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Mudra: Vipareeta karani mudra. Bandha: All bandhas.
Diet: Balanced vegetarian diet. Bronchitis: See asthma.
Bursitis:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1:1-17. Cancer:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1, surya namaskara. Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, ujjayi. Shatkarma: Trataka.
Other: Amaroli, meditation, yoga nidra. Candida:
Asana: Surya namaskara, pawanmuktasana parts 2 and 3, vajrasana series. Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, bhramari, ujjayi, kapalbhati, bhastrika. Diet: Avoid sugar (including honey and fruit), coffee, yeast, alcohol, foods which have been brewed or fermented, cheese, white rice. Take yoghurt and fresh vegetables in season. Ensure a good intake of protein (pulses and grains). Drink plenty of water.
Other: Yoga nidra, antar mouna, ajapa japa. Chest: (toning and strengthening)
Asana: General - Surya namaskara, pawanmuktasana part 1:16 and part 3, supta vajrasana, ushtrasana, standing asanas, matsyasana, lolasana, backward bending asanas especially chakrasana and dhanurasana, inverted asanas, baddha padmasana, natarajasana, gomukhasana. Advanced - Kukkutasana, baka dhyanasana, vrischikasana, astavakrasana.
Cold or cough:
Asana: Surya namaskara, regular practice of asanas and pranayama. Simhasana is especially recommended. During a cold only relaxing practices should be attempted.
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