'Yogic Way to a Healthy Heart' Presentation by Dr Sonica Krishan at Cardiomersion 2012 - Lifestyle & Surgery, organized by Fortis Hospital, Chandigarh Surgical Society & Punjab Cardiology Society on Oct 20, 2012

3. Meditation for 20 min daily
Early Sleeping & Rising
Yoga/Exercises in moderation
Deep Breathing
(Pranayama)

4. Dr Sonica Krishan

5. Yoga helps the lungs take in oxygen more
efficiently.
Yoga strengthens the Heart.
Yoga helps to make the blood 'thinner',
preventing the formation of blood clots.
Yoga reconditions heart muscles for using
oxygen inefficiently.
Dr Sonica Krishan

6. Yoga Teacher’s role
Recommended Yoga Wear
About Food & Water
Medical Condition Precaution
Avoiding Competition
Dr Sonica Krishan

7. Highly recommended
for heart patient.
Regularizes blood
circulation in the body.
This Asana practiced
during pregnancy aids
in normal delivery of the baby.
Precaution for Heart Patients:
Do not hold the breath while performing the asana.

8. Bestows strength & flexibility to the spine.
Recommended for relieving obesity.
Purifies blood & imparts glow to the skin.
Invigorates the gastric
fire & has a wormicidal
effect.
Precaution for Heart Patients:
Do not hold the breath while performing the asana.

9. Energizing, relaxing & invigorating Asana.
Increases blood circulation in the body
which imparts beauty & natural glow.
Thorough massage of the intestines
relieves chronic constipation.
Practiced before going to bed, promises
sound sleep.
Dr Sonica Krishan

10. Recommended for spine problems.
Helpful in losing excessive fat.
Highly beneficial for asthma patients.
Imparts flexibility & strength to spinal cord.
Precaution for Heart Patients:
Do not hold the breath while performing the asana.

11. Cleanses all the nerves of the body.
Purifies the blood &
relieves skin maladies.
Invigorates the digestive
fire.
Imparts positive thinking.
Balances the three
doshas i.e. Vata, Pitta & Kapha.
Dr Sonica Krishan

12. This mudra has been particularly
designed for the heart patients.
Patients of high blood pressure and
palpitations may drive favorable results
from
practicing
the
same.
Dr Sonica Krishan

13. Asanas & Pranayama should never be
practiced beyond capacity.
Heart must never be strained.
At slightest sign of heart strain or pain, the
practice should be stopped.
Practice without breath retention.
Inverted postures should be avoided.
Dr Sonica Krishan