Dizziness (meniere's disease)

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

 

>I wonder if in KY there are any specific asanas,

>kriyas, that one can work equal with both sides of the

>body, (like tai-chi movements effect) aimed to help

>the body balance system

 

Maybe someone could help Carlos and myself with the above problem. Anything

that could help with our balance (due to inner ear problems) would be much

appreciated.

 

My experience is that dizziness can strike me at any time and not

necessarily while doing balancing postures, but more often when I'm bending

down to pick something up off the floor, or while driving up a hill.

 

I believe that balancing exercises can help restore balance (or perhaps

override the brain's messages???) so if anyone can advise...

 

Thanks for the information Carlos. Unfortunately, I believe I am much more

of a beginner than you are, so I don't have any advice for you!

 

Sat nam

 

Keri

[Guest guest]

Sat Nam Keri:

 

First an FYI: dizziness is often symptomatic of high blood pressure

(or other medical conditions like Meniere's), so if you having a lot

of trouble with dizziness, you might want to check into it.

 

Sun salutations, which you can find in Gururattan's "Relax & Renew",

as well as many yoga texts (and websites), is probably a good choice

for balancing the body, and is always a great way to start the day.

 

I haven't found a kriya specifically for physical balance in

Gururattan's books (did I miss something, GKK?), but I think the

Kriya for Regeneration (also from R & R, and I've seen it elsewhere

as Kriya for Rejuvenation) would be good.

 

The book Expanding Intuition (which is a rather old one and may not

be easily available), has a set called "Total Balance Set"

(and "Inner Balance Meditation") which could be useful. These are

particularly oriented toward brain balance, and also help to balance

the aura and and muscle systems.

 

For postures, you might want to try Thalasan (balance pose) as

described in the Weight Control set in Sexuality and Spirituality,

and I think that triangle, archer pose (both sides), and cross-crawls

would all be helpful for establishing body balance as well.

 

Many of the classical inverted balance postures from hatha yoga

(handstand, headstand, etc.) are helpful for improving balance, but

we don't teach these in KY (also note that they are contra-indicated

with high blood pressure).

 

Many blessings!

Sadhant

[Guest guest]

I thought I would just mention in addition to Sadhant's info what my

experience has been. I don't think I have had this condition you have been

mentioning, but I have had dizziness throughout my life, starting around age

10 I think. My blood pressure is on the low side. The thing that I

discovered that made all the difference was being grounded. I was so spaced

out. Now, through assistance from some healer friends, my own conscious

effort, and the pregnancy of my first daughter (who is a very grounded

soul), I am becoming grounded. I think a balanced yoga practise has helped

and also visualizations like imagining tree roots coming out of my feet and

really feeling the earth beneath me. Gardening and sitting with your back

against a tree are great for being grounded! Whenever I feel dizzy, (which

means my vision fades to red and my ears buzz), I plant my feet firmly,

breath deeply, and think earth, sometimes I also squat down. It really

helps me. Now it rarely occurs at all, just when I wait too long to eat

breakfast (I am breastfeeding and missing meals is not good for me!).

 

I think that being grounded is a whole way of living and is important for

everyone. Many of us who are attracted to kundalini yoga love to feel ether

and stars and spirit. But, we are here in bodies right now. If we bring

our energy firmly into the body, along with all the space and spirit I think

we can do wonderful things here. I believe that that is what the much

talked about and diversely interpreted ascension is really about- not

buzzing off in a space ship and leaving everything we've messed up behind.

 

Wahe Guru!

 

Love Always,

littlebird Leslie

Aka Guru Chiter Kaur