Yoga to combat Vertigo - Malasana

Malasana

Malasana

• Squat on the haunches with the feet together. The soles and heels should rest completely on the floor . Raise the seat from the floor and balance.
• Widen the thighs and knees and move the trunk forward until the armpits extend beyond the knees.
• Bend forward and catch the back part of the ankles 
• After gripping the ankles , exhale and move the head down to the toes and rest the forehead on them.
• Maintain the pose for about a minute breathing normally.
• Inhale , raise the head , release the ankle grip and relax on the floor.
• Now exhale , bend forward and rest the head on the floor. Stay in this position also for 30 to 60 seconds with normal breathing.
• Inhale,raise the head from the floor and return to position.
• Release the hands and rest on the floor

Other important asanas for vertigo 

• Salamba Sirsasana
• Halasana
• Paschimottanasana
• Sanmukhi Mudra
• Nadi Sodhana Pranayama
• Savasana

One should go to a teacher or yoga therapist and under his guidance should do these practices.

"This is a collected article from Sri Swami Vivekananda Yoga research Foundation . Simple yoga books are available at the institute. Our sincere thanks to Dr R Nagarathna and Dr H R Nagendra for sharing the details."