5 yoga poses to help people with tuberculosis

ĐINH ĐINH (THEO HEALTHSHOTS) |

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that affects the respiratory system and lungs. The following 5 yoga poses can help improve lung health and improve breathing.

1. Uttanasana (cast down in front)

Stretch the hamstrings and back, improving lung capacity. Stand up straight, exhale and bend forward. Try touching your toes with your hands, hold the pose for a few breaths and repeat.

Uttanasana (dung cui nguoi ve phia truoc). Do hoa: Dinh Dinh
Uttanasana (standing bent forward). Graphics: Dinh Dinh

2. Paschimottanasana (sitting in a forward bend)

Stretch your spine, reduce back and chest tension, and support better breathing. Sit with your legs stretched out in front of you, inhale and as you exhale, bend forward to touch your feet. Hold and breathe deeply.

Paschimottanasana (ngoi gap nguoi ve phia truoc). Do hoa: Dinh Dinh
Paschimottanasana (sitting bent forward). Graphics: Dinh Dinh

3. Chakrasana (wheel pose)

Stretch your chest muscles, improve your breathing, and expand lung capacity. Lie on your back with your knees bent. Place your hands next to your ears, then press through your hands and feet to lift your body. Hold the pose and repeat.

3. Chakrasana (tu the banh xe). Do hoa: Dinh Dinh
3. Chakrasana (wheel pose). Graphics: Dinh Dinh

4. Vajrasana (diamond pose)

This pose is very good for digestion, helping to calm the mind. Sit on your heels, with your back straight. Place your hands on your thighs, keep your torso tight and breathe deeply.

Vajrasana (tu the kim cuong). Do hoa: Dinh Dinh
Vajrasana (diamond pose). Graphics: Dinh Dinh

5. Ustrasana ( camel pose)

Stretch your chest, improve breathing, promote better respiratory function. Kneel on the floor, place your hands on your heels, gently bend your back while lifting your chest and bending your head back. Hold and breathe deeply.

Ustrasana (tu the lac da). Do hoa: Dinh Dinh
Ustrasana ( camel pose). Graphics: Dinh Dinh

ĐINH ĐINH (THEO HEALTHSHOTS)
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