Swami Ramdev on Obesity - The Yogic and the Ayurvedic Way.

Swami Ramdev on obesity – The yogic and the ayurvedic way.

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Yogic Cure for Obesity

First Exercise

You should do exercise as if you are grinding flour on a grinding stone. This is shown in images 1 and 2. First do the grinding clock-wise then anti-clockwise. Do each 20 times.

Second Exercise

This exercise you should have done in your childhood days in your physical training classes. Images 3, 4 and 5 show how to do this exercise. Do 20-30 times.

Third Exercise You have to move your legs as if you are driving a cycle. First move the legs clockwise 10-20 times then anticlockwise 10-20 times. Refer to Image 6.

Fourth Exercise Move your right leg in such a way that the movement of it's sole makes a big zero. Make the zero as big as possible. First move the leg clockwise 10-20 times. Then anti-clockwise 10-20 times. Refer to Image 7.

The person appearing in the photographs is Acharya Balkrishna. Photographs are taken from the book 'Yog Sadhna evam Yog Chikitsa Rahasya'.

Do the above exercises and the pranayams given at the end only on empty stomach.

The following herbal preparations may also help you for obesity but not as much as the above yogasanas can.

Divya Medohar Vati for Weight Loss

Main Ingredients: Pure Guggulu, Shilajita Sat (extract of mineral pitch), solid extracts of Haritaki or Harad, Bibhitaka or Baheda, Amalakl, Katuki, root of Punarnava, Trivrit or Nishoth, Vidanga, etc. Therapeutic Uses:

Divya Medohar Vati first removes disorders of the digestive system and then reduces the extra fat in thebody, making the body beautiful, compact, lustreful & active. Divya Medohar Vati Especially useful in thyroid disorders (hypo & hyper thyroid), rheumatic arthritis, joint pains, pain in lumbar region and knee, joints. Divya Medohar Vati Digests the medas (fat) in the body & nourishes the successive tissue elements viz. bone, bone-marrow & shukra (semen). In other words, it converts the fat into other tissue elements as a results of which body becomes healthy & compact. It doesn't produce any adverse effect. Mode of Administration: Half an hour before meals or one hour after meals with hot water. Dosage: 1-2 tabs, of Divya Medohar Vati twice or thrice a day, according to the weight of the body. Precautions: Avoid the following:

Sweet things & ghee (clarified butter); and Fried food, food prepared with fine-flour (maida) & things which promote fat. Take the following: Hot water early in the morning as well as for drinking.

Divya Triphala Guggulu for Joint Pain, Piles and Weight Loss

Main Ingredients: Guggulu resin (Commiphora Mukul), Amalaki fruit (Emblica Officinalis), Bibhitaki fruit (Terminalia Belerica), Haritaki fruit (Terminalia Chebula), Pippali fruit (Piper Longum). Therapeutic Uses:

This classic Ayurvedic preparation combines the detoxifying and rejuvenating actions of triphala with the deeply penetrating and cleansing actions of guggulu. Triphala Guggulu effectively decongests the channels of the body and scrapes away toxins held within the tissues. It is particularly useful for weight management as it enkindles the digestive fire, promotes healthy metabolism and releases excess kapha from the system. Used preventatively, Triphala Guggulu minimizes the accumulation of toxins in the body, blood and joints by supporting proper digestion and elimination. Triphala guggulu helps remove toxins which can lead to joint pain, arthritic conditions, muscle aches, and rheumatism. It can be useful for weight loss if used with proper exercise and an appropriate diet. It reduces Vata and Kapha doshas and is a powerful rejuvenator of the digestive system. Divya Triphala Guggulu Maintains healthy cholesterol levels. Divya Triphala Guggulu Supports proper weight management.

Divya Triphala Guggulu Maintains healthy digestion and absorption. Divya Triphala Guggulu Removes deep-seated toxins from the tissues. Mode of Administration: To be taken with hot water/milk. Dosage:

1-2 tabs of Divya Triphala Guggulu Once a day.

Divya Yograj Guggulu for Joint Pain

Main Ingredients: Guggulu resin (Commiphora Mukul), Musta (Cyperus Rotundus), Chitrak (Plumbago Zeylanica), Amalaki fruit (Emblica Officinalis), Bibhitaki fruit (Terminalia Belerica), Haritaki fruit (Terminalia Chebula), Pippali fruit and root (Piper Longum), Ajowan (Carum Copticum), Vidanga herb (Embelia ribes), Gokshura root (Tribulus terrestris), Black Cumin seed (Nigella Sativa), Ajamoda (Trachysspermum Ammi), Cumin seed (Cuminum Cyminum), Deodara herb (Cedrus deodara), Chavya (Piper Cubeba), Cardamom seed (Elettaria Cardamomum), Rasna herb (Pluchea Lanceolata), rock salt, Coriander Seed (Coriandrum Sativam), Ginger root (Zingiber Officinale), Black Pepper fruit (Piper Nigrum), Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum Zeylanica), Ushira (Vetiveria Zizanoides), Yavakshar (Hordeum Vulgare), Talispatra leaf (Abbies Webbiana), Tejpatra (Cinnamomum Tamala). Therapeutic Uses:

Guggulu is the oleogum resin from a small tree (Commiphora Mukul) which grows in the Himalayas of northwestern India. It has anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering properties. It also helps remove fat, excess fluids and ama from the body, and penetrates deep into the tissues. Yograj Guggulu is a traditional formula designed to reduce excess vata in the system. It is particularly useful for accumulated vata in the joints and muscles, which may be indicated by cracking or popping of the joints, tics, spasms or tremors. Chronic accumulation may lead to such serious conditions as rheumatism and arthritis. In vata-type arthritis, the joints may feel cold to the touch and although not necessarily swollen, they may be dry and painful, especially upon movement. Yogaraj Guggulu contains a synergistic blend of detoxifying herbs, including Triphala, Chitrak and Vidanga, that work in conjunction with guggulu to remove excess vata from the joints as well as the nerves and muscles. Yograj Guggulu helps remove toxins which can lead to obesity, joint pain, arthritic conditions, muscle aches, and rheumatism. It was traditionally used as a remedy for gout. It reduces Vata and Kapha doshas and is an effective adjunct to weight loss along with proper exercise and diet. Supports comfortable movement of the joints and muscles. Rejuvenates and strengthens the skeletal and neuromuscular systems. Promotes healthy elimination of toxins. Mode of Administration: To be taken with hot water/milk.

Dosage:

1-2 tabs.of Divya Yograj Guggulu once a day.

Swami Ramdev says that while allopathic system of medicine is symptomatic, the ayurvedic system of medicine is systemic. Ayurved Medicines work on the physiological systems like Nervous System Cardiological System Blood Circulatory System Digestive System Endocrine System etc and strengthen them

The diet also plays an important role in controlling obesity. To read more about ideal diet go to my profile by clicking kadwa. Click the link threads started by the user. Then go to the link 'Yogic Cure for Diabetes'. The other asanas described there are also good for controlling obesity.

Now last but not the least- Baba Ramdev has taken the Pranayam Techniques from the himalayan caves to the masses.

If the pateint does Bhastrika Pranayam for 5 minutes Kapalbhati Pranayam for 30 minutes (This is most effective for controlling obesity. If the patient wants to get rid of obesity soon Kapalbhati should be practiced in the evening also for 30 minutes.) Anulom Vilom Pranayam for 20 minutes Bhramari Pranayam for 2 minutes Udageetha Pranayam for 2 minutes he may not even have any need to take the medicines.

So pranayam is like a deep acting anti-miasmatic remedy that we have in homeopathy. But as two patients will do pranayam with different levels of sincerity there will also be a differential in what they gain.

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I. Bhastrika Pranayam

Sit in posture as shown in the image.

Step I Inhale through both your nostrils as deeply and gently as possible

Step II Exhale through both your nostrils as deeply and gently as possible

Now go to Step I

Please repeat the above cycle for 5-10 minutes.

II Kapalbhati Pranayam -

Sit in an erect position. You may have your legs in comfortable position, if it is not possible for you to sit in the postion shown. 1. Inhale a large amount of air. The air should be inhaled upto the maximum the diaphragm can move. 2. Exhale air by pushing the abdomen inwards (air will move out forcefully making nasal sound). Let the abdomen relax. Again exhale air by pushing the abdomen inwards. Let the abdomen relax.... Continue this cycle until you drive out the maximum possible air. Please ensure that there is no inhalation of air during these cycles. Initially you will be able to do 5-15 cycles. By virtue of practice you will raise your cycles to 100. This may take 2 months. 3. Go to Step 1.

Do the above processes atleast for 20 minutes per day. Do it regularly.

The whole set of above processes is called Kapalbhati Pranayam.

Kapalbhati Pranayam is also good for skin disorders, gynecological disorders, hormonal imbalances, abdominal problems and several other bodily ailments.

III Agnisar Kriya -

Sit in posture as shown in the image. Step I Exhale a deep breath and hold your breath outside. Step II Pull your abdomen inwards Step III Release it to normal position Go to Step II Repeat this cycle 50-100 times. Step IV Inhale the breath and relax.

You may do Agnisar Kriya 3-4 times

IV Bahya Pranayam

Sit in posture as shown in the image. Step I

Exhale a deep breath and hold your breath outside. Step II Pull your abdomen inwards Step III Press your chin against your chest bone Step IV Exert an upward pressure on your pelvic region and pull it above Step V Inhale the breath and relax

You may do Bahya Pranayam 3-4 times

V. Ujjayi Pranayam

Step I Sit in a position as shown in the picture without bending neck. Step II Inhale breath. While inhaling tighten your throat and produce sound. This sound is something like the sound created while hawking. Inhale as long as you can creating the sound. Step III Hold the breath inside. Press your chin against the chest bone. Hold as long as possible. Actually this position is shown in the image. Step IV Exhale the breath through your left nostril by closing your right nostril with the thumb of your right hand. Go to Step II and repeat the cycle 5-10 times.

Step I Sit in a position as shown in the picture without bending neck. Step II Inhale breath. While inhaling tighten your throat and produce sound. This sound is something like the sound created while hawking. Inhale as long as you can creating the sound. Step III Hold the breath inside. Press your chin against the chest bone. Hold as long as possible. Actually this position is shown in the image. Step IV Exhale the breath through your left nostril by closing your right nostril with the thumb of

your right hand. Go to Step II and repeat the cycle 5-10 times.

VI. Anulom Vilom Pranayam –

Sit in an erect position as shown below. Sit in a comfortable position if you cannot position your legs as shown in the picture. But keep your back straight.

You inhale through left 1. Close your right nostril by thumb of right hand. Inhale large amount of air through the left nostril. The air should be inhaled upto the maximum the diaphragm can move. Inhale as gently as possible.

You exhale through right 2. Release the thumb over the right nostril and open it. Close the left nostril by the middle finger and the ring finger of the right hand. Exhale maximum possible air through the right nostril. Diaphragm moves up as you exhale. Exhale as gently as possible.

You inhale through right 3. Keep your fingers and thumbs just as described in Process 2. Inhale large amount of air through the right nostril. The air should be inhaled upto the maximum the diaphragm can move. Inhale as gently as possible.

You exhale through left 4. Release the fingers over the left nostril and open it. Close the right nostril by the thumb of the right hand. Exhale maximum possible air through the left nostril. Diaphragm moves up as you exhale. Exhale as gently as possible.

Go to Step 1 and repeat the cycle.

Above set of processes is called Anulom Vilom Pranayam. Anulom Vilom Pranayam is a also for curing heart diseases, psychosis, kidney disorders etc.

VII. Bhramari Pranayam

Step I Sit in a position as shown in the picture. Close your ears with your thumbs, put index finger on your forehead and other three fingers on your eyes. Step II Inhale a deep breath through nostrils Step III While exhaling don't exhale through nostrils. Produce a humming sound of OM like ooooooooooommmmmmmmm till all breath is exhausted. Don't open your lips. Just make a humming sound while your lips are closed. If for any reason you would not like to say om you may say one or anything else. Go to Step II repeat this cycle 5-7 times.

VIII. Udageeth Pranayam.

Step I Sit in a position as shown in the picture. Your wrists should be on your knees and your hands should be in Jnan Mudra as shown in the picture. Step II Inhale a deep breath through nostrils Step III While exhaling don't exhale through nostrils. Produce sound of OM like

ooooooooooommmmmmmmm till all breath is exhausted. Do it as you do normally while speaking. If for any reason you would not like to say om you may say one or anything else. Go to Step II repeat this cycle 5-7 times.