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Home » 8 Best Yoga Asanas for Knee Pain And Steps To Perform Them
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8 Best Yoga Asanas for Knee Pain And Steps To Perform Them

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Last updated: May 23, 2025 9:17 am
By Staff
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Dealing with knee pain can be frustrating, making simple tasks like climbing stairs feel like a challenge. Fortunately, yoga offers natural relief by reducing pressure on the knees and providing instant comfort. 

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Causes of Knee Pain:How Yoga Can Help with Knee Pain:Best Yoga Poses:1. Bridge Pose (Sethu Bandhasana):2. Hero’s Pose (Virasana):3. Crocodile Pose (Makarasana):4. Chair Pose (Utkatasana):5. Tree Pose (Vriksasana):6. Warrior Pose (Veerasana):7. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana):8. Downward Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana):

Let’s explore some of the best yoga poses that can help alleviate knee pain caused by various factors such as arthritis, injury, or other conditions. (Source)

Also, Read 10 Breathing Exercises For a Healthy Body & Stress-Free Mind

Causes of Knee Pain:

Knee pain can be triggered by different factors, including arthritis, menopause, obesity, postoperative recovery, certain medications, aging, injuries, or engaging in high-impact activities like soccer or bodybuilding.

How Yoga Can Help with Knee Pain:

Yoga, a cherished practice in India, offers a gentle and effective way to strengthen and tone muscles. If you’re experiencing chronic knee pain, it could be due to ligament, muscle, or joint injuries. Yoga poses can help reduce sharp pain and provide relief but it’s crucial to be cautious and mindful of your body while practicing them.

Best Yoga Poses:

1. Bridge Pose (Sethu Bandhasana):

  • – Lie on your back with hands by your sides.
  • – Lift your hips and knees while inhaling, supporting your body with hands and shoulders.
  • – This pose stretches the knee joints and helps alleviate tension.
Bridge Pose

2. Hero’s Pose (Virasana):

  • – Kneel on the floor with your knees together and feet apart.
  • – Lower your hips and sit between your calves, keeping your hands on the floor.
  • – This knee-strengthening pose can relieve fatigue and pressure from your legs.

3. Crocodile Pose (Makarasana):

  • – Lie on your stomach with arms extended forward and legs straight with toes touching the floor.
  • – Slowly raise your arms and legs off the ground, reducing inflammation and knee spasms.

4. Chair Pose (Utkatasana):

  • – Stand with feet slightly apart and lower your hips as if sitting in an imaginary chair.
  • – This pose shifts your body weight to your hips, relieving pressure from your knees.

5. Tree Pose (Vriksasana):

  • – Stand straight with feet together and hands in a namaskar (prayer) position.
  • – Place one foot on the inner thigh of the opposite leg, balancing on one leg.
  • – This pose strengthens the knees and supports the shin and calf muscles.
Tree Pose

6. Warrior Pose (Veerasana):

  • – Stand with feet hip-width apart and stretch your hands parallel to the ground.
  • – Bend your right knee forward while stretching the left leg backward.
  • – This pose helps tone knee joint muscles and provides relief from knee pain.

7. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana):

  • – Stand with feet wide apart and arms stretched outward.
  • – Bend sideways from the waist and place one palm on the floor, while the other points upward.
  • – This pose promotes healthy knee functioning and alignment between thigh and shinbones.

8. Downward Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana):

  • – Stand with feet hip-width apart and bend down, placing palms and feet on the floor.
  • – Raise your hips, forming an inverted V shape.
  • – This pose reduces pressure on the knees and stretches quadriceps and calves.
Dog Pose

Including these soothing yoga poses in your routine can provide relief from knee pain and improve your overall well-being. However, if you have severe knee injuries, it’s best to avoid these exercises until you’ve healed. Always use a yoga mat, focus on breathing, and consider seeking guidance from a professional yoga trainer to modify poses as needed. Additionally, maintaining a healthy diet can also contribute to alleviating knee pain by managing weight and reducing inflammation.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for guidance purposes only and should not replace professional advice. If you have any knee injuries or concerns, consult with a healthcare professional or a trained yoga instructor before starting any exercise routine.

Also, Read 10 Science-Proven Health Benefits of Yoga!

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