To strengthen your lungs, do these 5 yoga asanas daily, you will stay away from pollution and diseases: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Poor air quality and hectic lifestyle have the worst effect on our lungs. If you are often struggling with the problem of shortness of breath or feeling weak, then yoga is the most effective solution. These 5 asanas help in completely opening your lungs and increasing their efficiency:

1. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

This asana is excellent for expanding the chest and increasing the flow of air to the upper part of the lungs.

Method: Lie down on your stomach and slowly raise your body up to the navel.

Benefit: It opens the chest muscles and activates the respiratory system.

2. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

While doing Dhanurasana the whole body is in a stretched position, which gives space to the lungs to draw more oxygen.

Method: Lying on the stomach, bend the knees and hold the ankles with hands and lift the body in the shape of a bow.

Benefit: It is a panacea for increasing lung capacity.

3. Chakrasana (Wheel Pose)

This is a little difficult but one of the most effective asanas. It stretches the chest completely.

Method: Lying on the back, lift the whole body upwards with the help of hands and legs.

Benefit: With this, the lungs become accustomed to breathing deeply and the heart also gets benefits.

4. Anulom-Vilom (Pranayama)

Although it is pranayama, there is nothing better than this for purifying the lungs.

Method: Inhale through one nose and exhale through the other.

Benefit: It removes dirt (toxins) from the lungs and improves the oxygen level in the blood.

5. Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

It is also called ‘Fish Asana’ and is especially famous for relieving lung disorders.

Method: Sitting in Padmasana, lie down on your back and raise your chest upwards and rest your head on the ground.

Benefit: It clears the bronchial tubes, thereby providing relief from diseases like asthma and bronchitis.

Important Tips for Practice:

Right time: Always do these asanas on an empty stomach or at least 4 hours after meals.

place: Always choose an open and airy place for yoga.

Continuity: Spend at least 15-20 minutes daily to get the benefits.