Practicing yoga can be beneficial to you in managing diabetes. Performing Surya Namaskar can help in balancing blood sugar levels
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With stress, poor eating habits, and sedentary lifestyles contributing significantly to the onset of Type 2 diabetes, yoga offers a holistic approach to prevention and control
Performing Ardha Matsyendrasana helps in twisting and massaging internal organs including pancreas. This helps in regulating blood sugar. This is also good for digestion.
Bhujangasana helps in improving spine flexibility, stimulates internal organs and aids in digestion and reduces stress
Paschimottanasana, also known as seated forward bend helps in stretching your spine and hamstrings. It also stimulates the liver, kidneys, and pancreas, helping to regulate blood sugar levels.
Viparita Karani helps in good circulation of blood. It reduces stress and it is also known to regulate blood sugar levels
Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose) stretches hamstrings, calves, and lower back, and helps in stimulating the abdominal organs. This helps in improving flexibility and detoxication of body, aiding in recued blood sugar levels