Will Yoga Help You Recover from Long Covid?

By Caroline Gozzi

Can Yoga help with the treatment of Long Covid? We’ve had several people return to the studio experiencing Long Covid and looking to incorporate yoga in their path to recovery. There have also been several articles in the press regarding how Yoga can be extremely beneficial for those suffering from Long Covid. So, what is the best Yoga practice to help with the management of long covid?

We know that Yoga, in particular the breathwork aspect, can be extremely beneficial for overall lung health as well as helping to reduce stress, inflammation, anxiety and fatigue. There is also evidence to suggest that Yoga can be helpful for the treatment of chronic diseases.

But before you rush to book into a yoga class, take a moment and chat with your doctor. We know that the symptoms of Long Covid are wide ranging, and every case is different. Long Covid is still a very new condition and research into the causes and treatment is ongoing. How we help our students deal with the management and recovery from any illness or injury at YogaVenue is to take it case by case: this is the same approach we take with Long Covid. Once you've sought advice from your doctor about returning to yoga, we can find the right way forward for you.

If you are suffering from Long Covid, let’s have a chat. A great place to start is with a private class with one of our senior team members. Our senior team have years of experience, training and knowledge under their belts - we love putting this to use! Our job is to help you lead the best life possible, so get in touch and let’s see how we can get you on the road to recovery.

Caroline is the co-founder of YogaVenue and teaches Hot 26 on Saturday mornings