Image: ShutterstockTinnitus is quite common. One out of every 5
people across the world suffer from this problem. More than 33% of
senior citizens experience it. The constant ringing sensation might
be irritating but tinnitus is not a disease. It is a symptom of
other prevailing health conditions. While there is no permanent
cure for this irritating symptom, studies suggest that tinnitus
yoga can ease the condition.Before we go through the yoga poses for
tinnitus, lets try and understand the triggers that can cause this
condition:1. Stress2. Stiff neck and jaws3. Jaw joint disorders4.
Poor blood circulation to the brain5. Ear wax accumulation6. High
blood cholesterol levels7. Cardiac ailments8. Allergies9. Ear
infection10. Middle ear bone stiffeningThese were just handful of
the causes, which yoga can minimize and control. Yoga eases stress,
improves the circulation of blood, boosts your immunity and eases
the stiffness and inflammation affecting joints. This, in turn,
lowers the strain caused by tinnitus.Clogged chakras are one of the
prime reasons behind this condition. Clearing and awakening the
chakras with the help of Kundalini Yoga can offer immense relief
from this condition. Check out these 15yoga poseswith a handful of
breathing techniques, which you can practice regularly to combat
tinnitus.Tinnitus Yoga Poses:1. Karna Pidasana Ear Pressure
Pose:Image: ShutterstockThis Kundalini yoga asana is also an
inversion pose. It looks simple, but needs intense practice to
master. The knees placed near the ears improve circulation levels,
while muffling ears, easing assorted hearing issues, including
tinnitus.How to do:1. Sit in the floor on your knees.2. Fold a
blanket and place it beneath your shoulders, while your neck and
head are away from the blanket.3. Slowly, lie down in supine
position.4. Push your legs above your head and bend it in such a
way that your toes come into contact with the floor, behind your
head. Knees should be erect.5. Stretch your arms backwards and
interlace your fingers.6. Roll your shoulders, slowly, allowing
your hips to align over them.7. This is the Plough Pose. From here,
bend your knees in such a way that they rest alongside your head on
the floor.8. The feet should also rest on floor.9. Apply mild
pressure on your ears in such a way that the aural disturbances are
cut off for 5 seconds.10. Hold the pose for a count of 5.11. Slowly
release your arms and gently roll out.Repeat this 5 times everyday
for maximum benefits.Standing Poses:2. Tadasana Mountain
Pose:Image: ShutterstockA basic standing pose, it improve
awareness, steadies your breathing, and improves the blood
circulation throughout your body. It is ideal to keep your
motivation levels high and give you that much wanted energy booster
to kick off an awesome day. Regular practice also helps in easing
various kinds of pain experienced throughout the body.How to do:1.
Stand on the mat, feet kept together, spine and head erect.2. Allow
your hands to rest alongside your body, palms resting on your
thighs.3. Taking a deep inhalation, take your hands above your head
and join the palm in Namaste.4. Stretch as much as possible
balancing yourself on your toes. If you are a beginner, then allow
your feet to rest flat on the mat.5. Lift your eyes to gaze at the
fingertips.6. Maintain the pose for a count of 20 to 30.7. Taking a
deep exhalation, relax and slowly come back to the initial
position.3. Parivritta Trikonasana Revolved Triangle Pose:Image:
ShutterstockAlong with strengthening your lower body and toning
your arms and hamstrings, it alsoimproves blood circulation. It
could be considered more of a mild inversion pose as you can lower
your head as you revolve your body to look like a triangle
revolving.How to do:1. Stand on the mat, feet placed flat and
firm.2. Stretch your hands out to either side of the body so that
they make a parallel line with the ground.3. Taking a deep
inhalation.4. Now, as you exhale, bend to your left in such a way
that the fingers of right hand touch the toes of left foot.5.
Simultaneously, lift your left hand upward in such a way that both
hands come on the same line.6. Tilt your head up and fix your gaze
on the left fingers.7. Hold the pose for a count of 15 to 20,
breathing normally.8. Exhaling slowly lift your body up and come
back to the initial position.9. Repeat this procedure with your
right side.You can repeat this pose for 5 times, relaxing for 15
seconds after each repetition.4. Padangusthasana Big Toe To Hand
Pose:Image: ShutterstockJust bend forward and hold your toes. This
yoga for tinnitus looks simple, right? It is not simple as it
looks. You have to bend completely from your hips. So, make sure
that your feet are spread out at hip width so that you can bend
easily. It calms your mind and put an end to the unwanted stress
and anxiety. Plus, bending forward actually enhances the pace of
blood circulation, easing the ringing in your ears.How to do:1.
Stand on the mat, feet stretched out at hip width.2. Keep your
spine and head erect, while hands are resting on either sides of
your body, palms on the thighs.3. Taking a deep inhalation, lift
your hands up with palms spread out, finger tips gazing the
ceiling.4. Exhaling, slowly bend forward, knees erect, allowing
your body to sway away from hips. Your head and torso should move
like a single unit.5. Wrap the big toe within the fingers [left toe
within the left hand fingers and vice versa.6. Then press your toes
into your hand.7. Taking a deep inhalation, lift torso and
straighten the elbows as high as possible without exerting pressure
on the neck.8. Exhale and release the torso and bend forward to
come closer to your toes.9. Repeat this for 5 to 10 counts.10.
Taking a deep exhalation, release the toes and slowly come back to
the initial position.Sitting Poses:5. Parvatasana Seated Mountain
Pose:Image: ShutterstockThis is a simple and easy to do pose. Those
who have knee injuries can opt for props to sit more comfortably.
It wades off tension, helps you de-stress, and relax. One of the
perfect tinnitus cure for yoga!How to do:1. Sit on the floor with
spine erect in any comfortable cross legged position, Padmasana or
Sukhasana.2. Let your palms rest on your thighs.3. Taking a deep
inhalation, lift your hands overhead in Namaskar mudra.4. Lift your
eyes to fix your gaze at the fingertips.5. Sit until you feel
completely relaxed while breathing normally.6. Taking a deep
exhalation, release your hands and allow them rest on the floor.7.
Stretch your legs out, one at a time, and relax.This calming pose
creates an awareness about your breathing, helping you relax. Start
with 5 minutes a day and graduate to half an hour a day for a
calmer you.6. Gomukhasana Cow Face Pose:Image: ShutterstockMany a
time, extreme stiffness experienced due to arthritis or other
painful inflammations could leave you stressed out. An increased
level of stress hampers the proper circulation of blood, in turn
triggering tinnitus. This asana targets your hips and shoulders two
of the most common sites for chronic pain and tension in the body.
The practice of this Asana removes pain from the hip and lower
extremities.How to do:1. Sit on the mat, legs stretched outward,
palms resting on the floor. Fingers should be held together.2. Fold
your left leg at the knee in such a way that the heel of your left
foot rests near to your right butt.3. Now, bring your right leg
over the left knee and allow it to rest on closer to your left
butt.4. Bend your left arm behind you at the elbows in such a way
that it rests on the back with fingers pointing to the ceiling.5.
Taking a deep inhalation, lift your right hand and bring it closer
to your right ear.6. Fold at the elbow in such a way that the
fingers of your right hand come into contact with the fingers of
left hand.7. Keep your spine erect and try to interlock the fingers
or at least both should be in touch.8. Gaze forward.9. Breathing
normally, hold the pose for a count of 10 to 15.10. Exhaling,
release your arms and place it beside you , palm facing the
floor.11. Stretch your legs out to resume the initial position.12.
Repeat with the other side.Supine Poses:7. Uttanpadasana Leg Raise
Pose:Image: ShutterstockThis is one of the best ways to tone your
abs, while improving the circulation levels. It is also good for
your back and to beat down stress.How to do:1. Lie down in supine
position on your yoga mat with feet together.2. Hands should be
placed on either side of the body, palms facing the floor.3. Relax
and take a deep breath.4. Inhaling deeply, lift your leg, knees
erect, in such a way that it makes a 45 degree angle with the
floor.5. Tuck in your abdomen.6. Breathe normally and hold the pose
for a count of 10 to 15.7. Exhale and slowly bring down your legs
and relax.Repeat the pose five times, relaxing for a count of 10 in
between repetitions.Variation:Those who find it difficult to lift
both the legs together can do it with a single leg as well.8.
Pavanamuktasana Wind Relieving Pose:Image: ShutterstockThis asana
is quite often advised in cases of obesity to thwart off the
indigestion troubles. However, it is also a way to relax and
unwind. Obesity is also one of the lesser known triggers of
tinnitus. A huge waist actually cuts down the supply of blood to
other parts of the body. So, tone up your waist and bid adieu to
tinnitus.How to do:1. Lie down on the mat in supine position.2. Let
your arms rest beside your body, palms facing the floor.3. Stretch
your feet out, heels touching each other.4. Fold your knees.5. Take
a deep inward breath and while exhaling, slowly bring the folded
knees towards the chest with thighs exerting pressure on the
abdomen.6. Clasp your hands across the knees to hold it in place.7.
Again inhale and while exhaling, lift your legs to allow your chin
to touch the knees.8. Hold the position for a count of 10 to 15,
while indulging in deep breathing.9. Slowly exhale, and release the
knees while bringing your head back to the floor.10. Spread out
your legs at hips width and rest the arm on the floor, palms facing
the ground.Repeat the pose 5 times, with a pause of 15 seconds
between repetitions. Those who are new to yoga can practice this
yoga for tinnitus treatment with a single leg.9. Navasana Boat
Pose:Image: ShutterstockAs mentioned above, you need to keep your
waistline trimmed to avoid various health disorders. This yoga pose
can help you with that. Plus, it also enhances the circulation
process, ensuring that the triggers causing tinnitus are eased.How
to do:1. Lie down on the yoga mat on your back.2. Keep your legs
stretched out, toes facing the ceiling.3. Let the hands rest on
either side of your body, palms facing the ground.4. Inhale
deeply.5. As you exhale, push your head, chest, and legs off the
ground so that it looks akin to U.6. Stretch out your arms in such
a way that they are parallel to your legs..7. Your fingers and toes
should be aligned in the same line.8. Fix the gaze on your toes.9.
Tuck in your abs and hold the pose.10. Breathing normally, hold the
posture for a count of 15 to 30.11. Inhale and exhaling deeply,
slowly relax and come back to rest in supine position.Repeat this
pose for 5 times. Relax for 15 seconds after each repetition.10.
Matsyasana Fish Pose:Image: ShutterstockThis yoga asana is ideal
for various ENT conditions, including tonsillitis and tinnitus, as
it opens up the clogged throat and eases the ringing sensation
experienced within the ears. It also improves the circulation of
blood in the body.How to do:1. Lie on a mat on your back.2. Keep
your legs together, toes pointed.3. Let your hands be aligned on
either side of the body, palms resting beneath the butts.4. Curving
your tailbone, hug elbows as close as possible to your sides.5.
Taking a deep inhalation, lift your shoulders and torso from the
mat.6. Gently, tilt your head backward to allow the lower portion
of the head rest on the mat.7. Balance yourself on the elbows by
placing them firmly on the ground to keep the chest up.8. Breathe
deeply while in pose and hold the pose for a count of 20 to 30.9.
Exhaling, relax, and come back to initial position.Do 5 to 7
repetitions, pausing for 15 second between repetitions.Prone
Poses:11. Bhujangasana Cobra Pose:Image: ShutterstockThis is a
single pose that bestows you with a myriad of health benefits. Be
it a stronger back, toned abs and arms, or a complete freedom from
stress, I vouch for this pose. And, it is quite simple to learn and
easy to practice too.How to do:1. Lie down on your mat in prone
position.2. Keep your legs together and hands stretched above your
head in Namaskar mudra.3. Bring your hands beneath the shoulder,
palms resting on the floor alongside your chest, in alignment with
shoulders. Keep your elbows straight.4. Taking a deep inhalation,
push your palms on the floor, and lift your torso from the mat,
away from the hips.5. Stretch backward as much as possible. The
ideal position would be until you feel the stretch on your
abdominal region without any stress on your spine.6. Fix your gaze
on the ceiling, your head tilted back as much as possible.7.
Breathing normally, hold the pose for a count of 15 to 30.8. Exhale
and slowly relax to come back to the initial position.9. Stretch
out your hands.Indulge in 7 to 10 repetitions, with a 15 second
pause in between.Inversion Poses:12. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward
Dog pose):Image: ShutterstockThis is a mild inversion yoga for
tinnitus cure and is a part of Surya Namaskar. A simple to learn,
easy to practice pose, it comes with an array of benefits. Plus, it
offers a wholesome stretch to the entire body, making it my
favorite pre-workout and post workout stretching option.How to
do:1. Stand straight with your feet flat on the mat.2. Keep your
spine erect while allowing your hands to rest on either side of
your body, with palms facing the thighs.3. Breathing normally, bend
forward.4. Bring your hand forward in such a way that the palms in
front of you on the mat. Spread out your fingers.5. Bend the head
down to allow the eyes to come into contact with the floor.6.
Slowly, stretch your legs backwards, one at a time, while
maintaining the balance. Make sure that your feet and hands come in
the same line.7. Keep your elbows and knees straight.8. Taking a
deep inhalation, tuck your tummy completely inward.9. Hold the
position, while breathing normally, for a count of 30 to 60.10.
Exhaling slowly, come back to the standing pose.11. Let your hand
rest on either side of the body.Repeat 3 to 5 times, pausing for 15
seconds in between.13. Ustrasana Camel Pose:Image: ShutterstockA
counter pose to Naukasana, the Boat Pose, it eases the tension
experienced at your back and tummy. It also ensures that your brain
gets a good dose of blood supply, easing tension and stress
levels.How to do:1. Sit on the mat with knees folded and butts
resting on the heels, while palms rest on your thighs.2. Slowly,
lift your body up from knees to allow your entire body weight to be
supported by the knees.3. Make sure that your heels and ground are
in 90 degrees angle.4. Inhale and exhaling deeply, arch your
back.5. Lift your hands up and then slowly bring then backward,
behind your body, and try holding your ankles, one after the
other.6. Bend your head backward and stretch b until you experience
a tingle in your tummy.7. Breathing normally, hold the pose for a
slow count of 20 to 30.8. Exhale and slowly relax.9. Come back to
the initial position.Repeat this pose for 5 times, relaxing for 15
seconds after each repetition.14. Viparita Karani Legs Up The Wall
Pose:Image: ShutterstockThis posture allows your head, throat, and
neck to be supplied with blood in abundance. The result your ENT
troubles vanish away. A gentle, restorative, and relaxing pose in
yoga for tinnitus treatment, it is also known as the fountain of
the youth pose.How to do:1. Sit on the yoga mat, next to a wall, in
such a way that your left side rest on the wall, knees on the
chest. [Curl on to your, right back resting on the wall]2. Slowly,
stretch your lower back to rest it on the floor.3. Simultaneously,
straighten your knees and allow your legs to rest on the wall.4.
With your elbows, support upper portion of your body.5. Now,
gradually relax your lower back and elbows to rest completely on
the mat.6. Stretch out your hands on either side of your body.7.
Close your eyes and hold the pose, breathing deeply, as long as you
can.8. For relaxing, bring your keens back to the chest and roll on
the side.Repeat the pose thrice, relaxing for 15 seconds in
between.15. Sarvangasana Shoulder Stand Pose:Image:
ShutterstockThis is a basic pose, but needs to be performed with
utmost care. This is ideal for people suffering from
hyperthyroidism as the shoulder stand improves the functioning of
the thyroid gland, ensuring better metabolic rates. Your
circulation levels get a boost, in turn, healing the infections
that trigger tinnitus.How to do:1. Lie down on the mat with your
back on the ground.2. Exhale deeply.3. Now, as you inhale inhaling,
raise the legs in such a way that they make a 90 degree angle with
the mat.4. Now, exhale and simultaneously raise your waist while
pushing your legs backwards beyond your head.5. Support your waist
with your hands.6. Hold the pose for a count of 20 to 30, indulging
in normal breathing.7. Exhaling slowly, bend your knees, curve your
back, and gently, allow your body to return to the initial
position.Repeat thrice, relaxing 30 seconds before the next
repetition.[ Read:Home Remedies For Tinnitus]Pranayamas For
Tinnutis:1. Kapalabhati Pranayama Skull Shining Breathing
Technique:Image: ShutterstockA rapid, forceful exhalation followed
by mild inhalations that is what this breathing technique is all
about. It is the ideal way to cleanse your body and pep up your
immunity levels. You will also feel recharged and relaxed. Make
sure you do it on empty stomach.How to do:1. Sit down on yoga mat
in Padmasana or Sukhasana.2. Take three sounds of deep inhalations
and exhalations.3. With a deep inhalation, tuck your abdominal
muscles in.4. Exhale forcefully. It should continuous exhalations
with your tummy flapping. Inhalation should strictly be a passive
one.5. Do 3 sets of 20 rounds each, including a deep inhalation and
exhalation between two sets.6. Relax with a deep exhalation and
breathe normally.2. Anuloma Viloma Pranayama Alternate Nostril
Breathing:Image: ShutterstockAlternate nostril breathing helps in
purifying the entire nervous system. It is, unarguably, one of the
easiest and best stress busting exercises you can ever learn. It
also improves the circulation levels by purifying it.How to do:1.
Sit on the yoga mat in Padmasana or Sukhasana.2. Keep your hands on
your thighs in Gyan mudra.3. Now lift your right hand, with palms
shaped into Pranayama Mudra. [Your right thumb should be used to
close the right nostril, while the middle and ring fingers of right
hand are used to close the left nostril].4. Close your right
nostril and take a slow, deep inhalation with your left.5. Close
the left nostril, hold the breath for a count of 5.6. Open your
right nostril and exhale completely.7. Now, inhale via your right
nostril, close it, hold the breathe for a count of 5, and exhale
with your left.This completes one round of Anuloma Viloma
Pranayama. Do 25 such rounds.3.Ujjayi Pranayama Ocean Breath
Victorious Breath:Image: ShutterstockImprove your body temperature
and pep up your metabolism and immunity levels with this breathing
technique. A great way to heal sore and dry throat, it is quite
effective in cases of ear infections. The tension experienced
within the throat and ears are also eased. It is an essential
breathing technique to be practiced to ease various ENT ailments,
including tinnitus, sinusitis, and tonsillitis.How to do:1. Sit in
a comfortable cross-legged position in an area where there is air
circulation.2. Let your hands rest on your thighs, palms facing the
thighs.3. Inhale deeply through nose and slowly exhale with your
mouth making a Aahh sound.4. Repeat 5 to 8 times.5. Now, close your
mouth.6. Continue breathing with your nose, making a similar
sound.This makes one round. Do 2 sets of 25 reps.4. Suryabhedana
Right Nostril Breathing:Image: ShutterstockActivate the sun in your
body with this breathing technique. Surya is a Sanskrit word that
stands for Sun. As per Yoga principles, the Nadi associated with
sun is your right nostril. This is also called the Viloma
Pranayama.How to do:1. Sit comfortably on the mat in a cross-legged
position of your choice,Padmasanaor Sukhasana.2. Take a deep, yet
slow inhalation via your nostril, keeping the left nostril closed
completely with your little finger and ring finger of the right
hand.3. Now, close your right nostril with the thumb of your right
hand.4. Slowly, exhale completely via your left nostril, keeping
your right nostril closed.One inhalation and one exhalation makes
one round. Do 10 such rounds to put yourself at ease and pep up
your energy levels.There is no permanent solution that can help in
completely healing tinnitus. Include foods that can improve
circulation levels, such as pineapples. You can also use garlic to
combat infections, inflammations and pep up your immunity. Along
with this, practice these yoga poses for tinnitus relief. You will
definitely feel the difference in a few weeks.Have you ever
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