10 ways Yoga can improve your lung capacity, ease symptoms of respiratory conditions
Incorporating Yoga into your regular fitness routine can enhance lung function, reduce respiratory symptoms and improve overall well-being. Here's how
Incorporating Yoga into your regular fitness routine can enhance lung function, reduce respiratory symptoms and improve overall well-being. Here's how
Published on Mar 17, 2024 07:00 AM IST 11 Photos
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Yoga offers several benefits for improving lung capacity and easing symptoms of respiratory conditions. In an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz of HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, shared, “Yoga offers a holistic approach to improving lung capacity and managing respiratory conditions by combining breathing techniques, strengthening exercises, stress reduction and mindful movement. By incorporating Yoga into a regular routine, individuals can experience enhanced respiratory function, reduced symptoms, and improved overall well-being.” He elaborated here's how:(Instagram/mindfulbyminna)
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1. Breathing Techniques (Pranayama): Pranayama focuses on breath control and can significantly enhance lung function. Techniques like deep breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and alternate nostril breathing can expand lung capacity, increase oxygen intake, and improve respiratory efficiency.(File Photo)
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2. Strengthening Respiratory Muscles: Yoga poses (asanas) such as Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana), Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana), and Fish Pose (Matsyasana) engage and strengthen the muscles involved in breathing, including the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. Stronger respiratory muscles enhance lung capacity and efficiency. (Photo by LittPro Inc on Unsplash)
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3. Improving Posture: Poor posture can restrict lung expansion and reduce respiratory function. Yoga helps correct posture imbalances by promoting alignment and awareness of body positioning. Poses like Mountain Pose (Tadasana) and Warrior Pose (Virabhadrasana) encourage proper spinal alignment, allowing for better lung expansion and airflow. (Photo by creative market)
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