Wellness Yoga Series
Wellness Yoga for Bronchial Asthma #BreatheFreely
Bronchial Asthma, a classic condition known to affect the respiratory tract due to various factors such as genetic inheritance, external allergen stimuli and many more, often causes excessive mucous production, constrictions of airway diameter and swelling of the inner lining of respiratory tract, An asthmatic attack is often the result of such changes! An array of symptoms such as wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing manifest making it close to impossible to breathe!
Bronchial Asthma, a classic condition known to affect the respiratory tract due to various factors such as genetic inheritance, external allergen stimuli and many more, often causes excessive mucous production, constrictions of airway diameter and swelling of the inner lining of respiratory tract, An asthmatic attack is often the result of such changes! An array of symptoms such as wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing manifest making it close to impossible to breathe!
The importance of an immediate relief brought about an inhaler for a wheezing asthmatic individual is undeniable. However, many asthmatics frequently fail to control the severity of the above mentioned symptoms in the long run and suffer compromises in the many facets of life. Physicians have now turned to methods of rehabilitating the chest and maximizing lung capacity originally derived from ancient yogic Pranayama techniques.
Understanding the importance of the Pranayama as a central tool in managing the asthmatic symptoms and targeting to diminish its constrictions in one’s life in total. We are ready to share the magical secrets of ridding away breathing troubles with you through our 3-hours Wellness Yoga for Bronchial Asthma workshop!
What can you anticipate to learn in this 3-hour workshop?
- A few simple body postures to enhance the drainage of phlegm/mucous from the blocked airways.
- Learn key techniques to ease the tension of the chest muscles to enhance vital lung capacity to increase oxygen storage.
- Methods to release frozen diaphragm and create abdominal breathing habits.
- Gain insight into the ‘Golden Yogic Breathing’ technique to employ muscles in different thoracic segments that can steadily increase breathing efficiency.
- Learn specialised techniques to keep airway open and warm throughout asthmatic attacks.
- Visualisation techniques to combat stress that triggers asthmatic attached to reduce frequency.
- Teach techniques to enhance sense of smell to those having chronic nose block/impaired smell sense.
- Important tips to correct body posture that can improve breathing.
Who should attend this workshop?
Individuals with asthmatic or other respiratory symptoms such as:
- Recurrent coughs
- Allergic sneezing
- Wheezing
- Discoloured phlegm
- Habituated mouth breathing
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
This workshop is also recommended to:
- Yoga instructors
- Occupational therapists
- Physiotherapists
- General public who wants to improve respiratory health
*Children below 12 years must be accompanies by parent/guardian and must be able to follow instructions.