6 Yoga Asanas To Curb Hair Fall

Hairfall has always been a concern amongst both men and women. Mostly, the reason behind it is stress, pollution, an unhealthy lifestyle, an illness or an unbalanced diet. But in the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, hair fall is considered to be an aftereffect of the virus. Many people are facing hair fall-related problems, months after recovering from coronavirus.

Everyone is well aware of the fact that COVID-19 attacks the body’s immune system and makes a person very weak. And being a viral infection, its effects are prolonged and are visible even after recovery. Hair fall or hair shedding post-COVID is pretty worrisome. Experts and doctors, in this context, say that with the help of a good, nourishing diet, consisting of vitamins and with regular practice of yoga, one can deal with such a problem. In yoga, there are certain poses (asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayamas), which help in increasing the blood flow throughout the body, from head to toe. Therefore, here are 6 such breathing exercises and poses, which can help you get back strong and shiny hair.

Kapalbhati (Skull Shining Breathing)

Kapalbhati

• While sitting in either Sukhasana or Padmasana, breathe normally 2-3 times.
• After this, take a deep breath in and then exhale with force. The effect of your breathing and exhalation process should be seen on your stomach.
• As you exhale, pull your stomach and navel back towards your spine, as much you can do comfortably.
• Repeat it 10-20 times.

Nadi Shodhan Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing)

Nadi Shodhan Pranayama

• In this, while sitting in Sukhasana, use the thumb of your right hand to close your right nostril and inhale from your left nostril.
• Now close your left nostril using your ring and little finger, lift your thumb and exhale from your left nostril.
• While keeping your left nostril blocked, inhale from your right one and then block your right nostril and exhale from the left one.
• Now repeat the first step again and continue it 20-30 times.

Adho Mukha Savasana (Downward-Facing Dog)

• Stand on all your fours on the mat, with your hand's shoulder-width apart
• Exhale and lift your hips up to make an inverted “V” and feel the stretch.
• Keep your head down, keep your gaze on the navel, hold the pose and take long deep breaths.
• Exhale, bend your knees, and come back to the normal position.

Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

Uttanasana

• Stand with your feet in line with your waist and hands on the side.
• Now inhale and stretch both your hands up towards the ceiling.
• Slowly exhale, bend forward and place both your palms on the floor near your feet. Ensure that your knees do not bend.
• Now look in front, while standing in the position and take a deep breath.
• Exhale and bring your head as close to your knees as possible.
• Keep breathing normally and hold the position for a minute or so.
• Now first raise your head, take a deep breath, raise your hands and come back to the starting position.

Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)

Sarvangasana

• Lie on your back with hands on your sides.
• In one movement, lift your legs, hips, and back up in the air, balancing your body on your shoulders.
• Hold your back with your hands for support and bring your elbows to close.
• Keep your legs close and straight with your toes pointed towards the ceiling.
• If you feel any strain, come back to the normal position, otherwise, you can hold the pose for 30-60 seconds.
• Very slowly come down by lowering your knees, placing your palms on the floor, followed by your back, hips, and legs.

Vajrasana (Adamantine Pose)

Vajrasana

• Kneel down on the floor, with your toes pointing outwards. Use a yoga mat for more comfort.
• Touch both the toes to each other and heels at a distance.
• Move all your weight on your feet and sit erect, with both hands on your thighs.
• Sit in this position for a while and take long breaths. Start with sitting like this for 2 minutes and gradually increase the time.