Yoga will cure joint pain with its magical healing power

Yoga is considered to be the never-ending source of physical and emotional wellbeing since the Vedic era. It has the power to restore to health and add extra liveliness to body, mind and soul. Modern lifestyle has taken a toll on our physical as well as mental comfort and maximum number urban people have been suffering from various types of chronic ailments including arthritis which is commonly known as joint pain.

Yoga is a fantastic approach for increasing joint flexibility and mobility, crucial for preserving general joint health. There are some effective yoga poses for healthy joints:

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Yoga's Downward Dog pose is great for stretching the wrists, shoulders, and backbone. Starting on your knees and hands, place your hands exactly under your shoulders and your knees precisely under your hips to perform this pose. Lifting your hips up and back, press against your hands with your fingers spread wide. Keep your heels off the ground and your knees slightly bent. Release after holding the position for 5–10 breaths.

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Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

The hips, hamstrings, and spine are all stretched out well in triangle pose. Start by standing with your feet about three to four feet apart to perform this stance. Turn your left foot in just a bit while rotating your right foot out 90 degrees. While maintaining your left arm stretched upwards, reach your right arm forward and then down towards your right shin. With your chest open, look up at the ceiling. Repeat on the opposite side after holding the position for 5–10 breaths.

Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana)

The hips and inner thighs are gently stretched in the butterfly position. Sit on the floor with your feet together and your knees bent out to the sides to do this pose. Your knees can be gently lowered to the ground by using your hands. Maintain a long spine and calm shoulders. Release after holding the position for 5–10 breaths.

Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

A excellent stretch for the chest, shoulders, and back is cobra pose. Lie on your belly with your hands beneath your shoulders to perform this pose. Maintaining your elbows near to your sides, press onto your hands and raise your chest off the ground. Maintain a comfortable posture while looking up at the ceiling. Release after holding the position for 5–10 breaths.

Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)

The balance stance known as "Tree Pose" is excellent for strengthening the legs and extending the hips. Start by standing with your feet together to perform this stance. Place your right foot on your left inner thigh while you shift your weight to your left foot. Push your foot firmly into your thigh, and vice versa. Reach up with your arms or bring your hands to your heart in a position of prayer. 

Child's Pose (Balasana)

The hips, thighs, and spine are gently stretched in child's pose. Start by getting on your hands and knees to perform this pose. Sit back on your heels and join your big toes. Place your forehead on the ground while reaching your arms forward. Maintain a calm posture while breathing slowly and steadily. For as long as you like, maintain the position.