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Dosha: Vata / Guna: Rajasic. Goals: Short-term (pain relief), Long-term (lifestyle change). Seva (volunteer work) helps move out of Rajas.
Daily throughout all 5 weeks
â€ĸ Diary: Exercise, pranayama, meditation, pain/rash level
â€ĸ Muladhara (Diet): Every meal Warm, Moist, Oily. Replace salads with steamed greens, soups, stews. Add fat (e.g. Flax Oil).
â€ĸ Ajna (Silence): 15 min total silence daily – no phone, no reading, no goal. 1×/day.

Core Practices (Reference)

Pranayama: Savitri 6:3:6:3 (3 min) â€ĸ Chandra Nadi 9 rounds × 3/day (Morning, Post-Work, Before Bed) â€ĸ Bhramari (3 min)

Asana: Vrksasana (Tree 3 min) â€ĸ Tadasana (Palm Tree) â€ĸ Utkatasana (Chair 90+ sec) â€ĸ Dandasana + Isometric Hand Press â€ĸ Warrior 2 & 3 â€ĸ Yin â€ĸ Janu Sirsasana

Closing: Yoga Nidra (3–15 min)

5-Week Progressive Protocol

Week 1: Foundation – Establish Rhythm

Theme: Introduce breath, grounding, and diary. Build consistency.

  • Pranayama (10 min): Savitri 6:3:6:3 (3 min) → Bhramari (3 min)
  • Chandra Nadi: 9 rounds × 2/day (morning, before bed)
  • Asana (8 min): Tadasana (Palm Tree) 2 min → Vrksasana (Tree) 2 min/side – press foot into inner thigh, long deep breaths
  • Closing: Yoga Nidra (3–5 min)
  • Silence: 10 min daily

~25 min practice. Start diary: exercise, pranayama, meditation, pain/rash.

Week 2: Add Strength & Cooling

Theme: Burn Rajasic energy; cool Manipura.

  • Pranayama (12 min): Savitri 6:3:6:3 (3 min) → Chandra Nadi 9 rounds → Bhramari (3 min)
  • Chandra Nadi: 9 rounds × 3/day (morning, post-work, before bed)
  • Asana (12 min): Tadasana 2 min → Vrksasana 3 min/side → Utkatasana (Chair) 60–90 sec – static squat, burns Rajas
  • Closing: Yoga Nidra (5 min)
  • Silence: 15 min daily

~30 min practice. Add Seva 1×/week if ready.

Week 3: Joint Stabilization & Heart Center

Theme: Isometric hand press; deepen forward fold.

  • Pranayama (12 min): Savitri 6:3:6:3 (3 min) → Chandra Nadi 9 rounds → Bhramari (3 min)
  • Asana (15 min): Tadasana → Vrksasana 3 min/side → Utkatasana 90 sec → Dandasana + Isometric Hand Press (Anjali Mudra at heart, press palms) → Janu Sirsasana (1 side, 2 min) – pull with arms to deepen from hips
  • Closing: Yoga Nidra (5–8 min)

~35 min practice. Janu Sirsasana: extend spine, flex extended-foot toes, ground sit-bones.

Week 4: Warriors & Yin

Theme: Add Warrior 2 & 3; introduce Yin if tolerated.

  • Pranayama (12 min): Savitri 6:3:6:3 (3 min) → Chandra Nadi 9 rounds → Bhramari (3 min)
  • Asana (18 min): Tadasana → Vrksasana 3 min/side → Utkatasana 90 sec → Dandasana + Hand Press → Warrior 2 (1–2 min/side) → Warrior 3 (30–60 sec/side, wall support if needed) → Janu Sirsasana both sides → Yin pose (e.g. Dragon, Sphinx) 3–5 min if able
  • Closing: Yoga Nidra (8–10 min)

~40 min practice. Yin only if joints allow.

Week 5: Full Integration

Theme: Complete sequence; sustain lifestyle.

  • Pranayama (12 min): Savitri 6:3:6:3 (3 min) → Chandra Nadi 9 rounds → Bhramari (3 min)
  • Asana (20 min): Full sequence – Tadasana, Vrksasana 3 min/side, Utkatasana 90 sec, Dandasana + Hand Press, Warrior 2 & 3, Janu Sirsasana both sides, Yin (if tolerated)
  • Closing: Yoga Nidra (10–15 min)

~45 min practice. Maintain diary, diet, silence, Seva. Step-by-step progression continues beyond Week 5.

Janu Sirsasana – Isometric Key Points

AreaAction
Spine & CoreExtend spine up on inhale; keep back straight (no collapse); isometric hold in back muscles
LegFlex extended-leg toes toward ceiling to activate quad/calf; releases hamstring
Upper BodyHold foot/ankle with both hands; actively pull (isometric) to deepen fold from hips
HipGround both sit-bones; stabilize pelvis, especially on bent-leg side

Builds flexibility in hamstrings, hips, back; isometric strengthening for core and spine.

Progression Principle

Step-by-step progression of asana, pranayama, relaxation. Vrksasana builds strength and bone density while lowering inflammation. Utkatasana burns Rajasic energy. Seva (volunteer work) moves you out of Rajas. Diary tracks pain/rash and adherence.

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