Breathe Easy: 5 Simple Asanas to Enhance Lung Capacity

Maintaining strong lung function is essential for overall health. Yoga can naturally improve respiratory wellness by increasing lung capacity, oxygen intake & circulation.

Here are five simple asanas to boost your breathing efficiency.

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

Lie on your stomach, place your palms under your shoulders, and lift your chest while keeping your lower body grounded. This pose stretches the chest and lungs, promoting deeper breathing and strengthening lung capacity.

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Lie on your stomach, bend your knees, and hold your ankles. Lift your chest and legs to form a bow. This asana expands the chest, stimulates the diaphragm, and enhances oxygen circulation.

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist Pose)

Sit with legs extended, bend one knee over the opposite leg, and twist gently. Twisting massages the lungs, improves flexibility, and encourages deeper breaths on both sides.

Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)

Lie on your back, bend your knees, and lift your hips while pressing feet and shoulders into the floor. The chest opens, helping the lungs expand fully and reducing stress.

Kapalabhati Pranayama (Skull Shining Breath)

Sit comfortably and exhale forcefully through the nose, letting inhalation happen naturally. This breathing exercise detoxifies the lungs and energizes the respiratory system.

Regular practice of these asanas and breathing techniques improves lung efficiency, strengthens respiratory muscles, and promotes overall wellness.