New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- We breathe from the moment we are born until we die, yet we often overlook the importance of keeping this process healthy. Lung capacity and function usually start to decline in our mid-20s. This decline can get worse with conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which can cause shortness of breath. Consistent practice of yoga asanas for lung capacity can help you breathe better and also improve the way you connect with your breath.

Certain yoga poses can help you strengthen respiratory muscles, while yoga breathing techniques such as Pranayama can help you exercise breath control. When you inhale and exhale slowly and mindfully, it can help your lungs work more efficiently.

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