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CONTRA-INDICATIONS FOR PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION
WOMEN:
During menstruation
and for two to three days afterward, only naadi suddhi is recommended;
(this practice includes deep breathing and ujjayi) Don't do rapid breathing.
During pregnancy, deep breathing, naadi suddhi and ujjayi can be done
with very little retention. Kapaalabhaatti and bastrika should be avoided
as they put.undue pressure on the womb and abdomen. With respect to Hatha
Yoga, if you are a regular practitioner, you can continue for up to three
months, but should omit the more strenuous abdominal poses (such as dhanuraasana).
After this, you should consult with a yoga therapist as sarvaangaasana
and matsyaasana can be beneficial up to the 7th or 8th month. After childbirth,
considering the condition of the body, you can re-start your practice
after four to five months. New beginners shouldn't start during pregnancy
or until six months after.
CHILDREN: |
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Under twelve years of age, children should not do rapid
breathing or retention. They can practice deep breathing, naadi suddlu.
brahmari, sitali, and sitkaari. If Vishnu mudra is difficult for them
they can use the thumb and index finger, or anything that is easy for
them to do.
MENTALLY DISTURBED INDIVIDUALS:
Emphasize naadi suddhi: spend little or no time in
silent meditation. This is the only type of situation in which meditation
may be inadvisable. They can spend more time in Hatha Yoga which balances
and strengthens the nervous and endocrine svstems), deep relaxation, and
Karma Yoga.
HEART CONDITIONS:
Meditation is very good as it relaxed and rejuvenates
the heart Deep breathing and naadi suddhi are good, as they help increase
oxygen flow to the heart. But all rapid breathing and retention, as well
as uddhiyaana bandha, should be avoided.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE:
Retention. dhanuraasana, salabaasana, inverted poses
and uddhivaana bandha should be avoided (unless you consult with your
physician). Deep relaxation, though, is a vaso-dilater and helps to lower
blood pressure.
PHYSICAL PROBLEMS IN GENERAL
Pranic healing visualization is very good. Deep breathing
(with short retention if not specifically contra-indicated) along with
visualization is also very good.
UDDHIYAANA BANDHA
Avoid in cases of circulatory disturbances, serious
abdominal troubles, high blood pressure, hiatal hernia, ulcers or heart
problems.
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