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Yoga Asanas To Boost Immune System & Prevent Infections
Here is a list of a few yoga asanas that help to boost immunity and prevent infections. Read on to know more.
Do
you
suffer
from
frequent
cold
and
cough,
or
tend
to
suffer
from
allergies
frequently?
Then
these
might
be
a
few
of
the
signs
and
symptoms
of
a
weak
immune
system.
If
this
has
been
bothering
you
then
there
are
certain
yoga
asanas
that
help
in
boosting
the
immunity
level.
Our immune system is nothing but a group of cells, tissues and organs that help to defend the body against bacteria and parasites. Having a strong immune system is highly important to prevent any kind of infection.
Also Read: Nutrients To Strengthen Immune System
Whenever you have a cold or a cough, the first thing you do is quickly pop in medicines that are available over the counter. But every time you get a cold or a cough popping in these pills might harm your body. It is always better to take up natural ways to prevent the infections.
Having a strong immune system is therefore very important to keep the infections at bay. So how do we boost the immunity level? Yoga is one of the best ways to boost the immune system and prevent infections.
Here are a few yoga asanas that help in boosting the immunity level. Take a look.
1. Balasana (Child Pose):
Step-by-step procedure to perform Balasana.
a. Kneel down on the floor.
b. Then bend your torso and rest it on the thighs. The forehead should rest on the floor.
c. The arms should be placed on either side of the body and slowly press the chest on the thighs.
d. Gently stretch your arms further so that your torso and spine also feel the stretch.
e. Focus on your breathing once you are comfortable.
f. Continue this for a few seconds and then come out of the position.
2. Kapalabhati Pranayama:
Step-by-step procedure to perform Kapalabhati Pranayama:
a. With your spine straight sit in a comfortable position.
b. Rest your hands on your thighs and palms on your knees.
c. Concentrate and then take deep breaths through your nostrils. Sniff by taking short breaths and make sure that your lower belly contracts when you breathe out.
d. Do this breathing for about 40-50 times per minute. Slowly the number can increase.
3. Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
Step-by-step procedure to perform Ustrasana:
a. Kneel down on the floor. Keep your hands at the back of your pelvis with your palms supporting the hips.
b. Slowly draw your tailbone towards your pubis and make sure that you feel the pull at the naval.
c. Slowly lean down with your head up and arms straight and hold your foot with the hands.
d. Make sure that you do not strain the neck.
e. Hold on to the position for about 30-40 seconds and then slowly come out.
4. Setubandhasana (Bridge Pose)
Step-by-step procedure to perform Setubandhasana:
a. Lie down entirely on your back and then fold your knees.
b. Place your arms on either side with the palms facing down.
c. Slowly lift your back from the floor till your chin touches your chest.
d. Make sure that both the thighs are parallel to each other.
e. Balance the body and then hold on to the position for a few seconds.
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