A study in The Lancet journal found that 12.5 million children in India between 5 and 19 years were overweight, a statistic that had stood at 0.4 million in 1990
Lungs perform one of the most basic and important activities. Yet in these polluted times our lungs have been at the receiving due to the increasing levels of pollution. Our busy and stressful lives only add to the problem as we find it difficult to take care of our health. However, with the help of some very basic yoga exercises called aasanas we can take care of our lungs and also increase their capacity. , Health News, Times Now
EXCLUSIVE: Yoga expert shares 5 breathing exercises you can do at home for healthy lungs
With the ongoing pandemic and cases surging in the second wave of Covid19, here are some breathing exercises you can try at home to make your lungs healthy as shared by grandmaster Akshar, the yoga expert. Check it out. Written By EXCLUSIVE: Yoga expert shares 5 breathing exercises you can do at home for healthy lungs
The technique of breathing in the study and practice of yoga is called pranayama. This technique can be extremely favourable in protecting you from the coronavirus. Pranayama exercises are also proven to be effective in keeping your body in peak physical health as it helps to release toxins from your body keeping it strong and brimming with the vital life force of prana. All these techniques focus on a strong exhalation that helps in strengthening the respiratory system. When your lungs have an increased ability to take in more oxygen, it helps to flush ou
Updated Jan 01, 2021 | 06:15 IST
There are various practices within the system of yoga and some of these include yoga postures known as asanas, pranayama or breathing exercises, mudras, chanting, philosophy and more. How to integrate yoga in the new year 2021 | Photo Credit: iStock Images
New Delhi: Yoga is more than just physical activity. Yoga which is derived from the word ‘Yuj’ used in Sanskrit meaning to unite the mind, body, and spirit. Therefore, yoga is a symbol of unity. Yoga takes care of all aspects of your being whether this is mental health, physical health, and most importantly spiritual health that contributes to your feeling of well-being. There are various practices within the system of yoga and some of these include yoga postures known as asanas, pranayama or breathing exercises, mudras, chanting, philosophy and more. Yoga is the development of the self to help you build in all the different areas of your life.