There is an emerging global epidemic of Type 2 diabetes that can be traced back to the increased number of people, crippled in the hands of obesity, or being overweight, and several other physical disorders.
According to a World Health Organization fact sheet, 346 million people worldwide have diabetes.
Experts now believe that diabetes will be the seventh leading cause of death by the year 2030.
Studies and research conducted in various medical centers indicate yoga can help steady the blood sugar levels in diabetics.
Here are some of the yogasanas people with diabetes can try.
It is advisable to do these asanas only after consulting your health care specialist.
5 Useful Yoga Postures for Diabetics: 1.
Sun Salutation/ Surya Namaskar: Surya Namaskar is offering salutations to the Sun.
Sun Salutation has proved very effective for the people who have diabetes.
Surya Namaskar follows a series of 12 poses and is effective if you follow and do the exercise correctly.
2.
Sarvangasana: This is a shoulder stand-position.
This posture involves lifting your legs slowly and keeping them vertical without shaking.
Remember to exhale while lifting your legs.
Once you attain the final posture, you can breathe in normal pattern.
People having high blood pressure and heart disorders should not try this posture.
3.
Bhujangasana: This is otherwise known as Cobra pose and is highly beneficial for diabetes treatment.
You should lie flat on your stomach keeping your legs straight, feet together, pointing toes and palms placed directly below your shoulders.
Now slowly lift your head, neck and abdomen accompanied by breathing with the help of arm support.
Stay in this pose for a few seconds holding your breath.
Then gradually return to the original position.
4.
Dhanurasana or Bow Pose: This asana is beneficial for people with diabetes and the reason is because it helps to improve the functions of the pancreas and intestines.
To do Dhanurasana, lie with your stomach on the floor.
Bend your legs towards your hip.
Now try to reach the hands back and get hold of the ankles.
Make sure your arms are straight and your spine assumes an arch shape.
5.
Paschimotasana: This is otherwise known as "forward seated bend" and helps to stimulate the functions of pancreas, liver and kidney.
Practicing this Asana is very beneficial for diabetics.
Extend your legs completely while seated.
Now exhale and move forward to touch your toes with your fingers and then your knees with your head.
This is one of the most difficult postures, but can be mastered over time with practice.
It is very important to finish the yoga sessions with Savasana (Corpse Pose).
It takes your body and mind to a state of relaxation.
Yoga can help you stay in shape, lessen your body fat, and control your blood sugar level.