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Yoga originated in ancient India as a series of physical, mental, and spiritual practices leading to inner peace. Today, yoga is widely practiced as a means of physical exercise and stress management.

 

Is Yoga Good For Gout?

yoga tree poseYoga is one of the best forms of exercise you can do for gout treatment, at all phases of the condition:

  • Before gout attacks — yoga can help you maintain a healthy weight, manage stress naturally, and develop proper breathing habits for gout prevention.
  • During gout attacks — yoga can help detoxify the kidneys for better uric acid excretion, and can enhance lymph flow at the joints to reduce painful gouty inflammation as a natural gout treatment.
  • After gout attacks — yoga can help rebuild damaged tissues by stretching and strengthening the injured ligaments and tendons, and by improving blood flow for nutrient delivery to the joints.

 

Best Yoga Poses for Gout

For overall health, it is best to adopt a well-rounded yoga practice. However, each yoga pose brings unique benefits, and the following asanas are specifically helpful for gout:

  1. Twisting Poses — to compress the internal organs for detoxification and to increase blood flow.
  • Seated Twisting Pose (Sanskrit: Marichyasana and Ardha Matsyendrasana)
  • Reclined Twisting Pose (Sanskrit: Supta Matsyendrasana)
  • Locust Pose (Sanskrit: salabhasana)
  • Bow Pose (Sanskrit: Dhanurasana) is a more advanced version of the Locust.
  • Seated Forward Bend (Sanskrit: Paschimottanasana)
  • Happy Baby Pose (Sanskrit: Ananda Balasana)
  • Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose (Sanskrit: Viparita Karani)
  • Shoulder Stand Pose (Sanskrit: Sarvangasana)
  1. Back Toning Poses — to stimulate the kidneys for detoxification and improved blood flow.
  1. Back Stretching Poses — to increase blood flow to the lower back and kidney area.
  1. Inversion Poses —to let gravity help move blood and lymph out of the feet, and to bring relaxation.

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Avoiding Yoga Injuries

Like all forms of exercise, if not done properly, yoga can cause serious injury. I recommend studying yoga at home with a DVD, or with a local yoga instructor to minimize the risk of injury.

   ☆ Bottom Line:  Practicing yoga 2-3 times per week is an excellent form of gentle exercise that helps manage gout!

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#Gout again? (!) So you live in the city – cool . . . fast pace, busy life, lots of cars, bad air, fast food, heavy stress. “Acid” finds us in the most unusual ways . . . and uric acid is just one of those acids. Embrace “change” . . . ... See MoreSee Less
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