Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: IG: Kira
Concerned about your lung health due to regular smoking? Watch this video shared by yoga instructor Kira, featuring essential yoga asanas to improve lung capacity. Let's take a closer look!
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: IG: Kira
The first exercise you can try is the Chakrasana. Practicing this pose will boost your energy levels, imparting a sense of vitality. Additionally, it stretches your shoulders and core muscles while strengthening your spine.
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: IG: Kira
Following that, as demonstrated in the video, you can engage in Pranayama. Deep breathing exercises like this help expand lung capacity. Inhale slowly, hold for a few seconds, and then exhale slowly, allowing the upper chest to expand and rise.
Author: Soumya Prakash Pradhan | Credit: IG: Kira
Another beneficial pose highlighted in the video is Bhujangasana. This asana stretches the chest and lungs, gradually improving breathing capacity over time.
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Dhanurasana is another pose showcased in the video that can be particularly beneficial for lung health. Regular practice enhances respiratory efficiency, which is especially advantageous for smokers looking to improve lung function.
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Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutation, is known for its ability to boost overall lung health by promoting better oxygen intake and circulation. This is especially helpful for smokers.
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Setu Bandhasana is yet another pose you can try. It helps improve respiratory capacity and reduces strain on the lungs caused by smoking.
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Regular practice of these yoga asanas can gradually enhance lung capacity and function, offering support to smokers on their journey towards better respiratory health.
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However, it is important to note that quitting smoking remains the most effective way to protect lung health and prevent further damage.