A recent study conducted by the Research Society for Diabetes India (RSSDI) found that yoga is proven to prevent diabetes.
The study, called “Yoga and Diabetes Prevention,” was conducted over three years at five centers in India. It involved nearly 1,000 people and found that practicing yoga for 40 minutes a day could reduce the risk of diabetes by about 40 percent.
Here are yoga poses that help control blood sugar levels:
1. Tree Pose
Tree pose is a simple yoga pose that can improve your health and help you focus your mind. This pose works deep into the body, strengthens the legs and promotes better coordination between the mind and the hands and feet. In addition, during the practice, you will breathe deeply with each beat, so it also helps reduce stress and calm the nervous system, which is very important for controlling blood sugar levels.
How to do tree pose to stabilize blood sugar:
Step 1: Stand up straight, feet together, arms relaxed at sides.
Step 2: Shift your weight to your left leg. Lift your right leg and place the sole of your foot on the inner thigh of your left leg.
Step 3: Place your palms together in prayer position in front of your chest or raise them above your head.
Step 4: Maintain your balance and hold this position for 10-20 seconds while breathing deeply.
Step 5: Slowly release your arms and legs back to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
2. Sit and bend forward
The forward bend sitting position can stimulate abdominal organs such as the pancreas, which produces hormones that help regulate blood sugar levels such as insulin and glucagon. In addition, this position also helps improve digestion, regulating the supply of nutrients and glucose to the intestines. Digestion and absorption of nutrients also trigger the body to release hormones that regulate insulin, which is good for people with high blood sugar.
How to do:
Step 1: Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you. Inhale and raise your arms up.
Step 2: Exhale and bend forward, trying to touch your toes or hold your feet.
Step 3: Keep your back as straight as possible.
Step 4: Hold the position for 20-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
Step 5: Slowly return to the starting position and repeat the movement.
