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Yoga Expert - Answered on Jun 21, 2023

Radhika Iyer is a yogini, mountaineer and philanthropist.
After being diagnosed with cancer, Radhika benefitted from training in yoga and meditation.
In 2009, she founded the yoga studio Raa Foundation to share what she had learnt. She has also founded Anahata Organics, a sustainable lifestyle brand.
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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 21, 2023Hindi
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Namaste Radhika mam. Can yoga help cure asthma? Or is it risky to do yoga when you have breathing problems?

Ans: Namaste!!
In fact Practicing Pranayam will help cure asthma. The trick is to learn those Pranayams that can be of help to you. Talk to an expert and do abhyas under their guidance please. Just remember that yogic breathing exercises especially during breath retention, can cause further damage if not done under guidance. Hope this will help.
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