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Yoga for cholesterol control: Which asana helps in controlling cholesterol and how often this should be repeated?
( 5 Oct 2007)

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Yoga for cholesterol control 

Preliminary yogasanas can help to bring down the level of bad cholesterol in an affected individual. Cholesterol is known to rise with the incidence of stressors around us and environmental stress factors. Hence to bring down the ill effects of stress and its byproducts, a daily regime of meditation practices involving simple breathing techniques, and the use of deep meditative techniques practiced for at least 20 – 30 minutes daily can greatly bring about a feeling of good health and a significant lowering of cholesterol. Breathing exercises, meditation and poses namely the Kapalbhati Pranayama is the perfect combination for lowering cholesterol.

To perform Kapalbhati Pranayama, sit in a comfortable position. As you relax concentrate on the sound of your breathing. Breathe in as you would normally do. However, as you start to exhale concentrate on the speed of exhaling and how the stomach contracts with every exhalation. As you garner speed on exhalation you will notice that you will be making some sort of a noise while exhaling which is perfectly fine. Kapalbhati Pranayama must be performed for 50 - 60 times daily especially in the mornings. All yogasanas and breathing exercises provide maximum benefit to the individual if practiced upon waking.

answered by Carlene Davis on 1 Apr 2008, 4:48:08

 

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