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Benefits
The stretches, strengthening and relaxation techniques in Yoga work as a Natural Remedy for Fibromyalgia. Yoga is beneficial as a remedy for fibromyalgia as it develops and integrates the mind/body connection, improving symptoms of sleep, stress, depression and pain. Another aspect of fibromyalgia and yoga is that there are many postures which can provide variety. Also the symptoms of morning stiffness experienced by sufferers of Fibromyalgia can improve with yoga, especially if practiced in the morning. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.
How is Yoga a Natural Remedy for Fibromyalgia?
The obvious benefits of YOGA as a NATURAL REMEDY for FIBROMYALGIA patients relate to stress reduction, flexibility and relaxation. But as more studies are conducted, there is evidence of other tangible health benefits. Yoga is an effective for many other conditions including:arthritis, asthma, diabetes, depression, back disorders, and headaches, to name a few. Regular practice helps improve strength, flexibility, coordination, and range of motion. The practice promotes relaxation by improving circulation, reducing stress and anxiety; and enhances cardiovascular health, benefiting the respiratory and nervous systems. The state of relaxation felt from practicing yoga, as a natural remedy for fibromyalgia aids with sleep disorders.
Many health problems are triggered or aggravated by stress. Yoga stress-reduction techniques also aid as a natural remedy for fibromyalgia stress. The practice releases endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. Pain-Eze along with breathing exercises can also work for stress reduction.
Exercise, Breathing and Meditation - a Natural Remedy for Fibromyalgia?
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Asanas - Exercises/Postures - Yoga postures help Fibromyalgia patients to stretch, strengthen, and relax the major muscle groups - helping to release tension and fatigue. Postures that involve compression are beneficial exercises, since they work to relax tight, sore muscles; stimulate the circulatory and hormonal systems; and replenish fresh oxygen throughout the body.
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Pranayama - Breathing Exercises - The breathing in yoga counteracts fibromyalgia fatigue and lethargy, helping to reduce harmful stress reactions. Deep, rhythmic breathing helps to lift depression, and reduce anxiety and inertia. During depression the breath becomes more shallow and less oxygen is available to the brain. Both breathing exercises and physical exercises (each with a particular breath pattern) increase the flow of oxygen in the blood, muscles, and to the brain.
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Dhayana - Meditation - Through meditation, patients learn to completely relax every muscle in the body, to forget about the body, turning the attention to the mind. By momentarily stopping all thoughts, the mind and body experience a rejuvenating break. Meditation practice is extremely beneficial before going to sleep, improving sleep patterns, reducing the dependency on sleep induced drugs. The symptoms of fatigue, stress and sleep disturbances can be balanced by the fibromyalgia patient through daily yoga meditation practice, allowing the patient to get the kind of deep rest that is often unattainable with normal sleep. Meditation can be described as the technique of sitting in stillness, stilling the mind and the body. A daily yoga meditation practice will improve symptoms, even if it is only done for 10 minutes a day.
A regular practice of yoga can be a remedy for fibromyalgia by enhancing the physical, mental, and emotional well-being, providing a solid support system for coping with FMS symptoms.
Safe Yoga Poses - Remedy for Fibromyalgia
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Downward Facing Dog
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Knee to Chest
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Bridge
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Butterfly
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Tree
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Corpse
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Self Care - Exercise 
