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...
