Due to burning of stubble and firecrackers during Diwali, the air quality deteriorates a lot. Due to which many health problems have to be faced. Pollution has a very bad effect on the lungs. Due to this, one may have to face many dangerous diseases including cough, wheezing, difficulty in breathing. Today we tell you how you can get rid of this through yoga. If you want to keep the respiratory tract clean in air pollution, then you can do yoga related to the lungs. Yoga can help in clearing the respiratory tract and reducing the load of pollutants and microorganisms.

Yoga, a technique that is thousands of years old, has many asanas and pranayama techniques that can improve lung capacity. Studies have confirmed many benefits of yoga for the lungs and say that controlled breathing during yoga can reduce anxiety, promote relaxation and provide more oxygen to the blood circulation.

benefits of doing yoga

Improves lung function: Yoga can improve lung capacity and function and help open up clogged airways.

Reduces inflammation: Yoga can help reduce inflammation and improve immunity.

Promotes relaxation: Yoga can reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

Increases oxygenation: Yoga can increase the amount of oxygen in your bloodstream.

Some yoga asanas and pranayama techniques that can help combat pollution include:-

Ushtrasana (Camel Pose)

Stretches the chest and throat, and is beneficial for respiratory health

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

Mimics the pose of a cobra with the head raised, and is beneficial for combating the effects of pollution on your respiratory system

Shirshasana (Standing on the head)

Reverses the body's gravity, which promotes better circulation of blood and oxygen to the brain and lungs.

cranial occlusion

A rapid breathing exercise that involves forcefully exhaling through the nose