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.
Updated Dec 20, 2020 | 06:15 IST
Practicing yoga can be one of the best ways to keep your lungs and body healthy. The daily practice of yoga can help in strengthening the muscles of the chest, increase lung capacity and boost oxygen intake. Try these yoga poses to strengthen lungs, relieve pneumonia symptoms | Photo Credit: iStock Images
New Delhi: Pneumonia is a completely treatable condition that affects the lungs and has 4 stages. The lungs are made of multiple, elastic air sacs, and pneumonia is an infectious lung disease where these air sacs are inflamed leading to its reduced functionality. Pneumonia could be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The infection causes the lungs air sacs (alveoli) to become inflamed and fill up with fluid or pus. That can make it hard for the oxygen you breathe in to get into your bloodstream.