Kindneys are although small in size (125 to 170grams for male and 115 to 155grams for femle) but it gets 25% of total blood circulation. Every minute it filters 1200ml of blood and removes the toxins out of the body by urine. Kindney also helps in calcium metabolism, blood pressure control, blood ph regulation, some hormone secretion, blood ion balance, chronic hypertension and diabetes effects kidney function and are the primary reason behind renal failure. Infection in kindney can cause inflammation called nephritis.

Yoga therapy is not meant for cure from kidney diseases but it is aimed at harmonizing between all the body organs so that they can work in co-relation with each other. Yoga asanas help to supply blood to the kidneys and also help to squeeze out toxins through urine. Yoga therapy comprised of asanas, pranayams, and meditation, reduce anxiety and subsequently slow down the heart rate and blood pressure. This is the passive way yoga therapy helps to reduce the stress on kidney function. Diabetes can be controlled by yoga asanas and pranayama, there is no doubt at it. Controlled diabetes and maintaining optimum blood glucose level is the key to promote a better kidney health and its function. Yoga therapy through  the application of asanas, directly affecting kidney health by creating positive pressure on the surrounding soft tissues and the renal capsule. The pelvic floor muscle and pelvic diaphragm gets stronger and well controlled by will power. It helps regulates in flow and out flow of blood in the kidneys.

Forward bending yoga asanas- Paschimottanasana, Janusirasana, baddhakonasana, child pose or balasana, vajrasana, bhujamgasana, dhanurasana – are influential in balancing kindney function. But, when kidney gets infected or inflamed or cysts, cautions should be taken to practice asanas. In this infected or sick conditions of kidneys, there is always a need of proper medical supervision and guidance from well experienced yoga therapist.