Yoga asanas to improve your pancreas functioning
The pancreas is an important part of the human digestive system as it produces enzymes required for food to digest. Experts believe that yoga is one form of exercise that can help strengthen the muscles around the pancreas and improve their function. On that note, check out these five asanas that you can include in your daily routine.
Virasana
Sit comfortably on your knees and then place your thighs perpendicular to the floor. Increase the space between your thighs and sit between your feet. Finally, place your hands on your knees and maintain this pose for a few seconds. Doing this pose can not only strengthen your pancreas, spine, hips, legs, thighs, ankles, and feet but also improve your overall health.
Dhanurasana
Lie down on your belly and keep your legs parallel and distant from each other. The next step is to bend your knees and bring your feet up in the air. Hold your ankles with your hands and ensure a firm grip. Stretch your limbs as wide as possible, look up, and hold this pose for a few seconds. Breathe normally.
Baddha Konasana
Sit with your legs toward the wall and lie on your back. Swing your legs up and slide your buttocks as close to the wall as possible. Bend your knees, let both your soles touch each other, and bring them toward the groin as you hold them with your hands. Maintain this position for a few seconds and then release.
Janu Shirshsana
For this easy yoga asana, all you have to do is, sit with your legs straight and as you inhale, stretch your arms high, bend forward, and reach your feet. Draw your forehead toward your toes as much as possible. A slight bend in the knees is always allowed. This pose can improve blood circulation in and around the pancreas.
Halasana
Lie on your back and place your arms beside you. Inhale and use your abdominal muscles to lift your feet off the ground and raise your legs 90 degrees in the air. Then gently bring them down to 180 degrees over your head till your toes touch the ground. Keep breathing normally. Hold this pose for a few seconds and then relax.
