Yoga Poses For Hip, Knee, Shoulder & Elbow Pain

Yoga helps relieve joint pains when practiced regularly. Read this article here to find out how.

Here are some of the yoga poses that are ideal for relieving pain in various parts of your body such as knees, hips, shoulders or elbows. Here we have listed some of the poses along with a demonstration of how they are done.

1. Yoga Pose for Knee Pain

What is it called?
It’s called “Supported Warrior”
How is it done?

Stand tall
Place hands against a wall at shoulder height
Step right foot forward so toes touch the wall
Bend elbows in a manner as if you’re trying to push the wall away
Step left foot about 1 to 3 feet behind you
Slightly bend left knee toward floor
Hold this for 10 to 15 breaths
Slowly straighten left leg while bending right knee
Ensure knee does not extend past ankle
Hold again for 10 to 15 breaths before stepping left foot forward to meet right and switching leg positions

& you are done!

2. Yoga Pose for Hip Pain

What is it called?
It’s called“Butterfly Pose”
How is it done?

Sit on blanket on clean floor
Bring soles of your feet together
Spread your knees wide so legs form a diamond
Keep entire back straight and shoulders relaxed as you breathe
Gently drop weight of legs
Slowly allow knees to lower towards the floor
Place blocks or pillows beneath outer knees for support

& you are done!

3. Yoga Pose for Shoulder Pain

What is it called?

It’s called“Standing Yoga Mudra”
How is it done?

Stand tall, feet hip-width apart
Hold strap in one hand
Sweep both arms behind back and pull shoulders in to clench strap with both hands in a comfortable position
Walk hands toward each other
Create an opening in chest as shoulder blades move toward one another
Breathe as you adjust shoulders, easing or increasing tension

& you are done!

4. Yoga Pose for Elbow &Shoulder Pain

What is it called?
It’s called“Wall Plank”
How is it done?

Stand facing wall with feet hip-width apart
Place palms against wall
Extend your arms
Slowly lean forward
Let your body rest on hands
Keep arms and body in a straight line when you slowly bend elbows
When nose touches the wall or in case of any discomfort slowly push back to standing posture

& you are done!