YOGA FOR COMPUTAR - IT PROFESSIONAL

Yoga has potential to cure many ailments of computer professionals. IT and IT enabled service professionals are primarily sitting in front of computers and spending 10-12 hours in a day at the monitors. This is the prime most reason that work related stress and body ailments are registering rapid increase. Most of the It professional suffering from chronic or recurring back pain. Research studies have suggested that yoga is one of the best activities for alleviating back pain. All yoga positions will not reduce back pain. In fact, some yoga positions may even intensify the existing pain. So it is very essential to recognize which yoga positions will be most successful in easing back pain. If possible, consult with a yoga professional for guidance and advice. Given some yoga positions here to solve that problem .

A. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose):-

1. From Knees, Chest, and Chin position, release the tops of the feet to the floor and press them down.

2. Slide your chest forward and up keeping your hands exactly where the were.

3. Roll your shoulders back and lift the chest higher, while keeping the low ribs on the floor.

4. Keep your neck neutral, don’t crank it back.

Benefits of bhujangasana :-

1. The arching of the spine increases flexibility and strength

2. Rejuvenates spinal nerves enriching them with a rich blood supply

3. Improves flexibility and tone of spinal muscles, massages, works and tones back muscles

4. Helps relieve and prevent lower backache

5. Helps cure or relieve lumbago, rheumatism, arthritis and menstrual problems

6. Helps cure loss of appetite

7. Stretches the thoracic region and expands the rib cage bringing relief from asthma

8. Gentle pressure on the abdomen massages all organs and improves their function

9. Strengthens deltoids, trapezius and triceps

10. Compresses and opens spine

11. Relieves cervical spondylosis

12. Improves concentration

13. Helps to relieve many uteri-ovarian and menstrual problems

CAUTION

Don’t try this asana if you are suffering from high blood pressure, hernia, or peptic ulcer.

Don’t practice Bhujangasana during pregnancy!

The novices may not be able to do this asana at the first go. Proceed slowly and over several attempts.

B. Sarvangasna (shoulder’s stand):-

1. Lie down flat on the floor, on your back, palms by your side facing

2. Exhale and lift your legs up 30, then 60, then 90 and then around 130 degrees so they are extended behind your head.

3. Stay in this position, breathing normally, for a few seconds.

4. Now, gradually, exhale again, and straighten your legs up to 90 degrees, lifting your buttocks as well. Support the back of your trunk with your palms, keeping elbows on the floor. Gradually, walk your hands towards your shoulder blades, as you lift your body higher.

5. Look at the picture for guidance.

6. Your elbows may tend to move outwards. Bring them in, so they are straight in line with your shoulders.

7. You will notice that your hips tend to jut out backwards, while your feet tend to come forward over the head. This is not the right way to do it. Work at it so your body is in a straight line. Your hips, feet and shoulders should be aligned, so push your feet back and bring your hips and tailbone forward. Remember, this exercise is not as much about effort as it is about balance.

8. Lift your body as high up as possible. Sarvangasana is a shoulder stand, so your body should be resting on your shoulders and not on your back.

9. Hold this position for as long as possible.

10. Remember to exhale while lifting your body up, but once your body is up, you can breathe normally. There is no need to hold your breath.

11. Time yourself, so you can see how long you can remain in this position. The next time, try and balance your body for a little longer.

Benefits of Sarvangasna :-

1. Sarvangasana improves the function of the thyroid, parathyroid and pituitary glands due to the increase oxygen and blood. All of the other endocrine glands are regulated by the pituitary gland and so the overall function of the endocrine system is improved. This results in the improved functioning of all other systems of the body and the reduction of emotional and mental stress .

2. Stagnant blood from the lower regions of the body, i.e. legs and abdomen is drained to the heart thereby improving the supply of fresh blood to these parts and the whole circulatory system. Blood supply to the head area i.e. brain, eyes, ears, nose and throat is improved thereby improving their functioning. Therefore all of the pelvic and abdominal area circulation, ear, throat and nose ailments are improved.

3. The lung capacity is increased as the diaphragm, which is the muscle of respiration, has to work against gravity in this posture, this helps in the abdominal respiration and is therefore helpful in the treatment of asthma. Toxins in the respiratory system are drained thereby improving the respiratory system.

Prevents and cures varicose veins.

4. Detoxification of the body due to improved efficiency of the organs of the body which leads to youthfulness and anti-ageing effects

5. Normalizes body weight due to its effect on the thyroid.

6. Due to the effect this asana has on the hormonal system, particularly the thyroid, it balances the circulatory, digestive, reproductive and nervous system.

7. Due to the increased blood flow to the head the mind is tranquilized, stress and psychological disturbances are removed.

8. The increased blood flow can be beneficial for those who suffer from headaches, though it should not be practiced at the time of headache.

9. The thymus gland is stimulated which boosts the immune system.

It balances the parathyroid glands which ensures regeneration and normal development of the bones.

10. It releases the normal gravitational pressure from the anus muscles which helps with haemorrhoids.

11. The nerves passing through the neck are toned and the neck flexibility is increased.

12. The digestive system is greatly improved due to the increase in blood circulation and drainage of stagnant blood.

13. The pranic flow is harmonized, increasing energy and having a positive effect on all the body systems.

14. Sarvangasana has all the benefits of Shirshasana but is safer and easier to perform.

CAUTION

Should not be performed by people suffering from high blood pressure, heart conditions or brain diseases.

Should be avoided during menstruation and pregnancy.

Should be avoided if suffering from a very enlarged thyroid, enlarged spleen or liver as well as cervical spondylitis, slipped disc, headache and weak blood vessels in the eyes.