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Psoriasis is a common skin condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells, and got its name from the Greek word meaning,'itch'. It induces cells to build up quickly on the surface of the skin. The excess skin cells form scales and red patches which are itchy and sometimes painful. Psoriasis is a chronic disease that often goes and comes. The main objective of treatment is to block the skin cells from growing so fast. Yoga For Psoriasis Psoriasis is an obstinate skin condition in which red patches of various sizes develop on the skin that is covered with dry, silvery scales. In psoriasis the skin becomes inflamed and red eruptions appear on the surface of the skin that starts to itch excessively. These regions form thickened areas that are covered with silvery scales over the reddened lesions. The skin at the joints may crack.There's no cure for psoriasis, but you can manage the symptoms. Lifestyle measures like moisturizing, not

How does Yoga help Psoriasis?

Does the scaly, red, painful patches on your skin destroying your physical appearance and harming your inner peace? Can yoga therapy will be helpful to get a naturally healthy and beautiful skin? Practicing yoga asanas can actually prove to be a better treatment therapy when it comes to treating Psoriasis.

Stress is a known risk factor or trigger for many illnesses, and psoriasis is just the same. Stress can lead to psoriasis flare-ups, and psoriasis flare-ups can cause stress. But rather than becoming caught up in this vicious cycle, you could kill two birds with one stone: find relief for the stress and the skin disease through the practice of yoga.

List Of Yoga For Psoriasis

Deep Breathing/Bikram Yoga/ Pranayama

Stand straight with your feet close together, and arms in the air over your head, and face posing straight. Then slowly bend your elbows and bring them together beneath your chin, with your palms open and facing opposite sides. It looks as if you are supporting your chin on both your hands. Exhale and inhale deeply and slowly in this position for about 10-15 times. One can perform this pose while sitting on the floor in a yogic posture.

Benefits: Breathing practices can fill your body with fresh air, and transports oxygen to the deeper tissues which in turn purifies your blood and boosts your circulation. It helps calm your mind, relieves stress, and detoxifies your body.

Child’s Pose/ Balasana

Sit down on your yoga mat with your knees bent and bow your head down with your arms overhead and the palms on the floor. While in this pose try to breathe in and breathe out deeply, and repeat the posture at least 2-3 times.

Benefits – It is a pose of yoga for Psoriatic arthritis in which there is a good amount of stretch in the hips, knees, ankles, and thighs. It reduces stress and fatigue, calms, and soothes the brain, it can also help relieve neck and back pain.

Salutation Seal or Anjali mudra

This is a very simple yoga posture that includes sitting on your yoga mat cross-legged, and bringing your palms together, firmly pressing against each other with both your thumbs gently pushing into your sternum. While into this position on should take deep breaths and feel the peace in your mind for a few minutes. There are variations in this pose which involve sun salutation and enchanting ‘OM’ word while breathing.

Benefits – Reduce mental stress like anxiety, depression and also improves flexibility by promoting stretch and improves blood circulation in the fingers, wrists, arms, and hands.