Yoga for Weight Gain

 🧘‍♂️ Yoga for Weight Gain: Gain Weight the Healthy Way with These 7 Effective Poses

When we hear "yoga," we often think of weight loss. But did you know that yoga can also help you gain weight in a healthy and balanced way?

If you're underweight due to stress, weak digestion, or poor appetite, yoga may just be the natural and holistic solution you're looking for.

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🌱 How Does Yoga Help with Weight Gain?

Yoga works on your body, mind, and internal systems. Here’s how it supports weight gain:

1. Improves metabolism regulation
2. Balances hormones and reduces stress
3. Stimulates appetite
4. Improves digestion and nutrient absorption
5. Builds lean muscle mass with certain poses

🧘‍♀️ 7 Effective Yoga Poses for Healthy Weight Gain:

1. Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose)

✨ Benefits: 

• Can be done after meals — unlike most yoga poses
• Calms the mind and nervous system
• Improves digestion and relieves acidity

🧾 How to Do:

1. Kneel on the floor with knees close together and feet slightly apart.
2. Sit back so your buttocks rest on your heels.
3. Keep spine straight, hands on thighs, palms down.
4. Close your eyes and focus on your breath.

🕒 Duration:

5–15 minutes after meals.

⚠️ Precautions:

Avoid if you have knee or ankle injuries.

🐍 2. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

✨ Benefits:

• Stimulates appetite and digestive organs
• Strengthens spine and chest muscles
• Reduces fatigue and stress

🧾 How to Do:

1. Lie face-down with legs extended and toes flat.

2. Place palms under your shoulders.

3. Inhale, press palms down, and lift your chest upward.

4. Keep elbows slightly bent and shoulders away from ears.

Duration:

15–30 seconds × 2 rounds

⚠️ Precautions:

Avoid if pregnant or if you have back injuries.

🔺 3. Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)

✨ Benefits:

• Boosts metabolism by stimulating thyroid gland

• Enhances digestion

• Improves blood flow to the brain

🧾 How to Do:

1. Lie on your back and lift your legs to 90°.

2. Support your lower back with hands and lift hips up.

3. Keep body straight, resting on shoulders, chin tucked to chest.

🕒 Duration:

30–60 seconds (beginners)

⚠️ Precautions:

Not for people with neck problems, high BP, or during menstruation.

💨 4. Pavanamuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose)

✨ Benefits:

• Eases gas, bloating, and indigestion

• Strengthens abdominal muscles

• Stimulates appetite

🧾 How to Do:

1. Lie flat on your back.

2. Bring one or both knees to your chest.

3. Hold the knees with arms and lift head to touch knees (optional).

4. Breathe deeply for a few breaths.

🕒 Duration:

30 seconds – 1 minute × 2 rounds

⚠️ Precautions:

Avoid if you’ve had recent abdominal surgery or are pregnant.

🐟 5. Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

✨ Benefits:

• Stimulates thyroid and parathyroid glands

• Opens up lungs and chest

• Relieves fatigue and anxiety

🧾 How to Do:

1. Lie on your back with legs extended.

2. Place hands under hips and elbows close to the body.

3. Lift chest upward and rest the crown of your head on the floor.

4. Keep breathing deeply.

🕒 Duration:

30 seconds – 1 minute

⚠️ Precautions:

Avoid if you have neck/back issues or high BP.

6. Shavasana (Corpse Pose)

✨ Benefits:

• Deep relaxation for mind and body

• Reduces stress, fatigue, and anxiety

• Aids recovery and energy balance

🧾 How to Do:

1. Lie flat on your back with legs slightly apart.

2. Place arms at your sides, palms facing up.

3. Close your eyes and breathe naturally.

4. Relax every part of your body consciously.

🕒 Duration:

5–10 minutes

⚠️ Precautions:

Make sure you're not sleeping — stay consciously relaxed.

7. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)

✨ Benefits:

• Stimulates digestion and thyroid

• Strengthens back, glutes, and thighs

• Opens chest and improves circulation

🧾 How to Do:

1. Lie on your back, bend your knees, and place feet flat on the floor.

2. Keep arms beside the body, palms down.

3. Inhale and lift hips upward.

4. Press into feet and shoulders. Hold the pose.

🕒 Duration:

30–60 seconds × 2 rounds

⚠️ Precautions:

Avoid if you have neck or spine injuries.