Archive · 19 Nov 2025
India Launches 'Breathe Again' Challenge Amid Toxic Smog Crisis
Due to bad air quality in northern India, especially Delhi, a yoga center started a 7-day breathing challenge to help people protect their health.
Doctors say the bad air is making people sick, and it's dangerous for kids and old people.
Northern India, including Delhi-NCR, faces severe air pollution for weeks
Hospitals report surge in respiratory illnesses and pollution-related anxiety
Akshar Yoga Kendraa launches 'India Breathe Again', a 7-day conscious breathing challenge
Challenge aims to empower people to protect lungs and mental well-being through breath
Doctors warn of irreversible lung damage from prolonged PM2.5 exposure
- Who
- Akshar Yoga Kendraa
- What
- Launched 'India Breathe Again', a 7-day conscious breathing challenge
- When
- Amid ongoing toxic smog crisis
- Where
- Northern India, including Delhi-NCR
- Why
- To empower people to protect their lungs and mental well-being
Proponents of the Challenge
Critics of the Challenge
Efficacy of Breathing Exercises
Proponents of the Challenge
Proponents believe conscious breathing can detox the body and calm the mind
Critics of the Challenge
Critics argue it's not a long-term solution to the pollution problem
- Initiative Duration
- 7 days
- Air Quality Index (AQI) Levels
- Severe and severe-plus
- PM2.5 Levels
- Exceeding 300–500 µg/m³
- Hospitals' Reports
- Sharp surge in respiratory illnesses and anxiety
- Vulnerable Groups
- Children and the elderly
