Yoga Asanas For Diabetes: Does It Really Work?

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YOGA ASANAS FOR DIABETES DOES IT REALLY WORK?
Yoga Asanas For Diabetes
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INTRODUCTION

• Diabetes is a life-threatening metabolic
  disorder that has become very common nowadays. It
  is caused by a sedentary lifestyle, stress, and
  poor dietary choices. One of the most important
  aspects of managing diabetes is maintaining a
  healthy diet and exercising regularly, and yoga
  can help you do both.

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Yoga and Diabetes

• Yoga is a great form of exercise that focuses on
  building strength and flexibility and not only
  burns calories but also works on your internal
  organs. It also mitigates stress and aids in
  lowering your blood pressure and blood sugar
  level, which is great for people who are dealing
  with diabetes.

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Health benefits of Yoga

• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Lower blood pressure
• Improves your digestive system
• Rejuvenate your pancreas
• Improve your muscle endurance
• Promote weight loss
• Improves your balance
• Regulate blood sugar level
• Promote healthy heart

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BEST YOGASANA FOR DIABETES
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01. Upward-facing Dog

• Lie down on your yoga mat and place your elbow
  near your lowest ribcage.
• Inhale and lift your upper torso and hips off the
  mat.
• Keep your gaze straight and hold it for 5-10
  breaths.

Benefits An upward-facing dog works on your
quadriceps, triceps brachii, and spinal
extensors. It also lowers your blood pressure,
and blood sugar levels and promotes weight loss.
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02. Ardha Matsyendrasana

• Sit on your yoga mat with your legs stretched
  out.
• You have to bend your right leg and put your
  right heel near your left hip.
• Take your left leg over your right knee and place
  it beside your right knee.
• Place your right hand on the right knee and keep
  your left hand behind your hips.
• Inhale and twist towards the left and keep your
  gaze over the left shoulder.
• Hold it for 5-10 breaths.

Benefits This yoga pose massages your internal
organs, and improves oxygenation in the body. It
stimulates your pancreas and improves insulin
production.
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03. Seated Forward Bend

• Sit on your mat with your legs stretched outward.
• Inhale and raise your arms overhead.
• Exhale and bend forward, resting your forehead
  over your knees.
• Stay in the pose for 56 breaths and unwind.

Benefits It lowers blood pressure, tones your
pelvic muscles, and relieves stress and anxiety.
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04. Kapalbhati Pranayama

• Sit in a cross-legged position with your arms
  resting on your thighs.
• Inhale and as you exhale, pull your navel towards
  your spine forcefully.
• As you relax, your breath flows naturally into
  your lungs.
• Your inhale should be passive, and your exhale
  should be active.

Benefits Kapalbhati pranayama improves your
metabolism and promotes insulin production in
your body.
Note Pregnant ladies, people with abdominal
surgery, or those who have an artificial
pacemaker should avoid this pranayama.
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05. Supine Spinal Twist

• Lie back on your mat and stretch your arms in the
  form of a "T".
• Pull your right knee towards your chest and move
  it towards your left side.
• Turn your gaze to the right side, close your
  eyes, and stay in the pose for a few seconds.
• Release and switch.

Benefits It is a restorative yoga pose that
improves your blood circulation toward your
digestive organs. It regulates your blood sugar
level and also helps to remove the stiffness from
your back, hips, and spine.
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CONCLUSION

• One should practice yoga for at least 3040
  minutes daily, as per their ability, in the
  morning and evening. Regular practice of yoga
  helps in the better management of diabetes and
  its symptoms.

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