Care for Hernia🔗

A hernia occurs when an organ or fascia of an organ protrudes through the wall of its containment. Hernias most often occur in the region of the abdomen as a result of a hole or tear in the abdominal wall. Though symptoms vary, the protrusion can generally be seen and felt. They cannot be pushed back into the abdominal cavity without proper interventions, and though painless, may be chronic.

Heavy lifting, straining during pregnancy, overstretching muscles, obesity, and extreme weight loss can contribute to the weakening of the containing muscles. Poor nutrition, smoking, and over-exertion can all contribute to the weakening of muscles, making hernias more likely to occur. These Nithya Kriyas were designed for care and cure of hernia.

Do the following (in the order given):

• 1. Machchandra Asana
• 2. Antah Kumbhaka
• 3. Mahamudra Asana
• 4. Antar Kumbhaka
• 5. Makara Asana
• 6. Bahih Kumbhaka
• 7. Mandukasana
• 8. Bahih Kumbhaka
• 9. Matsya Asana
• 10. Bahih Kumbhaka
• 11. Mritya Bhanjaka Asana
• 12. Bahih Kumbhaka
• 1. Sit in Machchandra Asana. Yogaasana Maalaa Sacitra, Verse 51

```sanskrit Jeemanau Paga Daayee Jaangha Pari Raashai Yedi Kadi Lagaavai | Daavaaya Kau Baaralo Golapha Jeemaamnaa Godaakee Maahilee | Aashyaa Pari Raashai Dovu Haathaa Syau Pagakaa Agootaa Pakadai | Lilaata Dharatee Lagaavai Chaathee Kadaa Syau Lagaavai | Aasana Kauguna Godaa Kee Piraa Jaayee ||51|| ```

Translation and Technique

• Stay on the ground with knees folded and knees placed one over the other
• Hold the feet with the hands and Keep two feet together.
• Bend the head over the knees
• Stay in this pose 30 seconds
• 2. In Macchandrasana, do Antah Kumbhaka. Kumbhaka Paddhathi, Verse 28

```sanskrit SushumnaanthargathamThasyaam Nirvikalpena Chethasaa | Dhaarayen-maarutham Yogee So'nthah-Kumbhah-Shivodhithaha ||28|| ```