Yoga Day 2022: Sarvesh Shashi explains how yoga can prevent diabetes and PCOS

International Yoga Day 2022: Yoga offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. And, if you’re experiencing illness, recovering from surgery, or living with a chronic condition, yoga can become an integral part of your treatment and potentially speed healing.

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Busines Standard spoke with Sarvesh Sashi, founder of SARVA, a yoga and wellness startup.

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Emphasizing the importance of yoga, Sashi pointed out some pros and cons of practicing the art. Here are some:

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– Keep at least a gap of two hours between the last meal and yoga.

– Consult a doctor before practicing yoga if you have any physical health conditions.

– Warm up before practicing yoga.

– Get a responsible partner.

not to do

– Do not perform asanas without consulting an expert if you have ailments such as hypertension.

– Do not ignore the importance of correct breathing.

Practiced in India since the 5th century, yoga has been beneficial in keeping the body and mind in good health. Sashi said that specific yoga asanas can help people get rid of diseases like diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome.

“21 days of regular practice can reduce testosterone levels in women by 30 percent, which is a lot,” he said, citing one study.

Sashi spoke in depth about the ways yoga can boost immunity. Watch our video to find out.

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