Have you ever seen a fat cat with its stomach bulging or an elephant who is skinny and under nourished? Probably not! Well that’s because animals stick to their regular diet and activity. They have been following it since ages and they mostly remain healthy unless they become dependent. However, whatever situation they might be in, they have not forgotten their basics.
Humans are crazy creatures. They experiment with everything. Well this curiosity of experimentation has brought us to the phase of what we are now. But one thing which we have failed to understand is ‘sticking to the basics’. This common sense includes having a proper diet and regular exercise regime.
Fitness and diet are the essentials of a healthy life. The benefits of doing regular exercises and having a good diet are well known to every individual. Among all the benefits, not getting contracted with a disease is the biggest advantage. Hope that everyone is engaged in these healthy habits in time of COVID-19. If not, what are you waiting for? It’s never too late unless you are bed ridden. Start now because, exercising does not require ‘sophisticated’ equipments or functional setups or extravagant gym studios. Actually, humans do not need any equipment at all to become fit! We are designed to remain healthy just by engaging in some metabolic activities.
The minimalist way of doing exercise could be practicing ‘Yoga’. This is the ancient technique which has been evolved since last 5000 years and was originated in India. Since last few decades, it is gaining momentum around the world. The yogic philosophy is the description of the ‘way of living’. It is richly described in the literature and is available over the internet. Many books and courses are also available worldwide, if one wishes to learn the yogic philosophy. However restraining to our discussion, the yogic literature consists practice of ‘Yogasanas’ (Yoga postures) as a fitness dose to the human body. The benefits of practicing yoga are innumerable. You can start with simple postures and move on to complex postures by continuous efforts. Practicing these yogasanas is very interesting ritual. Unlike heavy gym training, one does not experience fatigue after performing the yogasanas. There are different asanas for different requirements. If you are troubling to gain weight, the ‘Suryanamaskar’ will help you achieve your goals. Likewise there are different asanas for different problems. The problems such as constipation, IBS, and even paralysis and many such physical deterrents can be cured just by practicing Yoga.
21st June is celebrated as International Yoga Day. It is to promote this simple yet effective practice for benefit of humanity. Try some of the yogasanas and you will love doing them. But remember to perform under expert supervision. The yoga studios are setting up in every city around the globe. There are even online yoga classes. The basic yoga training and material is freely available on most of the leading yoga institutes. Try to reach out these websites. You will be fascinated by the content. The Government of India has also launched initiatives to promote yoga globally. Reach out for more information and content about the yogic asanas practice; how to become a yoga trainer; the yoga institutes; where to find them; how to approach on this official website of Government of India http://yogacertificationboard.nic.in/leading-yoga-institution/
Sophisticated Minimalist 