Breathing, meditation help UAE residents beat Covid stress

Breathing, meditation help UAE residents beat Covid stress

For some UAE residents “” young and old “” yoga was the 'lifesaver' they needed amid the Covid-19 pandemic and all the stress that came with it. Samridhi Kalia is only 12 years old but even at such an age, she could vouch for the benefits of yoga, which is part of her daily routine. "Today, when we are confined to homes as part of Covid-19 precautions, it can be mentally challenging and may cause depression and anxiety. Yoga helps us to face such situations and helps us stay strong, both physically and mentally,“ said Kalia, who practises yoga for at least 90 minutes every day. "My yoga routine has helped me maintain and improve my body's immunity against diseases. It is extremely important as it brings oxygenated blood to various organs to ensure their optimal function, which helps us stay healthy, especially in the present situation. Yoga definitely helps us grow and I am glad that I practise yoga every day. I request others to do so for their own good.“ Another resident, Farheen Matheranwala, said: "Yoga has been an important part of my lifestyle for a long time. In the current situation, when physical and mental health has