness. Following exercises are effective for most of the above conditions.
Some Yogic exercises for Dizziness
Apart from the above, these are also very useful.
Palming of the Eyes -> Rub the hands vigorously and then place them on your eyes gently.
Nadi Shodhan Pranayama -> This pranayama will calm you down in a very short while though.
Shavasana -> This pose helps you to relax and calm down and at the same time get sufficient rest.
Follow the above for few days for 2 times a day and you will soon see that dizziness will not trouble you any more.
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Reasons for Dizziness
Dizziness may occur due to many reasons like stress, tumor in the brain, improper blood circulation in the brain, Cervical Spondylosis, Stress on the eyes due to long hours on the computer or watching TV till late nights, high or low blood pressure, too tight clothes, claustrophobic conditions, infection in the ears, weakness due to diarrhea, Fasting etc.
Some other causes are addictions to alcohol, traveling on hilly roads, rides, sun stroke etc. Those who are nervous by nature also suffer frequently from Dizziness. Following exercises are effective for most of the above conditions.
Some Yogic exercises for Dizziness
- Neck Movements
All the nerves to the brain passes through the neck and relaxing the neck will calm down the nerves and the brain.
Sit straight and move with awareness very slowly rotate the neck towards left. Start with chin touching the throat and rotate the neck tilting towards the shoulders then moving it back, then moving it right and finally coming back to starting position. Do it 5 to 7 times and then do it on the opposite side. Do it twice a day and concentrate on the muscles on the back of the neck. - Shoulder Movements
Touch the hands to the shoulders and rotate the elbows slowly. Inhale while elbows are moving upwards and exhale while elbows are coming down. Do it 10 times. Now rotate it on the opposite direction. - Shashank Asana (Rabbit Pose) - This pose calms down the mind and apart from helping in dizziness is good for all diseases of the brain like epilepsy and anger. Staying in it for 3 to 5 minutes will slow down the breathing.
Apart from the above, these are also very useful.
Palming of the Eyes -> Rub the hands vigorously and then place them on your eyes gently.
Nadi Shodhan Pranayama -> This pranayama will calm you down in a very short while though.
Shavasana -> This pose helps you to relax and calm down and at the same time get sufficient rest.
Follow the above for few days for 2 times a day and you will soon see that dizziness will not trouble you any more.
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