Prevent strokes due to heatwave with Yoga

As we are witnessing the highest of temperatures this year, battling with the heat wave itself is very challenging. There are many incidents of stroke being reported due to heat wave. Here are some asanas to beat the stroke

Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

Tadasana is a very powerful pose that helps to enhance balance and posture. Mountain pose can be done by standing tall and keeping your feet strongly on the ground. This helps you in strengthening your muscles and improve blood flow, alleviating stress and very important in maintaining heart health and preventing strokes.

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Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)

Vrihshasana or tree pose helps you to maintain stability and maintain balance which parallelly strengthen your legs and core. This can be done by standing on one leg and putting the other foot on your thigh. This posture, improves balance which in turn reduces the risk of injuries and falls which helps in stroke prevention.

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)

This asana helps us enhance stretching and circulation in the whole body. It is done by lifting your back, and hips and creating a V-shape. Adho mukha svanasana helps improve blood flow to the brain, enhance cardiovascular health, and reduce tension. These are key points to reduce stroke risk.

Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)

Bridge pose helps you strengthen the glutes, hamstrings and glutes which also helps to open up the chest and also enhances the lung capacity. This is done by lying on your back and lifting your hips towards the ceiling which will help you to promote blood circulation and the cardiovascular system which will help you to prevent stroke.

Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose)

Viparita Karina helps us reduce stress and also helps you in improving blood circulation and pumping back towards the heart. This is done by lying on your back keeping your legs extended against the wall, as this pose helps to support recovery and relaxation which is very essential for overall heart health and well-being.

Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)

This asana can be done by sitting on your feet together and knees apart which will improve your blood flow to the lower body and alleviate stress levels. It also helps in promoting flexibility in your growing area and hips and enhances relaxation, and improves circulation.

Savasana (Corpse Pose)

Corpse pose or savasana can be done by lying flat on your back and reduces stress level, maintains your breath and also enhances cardiovascular health. Savasana is performed at the end of a yoga session to enhance relaxation and this helps in alleviating risk of stroke.

Remember consistency is the key, practicing yoga regularly reaps huge benefits on our health.