Ayurvedic Herbs For Coronavirus

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as SARS and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). These viruses were originally transmitted between animals and people. SARS, for instance, was believed to have been transmitted from civet cats to humans, while MERS travelled from a type of camel to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. The name coronavirus comes from the Latin word corona, meaning crown or halo. Under an electron microscope, the image of the virus is reminiscent of a solar corona. Below, we will also talk about Ayurvedic Herbs for Coronavirus

A novel coronavirus, identified by Chinese authorities on January 7 and named 2019-nCoV, is a new strain that had not been previously identified in humans.

Symptoms of Coronavirus

1. Fever
2. Cough
3. Shortness of breath

The severity of COVID-19 symptoms can range from very mild to severe. People who are older or have existing medical conditions, such as heart disease, may be at higher risk of serious illness. This is similar to what is seen with other respiratory illnesses, such as influenza.

Ayurvedic Herbs For Coronavirus

Here are some herbs that will help you increase your immunity and other small cures :

1. Garlic
   
   Garlic, with its antiseptic, antifungal, and nutritive properties it has been used as an immune system booster for thousands of years by Ayurveda. It is a powerful natural antioxidant that protects the body from bacterial and viral infections, without causing any side effects. Garlic acts as a natural antibacterial agent when it’s fresh and raw, as it contains allicin that kills viruses and bacteria. It is a good medicine against coughs, colds, and chest infections during the winter.
   
2. Ginger
   
   It is an ingredient packed with immune-boosting benefits. Ginger helps support the immune system and prevents nausea and soothes an upset tummy. Ayurveda compliments ginger’s ability to boost your immune system. Ginger is very much effective in keeping your body warm and helps break down the accumulation of toxins in your organs. Add ginger to a stir-fried dish or boil it to make a cup of ginger tea with some added lemon for a pleasant and a healing hot drink.
   
3. Ashwagandha
   
   Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb. It’s classified as an adaptogen, meaning that it can help your body manage stress. It also provides numerous other benefits for your body and brain.
   
4. Asha Root
    
   Containing camphor and other compounds, the roots of Osha have been proved to be one of the most effective herbs to support the lungs. The Asha root plays a vital role in making it easier to take deep breathes by increasing the circulation.
   
5. Eucalyptus
   
   Originating in Australia, Eucalyptus is very helpful in soothing irritation in the throat. It cough syrups also, eucalyptus is used. Eucalyptus, containing antioxidants is very good for building the immune system and giving relief from congestion.
   
6. Talisadi
   
   Talisadi has an immune and lung focus. The star herb, talisa, or talispatra (Abies webbiana), or Indian silver fir, is a conifer from the Himalayas. Its needles are bitter, sweet, light, and hot, and kaphavatahar. The formula based on these needles is fragrant, expectorant, mildly laxative, and can act as a dipana. Talisadi may find use in kaphaja asthma. Most people use 2–5 grams per day, in divided doses, with honey or warm water as an anupan.

Prevention From Coronavirus

Although there is no vaccine available to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, you can take steps to reduce your risk of infection. WHO and CDC recommend following the standard precautions for avoiding respiratory viruses:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• If your hands aren’t clean, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick.
• Avoid sharing dishes, glasses, bedding and other household items if you’re sick.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces you often touch.
• Stay home from work, school and public areas if you’re sick.

What is Vipassana Meditation? Vipassana, roughly translated as ”Insight” meditation, is known to be the oldest of Buddhist meditation practices, wrote Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, a Buddhist monk from Sri Lanka, in one of his articles on tricycle.org.

According to Gunaratana, this method of meditation comes directly from Satipatthana Sutta (Foundations of Mindfulness), which is said to have been taught by Buddha himself.

Vipassana is a codified system of training one’s mind and entails a set of exercises that are dedicated towards making one more and more aware of his or her life experiences. The objective of this form of meditation is to learn to see the ”truth of impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and selflessness of phenomena,” wrote Gunaratana.

Vipassana is a gentle yet thorough technique of meditation. According to dhamma.org, it is an observation-based, self-exploratory journey that focuses on deep interconnection between the mind and body, which is realized through disciplined attention to the physical sensations.

How To Do Vipassana?

1. Ideally, one should practice Vipassana at a very quite place. 
2. As mentioned by lionsroar.com, the meditator should sit quietly and peacefully with legs crossed. One should sit straight while meditating since an arched back would soon induce pain. 
3. It is very important for one to relax and let the body be at ease while meditating. 
4. Once the body feels settled, the meditator should try focusing on his or her object. According to Gunaratana, breathing should be chosen as the primary object of meditation. ”A useful object of meditation should promote mindfulness. It should be portable, easily available, and cheap. It should also be something that will not embroil us in those states of mind from which we are trying to free ourselves, such as greed, anger, and delusion,” explained the monk in his article.
5. The meditator should constantly observe and explore, as mentioned on wikihow.com. Let the meditation follow its course. It is natural for the mind to wander off, and the best way to deal with it is to return to the simple, physical sensation of breath, time and again, advised Gunaratana.

Benefits of Vipassana Meditation

1. It is great wholesomeness, creating goodness every moment in which one commits to practicing or teaching someone else.
2. Makes one not negligent, because one is recollecting both, body and the mind most of the time.
3. It means the cultivation of morality, concentration and wisdom according to the Buddha’s teaching.
4. It means following the middle way, the eightfold noble path.
5. To follow the one way, that way which has no other.
6. To cultivate excellence in this life, preparing one for death before one has to die.
7. Makes one smart, understanding the fundamentals of reality, and understanding the fundamentals of everyday life better than before.
8. Allows one to realize supramundane reality, not being stuck in mere concepts and constructs, which are merely the playground of worldlangs.
9. Makes people love one another, live in harmony together, be comfortable and friendly with each other, just like close relatives.

Vipasana Dhamma Centers in Nepal

• Dhamma Shringa, Budhanilkantha
• Dhamma Kitti, Kirtipur
• Dhamma Birata, Itahari
• Dhamma Chitawan, Chitwan
• Dhamma Pokhara, Pokhara
• Dhamma Tarai, Birgunj
• Dhamma Janani, Lumbini
• Dhamma Surakhetta, Surkhet
• Dhamma Suriyo, Fikkal, Ilam
• Dhamma Sagar, Lukla
• Dhammāgāra, Kotdanda, Godawari, Lalitpur

Sources 1: https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/health/story/what-exactly-is-vipassana-the-meditation-technique-president-kovind-swears-by-1145720-2018-01-15

Source 2: https://www.sirimangalo.org/text/benefits-of-vipassana/

Dhanurasana is a backbend during which the entire spine contracts. As the name suggests, ‘dhanu’ meaning ‘bow’ in Hindi, this asana makes your body form the shape of a bow as you lie on your stomach and use your hands to hold your feet while you stretch out. This is a very effective yoga pose to strengthen the back. This bow pose offers the body an amazing stretch, mystical strength, and gentle massage.

How to Do Dhanurasana

1. Lie down on your stomach with your feet slightly apart, almost parallel to your hips, and place your arms on the side of your body.

2. Then Slowly, fold your knees up and hold your ankles with your hands.

3. Breathe in and lift your chest off the ground and pull your legs up and stretch it out. You should feel the stretch on your arms and thighs.

4. Hold the pose for 12-15 seconds, paying attention to your breath as you take long, deep breaths.

5. Slowly bring your chest and legs back to the ground, release your hold on the ankles, and relax with your hands on the side. Repeat for a few sets.

Benefits of Dhanurasana

1. Flexible Hip Joints:  Normally, our hips suffer a lot due to constant sitting, built-up emotions, etc. Bow pose is an excellent choice to stretch and open the hips. This yoga asana also decreases tightness in the hips and glutes and rewards a highly flexible posterior.

2. Produces Happy Hormones: A regular practice of this posture is effective in lowering the production of stress hormone ‘cortisol’ and increasing the development of happy chemicals like endorphin and dopamine. The release of good mental hormones stimulates the nervous system and helps a person experience relaxation and peace.

3. Decreases Abdominal Fat: If you want a belly free body and manifest a toned body then make it a habit to practice dhanurasana. Bow posture stretches the abdominal organs and oblique muscles, thus reducing fat built-up around the stomach and granting a well-trained look.

4. Cure For Fatigue: Dhanurasana is an amazing yoga pose that yoga practitioners can include in their health regimen for instant energy. The bow pose enhances the respiration process, circulation of oxygen to the vital organs, and activates the solar plexus that restores the function of nervous system and improves the overall vitality.

5. Better Digestion: This bow pose is a key to maintaining a strong digestive fire. The asana gently massages internal digestive organs which further aids in a better absorption of the nutrients and digestion.

6. Enhances Heart Health: The practice of dhanurasana with right technique pushes the diaphragm toward the heart and this process enhances the functioning of the heart. The pose also lowers hypertension thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular attacks, strokes, etc.

7. Treats Back Pain: Many of us face a backache, neck pain, shoulder stiffness, and so much more owing to the inactive lifestyle, negligence, and constant hunching. The bow posture stretches the upper body, opens the chest, and strengthens the upper back that providing relief from an excruciating backache and neck pain.

8. Activates Manipura Chakra: This bow pose harmonizes the Manipura energy center located in the navel region of the human body. The chakra is a powerhouse of confidence, self-esteem, and the seat of the pancreas and digestive system. By activating chakra, it helps you become confident and healthy in life.

9. Promotes Height Growth: This bow pose stretches the spine and creates space between the vertebrae. The optimal regulation of the spinal fluid helps promote height in individuals.

Contradictions

1. The posture is however not advisable for women during pregnancy.
2. People with high or low blood pressure.
3. Those with neck injury, lower back concerns, hernia, migraine, and headaches.
4. People with abdominal surgeries are not advised to practice this pose.

Pragya Yoga is one of the best methods prepared under the guidance of Pt. Sriram Sharma Acharya, the founder of the All World Gayatri Parivar, Haridwar. Pragya Yoga includes a few asanas with breath awareness and Gayatri mantra chanting for mental and spiritual.

1. Tadasana Mantra ‘Om Bhoor “

Stand with your feet together. Inhale deeply and raise both hands above your head. Lift your heels. Gaze at the sky. Slowly take the position of Tadasana.

Tadasana Benefits

• Weakness of the heart
• Impurities of blood
• Elimination of Constipation

2. Padhastasana Mantra “Om Bhuvah”

Exhale and Bend Yourself forward with the hips. bring your both hands beside the feet on the ground.Try to touch the head with knees. Keep the knees straight.

Padhastasana Benefits

• Remove the gas
• Strengthens the Ida, Pingala and Susumna
• Reduce the extra fat around waist
• Makes the spine supple

3. Vajrasana Mantra “Om Swah”

Sit in Vajrasana-folding the knees and make a seat with the feet. Keep the hands on the knees breathing normally.

Vajrasana Benefits

• Relaxes the body
• Helpful inn Digestion
• Gas, Constipation and heaviness of stomach can be removed

4. Ushtrasana Mantra “Tat”

Lift the buttocks and try to bring both hands on the soles with inhalation. Open the chest and gaze at the sky.

Ushtrasana Benefits

• Heart becomes strong
• Ida, Pingala and Susumna with spine get energy
• It gives relief in hernia
• It removes backache and asthma

5. Yoga Mudrasana Mantra “Savitur”

Exhale while sitting into Vajrasanaa and then bending forward with raising the hands behind the back like yogmudra.Try to touch the forehead on the ground and come back.

Yoga Mudrasana Benefits

• Activates the manipura chakra
• Increase the blood supply to head, nerves and sensory organs
• Relieves mental slugginess
• Makes the loss of Prana from reproductive organs
• Eliminate the weakness of intestines and stomach
• Stimulates gastric fire

6. Ardhatadasana Mantra ” Varenyam”

Inhale and Raise the upper part of the body while sittinng into vajrasana.Raise both the hands above the head like tadasana.

7. Shashankasna: Bhargo

Exhale and bend the hips touching the forehead and elbows the ground.

Shashankasna Benefits

• Relaxes abdominal organs and nerves
• Increase flexibility of spine
• Increase blood circulation to the brain and abdominal organs
• Activate pitutary, pineal and thyroid gland

8. Bhujangasana Mantra “Devasya”

Keeping the hand and knees at the same position, inhale and lift the upper part of the body forward with the chest. Take in the bhujangasana. Gaze at the sky and hold this position for some time.

Bhujangasana Benefits

• Gives strength to the heart and spinal cord
• Corrects the bad effects of poor posture of the upper back
• Excellent in dealing with cervical spondilytis
• Builds and tones up the muscles of the shoulder, neck, and upper back
• Strengthens the arms
• Increase Lung Capacity

9. Triyak Bhujangasana (Left) Mantra “Dhimahi”

Be in Bhujangasana. Exhale and tilt to the left and try to see the heels of your feet with lateral bending.

10. Triyak-Bhujangasana (Right) Mantra “Dhiyo”

Now tilt to the right and try to s ee the heels with right side lateral bending.

11. Shashankasana Mantra “Yo Nah”

Keep the hands and knees at the same position. Bring the body back again and go into Shashankasana and exhale.

12. Ardhtadasana Mantra “Prachodayat”

Raise both hands and take position of Vajrasana and come into Ardhtasana with Inhalation.

13. Utkatasana Mantra “Bhooh”

Bring the hands in praying position in front of the chest. Take the squatting position and come into the position of utkatasan.

14. Padhastasana Mantra “Bhuvah”

Bring the whole sole on the ground.Lift the buttocks and come into the position of Padhastasana while keeping the hands beside the feet and exhale.

15. Tadasana Mantra ‘Swah”

Inhale and raise the head, hand, chest, and trunk like tadasana, gaze at the sky.

16. Chanting of OM : Om tatsabiturvarenyam

Exhale with chanting of Om bringing the hand with making the first feeling of strength and energy.

Note

• Pragya Yoga Takes less time to perform.
• It has a sequence of 15 poses out of them five are repetition.

There are three main Nadis that maintain the temperature of the body. If prana does not flow according to the definite date and time, man falls ill. This illness can be removed by setting things right, the swara. Swara yoga is a unique yoga style based on the wisdom of traditional Tantra, Ayurveda, Hatha Yoga, and Yoga. Swara Yoga can cure diseases, and it helps you in the following ways:

1. If one feels Hot and Uncomfortable

When exercising or walking change the right nostril and breathe through left and take little rest.

2. To cure indigestion

To cure indigestion breathe through right nostril, and when taking liquid breathe through nostril. One may lie on left side for an hour after taking meal, and on right side after drinking liquid to achieve the above states of breathing. A fast alternative breathing from nostrils after the meals also helps digestion.

3. To Cure Fever and Pain

Stop the breathing nostril by plugging cotton tab and make the other nostril operate. Ordinary Fever or Pain will subside in normal case but pain due to arthritis or other such chronic diseases cannot be reduced or cured.

4. To cure headaches

If small quantity of water is taken from the active nostril every morning before bath for a month. It can cure headache permanently.

5. To Cure Infertility in Woman

A barren woman can possibly give birth to a child of at the time of intercourse her susumna swara is active; or her right nostril flows with fire element.

6 . For Relief from Asthma

When a patient gets an attack from asthma, he should lie on the side of his breathing nostril so that his other nostril starts operating. Keep this position for half an hour to get some relief. He may keep that nostril closed for a month to increase the relief process by plugging the other one. Experience tells that the right swara is useful to remove Asthma continuously.

7. To Cure Blood Pressure

Activate right swara in low blood pressure and left swara in high blood pressure.

Note: Swara can help tell the actual position of the patient about his death or life.

What is the novel coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are not new viruses. Remember SARS? That was a coronavirus too. But novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a new version of the virus. Health experts say it’s primarily spread when a sick person coughs or sneezes, but experts say they can’t rule out that it is spread through fecal contamination, like the coronavirus SARS. Then, how to prevent from Coronavirus. Below are Prevention tips for Coronavirus.

Precautions to Prevent from Coronavirus

There is no vaccine to prevent the COVID-19 infection and no medication to treat it. CDC believes symptoms appear 2 to 14 days after exposure. Avoid exposure and avoid exposing others to an infection with these simple acts.

1. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. An easy way to mark the time is to hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice while scrubbing.
2. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
4. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
5. Stay home when you are sick or becoming sick.
6. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue (not your hands) and throw the tissue in the trash.
7. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
8. Getting a flu shot is recommended.

Updates on Nepal about Coronavirus

Till now, Nepal stands in the list of least affected countries globally with just one confirmed case. It was found in in one Nepali student who landed Nepal on 5th January from Wuhan and has been already recovered. And, if we talk about the suspected case then, it is 10 but we’re lucky, no confirmed cases are found other than one (from January 5 till present).

So, till today (5th March 2020), we’ve just the single confirmed case and has already been treated well and recovered. The Government is also becoming very active and doing things very seriously and taking strict actions regarding COVID-19.

Shirodhara massage is a classic Ayurvedic therapy. It includes pouring warm herbal oil on the forehead in a continuous stream. Ayurvedic  Shirodhara therapy is very effective in promoting sound sleep and reducing stress. Shirodhara treatment is one among the Bahiparimarjana chikitsa, or external treatments, told in Ayurveda. The term Shirodhara comes from two words, “Shira” meaning head, and “Dhara” meaning stream. More about Shirodhara in Nepal. It is effective to soothe, energize, nourish, and relax the nervous system. It is good for chronic headaches, sleeplessness, anxiety, tension, restlessness, irritability, nervousness, fear, and emotional downfalls.

Practitioners usually perform Shirodhara in the morning or evening. Depending on the type of liquid used—medicated or non-medicated—they refer to it as Tailadhara, Takradhara, Kashayadhara, or Jaladhara. Ayurvedic texts also recognize Shirodhara as one of the four special head treatments known as Murdhataila.

1. Shirodhara massage treatment begins with Abhyangam (Ayurvedic body massage).
2. You need to lie down on the massage table with closed eyes and relax your body.
3. Shirodhara begins with the pouring of about 2 litres lukewarm oil continuously as a stream on to the forehead in an oscillating manner.
4. The time duration of Shirodhara treatment may extend from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the condition of the patient. It is very important to make sure that the oil does not enter the eyes or ears, and is therefore recommended to be performed by an experienced therapist
5. You may also be given a mild head massage before or during Shirodhara. Other type of Shirodhara may also include pouring of buttermilk, decoctions or even water.

In Nepal, we have various Ayurvedic hospitals and clinics. Here in our Himalayan Yoga Academy, we have various ayurvedic trainers and therapists. They will conduct various Sirodhara therapies, which will help you relax and rejuvenate. So, you are welcome to do Shirodhara in Nepal.

Vinyasa is a style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together so that you move from one to another, seamlessly, using breath. Commonly referred to as “flow” yoga. It is the breaking down process of the final Posture in sequence. It is the real process of training, but not practice for a regular Yoga Session. More about VINYASA YOGA in Nepal.

Vinyasa Yoga Definition

As with many things in yoga, the definition is dependent on the context and on who you ask. Below are the more common definitions. “The Sanskrit word Vinyasa comes from a prefix VI, which means variation, and a suffix, nyasa, which means‘ within prescribed parameters. Srivatsa Ramaswami, a student of Krishnamacharya for more than thirty years. He goes on to refer to classical yoga, from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, for the specific parameters: Steadiness (Sthira); Comfort (Sukha); Smooth and Long Breathing (Prayatna Sithila).

They are all vinyasas, progressive sequences that unfold with an inherent harmony and intelligence. “Vinyasa” is derived from the Sanskrit term nyasa, which means “to place,” and the prefix VI, “in a special way” —as in the arrangement of notes in a raga. The steps along a path to the top of a mountain, or the linking of one asana to the next. In the yoga world, the most common understanding of vinyasa is as a flowing sequence of specific asanas coordinated with the movements of the breath.

The term Vinyasa is derived from vi, meaning “in a special way,” and nyasa, meaning “to place,”. This indicates that we are not “throwing our bodies around” but are bringing consciousness to each movement in each moment.

The word “vinyasa” can be translated as “arranging something specially,” like a yoga pose. In vinyasa yoga classes, we should coordinate movement with breath to flow from one pose to another. Ashtanga Yoga, Jivamukti, Power Yoga, and Prana Flow could all be considered vinyasa yoga. Vinyasa is also the term used to describe a specific sequence of poses, e.g., Chaturanga to Upward-Facing Dog to Downward-Facing Dog, commonly used throughout a vinyasa class.

The variable nature of Vinyasa Yoga helps to develop a more balanced body as well as prevent repetitive motion injuries that can happen if you are always doing the same thing every day.

As a philosophy, Vinyasa recognizes the temporary nature of things. We enter into a posture, are there for a while, and then leave. While Vinyasa, or Vinyasa-Krama, dates back to the Vedic age — the earliest period of yoga thousands of years ago — it referred to a series, or sequence of steps, to make something sacred.

History of Vinyasa Yoga

The great South Indian master Krishnamacharya championed the vinyasa approach as central to the transformative process of yoga. But Krishnamacharya had a broader vision of the meaning of vinyasa than most Western students realize. He not only taught specific asana sequences like those of Jois’s system, but he also saw vinyasa as a method that could be applied to all the aspects of yoga.

In Krishnamacharya’s teachings, the vinyasa method included assessing the needs of the individual student (or group) and then building a complementary, step-by-step practice to meet those needs. Beyond this, Krishnamacharya also emphasized vinyasa as an artful approach to living, a way of applying the skill and awareness of yoga to all the rhythms and sequences of life, including self-care, relationships, work, and personal evolution.

T. Krishnamacharya began the movement practice of Vinyasa and greatly influenced the way yoga is practiced today. Vinyasa connects breath with movement, guiding every action toward what is sacred or most important in our lives. Although Vinyasa Yoga has become one of the most popular forms of yoga worldwide, many people still do not fully understand it.

More about Vinayasa Yoga in Nepal

We offer a variety of yoga styles, including All Levels Vinyasa Yoga, Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga, Dynamic Flow Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Fusion (a blend of Yoga and Pilates), Restorative Yoga, and Ashtanga Yoga. This wide range of styles and levels gives you the freedom to explore and choose what suits you best on any given day. When you find the right style and teacher, you build a steady and fulfilling practice. As you establish a routine, you begin to experience the many benefits of consistent yoga. Practice once a week, and you change your mind. Practice three times a week, and you will change your body. To transform your life, practice every day.

Characteristics of Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga connects one posture to the next using the breath. This can be thought of as linking or flowing into postures which is sometimes why it’s called “Flow Yoga”. The opposite of this would be an alignment based class where students engage with a posture, explore it for a period of time and then “break the posture” by coming out.

Vinyasa is synonymous with movement. Moving in and out of postures is the obvious movement but even in stillness Vinyasa is represented by the beat of your heart and inhale / exhale of your breath. Move with breath. Breath initiates the movement of Vinyasas, which is why you’ll hear it referred to as a “breath-synchronized” practice.

Practitioners use Ujjayi Breath as the primary breathing technique. They inhale and exhale rhythmically through the nose, creating a steady and calming flow. This technique produces an overall sensation of relaxation.

Vinyasa practice generates heat and can add a cardiovascular component not always present in other forms of postural practice. The picture below is from a student’s heart rate monitor worn during a regular Vinyasa class I taught.

Sinusitis occurs when inflammation affects your sinuses. An infection or another issue often causes this condition. The sinuses, hollow air spaces within the bones around your nose, produce mucus that drains into the nasal passages. When swelling blocks your nose, it prevents proper drainage and causes pain. Further about Natural Home Remedies for Sinus Infection.

Ayurveda and Sinus

According to Ayurveda, the problem of the sinus is caused due to an imbalance in the Prana Vata and Sheshaka Kapha. Prana Vata is the Vata subdosha that governs the head, brain, and mind region, and Sheshaka Kapha is the Kapha subdosha that governs moisture and lubricant balance. With an imbalance in both, the complication occurs. With the Vata-Kapha pacifying diet, one can easily treat the problem, keeping themselves hydrated, eating spices, Jala Neti, and Nasya therapies, and also cure the issue. But for instant relief, one can simply rely on the selected Ayurvedic remedies for sinus infection.

Powerful and effective Ayurvedic herbs for Sinus infection

1. Licorice Root

The root of the licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra or Glycyrrhiza uralensis) has a long history of use in Eastern and Western medicine. The licorice plant is a perennial legume native to the Middle East and parts of Asia and India.

It is considered good for eyesight, useful in increasing strength and immunity, and improving skin complexion. It is good for improving hair quality and voice quality (on chewed and taken orally with honey). It’s a potent blood detoxifier and anti-vomiting agent (in small quantities; in large quantities, it can cause nausea). 

2. Holy Basil

Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) isn’t like the sweet basil in your mom’s marinara sauce or the Thai herb you use to flavor a steaming bowl of pho. This green leafy plant, also known as Ocimum sanctum L. Its uses are as follows:

• Fresh flowers for bronchitis.
• The leaves and seeds, with black pepper, for malaria.
• The whole plant is used for diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
• An alcohol extract for stomach ulcers and eye diseases.
• The pill and ointment for eczema.
• An essential oil made from the leaves for insect bites.

3. Ginger-Garlic

Both the spice herbs are known for their medicinal properties, where ginger tastes strong and garlic has of pungent taste. Consisting of antibacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties that calm a sinus irritation, Ginger and Garlic are widely used in Indian cuisine.

• Drink ginger tea twice daily, or grate ginger and add a teaspoon of honey to it.
• Create a concoction with crushed garlic, grated ginger, a teaspoon of honey, and a pinch of turmeric. Drink twice daily. You can also add a pinch of black pepper.

4. Chamomile

Chamomile is a daisy-like flower, which is dried and used to make herb infusion serving medicinal purpose. The chamomile tea is a popular herbal tea loaded with ample health benefits. This fragrant brew is a perfect inclusion in daily routine to stay fit and healthy.

5. Turmeric

Turmeric is one of the best natural remedies for sinusitis, credited with its medicinal properties. Indian households have used turmeric since ancient times to heal wounds.

• Take a pinch of turmeric powder, some fresh ginger juice, and a teaspoon of honey. Mix and add hot water. Drink this hot concoction twice daily.

6. Fenugreek

When it comes to home remedies for sinusitis, Fenugreek proves to be one of the best herbs to treat a sore throat, high fever, cleanse mucous membranes, reduce inflammation, and relieve throat irritation.

• Mix 1-2 teaspoons of crushed fenugreek seeds in a glass of water. Boil for a few minutes.
• Strain and consume the same several times a day. But do not consume during pregnancy.

Yoga is the science of life. It is ancient science with more than 15,000 historical scripture mentioned in Rig Veda, first sacred text of the world. But as a first pure and authentic text is Yoga Darshna out of Shata-darshan (six eastern philosophies) written or designed by Maharshi Patanjali. Today whatever practice all over the world is based on this Yoga philosophy. This is the first recommended yogic text. More about Yogashchittavrittinirodhah.

Before this, so many descriptions and commentaries were partially or briefly touched on or scripted in different texts. Such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Samkhya Yoga Darshana, etc. We give here in the Himalayan Yoga Academy the basic concept about sacred texts and the yogic message to Human beings.

Yoga Darshana is the complete text of Yoga for beginning levels to higher levels of practitioners and readers. It has 195 verses and is divided into four chapters. When Maharshi Patanjali made a plan to write this philosophy, firstly he started from “Atha Yogaanushaasanam”, which means now the discipline of yogic science begins. Immediately, he formulated the definition of Yoga “Yogashchittavrittinirodhah” P. Y 1.2. in the second verse. Here in our Himalayan Yoga Academy, we focus on the different authentic and sacred definitions mentioned in sacred and holy texts.

Yoga is “Yogashchittavrittinirodhah,” that means the cessation of modifications of thoughts in chitta or Mind; that is Yoga. Chitta is more about the Mind. Chitta includes Mind, Egos, Intellects, and Consciousness all together. Yoga is concerned with the Mind and supreme consciousness, but has no concern for the body. The body is something, just the foundation or device for higher practice. Yoga is the ability to direct the mind exclusively toward an object and sustain that direction without any distractions. 

“Yogashchittavrittinirodhah” – Yoga + Sh + Chitta + Vritti + Nirodhah: Yoga means the cessation of fluctuating thoughts in chitta. Chitta is a composition of four fundamentals, e.g., mind, ego, intellect, and consciousness. Maharshi Patanjali gives his formal definitions of yoga for the classical school of Yoga itself: Yoga is the stilling of the changing states of the mind or the stilling of all thought.

The commentators have packed a substantial amount of dense information into their writings on this Yoga Darshana or Sutra. Since Maharshi Patanjali defined and summarized the entire system of Yoga in these verses, the commentators use this Darshana to lay out the psychological and metaphysical foundation of the Yoga process. They explain how Yoga helps practitioners calm, reduce, and still unwanted and excessive thoughts to reach a state of inner clarity. Patanjali presents Yoga as the state of being free from mental distractions. Moreover, he formulates and channels the remaining 193 verses with precision to guide practitioners toward their ultimate spiritual goals.