Simhasana (Singhasana): Yoga for lisping and stammering

Singh or Simha in Sanskrit means lion thus Singhasana, Simhasana or Sinhasana is therefore called lion pose. In this the noisy inhalation and exhalation seems as roaring like a lion. A proper throat massage tunes the vocal cord and makes the pronunciation clear and the problem like lisping and stammering can be prevented. Sinhasana yoga also called Singhasana yoga properly massage throat thus is beneficial in stammering and lisping especially in children.

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Matsyasana A yoga for diabetes.

Matsyasana ia a sanskrit wod which means matsya meaning fish and asana means posture. This asana has been a tremendous effect in lowering blodd sugar not only when only insulin or pancreas is the culprit but also when etiology is due to the other factors like thyroid abnormailities and pitutary abnormalities.

How to perform matsyasana

Matsyasana should be performed usually in the morning in fresh air. One should lie down straight on back with legs straight and now bending knee a bit try to make an arch position lifting chest portion up and then raisng whole trunk, the floor should be pushed by elbows and head should be thrown backward resting crown of the head at floor. Forearm and arms should be for support. The posture should be as given in picture below. After attaining the posture breathing should be by abdomen, and chest should be expanded. One should not immediately come back to original position, but before that loose your body and come back in lying position.


Duration of performing matsyasana

The postion as described above should be attained for one minute and the entire round should be repeated at least three times.

Benefits of Matyasana

This asana along with Anulom vilom pranayama is very much effective in controlling diabetes. It shows a great benefit in controlling the function of thyroid gland, pitutary gland and pineal gland.
It helps to curb spinal problen and very much helpful in patients of chronic asthama.
This asana also shows a great help in person with abdominal problems related to kidney, stomach and intestine.
This yoga increases sexual function in both male and female.

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Bhramari Pranayama

Bhramari pranayama is useful for person in depression, anxiety, insomnia. It acts as a miracle in throat problem. This holistic approach of treating ailments are gaining popularity worldwide. Bhramari pranayama is done generally after performing Anulo Vilom pranayama for its full effect. The literal meaning of Bhramer is humming black bee because it gives a tingling sensation while doing it.

How to perform Bhramari Pranayama yoga

All pranayama starts by sitting in a posture of padmasana. Then one should close their eyes with both hands by four fingers and thumb on the ear. Now inhale and exhale forcibly with a humming or buzzing sound. Inhalation and exhalation should be from both nostrils and mouth should be closed. One should start slowly and then accelerate.

While perfoming bhramari pranayama one should take care that inhalation and exhalation should be from lungs and abdominal movements should be minimal.

Duration of Bhramari Pranayama

One should start by doing it 10-12 times which can be gradually increased to 25-30 times.

Benefits of Bhramari Pranayama

This yoga is very much useful for elevating mood and releiving anxiety and depression. This acts miracle in person with thyroid problems. It releases heat from body by perspiration and gives a feeling of pleasure. This yoga is also useful in lowering blood pressure and regulate circulation of blood. It is helpful in controlling asthama and other respiratory diseases.
Diabetes and heart diseases are said to be controlled. As anulom vilom is the main pranayama for these two silent diseases but a combination of both have an exponential benefit.

Precautions to be taken for Bhramari Pranayama

There may be a feeling of cold and tingling sensation, so it should be started slowly and increased gradually.
Breathing should never be stopped under any circumstances. Even if one feels dizziness they should stop the normal process and start normal breathing.

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Ujjayee Pranayama

Snoring is a common problem during sleep and it not only irritates other but also the person in sleep may face some problem like apnoea.
Ujjayee Pranayam is good for those who snores, becomes fatigue easily and having thyroid related problems.

How to Perform Ujjayee Pranayama
All pranayama starts after sitting in a sukhasana or padmasana posture. In Ujjayee pranayam one should sit in sukhasana, closing their eyes, relaxed and breathing normally. Now after full exhalation, one should inhale with both nostrils fully and neck muscles should be contracted to produce a low, uniformally pitched and continuous sobbing sound. A vibration in chest and head areas may be felt. Breath should be holded as long as one can. Now forming the pranayama posture, the right nostril should be closed with right thumb and one should exhale from left nostril or simply from mouth. There should be no rush while exhalation. Thus one round of Ujjayee Pranayam is completed. In Ujjayee pranayama some suggest to exhale from mouth as this is beneficial for asthama patients. Ujjayee pranayama can be done in lying as well as in standing position also. Ujjayee Pranayama in standing position must be practiced in fresh air, when the body is not tired, when the body temperature is normal, and when the practitioner is not in a hurry.



Duration
It should be repeated 3-5 times and at least two sets in a day. Start doing 1-2 times in one set daily and increase gradually.

Benefits of Ujjayee Pranayama
Ujjayee Pranayama is very much helpful in asthamatics as it helps in increasing the capacity of lungs, it helps in tackling thyroid problems. Those who are obese and have the habit of snoring, this yoga practice can do a miracle i few days and may curb snoring to a great extent. It is also helpful in removing any blockages thus regulating blood supply and preventing heart diseases. It is also useful in person having mental fatigue and other brain problems.

Precaution taken while doing Ujjayee Pranayama
Ujjayee pranayama should not be done in standing position during any stress or fatigueness. This yoga is not done in empty stomach. Best time is to perform in morning when mind and body are fresh.

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