Yoga to cure asthma

An attack of asthma can be a fearful and exhausting experience. People who suffer from the disease

have a chronic inflammation and a narrowing of the airways in their lungs. We can survive for days

without water, food or sleep, but our breath is the sustaining force of life. The following yogasanas

will help you to keep a check on asthma. Usually all asthmatic patients breathe incorrectly. We will

start by learning some breathing exercises. Lie down on your back and relax your body.

Put one hand on the chest and the other on the abdomen. Close your eyes.

Inhale deeply and as you inhale make sure that your abdomen rises up and not your chest. Most

people breathe from their chest but here you must breathe from your abdomen. When you exhale

and feel your abdomen going down. Repeat 10 - 15 times.

The same exercise can also be done while sitting. Chronic asthma patients might feel some difficulty

in doing the exercise lying down.

Stand up straight and interlock your fingers and stretch your arms over your head.

Inhale and stretch and as you exhale bend to your side. Be very gentle make sure you don't twist

your spine. Repeat it on the other side as well.

Sit in Vajrasana but with knees apart. Put your hands on the ground with your palms facing inwards.

Tilt your body to the front so that you feel the pressure on your arms.

Lift your head up, arch your back, open your eyes and inhale.

As you exhale open your mouth and stick your tongue out and make a roaring sound but without

applying too much pressure on the vocal chords.


Sit in Vajrasana and lie down with the support of your hands. Stretch the arms over your head and

relax and breathe deeply. Please make sure you do not do these asanas when your symptoms are

acute. You must consult a doctor before doing these exercises.


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