World Asthma Day 2023: 5 Powerful Yoga Asanas to Cure Asthma Naturally

Yoga for asthma has been shown to reduce symptoms of the condition. Here are 6 beneficial poses that one can try.

World Asthma Day 2023: ‘World Asthma Day’ is celebrated annually on May 2. According to a study by the Global Asthma Network (GAN), India accounts for more than 42 percent of the world’s asthma deaths. Yoga for asthma has been shown to reduce symptoms of the condition. Asthma is a condition that causes the airways to narrow and swell. The swelling leads to mucus buildup and makes breathing very difficult. Yoga for asthma patients involves breathing exercises that crucially help asthma patients and is a great way to cure this disease.

World Asthma Day 2023: 5 Powerful Yoga Asanas to Treat Asthma Without Side Effects

1. Kapal Bhati: This breathing technique relaxes the mind and energizes the nervous system. It also cleanses all the nadis (energy channels) and improves blood circulation.
2. Badhakonasana (butterfly pose): The butterfly pose stimulates and improves blood circulation, relieves fatigue and has a therapeutic effect on asthma.
3. Poorvottanasana (upward plank pose): The Upward Plank Pose also helps to improve the respiratory system and stimulate the thyroid gland, it also strengthens the wrists, back, arms, and spine.
4. Shavasana (Corpse Pose): This asana helps bring the body into a meditative state, rejuvenates it, and also helps reduce anxiety and pressure. A calm and relaxed body is essential to combat asthma.
5. Pavanamuktasana (wind relief pose): This effective asana is good for people with asthma as it massages the abdominal organs and helps in digestion and release of gases.
6. Saturday Bandhasana (Bridge Pose): The bridge pose opens the chest and lungs and also prevents thyroid problems. It also improves digestion and is very useful for asthma patients.