Yoga asanas to improve functioning of lungs: Malaika Arora’s trainer shares tips

“Breathing is life. By practicing these yoga asanas, improve your lung functioning and overall respiratory health. Practice more asanas like these for a better health,” wrote Sarvesh as he shared three yoga asanas.

Yoga comes with multiple health benefits. Performing yoga asanas on a regular basis helps in strengthening of the bones and several muscle groups. It also helps in developing physical as well as mental strength. Regular practice of yoga helps in boosting stability, balance and the posture of the body. Health experts recommend incorporating yoga in the daily fitness routine in order to have a healthier lifestyle and a fitter body. Yoga is known for relaxing the mind as well. It helps in inducing better sleep and alleviating symptoms of stress and anxiety. It also helps in relieving the body of pain, and reducing the risk of several chronic illnesses.

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Yoga can also help in boosting the functioning of the lungs. It is important to breathe right and maintain good lung health. Addressing this, Sarvesh Shashi, yoga trainer to several Bollywood celebrities including Malaika Arora, wrote, “Breathing is life. By practicing these yoga asanas, improve your lung functioning and overall respiratory health. Practice more asanas like these for a better health.” He further added that according to studies, it has been observed that practice of yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation can help in boosting the functioning of the lungs. He further suggested three yoga asanas that can be practised at home on a regular basis, in order to improve lung capacity.

Bhujangasana

Matsyasana

Dhanurasana

The yoga asanas suggested by Sarvesh in the video comes with multiple health benefits. Bhujangasana helps in stretching the muscles in the chest, shoulders and the abdominal area. It also helps in rejuvenating the heart, enhancing flexibility and decreasing stiffness in the lower back. Matsyasana, on the other hand, helps in reducing abdominal fat, strengthening the spine and promoting respiration. It also helps in alleviating symptoms of respiratory problems. Dhanurasana helps in enhancing blood circulation, adjusting the posture of the body and managing symptoms of Diabetes and chest ailments.