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Environmental pollutants, toxins and constant stress can weaken your immune system and make them susceptible to disease. Studies have shown that viruses and bacteria reside quietly within us until something in the body’s internal environment becomes imbalanced, at which point they rally into action and attack. Yoga helps lower stress hormones that can weaken the immune system, while conditioning the lungs and the respiratory tract stimulating the lymphatic system to release toxins from the body. The asanas help provide fresh pure oxygenated blood to various systems of the body so that they can function optimally.
Updated : Feb 17, 2015, 11:00 AM IST
Environmental pollutants, toxins and constant stress can weaken your immune system and make them susceptible to disease. Studies have shown that viruses and bacteria reside quietly within us until something in the body’s internal environment becomes imbalanced, at which point they rally into action and attack. Yoga helps lower stress hormones that can weaken the immune system, while conditioning the lungs and the respiratory tract stimulating the lymphatic system to release toxins from the body. The asanas help provide fresh pure oxygenated blood to various systems of the body so that they can function optimally.
The fish pose opens up the upper body, the heart and the lungs. It also stimulates the thymus, which plays an important role in the body’s defence mechanism. It also corrects your posture while strengthening your spine. Here are some yoga asanas to relieve symptoms of thyroid disorders.
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The camel pose helps improve your respiratory and digestive systems. It also opens up your chest and your heart while strengthening your abdominal muscles, shoulders and thighs.
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Adho mukho svanasana or downward dog pose
This asana works out your entire body and increases the blood circulation. It is also very effective in improving your digestion, preventing the onset of osteoporosis, relieve a headache, and beat insomnia and fatigue. It also opens up the chest and strengthens the thighs, back and abdominal muscles. Try these asanas to strengthen abdominal muscles and reduce belly fat.
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This pose is very effective in boosting your immunity. It tones the abdominal organs stimulating the digestion and elimination. This asana allows you to relax and stretch put your arms, lower back and spine.
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Standing chakrasana or wheel pose
This asana effectively stimulates the thyroid and pituitary glands thereby improving your overall health. It also helps to massage the organs of the digestive system helping them to function better. Here are some more yoga asanas for a better digestive health.
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