Experts claim that yoga asanas and meditation naturally support the immune system as yoga techniques reduce stress hormones, boost immunity and prevent weakening. Additionally, yoga keeps the lungs and respiratory tract healthy, stimulates the lymphatic system, removes toxins and optimizes organ function.
maintaining a healthy lifestyle
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddha Akshar, Founder, Akshar Yoga Centre, shared, “The first step to complete and total well-being is to eat a diet rich in healthy and nutritious foods. Make sure you are getting enough sleep at night after adjusting your diet as this is the time when the body recovers, heals and regenerates. Your immune system will greatly benefit from regular exercise as well as proper eating and sleeping habits.
Yoga increases immunity
Himalayan Siddha Akshar claimed, “Yoga is a tried and true method for holistic well-being. Other body postures are used in yoga, such as Surya Namaskar, Chandra Namaskar and many others. You can do various breathing exercises, meditation methods, postures and other practices of yoga regularly.
Yoga Techniques – Asanas
Himalayan Siddha Akshar points out that yoga’s global reach is backed by research showing that just 20 minutes a day can boost endorphins – feel-good chemicals that reduce cortisol stress levels, promoting a positive mindset. And improve health. Since yoga and meditation practices boost immunity, he recommended the following immunity-boosting asanas:
- Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
· Start by lying on your stomach.
Bend the knees, hold the ankles with the palms.
· Inhale, raise the legs and arms as high as possible.
· Balance on the stomach, look upward, hold on.
· Word of caution: Avoid if shoulders, wrists, back, or neck are injured. Not for pregnant women or recent abdominal/neck surgery patients.
2. Chakrasana (Wheel Pose)
· Bend the knees, keep the feet firmly on the floor.
· Palms near the ears, fingers forward.
· Inhale, lift the entire body up.
· Let the head fall gently, relax the neck.
· Distribute the weight evenly on the feet and palms.
· Words of caution: Not recommended for back or spine problems, glaucoma, high blood pressure.
3. Paschimottanasana (Sitting Forward Bend)
· Start in Dandasana, feet forward.
· Hands up, spine straight.
Exhale, tilt hips forward.
· Hold the big toes, fingers.
· Maintain posture.
4. Padahasthasana (Standing Forward Bend)
· Start at homeostasis.
· Exhale, bend the upper part of the body.
· Bow your head, relax your shoulders and neck.
Bring the torso near the feet.
· Palms on either side of the feet.
· Keep legs, knees straight, hold.
5. Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
· Kneel, place hands on hips.
Lean back, slide your palms over your feet.
Maintain neutral position of the neck.
· Stop, then return to start.
6. Shalabasana (Locust Pose)
· Lie on your stomach, palms under the thighs.
· Inhale, lift legs together.
· Keep knees and legs straight.
· Keep the chin/forehead on the ground.
· Hold for 10 seconds, lower the legs, exhale.
7. Frog Pose
• Adopt Vajrasana.
• Make a ball with your hands by placing the thumb between the four fingers.
· Fists should be kept on either side of the navel.
• Exhale, then tilt your stomach inward. Slowly lean forward while pressing your fists into your stomach.
• While bending, keep your gaze forward.
• Pull yourself up to exhale and relax.
8. Triyaka Tadasana (Palm Tree Shaking Pose)
• Inhale and raise both the hands upward and interlace the fingers in Tadasana. • Keeping your knees straight, slowly bend laterally to either side.
• Exhale towards your center. On the opposite side, repeat.
Himalayan Siddha Akshar concluded, “Practicing Chakrasana, Dhanurasana and Ustrasana expands the chest, increasing the amount of oxygen in the lungs – which is important for increasing oxygen levels and preventing respiratory diseases like COVID-19. Is. Yoga reduces stress, has a positive effect on immunity. “Boost immunity through a diet rich in vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables.”
