The procedure of meru Vakrasan

Stretch the legs forward in sitting position. Vertebral column should be straight. Turn the trunk slightly to the right and place the right hand behind the body close to the left buttock, with the fingers pointing backward. Place the left hand behind and slightly to the side of the right buttock, as close as possible to the right hand. Bend the left knee and place the foot outside the right knee. Twist the head and trunk as far as it is comfortable using hands as levers, while keeping the spine upright and straight. Hold the final position, relaxing the back. Look over the right shoulder as far as possible. Reenter the trunk, relax for a few seconds and then twist again. Practice up to 5 times and then repeat on the other side.

Procedure of Bhu Namanasan --- Sit with the spine erect and legs outstretched. Place hands to the side of the right hip. Move the right hand back slightly further behind the body with the fingers to the right, using the arms and shoulders as forehead to the floor, close to the hand placed straight as possible. Try to keep both buttocks on the floor. Hold the final position for a short while. Slowly raise and return to the starting position. Repeat the movement on the other side. This completes one round. Practice up to 5 rounds.

Procedure of Gomukhasan --- Place the heel of the left leg by the side of the right buttock. Place the right leg on the left thigh. The knees should be one above the other. Place the left arm behind the back and right arm over the right shoulder. Try to clasp the fingers of both hands behind the back. Trunk should be straight. Eyes closed.

Shithilikaran ---  after every asan, reset in adwasan for 15-30 seconds. At the end of a series of asans, practice shavasan followed by yoga nidra.

Ajapa Japa --- Inhaling and exhaling with complete consciousness and awareness of relaxation from muladhara chakra to agna chakra and from agna chakra to muladhara chakra is extremely beneficial. With every breath the flow of kprana through the muscles of back should be visualized. This keeps the body and mind peaceful; and accelerates the healing process.

Food --- In the beginning, light semi-liquid food should be taken. Juices of vegetables are the best. After sometime, khichadi can be taken. Vegetable juice and khichadi eliminate constipation. As the condition improves patient can be given rice, dal, vegetables and roti. Non-vegetarian dishes, cheese, oily and fried food, milk, ghee and heavy meals should be avoided.

Some other suggestions:- Stop the forward bending asanas at least for six months, until the disease gets cured completely. Sukhasan, padmasan, and siddhasan should not be practiced. Contact an expert yoga trainer.