Winter Shield: 5 best yoga asanas that will keep the body warm in cold and protect from respiratory problems caused by pollution.
Samira Vishwas November 24, 2025 07:24 PM

There are many health benefits of doing Surya Namaskar daily in winters, because: It consists of 12 yoga asanas together, it helps in keeping your body warm. It has many benefits, such as… Blood circulation in the body improves. Flexibility of the body increases. Beneficial for both heart and lungs. Reduces stress and keeps the winter blues away. Another yoga asana to keep the body warm and healthy in winter is Warrior Pose or Virabhadrasana. This asana opens your shoulders, improves balance and strengthens your muscles. It is also beneficial for your hands, legs and lower back, thereby preventing pain and stiffness in winter. Setubandhasana or bridge pose should be practiced in winter. This is a simple yoga asana that helps in improving blood circulation and oxygen flow throughout the body. It helps keep your hands and feet warm. It also helps in reducing mood swings and stress in winter. You must do Bhujangasana in winter because: It increases your lung function. Therefore, it is very good to do it regularly even during the pollution season. It tones your abdominal muscles. It opens and strengthens the shoulder and back muscles. It also helps in reducing excess belly fat due to stomach cramps. In winters you can do Adho Mukha Svanasana. In this your body becomes inverted ‘V’ shape. While doing this asana, you have to balance your breathing in a calm manner. This improves blood circulation throughout your body. It tones the muscles of the entire body. In winter, joints get good stretching, which makes this asana even more beneficial. Apart from yogasanas, you should also include some pranayam in your daily routine in winter. These asanas are based on breathing techniques and help in preventing respiratory problems. Apart from this, they are also beneficial for your digestion, heart and brain. In winter you should practice Surya Bhedi, Kapalbhati and Anulom-Vilom.

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