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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.
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.
Now, in 2020, there is a chance that a culinary delight from traditional Hindu culture can play a role in effecting a food-based resistance to the spread of COVID-19 mortality rate by boosting the resistance of the body.
Under the Essential Commodities Act, after discussions with manufacturers, States can ask them to enhance their production capacity of these items to make the supply chain smooth, while under the Legal Metrology Act the States can ensure sale of both the items at MRP.
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.
Padmasana – Lotus Pose is a sitting cross-legged yoga posture done keeping the spine erect with neck and shoulders relaxed.
The scientific success is important because it will help in developing drugs, vaccines and rapid diagnostic test kits, the director general of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Balram Bhargava, said.
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.
Armed with special protective gear- including safety gowns, spectacles, N-95 masks and gloves- scientists at the National Institute of Virology (NIV) here are working “round-the-clock” to ensure smooth testing of samples for the deadly coronavirus, while hand-holding associate centres spread across the country.
Bhujangasana – Cobra Yoga Pose resembles a serpent with its hood raised. To perform this posture, lie on your stomach with your toes flat on the floor and forehead resting on the ground. Keep the legs close to each other with your feet and heels lightly touching each other. Place your hands with palms facing downwards under your shoulders, keeping your elbows parallel and close to your torso. Slowly lift your head, chest, and abdomen while keeping your navel on the floor. Pull your torso back and off the floor with the support of your hands.
