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News and Articles on Ayurveda, Yoga, Kundalini and other Indian way of health and medicines.

Indigenous Indian COVID 19 Vaccines in the Global Race to End the Pandemic

With the announcement of COVAXIN by Bharat Biotech and ZyCov-D Vaccine by Zydus Cadila the proverbial silver line in the dark clouds of COVID19 appears at the horizon. Now the nod given by the Drug Controller General of India CDSCO (The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) for the conduct of the human trial for the vaccines, marks the beginning of the end.

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana | Upward Facing Dog Pose

Benefits of Urdhva Mukha Svanasana are that it stretches and strengthens the back, thus relieving the body of lower backache. Most of the body weight is borne by the arms and wrists, thus strengthening them. This yoga pose helps improve the body posture and also stimulates the abdominal organs.

Dhanvantri Rath: Taking Non-COVID Healthcare Services to Peoples’ Doorsteps in Ahmedabad

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, while the COVID healthcare services are being taken up on priority, equal attention is being paid to non-COVID essential services in all the States/UTs. A unique and innovative example has been set by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), through the Dhanvantri Rath, a mobile van providing non-COVID essential healthcare services to the doorsteps of the people in the city.

Government Launches Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020 (DDH2020)

This Hackathon is first of its kind National initiative for supporting drug discovery process and will see participation from professionals, faculty, researchers and students from varied fields like Computer Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medical Sciences, Basic Sciences and Biotechnology.

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Issues New Guidelines for Unlock 2

Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines for Unlock 2 to open up of more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones. The new guidelines will come into effect from July 1, 2020, the process of phased re-opening of activities has been extended further. The new guidelines, issued today, are based on feedback received from States and UTs, and extensive consultations held with related Central Ministries and Departments.

Virabhadrasana 2 | Warrior Pose 2

Benefits of Virabhadrasana 2 are that it strengthens and tones the arms, legs, and lower back. It also improves body’s balance and increases stamina. This posture is beneficial for those with sedentary or desk jobs and is extremely beneficial to heal frozen shoulders. Additionally, it also effectively releases stress from shoulders in a short span of time.