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Stress and strain: See anxiety. Stroke:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1. Pranayama: Simple, gentle pranayama in a lying position.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa. Throat: (removal of ailments and irritations)
'Asana: Pawanmuktasana part 1:17, simhagarjanasana, inverted poses, supta vajrasana, matsyasana. Pranayama: Ujjayi, sheetali, seetkari, bhramari.
Shatkarma: Neti, kunjal. Thyroid and parathyroid: (general toning)
Asana: Surya namaskara, pawanmuktasana part 1:17, inverted asanas especially sarvangasana, halasana, matsyasana, supta vajrasana, yogamudrasana, all backward bending asanas especially grivasana. Pranayama: All pranayamas, especially ujjayi, bhramari, bhastrika with bandhas, moorchha pranayama. Mudra: Pashinee and vipareeta karani mudra. Bandha: Jalandhara bandha. Shatkarma: Neti, kunjal.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa. Ulcers: (peptic and duodenal)
Asana: Relaxation postures, pawanmuktasana part 1 and vajrasana series. Pranayama: Nadi shodhana, ujjayi, sheetali, seetkari, bhramari. Mudra: Yoni mudra. Diet: Easily digestible, bland diet which includes milk products, liquid or semi-liquid foods and soft fruits. Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol, raw vegetables, spices, fats and heavy foods in general. Other: Ajapa japa, yoga nidra, antar mouna. Precautions: Kunjal should be strictly avoided.
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