29 Jun, 2020

Benefits of Yoga for Hair

A head full of long and flowing hair is a dream of each and every Man & Woman, but this dream rarely comes true. A number of internal and external factors such as stress, poor eating habits, hormonal imbalances and disorders, diseases, hair dyes, styling products, drugs, genetic disorders and smoking lead to hair fall. There is a wide range of natural remedies for dandruff and hair fall, and yoga is considered one of the safest and most effective natural remedies that shows prompt results. Yoga asanas and pranayama stimulate circulation of blood and oxygen to the scalp and, help rejuvenate dry and limp hair to promote hair growth. Forward bending yoga poses such as Adho Mukha Svanasana, Uttanasana, etc. increase blood and oxygen supply to the face and head, thereby stimulating the nerves of the scalp. These yoga poses also aids the body to switch from the sympathetic to the parasympathetic nervous system that helps to reduce stress that is one of the main causes of hair fall. Asanas such as Sarvangasana helps to regulate the functioning of the thyroid gland that also plays a pivotal role in hair growth. Relaxing yoga poses such as Vajrasana helps to relieve tension and anxiety from the body and improves digestion that is yet another cause of hair loss. Pranayama and breathing exercises help to oxygenate the body and scalp and which also helps in maintaining healthy hair. Balayam yoga is a simple nail rubbing exercises that help to revitalize the hair follicles that are connected to the nails.