The feelings of overwhelm and chronic stress often result from compromised and suppressed immune systems. Research conducted with 60 first-year medical school students found that regular practising of yoga helps to create an immunity buffer when stress heightens. The study divided the participants into two groups. Group A received yogic training for 35 minutes daily while Group B did not receive any stress management training at all. Both groups showed weakened immunity due to examination stress, but Group B (the control group) displayed significantly lower immunity levels than Group A (the yoga group). There are some yoga practices that help you boost your immunity. Deep-belly breathing effects paired with breath retention is proven to boost your defences anytime. According to Calmwithyoga, below are ways you can make the best use of yoga breathing exercises. 1. Sit comfortably either on a chair or on the floor. 2. Straighten your back and neck so you are completely upright. 3. Relax your face, jaw, and tongue. 4. Inhale for 5 counts (belly extends outwardly, keep your chest and upper body still.) 5. Hold your breath for 10 counts. 6. Exhale for 7 counts (belly contracts inwardly, keep your chest and upper body still.) 7. Hold for 5. Repeat this inhale – hold – exhale – hold pattern for 7 rounds. (Just a little over 3 minutes.) You can support your immune system with these best yoga poses for immunity. 1. Sitting and Breathing (Sukhasana and Pranayama) ... 2. Half Lord of the Fishes (Ardha Matsyendrasana) ... 3. Supported Fish Pose (Matsyasana Variation) ... 4. Forward Fold (Uttanasana) ... 5. Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani)