Yoga is a set of spiritual, body-related, and mind-related disciplines or practices that one must follow in order to have a healthy mind and body. It is believed to have originated in ancient India. Yoga is widely practiced by people who follow Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Nowadays, though, people all over the world, irrespective of religion, practice Yoga. They have understood the importance of Yoga. Being a Yoga teacher is
According to a 2014 study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, not only is sitting for long periods of time uncomfortable, but it can take years off your life. Researchers have found that those who live sedentary lifestyles are more likely to develop certain cancers as well as heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and depression. However, the truth behind these stories isn’t that sitting at
“You can’t lose weight doing yoga!” “You can’t be burning many calories, it’s just a bit of stretching.” “Yoga is so easy, it can’t be doing anything useful.” Have you heard one or more of these statements before? Whoever said them quite clearly hasn’t tried advanced Bakasana[1] before! These comments are often made by well-meaning friends, addicted to the gym, the whirl of spin bikes or the thud of
Stress is one of the most powerful contributors to deteriorating health. When we’re stressed, we tend to bypass lots of healthy habits, such as getting a good night’s sleep, eating well and exercising. So, finding ways to de-stress is essential for achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, the way in which many of us live our lives does not lend itself to a stress-free existence. Our work, whether we
Do you make an exercise before going to work? Do you think exercise before working is hard to do? Change the attitude now. We must make some simple exercise that taking not more than 15-30 minutes before going to work. Try this 7 easy exercise as your routine before moving to your office. 1. Stretching – Stretching is an easy exercise to do. It can improve circulation and flexibility of
Researches at the Sir Gangaram Hospital in Delhi, India, studied the impact of yoga on blood pressure in 60 patients with prehypertension but otherwise healthy. Prehypertension is defined as a slightly elevated blood pressure of between 120/80mmHg and 139/89mmHg, according to reference values from the World Health Organization. Patients with prehypertension can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, including strokes, by taking regular exercise. The researchers split participants into two
