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How to control diabetes thro yoga and how to control the mind through meditation. what are the steps to follow
( 1 Oct 2007)

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Meditation and Yoga for diabetes 

Not all types of diabetes can be cured through the help of yoga. Please note that Type 1 diabetes which takes place due to absolute lack of insulin in the body is extremely difficult to treat with the help of yoga. However diabetes that belongs to Type 2 diabetes is treated with remarkable consequences through the help of yoga asanas. Yoga in itself is an art of meditation and maintaining a perfect balance between the body and mind.

Hence definite forms of yoga meditation, asanas or postures can have a curative impression upon the varied bodily parts both internal and external and also on the glands. Chief among these asanas are Ardha Chandrasana translated as the half-moon posture, Bhujangasana also known as the snake or the cobra pose, Salabhasana Ustrasana or the camel asana are some of the few backward postures that can cause the pancreas to stimulate and exercise the abdominal muscles. Saluting the sun which is a form of yoga asana is a great way to step-up the supply of blood to all parts of the body, which indirectly causes insulin improvement and assimilation.

Yoga Nidra is a very significant meditation procedure that enhances deep mental relaxation. Yoga Nidra as a form of yogic meditation assists the mind to get rid of all mental stress, and brings about a general overall feeling of good health and well being in the individual.

answered by C D on 1 Apr 2008, 4:41:58

 

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