Height increase with yoga 

Increase in height is essential for better self esteem. Increase in height is not confined only in males. It has become a beauty statement for women also. Height lower than the normal may lead to cut off from group and depression. Exercises and yoga are available that can enhance the height. During childhood, height increases drastically and then later it slows down as the person reaches puberty and stops on reaching adulthood. However there is room for increase in height till 20 years of age. Simple yoga postures if done regularly can help in strengthening the bones and increasing the height.

Certain postures that can be useful for increasing height are:-

• Leg Stretch: Stretching of legs is beneficial for height increase. Lie down on your back with back and legs straight. Stretch both the legs as well as possible. Keep both the hands on both the sides of the body. Slowly raise the right leg and remain in that position for few seconds. Repeat this with the other leg. Repeat this exercise alternatively for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Bridge pose: Lie on your back straight on the ground. Fold your knees with heels on the ground. Keep your hands on either side of the hips. Slowly raise your hips and the lower back till it reaches the height of the knees. Slowly inhale and remain for few seconds. Exhale and slowly bring down the hips on the ground.
  

Apart from yoga, intake of protein and calcium rich foods can be beneficial for height increase.