Hereunder, we are giving a list of asanas which are useful to cure a particular disease. The practitioner can perform and choose from them, according to his need, capacity and convenience. Asanas for most common diseases only are being mentioned against individual diseases.
1. Cold : Sarvangasana, Halasana, Shirshasana.
2. Cough : Matsyasana, Janushirsasana, Suptavajrasana, Urdhavajrasana.
3. Asthma : Shirshasana, Shavasana, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Supatvajrasana, Shalabhasana, Ushtrasana and Ujjayi Pranayama.
4. Diabetes: Dhanurasana, Matsyendrasana, Naukasana, Surya Namaskar, Sarapasana (Bhujangasana).
5. Stomach Disorders: Sukhasana, Padmasana, Bhujangasana, Ardhachakrasana, Uttaanpadasana, Shalabhasana.
6. Liver Disorders : Mayurasana, Bhujangasana, Shalbhasana, Shirshasana, Shashankasana, Halasana, Ushtrasana.
7. Mental Tension : Trikonasana, Halasana Vajrasana, Shavasana, Garbhasana and Sarvangasana.
8. Nervous Deability : Hala, Chakra, Dhanur, Garbha, Vajra, Sarvaang, Shalabh, Pashchimottaanasana, Sheetali and Seetkari Pranayama.
9. Nervous Tension : Shava and Koormasanas.
10. Insomnia : Hala and Shirshasana, Sarvangasana, Sheetali and Seetkari Pranayama.
11. Hypertension (Acute) : Shashank, Vajra and Pawan Muktasanas.
12. Kidney problems : Ardhamatsyendra, Ushtra, Bhujang, Gomukh, Shashank, Hala and Dhanurasanas.
13. Obesity : Trikona, Paschimottaan, Dhanur, Hala, Shalabh, Sarvang, Paad Hastasana, Nari Shodhan, Uddiyan Bandh.
14. Pain in joints (Arthritis) : Trikona, Santula, Gomukh, Sidha, Natraj, Veer, Vrikhsha and Setubandhasanas.
15. Back Pain : Chakra, Dhanur, Bhujang, Mayur, Shashanka, Supta Vajrasana, Padma, Trikona, Utkat, Nauka and Padshalabhasana.
16. Rheumatism : Dhanur, Padma and Vajra Asanas.
17. Spinal Disorders : Hala, Dhanur, Chakra, Bhujang, Sheersha, Vrischik, Shashank, Ushtra, Pashchimottaan asanas.
18. Gout : Dhanur, Paschimottaan, Pawanmukta, Trikona, Parvat, Gomukh, Ardhamatsyendra, Janushirshasana.
19. Sciatica : Vajra, Gomukh and Hanuman asanas.
20. Constipation : Tadha, Chakra, Janushirsa, Mayur, Bhujang, Dhanur, Bhoomi-Pada-Mastak, Supta-vajra, Karna-Peerhan, Pada hasta, Matsya asanas.
21. Worms : Nauka, Vrishchik, Matsyendra, Mayur, Sarvang, Shirsha, Paschimottaan asanas.
22. Acidity : Shalabhasana.
23. Sour Eructations : Bhujang, Janushirsha, Chakra, Ushtra, Hasta-Padanghustha, Pashchimottaan asanas.
24. Frigidity and Sterility : Bhujanga, Shirsha, Paschimottaan, Sarvang, Matsya and Suptavajrasana.
25. Weak Sexual Power : Chakra, Sarvanga, Garur, Vatayan, Bhujang, Pashchimottaan, Shirshasana.
26. Coryza : Shirsha, Hala and Sarvanga asanas.
27. Throat Infections : Sindha, Sarvang, Shirsha, Hala, Chakra, Bhujang, Suptavajra and Matsya asanas.
28. Menstrual Disorders : Hala, Dhanur, Shava, Vajra, Sarvanga, Bhujang, Matsya, Parvat, Shalabh and Shirshasana.
29. Piles and Fistula : Sidha, Gomukh, Bhadra, Chandra Namaskar, Janushira, Sukh, Saravnga, Uttanpadasana.
30. Fatigue : Shava, Matsya and Dand asanas.
Note : There is hardly any mental and/or physical disorder which yoga cannot cure and above list only refers to common disorders only, other disorders are too many to be detailed here, for want of space.
As for practice of asanas is concerned, it is advised that some authentic book is studied, and its contents fully read and learnt. To begin with, the prospective adherent must seek guidance from a yoga expert who would clearly explain the ‘Do’ s and Don’t’s’ of relevant and requisite asanas, with special reference to a particular disease for the eradication and cure of which a particular yogic asana is desired/recommended to be practised. The asanas, which we have referred to, in relation to particular disorders, are called ‘Swasthya Asanas’ which are secondary to ‘Dhayana Asana’ which enjoy superior status because the latter ones aim at controlling wavered tendencies of mind, aid in controlling the mind, help in meditation and concentration.
For the efficient and proper performance of all the Swasthya Asanas, which are meant for the proper maintenance of body in a healthy state, only a yoga teacher can guide. But, for the benefit of readers, we are giving hereunder very prominent asanas which, hopefully, would strive to serve the mankind.
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