Breathing becomes very shallow for the person with asthma. Sometimes a wheezing or whistling sound can be heard. There might be insomnia. Medicine is prescribed for this chronic respiratory disease. In addition to medicine complementary therapies can be helpful.
There are 2 common myths surrounding asthma.
Myth 1 - Asthmatics should not exercise.
Asthmatics too will benefit from exercise. With proper medication asthmatics can exercise normally.
Myth 2 - You'll grow out of it.
This is apparently both true and false. Some children do "out-grow" the disease. Some adults who have asthma did not have it as a child.
As a complementary therapy, Yoga can assist breathing in several ways.
1.Yoga Postures
Positions that expand the chest creating more space for lung expansion include the Camel. If you have never done yoga, you can still practice an easy version of any pose. If you cannot sit on the floor, sit on the edge of a chair with your feet planted firmly on the ground or prop. Extend your arms behind you and hold the back of the chair. Inhale and lift your chest fully, expanding it. Then lean your head backward to a place that's comfortable for your neck.
Stay for 6 easier breaths.
2. Mudra (Hand Position)
Curl or curve all the fingers (fist with thumbs out) and turn the back of the left hand toward the chest. Grip fingers (Bear Grip in Kundalini Yoga). Pull the fingers with moderate pressure while exhaling and release the pressure slightly when inhaling. Take about 7 breaths. Then repeat this time with the back of the right hand toward the chest. (This is not to be used in asthma crisis.) Please not if you have High Blood Pressure begin this practice slowly.
3. Yoga Restorative techniques
To gently energize, practice restorative postures. These postures lengthen the muscles without much effort on your part. Your body is supported by bolsters and blankets. The mind becomes calmer as you notice the gentle movement of the breath. If you like, create a visualize that supports easy breathing.
4. Yoga Stress Reduction techniques
For emotional health, yoga offers regular relaxation, and a very deep relaxation technique called yoga nidra. Anger and fear and all the shades of these 2 emotions, make breathing shallow. Regular practice of relaxation techniques do even more than calm emotions. It can give us a new perspective so that issues that created stress are seen as challenges.
5. The Experience of Stillness
After a practice of yoga postures, relaxation, breathing techniques and meditation, there is a stillness within; a feeling like you have come home. You have become a friend to your body, emotions and soul.
Heather Greaves helps yoga beginners and enthusiasts learn more yoga even though their only teacher is a book. They say, To learn more about something, teach it. Since 2005 Heather has been training yoga teachers in a certified program. For more yoga tips and information visit Body Therapies Yoga Training http://www.yogatogo.com/.
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