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Yoga For Fibromyalgia: Learning To Relax Totally And Completely

I have fibromyalgia. Can yoga cure this?

Fibromyalgia Syndrome (clinically abbreviated as FMS) is formed from three Latin root words:

• “fibro,” meaning connective tissue fibers
• “my,” muscle, “al,” pain
• “gia,” condition of

Considering its diverse symptoms, diagnosing Fibromyalgia Syndrome can be extremely challenging. Its symptoms include:

• blurred vision
• falls
• irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
• itching
• loss of hearing
• pelvic pain
• sleep difficulty, and
• soft tissue aches and pains

Many Fibromyalgia Syndrome sufferers even complain of non-restorative sleep and fatigue saying they hurt all over.

Yoga for fibromyalgia

Today, Yoga has specific practices for conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Guillam Barnes Disease and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), thanks to the giant strides made by the research faculties of Yoga ashrams and institutes worldwide. In every single instance, the administered therapy has known to have worked and helped enormously. But, the best Yoga practices will, at best help alleviate and ease the symptoms; Yoga promises no cure. For the best benefits, you should practice under the guidance of a qualified, well trained and experienced Yoga instructor. As far as Yoga exercises and asanas (poses) go, we would recommend the following:

Warm-Ups

1. Shoulder Stretches (take utmost care to avoid jerking, yanking or jolting, at all costs)
2. Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation). This, too, should be done very slowly, just a few rounds and without any  jerks.
3. Adho Mukha Svanasana – Downward facing dog pose
4. Ardha Chandrasana – Half moon pose
5. Bhujangasana – Cobra pose
6. Purvottanasana – Inclined plane pose
7. Simhasana – Lion pose
8. Trikonasana – Triangle pose
9. Ushtrasana – Camel pose
10. Viparita Karani - Inverted leg stretch pose
11. Vrikshasana (1) – Tree pose

Together with that, we also suggest you take up certain Pranayamas (breathing exercises). These include

1. Mild Kapalabhatti (Skull cleansing)
2. Dirga Pranayama (Three-part breath)
3. Anuloma-Viloma (Alternate nostril breathing) and
4. Ujjayi (Ocean breath)

The next step in practising Yoga for fibromyalgia is learning to relax totally and completely – physically, mentally and emotionally. Relaxation, is best derived through the practices of Shavasana (Corpse Pose), Nispanda Bhava (Unmoving Observation) and Yoga Nidra (Yogic sleep). Deep relaxation is extremely important for you, particularly in this condition. However, in these practices, you should make it a point to rest as deeply as you can, but without falling asleep; a great restorative for your body and mind.

Meditation practice is also very beneficial in relieving symptoms of Fibromyalgia. By arresting your thought flow, even if momentarily, you give your mind and body a rejuvenating break.

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