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WOMEN YOGASANAS FOR SINUSITIS - 2

Incredible Yogasanas For Sinusitis 1. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-facing dog pose) Come on all fours with your knees hip-width apart and your hands shoulder-width apart. Now, slowly lift your hips off the floor and straighten your elbows and knees. Ensure that your body forms an inverted ‘V’. Now, press your hands into the ground and stretch your neck such that your ears should touch your inner arms, and you should turn your gaze towards your navel. Hold this position for five-eight breathes and then return to the original position. Benefits: The downward facing dogpose is one of the most effective yogasanas for improving blood circulation, opening blocked channels and relieving overall body stress. Not only does it stretch the neck and strengthen the spine but also decongests nasal cavities and provide quick relief from sinus. 2. Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder-Stand Pose) Lie flat on the ground with your legs laid side-by-side and both arms resting on either side of the body. Swing your legs up in such a way so that your legs, buttocks and hip is up in the air and support your body with your elbows attached to the ground. While settling into the pose, ensure that the hold your body properly keeping your legs and spine straight. Hold the pose for 30-40 secs while breathing normally. Slowly bring down your legs back to Shavasana pose and repeat 2-3 times. Benefits: Famed as the “Mother of all Poses”, the shoulder stand pose is extremely beneficial to soothe the nerves and calm the mind. Not only does it provide relief from sinusitis and other allergic conditions, but also reduces insomnia and irritability. It even improves blood flow in the lungs and helps shielding the body from infections.