Long-term complications of diabetes develop gradually. The longer you have diabetes the higher the risk of complications. Type 2 diabetes is a common lifestyle disorder caused by insulin resistance with relative insulin deficiency, resulting in chronic hyperglycemia and various cardiovascular complications. Several studies have shown that yoga practice can do more than just relax your body and mind — especially if you’re living with a diabetic condition. Certain yoga poses can tackle the pathophysiologic mechanisms of diabetes and helps in controlling its complications. It may help to lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels and can improve blood circulation. The following Yoga Cycle is especially designed for people with a diabetic condition. The regular practice of this Cycle can keep diabetes symptoms under control and improve the overall quality of life.

The initial phase of implementation is to get familiar with the given sequence of asanas. In the second stage the chain of poses should be harmonized with the breathing rhythm. You should move through each asana gently, using minimum efforts and proper alinement techniques. It is beneficial to hold each asana for 10 to 30 seconds.