In the fight against diabetes, the disease is becoming more and more popular, many people only focus on medicine and diet. However, adding physical activity, especially yoga, can make a big difference. According to yoga expert Siddhaa Akshar, founder of Akshar Yoga Institutions, based in Bangalore (India): Yoga helps reduce stress, improve circulation and raise mindfulness, all of which play an important role in stabilizing blood sugar.
Research published in the Journal of Ayurveda and integrative Medicine also confirmed that yoga can improve metabolic health in people with diabetes. Here are seven simple, easy-to-do yoga poses at home that can help control blood sugar.
Mountain pose (Tadasana)
This is a basic pose but effective in improving posture and balance. Take a deep breath while standing up straight, your arms relaxed along the body, helping to maintain energy and alertness.
Facial dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
This reverse V-shaped pose increases blood circulation and activates full-body strength. This is also a useful pose to stretch and calm the nervous system.
Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)
This pose helps build strength and endurance. More importantly, it requires concentration, supporting the development of steadfastness in spirit, an important factor in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Tree pose (Vrksasana)
This one-legged stand helps increase stability, improve concentration and a sense of connection with the body, an essential factor in controlling eating behavior.
Cat - cow (Marjaryasana - Bitilasana)
A series of gentle poses that are helpful in softening the spine, releasing back tension and promoting relaxation, thereby indirectly stabilizing stress hormones such as cortisol, the culprit for high blood sugar.
Sitting upside down ( Paschimottanasana)
This stretching and mind-soothing exercise improves blood circulation and supports glucose regulation, according to the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
dead body pose (Savasana)
Not only is it a posture to end the session, savasana also helps the nervous system recover, reduce stress, thereby supporting hormonal balance and regulating blood sugar levels.
According to expert Siddhaa Akshar, maintaining regular yoga practice, combined with a reasonable diet and taking medication according to medical instructions, will help people with diabetes significantly improve their quality of life: "Yoga does not replace medicine, but is an indispensable companion to maintain health and well-being".
