As the Diwali season approaches, the air often fills with festive lights, joy — and unfortunately, pollution. Increased levels of smoke and dust can affect breathing and overall respiratory health. However, you don’t need hours of workouts to protect your lungs. Just 10 minutes of daily yoga can make a powerful difference!
Yoga not only strengthens your lungs but also improves immunity, helps you breathe deeply, and keeps your energy levels high throughout the festival.
Here’s how and which poses can help you breathe better this Diwali season.
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1. Why Lung Health Matters During Diwali
During Diwali, the rise in air pollution and smoke from firecrackers often leads to coughing, throat irritation, and breathlessness.
Your lungs work harder than usual, which makes it important to strengthen them naturally. Yoga enhances lung capacity, improves oxygen flow, and clears toxins from your body — helping you stay active and calm amid the festivities.
2. 10-Minute Yoga Routine for Stronger Lungs
You can easily practice these yoga poses and breathing techniques every morning or evening for 10 minutes.
a) Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing) – 2 minutes
Sit straight, close your right nostril with your thumb, and inhale deeply from your left nostril.
Close your left nostril and exhale from the right.
Repeat this alternately.
Benefits: Balances breathing, detoxifies lungs, and improves oxygen flow.
b) Kapalabhati (Skull Shining Breathing) – 2 minutes
Sit in a cross-legged position. Take a deep breath in and exhale forcefully through your nose while contracting your abdomen.
Do 20–30 strokes, then relax.
Benefits: Clears nasal passage, removes toxins, and strengthens lungs naturally.
c) Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) – 2 minutes
Lie on your stomach, place your palms near your chest, and lift your upper body while inhaling.
Hold for a few seconds and exhale slowly.
Benefits: Opens chest muscles and improves lung elasticity.
d) Matsyasana (Fish Pose) – 2 minutes
Lie on your back, slide your hands under your hips, lift your chest, and tilt your head backward.
Benefits: Expands lungs, increases oxygen intake, and relieves respiratory stress.
e) Deep Breathing and Relaxation – 2 minutes
Sit calmly, close your eyes, and take long, slow breaths.
Focus on inhaling positivity and exhaling toxins.
Benefits: Relieves stress, improves focus, and calms your nervous system.
3. Additional Tips to Keep Lungs Healthy During Diwali
Avoid or limit exposure to smoke and firecrackers.
Keep windows closed during peak pollution hours.
Use a steam inhaler or diffuser with eucalyptus oil for easy breathing.
Stay hydrated and include antioxidant-rich foods like tulsi, turmeric, and ginger.
4. Why Yoga Works So Well
Yoga strengthens the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, increasing your lungs’ ability to hold and use oxygen efficiently. Regular practice improves blood circulation, detoxifies the respiratory system, and builds long-term immunity.
Even if you can spare just 10 minutes a day, consistent yoga practice can help you feel lighter, calmer, and healthier — even during the pollution-heavy Diwali season.
This Diwali, while you enjoy sweets, lights, and laughter, don’t forget to care for your lungs — your body’s silent powerhouse. Just a few minutes of yoga daily can help you breathe deeply, live healthily, and glow naturally from within.
(This article is meant for informational purposes only and must not be considered a substitute for advice provided by qualified medical professionals. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.)
