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Difference between Exercise and Yoga

Vineet Nanda
Updated on 30-Jun-2023 14:52:53

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Exercise and yoga are two popular physical activities that are often confused with each other. Although both of these activities are intended to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of an individual, they are fundamentally different in their approach, goals, and benefits. What is Exercise? Exercise is a physical activity that involves repetitive movements, such as jogging, weightlifting, or swimming, with the primary aim of strengthening the muscles, improving cardiovascular health, and burning calories. Exercise is often associated with high-intensity workouts, which require a significant amount of energy and are focused on achieving a specific fitness goal, such as ... Read More

9 Ways Practicing Yoga Benefits Health & Well-being

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 20-Apr-2023 16:20:45

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Yoga is a long-standing tradition that has gained popularity recently. It includes a set of positions, breathing exercises, and meditation that support emotional, mental, and bodily health. Scientific studies have confirmed the numerous advantages of yoga practice. This article will examine nine ways yoga can improve your health and well-being. These include better sleep, stronger muscles, lowered stress levels, boosted immune function, improved mental clarity and concentration, and increased well-being. Incorporating yoga into your regimen can improve your life whether you are an experienced yogi or are just beginning. 1. Improves Flexibility and Balance Yoga's capacity to increase ... Read More

Are You Doing Too Much Yoga? Here’s How to Tell (and Why It Can Be Risky)

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 13-Apr-2023 14:59:13

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Yoga brings synergy to your body, mind, and soul. Practiced by saints from India in ancient times, many yoga gurus took it to the world and popularised the practices. Today, yoga has become a household ritual for all ages. However, most do not know the actual process of yoga practices at home. Doing incorrectly or too much can worsen the situation and defeat the purpose. It is true a single session of yoga rejuvenates, revitalizes, and revives your body and mind. You feel a lot more energized and filled with vitality. Life before and after yoga are two distinct ... Read More

Does Yoga Count As Exercise?

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 24-Mar-2023 15:46:35

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You may do vinyasa, restorative, Hatha, or hot yoga, to mention just a few of the many types of this ancient practice. The level of physical effort required by each varies widely. In contrast to a vinyasa session, in which you flow swiftly from one demanding posture to the next, a restorative yoga practice involves little movement. While it's common knowledge that yoga is a great way to relax and loosen up tight muscles, many people wonder if it's vigorous enough to qualify as a moderate form of exercise. Here are some tips if you're trying to get into ... Read More

Top 10 Turn-Offs for Women

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 21-Feb-2023 15:13:20

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Turn-offs for women are not a new phrase for men, and every woman hates it! Whether you are attached or single, you undoubtedly have several behaviors that make you quite unattractive to women. People thinking about dating another person look for particular traits in a partner. When a partner doesn't seem to understand them, some individuals criticize or give up on a relationship. Thankfully, people have started to recognize the importance of independent women in contemporary relationships. But one is not just given access to these women. They set high standards for themselves and don't hold back when they ... Read More

7 Types of Meditation

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 15-Feb-2023 16:25:03

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The word "meditation" tends to conjure images of bearded men in serene poses or yogis sitting cross-legged in a lush garden. But meditation focuses on one aspect of your life – be it your breath, a mantra, tai chi movements, or even something as simple as watching an apple for 30 minutes. It is more than just a Zen escape; meditation has been shown to deeply affect our brains and bodies. Being in the present now, counting your breaths, concentrating on a mantra, or even simply appreciating the uncomplicated splendor of nature can all be considered forms of meditation. ... Read More

How to Keep Fit and Motivated

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 06-Feb-2023 20:25:23

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Ever begun a workout regimen only to give up halfway through? You are one if you indicated yes. Numerous people start workout regimens but may give up when they become weary, don't like it, or see too little progress. This advice will help you maintain your motivation. “Be inspired by everyone you come into contact with, especially those unable to engage in physical activity.” Make Objectives Simple goals should be set first, followed by more ambitious ones. Be sure to set reasonable and reachable goals. If your ambitions are too lofty, it's simple to become discouraged and give up. ... Read More

How Many Exercises Do I Need?

Bhaswati Mukherjee
Updated on 06-Feb-2023 20:20:49

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Workout is among the most valuable traits you can do to improve your well-being. It has several advantages. It can enhance your general health and endurance while lowering your chance of developing several chronic conditions. The amount of exercise a person can do is divided into two categories for adults and Children or teens − Each week, adults engage in at minimum 2.5 hrs of moderate or 1.5 hrs of vigorous-intensity cardio physical exercises. You may also perform a mix of both. Spread up your athletic activities across different hours of the week. That's preferable to attempting to ... Read More

What is the purpose of the Inner Engineering Program by ISHA YOGA Center?

Knowledge base
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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“As we have physical science to create external well-being, there is a whole inner dimension of science to create inner well-being. I call it Inner Engineering” says Sadhguru Alias Jaggi Vasudev, the founder of Isha Yoga Center.Isha Yoga Center offers the Inner Engineering program which helps us to develop inner growth and peace. This program offers the ways to handle the stress, hectic schedules and challenges in career through an inner transformation that enables you to have a deeper perception towards the way of your life, work and the world around you.The Retreat Program IncludesThe Inner Engineering Retreat program was ... Read More

Why is Yoga known as a spiritual connection between God and Human?

Knowledge base
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Yoga is not just a physical exercise but a way of living. Today yoga is mostly being practiced for physical fitness, stamina, and weight-loss. But it is not just that. Practicing Yoga is actually a path to spiritual knowledge. Yoga facilitates inner peace, self-realization, and mental purification.Yoga has various benefitsThere are different types of Yoga such as Hatha yoga, Tantra yoga, Gyan yoga. Kriya yoga, Raja yoga, Kundalini yoga, Sankhya yoga, Tattwa yoga etc. Each of them has specific benefits, such as Gyan Yoga offers you the path of self-knowledge, while Hatha yoga brings you the data regarding body postures ... Read More

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