5 Yoga Poses That Will Naturally Reduce Uric Acid Levels
Last Updated:June 01, 2025, 17:01 IST
The Bhujangasana opens up your chest and stimulates your abdominal organs, aiding in detoxification and reducing inflammation
Doing yoga regularly helps eliminate toxins from the body.
High uric acid, also known as hyperuricemia, is becoming a common diagnosis these days. Eating unhealthy foods can cause your body to create excessive uric acid, which can harm your kidneys. It can also lead to joint pain and swelling.
Maintaining healthy uric acid levels is critical for your overall health. Along with a healthy diet, yoga can help reduce uric acid by changing the way your body functions. Doing yoga regularly helps your body eliminate toxins. Here are some yoga positions that can help lower uric acid levels:
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose): It strengthens the kidneys and increases their ability to filter uric acid. It also improves metabolism and alleviates joint pain caused by increased uric acid levels. This pose opens up your chest and stimulates your abdominal organs, aiding in detoxification and reducing inflammation.
How to perform it: Lie flat on your stomach, palms beneath your shoulders. Slowly raise your chest off the floor by straightening your arms while maintaining your elbows close to your body. Hold the stance for 20-30 seconds. Gently lower yourself.
Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist Pose): This position improves digestion, liver and kidney function, and helps to control uric acid levels. It compresses the abdominal organs, enhancing digestion and aiding in toxin removal.
How to perform: Sit with your legs straight and extended. Bend your right knee and position your right foot outside the left thigh. Bend your left leg and tuck your left foot into your right hip. Twist your torso to the right, with your left elbow on the outside of your right knee. Support yourself with your right hand behind you. Twist for 20 seconds before switching sides.
Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) By improving digestion and metabolism, this pose can help eliminate excess uric acid. It also increases blood flow and stimulates the abdominal organs, helping the body eliminate toxins. To achieve the best results, perform this stance every day.
How to do it: Stand with your feet apart. Turn your right foot 90 degrees. Stretch your arms to the sides. Bend your body towards your right foot, then place your right hand on your shin, ankle, or the floor, whichever feels most comfortable. Raise your left arm and glance at your left hand. Hold this position for 30 seconds, then switch to the opposite side.
Shavasana (Corpse Pose): This calming pose reduces stress, which is a key contributor to elevated uric acid levels. Stress increases purine metabolism, resulting in increased uric acid levels. Shavasana helps in balancing hormones and reducing inflammation.
How to perform it: Lie flat on your back, arms at your sides, palms up. Close your eyes and concentrate on your breath. Hold still and relaxed for 5-10 minutes.
Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana): It stimulates the digestive system by releasing trapped gas and increasing metabolism. It also relieves pressure on the kidneys, allowing your body to eliminate uric acid more effectively through urine.
How to perform it: Lie on your back with your knees raised to your chest. Hold your knees and gently press them into your stomach. Lift your head until your nose meets your knees. Maintain the posture for 15-20 seconds, inhaling deeply.
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