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Introduction

Today Sinus is the most common disorder all over the world. Sinusitis is the name for a condition in which the lining of your sinuses becomes inflamed. Sinusitis can be explained as a condition in which a person experiences severe and acute inflammation in the air-filled cavities present inside the human skull. Sinusitis may attack people of any age and sex.Sinusitis can be due to plenty of reasons. Physical disorders like problem in septum and swelling of the nasal bones are the causes of sinusitis. Person suffering from viral infections, bacterial and fungal attacks are other causes of sinusitis.

Different types of allergies related to skin may also cause sinusitis. Studies have shown that stressful lifestyle, excess intake of alcohol, smoking, etc., are other causes of sinusitis. Patient suffering from sinusitis experiences continuous sneezing, mucus flow from nose, severe body pain, breathlessness, headache, fever, etc. Patient also losses taste for food, mood swing, gets irritated; etc.Anything that causes swelling in your sinuses or keeps the cilia from moving mucus can cause sinusitis. This can occur because of changes in temperature or air pressure. Sinus symptoms are very common during a cold or the flu, but in most cases they are due to the effects of the infecting virus and resolve when the infection does. It is important to differentiate between inflamed sinuses associated with cold or flu virus and sinusitis caused by bacteria.

Yoga and Sinusitis

In medical system of treatment, sinus is regarded as a resultant state of allergy. Yoga can provide freedom from the ailment of sinus and also provide relief from the side effects of the disease. It helps in restoring normal human balance and provides relief from migraine attack as well as allergic nasal condition. It also provides comfort to the muscles of the nose with the breathing exercises as a part of yoga. It provides freshness to the mind and the body. The breathing exercise opens the nostrils and provides space so that one can breathe comfortably and there is no struggle for breath. If there is any blockage which causes the voice to be affected then breathing exercises helps to clear off the blockages in the throat region and helps to make the voice clear for the recipient. It provides relief from sneezing and coughing. Yoga exercises show guaranteed results but at the same time extra care should be taken on the dietary intake of the body.

YOGA POSES FOR SINUSITIS

Palm Tree Pose

This pose harnesses the powers of mental concentration, while allowing you to calm the mind. It develops balance and stability, and strengthens the legs and feet, also increasing flexibility in the hips and knees. The tree pose is a balance pose incorporating three lines of energy, emitting from the centre outwards.

Mountain Yoga Pose

The Mountain Pose is one of the most important poses in yoga. It is the start and finish point of all standing poses. When standing in mountain pose, the mind is quiet and the body strong and still, like a mountain. This is a pose you can practice in your daily life, practicing to stand correctly will have a profound influence on your physical and mental well being.

Head-to-Knee Pose

Head-to-Knee Pose helps to balance the blood sugar level. It improves the flexibility of the sciatic nerves, ankle, knees and hip joints; improves digestion; enhances the proper functioning of the kidneys; and expands the solar plexus. The Stretching Pose relieves chronic diarrhea by improving the circulation of the bowels. It also increases circulation to the liver and spleen and improves digestion. It increases the flexibility of the trapezius, deltoid, erector femoris, and bicep muscles, sciatic nerves, tendons, hip joints, and the last five vertebrate of the spine.

Camel Pose

The name, like many translations of Sanskrit names, gives a false sense of how this pose works. Ustrasana is a beautiful backbend, and when performed correctly it can help to open up the chest and the thoracic spine - and we can't forget the deep stretch in the hip flexors (psoas) (this is the area at the very top of your thigh). It is always flexed when you're sitting at your desk and driving in your car, and yet we rarely remember to stretch this area of muscles.

Triangle Pose

Cobra Pose is a heart-opening back bend. The pose challenges the shoulders, the chest, and lengthens the spine. The basic movement of the cobra is to arch the spine backward.

Downward Facing Dog

The Downward Facing Dog Pose builds up strength in the upper arms and rejuvenates the entire body. Though it is an exercise in itself, this pose is often used in between other exercises.

Lion Pose

The Sanskrit word simha which literally means "the powerful one" is the word for "lion." This therefore is known as the lion posture, and one performing it can be said to resemble a roaring lion about to attack. Yoga Lion Pose is a great exercise for your face muscles and neck. It also heals sore throat symptom.

Cobra Pose

This is a basic yoga posture. It is very easy to do especially if your back is not too stiff and rigid. The root of this pose is bhujanga, which is Sanskrit for "serpent". Although you'll find this posture in many yoga styles, practitioners of Kundalini Yoga believe that this is one of many poses that awakens the coiled energy at the base of the spine.

YOGA ASANAS FOR SINUSITIS

PAVANMUKTA ASANA

It activates the pancreas and other organs of the abdomen and also relieves wind trouble; acidity etc.It loosens the hip-joints and activates the abdominal muscle and intestines and ultimately cures the constipation, and corrects the malfunctioning of stomach. It is easy asana and people of any age can do it.

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UTTHANPADA ASANA

In Utthan Pada Asana, both the legs are lifted upwards. This asana gives excessive strain to the spine. In case of any spinal injury this asana can be practiced by lifting one leg at a time. Strengthens the spinal code and corrects disorders of the back. Reduces paunch and removes constipation, indigestion and gas trouble.

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SIMHASANA

The simha-asana benefits parts of the body that most other asanas do not: the face, jaw, mouth, throat and tongue. Those who experience tightness or discomfort in the jaws such as teeth grinding, clenched jaws, a misaligned bite, etc. will benefit from both the jaw and tongue stretching of the simha-asana. This asana is also known to help prevent or cure sore throats.

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DHANURASANA

This gives a full backward bend to the whole of the spine and all the muscles of the back from the neck to the lower back or lumber region. Bhujanga, Locust and Dhanur forms a series of exercises beneficial to the body when practiced together.

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SHAVASANA

Shava asana derives its name from "Shava" is a sanskrit word meaning "dead body". In this asana, the state of body takes the posture of a dead person. Therefore this asana is also known as "corpse pose". This asana is called so because every limb becomes relaxed while doing this asana.

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BHASTRIKA PRANAYAMA

With the practice of Bhastrika, swelling of the throat is corrected, appetite is kindled and the cough is removed. Diseases of the nose and chest like asthma, tuberculosis etc. are also corrected. If no other means to warm the body is available, it can be heated with the help of this Pranayama.Pores of Sushumna nerve are opened by Bhastrika.

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