Yoga Poses for Allergies
As the seasons change, many of us suffer from seasonal allergies and ailments. There are plenty of things you can do to help alleviate the symptoms, starting with medication and diet adjustments, but did you know that you can also add some yoga poses into your routine that help support allergy relief indirectly? Yoga can support healthier circulation, posture and breathing, all factors that help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with these conditions. Certain yoga poses can help improve breathing, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system. Here are some of the best yoga poses to alleviate allergies and seasonal ailments.
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
Triangle Pose is a great pose to stretch the chest and open up the lungs, making it easier to breathe. To get into the pose, stand with your feet about three feet apart. Turn your left foot out 90 degrees and your right foot in slightly. Extend your arms out to the sides, and then bend at the hip, reaching your left arm down towards your left foot. Place your left hand on your shin, ankle, or the floor, and extend your right arm up towards the ceiling. Hold the pose for 30 seconds, and then repeat on the other side.
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Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
Cat-Cow is a gentle pose that helps improve the flexibility of the spine and opens up the chest, making it easier to breathe. Start on your hands and knees, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips. Inhale and lift your head and tailbone towards the ceiling, arching your back (Cow Pose). Exhale and tuck your chin to your chest, rounding your spine (Cat Pose). Repeat for 10 rounds of breath.
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Supported Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana)
Supported Shoulderstand can help to improve blood circulation, which can help reduce inflammation in the body. To get into the pose, lie on your back with your arms at your sides. Lift your legs up towards the ceiling, and then use your hands to support your lower back as you lift your hips off the ground. Your legs should be straight up in the air, perpendicular to the ground. Hold the pose for 30 seconds to a minute, and then slowly lower your hips back down to the ground.
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Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)
Seated Forward Bend calms the mind and relieve stress. Stress can exacerbate allergies and seasonal ailments, so if you get this under control, you can indirectly help decrease or eliminate your allergies. To get into the pose, sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you. Inhale and reach your arms up towards the ceiling, and then exhale and fold forward, reaching for your toes. If you can't reach your toes, place your hands on your shins, ankles, or the floor in front of you. Hold the pose for 30 seconds to a minute.
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)
Bridge Pose is a great pose to strengthen the back and reduce stress, which can help alleviate allergies and seasonal ailments. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet hip-width apart. Inhale and lift your hips up towards the ceiling, pressing your feet and arms into the ground. Hold the pose for 30 seconds to a minute, and then slowly lower your hips back down to the ground.
When practicing yoga, make sure you’re wearing comfortable and supportive yoga leggings and sports bras to ensure your movement is not restricted and that you can hit those poses looking and feeling your best! Yoga leggings and sports bras provide the necessary support and flexibility needed for a successful yoga practice to help you keep your body as healthy as possible - and hopefully also allergy-free.
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