Being united with every one of you through my spirit, and as a senior citizen of our Cosmic Family, I write this letter as a reply to my inner call. Pained by the devastating pandemic, together with you all I pray for eternal peace and rest for the departed souls of our brothers and sisters whom we lost to COVID-19. Simultaneously I also pray for your safety, health and wellbeing.
It is a bitter truth that the blow of the tiny virus has shaken the might of mankind. Perhaps this bolt from the blue is a warning for us to develop respect for the mother earth and her children in myriads of forms which has been ignored by us for our narrow selfish gains and greed in the name of progress and development.
Whatever may the case or cause, we need not despair and give in. Rather we should stand fearless and fight the calamity tooth and nail. As history and experiences reveal, man has always bounced back and stood victor after his temporary defeat. Joaquin Miller in his COLUMBUS writes: “What shall we do when hope is gone?”/The words leapt like a leaping sword:/ “Sail on! sail on! sail on! and on!”. “This too shall pass away.”
Instead of bemoaning, let’s be optimistic. Take this situation as a blessing in disguise. Every cloud has a silver lining. As CORONA is attacking us regardless of our religion, caste, creed, wealth, power, position, nationality, etc., it provides us with an opportunity to introspect and rectify our thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours to rebuild the world where we will be able to live in a spirit of Cosmic love and brotherhood in spite of our differences. “WITH MALICE TOWARDS NONE, WITH CHARITY FOR ALL.” It is certain that we are going to have a wonderful world and a blissful life on the elimination of Corona by virtue of the lessons we are learning from its cruelty.
It is understood and acknowledged by us across the planet that the best weapon to fight the virus is our strong lung-health and lung immunity. And total mankind in all forms has extended his services in numerous ways towards protecting and promoting our lung-health and strengthening our immunity. The old medical saying: “If you are aware that you have lungs, you are already in trouble.” (source: A READER’S DIGEST GUIDE TO HELP YOU LIVE BETTER). So not only during the pandemic, at all times we need to pay extra care to our lungs.
Worldwide acknowledged and adored Yoga teacher, Late B.K.S. Iyengar, in his classic guide to Yoga, LIGHT ON YOGA, has given a prescription on how to promote our lung-health by Asanas and Pranayama on the page No. 501.
To promote our lung-health, B.K.S. Iyengar in his iconic book has recommended Sirsasana and cycle; Sarvangasana and cycle; Padmasana and cycle; Virasana; Supta Virasana; Paryankasana; all standing positions; Urdha Dhanurasana; Dwipada Viparita Dandasana; all the types of Pranayama.
If you possess the book, you can refer to it. But practice should be done only under the guidance of a trained and experienced Yoga Practitioner, not merely by using a book, T.V., mobile phone, etc. So, if you want to practice, get in touch with an experienced practitioner and instructor. You can even contact me for guidance. I learned the art directly from Late B.K.S. Iyengar at his Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, PUNE, and have been in practice for more than 25 years. My mobile No. 7679105116. As it has become a dire need for every one of us to promote our lung-health and immunity by various means, I am passionate to extend my humble hand in this sacred service through Yoga asanas and Pranayama. I will feel privileged if some of our brothers and sisters are benefitted from my humble service. I served several aspirants in Bhutan as well as in India with wonderful results. These days I am teaching some seekers online.
Yoga does help man in countless ways but costs us almost nothing. According to medical science, those who practice Yoga- asanas and Pranayama regularly are better equipped to combat Corona. I feel highly assured that with the daily practice of the specific guided asanas and pranayama we can fight COVID-19 victoriously as they have a toning and vitalizing effect on the lungs.
Yoga is not a religion. It is a subjective art for the health and wellbeing of all mankind. It is time for us to break all narrow domestic walls and to live and work in a spirit of Universal brotherhood. Age is not a bar for Yoga. Queen Elizabeth of Belgium learned Sirshasana ( head- stand pose) from Late B.K.S. Iyengar at the age of 84.
With best wishes and prayer for all of you,
Yours sincerely,
Santosh Chowdhury
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