Yoga for Spider Veins: Reduce Appearance & Improve Circulation

Spider veins are similar to varicose veins in that they are blood vessels close to the surface of the skin that become visible and resemble a spiderweb pattern typically in the legs. While they are not believed to pose any health hazard, they can be unattractive to look at and can result in self-esteem problems. Yoga is frequently an effective treatment for varicose veins since it can improve overall circulation and counteract some of the underlying causes of the veins' visibility.

Instructions

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  Lie on your back near a wall with your feet towards the wall.

• 2

  Lift your legs straight up in the air and scoot your butt forward until the wall is up against your tailbone.

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  Prop your heels against the wall and keep your legs straight. This is a common pose for beginners of yoga and it relieves stress on the veins in the legs by draining the blood from them temporarily.

• 4

  Hold the pose for 10 minutes while slowly flexing your calf muscles by moving your feet. Breathe deeply in and out.

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  Repeat this exercise twice a day, every day to help reduce and eliminate the spider veins.