The bladder meridian is the longest of the body's twelve established meridians, or channels through which ki energy flows. This meridian begins at the corners of the eyes, travels through the body and ultimately terminates in the tips of the toes.
For elderly Americans, finding simple, commonsensical ways to stay healthy year after year is one of their top priorities. This may be why so many individuals at Arizona yoga retreats engage in stretching exercises for seniors. Using a mind-body regimen, enthusiasts report experiencing benefits in many of the body's organ systems, including the skin, joints, digestive tract and bladder.
The latter was the basis of Dahn Yoga's latest Meridian of the Month. The holistic program, which has been helping Americans relax and stay fit for more than 15 years, announced that it would feature bladder meridian exercises during the month of July.
These activities may relieve aches and pains, open up the body's natural energy channels or even reduce the severity of lower back and bladder problems.
The bladder meridian is the longest of the body's twelve established meridians, or channels through which ki energy flows. This meridian begins at the corners of the eyes, travels through the body and ultimately terminates in the tips of the toes.
Dahn Yoga and Health Centers suggested several exercises that may open up this meridian and allow the body's organic forces to flow more freely. One is to simply lift one leg at a time, gently shaking it for a period of 10 seconds or so. Another is to lie on your stomach and lift the torso up with your arms, using gravity to naturally redirect energy to your pelvis.
While it is important to visit a doctor for any health problems you may be having, many yoga experts believe that doing stretching exercises may supplement traditional treatment regimens for bladder ailments.
Some of the most common bladder problems include incontinence and urinary tract infections. These affect approximately 25 million and 16 million Americans, respectively, according to the National Association for Continence and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
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