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In the previous article  ,we learnt a pranayam and a cleansing technique for keeping asthma at bay. When the allergens irritate the lungs, our body secretes certain anti-allergens as a natural defense mechanism. Below are certain asans as entailed in the sanatan kriya through which these secretions can be directed to the lungs effectively. It is recommended that you visit a Dhyan Foundation center near you to learn the correct way to practice these asans. Start by paying reverence to the energy of the Guru and Lord Ganesh . Bhujang Asan :   Lie on your stomach and place the palms on the floor on either side of the chest. Rest your forehead on the ground and keep the heels joined. As you inhale, look upwards and raise your upper body (chest, shoulders, neck and head) with the strength of your back, using your hands, just for support.  This needs to be done very gently. Hold the posture for a count of seven and exhale as you come down. Repeat this seven...

Asthma is characterised by dryness in lungs as a result of loss of sukra from the body. This hampers the normal supply of air, leading to respiratory disorders. The book, ‘ Sanatan Kriya, the Ageless Dimension ’ details the causes of loss of sukra from the body and provides techniques to prevent its loss and also for increasing its production in the body. In this article, we will be discussing certain techniques from the book, to tackle the specific condition called ‘asthma’. For the lungs to function at their optimum level, one needs to optimise the expansion and contraction of abdomen by maximising the movement of diaphragm. This reduces pressure on lungs while optimizing its efficiency. This might seem technical; however it is so simple that even a newborn baby knows the trick. All you need to do is get back to nature, to Sanatan Kriya . Pranayam Close your eyes and sit in with your back straight. While inhaling, expand the stomach [diaphragm is pushed downward] and on exha...