March 14, Pranayama Advice 70 years old diabetic and hypertensive

by Krishnamurthy Goturu
(Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India)

I'm 70 years old, diabetic and hypertensive under control (regular query vary doctor) and use of prescribed medicine and also had hernia operation on both sides and this can not squat about padmasana or any pose. I'm doing pranayama for some time, but I feel that I'm not making according to the way it should be done. I'm doing this by sitting in a Chair. Tell me if now can start again doing pranayama (just like I can't do any asanas now) you prescribe to people over 60 years?

Response
Cosidering your age and your are having diabetes, hypertension and physical limitations due to hernia operation. It is advisable to learn yoga personally by a teacher and take advice from your doctor. In India, it is not difficult
Find a teacher or a free yoga class.

1. If you want to start on your own, read more about yoga. To make the breath make sure you're sitting erect and your bone back and neck are straight. You can start with just these exercises and see if there is any positive effect.

~ Vilom Alom for 5 minutes or more, as long as you feel comfortable
~ Rhythmic Breathing
~ Recitation Om (20-30 times)
~ Savasana (5-10 minutes)
~ Yoganidra (practice 2-3 times per week)

Savasana Alom vilom and can provide you with the necessary rest and relaxation. When doing pranayama did not hurry. Gradually increase the repetitions of alom vilom. Whenever you feel uncomfortable, stop pranayama and having rest in savasana.

2. eat according to principles of yogic diet. Eat plenty of fresh fruits (as permitted for diabetes), vegetables, nuts, sprouts, lemon and low fat and fibre high vegetarian diet. Avoid red meat, fried foods, egg yolk, refined sugar, maida, tea, coffee etc. Avoid fried foods, sugar, red meat, salt, soda, tea, or any other junk food.

3. yoga poses, it is advisable to find a teacher of Yoga and decide the yoga poses that you can do.

4. avoid any smoke or drink.

5. you can benefit greatly from practicing meditation. You can select a mantra of your choice or just do ' recitation ' Aum.

6. depending on your health, you can also start walking or cycling for at least 30 minutes per day.

7. make sure that you get a good night's sleep 6-8 hours.

8. preference practicing yoga early in the morning.

You can read the book "Light in life" by BKS Iyengar to understand the basic concept of yoga. It will help you in applying yoga in his life.

Hope this helps.
Daljit

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