Once again the number of Kovid infected is increasing rapidly. Although people are recovering quickly due to the Covid vaccine and booster dose. His health improves after a week. But due to the immune system and respiratory system being affected, physical weakness persists for a long time. Yoga therapist and director of Divine Soul Yoga, Dr. Amit Khanna explains that yoga therapy is most helpful in Covid recovery. It not only boosts the immune system and general health, but also improves fitness.
do easy poses
Coronavirus basically affects the respiratory system. In the first stage, it spreads to the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract. Due to this, symptoms like cough, fever, weakness start appearing. After a few days, due to the lung tissue getting affected, less oxygen is available, which causes shortness of breath. Do any kind of posture only after 10-15 days of getting infected. Very hard postures can aggravate the problem. That’s why choose only those asanas, which can be done easily. These selected asanas strengthen the body and mind, increase immunity and also remove fatigue.
Here are 5 Yogasanas to do after Kovid
Bitilasana (Cow Pose)
This asana gradually stretches the body. It relieves tension and massages the spine and abdominal organs. It helps increase mobility in the back, shoulders and neck.
How to do
Keep the hands shoulder width apart. Keep the knees directly below the hips.
Bend the pelvis like a cow, arching the lower back and bringing the head up.
Breathe deeply. Exhale and bring the stomach in. Twist the spine. Bring the head and pelvis down like a cat. Repeat this several times.
Marjaryasana (Cat Pose)
Must do post covid cat pose. This asana helps in stretching the whole body. Helps to relieve muscle tension.
How to do
Keep the hands shoulder width apart. Keep the knees directly under the hips.
Bring the head up while bending the lower back.
Breathe while tilting the pelvis.
While exhaling, bring the stomach in. Twist the spine. Bring the head and pelvis down like a cat. Repeat several times.
Butterfly Pose
Butterfly pose stretches the inner thighs, groin and knees, improving flexibility. Relieves fatigue from prolonged standing and walking.
How to do
Sit down and join the soles of the feet together. Keep the spine straight and the abs tight.
Grasp each foot with hands and place elbows on inner thighs.
Move both the legs again and again like the wings of a butterfly. Hold for 30 seconds or more.
Pigeon Pose
This yoga asana works best for stretching the muscles. This asana calms the mind. It also stretches the outer hips.
How to do
Take the left knee forward and out.
Slide right foot back and press right toes down.
Spread the toes of the left foot, keep the spine straight and look upwards.
Stay in Pigeon pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute and then repeat with the other leg.
Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
Shavasana is the most comfortable posture. It is usually performed at the end of a yoga session. It acts as a cool-down posture.
How to do
Lie straight on your back.
Extend the arms and legs away from the body.
Keep your eyes closed.
Breathe evenly and try to relax.
Make sure that your body is completely relaxed and your mind can focus.
stabilize thoughts.
Anulom Vilom
Anulom Vilom Pranayama is known to have physical and mental health benefits. It helps in patience and focus. This gives relief from stress and anxiety. It improves brain, respiratory and heart health.
How to do
Close both the nostrils. Hold the breath till the count of 8. Keeping the right nostril closed, remove your fingers from the left nostril and exhale completely for a count of 8. Do this exercise for 5-10 minutes.
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