Yoga for Diabetes control?
Guidelines for exercise in Diabetes patients aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity workout each week.
Yoga combined with some cardio activity can be wonderful for reaching your target diabetes control.
Yoga poses, or asanas, can help with:
stress reduction
strength
flexibility
All of these benefits can improve quality of life for a person with diabetes. It is important to practice some yoga not only for physical relaxation but also for mental relaxation and well-being which in turn has positive impact on diabetes control.
Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) :
Surya Namaskar is an extremely beneficial yoga practice for high blood sugar as it improves the blood circulation of pancreas and enhances utilization of insulin in the body.
If performed at a slow pace (six rounds a minute), suryanamaskar work best to give you major benefits.