Asthma is a long-term lung condition that damages the airways and causes breathing problems, coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Keeping it in control with asanas for asthma is a better management method.
Best Yoga Poses for Asthma
Yoga for asthma is highly beneficial since it has no side effects and improves your overall health as well. It offers a therapeutic impact on asthma patients when practised regularly. However, you shouldn’t practice yoga during an asthma attack.
Here are the best asanas that you should practice for asthma control.
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Setu Bandhasana/Bridge Pose
Lay down on the floor on Shavasana Pose to begin the asana, and place your feet flat on the floor while bending your knees. Now, firmly place both of your hands on either side of your torso, and gradually attempt to raise your body into the air while maintaining your weight on both hands and feet. Hold this position for 20 seconds and then return your body to Shavasana Pose.
Lay face down on the floor and place both hands near your ears. Stretch your back and abdominal muscles as you gradually raise your body from the torso by applying pressure to your palms. Stay in this position for 15-30 seconds, exhale, and then return to the face-down position.
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Pawanmuktasana/Wind-Relieving Pose
Take the Savasana position and bring both your knees up to your chest as you inhale. Try to bring your nose as near to your knees as you can while encircling your legs with your arms. Remain in this pose for 30 seconds. After that, return to the Savasana pose while breathing out.
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Ardha Matsyendrasana/Sitting Half Spinal Twist
Sit on the floor while keeping your spine straight. Place the sole of your left foot next to your right hip, bending your left leg. Bend your right leg but keep it flat on the floor. With your right hand behind you, place your left hand on your right foot, and look over your right shoulder by turning your waist, shoulders, and neck to the right. Maintain this posture while continuing to breathe in and out.
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Sukhasana/Cross-legged Sitting Pose
Sit with your back straight, keeping each foot beneath the opposing knee. Raise your shoulders towards your ears during inhalation. Lower them during exhalation but maintain a straight posture from head to pelvis. Keep your palms closed, and set your hands on your knees while breathing regularly.
Conclusion
Asthma has no permanent cure, but you can successfully control the condition with lifestyle changes and regular yoga practice. The yoga poses for asthma mentioned here are not too hard, even for beginners, and they work wonderfully in asthma patients. Remember to begin with the simplest pose and only after you have mastered that try practising the more difficult poses. Always consult a doctor and get a health insurance policy to cover medical costs.
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