11 Yoga Asans To Help You Get Long Black Hair

Healthy, long, and lustrous hair is a treasure. But what if it starts turning white unnaturally? Untimely whitening or graying has now become one of the most common hair problems all across the world. For women, it is really frustrating to see those silver strands on the head even before the age of 30. No matter how much you try to cure them with medicines or hide them with dyes, nothing works permanently and this is exactly when yoga may come to your rescue. In fact, regular practice of yoga (both asanas and pranayamas) can help you immensely in combating several hair issues including premature graying. So, go through the rest of the article to find out how to use yoga for long black hair.

So, why is yoga considered as one of the best means to get long black hair? Well, if you think that yoga is all about stretching, turning, and twisting your limbs, you are wrong. When combined with a proper diet and a good haircare regimen, this 5,000-year old Indian science offers a holistic cure for unhealthy, damaged, and gray hair. All you need to do is include certain ‘asanas’ (postures) in your daily exercise routine and amplify their effects with some ‘pranayamas’ (breathing techniques).

Regular and diligent practice of the following 11 asanas will help you get long black hair while maintaining a good scalp and reversing the damage done to it:

Vajrasana / Diamond Pose

- Sit on the floor right on your buttocks while keeping your spine and back straight.
- Stretch your legs forward with your heels kept together.
- Your hands should be placed on both sides with your palms facing the ground.
- Now, fold the legs at the knees and bring them under your thighs one by one.
- Your hands should be placed on your upper thighs and the sides of your soles should be kept as close as possible.
- Take deep breaths in and out steadily as you are sitting in a relaxed position.
- Hold this posture for 2-8 minutes and then, return to the beginning position.

Bhujangasana

- Lie down on your stomach by keeping your legs together while your toes pointing outwards.
- Stretch your hands on both sides of your chest with your palms facing the ground.
- Now, press against the floor with your palms and raise your forehead.
- Allow the weight of your body to rest on the chest.
- Look upwards and breathe in.
- Straighten your elbows to stretch your arms even further.
- Raise your chest and allow the weight of your body to rest on your abdomen.
- Hold the posture for 3-5 minutes.
- Breathe out and return to the starting position.

Sasangasana

- Sit straight on the floor and get into vajrasana.
- Raise your buttocks and straighten the upper thighs.
- Now, bend forward until the crown of your head reaches the floor.
- Meanwhile, stretch your hands backward and place them on your toes or on the ground.
- As you hold the position, exhale slowly for five breaths.
- Then, start unrolling yourself back to vajrasana again as you inhale gradually.
- Release yourself and relax.

Ustrasana

- Kneel down on the floor with your knees kept at a distance of at least 6 inches.
- Take your hands backwards and grab your ankles with them.
-Lift your face upward and look at the ceiling.
- Make sure that your upper thighs are straight and your abdomen is pushed forward.
- Inhale and exhale slowly as you hold the posture for some time.

Matsyasana

- Lie down on the floor with your back on the mat.
- Place your hands on both sides of your body with your palms facing downwards.
- Push them slowly under your buttocks.
- Inhale deeply while raising your chest and head together. - Keep your buttocks on the ground only.
- Drop the head back gradually and fix your gaze to the wall behind you.
- Allow your torso to rest on your elbows and the crown of your head as well.
- Stay in that position for 30 seconds or more if possible.
- Finally, straighten your head slowly and carefully as you release yourself from the posture.

Trikonasana

- Stand straight on the floor with your feet about 3 feet apart from each other.
- Lift both of your hands up in such a way that they remain in alignment with your shoulders.
- Now, start bending your torso slowly towards the right side.
- Touch your right toe with the fingers of your right hand.
- Meanwhile, move your left hand upwards until it faces the ceiling and look at it.
- Stay in this position for around a minute.
- Relax and repeat with the opposite side.

Halasana

- Start with lying down on the floor with your back touching it.
- Your hands should be kept by the sides of your body with the palms facing downwards.
- Now, lift up your legs together so that they form a right angle to the floor.
- Slowly bend them backwards over and beyond the head until the toes touch the ground.
- Make sure to provide support to your back with your elbows on the ground. Also, press your chin against the throat.
- Inhale and exhale normally while retaining the posture for a while.
- Return to the starting position and relax.

Pawanmuktasana

- Lie down on the floor with your back on it.
- Place your hands beside your thighs.
- Fold your right leg at the knee and hold it with both of your arms.
- Bring the leg close to your chest by raising it slowly as you keep the knee clasped.
- Breathe out when lifting your head and shoulders up. Your nose should be very close to your knee.
- Hold the posture at least for 10 seconds.
- Release yourself and repeat with the other leg.
Release the hands and come back to the starting position.

Sarvangasana

- Lie down on the floor with your back on it.
- Raise both of your legs upwards to elevate the lower part of your torso slightly.
- Place both of your palms on your lower back to ensure adequate support to the hip area.
- Now, press your palms firmly on your lower back and push it upwards as you pull the legs at the same time.
- Allow the weight of your entire body to rest on your shoulders and hands.
- Stay in that posture for a while and then lower your back and your legs slowly one by one.

Padahastasana / Utthanasana / Standing Forward Bend Pose

- Stand erect on the ground with your feet only a few inches apart.
- Take a deep breath in and elongate your spine.
- Now, start breathing out and lift both of your hands up above your head.
- Start bending the upper body forward with your hips hinged and knees slightly bent.
- Try to touch the floor with your fingertips. If possible, you may also go ahead and place your hands behind your heels.
- Stay in this posture for some time as you breathe normally.
- Again, breathe in deeply and return to the original standing position slowly.
- Relax and repeat.

Sirsasana / Head Stand Pose

- Stand straight on the ground with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Slowly bend forward and place your palms on the ground with your fingers interlocked.
- Stretch both of your elbows at least shoulder-width apart so that an equilateral triangle is formed.
- Move your head downward and touch the floor between your palms with its crown.
- Press your hands against the head gently for a firmer grip.
- Now, lift your buttocks off the floor as you straighten your legs.
- Bend the legs at your knees and tuck the thighs in your abdomen slightly.
- Try balancing your body by shifting the entire weight from toes to head and arms.
- Be careful as you raise your feet from the ground one by one.
- Bring your heels close to your buttocks while bending your knees slowly.
- Finally, lift you legs (together or one by one) upward and reach the vertical position.
- Make sure that you keep your spine as well as your body straight.
- Inhale and exhale normally as you stay in this posture for a while.
- Return to the original position slowly and relax.