The period of lockdown resulted in depression among many artistes and technicians connected with film and television industry. But, those who were regularly practising Yoga faced this period with positive attitude and confidence . Marathi actress Deepti Devi is one of them . Deepti has been training Yoga under the expert guidance of her Ashtang Yoga teacher Reema Vengurlekar.

We are all aware how Yoga helps people to stay not only physically fit but also mentally sharp. Yoga has also helped people drive away depression and build the immune system strong. When Deepti Devi joined Yoga three years ago, she was mentally in a disturbed state, which had also affected her health. But, thanks to her teacher Reema who helped her to counter not only depression but made her physically fit with flexible body. Speaking about the hard work put in by Deepti while learning all the practices of Yoga, Reema says, “I still remember the first day of Deepti in Yoga class. It wasn’t that easy for her , as she had health problems and her body was not flexible. But, she worked hard and within three months showed improvement. She is the best example to show a person can counter depression with regular Yoga. I am proud to be her teacher.”