Art of Living camps for chikungunya patients

Bangalore, Oct 15: Encouraged by the efficacy of its techniques in treating people with symptoms of chikungunya, the Art of Living has decided to start special camps across the country to cater to people suffering from the disease.

The camp will offer yoga, Pranayam and meditation apart from the Sudarshan Kriya, the unique breathing technique taught in the Art of Living workshop according to a release.

''We have been studying the effects of our techniques on people with symptoms of chikungunya for the last few weeks. It has been observed that people who regularly practise Sudarshan Kriya, Pranayam and meditation are not only less prone to the disease but also recover faster even if they get an attack,'' said Swami Sadyojatah of the Art of Living.

''Several patients in different parts of India have reported faster recovery from the disease after undergoing the Art of Living workshop, which comprises yoga, Pranayam and meditation. This shows that our techniques work not only as preventive but also as a curative measure,'' he added.

Explaining how yoga, Pranayam, meditation and Sudarshan Kriya help to cure the disease, yogacharya Dinesh Kashikar said, ''Pranayam is a very effective antidote for fever as it cools down the body and restores the balance. Yoga asanas loosen up the joints and provide relief from body pain, which are the dominant symptoms of chikungunya.''

UNI