Surya Namaskar builds up immunity, can keep Corona at bay: AYUSH Minister

At a time when Omicron is spreading like a wildfire in India and other countries, Minister of AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal has suggested that Surya Namaskar (offering prayer to Sun) gives a person vitality and immunity which keeps the Coronavirus at bay.

The Minister said this while promoting the global Surya Namaskar Demonstration programme. The Ministry of AYUSH is holding this event on January 14, 2022, under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.

The Ministry has estimated that over 75 lakh people will register for the programme, however, Sonowal expects that the number can cross even a crore also.

Addressing a virtual conference, he said, “Surya Namaskar demonstration on Makar Sankranti is more relevant in the current resurgence of Covid-19. It is a proven fact that Surya Namaskar builds up vitality and immunity and therefore is able to keep corona at bay.We have set a target of 75 lakh people participating in the programme, but seeing registration and our preparedness, I am hopeful of crossing the limit of one crore.”

He added, “The Ministry of Ayush has launched this Programme under the direction and guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narender Modi.”

Minister of State for AYUSH, Dr Munjapara Mahendra Bhai, who was also present in the meeting, said, “Surya Namaskar rejuvenates Mind and body. Yoga effects on molecular genetics are being studied” he said.

Secretary Ayush Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha informed that this Surya Namaskar event is a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

“It is Surya Namaskar for Vitality, Jeevani Shakti Keliye Surya Namaskar”, he added.