Yoga Poses For Treatment of Asthma- A Real Possibility or a Distant Hope?
Yoga is not just about some poses. It is also about certain common breathing exercises which are called pranayama. These poses have proved helpful in case of many diseases. For asthmatic patients, the role of yoga as a treatment is debatable. While no modern doctor would say that yoga shall not be practiced by asthma sufferers, they would not like to call it a panacea for their ailment. The researchers around the world have notified the help provided by yoga poses for asthma patients, but they are not unanimous in counting it as an effective treatment of the ailment. Yoga asanas do provide stretch, strength and flexibility to the muscles of lungs and helps in opening up of the air passageways. Breathing exercises also do the same. However, these are believed to be helpful in preventing the disease. But, there could be other factors at play such as pollution or stress, which can lead to asthma issue. Regular practice of yoga and breathing exercises over the years might be help...