5 Gentle Yoga Asanas That May Ease Asthma Symptoms

Asthma is a persistent respiratory condition where the airways become inflamed, making breathing difficult. The common symptoms are wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and problems in speech. Yoga practice improves breathing, reduces stress, and enhances lung function. One should incorporate Yoga into daily practice to control the recurrence of attacks. Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Author, columnist, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, Yoga and Spiritual Leader shared some of the yoga poses that you can practice to ease asthma symptoms.

5 Gentle Yoga Asanas That May Ease Asthma Symptoms

Here are some beneficial yoga poses for Asthma:

Adhomukhisvanasana (Downward Facing Dog)

Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar highlighted that this pose encourages deep breathing. Here’s how you can do it:

• Begin with forward bending, place your palms on the mat.
• Move both feet backwards, lift the hips up, straighten the knees and elbows, and form an inverted ‘v’ shape.
• Try to push your heels to the floor.
• Put pressure on your palms and open your shoulder blades
• Hold the pose for 10 seconds.
• Inhale as you enter this pose.

Setubandh Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)

According to Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, this pose opens the chest and improves circulation. Here’s how you can do it:

• Lie down on your back.
• Fold your knees, hip-width apart.
• Inhale, lift your pelvis up and make sure your knees and ankles are aligned.
• Engage your glutes, interlock your palms and extend your hands under your back.
• Hold this pose for 10 seconds.

Chakrasana (Wheel Pose)

Chakrasana is the asana that expands the chest and the lungs get more oxygen. Here’s how you can do it:

• Lie on your back
• Fold your knees and ensure that your feet are placed firmly on the floor
• Place your palms next to your ears, with your fingers pointing forward.
• Inhale put pressure on your palms and legs and lift your entire body up to form an arch.
• Allow your head to fall gently behind and keep your neck relaxed
• Hold for 10 seconds.

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Paschimuttanasana (Forward Seated Bend)

It should be practiced in Shant Gati(slowly), it calms the mind and acts as a stress reliever. Here’s how you can do it:

• Begin with Dandasana
• Extend your arms upwards and keep your spine erect
• Exhale and empty your stomach, bend forward, lower your arms and grip your big toes with your fingers.
• Try to touch your knees with your nose
• Hold for 5 seconds.

Healing Walk

It is an ancient practice that offers profound benefits for managing Asthma. Here’s how you can do it:

• Stand upright with hands raised straight overhead, maintaining a shoulder distance apart. Walking barefoot gives maximum benefits.
• You can start by walking in a straight line, duration ranging from 30 seconds to 1 minute, in 4-5 sets.
• Gradually progress to 3-5 minutes distributed across 3 sets.

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One should aim to incorporate this practice into daily routine, ideally in the morning and evening.

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