effective yogasanas to beat diabetes
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Effective Yogasanas to Beat Diabetes
Diabetes today is not an ailment affecting only the elderly but it is very often spotted in children and
youngsters too. Leading busy and stressful lives, lack of regular exercise, eating unhealthy food etc. are
some of the reasons why it has become so rampant these days. Scientists all over the world are looking
for various ways to control the disease including holistic approaches. One of the most popular forms of
exercise recommended for everyone, especially diabetics, is the ancient form of exercise - yoga.
The regular practice of yoga reduces stress, helps one lose weight, lowers blood pressure, regulates
blood sugar and helps improve our health naturally and completely. There are a number of yogasanas
that help in reducing problems that we face regularly like body aches, constipation, menstruation
problems, stress and many more.
Yoga plays a vital role in controlling diabetes. Here are a few yogasanas that will help you control your
blood sugar levels:
1. Surya Namaskar: Surya namaskar or sun salutation is one of the most effective asanas for
diabetics. The 12 poses included in the exercise increase blood circulation and thus improve
insulin production in the body.
2. Setubandhasana: This asana helps control blood pressure, improves digestion and strengthens
the neck and spine. Lie flat on your back, exhale and push up off your feet, such that your head
and neck remain on the mat while the body is in the air.
3. Balasana: Known as the child’s pose, this asana is the perfect stress buster. Sit on your heels,
exhale and bend forward from your waist with your arms stretching in front of you. As it is a
relaxing pose, breathe normally and stay in that pose for at least a few minutes.
4. Vajrasana: The perfect pose to relax your mind and improve digestion, Vajrasana helps you find
peace. Sit on your knees with your buttocks resting on your heels, place your palms on your
knees, breathe slowly and relax.
5. Ardha Matsyendrasana: This asana helps improve lung capacity, loosens the spine and resolves
back problems. Sit with your legs outstretched and your spine erect. Bend your left leg close to
your right hip; take your right leg over your left knee. Placing your left hand on your right knee
and the right hand behind you, twist your head and shoulders to your right and breathe deeply.
Do the same on the other side.
6. Dhanuranasa: Dhanurasana helps strengthen the spine, beats stress, fatigue and relieves
constipation. Lie on your stomach with your feet slightly apart. Lift your knees up and hold your
ankles. Breathe in and lift your torso off the ground and look straight ahead. Hold the pose for
15-20 seconds and then relax.
Practice yoga on a daily basis at least for 15 minutes and feel excellent both at a mind and body
level.
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