23 Most Effective Yoga Poses for Lung Health

Our lungs connect us with the universe. Every cell in our body needs oxygen to survive. Lungs inhale air and transports oxygen to the cells through blood and exhales carbon dioxide thereby maintaining the body in healthy state. Healthy lungs promote immune function.

How Does Yoga Strengthen the Lungs?

Certain yoga poses aid in contraction and expansion of lungs thereby improving lung function.

For lungs to function at its best, it is essential that heart function is optimal. Since certain yoga poses promote heart health, lung health is naturally ensured.

According to acupuncture, kidney issues can negatively impact lungs resulting in respiratory conditions. Hence, performing poses that support kidney health will aid in improving lung function.

Regular practice of yoga poses and pranayama helps to improve lung capacity.

Yoga Poses for Lung Health

The below-mentioned yoga poses strengthen the lungs, heart and kidneys and aid in relieving from respiratory conditions.

1) Lotus Pose

Visit this page for Lotus Pose benefits and instructions.

2) Half Wheel Pose

Visit this page for Half Wheel Pose benefits and instructions.

3) Standing Forward Bend

Visit this page for Standing Forward Bend benefits and instructions.

4) Triangle Pose

Visit this page for Triangle Pose benefits and instructions.

5) Gate Pose

Visit this page for Gate Pose benefits and instructions.

6) Upward Bow Pose

Visit this page for Upward Bow Pose benefits and instructions.

7) Virya Stambhan Pose

Visit this page for Virya Stambhan benefits and instructions.

8) Camel Pose

Visit this page for Camel Pose benefits and instructions.

9) Cat Pose

Visit this page for Cat Pose benefits and instructions.

Note: Performing Cow Pose along with Cat Pose as a sequence will provide optimum benefits. Practice as a sequence for 5 to 10 times.

10) Cow Pose

Visit this page for Cow Pose benefits and instructions.

11) Twisted Pose

Visit this page for Twisted Pose benefits and instructions.

12) Half Spinal Twist

Visit this page for Half Spinal Twist benefits and instructions.

13) Seated Forward Bend

Visit this page for Seated Forward Bend benefits and instructions.

14) Cobra Pose

Visit this page for Cobra Pose benefits and instructions.

15) Locust Pose

Visit this page for Locust Pose benefits and instructions.

16) Bow Pose

Visit this page for Bow Pose benefits and instructions.

17) Bridge Pose

Visit this page for Bridge Pose benefits and instructions.

18) Wind Relieving Pose

Visit this page for Wind Relieving Pose benefits and instructions.

19) Shoulder Stand

Visit this page for Shoulder Stand benefits and instructions.

20) Plough Pose

Visit this page for Plough Pose benefits and instructions.

21) Fish Pose

Visit this page for Fish Pose benefits and instructions.

22) Legs Up the Wall Pose

Visit this page for Legs Up the Wall Pose benefits and instructions.

23) Rest Pose

Visit this page for Rest Pose benefits and instructions.

Performing the above-mentioned yoga poses will aid in relieving respiratory conditions and also strengthen lungs. Never push hard to achieve a pose to perfection. You can also use yoga blocks to support you while performing the poses.

Picture of இரமா தமிழரசு
Rama Thamizharasu

Welcome to yogaaatral. I am a yoga therapist, SEO consultant, writer and translator. If you love pets, we invite you to visit our pet blog @ https://voiceofapet.blogspot.com/ and our YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/@PetsDiaryandMomsToo

15 Best Yoga Poses for Indigestion

The importance of having healthy digestive function can never be over emphasized. In one of our earlier posts, we had written about yoga for constipation. Today's post will be about yoga for indigestion.

Read More »

Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Subscribe

    * indicates required
  • Search
  • Similar to Keezhadi excavations which bring to light the rich past of the Thamizh civilization, Thirumoolar's Thirumanthiram draws our attention to the unbelievably rich knowledge possessed by ancient Thamizh civilization in the field of medicine. It will be only right to say that Thirumoolar would have been the world's first anatomical scientist. 
  • English (UK)