Yoga for Cold: We often get to see colds, coughs,s, and fevers during the change of seasons. As soon as we move from summer to rainy and autumn, many people start struggling with diseases like cold, and flu. Apart from the changing weather, viral infection, cold air, lack of exercise, poor diet, constipation, etc. also cause diseases like cold, cough, and fever. Our immune system keeps trying to free us from these diseases.
We also try some home remedies to get rid of these diseases. If not treated properly, it sometimes takes a bigger form of disease. We also take medicines to get rid of it quickly. Although the medicines of today are very effective, it is not that we have no other option apart from them. We can also adopt yoga to get rid of these diseases. Nowadays people are increasing their immunity by adopting yoga in their lives. And are getting free from diseases. In this article, some such yoga has been described which keeps us healthy from diseases like colds, flu, and fever.
Yoga for Cold
1. Balm Bhastrika (Bellows Breath)
Bhastrika yoga is very beneficial for colds and coughs. This yoga is beneficial for the health of the eyes, ears, and nose along with the lungs. To do this mudra, close the right nostril with the thumb of the right hand and inhale and exhale rapidly from the left nostril. Do this process 8-10 times. While inhaling, your stomach should come in and while exhaling, your stomach should come out. Then repeat the same process on the left nostril as well.
2. Pavanamuktasana (wind-removing pose)
Although Pawanmuktasana is helpful in curing stomach-related problems, it is also beneficial in curing breathing problems and colds. For this yoga, lie down on your back. Now join both the feet and place the palm on the ground. After this, bend the right leg from the knee and place it on the chest. Then join the fingers of both your hands and hold it a little below the knee. Now if there is pressure on the chest from the feet, then slowly exhale and breathe.
3. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
There are many benefits of doing Bhujangasana such as: strengthening the spine, keeping the chest healthy, relieving stress and fatigue, reducing the symptoms of asthma, improving the reproductive system, etc. To do this yogasana, first lie down on your stomach and place the palms under the shoulders. While breathing, lift the front parts of the body upwards. Stay in this position for 10-20 seconds and then come back to normal state. Bhujangasana is considered beneficial in many other health problems.
4. Vajrasana (The thunderbolt pose)
Doing Vajrasana reduces back pain, strengthens the digestive system, maintains blood sugar, controls blood pressure, calms the mind, etc. It also eliminates colds and coughs. To do this yoga, first, sit on your knees. Now set your thighs on your heels. Keep your hands on your thighs and your back straight. Take a deep breath and stay in this position for about 10 minutes. Then return to a comfortable sitting position.
5. Shavasana (Corpse pose)
This asana helps in curing high blood pressure, diabetes, mental disorders, and heart diseases, and maintains body relaxation, concentration, and energy levels. To do this yoga, lie down on your back on the yoga mat. Then close both your eyes. Make a 45° angle between both your feet. The toes of both feet should be in opposite directions. Let your body and mind calm down. Your palms should be open upwards. Let your breathing slow down. Do this asana for 5-10 minutes.
6. Legs up the wall
Legs Up the Wall Pose helps improve blood flow to the brain. This pose aims to improve blood circulation, reduce swelling in the feet and toes, and calm stress levels. It is also effective for headaches that occur with a cold or flu.
How to do it:
To do this pose, sit on the floor facing the wall. Lie on your back with your shoulders and head resting on the floor. Perpendicular to the wall, raise your legs and slide your tailbone forward until it comes very close to the wall or touches it. Raise your legs against the wall until they are straight or almost straight. Find a comfortable position for your arms and hands. Stay in this pose for 20 minutes.
Note: This article has been prepared based on the suggestions of a yoga guru. You can contact an expert to know about the correct position of the asana.
