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Yoga for Thyroid Disorders

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 19:26:52 +0000

Thyroid disorders usually develop in the body, when there is a problem in the thyroid gland and it cannot produce the hormones that are required for regulating the metabolism. Thyroid problems can lead to one of the two conditions, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. The symptoms and problems associated with thyroid problems include fatigue, weight fluctuations, water retention, irregular sleeping patterns, mood swings as well as pain in the joints and muscles. Yoga asanas have positive effects on the thyroid and the parathyroid glands. These asana pushes healthy and oxygen-rich blood directly into the neck which normalizes the function of the thyroid glands. As it stimulates and massages the thyroid gland, which helps to speed up the metabolism, helping them to work at an optimal level.

Sarvangasana and Matsyasana are the most effective yoga poses for thyroid disorders.

Sarvangasana :

To start with, lie flat on the floor, on your back. The arms should rest along the sides, palms downwards. Exhale once and lift your legs up 30, then 60, then 90 and then around 130 degrees so they are extended behind your head. Hold this position for a few seconds and breathe normally. Then exhale, bring the legs to 90 degrees and raise the buttocks. Use your palms to support your back, but keep the elbows on the ground. Gradually lift the body higher and move your hands up to support the shoulder blades. Your elbows may tend to move outwards but try to keep them close so they are straight in line with your shoulders. The shoulders, hips and feet should be properly aligned. Sarvangasana is a shoulder stand; push your back towards your face so that your body should be resting on your shoulders and not on your back. Hold this position for as long as possible and breathe normally.

Menstruating women should refrain from practicing this pose as it reverses the menstrual flow due to the inversion. In case you have any problems such as blood pressure, glaucoma, hernias, cardiovascular disease, cervical spondylosis, neck injuries, thrombosis and kidney problems consult a qualified yoga teacher first!

Matsyasana :

To start with, sit in the lotus posture, with your right foot on the left thigh and left foot on the right thigh as shown in figure. Sit erect with the knees touching the floor. Lie down on the floor, pull your palms backward a little and fold your elbows to support the body weight. Move one elbow at a time further to allow the whole back to come to the floor. Breath normally. Bring your palms underneath the hips and the buttock. At the same time fold your elbows. Lift the head and bend it towards the floor, so that only upper portion means crown of the head touches the floor. Try to make an arch. In this position your body weight is resting at two points – head and the hip. Bring your palms to the feet and hold the toes. Now you are in the perfect fish posture. Breathe normally and remain in this position for 10 to 30 seconds. For returning, leave the toes and bring your palms to the hips. Fold your elbows and support the body weight on them. Lift the head upward, straighten the neck and put them back on the floor. Unfold the legs from the lotus posture and stretch them out straight. Bring your hands on the floor and relax.

Yoga for Thighs and Hips Reduction

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 19:26:07 +0000

Weight gain is always associated with accumulation of fats on different areas of the body. Some carry more fat on their upper limbs, while others have it on their belly. But for most people, especially women, areas of the thigh and buttocks are a major source of fat accumulation, resulting in a body shaped like a pear. This is mainly due to our genetics determines where the majority of fat cells will be placed. Unfortunately for some there are more fat cells around the thighs. What one must do is shrink the amount of fat within those fat cells in order to make the thighs and buttocks leaner and thinner. Thigh exercises that use all the major muscle groups in your lower body will increase your metabolism hours after exercise. Your thighs include some of the biggest muscles in your entire body. Padvritasan is one of the best exercises you can do for your hips, butt and thighs and this is also a functional exercise, helping us build strength for a variety of daily activities. Padvritasan will not only help you to fit into your tight jeans it will also improve the flexibility of the muscles.

Padvritasan : To start with, lie flat on the floor, on your back. The arms should rest along the sides, palms downwards. Raise the right leg and make a big circle by rotating the leg clockwise. While raising the leg up inhale and exhale while bringing it back. In this way make 5 to 20 circles without touching the leg to the ground. After rotating in one direction, rotate the leg in the opposite direction (anti-clockwise). Now repeat the same with the other leg. This exercise can also be performed tying weight belts of 1kg to 1.5 kg round the ankle in order to make it more effective.

After doing this exercise with single legs, do it with both the legs simultaneously. Rotate the legs in as big a circle as you can. Rotate the legs clockwise and then again anti-clockwise. Breathing and repetition will remain same as I mentioned above. But don’t try this exercise with weight belts. Weight belts can only be used when we perform this exercise with single leg. When we perform Padvritasan with both the legs together it gives proper shape to the stomach also.

BEAT THE HEAT WITH YOGIC BREATHING

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 19:25:14 +0000

We tend to expose more of our body to sun especially during summer which results in the loss of water from our body by process of draining (Sweat) and so there is a lack of resistance and energy. Sheetali and Sitkari Pranayama have a calming and cooling effect upon the body and mind. These are especially useful in summer when several people experience restlessness due to heat. Practicing these Pranayama not only cools the body’s core temperature but also the mind thus making one feel serene, peaceful and calm in a moment. These have great energizing, soothing, relaxing and cooling effects on all the nerve channels and on the whole body. These pranayama also helps in stemming acidity of the stomach and blood pressure.

SHEETALI PRANAYAMA

First be seated comfortably in any of the meditative postures like Padmasana, Siddhasana or Sukhasana. Keep the waist, back, neck and the spinal column erect. Rest your hands on the knees. Keep the eyes gently closed and relax the whole body. Now gently bring the tongue outside the mouth as far as possible without feeling any tension or strain. Roll up both the sides of the tongue, so that the tongue forms a tubular structure, like a straw. Now inhale from the mouth through the ‘tubular’ tongue. As the air flows over the moist tongue, it greatly reduces the temperature of the inhaled breath. The inhalation should be deep without strain on the lungs or diaphragm. After inhalation, draw back the tongue, close your mouth and exhale through the nose.

SITKARI PRANAYAMA

First be seated comfortably in any of the meditative postures like Padmasana, Siddhasana or Sukhasana. Keep the waist, back, neck and the spinal column erect. Keep both your hands on the knees. Sit comfortably closing your eyes. Bring your jaws together. Now place the front portion of the tongue against the front teeth and the rest of the tongue on the palate. Keep the lips open. Now inhale through the mouth. Inhale through the right and left side of the lips while making the sound “Si-Si”. After inhaling, close your mouth. Retain breath. After retaining your breath comfortably as long as possible,exhale through both nostrils.

Begin by practicing 10 rounds and overtime increase both, the duration of each round as well as the total number of rounds. For general benefits, practice upto 15 rounds. However, for relief from symptoms created by hot weather, do upto 50 rounds.If you have Low Blood pressure then these pranayama can bring it further down. So you must be careful. If you suffer from respiratory conditions such as asthma, wheezing or bronchitis, please avoid these breathing exercises. Those with heart disease may do so but without breath retention. Chronic constipation sufferers should also refrain from this practice.

Yoga for Stress/Breath Out the Stress

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 19:24:19 +0000

Pranayama (Breathing exercise) are world’s oldest healing techniques which helps us to prevent irreversible damage to our health and well being by learning how to reduce stress without having to spend years visiting the doctor, taking harmful prescription drugs. For stress, Bhramari Pranayama is considered as the best breathing exercise. It has immediate relaxing effect on the brain. Bhramari pranayama is very useful for person in depression, anxiety, insomnia. It acts as a miracle in throat problem. The word Bhramari is derived from Sanskrit word ‘Bhramar’ which means humming bee, this is because while performing this pranayama one sounds like a humming bee. Brahmari Pranayama forms vibrations in the brain. By these vibrations the cerebral cortex sends impulses directly to the hypothalamus, which controls the ‘Pituitary’ gland, the master of all glands that’s why mental tension, agitation, hypertension, migraine, paralysis, high blood pressure and heart diseases are positively affected. It also gives the practitioner the taste of meditation, as the effect is quite similar to that. It improves the glamour of the face. Its benefits do not end here- it improves one’s concentration levels and memory also. In my personal experience the most beneficial aspect is the calmness we are able to experience. This is one of the ways we can achieve Conscious Relaxation.
To start with, sit in a suitable relaxed posture where in your spine is straight, like Padmasana or Vajrasana etc. Cover both the ears by pressing the thumbs of both your hands. Place your index fingers on the forehead and let the remaining 3 fingers close your eyes. Inhale through both the nostrils, taking a real slow deep breath. Keep your mouth closed and begin slowly exhaling, making humming sound of a bee like “hmmmm” while reciting AUM mentally. This completes on cycle of Bhramari pranayama now inhale again and repeat the process. One should start by practicing it 10-12 times which can be gradually increased to 25-30 times. Do take break whenever you feel like taking it. After you finish the desired number of rounds sit quietly while hands are placed on your knees. You will experience that the vibrations lasts for minutes after the pranayama is completed and you can feel the bliss. If children practice this pranayama regularly it helps them in studies by increasing their memory and concentration power.

Yoga for PMS and Menstrual Cramps

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 19:23:20 +0000

Pre-menstrual syndrome, or PMS, is a group of symptoms that start 5 to 10 days before the period. Most women have at least some symptoms of PMS, and the symptoms go away after their periods start. For some women, PMS is just a monthly bother. For others, it may be so severe that it makes it hard to even get through the day. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is characterized by uncomfortable mental and physical state that can occur about two weeks prior to menstruations. In that case yoga asanas are helpful to ease Menstrual Pain and makes you feel relaxed. But the yoga practice should be gentle so that abdomen remains inactive throughout the practice and menstrual flow can continue unobstructed. Inverted yoga asanas should be completely avoided.

Yoga poses suitable for relieving Menstrual Pain:

Marjariasana

To start with, come onto the floor on your hands and knees. Place a cushion under the knees to protect them from pressure and stress. Bring the hands shoulders width apart and the knees hips width apart. Become aware of the length and quality of the breath. Inhale slowly and completely. Open the chest forward, arching the back downward. Feel the tailbone and the crown of the head lifting equally towards the sky. Try to feel every part of the back, every vertebra. Exhale slowly and completely as you begin to arch the back upward. Tuck the tailbone and the crown of the head moving them towards each other and contract your abdominal muscles up towards your spine. Use your hands and knees for support in the pose. As you inhale, return to the first position and continue to coordinate the breath and the movement of the spine, repeating this sequence 5 to 20 times. When you are ready to stop simply bring the spine back to a neutral position, parallel to the floor. Use special caution practicing this yoga posture if you have a neck injury. Always keep your neck aligned with the spine. Do not turn your head toward your navel and also do not strain your back. If you find it difficult to completely round out your back, go only as far as you can and hold the pose. With time, your body will open and you will be able to completely arch your back. Marjariasana can also be practiced during pregnancy period but in that case abdominal muscles shouldn’t be pulled up towards the spine. It helps to release the tension which every woman gains so quickly in the upper back and in the shoulders during pregnancy.

Shishu asana

Sit on your knees with your feet together and buttocks resting on your heels. Separate your knees about the width of your hips. Place your hands on your thighs palms down. This is the vajraasana. Inhale deeply and then exhale as you bring your chest between your knees while swinging your arms forward. Rest your forehead on the floor, if possible, and then bring your arms around to your sides until the hands on resting on either side of your feet, palms up. Breathe gently through your nostrils as you hold the posture. Hold for about one to two minutes. Then return to the vajrasana. Repeat the posture 2 to 3 times.

Bhujangasana

Lie flat on the stomach on the mat with legs straight, feet together, toes facing outside, and forehead on the floor. Keep the palm on the ground beside the chest. Inhale slowly and raise the hand and trunk as in the shape of hood of the Cobra. Hold the position as long as you can, without experiencing any difficulty. Now exhale, while lowering the body. Repeat 3-5 times.

Dhanurasana

Lie flat on the stomach with the legs and feet together, and the arms and hands beside the body. Bend the knees and bring the heels close to the buttocks. Clasp the hands around the ankles. Place the chin on the floor. This is the starting position. Tense the leg muscles and push the feet away from the body. Arch the back, lifting the thighs, chest and head together. Keep the arms straight. In the final position the head is tilted back and the abdomen supports the entire body on the floor. The only muscular contraction is in the legs; the back and arms remain relaxed. Hold the final position for as long as is comfortable and then, slowly relaxing the leg muscles lower the legs, chest and head to the starting position. Release the pose and relax in the prone position until the respiration returns to normal. Repeat this pose 2 to 3 times.

Yoga for Immune System

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 19:22:38 +0000

We know that changing season has most of us falling sick and for many of us, the arrival of autumn means it’s time to stock up on anti cold tablets and cough drops. Along with seasonal allergies, autumn means colder weather that can bring with it colds and flu. It’s difficult to avoid contact with viruses this particular time of the year. Rather than tense up and wish our neighbors had stayed home with their symptoms for the day, we remind ourselves that we cannot control the actions of others. We can, however, choose to take actions that boost our own immunity so that we are less susceptible. So yoga can help by strengthening and balancing our immune system. Yoga postures, pranayama, and meditation are powerful tools for helping to stimulate or calm the immune response depending on the situation. Bhastrika pranayama is the easiest technique to strengthen the immune system. Bhastrika means bellows. A bellows is a device for forcing air in a concentrated way usually to help a fire burn. It helps to throw out toxins and cures illnesses of respiratory track. It also increases warmth in the body and helps to prevent common cold.

Follow the steps to learn Bhastrika pranayama. Be seated in any comfortable posture like Padmasana, Siddhasana or Sukhasana. Place your hands on your knees. Feel relaxed. Focus on your breathing pattern and be relaxed. Breathe in by inhaling forcefully through both the nostrils. Make sure that your lungs are full with air. Once you inhale fully, exhale with great force making hissing sound. In Bhastrika pranayama one needs to apply force while breathing in and breathing out. You can determine how much speed to apply while inhaling and exhaling keeping in mind your heath and endurance power. When you breathe in while performing Bhastrika pranayama, your abdominal should not blow up. Instead your chest area should blow up. Repeat the procedure for 5 to 10 times. It should be practiced 2-minuts minimum and 5-minuts maximum everyday. If one should feel tired during practice, must stop immediately and resume after some relax. Those who have high blood pressure or heart disease should not practice Bhastrika pranayama. This is the best breathing exercise for lungs. It makes the lungs healthy and improves strength. It directly affects all respiratory system of body and cures all lungs related problems. Incase both the nostrils do not open because of ailments like severe cough or sinus etc; the practitioner should first close the right nostril and do respiration (exhalation and inhalation) through the left nostril. Then the left nostril should be closed and respiration should be done by the right nostril. This method of alternate breathing should be continued at the desired speed viz. slow, moderate or fast, till both the nostrils open simultaneously.

Yoga for Hair Growth – Hair Loss Treatment

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 19:21:51 +0000

Hair loss is a universal phenomena caused by hereditary problems, poor blood circulation in head, poor diets, stress, etc. Yoga helps a lot in hair loss prevention. Yoga Asanas can improve the blood circulation in the head and help you overcomes stress and anxiety. Let me tell you about Shirshasana which does wonders to curb hair loss and improve hair growth. As the blood circulation to the scalp is increased, it promotes hair growth and improves the quality of sleep. Regular practice of this posture enhances awareness and improves the memory. Shirshasana is considered as the King of Asanas due to its effect on the entire body. The Sanskrit word ‘Shirsha’ actually means head. Hence this posture is better known as The headstand posture. Its physical and mental benefits derive both from emphasis on balance and the body’s inverted position. The other body parts that are benefited through this Asana are the endocrine glands; the Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid and Pineal glands. Shirshasana restores the position of vital organs by reversing gravity.

To start with, Fold both the legs at the knees and be seated on the heels of the feet. The body, neck, spine and head should be kept erect. Palms can be placed on the knees. Breathe normally. Interlock the fingers of hands and place them on the soft padding by leaning forward. Keeping elbows shoulder widths apart, gently place the back of the head on the inner side of the interlocked fingers. Now slowly lift knees from the floor and take one or two steps towards the head. Inhale and simultaneously lift the legs gently so that they are in a vertical position. Keeping the back straight, relax and breathe deeply from the abdomen.

Hold the sirshasana for 15-30 seconds. The time duration can be increased gradually up to three minutes with practice. While returning to the initial normal position, first bend the knees and place one leg on the floor first and then bring the other down. There are several variations to the sirshasana that you can try when you are comfortable with the normal position of it. First try spreading your legs wide apart, carefully separating them very slowly, while maintaining your balance, until they are as far apart as is comfortable. Bring your legs together before returning from the posture. Next you can try placing the soles of your feet together in a Butterfly position while steadily holding the pose.

Without the correct way of lifting the legs up, it is practically impossible to stand in this pose in the right way. The neck is sensitive when you are aligned incorrectly in the shirshasana, you can easily get injured. You should not attempt this posture if you are suffering from high or low blood pressure or any neck problem.

Yoga for Flabby Arms

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 19:20:30 +0000

In the summer season, there is a common question asked by many people, especially women. How to tone up flabby arms? If someone has Flabby arms sometime s/he feels a little ashamed because of their appearance especially if they like wearing those T-shirts, strappy dresses or sleeveless tops. There are two reasons for flabby arms, one is being overweight and the other reason is loss of tone to the muscles at the back of the arm, the triceps muscle. There are three main muscle groups in the upper arms: deltoids are high up on the outer part of the arms, up and over the shoulders; biceps are on the inner/front part of the upper arms; and triceps are on the upper back part of the arms. Plank pose (Ardha Chaturanga Dandasana) is very effective arm- toning exercise which incorporates movements for all three of these important muscle groups. Plank pose (Ardha Chaturanga Dandasana) will not only burn extra fat but also strengthens and tones the arms muscles so your strong and toned arms will allow you to wear your favourite dresses with confidence and they make the rest of your life easier, by enabling you to lift and carry things like groceries, babies, packages etc.

Begin with Plank Pose (Ardha Chaturanga Dandasana); Get down on your hands and knees. Exhale and slowly stretch one leg back so that the knee is straight. With the next exhalation, place your other leg beside it. Your feet should be about 6 to 8 inches apart, and your toes curled under. Balance on your hands and your feet. Breath has not to be hold in this pose. Gaze down between your hands and Make sure that your body is in a straight line from your shoulders to your feet. Do not allow your hips and butt to sag too low or poke too high. Hold this pose for 15 seconds to 2 minutes and come down by bending your knees and sitting back on the floor. Repeat this pose up to three times. It can take some time to build up enough strength to hold the pose for more than 15 seconds so be careful not to over-stress your arms and shoulders. This asana also develops and strengthens core strength and abdominal muscles. There are a few advanced variations to this pose. In the one of the variations, technique and duration will remain same as I mentioned above but lift your one leg up and hold the pose. After this repeat it by lifting the other leg. This can put more pressure on the lower back, so be careful when using this variation. Do not practice Plank Pose if you are suffering a wrist injury, especially from repetitive strain injury.

Yoga for Back Pain

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 19:19:32 +0000

Back pain can be extremely difficult to deal with, especially if it is severe. Back pain sufferers always want to find a treatment for relief as quickly as they can. Yoga asanas are one of the most effective ways of preventing and treating chronic back pain. Strengthening the muscles that support the spine with yoga asanas can prevent, reduce and in some cases eliminate back pain. Yoga incorporates stretching and relaxation, which reduces tension in stress-carrying muscles. Whether you have lower left back pain or lower right back pain, these asanas are effective in both the cases.

Yoga Asanas to Prevent Back Pain

Marjariasana

Setu Bandhasana

To start with, lie down on your back and bend both the knees, while placing your feet flat on, and parallel to, the floor. Keep your legs and feet hip-width apart and parallel to each other. Your arms need to go to the side of your body. Keep your palms facing downward and touch the heels with your fingertips. The arms should be placed down in such a way that area between the shoulder blades lifts from the ground gently. As you inhale, put down pressure into your arms and shoulders, thrusting with your feet, so as to lift your chest fully, raising the spine upwards. But make sure your weight is resting equally on your shoulders and feet. Now, take a couple of slow and deep breaths and hold the position for 5 to 7 breaths. As you hold the pose, focus on breathing and lengthening your spine as you arch your body like a bridge. Now while exhaling your breath, return to the original position and gradually, roll the spine back to the floor.

Pavanamuktaasana

Lie flat on the back. Inhale and bend the right knee and pull it close to the torso with both hands while interlocking the fingers just below the knee. Keep the left leg flat on the floor. Hold the inhaled breath for a few seconds then exhale slowly through the nostrils and lift the back, shoulders and head off the floor and touch the knee with the forehead. Hold the exhaled breath for a few seconds then slowly inhale and return the back, shoulders and head to the floor. Remain holding the knee. Hold the inhaled breath for a few seconds then exhale while bringing the right leg to the floor. Lie flat on the back for a few seconds then repeat beginning with the left leg. Repeat this pose 5 to 10 times with each leg.

Bhujangasana

Dhanurasana

Yoga for Constipation

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 19:18:47 +0000

Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints caused by unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. As food moves through the colon, the colon absorbs water from the food while it forms waste products, or stool. Muscle contractions in the colon then push the fecal matter toward the rectum. By the time the fecal matter reaches the rectum it is hard. Constipation occurs when the colon absorbs too much water or if the colon’s muscle contractions are slow, causing the stool to move through the colon too slowly. In this condition, bowel movement is irregular, painful or bowels are not emptied completely when it moves. If such problem remains untreated for longer time, it can cause serious health disorders. Yoga can provide an effective remedy for constipation. With the regular practice of asanas the muscles of large intestine become stronger and help in easy waste elimination. Yoga asanas massages and stretches the abdominal organs to help reduce constipation.

Yoga Techniques for curing constipation

Supta vajrasana

For vajrasana go down on your knees with legs together and toes pointing out behind you, and sit back on your heels. Your big toes should touch with heels apart, and the spine should be straight. It is important to keep the spine, the neck and the head, upright in one straight line in this Asana. This is vajrasana. After a little practice, this Asana can be maintained for a long time. In the daily routine it should be kept for five minutes to experience good results. With more practice it can be kept for three hours. Now for supta vajrasana start from Vajrasana. Slowly take the help of right elbow, then left elbow and place them on the ground towards backside. Slowly straighten you hands and completely lie on your back. Shoulders should rest on the ground. Beginners may keep their hands on respective thighs. Knees should remain together. Beginners may keep their knees apart if they find it difficult to keep them together. After practicing this position well, making the shape of a scissor with both hands bring them under the shoulders. Right hand will remain under left shoulder and left under the right, head in the middle of them. While returning to the original position, first take out your hands and place it by the side of your body. Now, with the help of elbows sit as in the first position. Those feeling trouble while practicing even Vajrasana, should not resort to the practice of this Asana.

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Ardha Matsyendrasana begins from the sitting resting position. Sit extending both the legs together in front, hands by the side, palms resting on the ground. Fold the right leg at knee. Slowly set the right heel at the perineum. Now folding the left leg, bringing it from above the right knee, places it by its side on the ground. The knee of the left leg should remain towards sky. Now bring the right hand on the left side of the left knee. The left knee should remain at the left side of the right armpit. Now straighten the right hand and hold the toe or ankle of the left leg. Twisting the body to the left side, look backwards, place the left hand bringing it from the back on the right thigh. Gaze should be towards back. While returning to the original position, first release the hand from the thigh and turn head forward. Now bring the back to normal position after loosening the right hand. Bring the left leg in original position. Now bring the right leg also original position. Repeat it similarly from the other side by folding the left leg first. It is very beneficial for the muscles of shoulder and back but those suffering from stiffness in spine should practice it very carefully.

Bhujangasana

Dhanurasana

Uddiyana Bandha

This posture can be performed while sitting or standing. Take a deep breath. Exhale completely until no air is left in your lungs and belly. In both, the standing and sitting position you should place your hands on your knees and lean forward during exhalation which will help you to press all air out. After exhalation, hold your breath and contract your belly muscles so that your navel is pulled further inside and up, towards your middle back. Stay in that position until you feel like inhaling. For coming out of the yoga pose relax your belly muscles and straighten your body with inhalation. There are a few important points to remember when beginning the practice of Uddiyana Bandha: perform it only on an empty stomach, and only after an exhalation, never before an inhalation. While doing Uddiyana Bandha always keep your chin down touching the chest but in the case of having cervical problem the gap of one fist should remain. Don’t do this Bandha if you have a hernia or serious heart or abdominal problems. Please take care not to overwork or cross your limits. It could make you dizzy and you even lead to fainting, if you don’t listen to your body.