When it
comes to hair care, Yoga asanas, which are mainly forward-bended, help in
increasing the blood flow towards the head and face region. It helps improve the blood and oxygen supply and promotes boosting the nerves
in the scalp region. 

The
following three Yoga practices are beneficial for preventing hair fall and
facilitating hair growth: –

1) Hastapadasana
(The Hands to Feet Posture)

·       Stand with your feet together and
hands at the sides.

·       While inhaling, raise both your hands
from the front above your head.

·       While exhaling, bring your hands down
to touch your toes or grasp your ankles, keeping your knees straight. Also,
remember to keep your head and hands together as a unit as you bend down or
rise for maximum benefit.

·       Suspending your breath, keep your
knees straight, and try to touch your forehead to the knees. Stay in the
position for 6 seconds with suspended breath or stay in the position breathing
normally for not more than two minutes.

·       While inhaling, raise your hands
above your head.

·       As you exhale, bring your hands down
to the sides in a sweeping motion. 

2) Trikonasana
(The Triangle Posture)

·       Stand erect with your feet together
and your arms at their sides.

·       Inhaling, raise both your hands in
front to the shoulder level, eyes focused ahead.

·       While exhaling, bend forward from
your waist, keeping both your legs and the spine straight.

·       Touch your toes with the tips of your
fingers, keeping your arms straight.

·       The spine, head, and neck are kept
horizontal, the abdomen is drawn in; the eyes are fixed on the tip of your nose.

·       Maintain this pose suspending your
breath for six seconds.

·       Return to the original position
while inhaling.

3) Viparitkarni
(The Inverted Posture)

·       Lie down on your back with your hands
at the sides (starting position).

·       Exhaling, with the help of your hands,
slowly raise your legs, as shown in the picture. Hold your body with the hands
at the back for support and maintain steadiness.

·       Breathing normally, maintain this
pose from a few seconds to 2 minutes depending on your expertise and comfort
level.

·       While inhaling, gently lower your
hips using your hands for support and return to the starting position.

(Source: The
Yoga Institute, Santacruz, Mumbai)