9 yogic methods that will help you combat a cold or cough

Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)

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Hastapadasana (Standing forward bend pose)

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Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

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Viparita Karani (Legs-up-the-Wall Pose)

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Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

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Nadi Shodhan Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing technique)

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Kapal Bhati Pranayama (Skull Shining Breathing technique)

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Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellow breath)

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Ujjayi Pranayama (Victory breath)

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