Yoga for diabetes

Certain yoga asanas can help stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of complications for those with diabetes.

Exhale and bend forward while sitting with your legs stretched out. Hold your toes or ankles with your hands. Rest your face on your knees without bending them.

Paschimottanasana

Adho mukha svanasana

Balancing on your palms and feet lift your hips, making an inverted V-shape. Keep your elbows and knees straight. Stretch your neck and face inward gazing at your navel.

Balasana

The given asana promotes insulin production and relaxation. Kneel on the floow, sit back on heels and bend forward until your thighs and chest touch. Rest your head on the floor and hold for a few minutes.

Halasana

Lie down on your back, inhale, and using your abdominal muscles lift your feet off the ground and raise your legs. Gently bring them down over your head till your toes touch the ground.

Dhanurasana

Lie down on your belly, keeping your legs parallel. Bending your knees, bring your feet up in the air. Hold your ankles with your hands, stretch your limbs, and look up.