Yoga Therapy for Arthritis – Internal Imbalances

Arthritis often results from internal Imbalances.



The technological advances being given to the understanding turbulence at the molecular level medical science are huge. As a result it now has a huge fund of knowledge about the working relationship between the brain, immune system, genes and all other organ systems of our bodies. This knowledge has helped us understand the role of the mind over matter (the body).



It has, also helped us understand the influence of cellular activity on our minds. There is a complex and obscure feedback circle of connections here. All of them point out how many of these common disabling diseases of the joints can be traced to a life style, which sets off the fundamental family (genetic) tendencies.

Yoga therapy has deep knowledge and insight into the human body mind complex.



Hence it is able to provide a well developed program of practices to that help set right or correct these profound internal imbalances resulting from an erratic life style.

What to do and how to do it

• Putting yourself in a primary position, set you legs slightly apart but straight.
• Turn your feet first in a clockwise then anti-clockwise direction.
• See that your heels are touching the floor.
• Focus on the movement of your ankles. See if they are moving in the right direction or not.
• Turn your foot simultaneously or alternatively if you can’t do it at the same time, but be attentive about your ankles breathing easily and normally. .
• Do this 10 times. Then bring your legs back together.
• Now turn both your ankles in and out 10 times. Do this first clockwise and then anti-clockwise. Remember that your toes should be sticking together.
• Never let your knees bend or stir.
• Also remember to do this exercise with your eyes closed.
• All the while, make it a point to be attentive to your pattern of breathing.