[1]
Patients with high blood pressure should sidestep from all forward bending postures.
[2] Yoga isn't advised in cases of Tuberculosis
, Hepatitis, Cancer & Hemorrhage.
[3] Ladies must consult an expert on what
exercises are right for them, if any, during the menstruation period & during
pregnancy.
[4] Although you may do Yoga 15 minutes after
light snacking, Yoga should not be practised immediately after a heavy meal.
[5] If you have glaucoma or disorders of the
retina or optic nerve, then the Head-stand (Shirshasana) & the Rabbit posture
(Shashangasana) are strictly prohibited.
[6] In case of Hernia, avoid the Bow Posture
(Dhanurasana), Peacock Posture (Mayurasana) & Yogamudra - as these exercises increase
the abdominal pressure.
[7] In cases of slipped disc or similar
back/neck pain - all forward bending postures are strictly forbiddden.
[8] If you suffer from Peptic Ulcer then Abdomen
Contraction Posture (Uddiyana), Yogamudra (Symbol of Yoga posture), Anti-flatulent
posture (Pawan-muktasana), and Posterior stretching posture (Paschimottasana) should be
avoided at all costs.
[9] Shavasana (Corpse posture) should be done
after every exercise to relax the body.
[10] Sitting in Vajrasana (Thunder Posture) for
5 - 10 minutes after every meal is excellent for digestion.
[11] Fish posture (Matsyasana) or Camel Posture
(Ustrasana) should be practiced after Plough Posture (Halasana), Rabbit-Posture
(Shasangasana) and Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana) |