Prostate problems...... (Yoga for the Prostate)

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This from the Archives, April 2002

 

Kundaliniyoga,

"~ Ranjit Kaur ~" <ellester wrote:

 

Yoga for the Prostate:

 

Position:

 

Start on your hands & knees, wrists directly below shoulders, knees

directly under hips, knees & legs pressed together.

 

 

Movement:

 

Lift the feet about 60 degrees off the ground, or whatever is

comfortable.

Move feet to the right side, and look back at them. Then swing feet

back through center to the left side, looking back at them to the

left. This is your back and forth motion. You may want a blanket or

extra padding under your knees.

 

 

Breath:

 

The breath is similar to Kapalabhati, which is a variation of Breath

of Fire

that concentrates only on the exhale. You "sniff" out the exhale

strongly,

and so that the inhale happens automatically. Each time you turn your

head

to look back at your feet, sniff out. The inhale happens as you pass

through

the neutral starting position.

 

 

Time:

 

Sorry, I'm not sure if there is a prescribed time for this one, I

would do

it at least for a minute or as long as it feels comfortable.

 

 

Benefits:

 

For men, this is said to tone and heal the prostate and to prevent

prostate problems. The male students I have taught this one to, say

that their testicles seem to tighten and lift up when they do this

(giggling may occur!) It may also benefit the reproductive organs and

root chakra in women as well (I do it because it's fun!), but

specifically it addresses the prostate gland.

 

 

Anyone have anything to add? Also all you men, I would appreciate some

feedback on this one if you try it!

SAT NAM

 

elle / Ranjit

 

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