Care for Addiction🔗

Addiction is a syndrome showing up as a compulsive dependence upon mood altering substances (substance addictions) or behaviors (process addictions). Examples of addictive substances include: alcohol, drugs, tobacco, caffeine, and refined sugar. In process addictions the individual is addicted to the process or behavior itself. Gambling, shopping, sexual activities, eating disorders, watching TV, playing video games, and work can all be included in this category when they are practiced in excess or obsession. Addicts are frequently addicted to more than one substance and/or behavior simultaneously, hence the term addictive personality.

Addiction is a progressive health problem which increases in severity if left untreated. In substance abuse the tolerance level of addicted individuals is gradually increasing, hence they require a higher dose of substance to achieve the same effect than that with which they previously achieved with a lower dose. Substance addicted individuals often attempt to quit many times before they are permanently successful. The techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness are being increasingly employed to curb process addictions. This Nithya Kriya was designed for care for addiction. These Nithya Kriyas was designed for care and cure of addiction.

Do the following (in the order given):

• 1. Bhadra Asana
• 2. Kevalee Kumbhaka
• 3. Kapaalabhaati
• 4. Jonee Asana
• 5. Lahiri Praanaayaamaa
• 6. Bhraamaree Kumbhaka
• 7. Plaavinee Kumbhaka
• 1. Sit in Bhadra Asana. Gheranda Samhita, Upadesha 2, Verses 9 & 10

Gulphau cha Virushanasyadho vyuthkramena samaahitaha | Paada-angushtau karaabhyaam cha Dhrutvaa cha prushta-deshataha ||2.9|| Jaalandharam samaasaadya Naasaagram avalokayet| Bhadra Asanam bhavet etat Sarva-vyaadhivinaashakam ||2.10||