How Yoga Can Help To Reduce The Risk Of Developing Cancer

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Yoga are mental, spiritual and physical exercises that help transform the body and mind of the exerciser. -Yoga dates back to the early 5th century where it was practiced by Buddhists and Indians.

 Benefits of Yoga -Yoga has been found to have benefits such as increase the rate of blood circulation, increase flexibility, improve moods, increase balance and improve sleep. The most important benefit has been the therapy of cancer.

 Yoga and cancer Prevention -In the recent years, yoga has been practiced as a contemporary form of cancer therapy. It should however be noted that yoga is not a treatment for cancer but a therapy that is used to aid patients in alleviating symptoms associated with it.

-The main goal behind yoga and cancer has been to decrease the signs and symptoms that are associated with cancer while potentially aiding the extension of life expectancy.

-Cancer therapy in yoga has been associated with the assumption of different postures and poses termed as asanas in ancient yoga nomenclature.

These poses help to manipulate glands and organs so as to produce beneficial mental and physical conditions.

Poses and postures in Cancer therapy -The postures have been explored and tried cancer researchers as well as the patients as well they include:

Alternate Nostril Breathing -In this position, the main objective is to eliminate and reduce any feelings of anxiety and worry.
It also relaxes the brain, cleanses the lungs as well regulate the warming and cooling cycles of the body.

-This posture is practiced by simply sitting down flat on the floor at a comfortable posture.
 -Close one nostril with your finger and breathe with only one nostril.
-The learner takes deep and slow breathes and releasing the inhaled air slowly with the open nostril.
 -Repeat the above procedure with the other nostril at least four times in a single set of exercises.
 -Repeat as needed or desired for the best desired results.

Cat/Cow pose or Chakravakasana –
It involves moving the spin from a rounded flexed position to an arched extended position.
-Each movement is done conjunctionally with both inhalation and exhalation.
-In this pose, the learner stands on all four limbs. (Bended legs and hands) -Bring the wrists underneath the shoulders and the under the hips.
-Visualizing is the key in this pose. Visualize the spine as a straight line connecting shoulders to the hips.
 -Always keep the neck long as the long natural extension of the spine. -Curve the spine upward and look behind to the legs. -Inhale and look straight ahead. -Repeat the above procedure several minutes until relaxed.
 -Benefit of this pose is the fact that it improves the flexibility of the slowly with the open nostril.
-Repeat the above procedure with the other nostril at least four times in a single set of exercises.
 -Repeat as needed or desired for the best desired results.

 Cat/Cow pose or Chakravakasana –
It involves moving the spin from a rounded flexed position to an arched extended position.
-Each movement is done conjunctionally with both inhalation and exhalation.
-In this pose, the learner stands on all four limbs. (Bended legs and hands) -Bring the wrists underneath the shoulders and the under the hips.
-Visualizing is the key in this pose. Visualize the spine as a straight line connecting shoulders to the hips.
 -Always keep the neck long as the long natural extension of the spine. -Curve the spine upward and look behind to the legs. -Inhale and look straight ahead. -Repeat the above procedure several minutes until relaxed.
 -Benefit of this pose is the fact that it improves the flexibility of the spine as well as the abdominal strength.

Supta Baddha Konsana –
It's a simple procedure designed to release tension as well as lift spirits. -Lie flat on a yoga mat and stretch your arms overhead. -With arms at your side away from the body and with palms facing up, relax the shoulders. -Close your eyes visualize and breathe slowly. -Maintain the pose for about 15 minutes and repeat again. -Benefits include relieving stress, stimulating the heart and improve circulation as well as stimulate abdominal organs like kidneys and ovaries. Savasana/ Corpse Pose -Lie flat on your back on a yoga mat. -Spread your legs and arms slightly from your body. -Slowly inhale and exhale while ensuring no movement of the legs and arms.

-Benefits include relaxing the nervous system, decrease blood pressure, decrease heart rate, encouraging a composed mind as well as facilitate focusing. Insuring your Health
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I am Rosie Alison, a Blogger and Freelancer. I love reading blogs, and writing for them on various themes like Travel, Auto, Lifestyle, Education and Health. As of now I am doing research of ehic cards.

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