5 Amazing Yoga Asanas that help Accelerate Hair Growth

Posted On : 30 January 2018.

Posted By : Yogi Mahesh Chetan.

Yoga – Natural Hair Growing Technique

Do you think your hairs are dull and lifeless, and you feel like no matter how much you try eating healthy and changing your lifestyle, you still feel that your hairs are all over your place, like the floor, dressing tables etc.? Due to increased stress levels, bad lifestyle, drinking, and smoking, the problem of hair fall has become common these days. Although it can be a genetic condition or a hormonal disorder, it is an alarming signal that shouldn’t be ignored.

Although there are some ways you can reverse this significant amount or even stop it. Yoga plays a significant role in reducing hair fall. A specific yoga asana boosts hair growth by increasing blood circulation and oxygen supply in the scalp. Yoga is a powerful and natural method that can use constructively to deal with the most common hair issues, such as hair fall, hair breakage and other forms of hair loss.

Here are five simple and effective yoga asana for better hair growth

Uttanasana

A simple yoga asana that is also known as standing forward bend pose. To begin with a yoga pose, you must stand erect with your spine straight and hands stretched over your head. Take a deep breath in and as you inhale, lengthen your spine. As you exhale, bend your upper torso from your hips and move your hands towards your feet. You can bend your knees a little to avoid strain in your lower back and try to touch your fingertip to the toes or let your head hang freely. Hold this pose for at least 30 seconds, and then release gently.

Standing forward fold increase the blood circulation towards your head that gives you a boost of energy and improve the hair growth process.

Vajrasana

To start with this pose, stretch your legs before you, keeping your spine erect. Now bend both your legs from the knees and place your hips over your heels. Place your hands on your thighs and keep yourself relaxed and breathing deeply. Sit in this pose for at least 1 to 3 minutes and then release.

Also known as the thunderbolt pose, it is one of the few yoga poses for hair growth that can be practised after having a meal. Among the other advantages of this yoga pose includes the reduction in obesity, the stability of the mind and relief from back pain. This yoga pose is highly beneficial for improving digestion.

Adho Mukha Svanasana

Start from the tabletop position keeping your knees underneath your hips and palms beneath your shoulder. Exhale, straighten your elbows and knees, lift your hips towards the ceiling, and form an inverted ‘V’. Ensure your hands and feet are in the line of your shoulder and hips. Hold this yoga pose for at least a few breaths and release from the pose gently. Adho Mukha savasana improves blood circulation in your body and ensures fresh blood flows to the head. It involves stretching your neck and spine, which helps release stress.

Sarvangasana

Lie down on your back comfortably, keeping your hands resting beside you. Now with an exhale, lift your legs, hips and back so that your whole body is straight. Your whole body weight should be on your shoulder. Support your back with your hands and hold this yoga pose for at least 30 seconds, and keep breathing and gently release from the pose.

Sarvangasana, or shoulder stand, is the queen of all Asana. This powerful yoga pose boosts your metabolism and ensures the individual is not exhausted.

Sirsasana

Sirsasana, or headstand, is the king of all yoga asana. To perform this yoga pose, interlock your finger to form a cup shape. Bend your upper torso forward and place your head on that cup. Now slowly lift your knees off the floor, gently pull your toes, and slowly straighten your legs off the mat. Keep your spine straight, hold this pose for at least 10 seconds, and then release gently. If you are a beginner, then take the support of the wall, and it is advised to practice this yoga pose under the guidance of a certified yoga teacher.

It is known to be an effective yoga pose to stop your hair loss problem.

How can Yoga strengthen hair growth process?

Yogasana can be done by individuals to boost hair growth. Practicing these yoga asanas improve the blood circulation in your scalp, strengthen your hair follicles and nourishes your hair strands. Also, it reduces your stress and helps to maintain harmony between your mind, body and soul.