Chittodvega is one of the Manasika Vikara mentioned in Ayurveda. The symptoms of this disease can be assumed mostly similar with Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Chittodvega can be defined as anxious status of mind. When abnormality of manas dosha continues for some time, It may develop psychic symptoms.  In the Charaka samhita vimana sthana Acharya Charak mentioned about two manas dosha Raja and Tama with its disorder Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Irsya, Maan, Mad, Shoka, Chittodvega, Bhaya, Harsha .The ancient science of yoga emphasizes "Chittavrittininodha" to calm the oscillation of the mind towards stability yoga therapy keeps the mind healthy and strong also reduces stress and promote relaxation.

The eight classical pranayama are very briefly and generally described in the Gheranda samhita and Hath yoga pradipika. Bhramari Panayama also known as humming Bee breath is a calming breathing practice that soothes the nervous system. The Bhramari Pramayama breathing technique derives its name from the black Indian bee called Bhramar, Bhramari pranayama is effective in instantly calming down the mind, it is one of the best breathing exercises to free the mind of agitation frustration or anxiety. In Hathyoga pradipika Yogi Svatmarama described Bhramari pranayama –

Breathing in rapidly with a resonance resembling the sound of a bee, exhale slowly, making, the humming sound of a female bee by the yoga which consists in practicing thus, there arises an indescribable bliss in the hearts of the best amongst the yogins. GAD is a disorder requires the presence of unrealistic or excessive anxiety and worry.  The anxious mood must continue for at least a month. The one year prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder in the general population is about 2.5-8%. It is the commonest psychiatric disorder in the population. In todays era people have anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health problem. According to W.H.O. Covid 19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide and told that this is the wake up call to all the countries to setup mental health services and support. According to statistics on average 14 percent of Indians suffer from variations of mental health disorders in the country.

            So many researches shows that our physical health is related with our mental health. so mental health is just as important as physical health.The anxiety considered as Chittodvega in ayurveda text. There are many studies on the effect of Bhramari Pranayama on various systems, but there are only a few studies present on stress, anxiety depression and other mental disorders. Bhramari Pranayama is a yogic breathing practice which relieves anxiety, it is safe, easily to do, inexpensive and without side effects. Covid 19 pandemic is turning out to be a major stressor for most of humanity