Coronavirus | Department of Science and Technology moots research to study effects of yoga in fighting viruses
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Department of Science and Technology moots research to study effects of yoga in fighting viruses

The Hindu  

The Department of Science and Technology has invited proposals to study appropriate intervention of yoga and meditation in fighting COVID-19 and similar kinds of viruses. State Helpline numbers for COVID-19 | e-Book on COVID-19 | Coronavirus April 12 updates Teams of scientists, clinicians and experienced practitioners of yoga and meditation who have a proven track record are being encouraged to submit concept notes on the proposal. ‘Call for proposals’ According to the ‘Call for Proposals’ uploaded on the DST website, concept notes should cover aims and objectives of proposed work, existing literature, methodology, expected outcome, budget requirement and details of host institutions along with detailed bio-data of the principal investigator with latest publications included in scientific journal databases. He said clinicians, scientists and practitioners are expected to work together and make use of modern tools of life science and bio-sciences to understand if something works and if something does not.

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How Yoga Can be an Indispensable 'Adjunct' Therapy in Heart Disease - News18
1 year, 1 month ago

How Yoga Can be an Indispensable 'Adjunct' Therapy in Heart Disease - News18

News 18  

I recently attended a cardiac-care programme at Arogyadhama, a research health-home in SVYASA Yoga University, Bengaluru. He cautions: “The situation is getting so bad that there will come a time that it will be impossible to control the number of deaths from heart disease — if we don’t look back, understand the problem and take care of it.” It does …

Yoga can help stem ongoing cardiovascular epidemic: experts
2 years, 4 months ago

Yoga can help stem ongoing cardiovascular epidemic: experts

Hindustan Times  

Yoga can help prevent cardiovascular diseases that have significantly gone up due to poor lifestyle choices, lack of exercise, wrong diet and increased stress, and may develop into an epidemic in India in the coming decade, according to eminent experts. With an epidemic of diabetes mellitus and hypertension, India is slated to be the world's cardiovascular disease capital, said the …

Covid positive with mild symptoms? Yoga asanas for quick recovery
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid positive with mild symptoms? Yoga asanas for quick recovery

Hindustan Times  

Recovering from Covid-19 can be an arduous journey with fear of symptoms worsening and nobody around to comfort you physically. Even those who have mild symptoms are being advised to practice yoga as many of them are reporting fatigue, cough, body ache or brain fog even weeks after their recovery. He also recommends yoga poses for people who are reporting …

Surya Namaskar on Makar Sakranti: 1 Cr Expected to Take Part in Programme; Yoga Gurus to Share Tips
3 years ago

Surya Namaskar on Makar Sakranti: 1 Cr Expected to Take Part in Programme; Yoga Gurus to Share Tips

News 18  

Around 10 million, or 1 crore people are expected to take part in the first-ever global Surya Namaskar programme, which will be held today on the occasion of Makar Sankranti to commemorate the sun’s journey to the Northern Hemisphere. “On the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti and during the celebrations of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Ministry of AYUSH is …

Coronavirus: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday's Yoga Trainer Shares Asanas to Recover From COVID-19
3 years ago

Coronavirus: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday's Yoga Trainer Shares Asanas to Recover From COVID-19

News 18  

As the cases of coronavirus increase in the country, it is imperative that we take care of our health and practicing yoga could be one way to do that. Celebrity yoga trainer Anshuka, who is known to train Bollywood actors like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Ananya Panday, shared her complete yoga guide for Covid‑19 recovery and building immunity …

Delhi to offer online yoga classes for COVID-19 patients in home isolation from tomorrow
3 years ago

Delhi to offer online yoga classes for COVID-19 patients in home isolation from tomorrow

Firstpost  

The Arvind Kejriwal-led government has made arrangements for classes for up to 40,000 patients in quarantine New Delhi: The Delhi government will launch online yoga and meditation classes for COVID-19 patients in home isolation from 12 January, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday. Under the initiative, each COVID-19 patient will be sent a link to register for yoga classes. …

Kareena Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's trainer shares yoga guide for Covid-19 recovery and building immunity
3 years ago

Kareena Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's trainer shares yoga guide for Covid-19 recovery and building immunity

Hindustan Times  

With the Covid-19 cases rising again in the country fuelled by the Omicron variant, people are scared for themselves and their loved ones. Kareena Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's trainer shares yoga guide for Covid-19 recovery and building immunity But what if you still get the virus? Celebrity yoga instructor Anshuka Parwani, who trains Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Rakul Preet …

As Covid-19 Cases Surge, Don't Forget To Try These Asanas To Boost Your Immunity
3 years ago

As Covid-19 Cases Surge, Don't Forget To Try These Asanas To Boost Your Immunity

News 18  

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country, people are trying different methods and medicines to increase and boost their immunity. Along with consuming healthy food and drinks, it is equally necessary to do regular yoga to keep yourself healthy and strong. Surya Namaskar is also part of yoga exercises that keep the body healthy and improve immunity. …

Yoga's Importance Has Grown Multifold in Public Conscience: Harsh Vardhan
3 years, 6 months ago

Yoga's Importance Has Grown Multifold in Public Conscience: Harsh Vardhan

News 18  

Although the International Day for Yoga celebrations were muted this year due to Covid protocols, the importance of yoga has grown multifold in the conscience of the public for its role in the promotion of “holistic health”, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday. “Apart from yoga and meditation, people should also strictly adhere to Covid-appropriate behaviour, the social …

International yoga day: Covid dampens India’s Yoga Day celebrations
3 years, 6 months ago

International yoga day: Covid dampens India’s Yoga Day celebrations

The Independent  

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Yoga remains a ray of hope when world fights Covid pandemic: PM Modi on International Yoga Day
3 years, 6 months ago

Yoga remains a ray of hope when world fights Covid pandemic: PM Modi on International Yoga Day

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said yoga remains a "ray of hope" as the world fights the coronavirus pandemic and asserted that in these difficult times it has become a source of inner strength. Addressing the 7th International Yoga Day programme, Modi also said that in collaboration with the World Health Organization, India has taken another important step and …

Yoga Helped People During Pandemic, Has Increasing Global Acceptance: Harsh Vardhan
3 years, 7 months ago

Yoga Helped People During Pandemic, Has Increasing Global Acceptance: Harsh Vardhan

News 18  

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday spoke about how Yoga helped people during coronavirus-induced restrictions on public activities and asserted that its benefits in immunity building and stress management are well documented. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Global Yoga Conference 2021, he said there is an increasing acceptance of the practice of Yoga across the world. Issuing a statement …

Covid India: Yoga guru Ramdev to take Covid vaccine after berating doctors and modern medicine
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid India: Yoga guru Ramdev to take Covid vaccine after berating doctors and modern medicine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s most famous yoga guru …

Covid positive with mild symptoms? Yoga asana and breathing exercises to help you
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid positive with mild symptoms? Yoga asana and breathing exercises to help you

India Today  

The second wave of Covid-19 has wreaked havoc in India. To help people who are Covid positive with mild symptoms, we talked to two leading fitness experts of the country. The exercises and yoga asanas suggested by the experts help in reaching ideal saturation level, oxygenation and restore lung function. The breathing exercises also help in blood circulation and making …

How yoga helped me cope with covid-19
3 years, 8 months ago

How yoga helped me cope with covid-19

Live Mint  

During the first few months of the covid-19 pandemic, it became clear that an individual’s immunity plays an important role in how it responds to the viral attack, and how severe one's symptoms and long-lasting its effects will be. Trikonasana or Triangle Pose Suryanamaskar: Surya Namaskar is a sequence of 12 powerful yoga poses. Garudasana: This balancing pose helps stimulate …

India’s Science Ministry funds trial on effect of religious hymn Gayatri Mantra in treating COVID-19
3 years, 9 months ago

India’s Science Ministry funds trial on effect of religious hymn Gayatri Mantra in treating COVID-19

The Hindu  

The Department of Science and Technology has funded a clinical trial at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, to determine if the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra, a religious hymn, and performing the Yoga practice of Pranayama, can aid the quality of recovery as well as cure COVID-19 quicker in a subset of patients. The clinical trial, formally …

Ayurveda, Yoga to Help Deal with Post-Covid-19 Problems: Union MoS for AYUSH Shripad Naik
4 years, 1 month ago

Ayurveda, Yoga to Help Deal with Post-Covid-19 Problems: Union MoS for AYUSH Shripad Naik

News 18  

Panaji: Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik has said Ayurveda, Yoga and other systems will be greatly helpful for the entire world in dealing with the post-COVID-19 difficulties. “I am sure that Ayurveda, Yoga and other systems will be greatly helpful for the entire world in dealing with the Post Covid difficulties,” tweeted Naik, who himself recovered from …

Odisha government advises yoga, pranayama for cured COVID patients
4 years, 2 months ago

Odisha government advises yoga, pranayama for cured COVID patients

Live Mint  

The Odisha government has issued an advisory on post-COVID-19 follow-up protocol, asking cured patients to practise yoga, pranayama and meditation and engage in household works, if health permits. A holistic approach is required for follow up care and well-being of all patients who have recovered from COVID-19, Additional Chief Secretary P K Mohapatra said. "Daily practice of yogasana, pranayama and …

AYUSH ministry issues guidelines for yoga practitioners to help rehabilitate COVID-19 patients, improve immunity
4 years, 3 months ago

AYUSH ministry issues guidelines for yoga practitioners to help rehabilitate COVID-19 patients, improve immunity

Firstpost  

Various studies have shown that practising yoga on a regular basis can help in managing several conditions such as high blood pressure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, diabetes and obesity, all of which are also considered to be risk factors for severe COVID-19. Recently, the AYUSH Ministry of the Government of India shared guidelines for yoga practitioners with an aim …

Yogasanas and home remedies by Swami Ramdev to keep COVID-19 away
4 years, 6 months ago

Yogasanas and home remedies by Swami Ramdev to keep COVID-19 away

India TV News  

At present, the entire country is battling the coronavirus. Swami Ramdev today shared how everyone can keep themselves healthy with the help of yoga, pranayam and Ayurvedic kadha or decoction. Along with this, Swami Ramdev said pranayam will not only protect you from the deadly virus but will also help you in fighting many diseases like cancer, diabetes, high blood …

The scientific process that Baba Ramdev’s potential Covid-19 medicine has to follow
4 years, 6 months ago

The scientific process that Baba Ramdev’s potential Covid-19 medicine has to follow

Hindustan Times  

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev created a sensation when he announced on Tuesday that his company Patanjali Ayurved has found a medicine for coronavirus disease Covid-19. Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved CEO Acharya Balkrishna launch an Ayurvedic medicine kit that they claimed can treat coronavirus patients within seven days, in Haridwar on Tuesday. The ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & …

Swami Ramdev shares how COVID-19 battle can be fought through Coronil and yogasanas
4 years, 6 months ago

Swami Ramdev shares how COVID-19 battle can be fought through Coronil and yogasanas

India TV News  

In the time when the world is fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone took a sigh of relief when Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna led Patanjali announced the Ayurvedic drug 'Coronil.' Talking about the same on a special segment on India TV, Swami Ramdev said that Coronil was launched after all the clinical trials were completed. The clinical trials of Coronil …

Coronavirus cure: Ramdev’s Patanjali launches Coronil, Swasari Vati for Covid-19 treatment
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus cure: Ramdev’s Patanjali launches Coronil, Swasari Vati for Covid-19 treatment

Live Mint  

Baba Ramev's Patanjali today launched 'Coronil and Swasari', medicine to combat and prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed 14,011 people till date. The Yoga Guru claimed that the medicine, has been prepared by the combined efforts of Patanjali Research Centre and NIMS, has shown 100 per cent favourable results during clinical trials on affected patients, at …

Modi highlights yoga’s place in fighting covid
4 years, 6 months ago

Modi highlights yoga’s place in fighting covid

Live Mint  

Yoga can help boost immunity, which, in turn, will help fight the coronavirus infection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on the sixth International Day of Yoga on Sunday. In his message via videoconferencing, the PM said in view of the covid-19 global health emergency, this year’s theme is “Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family”. It is more relevant in …

International Yoga Day: Celebrate the fervour virtually
4 years, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day: Celebrate the fervour virtually

Hindustan Times  

Over the last few years, International Yoga Day had become a much sought-after affair with denizens thronging iconic places such as the India Gate or Lodhi Gardens to practise an asana or two. “This year because of coronavirus, we have had to change the plan, and did surya namaskar at home.” – Manoj Shrivastava, a Delhiite Manoj Shrivastava, a Delhi-based …

International Yoga Day: President Ram Nath Kovind says yoga can keep ‘body fit, mind serene’ during COVID-19 outbreak
4 years, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day: President Ram Nath Kovind says yoga can keep ‘body fit, mind serene’ during COVID-19 outbreak

Firstpost  

President Ram Nath Kovind said practicing yoga can help keep the body fit and mind serene amid the coronavirus pandemic New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday said practicing yoga can help keep the body fit and mind serene amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Amid stress and strife, especially with COVID-19, practicing yoga can help keep the body fit and …

Yoga is helping COVID-19 patients, says Narendra Modi
4 years, 6 months ago

Yoga is helping COVID-19 patients, says Narendra Modi

The Hindu  

The world is feeling the need for yoga more than ever owing to the coronavirus pandemic and the ancient Indian practice is helping a large number of patients across the globe defeat the disease, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. The novel coronavirus especially attacks the respiratory system, and ‘pranayama’ or breathing exercise helps in strengthening the system, he …

Coronil: Know everything about the Ayurvedic cure for coronavirus by Patanjali
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronil: Know everything about the Ayurvedic cure for coronavirus by Patanjali

India TV News  

Swami Ramdev's consumer goods and herbal medicine company Patanjali seems to have developed the medicine for the treatment of novel coronavirus. The Ayurvedic medicine named 'Coronil' has already completed the first phase of its clinical trial, reveals Swami Ramdev on India TV's a special show called 'Corona Se Jung, Swami Ramdev Ke Sang.' Made out of Ayurvedic elements like Ashwagandha, …

Ayurveda, yoga and meditation should be followed to fight COVID-19, says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
4 years, 7 months ago

Ayurveda, yoga and meditation should be followed to fight COVID-19, says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

India TV News  

Indian spiritual leader and founder of Art Of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar appeared on India TV's Sarvadharm Sammelan and talked about the ways in which people can deal with the escalating coronavirus pandemic. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said that yoga, pranayamas, and meditation are the way to fight the novel coronavirus. Ayurveda, according to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, …

VIDEO: PM Modi encourages people to practise Yoga to fight COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 7 months ago

VIDEO: PM Modi encourages people to practise Yoga to fight COVID-19 pandemic

India TV News  

PM Narendra Modi on May 31 addressed the nation through his program on All India Radio - 'Mann ki Baat'. People have realized the true potential of Yoga and Ayurveda in the fight against COVID-19 and therefore it is being practiced from 'Haridwar to Hollywood.' PM Modi during the 65th 'Mann Ki Baat' said, "During the coronavirus crisis, I had …

Swami Ramdev brings real-life warriors who battled coronavirus, shares how yoga is helpful in fighting
4 years, 9 months ago

Swami Ramdev brings real-life warriors who battled coronavirus, shares how yoga is helpful in fighting

India TV News  

The world is battling the novel coronavirus pandemic which has spread its wings in India as well. Yoga guru Swami Ramdev today shared some yoga tips along with some real-life warriors who have won the fight against COVID-19. In a special Sunday bulletin on India TV, Swami Ramdev talked about how apart from medicines, Pranayam can be crucial to curb …

Coronavirus: Swami Ramdev shows which yoga asanas are best for asthma, diabetes, blood pressure
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Swami Ramdev shows which yoga asanas are best for asthma, diabetes, blood pressure

India TV News  

There has been an outcry in the entire country regarding the Coronavirus. Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, in a special show on India TV, revealed how you can avoid the infection of coronavirus by staying at home and performing yogas asanas. Baba Ramdev showed yoga asanas that should be done by people who have asthma, diabetes, chronic diseases and arthritis. Tips …

Stuck indoors and stressed? Practice yoga says cardiologist that believes meditation plays a role in cardiovascular disease
4 years, 9 months ago

Stuck indoors and stressed? Practice yoga says cardiologist that believes meditation plays a role in cardiovascular disease

Firstpost  

He wrote down guidelines meant for cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and cardiovascular disease researchers on behalf of American Heart Association. People staying indoors due to coronavirus lockdown could benefit from yoga which helps boost immunity, according to an Indian-American cardiologist who has written guidelines on behalf of the American Heart Association on the role of meditation in cardiovascular disease. In fact, …

Baba Ramdev shares yoga asanas that can help boost immunity to fight COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Baba Ramdev shares yoga asanas that can help boost immunity to fight COVID-19

India TV News  

Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev shares useful tips on how to boost immunity and fight the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. In a special show on India TV, Baba Ramdev reveals various yoga asanas that everyone can perform at their homes and safeguard themselves from coronavirus. Watch Baba Ramdev perform yoga asanas that can help you boost your immunity- Baba Ramdev shares …

Harvard Medical School recommends yoga, meditation to deal with coronavirus anxiety
4 years, 10 months ago

Harvard Medical School recommends yoga, meditation to deal with coronavirus anxiety

India Today  

A leading medical school in the US has recommended yoga, meditation and controlled breathing to address anxiety issues related to the novel coronavirus that has now spread fast across America. Many apps teach simple forms of meditation, such as Headspace or Calm," wrote John Sharp, a board-certified psychiatrist on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and the David Geffen School …

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