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Our respiratory health is seriously at risk due to the extreme pollution levels in Delhi NCR, which are caused by a heavy layer of haze. Prolonged exposure to detrimental pollutants can impair lung function and result in conditions such as lung cancer, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Even while there isn’t much we can do to stop the declining air quality, it’s still critical to take precautions to protect our respiratory health.
Three yoga positions that protect lungs from pollution
1. The camel posture or Ustrasana
The camel pose, also known as Ustrasana, is a good yoga practice for respiratory health. It requires extending the throat and chest with a deep backbend. This pose increases lung capacity and facilitates lung opening. In addition to helping with posture, upstrasana can ease shoulder and neck strain. As a useful supplement to your yoga practice, Ustrasana can help expand the chest and increase oxygen intake, which can help counteract the negative effects of pollution on the respiratory system.
2. The cobra posture or Bhujangasana
Yoga’s Bhujangasana pose resembles the rising head stance of a cobra. Especially helpful for reducing the negative effects of pollution on your respiratory system is this position. Better airflow is made possible by opening up the lungs and stretching the chest. Frequent practice can improve lung capacity and lessen the strain on the respiratory muscles.
3. Headstand or Sirsasana
Headstand, also known as sirsasana, is a challenging yoga practice with several health advantages. It encourages improved blood and oxygen circulation to the brain and lungs by inverting the body’s gravitational pull. This pose has the potential to enhance the respiratory system and aid in bodily detoxification. To prevent any injuries, headstands must only be performed under the supervision of a qualified yoga teacher.
