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Yoga for Asthma & Lungs Problems || Purvottanasana Steps with Support and its Therapeutic Benefits

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In this practice

Key teachings

  • Therapeutic application of yoga for specific health conditions
  • Importance of precise alignment and use of props for support
  • Mindful breathing for respiratory health and relaxation
  • Caution and necessity of expert guidance for complex therapeutic practices

Ideal for

  • Individuals suffering from asthma, bronchitis, or other respiratory issues
  • Those seeking therapeutic yoga solutions with prop support
  • People with back pain looking for supported stretches (under supervision)
  • Practitioners interested in Iyengar yoga principles and detailed alignment

Lesson

Instructions

In this video, learn how to do Purvottanasana with Support in Therapeutic Iyengar Yoga. Also, this video lets you know about the benefits of Purvottanasana and how it can help treat severe diseases.

Practising Purvottanasana needs a table and supportive wooden block as you see in the video. For Purvottanasana Steps and Benefits, Watch the video till the end.

Purvottanasana is very beneficial and effective for the east part of the body. This asana makes the breathing deep which relaxes the mind.

Regularly practising Purvottanasana provides relief in asthma, bronchitis, TB, Sinusitis and also treats Lungs Allergy.

If you have back pain, then this asana can help you get back pain relief but practice with the help of an expert Therapeutic Yoga Teacher to avoid any injury.

For benefits in legs, put weight on feet as Purvottansana also provides effective relief in legs pain and strengthens the legs.

This asana is practised with support in Therapeutic Iyengar Yoga to make a balance in the body and this helps make the perfect posture in asana.

Note - Practice Purvottanasana in the presence of an expert Therapeutic Yoga Teacher.

Know more benefits of Purvottanasana in the video.

For step by step process of Intense Eastward Facing Stretch, watch the video till the end and do not practice this at home alone. As this asana is practised at our Yoga Centre. So, to learn how to do Purvottanasana with support and to get its therapeutic benefits, call us at +91-8351919191 or visit us.

Steps

  • Purvottanasana (Intense Eastward Facing Stretch) with support
  • Breathing awareness within the asana to enhance lung function
  • Modifications using props like a table and wooden blocks

Benefits

  • Provides relief for asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, and other lung problems
  • Deepens breathing and promotes mental relaxation
  • Aids in back pain relief when practiced correctly
  • Strengthens legs and provides relief from leg pain
  • Improves posture and helps achieve body balance

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
12 minutes
Equipment
Yoga matTableSupportive wooden block
Target areas
ChestLungsSpineShouldersLegs
Energy
balancing

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