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Medical and Clinical Research: Open Access, 2020
The emergence of COVID 19 pandemic since December 31 2019, and isolation of novel SARS-CoV-2 chan... more The emergence of COVID 19 pandemic since December 31 2019, and isolation of novel SARS-CoV-2 changed the world. Since then, cases have spread all over the globe including 213 Countries/ territories. As the coronavirus spreads throughout the world, so has the ramifications of its spread impacted every aspect of our daily lives. While the physical, economic and social consequences of this pandemic have been enormous, its toll on the mental health and stress level of the general public is especially significant and should be addressed. Mandatory stay at home orders, social distancing measures, the closure of schools, parks, visitation in nursing homes, while necessary to contain the spread, may additionally lead to declining mental health. The latest statistics show that a whopping 264 million individuals worldwide suffer from clinical depression. We propose the use of some simple Yoga practices to cope with this stressful situation and also to address the immune boosting effect of thi...
Journal of Yoga, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2020
The emergence of the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus in December of 2019, and subsequent worldwide spread ... more The emergence of the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus in December of 2019, and subsequent worldwide spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected the psychological wellbeing of the general public. The impact of social distancing and shelter-in-place policies have exacerbated this stress and anxiety due to the pandemic. It is well-documented that stress and depression can increase the risk respiratory infection and overall physical health. At this unprecedented time, measures to enhance well-being and respiratory function through yoga can help mitigate stress. In this review, we describe the use of Pranayama, a branch of yoga practice, to allay stress and mitigate anxiety related to COVID-19. This yoga breathing method involves regulating the flow of breath consciously by a deliberate process and it involves the stages of inhalation, exhalation and retention of breath. Pranayama assists in mental clarity as well as emotional and physical control. Using illustrations, we have provided the steps on how these techniques can be performed. This easy-to-learn approach can be translated to the inpatient and outpatient settings to be used on a daily basis during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure well-being among the public.
Medical and Clinical Research: Open Access, 2020
The emergence of COVID 19 pandemic since December 31 2019, and isolation of novel SARS-CoV-2 chan... more The emergence of COVID 19 pandemic since December 31 2019, and isolation of novel SARS-CoV-2 changed the world. Since then, cases have spread all over the globe including 213 Countries/ territories. As the coronavirus spreads throughout the world, so has the ramifications of its spread impacted every aspect of our daily lives. While the physical, economic and social consequences of this pandemic have been enormous, its toll on the mental health and stress level of the general public is especially significant and should be addressed. Mandatory stay at home orders, social distancing measures, the closure of schools, parks, visitation in nursing homes, while necessary to contain the spread, may additionally lead to declining mental health. The latest statistics show that a whopping 264 million individuals worldwide suffer from clinical depression. We propose the use of some simple Yoga practices to cope with this stressful situation and also to address the immune boosting effect of thi...
Journal of Yoga, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2020
The emergence of the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus in December of 2019, and subsequent worldwide spread ... more The emergence of the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus in December of 2019, and subsequent worldwide spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected the psychological wellbeing of the general public. The impact of social distancing and shelter-in-place policies have exacerbated this stress and anxiety due to the pandemic. It is well-documented that stress and depression can increase the risk respiratory infection and overall physical health. At this unprecedented time, measures to enhance well-being and respiratory function through yoga can help mitigate stress. In this review, we describe the use of Pranayama, a branch of yoga practice, to allay stress and mitigate anxiety related to COVID-19. This yoga breathing method involves regulating the flow of breath consciously by a deliberate process and it involves the stages of inhalation, exhalation and retention of breath. Pranayama assists in mental clarity as well as emotional and physical control. Using illustrations, we have provided the steps on how these techniques can be performed. This easy-to-learn approach can be translated to the inpatient and outpatient settings to be used on a daily basis during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure well-being among the public.