But whether or not someone chooses to have surgery, developing a consistent yoga practice will help
increase breath capacity, decrease the pain, and perhaps even prevent the curves from worsening.
Biological age was calculated using several indicators for metabolism, inflammation, and organ function, including levels of hemoglobin, total cholesterol, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase, albumin, and C - reactive protein in blood as well as blood pressure and
breath capacity data.
Bending the back, which means extending the spine (as opposed to strictly bending it backward), opens energy channels that facilitate the many benefits commonly associated with yoga — strength, flexibility, stress relief, lower blood pressure and
improved breath capacity, to name a few.
Increased
breath capacity developed through long deep breathing exercises carries more oxygen to the brain, which in turn helps to create a heightened sense of awareness.
Notice how a physical change can invite a change
in breath capacity, which, in turn, invites a physical and mental change.
This shape expands the backbody, stretching the back of the lungs
increasing breath capacity, and tones the abdomen with an engaged core.
As you work dynamically with the breath and pose, you'll also find
your breath capacity increasing.
By strengthening our legs and opening the back of the heart we allow the support of the ground to create full expansion in the lungs and
our breath capacity.
YJ Influencer Denelle Numis teaches the viloma pranayama technique, used to help increase
breath capacity.