While things have gradually started opening up, coronavirus continues to impact many, making it essential for people to follow Covid-19 appropriate behaviour. The respiratory infection can cause breathing trouble in patients, especially those with co-morbidities. As such, experts suggest incorporating breathing exercises in one's fitness routine to improve lung function. Even otherwise, breathing exercises or Pranayamas are known to improve focus, build lung strength, and induce a sense of peace and calm when practiced with the correct technique. Here is yoga trainer Mansi Gandhi recommending a few breathing exercises that one can incorporate in their daily routine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mansi Gandhi (@mansigandhiyoga) "Breathing exercises that can help if you have covid, but can be practiced by anyone or at anytime," she captioned the post. Exercise 1 *Lie on your back with the knees bent. *Place one hand on the navel and the other hand on top of it. *Breathe in pushing the navel into the palms counting to six. *Breath out pulling the navel away from the palms counting to six. *Repeat. Exercise 2 *Sit cross-legged or on a chair. *Place one hand on the navel and the other hand on the first. *Breathe into the palms pushing the navel into it, counting to six. *Breathe out pulling the navel away from the palm. *Repeat. Exercise 3 *Sit cross-legged or on a chair. *Extend the hands in front of the chest joining the palms together. *Inhale. Open the hands taking the out at shoulder level to a count of four. *Exhale. Bring the hands back together again to a count of four. *Repeat. Benefits These can help *Restore diaphragm function. *Increase lung capacity. *Lessen feelings of anxiety and stress. *Improve sleep. *Plays an important role in Covid-19 recovery, said Mansi. Precautions Do not start if *You have a fever. *You have shortness of breath. *You have chest pain or palpitations. *You have swelling in your legs. Stop immediately if you experience *Dizziness. *More than usual shortness of breath. *Chest pain. *Excessive fatigue. *Irregular heartbeat. "The above can be practiced several times a day in duration of 1-5 mins per round or any time frame that is comfortable," she mentioned. 📣 For more lifestyle news, follow us on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook and don't miss out on the latest updates!
