Exercises: Try the 10-minute yoga routine to improve lung capacity

By Namita S Kalla | July 01, 2025 | Image: Canva

Exercises: Try the 10-minute yoga routine to improve lung capacity

Start with deep breathing

Begin your session with three minutes  of slow, mindful belly breathing to open  up the lungs and chest cavity

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Flow into Cat-Cow Pose

This gentle spinal stretch helps loosen back and rib muscles, promoting better lung expansion and diaphragm movement

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Do Cobra Stretches

Practising Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose increases chest flexibility and stimulates lung function for improved oxygen intake

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Try Seated Twists

Twisting from the torso helps massage the lungs and abdominal organs, encouraging deeper, fuller breaths with each move

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Go for Bridge Pose

This simple backbend posture helps lift  the chest and expand the lung space, improving air circulation in the lungs

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Do Downward Dog

This mild inversion improves blood flow to  the brain and lungs, while relieving nasal congestion common in monsoon season

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Add breath retention

Practice short breath-holding after  each inhale, holding for a few counts to build lung capacity and oxygen absorption

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Try Pranayama Practice

Incorporate Anulom Vilom or alternate  nostril breathing to balance airflow and  clear sinus blockages during damp weather

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End with Humming Bee Breath

Bhramari Pranayama helps calm the mind  and stimulates the production of nitric  oxide, improving respiratory health

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Finish with relaxation

Lie in Shavasana for a couple of  minutes to help your lungs and body  fully absorb the benefits of the session

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