World Arthritis Day 2023: Yoga poses to give relief from achy bones
This pose improves joint mobility, strengthens supportive muscles, and provides pain relief through gentle stretching of the spine and ribcage.
Hastottanasana (Raised Arms Pose)
This pose improves joint flexibility and reduces stiffness. It also promotes better circulation and enhances the range of motion, which can provide relief from arthritis-related discomfort.
Malasana (Waste Evacuation Pose)
It stretches the spine and enhances blood circulation, reducing inflammation and pain.
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
This pose improves posture while also strengthening the legs and back.
Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
This pose helps with frozen shoulders by strengthening the legs and back and improving balance.
Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
This posture strengthens and stretches the entire body, including the spine, wrists, and shoulders. It also helps with blood circulation.
Marjariasana (Cat Stretch)
This position stretches the neck, chest, and spine while strengthening the back muscles. It rapidly relieves back pain and is beneficial in the treatment of osteoporosis symptoms.
Setubandhasana (Bridge Pose)
This position can help with back discomfort and sciatica. It stretches and strengthens the spine, arms, and chest while also increasing physical balance.
Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
This position provides complete relaxation to the body, restores tissues and cells, relieves tension, and is an excellent way to eliminate vata (air element), which aggravates joint pain.