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

Gomukhasana | Cow Face Yoga Pose

The Gomukhasana (Cow Face Yoga Pose) posture looks like the face of a cow from above as the feet resemble the horns and knees resemble the mouth. Place both feet on the ground, putting them on either side of the bottom, and hold the body erect. Raise the arm and bend the elbow and interlock with other arm at the back.

Text of Prime Minister’s Address to the nation on Combating COVID-19 – People’s Curfew

During such a pandemic, only one mantra can take us through – ‘Hum Swasth, toh Jag Swasth’, that is the world will be healthy, if we stay healthy. In a situation like this, where there is no known cure for the disease, it is imperative that we stay healthy. Patience is an essential virtue to avoid this disease and keep oneself healthy. And how does one practice patience? By staying away from crowds and gatherings, avoiding leaving your homes. This is called ‘Social Distancing’ nowadays and is critical in these times of the global corona pandemic.

Yoga can Improve Sperm Motility, says CCMB-AIIMS Study

A collaborative study from the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, and All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has now shown that the traditional practice of yoga has positive effects on the quality of sperm. The beneficial effects have been correlated with epigenetic changes in the sperm.

India Quarantines Itself, All Visas Suspended till April 15 Due to COVID-19

After detailed deliberations on preventive measures, actions taken and preparedness for Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the Group of Ministers decided that all existing visas, except diplomatic, official, UN/International Organizations, employment, project visas, stand suspended till 15 April 2020. This will come into effect from 1200 GMT on 13 March at the port of departure.