A New Innovation in Yogasan (A new Yogasan for quick relief of tension and sleeplessness)

A New Innovation in Yogasan (A new Yogasan for quick relief of tension and sleeplessness)

K C Sharma , Uma Sharma
Serv Sidhi Nursing Home, Udhampur, India

For relaxation of body & mind “SHAV ASAN” & “BALASAN” (Vishram Asan) have been well described & practiced. In today’s fast moving life, people want to put themselves to sleep quickly so that they relax fully & awake fresh for next work. Therefore to meet this requirement a modified Valasan has been introduced which quickly puts the body into complete relaxation followed by deep sleep in just 8 – 10 minutes at normal body & surrounding atmospheric temp depending upon weather. With deep sleep tension is obviously relieved.

Method: With appropriate routine pillow under the head, person lies down in Rt. Or left lateral position, flex the upper leg partially, and keep lower leg almost straight. Perineum is directed towards the bed. Weight of the Chest, abdomen & pelvis must fall anteriorly towards the bed. Keep neck on same side & face touching the bed, lower arm flexed at elbow & keep near the face resting on the bed, the upper hand be kept straight but relaxed just behind the greater trochanter of the femur i.e. highest point of hip in this position. Coordinate this position with mind and take one or two deep breath to go to sleep see photo I, II, III.