States and Union Territories started imposing restrictions from mid-April, 2021 for varying periods as the deadly second wave of corona virus hit the India and most of them extended the curbs till the end of 2nd week of June, 2021. The imposed lockdown, resulting in the closure of business activities, public places, fitness and activity centers, and overall social life, has hampered many aspects of the lives of people including routine fitness activities of fitness freaks, which has resulted in various psychological issues and serious fitness and health concerns. In the present paper author aimed at understanding the people’s mental health and well being experience during 2nd wave of pandemic during lockdown and how during confinement, physical exercises and yoga benefitted for their well being and mental health. A sample of 75 participants was part of this study. The online Google form was created in the form of questionnaire to fulfill the objectives of the study and consent was obtained for their participation. The semi-structured questionnaire was prepared with both closed and open ended questions. It is also evident from the findings of the study that the participants experienced more psychological health issues in the second wave than the 1st wave. Additionally the results of the study also indicated that the participants perceived that yoga and physical exercise has the potential to mitigate the ill physical as well as psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.