YOGA FOR COLD

• Colds are considered to be the immune system's response to viral invasion.


• It is characterized by sneezing, scratchy throat, and runny nose.


• People with Colds may also have a sore throat, cough, Headache, mild fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and experience loss of appetite.


• Colds are caused by more than 200 different viruses such as rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus.


• Once the virus enters the body, it infects the cells in the nose which send signals that result to the production of white blood cells.


• These white blood cells will then emit immune system chemicals and cause the swelling of the nasal membranes, leakage of proteins and fluids from capillaries and lymph vessels and the increased mucus production.


• Actual Cold symptoms usually begin two or three days after a person is infected and usually lasts from two to 14 days.


• If your Cold lasts for more than two weeks, it will be best to consult a doctor since this may be the result of an allergy.


• Colds associated with high fever, swollen glands, severe facial pain in the sinuses, and cough that produces mucus may be caused by an underlying chronic ailment and requires medical attention.


• The strength of a person's immune system plays an important part in the prevention of Colds. Yoga, on the other hand, deals with holistic development of the person. It includes healthy living which means getting enough sleep, eating healthy food , drinking plenty of liquid, and no tobacco.


• This Yogic Lifestyle will not only help in preventing Cold but in improving a person's health and strengthening his immune system lessening his susceptibility to Colds.


• Mild exercise in the form of the Asanas can also contribute in making the body fitter.


• Having a positive outlook in life, learning how to relax your mind and body can also give you an edge in managing emotional and psychological stress and lessen your vulnerability to Cold virus.
  

the following yoga exercises can help defence against the cold



KAPALBHATI PRANAYAM



Kapalabhati is a Breathing Technique used specifically for cleansing. If you have a lot of mucus in the air passages or feel tension and blockages in the chest it is often helpful to breathe quickly. This article will introduce you to this breathing techniques and show you its its benefits.



TADASANA



The Mountain Yoga pose promotes the experience of stillness, strength, relaxed power, and immovable stability associated with mountains. This yoga posture, and coming back to this stillness after other poses, is one of the ways of becoming acquainted with stillness.



SURYA NAMSKAR

The Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskar is a Yoga Pose which limbers up the whole body in preparation for the Yoga Asanas. It is a graceful sequence of twelve Yoga positions performed as one continuous exercise. Learn how to practice Sun Salutation in this section.



NAUKASANA

Perform the Boat Pose to strengthen your abdominal area and hip flexor, tone muscles in the midsection, improve digestion, and relieve stress. You can use a Yoga Strap to aid you in holding the pose longer or if you cannot keep your legs straight.



SALABHASAN

If the Cobra Pose works mainly on the upper back, the Locust Pose targets the lower part. This posture also strengthens the abdominal area, arms, and legs. Another thing that makes it different from many poses is that it entails rapid movement. Check out how it is done in this section.



BIDALASAN

The Cat Yoga Pose teaches you to initiate movement from your center and to coordinate your movement and breath. These are two of the most important themes in Yoga practice. Keep in mind that the Cat Pose may not be advisable if you have any chronic or recent back pain or injury.


the following exersises also help you to get defence against the cold



ANULOM-VILOM PRANAYAM

PADMASAN

MATYASAN

SARVANGASAN

DHANURASAN

PAVANMUKTASAN