The Yoga Prescription for Asthma

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung condition caused by increased reaction to the airways triggered by stimuli such as pollen, cold air, smoke, pollution, animal dander, cleaning fluids and stress.  This program focuses on using gentle yoga sequences to teach diaphragmatic breathing and learning to lengthen the exhalation (very important for asthmatics).  We explore gentle chest opening and twisting postures to help stretch the intercostal muscles, while incorporating stress relieving postures to relieve overall muscular tension and to relax the mind and body.