The world celebrated World Yoga Day on June 21 and the theme for this year was 'Yoga for Well-Being'. Countries are still reeling from the effects of a global pandemic, and at a time like this, mental and physical health is of prime importance. Yoga keeps your body and mind strong. In fact, it has even proved to be beneficial for those recovering from the virus.
Yoga is a way of holistic living that can be used to lead a happy, healthy life. To prosper physically and mentally, it is important to nourish your mind and body, and boost immunity. Thousands of people found shelter in yoga as they tried to cope with the stress and anxiety of being in isolation.
People recovering from Covid-19, continue to face challenges in resuming their normal routines. This is where yoga plays a crucial role. Certain asanas build immunity, relax the body and mind, and prompt faster healing. It also helps tackle mental exhaustion after the infection. Exercises like Marjaryasana (cat pose) and Bitilasana (cow pose) stretches the body and soothes the spine and stomach. Similarly, Anulom-Vilom helps reduce stress, and improves breathing and circulation.
Listed below a few highly effective asanas that will help you begin your yoga journey.
Bhramari Pranayama: It helps mitigate migraines, and improve concentration. It is known to instantly calm your mind and works best on people with issues related to blood pressure.
Matsyasana (fish pose): This posture encourages deep breathing and boosts the body’s energy level. It also clears the nasal pathways and soothes congestion, which is beneficial for recovery from Covid-19.
Kapotasana (pigeon pose): This asana strengthens back muscles and improves posture.
Bhujangasana (cobra pose): This asana stretches the chest, improves respiratory functions and reduces fatigue and stress. It also strengthens the spine, gluteal muscles, and shoulders and improves the flexibility of the back.
Advasana (reverse corpse pose): This asana aligns and strengthens the spine, and improves ventilation by reducing dorsal lung compression.
