Monday, May 20

Health

What Makes Yoga So Popular?
Exercise, Health, Yoga

What Makes Yoga So Popular?

If you have practiced yoga before, you can easily understand its incredible potential for improving mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. The sheer simplicity and effectiveness of this near North-Eastern acrobatic has contributed to making it one of the mainstream forms of exercise for millions of people around the world. Often considered as a logical solution to fitness, yoga relaxes the body and the soul in unprecedented ways. From improving body posture and reducing back pain to eliminating stress and promoting mindfulness, the benefits of this 5,000 year-old practice cannot be overstated.  Decoding the Age-Old Practice of Indian Yoga There are a plethora of reasons for the rising popularity of yoga in our country. Increased awareness of mental and physical health h...
How To Exercise At Home Without Equipment
Exercise, Health

How To Exercise At Home Without Equipment

People are crazy about trendy gyms offering aerobics and dance lessons, a long distance cycling session with a group of friends or a regular game or two in the community sports complex. Think of the word ‘exercise’ and largely the above or other related outdoor activities are conjured up by the mind.  Exercising has generally been associated with ‘being outdoors’. However, with the global coronavirus pandemic making ‘being outdoors’ a distant dream, fitness enthusiasts all over the world are left scouting for other forms of exercise. Enter ‘at home exercises’. Not just fitness enthusiasts, even the everyday populace is getting attracted to exercises at home- thanks to their simplicity and convenience. While the recent pandemic has given their popularity a big push, exercising at home h...
Ways to Train Your Brain During Work from Home
Health, Mental Health

Ways to Train Your Brain During Work from Home

The ongoing pandemic has ushered in a work from home culture, that has left many both happy and side. What began with attempts of spending more time with family soon spiraled out into a situation where our work-life balance was severely disrupted. It seems until there is a vaccine available worldwide, this new lifestyle is here to stay. Many might find this new, chaotic way of life to be extremely stressful. While meditation can help with anxiety control and help to relax your brain, it is difficult to meditate when so much is going on around us! Hormones and Their Role in Anxiety Control To keep your mind sharp and fresh during this period, it is essential you engage in activities that bring joy. This includes taking out time for your hobbies. There are many ways to train your brain t...