Yoga for Low Platelets: Natural Techniques for Improvement

You can do Tadasana regularly to increase the number of platelets in the blood. In Tadasana, the person stands straight and firmly on the ground. This yoga is also called Mountain Pose. The way to do it is given below-

• To do Tadasana yoga, first stand straight on the ground.
• During this, keep a little gap between your feet.
• Now interlock the fingers of both the hands and while taking a deep breath, take both the hands straight above the head. The direction of the palms should be towards the sky.
• Now lift the heels together and come on the toes.
• Pull the body upwards from the toes to the fingers of the hands.
• Remain in this posture as much as possible while breathing at a normal pace.
• Now come back to the original position by exhaling deeply.
• After resting for a while, you can repeat this posture.
• Perform this yogasana for a period of about 15-30 minutes daily.

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In addition to overcoming the deficiency of platelets, Trikonasana can be helpful in strengthening the muscles in the hip and chest area. Apart from this, it also helps in reducing lower back pain. Trikonasana is generally considered a good warm-up yogasana for improving general health. Let's know how to do it-

• To do Trikonasana, first stand straight by making a little distance between your feet.
• During this, the distance between your feet should be slightly more than the distance of your shoulders.
• Now inhale and raise your right hand straight above your head. Keep in mind that the right hand should be parallel to the right ear.
• After this, exhale and twist your torso from the waist to your left.
• At the same time, slide your left hand down along your left leg until your fingers are on your ankle.
• At this point, your right hand should be crossed, as your head is tilted to the left.
• Hold the pose with your knees and elbows straight. Stay in this pose for 30 seconds.
• Inhale and stand yourself upright. Now repeat the asana on the other side in the same way.
• Perform Trikonasana twice a day for a period of 15-30 minutes.

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Ardhakati Chakrasana is also known as Half Waist Wheel Pose. It is one of the most common yoga asanas, which is done daily for general body toning. It strengthens the hip joint and body muscles.

• To perform Ardhakati Chakrasana Yogasana, stand and keep both your feet together and keep the hands straight down close to the body. This step is an asana in itself, which is known as Tadasana.
• Taking a long deep breath, raise the right hand up and keep it close to the ear. After this, while exhaling, bend the body to the left.
• Maintain this posture for 30 seconds.
• Then straighten up while breathing and then repeat the same action from the other side.
• Doing Ardhakati Chakrasana twice a day for a period of 15 minutes will benefit you.

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Paschimottanasana is an excellent posture of Hatha Yoga. It gives a good stretch from your calves to your hamstrings (back of the thighs) to your spine.

• Spread a yoga mat and sit on it and keep both legs in front i.e. sit in Dandasana.
• Now while breathing, take your arms straight above your head.
• Now while exhaling, bend forward and try to hold the toes of the feet.
• Also try to touch your nose with your knees.
• Keep in mind that the knees should not be bent in this posture.
• Paschimottanasana can be done 2 times a day for a period of 20-30 minutes.

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Vajrasana is also called Vajra or Diamond Pose which is one of the simplest yoga asanas. It strengthens the body. It is the best asana to cure any stomach related disease. This is the only asana in yoga, which you can do immediately after food.

• To start Vajrasana, spread a flat floor yoga mat and stand on your knees.
• Now sit down by keeping your hips between both the toes.
• The thumbs of both the feet will be joined together.
• Keep the right palm on the right knee and the left palm on the left knee and keep breathing at a normal pace.
• This asana can be done anytime during the day.

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Gomukhasana is also known as Cow Face Pose. This is a great yogasana, which fixes your shoulders and strengthens your back and chest. It increases the functioning of your kidneys and relieves back pain.

• To start Gomukhasana, first sit straight and put your feet forward.
• Now bend your left leg slowly and place it under your right hip. Then gently bend your right leg and cross it over your left leg. Keep your knees one above the other.
• While practicing this, keep your head and back straight. Now bend your left hand and slowly place it downwards behind your back.
• Then bend your right hand and place it on your back from above your right shoulder.
• Then extend your right hand downwards till it reaches your left hand. Now stay in this posture for 30 to 40 seconds.
• Finally release your hands and open and straighten your legs to return to the starting position.

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