Posted on October 20, 2008 in Latest News
Panic attack is a sudden episode of intense terror that one can experience without any obvious trigger. During such episodes, one can experience such symptoms as shortness of breath, sweating, heart palpitations, chest pain, nausea, etc. Experts suggest that yoga, through its relaxed and controlled breathing technique, can help in relaxing, soothing and strengthening our taut nerves. Relaxed and controlled breathing can also help in releasing any unconscious tension that might have arisen due to holding the breath.
Yogasanas to Treat Panic Attack:
Listed below are some yogasanas that can help in treating panic attack:
- Corpse Pose (Savasana): Experts suggest that this pose can provide instant relaxation to our mind and body, thereby treating panic attack. The complete breathing, meditation and relaxing technique in ‘Savasana’ can reduce brain wave activity and can promote blood circulation. This can help in reducing stress, lowering our pulse and respiratory rate, re-energizing and calming our body and mind, etc.
- Crocodile Pose ( Makarasana): The Crocodile pose is also a relaxing pose in which breathing is done through diaphragm. Breathing through diaphragm can help in reducing the effect of panic attack by calming the mind and body. In addition, this pose can effectively shift one’s attention from the panic symptoms by focussing it on breathing.
- Nadi Shodhanam (Channel Purification): Nadi shodhanam can help in releasing tension and in purifying the channels that carries the vital energy to our body. Experts suggest that as the channels or vessels get purified, energy can flow into our body easily. This can help in reducing tension and can cure panic attack.
Together, yoga and meditation can cure panic attack by creating awareness about one’s inner self. Relaxed breathing technique together with true awareness can help in striking the right mental balance. These can help in relieving any kind of tension or panic attacks.
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