3 Poses for Sinus Infection Relief
>> Monday, May 30, 2011 –
Sinus Infection Relief
If you suffer from sinus infections a lot then practice of some yoga poses can help you to develop resistance to sinus infections and in long term prevent sinus attacks. As you might be aware sinuses are cavities which are present in the facial region located around the nose and the eye sockets.
Sinuses are air pockets which keep the head light. However when we suffer from cold or viral attacks in the upper respiratory tract, sinuses are clogged which lead to build up of bacteria in the sinus cavities.
The infection in the sinus cavities cause lot of problems including headaches, nasal congestion and flow of nasal discharge and make the life miserable. Yoga poses can be effective against sinus infections since it build up immunity. Some of the poses which are helpful in sinusitis is mentioned here. They increase the blood flow in the head and sinus region and remove infections.
Here are few poses which you can practice for sinus relief -
1. Adhomukh Swanasana - This is known as downward facing dog pose. The balance is on the hands and feet and the head is below the shoulders. This pose increases blood flow to the head region and useful in variety of ailments. You can read more about Adhomukh Swanasana.
2. Janu Shirshasana - In this pose the head is rested on one of the knee and the hand holds the toes in the sitting position. More information can be found in the article about Janu Shirshansa (Head on thigh pose).
3. Halasana - Halasasana or the plough pose is a pose which is very useful in many many health problems and treats many diseases and conditions including thyroid disorders, insomnia and sinusitis. You can learn more here at halasana (plough pose).
You can also practice bhramari pranayama which clears sinusitis. For more information you can also read the article home remedies for sinus infection for more information on sinus infection remedies.
Sinuses are air pockets which keep the head light. However when we suffer from cold or viral attacks in the upper respiratory tract, sinuses are clogged which lead to build up of bacteria in the sinus cavities.
The infection in the sinus cavities cause lot of problems including headaches, nasal congestion and flow of nasal discharge and make the life miserable. Yoga poses can be effective against sinus infections since it build up immunity. Some of the poses which are helpful in sinusitis is mentioned here. They increase the blood flow in the head and sinus region and remove infections.
Here are few poses which you can practice for sinus relief -
1. Adhomukh Swanasana - This is known as downward facing dog pose. The balance is on the hands and feet and the head is below the shoulders. This pose increases blood flow to the head region and useful in variety of ailments. You can read more about Adhomukh Swanasana.
2. Janu Shirshasana - In this pose the head is rested on one of the knee and the hand holds the toes in the sitting position. More information can be found in the article about Janu Shirshansa (Head on thigh pose).
3. Halasana - Halasasana or the plough pose is a pose which is very useful in many many health problems and treats many diseases and conditions including thyroid disorders, insomnia and sinusitis. You can learn more here at halasana (plough pose).
You can also practice bhramari pranayama which clears sinusitis. For more information you can also read the article home remedies for sinus infection for more information on sinus infection remedies.
