Oct 22, 2023, 08:05 PM IST

Yoga asanas to strengthen knees

Shweta Singh

This foundational pose helps you become aware of your alignment and balance. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, distribute your weight evenly, and engage your quadriceps to support your knees.

Tadasana

Similar to Warrior II, this pose also strengthens the quadriceps and helps with knee stability. The difference is that you square your hips forward in this pose.

Virabhadrasana I

This pose works the quadriceps and helps build strength in the thighs and knees. Begin by sitting back as if sitting in a chair with your knees over your ankles.

Utkatasana

This pose can help stretch and relax the knees while promoting circulation. Kneel down and sit on your heels, then fold forward with your arms extended.

Balasana

This pose strengthens the quadriceps and helps improve knee stability. Step your feet wide apart, bend one knee at a 90-degree angle, and extend your arms out to the sides.

Virabhadrasana II

Tree pose can help with balance and strengthen the muscles around the knee joint. Stand on one leg and place the sole of the other foot against the inner thigh of the standing leg.

Vrikshasana

Bridge pose engages the hamstrings and glutes, which can help support the knee joint. Lie on your back, bend your knees, and lift your hips off the ground.

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

This supine pose can help with hamstring flexibility and indirectly support the knees. Lie on your back and bring one leg towards your chest, holding your big toe.

Supta Padangusthasana

This seated twist can help improve the flexibility of the knee joint by stretching the muscles around it.

Ardha Matsyendrasana

This squatting pose can help improve the flexibility and strength of the knees. Stand with your feet wide apart, bend your knees, and lower your hips toward the ground.

Malasana