Nowadays, we suffer from a lot of diseases and ailments. Out of them, Osteoporosis is the most deadly one. Yoga is one healthy way which can improve our health. Here are five yoga positions you may do to improve your bone health if you suffer from the deadly disease.
Yoga is the most beneficial way to cure many diseases. Nowadays, people suffer a lot in their routine lives. Sometimes, they also have severe health conditions like Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a nightmare for them. Yoga is the healthiest way which is beneficial in the treatment of the disease.
According to NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases, "Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone changes. It can lead to a decrease in bone strength which also increases the risk of fractures. Even just a few minutes of daily yoga exercises can increase bone density. It can also help to ease symptoms and lower your risk of complications related to the disease."
Let us look at the 5 yoga poses you can practice for healthier bone health:
1. Vrkasasana (Tree Pose):
In Vrkasasana, you stand tall, with your arms raised above your head, as done, in Tadasana or the mountain pose. Bend your right knee and rotate your right thigh outward. Make sure your pelvis does not turn. Take your right foot off the ground and place it above your ankle or knee of your left leg. Bring your palms in front of your chest. Keep your head straight ahead. Repeat on the other side.
2. UTTHITA PARSVAKONASANA (EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE POSE):
In this aasana, your start position should look like Virabhadrasana II or, the Warrior II pose. From there, stretch your torso and lower your left forearm onto your left thigh. Stretch your right arm up and over your right ear. After that, you stretch your right leg straight. Repeat this again on your other side. It is beneficial for curing Osteoporosis.
3. SALABHASANA (LOCUST POSE):
In this aasana, you lie face-down with your arms alongside your torso. Lift your chest up as you raise your legs and stretch them out behind you. At the same time, lift your upper body without straining. Make sure that your arms are stretched out along with your torso. Your palms should be facing down.
4. ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA (DOWNWARD-FACING DOG):
In this aasana, you take the tabletop position with toes tucked under feet and heels raised. Lengthening your spine, you raise it towards the ceiling. While doing so, you maintain a slight bend in your knees. Make sure your ears should be in line with your upper arms or move your chin towards your chest. Hold the position for up to one minute. Repeat it at least one to three times constantly.
5. TRIKONASANA (TRIANGLE POSE):
Place your feet slightly wider apart than your hips. Turn your right toe to face forward while you turn your left toe should be at a sideward angle. Keep your palms facing down, and raise your arms until they’re parallel to the floor. Lower your right hand to the floor while your left arm up stretches toward the ceiling. Your palm should face away from your body. Keep your gaze toward the ceiling. Hold the pose for up to 1 minute before repeating it on another side.