Lifestyle

Harmony of mind, body and soul

by Winnifred-Dmonte
May 27, 2019 12:53

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Have you ever questioned yourself ‘why are you suffering from various health issues? What’s ripping out the fun from your life? Why do you feel inactive and unhappy?’ If not, question now! It’s all because of your sedentary lifestyle. According to the government’s 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults should be getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. Research suggests that only 21 percent of adults are meeting the physical activity guidelines, while less than 5 percent perform 30 minutes of physical activity per day. Your lifestyle is taking a toll on your health. Research states that the kind of lifestyle you live today contributes to obesity, diabetes, some types of cancer, cardiovascular disease, increased risk of depression, developing mental health disorder and early death. Do you wish to make a difference? If you nod in agreement, then I’m here with a permanent solution! All you need to do is – Commit, Enjoy and stay tuned with me.

Buckle your shoes and here we go! An age-old mantra for a stress-free healthy living is – Yoga Asana. You may have heard about it long back since you were a child from your yoga teacher, but you may have never taken it seriously or you may have tried doing it, but never committed to…. A question might have popped in your head, ‘How do these yoga asanas benefit us?’ No wonder! It’ll work miracles.  Tadasana improves posture, strengthens muscles, steadies breathing, increases mobility and firms abdomen and buttocks.  Uttanasana relieves us from stress & anxiety, provides a deep shoulder, arms and legs to stretch, tightens the shoulders and brings blood back to the brain.  Trikonasana improves our balance and concentration power as well as removes excess fat from the waist and thighs.  Dhanurasana helps in reducing the belly fat, strengthens the ankles, thighs, groins, chest, abdominal organs and spinal cord, improves the functions of kidney, pancreas, liver, small and big intestine. It also gives flexibility to the back and removes gases.  Surya Namaskar reduces the symptoms of lower back pain, shortens labour, improves birth outcomes, reduces sleep disturbances and hypertension. It also increases energy and decreases fatigue and are beneficial for asthma and chronic diseases. These are just a few to list. You will achieve all of these benefits on your own, without spending a penny.

Moreover, you can perform other exercises if you wish after practising asana because practising asana won’t cause any tiredness. So that’s like a cherry on the cake, isn’t it? Caution! What should be taken care of while practising yoga asana? Before putting in your leg, you should always learn about the possibilities of injury and take necessary precautions.  Follow all the guidelines and take precautions.  Watch an entire video session.  Consult your doctor before practising yoga asanas because one size doesn’t fit all.  Listen to your body. Don’t exert.  Don’t use force. Nor should you allow someone else to do so.  Be responsible. Gently stretch the boundaries of your limitations.  Don’t practice yoga during your menstruation. Avoid asanas that elevate your pelvis.  In case of pregnancy and other health issues like high blood pressure, heart and circulation problems you should always consult your doctor before practising asana. Yeah, that’s all! REMEMBER: Our body gives us back; what we give in. so, let's integrate this into our daily routine. Experience the change for yourself! Bonus tip: Drink at least a glass of lukewarm water in the morning as soon as you wake up. This is a proven method for effectively treating various body disorders, menstrual disorders and eye-related ailments. Also, you will end up feeling invigorated the whole day after this water treatment.