*Tuberculosis* *and* *Yoga* : Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs and can also affect any part of the body. * It was the leading infectious disease killer in 2023 at the global level; * Approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with TB in 2023.TB related deaths were 1.25 million in 2023 globally. * India is considered the world's TB capital; * The total TB incidence in India in 2023 was 28,00,000. Deaths due to TB in India were 3.2 lakh in 2023. 75,702 are newly affected exclusively in Tamil Nadu in 2024 so far. TB is preventable and curable. Yoga can help a lot. *Causes* *of* *tuberculosis* : * Mycobacterium tuberculosis * Poverty * Malnutrition * Air pollution * Alcohol * Smoking * Diabetes * HIV/ AIDS * Severe kidney disease * Certain types of cancer * Use of unlawful injucted drugs * Long- term use of the prescription of steroids ,etc., *Benefits* *of* *yoga* *for* *tuberculosis* : Yogic practices :- * Provide fresh blood supply to the lungs; * help an optimum oxygenation to the lungs; * Enhance airways for relaxation; * Stabilize the nervous system, especially the autonomous nervous system; * A balance between sympathetic tone and vagal tone is obtained; * Eradicate the bacteria found in the lungs; * Help to ease the congestion in the lungs; * Cleanse upper respiratory tract and sinuses; * Flush out toxins from the lungs; * Reduce stress. * Enhance quality of life. *Yogic* *practices* *for* *TB* *patients* ( primary and latent stage): * Rotations and Stretching * Uttanasana * Adhomukhasvanasan * Viparitakarani * Matsyasana * Bhujangasana * Ustrasana * Viparita dandasana * Bharadvajasana * Supta virasana * Pastimottanasana * Savasana * Diaphragmatic breathing * Sahaj pranayama * Pashchatya pranayama * Ujjayi pranayama * Kapalbhati pranayama * Bhastrika pranayama * Nadi shodhana pranayama * Yoga nidra * Ajapa japa * Antar mouna * chanting mantras. Props may be needed. Integrated medicine System is advisable including Allopathy. Preparatory/Modifications of the Yogic practices can be followed depends on the patient's needs, conditions and requirements. Expert opinion is always good. *Yogic* *practices* *for* *TB* *patients* ( active/ acute stage): * Rotations and stretching * uttanasana * Savasana * diaphragmatic breathing * pashchatya pranayama in seated( deep inhalation and exhalation) * sahaj pranayama in standing ( deep inhalation and exhalation) * Ujjayi pranayama * Bhastrika pranayama * nadi shodhana pranayama * yoga nidra * OM chanting * chanting mantras * ajapa japa * antar mouna. *Diet* *for* *TB* *patients* : * Whole grains * khichadi * Pulses * Almonds * Walnuts * Turmeric milk * Beans * Leafy green vegetables * Ginger * Amla * Steamed vegetables * Vegetable soup * Vegetable salad * Tomato * Guava * Apple * Pineapple * Papaya * Pomegranate * Green tea. A well-balanced sattvic diet is advisable. Getting Sunrays in the early morning around 7.00 am. is important. The diet should be light but nutritious. *Vibrant Veda ❤️* ✨ FOLLOW जरूर से करे सबसे पहले आयुष से जुड़ी जानकारी पाने के लिए | 🔗WhatsApp channel link : https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VahT5by2UPBB6Jq9Rn0a 🔗 Telegram Channel link :- https://t.me/vibrant_veda 🔗 Follow on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vibrant_veda?igsh=MTF0dDN1OThkZXdjdg== Share with your batchmates 🤝