Yoga Asanas That Can Boost Heart Health

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3. Bridge Pose or Setu Bandhasana

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This yoga asana is known to increase blood flow to the chest region, thus boosting heart health. "It regulates the flow of blood and prana (energy) to the heart, the glands in the neck and the head, and releases tension," says a Delhi-based Yoga expert, Anju Kalhan of Vivafit Fitness Center.

How to do: Lie down on your back. Draw your feet inwards towards the hips. Now lift yourself up with your stomach going towards the ceiling along with your back, hip and thighs. Chin and chest should be locked. Keep your hands sideways or engage them in supporting your back. Inhale while going up, hold, exhale while coming down. Breathe normally in case you are holding the pose for long.