Osteoporosis: Five yoga asanas to protect yourself from the disease

According to International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), Osteoporosis means porous bone, a disease in which density and quality of bone are reduced. As bones become more porous and fragile, risk of fracture is quite high. loss of bone occurs silently and grually. re are frequent symptoms of Osteoporosis until first fracture occurs.

According to a study published in Journal of Medical Association of Thailand, 10 minutes of yoga every day can reduce osteoporosis or dam of bone density. Yoga can t only prevent osteoporosis but in some cases can slow down progress of condition. It increases absorption of calcium by your bones.

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5 Different Yoga Asanas for Osteoporosis

According to medical reports, Osteoporosis can be treated or prevented by doing se yoga asanas properly on a regular basis:

Triangle pose or Trikonasana

Trikonasana is a useful yoga pose that helps in preventing Osteoporosis. This gentle asana provides a full stretch to your body while strengning your bones. Moreover, this asana also helps in making your body flexible, helping in prevention of injuries in long run.

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Warrior pose II or Virabhrasana II

This asana is very good for bones as well as muscles and strengns m too. Virabhrasana works on your arms, spine, and legs. It improves balance of body and also helps in better circulation and hormonal imbalances.

Standing forward bend or Uttanasana

Every part of your body is oxygenated and balanced when you do this asana. It strengns your bones, stretches, and tones bones in lower spine, legs, and hips. Be careful and do t try to push yourself too much at early st. Make sure you practice it regularly, and you'll progress.

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Extended side angle pose or Utthita Parsvakonasana

This asana works on arms and back of your body as it strengns and stretches your legs. Utthita Parsvakonasana helps in rectifying your hormonal imbalances and it also masss abdominal organs and reproductive system. It also increases absorption of Vitamin D and calcium in bones because of enhanced circulation of blood.

Bridge pose or Setu Bandhasana

This is a great asana for women as it works wonders on ir reproductive system. It enhances your blood flow and strengns your back. It also helps in rectifying level of estrogen in body.

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