These 6 Yoga asanas have proven to be EFFECTIVE in treating Cervical spondylitis

There is an alarming rise in the number of neck and spine related disorders among people. The greatest cause for cervical spondylosis is the ageing factor and because of the natural damage that occurs to the body over the years. However, with proper care and nutrition, exercise and rest, it is possible for us to remain active and age gracefully without causing much damage to our body. Our bodies have a vast range of movement which many of us do not explore. When we remain physically inactive, it leads to common problems such as cervical spondylitis etc.

More than 85 per cent of people above 60 years of age suffer from this condition known as cervical spondylitis or cervical spondylosis. These disorders of the neck and spine arise mainly from improper lifestyle habits. This includes poor posture, lack of exercise, long hours of sitting, slouching or hunching while using a mobile phone and more.

Improper posture can be one of the biggest factors that cause stiffness in the neck and spine. To combat this, yoga is a holistic approach designed to benefit us in various aspects of our life. Yoga postures, pranayama, meditation, mudras, and other yogic techniques provide physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits to the practitioner.

Here are a few yoga poses shared by grandmaster Akshar to help you prevent cervical spondylitis. 

Savitriasana

Formation of the Posture

Gently drop your knees down
Lift both arms upward
Look in between your palms
Keep your back straight

Sukhasana Variation 2

Start by sitting in any comfortable position such as sukhasan. Keep your back straight and extend your arms up with an inhale. Interlock your fingers and exhale as you place them behind your head. Hold this posture for 30 seconds.

Sukhasana Variation 3

Sitting in sukhasana, place your fingertips on your shoulders and make complete rotations front to back trying to touch your elbows each time in the front. Reverse the circular motion and repeat for another set rotating your shoulders the other way around.

Marjariasana

1. Urdhva Mukhi Marjari Asana
Get down on your knees, place palms under shoulders and knees under hips. Inhale, curve your spine to look up.

2. Adho Mukhi Marjari Asana
Exhale, curve your spine to form an arch of the back and allow your neck to drop down. Focus your gaze down.

Ustrasana

Formation of the Posture

Kneel on the yoga mat
Arch back and slide your palms over your feet till the arms are straight.
Keep your neck in a neutral position.
Stay in this posture for a couple of breaths.
Exhale back to the initial pose.

Treat the condition of cervical spondylitis by incorporating these simple yoga postures into your regular routine. Before you begin your practice ensure that you're warming up the body completely using the technique known as sukshma vyayam. In yoga, sukshma vyayam translates as subtle exercises and is done at the beginning of a workout routine. This ensures that not only do you gain the maximum benefits from your practice but you also remain safe from any work out related injuries.

Treat the condition of cervical spondylitis by incorporating these simple yoga postures into your regular routine. Before you begin your practice ensure that you're warming up the body completely using the technique known as sukshma vyayam. In yoga, sukshma vyayam translates as subtle exercises and is done at the beginning of a workout routine. This ensures that not only do you gain the maximum benefits from your practice but you also remain safe from any work out related injuries.

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