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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Yoga is known to help people suffering from various ailments and conditions. Though developing breast cancer depends, largely, on your lifestyle and genetics, yoga can help prevent breast cancer. Leading yoga expert from Healthifyme, Pragya Bhat suggests these 4 types of yoga that, if done on a regular basis, can prevent breast cancer.
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Suryanamaskar is a very popular yoga practice all over the world. Performing Suryanamaskar early in the morning has many health benefits. The routine consists of 12 forward and backward bending movements that flex the spinal cord. This exercise makes you flexible and detoxifies your organs. You may also like to read how to do Suryanamaskar the right way.
Ashtanga yoga was developed by the great sage Patanjali and has eight simple steps that one has to do. Ashtanga yoga improves both, your physical and mental health. Though visit your doctor first so you know what asanas you should do and avoid. You may also like to read about these 21 variations of yoga you could try.
3. Vinyasa flow
Vinyasa flow is yet another type of yoga that increases your heart rate, strengthens your core muscles and tones your arms. Though it is considered to be a good form of exercise for weight loss, vinyasa flow also helps prevent breast cancer. According to Pragya, any form of yoga that involves forward and backward bending improves your immune system and makes you stronger. Vinyasa consists of three yoga poses -- Parvatasana, Bhujangasana, and Kumbhakasana.
4. Power Yoga
Power yoga is another type of yoga that is highly recommended for weight loss. 'Yes, it's a great way to lose weight. But it's very important that you sweat to release all the toxins from your body and power yoga does that the best. It's one step to improve your immunity and strength. However, consult your doctor before you start performing power yoga as it is very strenuous. Read: Benefits of power yoga.
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