Yoga for Sciatica-1

The most effective Yoga Asanas for Sciatica related problems are: 
Tadasan (Mountain Pose)
Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
Triconasana-Uttitha and Parvso (Triangle Pose-extended and revolved)
Utthita Parsvakonasana
Salabhasana (Locust pose)
Dhanurasana (Bow pose)
Supta Padangusthasana
Ardha Chandrasana (Half moon Pose)
Urdhva Paschimottanasana
Bharadvajasan, Salamba Sarvangasna (Shoulder stand)
Setubandhasana (Bridge Pose)
Shavasna 

Tadasan (Mountain Pose)

Benefits 
Spine becomes flexible. Pain in the backbone is removed. 
Position of Readiness
Stand erect, legs together, hands by the side of the thighs. Gaze in front.
Steps
• Bring the hands up straight towards the sky, fingers pointing upward.
• Now slowly raise your heels and stand on toes. Raise heels as much as you can. Stretch body up as much as possible.
• While returning to the original position, bring your heels on the ground first.
• Slowly bring down your hands also. 
Daily Practice
Practice this for 6 to 8 Seconds initially. Slowly increase the time duration up to 10 seconds. 

Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)

 Already described in the previous posts. Please see.

Triconasana-Uttitha and Parvso (Triangle Pose-extended and revolved)

Already given in the previous posts. Please see.

Utthita Parsvakonasana ((Extended Side Angle Pose)  

Benefits 
Strengthens and stretches the legs, knees, and ankles. Stretches the groins, spine, waist, chest and lungs, and shoulders. Stimulates abdominal organs. Increases stamina.
Remedies: Constipation, Infertility, Low backache, Osteoporosis, Sciatica, Menstrual discomfort.
Note
If you have any neck problems don’t turn your head to look at the top arm; instead look straight ahead with the sides of the neck lengthened evenly, or look down at the floor. 
Position for readiness
Stand in Tadasana keeping your legs 3 feet apart. Start exhaling slowly and raise your arms parallel to the floor and reach them actively out to the sides, shoulder blades wide, palms down. 
Steps
• Slowly turn your left foot to the right and your right foot out to the right 90 degrees. Align the right heel with the left heel.
• Turn your right thigh outward, so that the center of the kneecap is in line with the center of the right ankle. 
• Roll the left hip slightly forward, toward the right, but rotate your upper torso back to the left. 
• Keep the left heel to the floor by lifting the inner left groin deep into the pelvis. Then exhale and bend your right knee over the right ankle, so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor.
• As you bend the knee aim the inner knee toward the little-toe side of the foot. If possible, bring the right thigh parallel to the floor. 
• As you continue to ground your left heel to the floor, exhale and lay the right side of your torso down onto (or bring it as close as possible to) the top of the right thigh. 
• Press your right fingertips (or palm) on the floor just outside of your right foot. 
• Actively push the right knee back against the inner arm; counter this by burrowing your tail bone into the back of your pelvis, toward the pubis. The inside of your right thigh should be parallel with the long edge of your sticky mat. 
• Firm your shoulder blades against the back ribs.
• Extend your left arm straight up toward the ceiling, then turn the left palm to face toward your head and with an inhalation reach the arm over the back of your left ear, palm facing the floor.
• Stretch from your left heel through your left fingertips, lengthening the entire left side of your body. Turn your head to look at the left arm. 
• Release your right shoulder away from the ear. Try to create as much length along the right side of your torso as you do along the left. 
• Stay for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Inhale to come up.
• Push both heels strongly into the floor and reach the left arm forcefully toward the ceiling to lighten the upward movement. 
• Reverse the feet and repeat for the same length of time to the left. Then come up and return to Tadasana. 
Salabhasana (Locust pose)
 
Benefits
It relieve arthritis and rheumatism. It strengthens the whole body, particularly the lungs, abdominal organs, sciatic nerves, prostate glands and the kidneys. It also provides relief in cases of diabetes, constipation, dyspepsia, bronchitis, etc. 
Note
Persons with a medical history of hernia, cardiac complaints and ulcer should avoid this asana. 
Position for readiness
Lie on your stomach with legs stretched, feet together, and chin resting on the ground. Keep both your hands under the thighs.
• While inhaling, slowly lift both your legs upwards and stretch as far as possible without bending the knees and toes.
• Stay in this position for 5 to 6 seconds.
• While exhaling, lower your legs slowly and bring back to the original position.
Daily Practice
Repeat this three to four times.