'Yoga for Swine Flu?'

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Melina (63.176.159.34) -

What yoga practices would be beneficial to help protect against swine flu?

Comment #1 Yakuo of the University (63.176.159.182) -

I think Yoga may help with the maintaining once health but not completely. I think nothing beats the ever popular precaution and being vigilant. No matter how much you do yoga if you are around a person or group of persons having the dreaded AH1N1 Influenza, then how much you do yoga you will eventually be contaminated. Like any other virus which is contagious once one indiscriminately sneeze or coughs out the flu and unluckily you're unprotected in the receiving end then prepare yourself because you'll get the flu.

Comment #2 Eliza from San Francisco -

You body is bombarded with all kinds of germs and viruses every day. It is only when the immune system is weakened that you get a disease.

Yoga may be your best opportunity to build up your immune system so you are protected from all kinds of disease, germs and viruses.

Of course once your body is infected it is much harder to get rid of it.

Comment #3 Shirley (63.176.159.71) -

I have to agree with you Eliza. The human body is indeed filled with tons of bacteria and at times fungus but these are controlled to a level that it will not turned into something serious not unless one's immune system is weakened.

There are various ways of improving the immune system which includes getting the right sleep, right nutrition, taking food supplements, doing regular exercise, and having a healthy lifestyle.

Comment #4 Aimee (63.176.159.125) -

Swine flu is an air bourne disease. When you do Yoga you practice proper breathing.. One way to reduce the chance of getting this disease is by wearing a mask. Can you do proper breathing while wearing a mask? What if your yoga mates are infected, you'll definitely got the virus at once. Yoga will do nothing against this virus.

I suggest that you take supplements, eat healthy, exercise, and wash hands.. do not wear mask unless you are already infected, but if you would want then go ahead..

Comment #5 Eliza from San Francisco -

What if your immune system is up to par and you don't get it because your body rejects it.

Build the health of your body as your first line of "attack" and yoga may well be an important part of that!

Comment #6 cwemoy (63.176.159.36) -

I need serious help, how does Yoga help develop the body's immune system? Apparently swine flu and the H1N1 virus is spreading like fire. Is there any chance that those practising Yoga are immune from it? Do not get me wrong, I am not a Yoga pessimist but I think the information normally given is quite scanty.

Unless the governments of respective countries take enough precauition to screen visitors crossing into the country, Swine Flu may soon become a menace. Being vigilant is all that is left

Comment #7 pale_o (63.176.159.143) -

Yoga has been said to make the body resistant to diseases. I am curious to know if and how Yoga could help prevent one contracting Yoga because it could save millions..well perhaps billions of lives, from the deadly menace. I was a bit full of research and stumbled upon this

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Comment #8 Will (63.176.159.222) -

Frankly I donīt understand the mechanism by which yoga could prevent "Swine flu". The flu is spread by a virus flying through the air. People wear masks to shield themselves from the airborne bugs, ok. Understand that. But while a spiritual/physical discipline like yoga can keep you health and your body in a good tone, I donīt see how it can have an effect on the flu. Please explain!

Comment #9 Eliza from San Francisco -

It is simple. You missed a key step in the process of getting the swine flu or any other communicable disease.

The step missing from your process is that your immune system has to be faulty and not fight off the invader.

You are constantly bombarded with all kinds of bad things and don't get sick. Most people who are exposed to the swine flu don't get it.

Yoga will help keep your immune system up to par, and hence help protect you against getting the swine flu and all kinds of other disease.

Comment #10 Imee Cunning (63.176.159.100) -

Influenza A(H1N1) virus is no longer that big of a threat but that doesn't mean we have to slack off with our health. Yoga indeed provides a relaxing and calming experience as I researched about it. I am open to any positive suggestions and output which can help me fend of such fatal diseases. I've tried a balance diet, clean living and healthy lifestyle and I think adding Yoga to the brew will make me more fit and fab.

Comment #11 Anna Marie (63.176.159.151) -

What is it with you guys and Yoga? why are you so against it, it is not something that will make you any less of a person when you try it. It is just like exercise or diet, Yoga is part of a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle means a healthy body, and a healthy body only means that it can resist such contagious disease like SARS or Swine Flu.

Comment #12 moy (63.176.159.223) -

I think no one in here is particularly against Yoga. They are all trying to be enlightened in some way and of course, the tempers flare in a way or the other if enough information is not provided.

The point is, an immune system that is not strong is more prone to diseases and other ailments(of which swine flu is amongst).

The point that is bringing contention is whether Yoga can help cure flu. Apparently, that is not the case at all.

Comment #13 Isaac (63.176.159.213) -

This forum does not seem to be heading anywhere, or so it appears. What is the latest on swine flu? Has the World Health Organization been able to contain the menace?

Comment #14 kispe (63.176.159.84) -

It is puzzling how the pigs first got swine flu and how it eventually spread to humans.

The swine influenza is a mixture of human, avian and swine flu. A human flu infected in either a pig or bird genetically mutates to be able to survive and reproduce in the human body.

This mutation then gathers enough momentum and is thus able to spread within various species.

It is now a severe global pandemic.

Comment #15 Eve (63.176.159.206) -

Pranic haling seems to be something that I amy enjoy learning about. Where is the best place to understand this concept, in and out?

Comment #16 Eve (63.176.159.144) -

Pranic Healing. Where may I learn more about it?

Comment #17 adam (63.176.159.129) -

I cannot say that I am much of a teacher of Yoga, but I tend to believe that i am a student of us, as we all are, or at least, need to be.

Comment #18 smithy (63.176.159.120) -

A student of Yoga, you mean? I understand where it is that you are coming from. I believe that we are all in stages in our lives where we can do with a little bit of Yoga practice, surely.

Comment #19 Nico (193.218.114.16) -

Understanding Pranic Healing

Pranic Healing is based on the overall structure of the human body. Man`s whole physical body is actually composed of two parts: the visible physical body, and the invisible energy body called the bioplasmic body. The visible physical body is that part of the human body that we see, touch, and are most acquainted with. The bioplasmic body is that invisible luminous energy body which interpenetrates the visible physical body and extends beyond it by four or five inches. Traditionally, clairvoyants call this energy body the etheric body or etheric double.

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