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Attend: Iyengar Yoga event at NSCI

On International Day of Yoga, you can be part of a masterclass on Iyengar yoga and learn a variety of asanas.
by Ravi Shet

On December 11, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. To celebrate this day and also to pay tribute to the much feted Yoga exponent Yogacharya BKS Iyengar, his students have conceptualised an event, ‘Experience Iyengar Yoga’.

This will be an open public event where they will have a presentation, a practical class and an inspiring film for the attendees. This event will be held at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) stadium (Worli) and the session will be from 5 pm to 7 pm, on Sunday, June 21.

Yoga is derived from Sanskrit word ‘yuj’ which means ‘union’ or ‘to join’ – a union of individual self with the cosmic consciousness. The benefits of various yoga asanas for health disorders have been observed not only in our country, but also in western countries and widely accepted throughout the globe. By performing simple yoga asanas on regular basis, one can achieve peace of mind, improved focus, instant contentment and long lasting transformation. Yoga is not restricted to any age or generation; everyone, from a small child to a senior citizen, can practice it and keep themselves physically and mentally fit.

New entrants will be taken through the Iyengar Yoga class along with precise and synchronised instructions to get an experience and feel of the Iyengar tradition.

Registration for this event is free and starts at the venue from 4:15 pm. Interested participants must carry their own yoga mat, while people with major medical problems can observe the class.

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Change your attitude with yoga

Yoga promotes positivity, good health and a relaxed frame of mind. The best part? Anybody can practice it, any time.

Yoga is often considered as the route to relaxation, positive thinking, healthy living and truthfulness. Not only this, regular practice of yoga will help you develop focus, concentration, drive, strength and flexibility; all of which are essential to lead a positive and happy life.

Besides, in today’s demanding and taxing life, each one of us could do with some form of amity and satisfaction. Therefore, take the first step to empower yourself and obtain both good health and serenity. Here’s introducing to you the importance of yoga and how it benefits your overall health, leading you on the path of rejuvenation and positivity.

Anyone can practice yoga. Yoga is great exercise that allows every individual to practice it at a pace that is suitable for them. Another incredible aspect of yoga is that it benefits you regardless of your individual level of strength. The only effort that you require to put in is the effort of will. It is only by your will and drive that you could imbibe yoga in your lifestyle. So, get on your yoga clothes and start practicing this beneficial routine at the earliest!

Yoga is inspiring. Many successful individuals, globally, have embraced yoga as it helps make them feel alive and energetic. The reason behind this inspirational feel while practicing yoga is that your body is bending, stretching, turning and twisting the way it is meant to be. This helps increase your muscle as well as inner strength, making you feel alive and in touch with your true self.

practice yogaImparts joy and contentment. Practicing yoga on a daily basis imparts the feeling of joy and satisfaction. It helps you develop peace and strike equilibrium with oneself. This source of contentment through yoga helps you pull through the difficult obstacles and challenges of life with complete ease. Also, you should know that peace and joy comes from the inside and that is precisely what yoga focuses on.

Strike a chord of peace. In today’s chaotic world, striking a peaceful chord with yourself is technically impossible. However, thanks to yoga, you can sit in utter silence and place yourself in a celestial aura that will help you stay calm throughout the hardships life puts you through. You can listen to CDs that impart peace while practicing yoga.

Good for emotional well-being. A reported fact is that anyone who practices yoga over a period of time observes a positive outlook and energy level. The breathing exercises help improve and boost your mood. Therefore, if you are tackling any sort of mental stress, make an attempt to embrace yoga and its techniques and watch the difference it could make in your life.

Besides the above-mentioned benefits, yoga has a plethora of more benefits to offer. Hence, if you are someone who does not practice yoga, this is the right time for you to start. In addition, you should make sure to have your yoga accessories in place, as that would help you embrace all the positives in life. You could also buy fitness equipment online to keep abreast with the latest yoga products out in the market.

(Pictures courtesy blog.janoindia.com, kyrinhall.com)

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Getting married? Exercise will help

If you’re getting married soon, you and your family need to fight rising stress. Do it with exercise and diet.
by The Diarist | thediarist@themetrognome.in

An Indian wedding is a grand affair. And a grand affair comes with its share of responsibilities, last-minute glitches, and a whole load of stress. Often, the couple to be married and their immediate families are under the most strain, which builds up till the actual day of the wedding. While the stress is inevitable, there’s no reason to not keep physically fit and mentally happy even as D-day draws near.

We caught up with fitness expert Sameer Sawant, who told us about a few tips and tricks to fight stress in the wedding season.

What should a person do to reduce/relieve themselves of stress during the wedding season?

When a person is feeling the stress, he or she can do a moderate intensity workout. Through this, a ‘feel good’ hormone (endorphin) is secreted by the human body, which lightens the person’s mood happy and helps to reduce stress. One should not do a high intensity activity, as it might exhaust him or her further and increase the stress level.

How can the parents of the couple reduce their stress?

The parents of couples can do exercises like stretching, or take up yoga sessions to release their stress. Also, a glass of fresh juice early in the morning will help them feel rejuvenated throughout the day as they help prepare for the wedding.

Are there any specific do-at-home exercises or breathing techniques?

Moderate intensity exercises such as jumping jacks, skipping, push-ups, squats, burpees and lunges are easy to do at home. They can also use therabands or resistance tubes for a home workout. Exercises like plank, Superman, cat camel, bridge and back extension on the floor should be done to increase core strength, since on the day of the wedding, they will have to stand for long hours – this needs a lot of core strength. They can also practice yoga, power yoga, tai chi and pilates, which will help them increase their mind and body awareness.

What are some interesting trends you have observed in Mumbai during the wedding season?

During the wedding season, there are many couples who join health clubs and gyms to get into shape quickly, but getting in shape is not a quick process and it takes a lot of time to get the BMR to a level where your body starts burning more calories to sustain the existing fat, muscles, organs and bones as compared to your calorie intake.

The trend which is most common is adopting a low carbohydrate diet, cutting out sugar from the diet, or going on a liquid diet, and most commonly, doing only cardiovascular training like running and cycling. People don’t concentrate on other elements of fitness like strength, flexibility, balance and core stability.

How can couples combat stress together?

An important tip for couples is that apart from vigorous workouts, couples should opt for simple

De-stress exercises like swimming, yoga and dancing. My ultimate tip, however, is to eat right, work out regularly and stay happy.

Sameer Sawant is a fitness expert specialising in functional training, martial art training and lifestyle management, among other things. He currently works with Fitness First.

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