5 Yoga Poses To Lower Down Cholesterol Levels

By Vanshika Gaur
29 Mar 2025, 11:00 IST

Yoga involves deep breathing that promotes relaxation and reduces stress. It targets high cholesterol levels in the body, helping to lower them and improve good cholesterol levels (HDL). Here are some yoga poses that may help lower cholesterol. Tap to read!

Child’s Pose

Kneel down and keep your spine straight. Open your knees as wide as hips and bring your torso in between the thighs while extending your arms straight on the floor.

Legs Up the Wall

Lie down on your back while extending your feet up the wall. Hold the position for 1-2 minutes then bring your legs to your chest and repeat.

Seated Forward Bend

Sit straight on the floor with your legs extended out. Then slowly start to bend over your legs. Stop bending if you feel any pain in the back.

Wheel Pose

Lie straight on your back and bring your hand near the shoulder invertedly. Then bend your knees and slowly lift the body in the air. Hold the pose for at least a minute.

Seated Spinal Twist

Sit with your spine straight, left leg extended on the floor, and right leg bent with sole on the floor. Twist to the right side while keeping the left hand on the right leg.

Information Credits

This information is sourced from a trusted health website, Healthline. It is advisable to consult a fitness trainer before trying any exercise at home.