Internal inflammation of the body can become the root of diseases! Give relief to the nerves with these 4 yoga asanas, pain and stiffness will go away:

Health Desk, New Delhi. Chronic inflammation is a ‘silent’ problem that causes joint stiffness, constant fatigue and digestive disturbances. According to health experts, along with medicines, ‘gentle movement’ i.e. slow physical exercise is very important for the recovery of the body. These subtle stretches of yoga not only calm the nervous system, but also help in reducing inflammation in the body by improving blood circulation. Let us know those 4 therapeutic yoga asanas which will make you healthy from inside.

How is yoga helpful in reducing swelling?

Inflammation is closely related to chronic stress and stiffness in the body. When the body is under stress, the levels of stress hormones increase, which makes inflammation more severe. These simple yoga poses activate the ‘rest-and-repair’ response, relaxing muscles and improving blood flow.

1. Balasana (Child’s Pose): Give rest to the entire body

This asana is considered to be most effective in soothing inflammation associated with stress and fatigue.

How to do: Sit on your knees and lean back and place your buttocks on your heels. Leaning forward, rest your forehead on the ground and extend your hands forward. Stay in this position for 1 to 3 minutes.

Benefit: It releases tension from the spine and hips. Additionally, gentle pressure on the stomach improves the digestive system, which plays a big role in reducing bloating.

2. Supported Bridge Pose: Relief from joint pain

This asana promotes blood circulation without putting pressure on the spine or joints.

How to do: Lie on your back and bend your knees. Raise your hips slightly and place a yoga block or hard cushion beneath them. Leave your body completely loose and remain in this position for 1 to 2 minutes.

Benefit: It increases blood flow to the pelvic area and spine, thereby reducing joint sensitivity and chronic pain.

3. Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Fold): Calms the nervous system.

If your inflammation is related to autoimmune or digestive issues, this asana can prove magical for you.

How to do: Sit on the floor with your legs extended and slowly bend forward from the hips. Extend the hands towards the feet and leave the neck loose. Breathe deeply for 1 minute.

Benefit: It gently massages the internal organs and calms the ‘triggers’ of inflammation by reducing mental stress.

4. Supta Matsyendrasana (Supine Spinal Twist): Helpful in detox

Spinal stretches (twists) help remove toxins from the body and relieve stiffness.

How to do: Lie on your back and bend your knees. Move your right knee towards the left side towards the ground and rotate the neck to the right. Wait for a while and then repeat on the other side.

Benefit: It reduces stiffness in the lower back and improves lymphatic flow, which cleanses the body.

Important advice: Focus on ‘slow pace’ more than intensity

Do not forcefully stretch while doing yoga during inflammation. Your focus should be on ‘relaxing’ the body rather than putting pressure on it. Even just 10 minutes of exercise 5 to 6 days a week has the power to transform your body from within.