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COVID-19: A Daily Dose of Yoga to Cope with Anxiety

Author(s): Surabhi Gautam and Rima Dada*

Volume 2, Issue 6, 2021

Published on: 22 November, 2020

Article ID: e280521188251 Pages: 2

DOI: 10.2174/2666796701999201123102216

Abstract

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has undoubtedly created unbearable psychological pressure on our minds such as anxiety, fear, worry, changing sleep patterns, changing eating patterns, worsening of existing chronic or mental health conditions, etc. There is an urgent need for the adoption of an effective coping strategy. We propose that yoga-based intervention may aid in improving mental and physical health with its multi-faceted dimensions.

Keywords: COVID-19, anxiety, depression, stress, inflammation, yoga.

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