Let’s practise yoga correctly, more so in Covid times

Covid-19 or not, there is little to dispute the benefits of yoga. What is vital though is that we learn and practise it correctly. Weed out fake teachers or bogus gurus peddling a few contortions on social media as proof and instant certification as yoga instructors. Following half-baked instructions can be extremely dangerous and injurious to health.

The pandemic has spawned so many fakes. From fake drugs, to fake Covid-19 tests, digital online finance scams and now the big one, vaccination scams. Yoga could very well also see an uptick in dubious teachers or gurus given that restricted mobility, fewer avenues to exercise has meant more stress on yoga.

Even gyms, when they open full-fledged post pandemic, are going to see an emphasis on yoga or a rush to sign up for yoga batches. They must vet candidates for instructors and check for credibility. Yoga is the new buzzword, and let us put the focus on genuine teachers, because that translates to safety for learners.