Balasana (Child's Pose): Calms the brain, relieves stress and fatigue, and normalizes circulation throughout the body.
Vajrasana (Diamond Pose): Done after meals, aids in digestion, which is critical for maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose): Stimulates the abdominal organs, improving the function of the pancreas and intestines.
Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend): Stimulates the liver, kidneys, ovaries, and uterus; it also calms the mind and relieves stress.
Twisting Poses such as ardha matsyendrasana, bharadvajasana can massage the internal organs, aiding in digestion and detoxification processes.
Core Strengthening Poses: Strengthening the core through poses like 1. Plank (Phalakasana)
2. Boat Pose (Navasana) can improve posture and digestion, aiding in better management of diabetes.
Practices like supported Savasana or legs-up-the-wall (Viparita Karani) can help in reducing stress hormones in the blood, which can improve insulin function.
Gentle Flow Sequences: Incorporating gentle flows, such as Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar), can help improve blood flow, flexibility, and stress management, all of which can contribute to better diabetes control.
Inputs By: Dr. Indranill Basu Ray, who is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Professor of Cardiology and Public health, based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA