Breathing well is crucial for overall health. Yoga can help increase lung capacity and strengthen your respiratory system.
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Here’s how you can use yoga to breathe better and feel more energized.
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This pose opens up the chest and improves airflow to the lungs. Lie on your stomach, place your hands under your shoulders, and gently lift your upper body. Hold for a few breaths.
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It helps stretch the chest and strengthen the respiratory system. Kneel on the floor, place your hands on your lower back, and lean back, reaching for your heels. Breathe deeply as you hold the pose.
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Bridge Pose expands the chest and improves lung capacity. Lie on your back, bend your knees, and lift your hips towards the ceiling. Interlace your fingers under your back and press your feet into the floor.
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Fish Pose is excellent for stretching the chest and throat. It enhances lung capacity by encouraging deeper breathing and improving oxygen flow.
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Warrior II Pose strengthens the legs and opens the chest. It encourages deeper breathing and improves lung capacity by stretching the ribcage.
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Pranayama techniques focus on controlled breathing, which enhances lung function. Practice deep, rhythmic breathing, such as alternate nostril breathing or abdominal breathing, to increase your lung capacity.
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