Corona: Yoga to the rescue

Prayagraj: The ancient Indian practise of yoga has proved beneficial for a large number of residents across the city as it has helped them to defeat the coronavirus disease. A 45-year-old resident who had tested positive for the coronavirus infection has completely recovered from the disease in just one week with the help of yoga.
While it takes at least two weeks for an infected person to recover and turn negative, there are over 35 residents who have successfully made fast recovery as they included yoga in their daily routine. With a total of 178 cases, Prayagraj district has a good recovery rate as 131 have been discharged after recovering from the disease.
Nodal Officer and Additional chief medical officer, Rishi Sahai told TOI that patients undergoing treatment for coronavirus infection are now opting for yoga for speedy recovery. We have been holding Yoga sessions daily for patients at Covid level one hospital for speedy recovery.
The recent case of utilising the benefits of the techniques of yoga is of a 55-year-old woman who managed to defeat corona within a week. She also made a video where she credited yoga for her quick recovery. The video has gone viral on social media.
“Interestingly, the viral video has encouraged more patients to include yoga in their daily routine for a speedy recovery,” said Dr. Sahai.
“Anulom vilom and paranayam have helped me to fight against the disease. Many patients are taking the help of yoga and meditation to defeat the infection. One should have a positive mindset as it helps one to build a stronger immunity,” said the 45-year-old man who defeated the virus within a week. “After being tested positive for coronovirus infection in the month of May, I did not lose hope and started practicing yoga, meditation and some asans for speedy recovery. Other patients also learnt the same practises and they too managed to recover quickly,” he added.
Dr. Sahai, meanwhile, said patients undergoing coronavirus treatment at Covid Level one hospital, claimed that patients are keen to adopt yoga and meditation in morning hours. While some are practising yoga for 30 minutes, others are practising it for more than 45 minutes.