Yoga asanas with its gentle stretches and poses help one to gain flexibility and strength. Pranayama helps to focus on proper breathing, which is an integral part of all yoga exercises. It helps in breath control and helps one to stay calm during an asthma attack. The relaxation aspects in yoga help in calming the nerves. Thus, the practice of yoga helps to combat stress, reduce physical tension and muscle tightness. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system and feelings of well -being are produced.
Chronic Asthma patients can get good results by maintaining a disciplined life and regular yoga practice as mentioned below.
Morning:
1. Get up early in the morning around 6 am. Take full glass of water and pass out morning bowel
2. Perform Surya Namsakar procedure
3. Regular outdoor light Jogging in the morning is essential for asthma patients. During the morning air remains fresh and full of ozone which is beneficial of asthma patients,. However when it is too cold or foggy or at the time of changing season asthma patients are advised to stay indoor and practice light exercises.
4. Perform Pranayama breathing exercise of Kapalbhati
5. Have light breakfast with bread butter and ginger tea mixed with holy basil leaf(if possible)
Evening:
In the evening do light stretching exercise in empty stomach
Then after a rest of 5-10 minutes in Shavasana practice the following yoga posture according to your ability without stressing yourself