5 Effective Yoga Exercises to Stop Snoring Naturally

What Causes Snoring?

• Being Overweight or Out of shape

• Nasal and Sinus problems

• Old Age

• Alcohol, Smoking, and Medications

• Sleeping Posture

• Nasal congestion and inflammation due to a cold or flu

5 Yoga Asanas that can Help You to Stop Snoring

Sleeping on your side rather than on your belly or back particularly improves sleep by reducing snoring. A lot of times snoring is attributed to the extremely relaxed state that your neck muscles go into.

By sleeping on your side, you can avoid snoring by sleeping in this yoga-recommended position. If you practice yoga diligently, you will see a visible reduction in your snoring problem.

1. Cobra Pose or Bhujang Asana

Bhujangasana is an excellent yoga pose for snoring. This pose imitates the cobra while it is raising its hood. Specifically, this technique is included in the sequence of the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) and Padma Sadhana (Lotus Meditation).

The most significant benefit of Bhujangasana is the opening of the chest. The posture enables you to clear your lungs so that your airways will be free again. As a result, your susceptibility to snoring will decrease.

Furthermore, it also regulates the flow of blood and oxygen in your body. This helps you to have better breathing and overall better bodily functions.

Aside from that benefit, the Bhujangasana also stretches the shoulders and neck. This is great for sleepers that suffer from body pain due to the sensitive pressure points in the neck and shoulders.

In addition, your back gets strengthened as well if you continue to practice this yoga pose.

2. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Doing this pose, similar to cobra, will help to open your neck, shoulders, and chest. This enables you to take a deeper and more clear breath. It helps you to inhale and exhale without clutter in your throat; thus, preventing you from snoring.

However, Dhanurasana requires practice. It is suggested that you learn some ‘yoga basics’ first before you try this. Otherwise, it could strain your body.

Personally, three of my officemates that have practiced this specific yoga pose for snoring have told me they no longer “sound like a truck” during the night anymore.