2. As the festivities have begun together with the change in
weather, it becomes an invitation for a lot of common
ailments. This week we will look at a few of these issues
and find the common cures for them with simple yogic
techniques.
Let us start with a concern that seems to be taking the
center stage, Obesity. To understand this, let us think of
the tyre of a vehicle. In order for it to run smoothly, the
tyre needs to have just the right amount of air in it. If it is
too less, the tyre will get punctured and if filled with more
air than necessary, it will burst. Similarly, our body needs
to have the right amount of mass to function as it’s
supposed too. When we deprive it of the required body
mass, we are damaging it and the same applies when we
overload it.
3. Let us look at it this way when we consume food without
giving our body enough time to digest and eject the waste, we
make our body like a dumpster and excess fat starts to
deposit. This fat is harmful and acts as a breeding ground for
all sorts of diseases.
Before we look at the solutions let us understand that we don’t
have to sacrifice on our favourite food items or starve
ourselves in order to lose weight. You can enjoy all the food
you like provided you are mindful of what you eat and in what
moderations.
The trick is to start with small tasks that seem insignificant,
such as putting off the lights, serving food, going for a walk,
etc. If you start to act on these small tasks consciously the
others will not require much effort.
4. Tips
Here are some tips that can help you work on yourself:
Drink a glass of warm water every morning on an empty
stomach
Avoid crash dieting
Eat only when hungry
Have a balanced diet where your stomach is half-filled
with solid food, one quarter with water and the other
quarter is empty
Don’t stress over everything around you
There are many simple asanas that can help you
without overworking the body. Including asanas that can
be done while sitting on a chair not only makes it easier
to practice but also motivates you to try regular
variations as your confidence grows.
5. Practices
Here are some Yogic practices that you can
incorporate in your daily routine:
Parvatasana or the Mountain Pose
Yashtikasana or the Stick Pose
Talasana or the Palm Tree Pose
Pranayamas such as Rechaka or Shunyaka
6. WRITE TO US
Reach us for any inquiries and we will get back to you
as soon as possible.
The Yoga Institute, Near Our Lady of Grace
Church,
Madel Chorão, Tiswadi Goa, 403102
goa@theyogainstitute.org
+91 9307047148