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Saturday 3 December 2016

Why weight loss should not be your only reason to take up a physical activity

With the new year just round the corner, most of us are already going fast on our list of resolutions. It won’t be wrong to say that if not all at least a majority of us are considering hitting the gym or taking up some form of physical activity or the other to shed those extra kilos and look fabulous. But as compelling as they may seem, let’s admit it: these resolutions are not half as easy to keep. In less than a month’s time we are most likely to get back to either crash dieting or starving ourselves in the quest to achieve that ever-elusive ‘perfect body’. Enough has already been spoken about what these can do to our bodies, but is there an incentive as glamourous as weight loss to compel you to train hard and actually help you realise your resolution in 2017?



How important is it for a person to pick up a physical activity and be regular at it?

In the present day lifestyle that most people follow with growing levels of stress, pollution and irregular food habits it is quite important that one takes up a physical activity and make it a habit regularly. This will ensure increased confidence, productiveness, and bring in more life to whatever one does and enjoy it.
What is the mindset with which one should take up a physical activity? What should be our primary areas of focus?

The prime focus should be to achieve wholesome wellness and be healthy. According to our Akshar Power Yoga regime we strongly follow a systematic training on weight, strength, flexibility and core muscles through the practice of meditation, pranayama, and mudra. This ensures overall contentment of mind, body and soul, thus taking care of the important aspects of peace and happiness.
Can weight loss be achieved by irregular/erratic patterns of exercise?

Weight loss can never be achieved with erratic patterns of physical activity as it is not systematic. There should be a routine of exercise and diet on a daily basis. Being regular at a physical activity is equally important as that of maintaining a proper diet.

One needs to put oneself into a system that is in sync with regular exercise and diet to achieve positive results.
What are the various benefits of regular physical activities like yoga?

Yoga is the best form of physical activity as it takes care of overall wellness and focusses on the aspects of health, mind and soul. An ideal Yoga regime like the one we follow at our academy comprises training with weight, core muscles, strength, flexibility and conditioning the mind by mudras, pranayamas, and meditation. The aim should be to attain an improved immune system, defense mechanism of the body, getting rid of internal ailments like that of stomach, kidney, liver, allergies, depression and stress, thereby contributing to a stronger body with positive vibes.
Why is our present generation so result-oriented? Do you think this attitude is resulting in short-sightedness?

We absolutely need to be result-oriented but the process needs to be holistic. It needs to be systematic in terms of practice and focus. If you are not able to achieve the desired results, then there is a definite lack in genuine efforts. When efforts are in the right direction, encompassing sincerity, integrity, peacefully – one will surely get positive results.
What are your tips/suggestions to maintain physical and emotional well-being?

In simple words, I would suggest to follow the Akshar Power Yoga regime that includes asanas, mudras, pranayama, meditation and diet– the combination of these five elements is integral to achieving wholesome wellness. The systematic engagement in this form of yoga takes care of body, mind and spirit, thus creating stronger body, healthier mind and powerful spirit. One can adopt the Akshar Power Yoga for holistic wellness, which makes oneself agile and happy.

So, this 2017, take up a physical activity for the fun of it and let it change not just the way you look, but how you feel as well.

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