As the novel coronavirus continues to lash across countries, experts believe the second or third wave won't really be the end of it. Focusing on government-suggested measures and improving one's immunity seems to be the only way to power through. A study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine explores the healing benefits of yoga and meditation practices. While it does not say it will heal Covid-19, there are Yoga-associated anti-inflammatory effects.
The “Brief Overview of Key Subjects” found “there is evidence of stress and inflammation modulation, and also preliminary evidence for possible forms of immune system enhancement, accompanying the practice of certain forms of meditation, yoga, and pranayama, along with potential implications for counteracting some forms of infectious challenges.”
Pranayama connects the body and mind. It supplies the body with oxygen while removing toxins and is meant to provide healing physiological benefits.
Anulom Vilom
This is an alternate nostril breathing technique with a number of benefits like improving immune system, boosting your memory, improving respiratory and cardiovascular health and regulating blood pressure. This asana is said to help improve sleep and de-stress.
Virkshasana
This asana helps bring balance to your mind and body. It makes your legs stronger and is a great hip opener as it assists the body in establishing pelvic stability and strengthens the bones of the hips and legs. The shift of the entire body's weight to each leg strengthens the ligaments and tendons of the feet. It also helps strengthen the thighs, calves, and ankles.
Bhujangasana
The reclining back-bending asana strengthens the spine, posterior, chest, abdomen, shoulders, lungs, and improves blood circulation.
Matsyasana
This exercise has multiple benefits. From stretching the chest, abs, hip flexors and neck to stimulating two important areas of the body. First is the throat chakra which relates to communication and self-expression and second is the crown chakra, on the top of your head, which is tied to wisdom and knowledge.
