Yoga has a special place in improving overall health. Many studies show that yoga practice can improve physical and mental health. But did you know that yoga can help prevent hair fall? Certain yogic exercises, when done regularly, improve blood flow to the scalp. Gives health to the hair. Prevents hair loss. Dr Shaista Sehar R S- Physiotherapist and Lactation- Kinder Women’s Hospital & Fertility Centre, Bangalore explains what such asanas are.
Benefits of doing yoga for hair
Yoga Stress reduces. Yoga helps prevent premature graying of hair by balancing hormones
The body releases cortisol. It can affect the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for hair color. Yoga helps hair growth and prevents gray hair. Yoga reduces stress. Stress is known to disrupt hair growth. It promotes hair loss.
Practicing yoga can reduce stress. This prevents hair loss, gray hair and improves hair growth.
How does yoga help with hormonal hair loss?
Yoga also helps to balance hormones that promote significant growth in hair health. Hormonal imbalances can cause hair fall and loss. It can correct hormonal imbalance while doing yoga. Cortisol levels in particular can be corrected. Balancing hormones through yoga can contribute to strong, healthy hair.
And yoga improves overall well-being by improving the immune system and digestion. This protects the body from infections that can affect the scalp and hair follicles. Also improves digestion and absorption of nutrients. It is essential for healthy hair growth. Now let’s find out what are the yoga poses that help prevent hair growth and gray hair.
Sirsasana Prevents hair loss Sirsasana :
Sirasasana is an inverted pose. It increases blood flow to the scalp. Improves hair growth by providing more nutrients and oxygen to hair roots. Reduces stress and balances hormones essential for healthy hair.
Downward-facing Dog Pose – Mukha Svanasana to prevent hair fall
Downward-facing Dog Pose This asana improves blood circulation in the head and scalp. Stimulates hair growth. Helps relieve stress and tension. It contributes to healthy hair growth.’
Camel Pose – Ustrasana – Prevents hair fall
Called Camel Pose, this exercise promotes better circulation, including to the scalp. Reduces stress and anxiety. Improves hair health.
Sarvangasana – Prevents hair fall
Sarvangasana improves blood circulation in the scalp. Nourishes the scalp hair follicles. Regulates hormones important for healthy hair growth and reduces stress.
Paschimottanasana Patsi Mothasana – Prevents hair fall
Patsi Mothasana calms the mind. Reduces stress and stimulates the nervous system. It reduces stress and indirectly supports hair growth.
Savasana – Savasana prevents hair loss
Savasana is a relaxing asana that helps reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Reducing stress is essential to maintaining healthy hair growth.
