Yoga to Relieve Knee and Joint Pain
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Joint pain, especially in the knees, can limit mobility and impact daily life. Yoga provides gentle yet effective ways to alleviate discomfort, improve flexibility, and strengthen the muscles around your joints. By practicing specific poses, you can reduce pain, support joint health, and regain ease of movement.
Here are some yoga poses and practices to help relieve knee and joint pain.
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Supported Child’s Pose (Balasana)
This pose gently stretches the knees and hips while providing relaxation. Start on your hands and knees, bring your big toes together, and sit back toward your heels. Extend your arms forward and rest your forehead on the mat or a block. Place a cushion under your hips or knees for added comfort. -
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
Bridge Pose strengthens the quadriceps and glutes, which support the knees. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-width apart. Press into your feet and lift your hips toward the ceiling. Hold for a few breaths, then lower back down slowly. -
Reclined Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose (Supta Padangusthasana)
This pose stretches the hamstrings and calves, relieving tension in the knees. Lie on your back, extend one leg toward the ceiling, and hold your foot or use a strap. Keep the opposite leg grounded. Hold for several breaths, then switch sides. -
Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I)
Warrior I strengthens the legs and promotes joint stability. Step one foot forward, bend the front knee, and keep the back leg straight. Raise your arms overhead, ensuring your front knee aligns with your ankle. Hold for a few breaths, then switch sides. -
Cat-Cow Stretch (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
This gentle flow improves joint mobility and reduces stiffness in the knees and spine. Start on your hands and knees, alternate between arching your back (Cow Pose) and rounding it (Cat Pose). Move with your breath for a soothing effect. -
Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
Chair Pose strengthens the muscles around the knees, promoting joint stability. Stand with your feet together, bend your knees as if sitting in a chair, and extend your arms overhead. Engage your core and thighs as you hold the pose for a few breaths. -
Tips for Practicing Safely
- Use props like yoga blocks, straps, or cushions to modify poses for comfort.
- Focus on alignment to avoid straining the knees or other joints.
- Move slowly and listen to your body, stopping if you feel pain.
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