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1. From the Founder's Desk Vol: VIII No: 2 January‐February 2019
DearFriends,
Recently, we conducted a workshop on
“Pain Management through Mudras”
which got a warm response from the
participants. Therefrom I got the idea
of bringing out an issue on Pain
Management ‐ hencethisissue.
Waking up in the morning with a small ache in the
back, head or any other part of our body may seem
like something that happens normally (and often).
Even though most of us suffer from one or the other
type of pain, if someone asks us about what pain is,
westartblinking. Isn’t it true?
Pain is an uncomfortable feeling that tells you something
may be wrong. It can be steady, throbbing, stabbing,
aching,pinching,orcanbedescribedinmanyotherways.
Sometimes, it's just a nuisance, like a mild headache.
Othertimesitcanbedebilitating.
Pain is a signal created within the body by your brain to
tellyousomethingisnotright.Whenwefeelpain,suchas
when we touch a hot stove, sensory receptors in our skin
send a message via nerve fibres (A‐delta fibres and C
fibres)tothespinalcordandbrainstemandthenontothe
brain where the sensation of pain is registered, the
informationisprocessedandthepainisperceived.
While a little pain here or there may not seem like a big
issue at first, acute pain may lead to chronic pain in the
future if left untreated. Living with chronic pain can make
eachdayseemlikeachallenge.
Pain can bring about other physical symptoms, like
nausea, dizziness, weakness or drowsiness. It can cause
emotional effects like anger, depression, mood swings or
irritability. Perhaps most significantly, it can affect your
lifestyle and impact your job, relationships and
independence.
I feel Pain Management is more about keeping yourself
healthy. Prevention of diseases and promotion of your
health is the key element in Pain Management practices ‐
that is nothing but a “Healthy Life Style” that you need to
adoptinourday‐to‐day life.
Herearesometechniquesthatcanimproveyouhealthas
wellashelpyouingettingpainrelief.
1. Drinking water helps to keep the body hydrated and
keep muscles functioning properly. When dehydrated,
nagging symptoms of headaches or back pain may
actuallygetworse.
2. If pain is severe enough, deep breathing may be
neededtohelpcalmthemindandbody.
3. To reduce strain on neck and back muscles, train your
bodytositwithcorrectposture.
4. Massages using pressure or tension to work out
knotted muscles can help to promote relaxation and
reduce inflammation and pain in the area receiving the
massage.
5. If these changes are not enough over time to help to
lessen the effects of your experienced pain, talk to your
Doctorforsuitablemedicines.
Meditation, mudras, Acupuncture, Acupressue and
manyhealingtherapiescanalsohelpyouinthisregard.
We have covered a detailed article on pain management
inthisissue. Hopeyouwillfindthisinteresting.
B.R.Pai

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What do headache, arthritis,cramps,inflammation, itching,
migraine all have in common? Pain, indeed! The
corresponding tissues are inflamed leading to heat, redness
or swelling, thereby causing pain, leading to dis‐ease. In
Ayurvedic terminology, imbalance of vata leads to pain,
imbalance of pitta leads to burning, heat and redness and
imbalanceinkaphaleadstocongestion.
WhatisPain?
Pain is a nuisance that we
have to put up with. Our
entire healthcare system is
built around trying to make
pain and symptoms “go
away”. In fact, pain is the
body's natural way of talking
to us. Pain is a lifesaver.
Without pain, we may bleed
to death. Pain goes away when the cause of the pain is
resolvedandthebodyhealsitself.
PainParameters
Rather than tackle pain itself, we need to know more about
the pain that is affecting us. How intense is the pain? How
does the pain feel? Where is the pain? What makes the pain
lessen? What makes the pain increase? When did the pain
start?Andmostimportantly,whydoesitoccur?
CausesofPain
The main cause of pain is our painful lifestyle ‐ bad diet,
sugar, fat, processed food, lack of exercise, stress, toxins,
etc. Unhealthy lifestyles with minimal movement or
exercisecantriggerpain.
If a person's immunity is good, the body will defend itself. If
the person's immunity is weak, he will have a weaker
response. When the body is attacked, chemicals from the
white blood cells are released into tissues to protect the
body from invaders, resulting in swelling or inflammation.
Thisstimulatesnervesandcausespain.
Anothercauseisnegativeemotion."Emotionsarethenexus
between mind and matter, going back and forth between
the two and influencing both”. Do you know that financial
fear can lead to back pain, stubborn nature can lead to knee
problems, refusal to see others' point of view can lead to
spondylitis, stress can lead to heart issues and inferiority
complextoulcers?
PAIN and its MANAGEMENT
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Conventional health care simply controls pain rather than
actually resolving it or managing it. By understanding that
pain and inflammation are the underlying trigger
mechanisms to all ailments, we can prevent, reverse, and
treatmostchronicillnesses—includingcancer.
WellnessWaysofPainManagement
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps understand the
relationship between one's physiology (e.g., pain and
muscle tension), thoughts, emotions and behaviors. The
main treatment is helpful cognitive thought patterns,
leading to healthy activities such as regular exercise.
Lifestyle changes are made to improve sleep patterns and
to develop better coping skills for pain using various
techniques (e.g., relaxation, diaphragmatic breathing, and
biofeedback).
Reflexology involves application
of pressure to the feet and
hands with specific thumb,
finger and hand techniques.
There are specific points on our
hands and feet that correspond
to different organs in the body.
Stimulation of these points
during massage can cause
significant reduction in pain,
reduce fatigue and promote
bettersleep.
Acupuncture corrects imbalances
of flow at identifiable meridian
points close to the skin. Thin solid,
metallic needles penetrate the
skin and are manipulated,
ensuring that energy flow can be brought back into proper
balance. By stimulating the body's various systems,
acupuncture can resolve pain and the sicknesses
associatedwithit.
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3. Arthritis Surabhi Mudra
Sandhi Mudra
Back Pain Meru Danda Mudra
Cramps Prana Mudra
Varuna Mudra
Headache Jnana Mudra
Samana Mudra
Apana Vayu Mudra
Maha Shirsha Mudra
Heart Issues Apana Vayu Mudra
Inflammation and Prithvi Mudra
Mushti Mudra
Swelling Jalodaranashaka Mudra
Itching Varuna Mudra
Joint Pain Sandhi Mudra
Menstrual Pain Yoni Mudra
Shunya Vayu Mudra
Mahakibbotte Mudra
Migraine Akasha Mudra
Mahashirsha Mudra
Piles Sahaja Shankha Mudra
Apana Mudra
Spondylitis Vayu Mudra
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NATURAL lifestyle: Deep breathing, earthing, consuming
fresh fruits & green vegetables, exposure to sunlight, drinking
good quantity of quality water, proper exercise, meditation &
yoga, and having positive thoughts and attitude of gratitude
aresurefirewaysofpainmanagement.
Good Food Style: Natural painkillers like green leafy
vegetables,celery,beets,broccoli,blueberries,pineapple,
salmon, walnuts, coconut oil, chia seeds, flax seeds, turmeric
andgingeraresuggestedinoptimumquantities.
Mindfulnessmeditationteachesushowtobeunconditionally
present through different practices like zen and vipassana and
helps us to be present with whatever is happening at the
moment. Findings suggest that mindfulness decreases the
intensityofpainforchronicpainpatients.
Pain-causing
Ailment
Mudras for Pain Management : Yoga Mudras. Mudra means
“seal,” “gesture,” or “mark.” Yoga mudras are symbolic
gestures often practiced with the hands and fingers. They
facilitate the flow of energy in the subtle body and enhance
one'sjourneywithin
Mudras are ancient Indian self‐healing techniques, which are
as effective today in mitigating pain and the cause of the pain.
Thefollowingtablelistssomeofthem.
Mudras for
Therapeutic Effects
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4. Written & Edited by: Arun B.R. & S.Venkateshan
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Pain Management through MudrasH i m a l a y a n s a l t
crystals are the purest
of sea salts. As it is
inhaled, it travels
through the sinuses
and respiratory tract
absorbing moisture,
cleansing, clearing
mucus, killing bacteria
and reducing pain and
inflammation. Salt
therapy in a salt cave activates multiple
physiological processes in your body and aids in
healing. Himalayan salts contain around 90
different trace minerals, important for cellular
functions. Spending quality time at a Himalayan
rock salt cave helps promote respiratory health and
reducestressandpain.
Structured water has the natural molecular
structure of water, retaining water's energetic
characteristics. Such water penetrates the entire
body, revitalizing and regenerating every cell,
reducingandpreventingpaininthebody.
To conclude, in order to control inflammatory
diseases, pay heed to signs and symptoms like pain;
early diagnosis and treatment will prevent
damages, preserve organ function and improve
qualityoflife.Exercisetothelevelofcomfortrather
than distress, examine what you are angry about,
try meditation, mindfulness, yoga and prayer,
maintain a positive attitude and eat foods with high
anti‐painpotential.
These lifestyle changes will result in strong immune
system, proper oxygenation of cells, zero
inflammation and zero tumors, thereby preventing
painandeliminatingdisease.
Vijay Foundation organised a workshop on “Pain
Management through Mudras” by Dr. B.R.Pai, Author
of the book “Total Wellness Management” and Prof.
D.V.S.Iyer, Author of the book “Art and Science of
Mudras” on Saturday, 9th February 2019 at Himalayan
Salt Crystal Cave premises. More than 40 people
attendedtheworkshop.
The workshop started with the chanting of Omkara.
Mr. Venkatesh introduced both the speakers and
welcomedthespeakersandtheparticipants.
Dr. Pai presented a broad outline of the various types
of pains we suffer and pain management, . “Pain is an
alarm”, he noted, “ which reminds us to take care of
somethingthathasgonewronginthesystem. Ifwedo
notlistentoitattheinitialstagesitself,wemayhaveto
sufferalot. Healsomentionedthatpainmanagement
is not a costly affair. In fact Disease is costly while
Healthischeap.
Prof. D.V.S.Iyer gave the basics of the science of
Mudras and demonstrated the mudras that we can
adopt for various pains. They are all very simple and
do not involve any cost. Only our willingness is
necessary.
All the participants expressed their happiness on
observing the various facilities at the Wellness Center.
Intotal,theprogramwaswellreceived.
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