Nithya Kriya: Yogic Solutions for Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders

Care for Achromatopsia

Achromatopsia (ACHM) typically refers to the inability to interpret color and achieve visual acuity in situations of high light levels, such as exterior daylight. This syndrome shows symptoms that relate to at least five separate disorders. It typically refers to a congenital color vision disorder, but can also refer to color agnosia and cerebral achromatopsia, both acquired disorders. A common trait of achromatopsia is called hemeralopia; blindness in full sun. Other classifications include dyschromatopsia, amblyopia, and nystagmus.

Achromatopsia is usually first noticed by photophobic activity or nystagmus (uncontrolled oscillatory eye movements) in children around six months of age. Nystagmus normally becomes less noticeable with age, but the other symptoms become more pronounced as school age approaches. Acuity of vision and eye stability generally improves during the first 6–7 years of life. The congenital forms of achromatopsia, however, are considered stationary and do not worsen with age.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED

1. PASHCHIMOTTA ASANA
2. SHEETHALEE KUMBHAKA
3. SEETHKAAREE KUMBHAKA
4. PAVANA MUKTHASANA
5. TRINETRA KUMBHAKA
6. TRISHOOLA KUMBHAKA
1. PASHCHIMOTTA ASANA GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPDESHA 2, VERSE: 26

Prasaarya Paadau Bhuvi Dhanda-Roopau Samnyastha-Bhaalam Chithi-Yugma-Madhye| Yathnena Paadhau Cha DhruthauKaraabhyaam Yogeendra-Peetam Pashchimoththaanam Aahuhu ||2.26||

TRANSLATION

Having spread both the legs on the ground stiff like a stick, the heels not touching, one should bend forward and rest the forehead on the knees and hold the feet with the hands.

TECHNIQUE

1. Sit with the legs stretched, the heels not touching

one another.

2. Bend forward
3. Place your forehead on the knees 4. Catch hold of the feet with your hands
5. Remain in this pose 30 seconds

Jihvayaa Vaayum Aakrushya Udare Poorayet Shanaihi | Kshanam Cha Kumbhakam Krutvaa Naasaabhyaam Rechayet Punaha || 5.73 || | Sarvadaa Saadhayet Yogee Sheethalee-kumbhakam Shubham | Ajeernam Kapha-Pittam Cha Naiva Tasya

Prajaayathe || 5.74 ||

IN PASHCHIMOTTA ASANA, NEXT 2. SHEETHALEE KUMBHAKA GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 5, VERSES 73 & 74

TRANSLATION

Draw in the air through the mouth (with lips contracted and tongue thrown out), and fill the stomach slowly. Retain it there for a short time. Then exhale through both the nostrils. Let the Yogi always practice this Sheethalee Kumbhaka, giver of bliss; by so doing, he will be free from digestion, phlegm and bilious disorders.

TECHNIQUE

1. Continue to sit in same asana
2. Close the eyes and relax the whole body
3. Extend the tongue outside the mouth and roll the sides of the tongue up so that it forms a tube
4. Inhale slowly through the tongue and fill the abdo men slowly
5. At the end of inhalation, roll the tongue in, close the mouth
6. Retain it there for a short time
7. Then exhale through both the nostrils
8. Do this 3 minutes

IN PARVATA ASANA, NEXT-

3. SEETHKAAREE PRAANAAYAAMA HATHA PRADEEPIKAA, UPADESHA 4, VERSE 43

Seethkaam dadyaath sadaa Vaktre Ghraanenaiva Visarjayet | Evam Abhyaasa-Yogena Kaamadevo Dviteeyakaha ||4.43||

TRANSLATION

By drawing the breath in through the mouth, make a hissing sound, without opening the mouth, and exhale through the nose. By practicing this, one becomes a second Kaamadevatha (god of love).

TECHNIQUE

1. Stay in same asana
2. Press the lower and upper teeth together and sepa rate the lips as much as comfortable
3. Breath in slowly through the gaps of the teeth
4. Listen to the sound of the breath as the air is being drawn in
5. Close the mouth at the end of the inhalation
6. Exhale slowly through the nose
7. Do this for 7 minutes

NEXT-

4. PAVANA MUKTHASANA YOGAASANA, UPDESHAM 3, VERSES 4 & 5

Dvayostu Paadayoho Paarshni Laatvaasvasvasvanitambake | Jaanunee Vakshasi Saadhur Badhnaati Karabandhanaihi || 3.4 || Evam-vidha-Sthitir-yatra Thathra Vayumukthaasanam | Bhavedanena Vashaashuddhir Malastha-Vayor-Mochanam || 3.5 ||

TRANSLATION

Having brought the two heels close to the perineum and having brought the knees close to the chest region, by the tying of the hands the noble soul one ties the knees.

Where there is this kind of a posture, it is called Vayu/Pavana Mukta asana. By this the large intestine gets cleansed by the release of the wind.

TECHNIQUE

1. Stay on ground.
2. Bring two heels close to perineal region.
3. Keep the knees raised. Hold knees with two hands and press them against the chest.
4. Remain in this pose for 30 seconds

IN PAVANA MUKTHASANA, NEXT -

5. TRINETRA KUMBHAKA KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE: 192

SakruthChandrenaChaapoorya DhaaryaSooryena Poorayeth | NiyamyaPoorayennobhyaam DhaarayithvaaYathaa-Vidhi || Thrinethra-KumbhakahaProkthaha Thrinethrena Thrisiddhidhaha ||

TRANSLATION

Inhale through the left nostril and retain, inhale through the right nostril and retain and then inhale through both the nostrils, retain the breath (all these in one shot before exhalation). This is the Trinetra Kumbhaka – the giver of three siddhis – as explained by the three-eyed Shiva.

TECHNIQUE

1. Inhale through the left nostril
2. Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously
3. Without exhalation, inhale through the right nostril
4. Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously
5. Again without exhaling, inhale through both the nostrils
6. Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously
7. Now exhale through both the nostrils slowly
8. Do this 21 times

IN PAVANA MUKTHASANA, NEXT -

6. TRISHOOLA KUMBHAKA KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE: 193

Ghonaabhyaam Cha Mukhenaapi YugapathPoorayeth Sadhaa | ThrishoolinaaTrishoolaakhyaha KumbhaUkthas-Trishoolanuth ||193||

TRANSLATION

Always inhale through the nostrils and mouth togethe at a time. This is called the Trishoola Kumbhaka – the remover of triple sufferings – as explained by the Thrishooli Shiva.

TECHNIQUE

1. Inhale through the nostrils and also through the mouth simultaneously
2. Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously
3. Now exhale through the nostrils slowly and relax
4. Do this 21 time

END OF KRIYA

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED

1. PARVATA ASANA
2. SHEETHALEE KUMBHAKA
3. SEETHKAAREE KUMBHAKA
4. RUDRASANA
5. TRINETRA KUMBHAKA
6. TRISHOOLA KUMBHAKA
1. PARVATA ASANA YOGA RAHASYA, CHAPTER 5, VERSE: 22

Moothrapindayakritpleehavapaa-Shuddhaye Nirantaram | Upavishya Cha Supthaagha Parvathaasanam Abhyaseth ||5.22||

TECHNIQUE

1. Place the right foot on the left thigh
2. Now place the left foot on the right thigh
3. Keep both the arms raised above the head and join
t he hands
4. Remain in this pose 30 seconds (This should be practised in both sitting as well as lying down. But we will do the following kumbhakas in sitting pose only)

IN PARVATA ASANA, NEXT-2. SHEETHALEE KUMBHAKA GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 5, VERSES 73 & 74

TRANSLATION

TECHNIQUE

1. Continue to sit in same asana
2. Close the eyes and relax the whole body
3. Extend the tongue outside the mouth and roll the sides of the tongue up so that it forms a tube
4. Inhale slowly through the tongue and fill the abdo men slowly
5. At the end of inhalation, roll the tongue in, close the mouth
6. Retain it there for a short time
7. Then exhale through both the nostrils
8. Do this 3 minutes

IN PARVATA ASANA, NEXT-3. SEETHKAAREE PRAANAAYAAMA HATHA PRADEEPIKAA, UPADESHA 4, VERSE 43

Seethkaam dadyaath sadaa Vaktre Ghraanenaiva Visarjayet | Evam Abhyaasa-Yogena Kaamadevo Dviteeyakaha ||4.43||

TRANSLATION

By drawing the breath in through the mouth, make a hissing sound, without opening the mouth, and exhale through the nose. By practicing this, one becomes a second Kaamadevatha (god of love).

TECHNIQUE

1. Stay in same asana
2. Press the lower and upper teeth together and sepa rate the lips as much as comfortable
3. Breath in slowly through the gaps of the teeth
4. Listen to the sound of the breath as the air is being drawn in
5. Close the mouth at the end of the inhalation
6. Exhale slowly through the nose
7. Do this for 7 minutes

RUDRASANA YOGAASANA MAALAA SACITRA || VERSE: 25

Pagathalee Samputa Kari Haathasyau Paga Ucaayee | Pagaakaa Angutaa Dovu Levoo Paraleekaanee Taalavai Lagaavai | Pachaai Dovu Haatha Pagaamaahe Kari Neecai Kari Ceerai Aani | Pagaakee Aagalyaapara Kaankasee Karai Drishti Naasaa Agra | Aasana Kauguna Oodra Bishai Kahee Bhaati Kau Roga Hoyee | Yadi Yahu Aasana Karee Aagaanai Sovai Jaiavarajaayee | Gaarogapeedaa Hoyeetau Yahu Aasana Kari Mooladvaara Teki Dharati | Syaubaise Jairoganahoyee Tau Sooichaa Aasana Kareebau Karai ||25||

TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE

1. Be seated on the ground
2. Hold the corresponding feet by inserting hands under the pair of heels
3. Bring the heels towards chest
4. Fix the gaze at the tip of the nose
5. Remain in this pose 30 seconds

IN RUDRASANA NEXT -

5. TRINETRA KUMBHAKA KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE: 192

SakruthChandrenaChaapoorya Dhaarya Sooryena Poorayeth | NiyamyaPoorayennobhyaam DhaarayithvaaYathaa-Vidhi || Thrinethra-KumbhakahaProkthaha Thrinethrena Thrisiddhidhaha ||

TRANSLATION

TECHNIQUE

1. Inhale through the left nostril
2. Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously
3. Without exhalation, inhale through the right nostril
4. Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously
5. Again without exhaling, inhale through both the nostrils
6. Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously
7. Now exhale through both the nostrils slowly

8. Do this 21 times

IN RUDRASANA NEXT – 6. TRISHOOLA KUMBHAKA KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE: 193

Ghonaabhyaam Cha Mukhenaapi Yugapath Poorayeth Sadhaa | ThrishoolinaaTrishoolaakhyaha KumbhaUkthas-Trishoolanuth ||193||

TRANSLATION

Always inhale through the nostrils and mouth together at a time. This is called the Trishoola Kumbhaka – the remover of triple sufferings – as explained by the Thrishooli Shiva.

TECHNIQUE

1. Inhale through the nostrils and also through the mouth simultaneously
2. Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously
3. Now exhale through the nostrils slowly and relax
4. Do this 21 times

END OF KRIYA

Long sightedness/farsightedness results in difficulty seeing objects close up. This can result from either of two conditions, hyperopia or presbyopia. Although the symptoms are similar (for example, difficulty seeing in low light, focusing on small print and blurred vision) the causes are different.

In hyperopia, which can affect individuals at any age, the eyeball may be too short or the shape of the lens may be altered. Hence the light which enters the eye cannot focus on the retina and the images focuses on a point behind the retina.

Presbyopia usually affects individuals in old age and may be caused by the lens hardening with age, and thus losing its elasticity. Longsightedness is generally treated by wearing reading glasses.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED

1. PADMA ASANA
2. KOORMA KUMBHAKA
3. SAMA KUMBHAKA

1. PADMA ASANA HATHA PRADEEPIKAA, UPADESHA 2, VERSES 31 -33

Uththanau Charanau Kruthvaa choru-Samsthau Prayathnathaha | Oorumadhye Thathoththaanau Paanee Kruthvaa Thu thaadrushau ||2.31|| Drushtim vinyasya naasaagre Dantamoolam cha jihvayaa | Uttapya chibukam vakshas Yuttaapya bhavanam shanaihi ||2.32|| Idham Padmaasanam Proktham Sarva-Vyaadhi-Vinaashanam | Durlabham yena kenapi Dheemataa labhyate bhuvi ||2.33||

TRANSLATION

One should with effort place the upward facing feet on the thighs, and place the upward-facing palms between the thighs.

Concentrating on the tip of the nose, keep the tongue pressed on the upper teeth, press the chin on your chest, push the air slowly upward, that is slowly pull the prana upward.

This asana called as Padma asana destroys all diseases, filled with power. Though difficult to be obtained by everyone, some intelligent people learn it.

(One leg on top only)

TECHNIQUE

1. Place the right foot on the left thigh
2. Now place the left foot on the right thigh
3. Place the hands between the thighs with the palms

facing upwards

4. Concentrating on the tip of the nose, keep the tongue pressed on the upper teeth
5. Press the chin on your chest, push the air slowly upward
6. Exhale slowly
7. Do this 3 times and release the chin on your chest and tongue pressed on the upper teeth

IN PADMA ASANA, NEXT

2 KOORMA KUMBHAKA KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE: 79

Nimeelon'meelaneThyakthvaa PeeteKaashtam Iva Sthithihi | Nethrayoshcha Shareerasya Koormakumbhaha Sa Uchyathe ||79||

TRANSLATION

Having stopped the blinking of eyes, (the kumbhaka that happens) when the eye balls and body are perfectly steady without any movements, like a log of wood, is called Koorma Kumbhaka.

TECHNIQUE

1. Continue to be seated in the same asana
2. Fix your sight at one point and stare
3. Do not blink your eyes
4. Do not allow your eye balls to move.
5. Do not move your body.
6. While you stare intensely, automatically the breath ing will stop. Hold the breath as long as you can.
7. When you can't hold anymore, relax
8. Then again stare
9. Do this 21 minutes.

IN PADMA ASANA, NEXT-

3. SAMA KUMBHAKA

KUMBHAKA PADDHATI, VERSE: 99

Aarekapooraa-Manasaa Naabhyaadhaashugam Dhruthihi | Samaha Kumbho Bhagavathaa Prokthaha ShreeChandramoulinaa ||99|

TRANSLATION

Mentally holding the breath in places like navel without actually inhaling and exhaling is called Sama Kumbhaka by Sri Chandramouli Shiva.

TECHNIQUE

1. Stop inhaling and exhaling
2. Close your eyes and bring your awareness to the eye balls
3. Hold the breath and mentally (do not use your fingers)
4. When you cannot hold any more relax
6. Do this 21 times with closed eyes

END OF KRIYA

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED

1. SIDDHAASANAM
2. SHEETHALEE KUMBHAKA
3. KOORMA KUMBHAKA
4. SAMA KUMBHAKA

SIDDHAASANAM GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 2, VERSE 7

Yonisthaanamanghri moola gatitam sampeedya gulphetaram Medroparyatha sannidhaapya chibukam kritvaa hrudi sthaapitam |

Sthaanuh samyamitendriyo'cala drushaa pashyan bhruvorantaram Etanmokshakapaata bhedanakaram siddhaasanam procyate ||

TRANSLATION

The practitioner who has subdued his passion, having placed one heel at the anal aperture should keep the other heel on the root of the generative organ; afterwards he should affix his chin upon the chest, and being quiet and straight, gaze at the spot between the two eye-brows. This is called the Siddhasana and leads to emancipation.

TECHNIQUE

1. One heel should be placed in the space between the genitals and anus and the other heel should be placed on the genitals.
2. The chin should be placed on the chest.
3. Keep the backbone straight, winning over the strong emotions, remaining calm,
4. Gaze through the third eye .
5. Maintain the pose for 30 seconds

IN SIDDHA ASANA, NEXT-

2. SHEETHALEE KUMBHAKA GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 5, VERSES 73 & 74

TRANSLATION

TECHNIQUE

1. Continue to sit in same asana
2. Close the eyes and relax the whole body
3. Extend the tongue outside the mouth and roll the

sides of the tongue up so that it forms a tube

4. Inhale slowly through the tongue and fill the abdo men slowly
5. At the end of inhalation, roll the tongue in, close the mouth
6. Retain it there for a short time
7. Then exhale through both the nostrils
8. Do this for 21 minutes

IN SIDDHA ASANA, NEXT

3. KOORMA KUMBHAKA KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE: 79

Nimeelon'meelaneThyakthvaa PeeteKaashtam Iva Sthithihi | Nethrayoshcha Shareerasya Koormakumbhaha Sa Uchyathe ||79||

TRANSLATION

Having stopped the blinking of eyes, (the kumbhka that happens) when the eye balls and body are perfectly steady without any movements, like a log of wood, is called Koorma Kumbhaka.

TECHNIQUE

1. Continue to be seated in the same asana
2. Fix your sight at one point and stare
3. Do not blink your eyes
4. Do not allow your eye balls to move.
5. Do not move your body.
6. While you stare intensely, automatically the breath ing will stop. Hold the breath as long as you can.
7. When you can't hold anymore, relax
8. Then again stare
9. Do this for 7 minutes.

IN SIDDHA ASANA, NEXT-

SAMA KUMBHAKA KUMBHAKA PADDHATI, VERSE: 99

Aarekapooraa-Manasaa Naabhyaadhaashugam Dhruthihi | Samaha Kumbho Bhagavathaa Prokthaha ShreeChandramoulinaa ||99|

TRANSLATION

Mentally holding the breath in places like navel without actually inhaling and exhaling is called Sama Kumbhaka by Sri Chandramouli Shiva.

TECHNIQUE

1. Stop inhaling and exhaling
2. Bring awareness to both the eyes
3. Hold the breath mentally in eyes as long as you can
4. When you can not hold any more relax
5. Do this 21 times with closed eyes

END OF KRIYA

Care for Short-Sightedness

Myopia or "short-sightedness" is a refractive defect of the eye in which incoming light focuses in front of the retina, rather than directly on the retina. When looking at a distant object, this causes the image to be out of focus, whereas ther is normal focus when one looks at an object up close. In extreme cases, however, even close up vision is affected and glasses are required.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED

1. AGHORA ASANA
2. KAPAALABHAATI
3. LAHARI PRAANAAYAAMAA
4. ANDOLI PRAANAAYAAMAA

AGHORA ASANA YOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSES 205 TO 208

Poorva Kaho Bhishrikaa Joyee Vaahee Vidhi Jo Keejai Soyee | Saba Amguree Mukha Baahari Aane Mukhako Phuni Samputa Kari Thaane ||205|| Jibhaa Ulati Taalave Dharai Haathaamso Aarambha Puni Karai | Aarambha Kee Kriyaa Hai Joyee Vidhipoorva Aba Varnon Soyee ||206|| Dachi Hathelee Mukha Pari Kare Dachina Naasaa Amgushta Dharai | Sooryasu Vaayee Uri Aanen Sahita Maatraa Kumbhaka Thaanai ||207|| Candra Naadi Kari Vaaya Utaare Sama Sareera Neekee Vidhi Dhaare |

Jo Dujai Svara Aaarambha Thaanen To Saba Svara Vidhi Ulati Thaane ||208||

TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE

1. Sit with heels of the feet together
2. Spread the knees apart
3. The right palm should be placed on the mouth
4. Turn the tongue backwards
5. Through the right nostril inhale
6. Hold as long as possible judiciously
7. Exhale through the left nostril
8. Now place the left palm on the mouth
9. Inhale through left nostril
10. Hold as long as possible judiciously
11. Exhale through the right nostril
12. Similarly alternate and repeat the inhalation and exhalation for 3 minutes JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, Verses 205 to 208

IN AGHORA ASANA, NEXT-

2. KAPAALABHAATI PRAANAAYAAMAA YOGA RAHASYA, 1st CHAPTER, VERSE: 100

TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE

1. Breath out short and fast as you pull your abdomen in and up.
2. Allow the body to inhale by itself

3. Do this 21 times

IN AGHORA ASANA, NEXT-

3. LAHARI PRAANAAYAAMAA YOGARAHASYA, 1st CHAPTER, VERSE: 100

TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE

1. Breath in with short inhalation with one nostril
2. Then Breath out with short exhalation with the other nostril
3. Do this 21 times

IN AGHORA ASANA, NEXT

4. ANDOLI PRAANAAYAAMAA YOGA RAHASYA, 1st CHAPTER, VERSE: 100

TANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE

1. As you Breath roll your tongue
2. Breath through your nose and mouth
3. When you feel full close the mouth by rolling the tongue and touching the top of the mouth
4. Slowly exhale through your nose
5. Repeat this 21 times

END OF KRIYA