The holistic, old-fashioned science of wellness is called Yoga where Yoga postures are performed to maintain a strong body and healthy respiratory system as your ability to breathe and take in oxygen improves when your lungs are working effectively. A vital factor in preventing lung disease, boosting immunity, and maintaining peak fitness is having healthy lungs.
According to health experts, making Yoga a daily practice helps improve flexibility, strengthens the chest muscles and keeps the body healthy. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, founder of Akshar Yoga Institutions, Himalaya Yoga Ashram and World Yoga Organization, suggested: “Start by modifying some aspects of your lifestyle and putting diaphragmatic breathing, basic deep breathing and pranayama exercises as Khand Pranayama, Anulom Vilom and Kapal Bhati in practice. Practice yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation for at least 30 minutes three or four days a week.
He recommended these 5 easy asanas while paying close attention to your breath:
1. Hastha Uttanasana
Begin by assuming a straight posture (Samasthithi). Make sure your palms are facing each other as you raise your arms. Gently lean back while keeping your head tucked into your arms. Your eyes should stay open and your knees should stay straight.
2. Vajrasana – Lightning Bolt Pose
With your arms at your sides, maintain a straight posture. Gently kneel down on your mat. Point your toes out and place your pelvis on your heels. Your thighs should press against your calf muscles at this point. Keep your heels a small distance from each other. With your hands palms up, place them on your knees. Put your back straight and look forward.
3. Paschimottanasana – Seated Forward Bend
Start in Dandasana with your legs extended forward. She keeps her back straight as she raises her arms in the air. As she leans forward at the hips and rests her upper body on top of her lower body, she exhales and empties her stomach. Drop your arms and place your fingertips on your big toes. Try to get her nose as close to her knees.
4. Ustrasana – Camel Pose
Put your hands on your hips as you sit on your knees. Your palms should be on your feet as you arch your back. Maintain a neutral neck position. Hold this position for a few breaths. Exhale, then slowly return to the starting position. Pull your hands back and place them on your hips as you stand up.
5. Balasana – Child’s Pose
Inhale as you raise your arms above your head as you kneel down and stand on your heels. Exhale as you lean your upper body forward. Supporting the pelvis on the heels, rest the forehead on the floor.
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