Yoga For Vertigo (Contd)

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Malasana

Mala means Garland

Technique

1.Squat on the haunches with the feet together .The soles and heels should rest completely on the floor. Raise the seat from the floor and balance.
2.Widen the thighs and knees and move the trunk forward until the armpits extend beyond the knees.
3.Bend forward and catch the back part of the ankles.
4.After gripping the ankles, exhale and move the head down to the toes and rest the forehead on them.
5.Maintain the pose for about a minute breathing normally.
6.Inhale, raise the head, release the ankle grip and relax on the floor.
7.Now exhale, bend forward and rest the head on the floor. Stay in this position also for 30 to 60 seconds with normal breathing.
8.Inhale, raise the head from the floor and return to position.
9.Release the hands and rest on the floor.

Effects: The asana tones the abdominal organs and relieves backaches. Important asanas in Vertigo are
1.Salamba Sirsasana
2.Halasana
3.Paschimottanasana
4.Sanmukhi Mudra
5.Nadi Sodhana Pranayama
6.Savasana

One should go to a teacher or yoga therapist and under his/her guidance should do the practices.