Can yoga really help manage your varicose veins? There have been many studies showing the positive effects that yoga can have on your vein and overall health.

Below are seven popular yoga poses that can help address your varicose veins in a natural way.

Managing Varicose Veins: 7 Great Yoga Poses

1.Mountain Pose

This is generally one of the first poses taught in yoga and is vital to help your varicose veins.

Mountain pose can help re-align your body in order to tone your legs and strengthen your thighs and hips.

2.Standing Forward Bend

This popular pose is excellent to improve blood circulation throughout your body.

For those suffering from leg pain, this pose can take the strain off of your legs for a healing effect.

3. Legs Up the Wall

When you rest your legs on the wall, you are elevating them in order to increase blood circulation.

Additionally, elevating your legs in this way can remove the pressure that standing has on your legs and veins.

4. Boat Pose

Boat pose is an ideal yoga pose to remove pressure from your veins.

As an added bonus, this pose encourages core strength as well.

5. Wind Relieving Pose

This is a popular pose for those who are seated throughout much of the day.

When performed correctly, this pose stimulates the blood flow throughout your body and loosens the muscles in the hips and knees.

6. Fish Pose

The fish pose allows your legs to relax which can regulate your blood flow while also taking stress off of your feet and legs.

7. Supported Shoulder Stand

This pose can help remove stress from your legs and allow for relaxation and blood circulation throughout your whole body.

Learn More About Yoga for Varicose Veins

If you are suffering from varicose veins and are looking for more tips and tricks to help address them, contact our office online or call (410)970-2314 to schedule a consultation.