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Obesity is defined as the excessive accumulation of fats. Obesity can easily become a reason for various other diseases. Their are certain symptoms of Obesity as follows: Obesity increases weight, reduces physical movements, and also brings in slowness in emotional and mental activities, Food intake increases, Obesity can result in frustration, Laziness increases, reducing overall efficiency, Sometimes obesity can create obstruction to breathing process, and it always results in heart problems, diabetes or blood pressure.
Yoga has considered all aspects of Obesity (physical, emotional and mental), regular practice of Yoga and controlled life style reduces obesity; it makes you agile, efficient and slim. This also helps achieve control over mind and behavior as when yoga is practiced one can easily control food habits and change life style to reduce the obesity. Yoga has different effect on obesity, which is permanent in nature than other techniques for obesity reduction. Weight loss is permanent but you only need to practice a few important techniques regularly. Yoga has an important role to play in the treatment of Obesity. Yoga techniques affect body, internal organs, endocrine glands, brain, mind and other factors concerning body – mind complex. Various Yoga techniques can be practiced effectively to reduce the weight and achieve normal healthy condition of both the body and the mind. Asanas or the Yoga positions or postures are especially useful in bringing about the reduction of the fats in various parts, especially forward bending, twisting and backward bending asanas help reduce the fats near abdomen, hips and other areas. Also the practice of asanas improves the functioning of internal organs, strengthening heart, lungs, kidneys, excretory & reproductive organs. Regular practice builds strength in muscles.
The beneficial asanas or postures that can be performed by obese patients to cure Obesity:
Surya Namaskara or the Sun Salutations:
- This is a very beneficial yogic practice for obesity management, every day 24 sun salutations with a speed of 4 rounds in 1 minute gives great benefits of Yoga Asanas and exercise as well.
- Sun salutation is a sequence of 7 asanas practiced in order which tones almost all of the muscles and also internal organs are stretched increasing blood & oxygen supply to these parts.
- Regular practice of sun salutation with breathing gives good exercise to the lungs. Mantras have relaxing effect on mind.
Pranayama:
- Pranayama is very important technique in yoga which is control and extension of Prana or Vital energy or Life force.
- Pranayama helps in management of this energy. Various techniques are available in yoga, which give interesting but good results.
Agnisaar:
- Fast movement of abdominal muscles in and out, is very good exercise to get rid of the accumulated fats in the abdominal region also it helps in streamlining digestive system.
Bandhas:
- These can be as follows Uddiyana Bandha and Mula Bandha.
Shankha Prakshalana or the master cleansing technique:
- Drinking 2 glasses of water, performing special asanas, again drinking the water, followed by asanas to evacuate the bowels is the process of cleansing of entire GI tract.
- The process is completed when one has completely cleansed the intestinal tract.
Sukhasana or the Easy Pose:
- This is one of the classic Meditative Poses and is usually performed after doing the Corpse Pose.
- The Easy Pose helps in straightening the spine, slowing down metabolism, promoting inner tranquility, and keeping your mind still.
Shoulder Stretches:
- Shoulder Stretches are great in relieving stress and tension on your shoulders, as well as your entire upper back.
- Practicing them daily for several weeks and notice the changes.
Surya Namaskara or the Sun Salutation:
- The Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskara is a Yoga Pose which works up the whole body in preparation for the Yoga Asanas.
- It is a graceful sequence of twelve Yoga positions performed as one continuous exercise.
Ardha Matsyendrasana or the Half Spinal Twist:
- If done properly, the Half Spinal Twist lengthens and strengthens the spine.
- It is also beneficial for your liver, kidneys, as well as adrenal glands. Practice this Yoga Pose under the supervision of a Yoga instructor.
- This helps to burn out the excessive fat deposition on the abdomen region.
Tadasana or the Tree Pose:
- The Tree Pose helps strengthen your thighs, calves, ankles and back.
- It can also increase the flexibility of your hips and groin.
- Your balance and concentration can also be improved with constant practice.
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