Hair loss problem? Try these 9 yoga poses to beat it!

Though there may be several causes for hair loss, it is often the result of some imbalance in the body. As per Ayurveda, beautiful, shiny hair is an indication that the person is healthy from the inside. Stress, hormonal disorders, diseases, genetic problems, poor eating habits, nutritional deficiencies, diseases are often the causes for hair loss.

Yoga works on the causes of hair loss and helps maintain a balance in the body. This benefits the entire system including your hair. In addition, they also improve circulation and hence nourishment to the scalp improving hair growth.

Asanas that are beneficial for hair-loss:

All forward-bending asanas enhances blood circulation in the head or the crown region. This in turn nourishes the roots of the hair and as a result one can observe the changes in the hair over a period of time. Here are the few asanas one must try!

1. Adhomukha Svanasana or the downward dog pose

This provides good circulation to the head, is good for the sinus and treating common cold. It is also helpful for mental tiredness, depression and insomnia. Here is how you can do the downward dog or Adhomukha svanasana.

2. Utthanasana or forward bending pose

Apart from improving circulation to the scalp, the standing forward pose helps in reducing fatigue and tiredness. It is also a great pose to help relieve the symptoms of menopause and improves digestion. Here is how you can do the Utthanasana.

3. Vajrasana or the diamond pose

Unlike other asanas it can be done immediately after eating your food. Being a forward bending pose, it increases circulation to the scalp. It also helps in treating urinary disorders, aids weight loss, improves digestion and also reduces gas in the stomach. Good digestion helps create balance in the body and helps in reducing hair loss too. Here how you can do the vajrasana.

4. Apanasana or knee to chest pose

Apana refers to the prana or energy of your digestive tract that aids in purifying and eliminating toxins. This pose also gives clarity to the mind and relieves constipation. The balance created helps reduce hair loss. Here is how you can do the Apanasana.

5. Pavanmukthasana or wind relieving pose

It reduces gas and helps digestion. The muscles of lower back are strengthened. It also reduces fat of abdomen and buttocks. Better digestion improves balance and aids hair growth.

6. Sarvangasana or the shoulder stand pose

It helps to nourish the thyroid gland, which means healthy function of respiratory, alimentary, genital and nervous system. Being a head-down position, it leads to better circulation to the scalp reducing hair loss. Here s how you can do the sarvangasan.

Apart from these yoga poses you can also try some pranayam to prevent hair loss.

7. Kapalbhati Pranayam

This pranayam helps your brain cells receive more oxygen, making it good for the nervous system. It also helps remove toxins from the body and beats obesity and diabetes. It restores the balance in the body leading to lesser hair loss. Here s how you can do kapalbhati pranayam.

8. Bhastrika Pranayam

It helps remove excess gas, bile and phlegm in the body and purifies the nervous system. It also helps in preventing all kinds of diseases in the body. Find out more about bhastrika pranayam.

9. Naadi Shodhan Pranayam

It helps to treat heart problems, asthma and arthritis, depression, migraine, stress and eye and ear problems also.And better health always means better hair!

Other things to remember:

Along with doing yoga, your diet is also important. Eating a balanced diet comprising of fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, cereals and dairy products gives you nutrients important for hair growth. Here are some foods which can help prevent hair loss.

Washing hair with neem water, keeping your hair clean by washing it 2 to 3 times a week, massaging hair with coconut oil, brushing hair regularly is very good for your hair growth.

Avoid using harsh chemicals and too many styling products for hair.

In addition to the above one must understand that hair loss is a natural process and cannot be reversed, however the process can be restricted or slowed down with the above given tips.

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