Yoga: A Natural Vaccine against COVID 19
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The most shocking situation which is the cause of sorrow for the whole universe is Covid-19. This virus was first detected in Wuhan City, China. This pandemic has shown its ramification on us in different ways and in different ways in this world. We are recently facing the second wave of Covid-19. Till the date there is no full proof medicine for corona virus (SARS-CoV-2), but scientists around the world have succeeded in developing some vaccines which would help to protect us against the deadly virus (SAR-CoV-2). It is very much important for us to improve our physical as well as mental conditions, the best way to do so is by doing physical exercises, yoga , maintain proper diet, drinking plenty of water and maintain distance from others. Covid-19 mostly affects our lungs. People experience physical problems like breathing problem , chest pain, cold, fever etc. due to covid , and those people having serious symptoms are more prone to death. Yoga is one of the best way for improving the immunity as prescribed by several doctors, scientists, virologists and even by the scientists of WHO. Many Researches have been conducted and it shows yoga improves immunity, improves respiratory competence, mental power and increases body’s strength which is very much essential to fight against covid virus. In this study focus has been given on the importance of yoga in fighting against covid.
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