The current outbreak of the COVID-19 has declared as a global health emergency. The world is waging a war against mental and physical illness with fear of coronavirus. Moreover, the coronavirus is mostly affecting the persons having low immunity and mortality rate is also more in such persons. The standard line of treatment for this disease is not yet established, though hurriedly some vaccines are brought out. Considering the current need-based scenario, prevention of the disease by improving the immune system is the best and ultimate way to combat this dreadful situation. Therefore, various Yoga Practices useful for immunity building are advised by Vedic Gurus to improve the strength of lungs as well as general immunity of the body.

Keeping this in mind, CYSD organised a two-day virtual Yoga Session on the 17th & 18th of May over Zoom to enrich the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of its family members, well-wishers and other associated organisations’ members.

Yoga experts and Yoga practitioners from Patanjali Yog Peeth Sansthan were invited to educate the participants on the benefits of Ancient Practice of Yoga, Swadeshi Upchar to avoid diseases and infections during the Pandemic.

Sri Pruthveeraj Pradhan and Sri Sudhanshu Adhikari were part of the yoga session. Sri Adhikari steered the session by requesting everyone to chant ‘Om’ followed by the chanting of popular Hindu mantras. It helped in generating positive energy and a calm surrounding for the upcoming activities.

Exercise, Paranayama, Swadhyaya and Meditation were practised in the two-day programme. The importance of Yoga to stay fit and healthy was also highlighted.

Sri Adhikari demonstrated a set of exercises for 30-45 minutes for the full body. It was followed by a session on meditation and breathing exercises to help enrich one’s mind and cleanse the nasal cavity.

The session also focused on strengthening the seven chakras of the human body through the practice of Kapalabhati. Numerous other important exercises were also taught and their value was beautifully elaborated by Sri Adhikari.

The importance of organic and home-grown vitamins and vital minerals were emphasised to boost immunity system. Sri Adhikari also talked on the value of good yoga practices in one’s life and how being a Yogi is important to lead a meaningful life.

 “Yoga is the Mantra to Fight Coronavirus. The Yoga movement will certainly help arrest the deadly virus infection in human body, if people practise on regular basis concentrating the body, mind and soul”, said Shri Adhikari,

All the members who were part of the session enthusiastically participated by asking pertinent questions on Yoga & Meditation and getting the doubts clarified.

It was an extremely enriching and soul soothing experience for all participants.