YOGA- A BODY TREAT

YOGA- A BODY TREAT

“Your body is precious, it is our vehicle for awakening, treat it with care”

-          Gautam buddha

Don’t you treat your tongue with delicious food or treat your face with all the possible cosmetics to look beautiful? Do you treat your body with that dedication? Well treating your body with few stretches every day is as necessary as consuming delicious food. Let’s help you with the surprises you can give to your body with Power Yoga.

Power yoga is a fitness based practice which helps you strengthen your body. As we see most of the youngsters are inclined towards getting a toned body with muscles. Well that’s their definition of ‘Handsome’ & ‘Gorgeous’ body. Today’s youngsters want quick results in toning their body, not to misunderstand that body isn’t a machine but a mortal being which needs right nourishment with right exercise. If someone talks about Yoga, then for youngsters it’s like, ‘out of their league’ thing or elderly form of just meditation. But it’s not as simple as you think. Meditation is the basis to regain the concentration and control over your muscles, mind and body to perform Power Yoga. There is not much difference between Power Yoga and Gyming. There are some major health benefits which Gyming might not give, but yoga will so as to keep you happy and fit.  

1) START YOUR DAY WITH MEDITATION

Meditation has consistently shown to be highly valuable in mental health. Specifically, the practice can help relieve stress and anxiety, sharpen concentration, improve mood, increase mindfulness and boost energy levels. Getting into the habit of Yoga is difficult, but try practicing the same for 20 days and you will dedicate this practice forever. Try to concentrate on hearing the earths frequency while you meditate, that is the time you gain full control over your mind and body.

2) SALUTE THE SUN

Traditionally, the practice of Surya Namaskar (sun salutations) was performed at sunrise, as a way to greet the sun and the arrival of a new day. By being aware of the rhythms of the natural world and practicing as the sun rises, we tap into our own natural rhythms too. Many of us are so caught up in the world of technology and work that we forget we too are a part of nature and this morning routine is a reminder of our more natural state. It requires strength & dedication to practice Surya Namaskar at sunrise and truly admire the light sun has bestowed on earth.

3) TELL YOUR MUSCLES “MAKE A MOVE”

The human body is designed to be in constant motion with all joints and muscles working together to walk and move in an upright position. Walking regularly upto few miles or jogging will help with gaining the basic flexibility that the body needs. Walking can help you by strengthening and toning your muscles and preventing muscle loss. Regular walking can strengthen your leg and back muscles.

4) BOOST DIGESTIVE FIRE

Hey there! Avoid junk and eat organic! Yoga’s sister science Ayurveda states that our overall health is determined by the health of our digestive system. We can drink all the green smoothies we like and eat organic meals, but if the body can’t properly absorb, assimilate and use those nutrients – it’s a little like putting your food straight in the rubbish bin.  By practicing yoga in the morning, the body’s metabolism is boosted, and so is the digestive system or Agni, known as ‘digestive fire’. When circulation of the systems is boosted and the internal organs have been gently massaged by yoga postures, the digestive system is far more efficient at releasing toxins and properly metabolizing the vitamins and minerals from our foods. 

5) BOOST BRAINPOWER

Focusing early in the morning may not be something we’re all accustomed to, but it’s significantly beneficial for heightening our productivity and alertness throughout the rest of the day. If you find it difficult to concentrate at work or school, spend some time practicing breath awareness and a few mildly challenging yoga postures, and your mind will have woken up in no time!

If you’re not the type to jump out of bed to greet the new day, then this new habits could make you one…! A dedicated morning practice allows those of us who could quite easily sleep the day away to make the most of this time when it otherwise may have gone to waste. Just as it’s the yoga postures we enjoy the least that we really need to practice, it’s the disciplines we wouldn’t usually choose that could really serve us the most. Life is short and it’s a pretty precious thing, so rather than sleeping in and wasting the day, make a habit of getting up a little earlier to re-introduce yourself to the morning time. A fallout of addictions and sedentary lifestyle is loss of good health. Regular practice of yoga techniques, in combination with healthy food, can help restore your health. Yoga can aid in alleviating illnesses, as it helps increase immunity.  

  

YOGA IS NOT JUST A ONE-DAY PRACTICE; IT'S A LIFELONG COMMITMENT.

-           SHINY COLACO