• What is sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is an extremely dangerous sleep disorder. It stops and starts breathing over and over again while sleeping.

• What are all the causes of sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea has many different possible causes. In adults, the most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea is excess weight and obesity, which is associated with the soft tissue of the mouth and throat. During sleep, when the throat and tongue muscles are more relaxed, this soft tissue can cause the airway to become blocked.

Other causes are aging, narrowed airway, alcohol, smoking, genetics nasal congestion, etc

• What are all the symptoms of sleep apnea?

Loud and frequent snoring, Waking up at night, feeling short of breath, choking or gasping for air during sleep, Morning headache, insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, Sleepiness during routine activities, Memory loss, poor concentration, Moodiness, Depression or Irritability, Decreased sexual desire, Impotency, dry mouth.

• What are all the effects of untreated sleep apnea?

High blood pressure heart disease including heart attack, Spinal or brain stem injury, neurological disease, Stroke, driving, and work-related accidents, pre-diabetes, sleepiness, psychological disorders.

• How yoga helps sleep apnea?

Yoga can alleviate sleep apnea when practiced correctly and continuously.

Yoga therapy for sleep apnea includes breathing improvement, toning the required muscles, weight reduction, quality of sleep by considering various aspects also. The therapeutic approach should be customized according to the individual.