PILES CURE THROUGH ASHWINI YOGA MUDRA

YOGA FOR PILES  

Before learning how Yogas asanas, the alternative treatment that can cure Piles, let us first understand the causes, types and grade of Piles.

Piles are inflamed masses or clumps of tissue in the anal cavity that are full of blood vessels, muscle, and elastic fibers. These lumps or protrusions are called hemorrhoids.

COMMON CAUSES FOR PILES

Though the exact cause of the Piles is not known, it is usually associated with increased pressure in the blood vessels in and around the anus. The common causes are:

1. Constipation
2. Diarrhea
3. DeskJobs:  Sitting on chair for longer period
4. Standing for prolonged period
5. Obesity
6.  Junk Food and excessively spicy food
7. Pregnancy
8.  Hereditary; having a family history of Hemorrhoids.
9.  Regularly lifting heavy Objects
10. Old Age; Body’s supporting tissues getting weaker

TYPES OF PILES

Hemorrhoids are of 2 types; Internal Hemorrhoids & External Hemorrhoids.

Internal Hemorrhoids or piles, which are much more common and less painful, occur 2 to 4 cms. above the opening of the anus. 

External Piles also called as perianal hematoma, are located on the outside edge of the anus. 

Internal Piles are classified into 4 grades depending on the severity of the condition.

Grade 1: These are small swellings on the inside of the anal canal that cannot be seen or felt from outside the canal. 

Grade 2: These are larger than grade 1 piles, but still inside the anal canal. When defecating they may get pushed out, but fall back to its original position unaided.

Grade 3: Often called Prolapsed Piles, these hang out from the anus and can be felt physically by the patient. They can be pushed inside by the patient with his finger.

Grade 4: they permanently stay outside the anus all the time and cannot be pushed back. They sometimes become quite large.

GRADES OF INTERNAL HEMORRHOIDS

 While Grade 1 & 2 is treatable through Medication or over the counter drugs, Grade 3 and Grade 4 require surgery.

Yoga for Piles - Ashwini Mudra

According to World Yoga Society, Piles can be cured permanently through Yoga Ashwini, an age-old physical medicine by improving the circulation of blood and tensile strength of anal muscles. The practice of Ashwini Mudra is a relatively easy technique that can be followed by even beginners and non-practitioners, anytime during the day and by any age group.  

Yoga Ashwini 

Visual Display of  performing Mudra

Ashwini Mudra is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Ashwa’ which means Horse and Mudra meaning gesture or sign. The basic technique quite simple and is done by contracting and relaxing the buttock muscles, perineum, the anal sphincter and the entire pelvic region in a rhythmic fashion.

To explain in layman terms, Ashwini Mudra is to contract the anus, hold for 5- 10 seconds and then let go and relax. Then repeat the process at least 10 times. According to World Yoga Society, the key lies in repeating the process often to speed up the healing. The Society claims that if Ashwini Mudra is practiced at least 6- 10 times a day for 21 days, the Piles problem will be cured.

Ashwini Mudra can be done in tandem with breathing. This can be done in an inverted position too. 

Yoga Asanas

Other asanas that aid in the cure of piles by way improving blood circulation, strengthening abdominal and pelvic muscles and addressing the main culprit; constipation, are,

•  Viparita karini or legs up the wall:
•  Malasana or garland pose 
•  Balasana or child’s pose:
• Pavanmukhtasana or wind relieving pose
•  Sarvangasana or shoulder stand and halasana or plough pose:
• Ardha matsyendrasana or sitting half spinal twist:

For more information on exercises, yoga and diet for piles cure refer to the article “Yoga and Exercise for Piles” , by Dr. Dheeraj Yadav.

 Precautions: 

• Yoga practices mentioned here are for otherwise healthy patients (suffering from Piles only).  People suffering from multiple medical conditions are not supposed to try out these on their own. Please consult your Yoga Master and Doctors for a customized workout best suited to your medical condition.
• Enthusiasts are cautioned not to overdo the Ashwini Mudra (not more than prescribed 6-10 times) as it may result in excessive heat generation in the body or Kundalini problems.
• People with High B.P., brain problems and Pregnant Women are not supposed to do some of these Yoga Asanas
• It is advised that the Yoga asanas be performed under the watchful eye of the Yoga Teacher.

Hope and wish that this affordable, non-surgical, holistic and alternative treatment of curing Piles through Yoga Ashwini and other Asanas relieve those suffering of Piles from immense pain and embarrassment.

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