Motherhood is basically “Active” mode, 24/7. Sometimes it’s you running after your giggling toddler, other times it’s trying to keep up with your teenager on an adventurous vacation; staying energetic and healthy should always be your priority. But sadly, the one crucial thing that always goes overlooked is your lung capacity.
Strengthening your lungs is easier than you think. The secret? Simple, powerful tools of yoga, like pranayama. This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the supermoms of Habuild – moms who prioritised their health not just for themselves, but for more quality time with their children.
Before we take inspiration from one such supermom, you must know why lung exercises are essential, especially for moms. The short answer is that when you know how to increase lung capacity, you unlock the stamina, energy, and resilience needed to create loving memories with your children.
Why Lung Health Matters for Moms
Motherhood = non-stop movement; if your daily chores end with you feeling short of breath, or being in the hot kitchen all day makes you light-headed, your lungs are signalling for help.
Poor lung health means:
- Fatigue.
- Breathlessness with even mild activity.
- Increased risk of infections.
- Reduced energy = less quality time with your children.
But, good news: you don’t need fancy dumbbells or a membership at your local gym to practice any breathing exercise for lungs; you can make your lungs exercise at home, comfortably.
Yoga for Lungs
Pranayama is like hitting the “Reset” button for your lungs, returning their original, youthful lung capacity. Pranayama helps:
- Increase oxygen supply to your body.
- Expand your lung capacity.
- Calm your nervous system.
- Boost energy and endurance.
Even a few minutes of diaphragmatic breathing exercises practised every morning can transform you – mentally, physically, and emotionally.
How to Improve Lung Health
Improving lung health might feel like another thing on your to-do list – or even as luxurious as self-care – but it’s super important. Since your supermom duties keep you busy all day, here’s how you can easily make your lungs exercise at home:
1. Anulom Vilom
Balances breathing and strengthens lung function.
How to do it:
- Sit comfortably and close your right nostril with your right thumb. Inhale through the left nostril.
- Then, close the left nostril with your right ring finger while releasing your right nostril and exhale through it.
- Repeat for the right side to complete 1 round, and practice for 5 minutes daily.
2. Bhramari
Reduces stress, calms the mind, and improves oxygen flow.
How to do it:
- Close your eyes and gently place your index fingers on your ears.
- Inhale deeply and hum softly (like a bee) while you exhale.
3. Kapalabhati:
The perfect detox for your lungs to energise your body better than your afternoon cup of chai.
How to do it:
- Sit tall and inhale normally.
- Then, forcefully exhale by pulling your stomach toward your spine.
- You don’t have to focus on inhaling; it will happen naturally.
- Practice 30 rounds, rest for 5-10 seconds, and repeat.
Following any breathing exercise for lungs is your secret to match your children’s enthusiasm on every adventure. And the secret to staying consistent is joining Habuild’s 14 day free online yoga classes. Let’s hear from one of our healthy supermoms.
Habuild’s Supermoms
Anuradha ji is a 59-year-old Habuild Supermom from Bangalore who shared her inspirational journey with us. Read on for some heartfelt motivation:
“Every year, I visit my daughter’s place in Boston, USA. During the visit, she takes me on hikes. I used to feel breathless and stop at half the point, and had to use a stick for help. But this year, due to continuous yoga practice for 300 days, I felt very comfortable, and could easily hike with her; as Saurabh sir tells us, breathing exercises can make climbing feel effortless when hiking. Happy to inform you that continuous yoga can do wonders. Thanks to Habuild.”
Super inspirational, right? You can also do it with just one small step – joining Habuild’s 14 day free online yoga classes to become a healthier you.
This Mother’s Day, Gift Yourself Health
Dear moms,
You are the rhythm of your family – the warmth in every hug, the joy in every laugh, the calm in every storm. The energy you bring makes the house a home, turning ordinary moments into lifelong memories. Your strength carries the ones you love- and it all begins with how deeply you’re able to show up, every single day.
Your family deserves the best of everything, and so do you.
Make these exercises a morning habit and see how active you feel daily. Learn how to improve lung health and transform with better breathing, stamina, and life.
This Mother’s Day, let’s acknowledge lung health’s role in making you stronger and more energetic.
Want to be like Anuradha ji and complete a hike with a smile? Join Habuild’s 14 day challenge and let’s breathe life into every moment, together.
