Many yogis have come up with the best yoga to fight the Coronavirus. The fact is that you cannot cure Coronavirus with Yoga but certainly you can help fight it or prevent it from happening. As yoga is to strengthen the mind and body and keep you physically active, this in return boosts your stamina and strengthens your body to fight anything that attacks your physical health.

Recently I watched an Indian yoga guru Swami Ramdev in one of the TV shows and he shared that some of the superpower yoga asanas or poses will help to fight coronavirus. Ramdev has its center in the Indian holy city of Haridwar near Rishikesh near the foothills of the Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand, where he practices self-discipline and meditation.

He is a well-known figure in India and the founder of Patanjali Ayurveda, a company that produces and manufactures Ayurvedic medicines and goods. In June, Patanjali launched Coronil and Swasari, which after most of the controversies was allowed to be sold after the AYUSH Ministry in India called it an immunity booster drug that can be used for COVID-19 management.

What is Super Power Yoga?

Super Power Yoga is a very simple yoga of Pushups and Squats, a kind of fitness exercise that will keep you energized and fit. Superpower yoga helps you get rid of stress, anxiety as well as make your body healthy. Doing power yoga also helps in reducing weight quickly, relieves back pain, strengthens bones and muscles, and sharpens the mind. This type of yoga is considered best yoga to fight Coronavirus.

About Super Power Yoga there is a book called Combat Conditioning by Matt Furey where he explains this as a system of bodyweight exercises comprised of the three most important exercises for developing the entire body: Hindu squats, Hindu pushups and bridging. According to Matt Furey, the author  “I am not simply referring to the muscles when I talk about the body,”. “I am also talking about the lungs, the heart, the kidneys, the spine and all the internal organs and glands.”

When you exercise, think of training everything from the inside out. This means that deep and concentrated breathing plays a major role. Hindu squats lay the foundation for strength and endurance. They build lung power, as well as the thighs, lower back, calves, chest, shoulders, and arms. The deep breathing that you do with this exercise, all by itself, will expand the chest and make it larger and more prominent. Additionally, Hindu squats develop balance and coordination. Hindu pushups are the second component of the Combat Conditioning program.

Furey’s entire Combat Conditioning program can be done without equipment of any kind. Also, it can be done virtually anywhere – making gyms, health spas, and weight training obsolete.

According to Swami Ramdev, five power yoga asanas which are the best yoga to fight Coronavirus include two baithak and three dand asanas. (pushups and squats). It shares that it makes the muscles stronger and boosts stamina. It also improves immunity which helps fight coronavirus infection.

Best Yoga To Fight Coronavirus

According to the above understanding, this shows that power yoga poses of pushups and squats is what is considered best yoga to fight Coronavirus. Also, Pranayam exercises are considered the best yoga to fight Coronavirus..

Here below are few of the pushups and squats as suggested by Yoga guru Ramdev the best yoga to fight Coronavirus.

Dand (Squats) – Starting the power yoga session with dand i.e. normal squats makes the body flexible.

Dand Baithak (Sit Ups)– According to Swami Ramdev, do the dand baithak 10 times in the beginning. After a few days do a round of 25 times and keep increasing the number gradually for better results. By doing this, body fat is reduced. The body stays in shape and the muscles become stronger.

Dandasana (Staff Pose) – Doing Staff pose the body remains active and stamina is increased. Body posture improves with the strengthening of arms, legs, wrists.

There are two other sit up poses called Mishra Dand yoga that helps make your wrists, fingers, palms, neck, chest, and back become stronger. Another is  Vakasana Dand that keeps the body fit as well as healthy.

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Baithak’s called squats to help in gaining the thigh muscles, as the lower part should be the strongest to support the upper body of a human being. Squats do not require any equipment or any other machinery.

Dand’s known as a pushup, provide strength to shoulders, chest, arms, and back. It is multi-purpose exercise.

Pranayamas

It is said that doing Pranayam helps in building immunity in the body. Pranayam is one of the basic yoga poses, putting vigor and positive energy into your body.

Pranayam promotes deep breathing, which alleviates stress hormones, smoothen the heart rate and any nervous distress, all of which benefit immunity.

After doing the above yoga pushups one has to do Pranayama that will keep the body calm. Swami Ramdev suggests doing deep breathing after every set of asanas

How To Do Basic Pranayam?

• Relax yourself and sit in a comfortable position, legs crossed or kneeling on the ground.
• Sit straight with shoulders over the hips and head elevated over the shoulders, extend your body, a little.
• Inhale a deep breath which stretches to the spine and then slowly exhale.
• Be in this position for at least 10 breaths.

You should do pranayamas like:

1. Kapalbhati (Breath of Fire): This is purification in hatha yoga. The word kapalabhati is made up of two Sanskrit words: kapāla meaning ‘skull’, and bhāti meaning ‘shining, illuminating’.

It is intended mainly for cleaning the sinuses. The technique of Kapalabhati involves short and strong forceful exhalations and inhalation happens automatically.

2. Anulom vilom (Controlled Breathing): It involves holding one nostril closed while inhaling, then holding the other nostril closed while exhaling. The process is then reversed and repeated.

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Such type of alternate nostril breathing is said to have many physical and psychological benefits, including stress reduction and improved breathing and circulation. Most people can practice anulom vilom breathing safely and without side effects

3. Bhastrika (Bellows Breath): Bastrika is a Sanskrit word meaning “bellows,” and it means the active filling and emptying of the abdomen and lungs during this practice. Bhastrika is more advanced pranayama and therefore requires some familiarity before with abdominal breathing. This Hatha yoga breathing technique promotes physical and mental health.

To do this yoga pose, begin in padmasana or any comfortable seated position with the spine erect. Close your eyes. Inhale and exhale forcefully 10 times. Take a break for 15 to 20 seconds and repeat for another 10 times. Breathe normally after completing three sets of bhastrika breaths.

4. Bhramari (Humming Bee breath): This is a simple breathing technique, where exhalation in this pranayama resembles the typical humming sound of a bee. Bhramari pranayama is effective in instantly calming down the mind and reducing stress and anger.

Doing Pranayam regulate blood circulation and activates good energy in the body. It also helps to get rid of problems like blood pressure, diabetes and others.

Fish Pose

Fish pose also called in Sanskrit as matsyasana is an immunity strengthening yoga exercise.  It is an elevated pose which detoxifies you and boosts energy levels. This yoga pose also open up nasal passageways and relieve congestion.

• To do this pose  sit on a lotus position. Start by elevating your head and slowly, raise your chest.
• Relax your chest and shoulders should be kept easy and arms wide open.
• Palms facing up, extend your legs straight down.
• Stay in this position for 2-3 minutes for maximum benefits.

Legs Up The Wall

In this yoga asana or pose you have to place your legs up the wall. Also known as Viparita Karani this pose forces you to invert and destress. It also boosts nerve connections, improves blood flow and vitalizes your body. It is also said to be good for those suffering from reproductive and fertility problems.

• To do this pose sit on a yoga mat turning your side towards the wall.
• Slowly, swing your legs against the wall by moving your hip and pelvis a little. Do not attempt to do the complete step at once, especially if you are a beginner.
• When you get into the position, make sure that you do not let a lot of stress on your lower back and hamstring muscles.
• Now try to elevate your hip muscles a little. Let your head rest comfortably. The slight elevation will give a boost to your blood flow and lead to more benefits.
• Stay in this position for a minimum of 5-15 minutes.

Forward Bend

Forward bend pose is also called Uttanasana yoga. This is an inversion exercise where you relieve congestion and protect the sinuses and mucus membranes. This pose requires you to submit to the ground and bend over, it is one of the easiest ways to rejuvenate the immune system.

• To do this pose be in a standing position, stretch your feet to hip-distance apart.
• Now start to fold, slightly bend your knees and relax your hips a little. Do it gently.
• Rest your hands on the floor. Beginners can place them on the ankles or thighs.
• Stay in this position for 5-10 breaths.

According to Swami Ramdev, surya namaskar is very effective to build a healthy body. He suggests starting the day with surya namaskar and challenge yourself by increasing the number of times you do it daily. 

Points To Note Before You Do Such Super Power Yoga Poses

• The best time to do such yoga poses is early in the morning.
• You need to do it about 3 hours before meals
• Perform such yoga poses 3 to 5 times a week for better results
• If you have a heart-related problem, low blood pressure, diabetes, kidney problem or liver disease then do not do super yoga or pushups and pull-outs.

Finally, remember any kind of yoga or fitness exercise can help the body stay healthy. Take time out from your busy schedule be it only 5- 15 minutes but do give your body the time to heal and put the life energy back so that your immune system gets stronger keeping at bay coronavirus. Also eating a healthy diet helps the body to improve its immunity. Stay healthy and think positive.