Yoga effectively reduces asthma symptoms.

Asthma, with its symptoms of coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness, causes many difficulties in the lives and daily activities of sufferers.

Regular exercise with the yoga poses below will help you prevent and reduce the symptoms of asthma.

Warrior Pose

This posture helps to expand the chest and lungs, reducing respiratory problems. Stand upright with your feet together and your arms at your sides. Step your right foot forward, bending your knee so that your thigh and lower leg form a 90-degree angle, while extending your left leg straight back. Clasp your hands together and raise them overhead, arching your chest forward. Hold this position for 20 seconds while breathing deeply. Then, return your right foot to its original position and repeat the movement on the other side.

Half-moon pose

Besides preventing osteoporosis, the half-moon pose also helps relieve headaches and runny noses. Place your right hand on the floor, about 30 cm from your right foot. Raise your left hand high, fingers pointing towards the ceiling. Shift your body weight onto your right leg and lift your left leg, looking at your left hand. Hold this position for 15 seconds, then lower your leg to the floor. Repeat this movement, switching sides.

Shoulder stand

This pose helps alleviate symptoms of asthma and ear, nose, and throat-related illnesses. Lie on your back on the floor with your legs straight and your arms along your sides, palms facing down. Lift your legs and press your hands down on the floor to raise your hips and bring your legs forward. Bend your elbows and place your hands on your lower back to support your body, maintain balance, and raise your legs straight up so they are perpendicular to the floor. Hold this position for 30 seconds while breathing deeply. Then, bend your knees, place your hands palms down, and lower your body back to the floor. When your back touches the floor, straighten your knees and lower your legs to return to the starting position.

Plow position

This pose helps relieve stress and reduce asthma symptoms. Lie on your back with your legs extended straight and perpendicular to the floor, and your arms along your sides with palms facing down. Slowly lift your hips and legs over your head until your toes touch the floor. Then, interlace your hands and hold the pose for 15 seconds while breathing deeply.

According to Thanh Nien newspaper