Top 7 super effective yoga poses to help you own a beautiful and healthy chest

Trikonasana, or Triangle Pose, will release and strengthen your ribcage, lengthen your spine, and improve blood flow in your body:

• Place your feet wide apart. Rotate left 90 degrees and right 15 degrees.
• Touch your left ankle with your left hand (at the same time, you can rest your open palm on the floor) and straighten your right arm upwards so that your arms form a straight line. Keep your knees and spine straight.
• Face up and turn your eyes towards the fingers. Then repeat the exercise with the other side.

Bhujangasana, or cobra pose, helps increase lung volume, stretches your chest muscles, strengthens your abs, and improves your posture:

• Lie on your stomach and take a deep breath. Slowly lift your body up, while keeping your lower body on the floor. Balance on your legs and arms.
• Raise your head and look up.
• Slowly exhale and assume the starting position. Try increasing the time you stay in the pose after each repetition.

Chakrasana, or Wheel Pose, helps you to stretch your ribcage, spine and neck, relieve fatigue and cure headaches:

• Lie on your back, place your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, then pull your body toward your buttocks.
• Bring your hands behind your head, palms down with your fingers pointing behind your back. Exhale, raising your chest and hips as high as you can.
• Straighten your arms completely. Hold this position for 30 seconds.

Dhanurasana, or bow pose, is for all those with back pain. This exercise helps to stretch the entire spine and shape your chest:

• Lie on your stomach, exhale, bend your knees and raise them back to head level. Use your hand to hold your ankle.
• Slowly exhale again, while pulling your legs and arms up as high as you can. Your hips and chest should be lifted off the floor, and balanced on your stomach.
• Try to stay in this position for 30 seconds.

Virabhadrasana, or warrior pose, not only helps to improve your health, but also helps you open up your chest and make it more supple and strong:

• Place your feet wide apart, parallel to each other.
• Rotate the left foot 90 degrees to the left and the right foot inward. Breathe evenly and bend your left knee.
• Legs should be kept straight. Raise your arms and straighten your shoulders. Turn your head to the left, towards your wrist.
• Repeat 7-10 times, then do the same with the right side.

Salamba Sirsasana, or headstand, is useful for the ligaments and muscles of the spine and chest. The move helps to improve breathing and blood flow, but those who have done it well should practice:

• Stand on your knees and place your forearms on the floor. Knit your fingers together to form a bowl, then place the top of your head on the mat so that the back of your head is in the ‘bowl’.
• Bend your knees, exhale, and lift your feet off the ground.
• Straighten your legs upwards, and stay there for 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on your ability.

Ustrasana, or camel pose, works against back pain. It also increases lung volume and improves thoracic strength:

• Stand on your knees and pull your feet together.
• Slowly bend back and place your hands on your heels. Then arch your back and stretch your ribs. Your head should be pulled to the floor.
• Hold for 30 seconds and return to the original position.

Sources: Brightside