Is Yoga for Piles Effective?

Is there any Yoga for Piles By Baba Ramdev?

You might be having many such questions, and today I am going to answer all of them. I will also suggest you the best way to reduce the suffering from hemorrhoids or piles. I will provide you details exercise details today that would help you for sure.

Yoga for Piles is a very effective exercise for Hemorrhoids and Fissures. Piles are very common and are generally caused by chronic constipation or chronic diarrhea, pregnancy or straining while passing stool. Piles can be really painful and irritating.

What is Piles?

Piles are painful swellings around the anus or inside of the anus. These are the clumps of tissues full of blood vessels.

You might be surprised if I tell you that everyone has piles. Yes, all people have these anal tissues but few people suffer the inflammation of these piles. The vein walls become thin and stretched by passing of bowel movements. There are basically two types of piles, internal piles, and external piles.

Hemorrhoids (or piles) can cause itchiness, redness, inflammation and bloody stools. If the escalates to a more severe condition then it can cause anemia due to blood loss, fecal inconsistence, anal fistula, infection, strangulated hemorrhoid which result in the blood clot or infection.

Causes of Piles

As we discussed above the two types of piles exist in the human body. Let us check the causes of aggravating these piles

Causes of Internal Hemorrhoids:

When the blood vessels inside your rectum get inflammation, irritation they tend to swell and form an aggravated pile. This can lead to swelling of these rectum muscles. With a light touch of stool, these piles can get damaged and bleed.

Causes of External Hemorrhoids :

There can be various reasons to stimulate external hemorrhoids. It can be too much spicy food, excess weight, long standing hours, constipation, bowel movement etc.  If excess weight is causing piles problem, you can try yoga asanas for weight loss.

Piles Symptoms

The symptoms of piles are generally

• Pain during passing the bowel movements
• Painful swelling in and around the anus
• Bleeding from anus
• Itching near the anus

Do not confuse these piles symptoms with the common hard tool ones. If you drink very less amount of water you can get any of these symptoms. One of my friends showed the symptoms of pain during bowel movement and slight bleeding from the anus, after consulting with the doctor it was because of less consumption of water. Once she increased the water intake and took medicines the symptoms went away.

Treatment of Piles

Treatment of piles can be done based on the level of aggravation. If the piles are not severe they can be treated with some ayurvedic medicines, improved lifestyle, increasing fiber-rich foods, regular exercises etc.

If the piles are highly aggravated then surgery or medication would be needed. Piles treatment yoga is a new trend and is more effective in the early stages.

Home Remedies for Piles

However, piles can be cured using home remedies such as exercising which includes pelvic floor exercises, abdominal exercises, and yoga postures. Consulting a doctor at an early stage is the wisest thing to be done in which case piles can be cured by medication instead of the operation (1).

Yoga and Ayurveda a cure to almost all kinds of diseases which covers piles as well. It has no side effects. Yoga includes bodily exercises like stretching and asanas (postures) which relax the blood vessels. It improves blood circulation and also relaxes muscles, it improves immunity system and removes toxins from the body. Home remedies for hemorrhoids are very effective and provide quick relief.

Curing constipation can lessen 90% chances of hemorrhoids and yoga can help in attaining it. You can also try home remedies for constipation if you are suffering from it. In this post, we have shared Yoga Asanas for Piles. These asanas will definitely help you in easy bowel movements and also in relieving pain (2).

Yoga Asanas For Piles

1. Mulabandhasana

Mula means roots and Bandhana means a lock, therefore this asana is also called the Root Lock Pose. This asana essentially helps in controlling the body energy.

Since piles are caused by pressure on the abdomen or the back, this asana helps in contraction of pelvic floor muscles which in turn helps in rejuvenation and restoration the functionality of the anal region. Try Yoga for piles and you will get good results in a very short time.

How to Do Mulabandhasana:

1. The proper way of doing this asana is by sitting in the ‘Lotus Position’.
2. Keep the hands stretched on the knees.
3. Keep breathing deeply while concentrating on the pelvic muscles.
4. Now, contract the abdominal muscles upwards and release without straining.
5. Repeat this 10 times a day.
6. This asana is mostly about the breathing pattern and the following muscle contraction so practicing regularly will give satisfactory results.

2. Shishuasana

Shishu means baby, therefore, it is also called the Child Pose. Some benefits of Shishuasana are relief from constipation, relaxation of neck pain and back pain along with calming the nervous system.

By following these steps, Shishuasana can be done properly. This asana also helps in increasing blood circulation on the face and head which relieves a headache and increases the skin glow. This is an effective yoga for piles and fissures.

How to Do Shishuasana:

1. Sit on the knees and bend forward while keeping the hips touched to the toes.
2. Keep the forehead on the ground and keep the hands stretched forward alongside the body.
3. Gently press on the chest and the thighs.
4. Hold for some time, come up by uncurling the backbone and relax.

3. Ashwini Mudra

Ashwini in Sanskrit means Horse and talks about the act of horses shrinking their sphincter after the passage of bowels. The main idea is the regulation of the muscles of the anal region. You will see quick results in 1-2 weeks when you will try yoga for piles problem.

How to Do Ashwini Mudra

1. At first, one needs to sit in the meditation position, take deep breaths and relax.
2. Concentrate on the anal region and try to contract the buttock muscles without straining.
3. Come back to the normal posture.
4. Keep repeating it.

Ashwini mudra has a lot of health benefits and is also very easy to be done, that is, while walking, in the office, at home, in school, possibly anywhere. This is the unsurpassed yoga posture for piles, fissures, itchy and painful hemorrhoids.

4. Sarvangasana

Sarvangasana or shoulder is a comparatively difficult asana to perform but is one of the most useful asanas. Many yoga teachers stressed performing this asana in every session because this yoga pose provides stretch to nearly all the body parts. It is one of the best yoga to cure piles.

How to Do Sarvangasana:

1. Lie down with back on the floor, legs stretched and hands by the side.
2. Keep lifting the legs until it makes a 90 degree with the torso.
3. Further, pull the legs up by lifting the waist with the help of the palms and getting support by placing the elbows on the ground.
4. Hold this position for about a minute and then slowly lower the body.
5. Put the legs flat on the ground in a sleeping position.
6. Since the heart has to pump the blood in the opposite direction, more strength is required which results in the refreshment of the inner organs of the body as a consequence of more flow of blood in the body
   

   Sarvangasana

 

5. Padhastasana

Padhastasana is a simple posture which is also known as the hand under foot posture. It is an ideal yoga asana for beginners, however, flexibility and strength is required for performing this.

This asana gives relief from back pain, joint pains, and abdominal pain. Abdominal muscles get stretched and relaxed which helps in bowel movement. Kegel exercises can also help in reducing the pain of piles.

How to Do Padhastasana:

1. Padhastasana can be practiced by standing upright on the floor with hands hanging on the sides.
2. Then take a deep breath and raise the hands over the head in a straightened and stretched posture.
3. Bend while stretching the hands a torso until the palms touch the toes.
4. Try to make a firm contact between the chin and the knees without bending the knees.
5. Hold this position for a minimum of 5 seconds and maximum up to 20 to 25 seconds and then release the hands and stand upright.
6. One needs to take fast breaths while attempting this asana. But this asana should not be attempted just after having a meal.

6. Vajrasana

Vajrasana is another easier asana to perform. When someone begins to with this asana they may feel a bit of a pain in the knees but it goes away with time.

The science behind the success of this posture is that it regulates blood in the lower abdominal regions by reducing blood regulation in the leg area, therefore, increasing the efficiency of the digestive system. It is also one of the best yoga asanas for blood pressure.

How to Do Vajrasana:

1. This posture can be performed by sitting with legs folded inside so that calves touch the thighs and the legs are placed on either side of the anus.
2. The knees, feet and the toes should be aligned in a straight line.
3. The back, shoulder, and neck should be straight and firm.
4. Hands should be on the knees.

This very simple an asana gives relief from a number of issues such as menstrual cramps, lower back pains and most importantly improves digestion which prevents ulcer and acidity.

7. Pashchimottanasana

Pashchim meaning the posterior or back portion of our body and uttanasana means the stretch. This asana involves the stretching of your posterior or back muscles. This provides the stretch to your stomach region as well as improving your digestive health.

How to Do Paschimottanasana:

1. This asana is performed by sitting on the ground with stretched legs.
2. The hands are supposed to stretch forward and touch the toes.
3. It is a lot like Padhastasana but in a seating position.

Pashchimottanasana also has a lot of benefits of which the main one is improving the digestive system by toning the spleen, liver, pancreas, and kidneys. It cools the body and stimulates the pelvic organs. This asana also harmonizes the nerves.

Here is a video from Bharat Swabhiman on Yoga for Piles by Baba Ramdev

8. Mayurasana

As the name suggests this asana imitates the pose of a peacock. The balance to be maintained in Mayurasana can be a bit difficult for people who are not regular with yoga exercise. But with regular yoga practice, this asana becomes easy and very beneficial.

How to Do Mayurasana:

1. For performing this asana the person should lie down on their stomach, then gently bend the elbows so as to place them directly under the shoulders.
2. Next, the person should place the palms together in the Anjali mudra and lift up the hips.
3. Walk towards the arms as close as possible.
4. After that one needs to raise the right leg as much as one can and kick up the other leg as well by pushing away floor. This will push the lower body off the floor.
5. Then hold the pose for some time while keeping the head off the floor.
6. Make sure that the shoulders are away from the ears.
7. Breathe deeply and stay in the pose until comfortable.
8. Release the pose in the same order that was got into.

It detoxifies the body and also helps to get rid of tumors and fevers. It helps in proper functioning of digestive organs and increases blood circulation in the abdominal area, therefore making it stronger.

This asana rejuvenates the pancreas, spleen, kidneys, stomach, liver, and intestines. It helps in curing piles. This asana reduces all menstrual and menopause dysfunctions. It helps to make the joints and spine stronger thus improving posture. This asana calms the mind reducing stress and anxiety.

 

9. Malasana

Mala literally means garland, therefore its also called the Garland Pose. This can be considered as the best yoga asana for piles. This asana provides the stretch to your thighs and rectum. It opens up the rectum area and provides the exercises to all the muscles in that area.

How to Do Malasana:

1. To do this pose one needs to keep their feet flat on the ground at a little distance.
2. Next, they have pushed their body down into a squatting position so that the torso fits smoothly in the gap.
3. The knees will have to be spread towards each side.
4. Keep the hands in the Anjali mudra with the elbows touching the knees.
5. This posture is easy and helps in instigating metabolism, tones the belly, activates the digestive system, stretches the abdomen down regions and lastly improves body posture.

10. Bhastrika Pranayam

Bhastrika pranayama is one of the favorites of Baba Ramdev. It provides stretch to your abdominal area, improving the digestion.

How to Do Bhastrika Pranayam:

1. For doing the Bhastrika Pranayam we need to sit in the Padmasana (Lotus Pose) with closed eyes.
2. We need to inhale for filling the lungs with air after that gently exhale.
3. In this process of inhaling and exhaling should take the length of time-2.5 seconds to breathe in and 2.5 seconds to breathe out.
4. While breathing in we need to assume that we are taking in positive energy and vibrations and that we are getting energy from it.
5. During breathing out, we need to imagine that we are taking out all the negatives from the body.
6. This asana helps in purifying blood and helps get rid of foreign bodies and toxins from the body.
7. Our heart and head get an adequate amount of fresh air by which our health is improved.
8. It also heats up our body which is helpful in case of a common cold, and also builds our immunity system.

11. Anulom Vilom

It is also known as Nadhi Sodhana Pranayam. Anulom Vilom is yoga for piles by Baba Ramdev. You can read about Ramdev Baba Yoga Asanas to know more about yoga poses and its benefits.

How to Do Anulom Vilom Pranayam:

1. For practicing it we need to sit comfortably with your body vertically upright and erect.
2. We then require bringing your hands to our nose and close the right nostril with the thumb.
3. We need to inhale deeply through the other nostril which is not pressed nostril so that it fills up our lungs with air.
4. After that close the left nostril with the index finger and release the right nostril and exhale slowly.
5. Inhale from the right nostril only.
6. Keep repeating this process for 5 minutes every day.

Baba Ramdev Yoga for Piles

Baba Ramdev is one of the most revered yoga gurus in India and the world. His yoga techniques have made a lot of impact on the lifestyle of people.

The video you have seen above in this post can also serve as a good guide to practice yoga asanas for piles. The asanas suggested by Baba Ramdev are Kapalbhati, Anulomvilom, Malasana, Sarvangasana etc. Apart from this, you can also try Shilpa Shetty Yoga Asanas.

Benefits of this yoga can mainly be regarding the brain, helps in calming the brain. Besides that, t purifies blood and reduces stress and depression and since hemorrhoids are a result of pressure, it helps in controlling piles as well. If you have regular constipation or piles problem your skin can also get damaged. Pimples, acne can be a result of these bowel problems. You can practice yoga asanas for a healthy skin.

Yoga is generally a very effective form of keeping oneself healthy. Certain forms of yoga are practiced by people pertaining to their cause of practice. However, these yoga asanas help in reducing hemorrhoids besides calming the mind and helping in losing weight!

Yoga for Piles FAQs

Q: Can yoga cure piles permanently?

Ans: The answer is Yes. It is proven with experiments that if you perform the asanas correctly and regularly the piles go away. Along with yoga, you need to follow a proper diet so as to heal the piles quickly. The yoga asanas we discussed in the above article are good to heal the piles quickly.

It is best to prepare a schedule for yourself to do these asanas, preferably in the morning. Do not touch the piles and aggravate it. If you are experiencing more pain it is better to consult your doctor than trying home remedies.

2. What I should not do in piles?

Ans: To get rid of piles you need to focus on food, exercise, and medication. Do not eat spicy or oily food. Any food that can result in a hard tool or hard for your stomach to digest needs to be avoided. Include soft food groups and fruits in your diet.

Perform the yoga asanas for piles regularly so as to get rid of these hemorrhoids quickly. Along with it take proper medication which would help you heal the piles easily and quickly.

3. Can Yoga cause piles?

Ans: The straight answer is No. Piles are caused by unhealthy food habits, stress, and improper lifestyle. Yoga, on the other hand, helps you reduce stress and make the body processes normal.

Along with yoga asanas, improve your food and lifestyle habits to get rid of piles. Drink a lot of water which would help in softening the stool and you would feel lesser pain.

4. Can we do exercise in piles?

Ans: Yes you can do light exercises like walking, running, swimming,  yoga etc even if suffering from piles. It is recommended not to try hard exercises or exercises with jerks. Make sure you are not bumping on your back or it would hurt and the piles might bleed in the process.

Hope this post will prove helpful for you in fighting and curing the piles problem. If you have encountered the piles problems then let me know how did you fight it. I will share your feedback with others so they can get help to cure the painful piles. Do write to me with your feedback in the comment section or via mail.