Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Sat Nam Avneesh Singh, A couple of years ago I threw my back out real bad. I could barely breath due to the pain. Stretching was out of the question! I also didn't have the time to stay home and rest like I probably should have, due to work and schedule obligations. I was also unable to do any yoga at all due to pain. What I was able to do was the "Aquarian Meditation" (directions below). This is a powerful way to re-align your spine from within your own being deep within your core energy. When we are pulled off of our center and not relating to our "essence", it seems to me our spine (con-fidence or with Fidelity) suffers on more than just an energetic level. I practiced the "Aquarian Meditation" before going off to work and was able to function pretty well throughout the day. This practice brings you into yourself very deeply and to the point that the physical body wasn't dictating the score. The pain itself was even an afterthought. A consistent practice WILL WORK MIRACLES! Be gentle. Even once you pain has subsided remember that the healing process is taking place. The key words are "Rest it, Don't Test it". Also, don't forget the emotional work. Feel and allow anything that may come up. Watch "The Color Purple" if you feelin' kinda empty. I would also highly suggest that you came into Baby Pose (sitting on the heels and the forehead to floor with arms alongside your body) for several minutes after Sodarshan (#3) and before the One minute Breath. Then completely layout after all this for another 11 minutes. Feel free to call me for more on this 508 376-4635 Also, acute pain can be relieved by laying on your back and bringing your knees to your chest and holding this with the arms around the knees. This can be done for many minutes at a time. Once during a White Tantric we once did this for 60 minutes but I wouldn't hold it that long unless during a Tantric. Eleven minutes should be good. Lay out afterward. It feels great! Also, work with his nutrition. Glucosamine and Condroitin (sp?) are good. Golden Milk is a no-brainer (recipe below). Sat Nam, Dharam Singh Millis, MA First, make sure to Tune In properly with the Adi Mantra. ( kundalini yogakyt03.html ) 1 - Sat Kriya - ( http://www.sahej.com/Sat_Kriya.html ) Do 11 minutes. 2 - then Kirtan Kriya - ( kundalini yogakyt15.html ) Do 11 minutes, all aloud with navel point pumping with each syllable. 3 - Follow that with 11 minutes of Sodarshan Chakra Kriya ( http://www.sahej.com/Sodarshan.html ) End with "One minute Breath" for 11 minutes afterward (20 secs inhale, 20 secs suspend, 20 secs exhale) One minute Breath integrates everything and one should consider following any yoga practice with it. Begin where you can and work up to 11 minutes for each part. After you feel comfortable with 11 minutes, you can slowly work up to 31 minutes for each kriya. Lay on your back at then end for 11 minutes with a conscious, rejuvenating breath at the navel, releasing from the brow point Golden Milk Golden Milk is a drink, which is a great help for stiff joints, and is a source of lubrication for the system. This is the recipe used by practitioners of yoga who have creaking joints, lots of cracking, and pain in the knees and back from sitting in a cross-legged position. It is also really great for those who simply have a need for a deep, healing sleep. Your sleep may be so rejuvenating that your voice may be deeper and more resonant in the morning. The turmeric is good for many ailments including liver trouble. It is prepared in two parts: (1) Prepare a golden yellow turmeric paste by taking a 1/4 cup of turmeric powder to 1/2 cup of pure water and simmer for 8 minutes. It will form a thick paste. There is an important reaction that takes place at 8 minutes. This paste will be used for the next 40 days, so store it in a jar in the refrigerator. (2) After the paste is made, once daily for 40 days, for each cup of Golden Milk you want, blend together 1 cup of raw milk 1 teaspoon of almond oil, sesame or any vegetable oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the turmeric paste as prepared above and honey to taste. While stirring on a low heat, bring the milk just to the boiling point. The mixture may be then blended in an electric blender to make a beautiful foamy drink. I recommend serving with a little cinnamon and/or a few dashes of nutmeg. Pretend you're at Starbucks. More info on Turmeric http://www.healthy.net/scr/column.asp?PageSource=index&ColumnId=18&action=print <http://www.healthy.net/scr/column.asp?PageSource=index&ColumnId=18&action=print\ > conley5 wrote: > Greetings all, > > I am hoping for some expert advice regarding a client who has been > diagnosed with spinal stenosis, "a narrowing of spaces in the spine that > results in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots" As a result, > this 73 year old man has severe pain in his lower legs, along the > sciatic nerve. > > I am planning on giving him sets that emphasize spinal flexes, life > nerve stretches, twists, and maybe some navel chakra work, perhaps some > stretch pose? I was planning to use the sun salutations to warm him up > -- he can do the triangle pose and has good upper body strength. Would > anybody care to comment on the advisability of certain sets? Are there > some dietary recommendations? > > Thanks for your input, > > Love and Light, > > Avneesh Singh/Michael Conley > Milford NH > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Sat Nam! I believe it to be important to remember that spinal stenosis is a natural part of aging and not a disease as such. Since we walk upright, after 70 years or so the spine is going to compress. My mom received relief with Yoga and "hanging." She had a sand bag type contraption but found it easier to just grab an overhanging tree branch and hang from it. Make sure your client is in good shape for his age and the tree branch is really sturdy before passing this info on Golden Milk or turmeric in capsules is a must! All Blessings in Health! Guru Ravi Kaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Guru Ravi Kaur... What you are saying is what our culture teaches/preaches/believes. I don't buy it. It's heavy cost to buy it and it prevents people from finding the gold in their experience... Perhaps this quote from a class Ravi Singh recently taught here in Rochester, NY, might be useful: "You may not be guilty for the problems in your life, but they have become your responsibility!" For my part: healing is natural... unless we block it and then pain and body problems come along.... We don't have to hang on to the suffering... Blessings, Awtar S. Rochester, NY > Sat Nam! > I believe it to be important to remember that spinal stenosis is a natural > part of aging and not a disease as such. Since we walk upright, after 70 > years > or so the spine is going to compress. > All Blessings in Health! > Guru Ravi Kaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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