Sinus
Ease Congestion and Promote Relief with Yoga for Sinus Health
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, air-filled cavities located around your nose and cheekbones. These sinuses produce mucus that normally drains into your nasal passages, keeping them moist and free of dust, allergens, and germs. However, when mucus is blocked or drainage is impeded, it can accumulate in the sinuses, creating a breeding ground for bacteria and infection.
- Allergies: Seasonal allergies to pollen, dust mites, or pet dander can trigger inflammation and swelling in the nasal passages, blocking sinus drainage.
- Colds and Viruses: The common cold, flu, and other respiratory infections can lead to inflammation and mucus production, contributing to sinus blockage.
- Nasal Polyps: Soft, benign growths in the nasal passages can obstruct sinus drainage.
- Deviated Septum: A misaligned septum can alter airflow and drainage patterns, creating conditions conducive to sinusitis.
- Environmental Irritants: Exposure to smoke, dust, pollution, and other irritants can inflame the nasal passages and sinuses.
- Facial Structural Abnormalities: Underlying craniofacial anomalies can impair sinus drainage.
- Facial pressure: Pain or pressure in the face, often around the forehead, cheeks, or nose.
- Stuffy nose: Nasal congestion or stuffiness, making breathing difficult.
- Colored mucus: Runny or discolored mucus (green or yellow) due to inflammation.
- Postnasal drip: Dripping mucus down the back of the throat, causing irritation and coughing.
- Nighttime cough: Coughing that worsens at night due to increased drainage.
- Reduced senses: Reduced sense of smell and taste due to sinus congestion.
- Fatigue: Feeling tired and drained due to inflammation and discomfort.
- Fever (optional): Fever may be present in some cases, particularly with bacterial sinusitis.
- Tadasan (Mountain Pose): Improves posture, encourages deep breathing, and promotes better airflow, which can help alleviate sinus congestion. It also fosters relaxation and enhances overall respiratory health.
- Utthita Trikonasana (Tringle Pose): Opens the chest, encourages deep breathing, and improves blood circulation, which can help relieve sinus congestion. It also promotes relaxation and reduces tension.
- Virbhadrasana-I (Warrioe I Pose): Opens the chest and promotes deep breathing, helping to clear sinus congestion. It also improves circulation and boosts energy levels, which can support sinus relief.
- Virbhadrasana-II (Warrioe II Pose): Opens the chest and lungs, encouraging deep and steady breathing, which can help relieve sinus congestion. It also enhances circulation and strengthens the body, promoting overall respiratory health.
- Virbhadrasana-III (Warrioe III Pose): Improves posture, opens the chest, and encourages deep, controlled breathing, which can help relieve sinus congestion. The pose also stimulates circulation and helps increase overall body awareness, promoting better respiratory function.
- Parshvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch Pose): Opens the chest, lengthens the spine, and encourages deep breathing, which can help relieve sinus congestion. It also promotes improved circulation and flexibility, aiding in overall respiratory health.
- Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend): Helps open the chest and improve circulation, promoting deep breathing that can relieve sinus congestion. It also relaxes the body, reducing stress, which may further support sinus health.
- Adho Mukha Vrksasana: enhances blood circulation to the head, helping to clear nasal passages and promote sinus drainage, while also strengthening the respiratory system.
- Sirsasana (Headstand): Helps improve blood flow to the head, promoting drainage and alleviating sinus congestion. It also stimulates the lymphatic system, which can aid in reducing inflammation and relieving sinus pressure.
- Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand Pose): Improves blood flow to the head and sinuses, promoting drainage and relieving congestion. This inversion can support respiratory health and help alleviate sinus-related discomfort.
- Halasana (Plow Pose): Lies on back with legs raised over head and torso supported by arms. May improve lymphatic drainage.
- Setubandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose): Lies on back with knees bent and hips raised. May improve circulation and drainage.
- Savasana (Corpse Pose): promotes deep relaxation and mindful breathing, which can help reduce sinus pressure and congestion. By calming the nervous system and encouraging full, steady breaths, it supports sinus relief and overall respiratory health.
- Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath): Rapid breaths can help clear mucus and congestion.
- Anulom Vilom Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing): Can help balance the nervous system and reduce inflammation
Tadasana
ताड़ासन / Mountain pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Tada (ताड़ा) meaning mountain and Asana (आसन) …
Utthita Trikonasana
उत्थिता त्रिकोनासनI / Triangle Pose
The Sanskrit name comes from the Utthita, meaning “extended,” Trikona, meaning …
Virabhadrasana
विरभद्रासन-I / Warrior-I pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Vira (विरा) means hero, Bhadra (भद्रा) means …
Virabhadrasana-II
विरभद्रासन II / Warrior Pose 2
The Sanskrit name is derived from vira (विरा) meaning hero, bhadra (भद्रा )meaning …
Virabhadrasana-III
विरभद्रासन III / Warrior Pose - 3
The Sanskrit name is derived from Vira (विरा) meaning hero, Bhadra (भद्रा )meaning …
Parshvottanasana
पार्श्वोत्तानासना / Intense Side Stretch Pose
The name derives from the words "Parsva" means "side", "Uttana" means "intense …
Prasarita padottanasana (Chin support)
प्रसारिता पदोत्तनासन / Wide-legged forward bend
The Sanskrit name is derived from Prasārita (प्रसारित) meaning spread out or …
Adho Mukha Vrksasana
अधो मुख वृक्षासन / Handstand
The name is derived from the Sanskrit adho, meaning “downward,” mukha, meaning …
Sirsasana
शीर्षासन / Headstand
The sanskrit name is derived from sirsa (शीर्ष) meaning head and asana (आसन) …
Salamba Sarvangasana
सलाम्बा सर्वंगासन / Shoulder stand
The sanskrit name is derived from Salamba (सलाम्बा) means " supported", Sarva …
Halasana
हलासन / Plow pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Hala (हला) meaning plow and asana (आसन) meaning …
Setubandha Sarvangasana
सेतुबन्ध सर्वंगासन / Bridge pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Setu (सेतु) meaning bridge, Bandha (बन्धा) …
Savasana
शवासना / Corpse pose
The sanskrit name is derived from Śava (शव) meaning "corpse" and āsana (आसन) …
Bhastrika Pranayama
भस्त्रिका प्राणायाम / Bellows Breath
The Sanskrit word “Bhastrika” means “bellows”, Prana meaning “Life force energy,” …
Nadi Shodhan Pranayama (Anulom Vilom Pranayama )
नाडीशोधन प्राणायाम (अनुलोम विलोम प्राणायाम ) / Alternate Nostril Breathing
Nadi Shodhana ("alternate nostril breathing" or "channel cleaning breathing") …
