This spring has been rough on me due to allergies. Watery eyes, popping ears, runny nose, headache, blah blah blah. People I know who've never had allergies are being affected. I have my herbal remedies and neti pot, and I admit to hitting the Benadryl occasionally.
Yesterday I hit my trusty mudra book, Yoga in your Hands by Gertrud Hirschi, and found my new friend: bhramara (bee) mudra.
The author recommends using bhramara 4 times a day for 7 minutes and as much as 8 times for 20 minutes. Yesterday I did it once for 20 minutes with long, deep breath. Today I did it for 7 minutes with breath of fire. Hopefully I'll get another session in later today.
Now, so far I feel a difference. Less headachy and clearer breathing. What do you like to do to relieve your allergy symptoms?
love trying new things
ReplyDeletehave a great day xo
The aromatherapist in me went to my books and the recommended essential oils are primarily lavendar, lemon, & chamomile.
ReplyDeleteLavendar & lemon can be found at alot of organic food stores. 1 drop each in a tissue and inhale. or a couple drops in a hot bath.
Alot of specialty soapmakers have a eucalyptus - lavendar soap as well (I use that to help breathing).
I like Dr. Bonner's lavender soap & I have lavender essential oil. I'll give that a try. Thanks D!
DeleteI'm psyched to try this!
ReplyDeleteI used to get sinus infections, until I started adding nadi shodahna and Arm&Hammer's saline spray to my morning practices/habits. An ENT turned me on to it. (I used to use a neti pot, but he explained the pros/cons of each and I went with the saline spray)
I also have a question: Have you heard of Bhramari technique? (Hatha yoga "buzzing bee") It also seems to soothe my sinuses (not really surprising: it's a nerve-soothing, mind-calming techniquen in general)
big love, R