Coping Up With COVID-19

Since March, it has been the toughest time for all of us. We have been going through something we never imagined; locking down the entire world was not easy to witness. Government took some tough steps. A lot of criticism was heard of because of the lockdown- economy suffered, daily wage workers suffered and a lot of other issues but it had a silver lining - it saved lives then.


COVID 19 has led us to a lot of changes. It has made us more aware and responsible. We have our responsibilities towards ourselves, our family, friends, society, city, nation, environment, etc. Due to COVID we understand all these better; we don’t spit on the road anymore, we cover our mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, we properly wash our hands, we properly wash our vegetables, etc. 


To live through the new normal we must be compassionate and loving towards others. We should be helping others. We should develop feelings of Maitri and Karuna. We should let negativity build around us. 


To take us through the journey, the following four pillars of Yoga can be extremely helpful:

  1. Aahar: 

For these past months, we have been having home cooked meals, we recommend sticking to it. To build immunity include a lot of ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, lemon, amla. 

  1. Vihar 

Don’t let anything get you down, you should be thinking only positive. Find happiness in everything in life. Enjoy everything you do- be it office work, household chores. Your focus should be on whatever you are doing. Indulge some time in some kind art be it dancing, singing, painting. These keep our mood elevated. 

  1. Achar 

Practice Yoga regularly, Yoga is a way of life. Use this time to practice with the family- it’ll help you bond.

  1. Vichar

Don’t let fear get into your mind. Fear only causes harm to our body and mind; don’t worry about the future, live in the present and handle situations. Fear is not the solution to any problem. 


Keep practising Yoga for a healthier life. 


We, at The Yoga Institute Goa, offer 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Goa.

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