Yogic Solution For Heart

2 years ago By Yogi Anoop

Yogic Solution To Heart Problems

In a way, the heart is an involuntary organ of our body but to think of it, emotional turmoil and disturbances have the maximum impact on it. Although it is such a muscular pump that, by its electromechanical activity, it carries the necessary elements through the blood to every cell of the whole body, along with purifying the blood through the lungs and circulating it. 

All our bodily processes, our survival depends on this process carried out by the heart. Longevity is closely linked to heart health, therefore, maintaining sound heart health is of utmost importance. The following tips may help a great deal in maintaining a healthy heart. 

• Maintaining natural lifestyle 
• Mental and emotional balance
• Diet control
• Physical exercise including walking etc.
• Yoga (Asanas, Pranayama and Meditation) etc

In this blog, we will talk about ways to ensure good heart health through yogic therapy.          

Light Exercise &  Asana

In the case of heart disease, subtle and light exercises should be practised first as they are very simple and at the same time are very effective in terms of impact. By practising them continuously for a few months, the activity of the body increases and the body becomes strong. After mastering these, asanas should be added to your practice. Tadasana, Vajrasana, Shashankasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana, Markatasana, Ardha Bhujang posture, Shavasana etc. should be practised according to one's ability. Here the method of practising the Tadasana, which is the best posture for the heart, is being mentioned.

Practising Tadasana:

Make sure to practise at least 50 times. Slowly do 3 sets of 50. While doing this, there should be tension and stretch in the calf muscles. There should also be a stretch in both hands.

Pranayama For Healthy Heart:

Pranayama is extremely beneficial for improving heart health. Such pranayama must be done which are rhythmic as the exercise of the lungs should be very rhythmic, to ensure proper and optimum absorption of oxygen in the body. 

Heart patients must exercise or do pranayama in an easy and comfortable position. There should be no tension in the senses at all. It should not be strenuous for the heart and lungs at all. This removes the neuroticism of the mind and the imbalance of emotions. The irregularity of the heart rate is removed and there is a very positive effect on the nerves and muscles of the heart.

Nadi shodhan, Ujjayi, Om chanting as well as Brahmari pranayama are extremely beneficial for heart conditions and promoting heart health. However, the inhalation and exhalation must not be too deep and one must refrain from holding the breath. The whole exercise should be done calmly and attentively. Below, we shall discuss how to practise Ujjayi pranayama. 

Yoga Nidra:

If there is slight fatigue or discomfort during the practice of asana or pranayama, then stop the practice in between and practice short Yoga Nidra. Apart from this, one must practice complete Yoga Nidra twice a day in the morning and evening. This will keep the mind light and calm throughout the day.                              

Meditation:

Heart patients must include meditation in their lifestyle. Practising meditation helps in getting to the root cause of disease and cuts out stress, anxiety and emotional imbalance. To get rid of all the negativities of the mind, there is no other discipline in this world other than meditation. Therefore, meditation should be practised with ease for ten to thirty minutes every day.                 

Lifestyle Changes: 

Don't make the brain too hyperactive. There is no balance of work, exercise, rest in the life of such people. Such people get into the habit of stimulation through smoking, drinking, partying, sleep deprivation, binge eating, etc. Such people consider this as a means of relaxation. Such people must rise above this mentality and practice yoga, take leisure walks with family for a balanced and healthy life.

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