Why flute is one the best musical instruments to learn, especially during this pandemic?

Learning to play a musical instrument is no easy task. It requires dedication, time and effort over a period. Sometimes it takes a lifetime to master a musical instrument. There are various instruments to choose from, but the one that stands out is the Bansuri or the bamboo flute. Why is this one the best musical instruments to learn, especially during this pandemic?

Some of the reasons are:

1) Health benefits of playing the flute are enormous, the main one being strengthening the lungs and lung capacity.

2) Flute playing exercises the diaphragm, abdominal and core muscles of the body.

3) Increases dexterity and hand coordination.

4) Calmness and relaxation increases as flute playing is like doing Pranayama (inhaling and exhaling of breath).

5) Reduces stress as flute playing takes the brain into a meditative state.

Considering the above, the most prominent name of a flute teacher/Guru that strikes is Shri Himanshu Nanda. He comes from the impeccable lineage of Guru Shri Hari Prasad Chaurasia. He was one of the earliest disciples of revered Guruji.