Yoga to Boost Immunity

Womenlines takes pleasure to welcome Vani Shukla as an Influencer for Yoga at Womenlines. Vani has been into Yoga and Fitness for more than 18 years. She is a post-graduate in Yoga therapy from India. Presently she lives in Adelaide, Australia for the past five years and runs International Yoga Retreats and workshops. In this episode, Vani is sharing interesting yoga to answer the most question in present coronavirus scare scenario ‘How to boost immunity-

Bhastrika Pranayam- (Bellows of blacksmith breathwork)

According to Hatha Yoga Pradipika-

Bhastrika is a balancing technique, it helps in correcting any imbalances in the three doshas – vata, pitta and kapha.

Other benefits-
-Boost immunity
-Great for energising the body and mind.
-Since we maximize our lung capacity while doing it, the pranayama helps remove toxins and impurities.
-Helps in sinus, bronchitis and other respiratory issues.

Contraindications–
-Make sure you practice it on an empty stomach.
-Pregnant women should avoid it..
– Do it at your own pace. If you feel dizzy, increase the duration of the breaks.
-If you suffer from hypertension and panic disorders, then do it under the supervision of a teacher.

*Please note it’s advance practice and should learn very slowly and gradually.

Vani has been into Yoga and Fitness for more than 18years. She is a post-graduate in Yoga therapy from India. She was among the first few female fitness experts in Delhi to qualify American Council on Exercise exam in 2011. Presently she lives in Adelaide Australia for the past five years and runs International Yoga Retreats and workshops.

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