Yoga can be very effective in improving blood circulation, reducing numbness, and helping unblock veins naturally. Here are 5 highly beneficial yogasanas (yoga poses) you can do regularly. I’ll explain how each one works and what to keep in mind.
🧘♂️ 1. Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
Benefits:
- Improves blood circulation by activating muscles from toes to fingers.
- Enhances posture and balance.
- Stimulates the nervous system, which helps reduce numbness.
How to do it:
- Stand straight with feet together.
- Interlock your fingers, stretch your arms above your head.
- Rise up on your toes while stretching your whole body upward.
- Hold for 15–30 seconds, breathing normally.
- Slowly come down and relax.
Do 3 rounds.
Tip: Imagine your body growing tall like a tree. Feel the blood flow improving as you stretch.
🧘♀️ 2. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Benefits:
- Opens up chest and heart area, improving circulation.
- Stimulates abdominal organs and spine.
- Great for people with back stiffness and poor blood flow in lower body.
How to do it:
- Lie on your stomach. Place your palms under your shoulders.
- Inhale, lift your chest up by pressing your palms down.
- Elbows slightly bent, shoulders away from ears.
- Look up gently.
- Hold for 15–20 seconds, then slowly lower down.
Do 3 rounds.
Caution: Avoid if you have a hernia or severe back issues.
🧘♂️ 3. Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose)
Benefits:
- Uses gravity to improve venous return from legs to the heart.
- Reduces leg swelling, varicose veins, and numbness.
- Deeply relaxing, great for the nervous system.
How to do it:
- Lie down near a wall, swing your legs up against the wall.
- Keep your lower back supported with a cushion or folded blanket.
- Arms can rest at your sides.
- Stay in this pose for 5–10 minutes, breathing deeply.
Tip: Do it daily, especially after long standing or sitting.
🧘♀️ 4. Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
Benefits:
- Stimulates blood flow throughout the body.
- Stretches the spine and opens the chest.
- Improves flexibility in legs and hips, which aids circulation.
How to do it:
- Stand with legs wide apart.
- Extend arms parallel to the ground.
- Turn right foot out, reach your right hand down to your shin or floor, left arm pointing up.
- Look at your left hand, hold for 15 seconds.
- Switch sides.
Do 2–3 rounds per side.
Caution: Avoid locking knees; keep them slightly bent if needed.
🧘♂️ 5. Pawanmuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose)
Benefits:
- Improves circulation in the lower back and abdominal area.
- Releases gas and improves digestion.
- Helpful for those with varicose veins or numbness in legs.
How to do it:
- Lie on your back.
- Hug your knees to your chest, clasping your arms around them.
- Lift your head toward your knees (optional).
- Hold for 20–30 seconds.
- Release slowly.
Do 2–3 times.
🌿 Extra Tips for Better Circulation:
- Stay hydrated.
- Avoid sitting or standing in one position too long.
- Massage legs and arms regularly.
- Include warm spices like ginger and cinnamon in your diet.
- Walking briskly for 20 minutes daily also helps a lot.
