3 asanas to improve capacity of lung
Breathing issues and tightness in the chest are just some of the problems that women with asthma face. Sometimes family history plays a role in it or stress, phobias, or pollution that cause asthma. Many believe that working out can make asthma worse. Yes, there are things that can trigger asthma attacks but that doesn’t give you an excuse to say goodbye to fitness. You can always try yoga for asthma. Read on to find out which all asanas are good for you if you have a common respiratory disease.If you are an asthmatic, first you should know asthma triggers to help you breathe better.
As for staying fit through yoga, Health Shots reached out to Dr Mickey Mehta, global leading holistic health guru and corporate life coach to know more.
Yoga for asthma
Here are some yoga asana for asthma:
1. Ustrasana
• Sit in a kneel down position.
• Inhale, bring your hands up, move your torso and pelvic region forward and take your hands behind your back or touch your heels.
• Exhale, slowly come down and relax.
2. Bhujangasana
• Lie down on your stomach while keeping your palms next to your chest.
• Inhale, slowly go up while expanding your chest and shoulders.
• Exhale and come down.
3. Setu Bandhasana
• Lie down on your back and then fold your legs.
• Keep your hands on the ground. Inhale and lift your chest and hips up.
• Hold the pose for 10 seconds, then exhale and slowly come down.
