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Home / Fitness / Try vajra kapotasana for healthy lungs

Try vajra kapotasana for healthy lungs

This posture is also excellent to get rid of fats from your back, hips and buttocks.

By: Tania Tarafdar   | | Published: August 18, 2015 4:01 pm
Tags: Respiratory disorder  
Healthy lungs
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Vajra kapotasana or dove pose is an excellent pose to open up the chest and strengthen the lungs, and is thus beneficial in dealing with asthma and other respiratory problems. It also stimulates abdominal organs and aids digestion. Plus, it can be an ideal pose to reduce fat from your back, hips and thighs. Also Read - Respiratory disorders on rise in Delhi-NCR due to toxic air: Ways to stay safe

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Steps to do the pose: Also Read - Try these yoga poses for relief from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

  • Sit on your heels in vajrasana.

Vajra kapotasana I

  • Now take your hands behind your back and place your palms against the floor.
  • With the support of your palms, slowly bend backwards.
  • Now arch your back and tilt the crown of your head.

Vajra kapotasana 2

  • Now move your hands behind your head and press your palms against the floor.
  • Slowly lift your thighs upwards and try to straighten your arms.
  • Hold this position for a few deep, consecutive breaths and come back to the starting position.

Vajra kapotasana

Tip

If you find it difficult to get into the pose, you can place a blanket underneath your hip for support.

Word of caution

  • Avoid this pose if you have any ankle or knee injury.
  • Also do not perform this pose if you have a wrist injury or carpal s tunnel syndrome.
  • Do not try to get into the pose if you are pregnant or are menstruating.

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Published : August 18, 2015 4:01 pm
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