namaskar
we need to remain fit the most marvelous
things about humans is that we are all
different from each other
everyone is unique in so many ways at
physical level mental level emotional
level spiritual level so it is important
to find out about ourselves how to stay
fit and healthy
good health is one of the priorities of
our life
because it is our swadharma
our duty towards ourselves if we are fit
and healthy
we do not face the miseries of sickness
and pain
maharshi patanjali advises
hayam
dukkamanagatam this sutra comes
in
second chapter of patanjali's yoga sutra
it is number 16
pain which is yet to come could be
avoided the important point which is
mentioned here is that we should live in
prison so that you can avoid any
suffering that may come to you now you
may ask how can i live like this you
have so many choices every day about how
you should live
while doing so you should be mindful
about your age your limitations and your
behavior with others we'll give you
seven tips here i would like to
highlight seven ways that you may choose
to stay fit healthy and contented one if
you are a normal healthy person once in
a month observe fruit day
and eat only fruit to give rest to your
digestive system and improve your
metabolism depending on the season there
are varieties of fruits available fruits
are easily digestible and generate
energy and alertness
second
water is most important element because
your body also is made up of around 60
percent of water experts always advise
you to drink sufficient water every day
now if you want to make this habit more
interesting twice in a day drink warm
water with pinch of salt and lemon this
will detox your system naturally at
regular interval
third to be fit and healthy we have to
be active and use our muscular and
skeletal system once a day practice yoga
sedas which stretches your spine in six
different ways upward sidewall bending
forward and backward bending twisting
and inwards these asanas strengthen the
muscles of your spine and improve your
posture fourth breathe twice a day sit
or stand with your shoulders relax and
then inhale for three counts and exhale
for three counts practice four rounds of
this breathing rhythm this kind of
breathing is called as equal breathing
and it has the power to dramatically
change your emotional state by inducing
calmness within seconds fifth
take a break from the constant chatter
of your mind for 10 minutes every day by
sitting comfortably in a quiet place
preferably in an open nature close your
eyes make your spine straight relax your
shoulder and passively observe your
breathing just observe without
exaggerating your breathing pattern you
will experience that gradually and
gradually your breathing will become
rhythmic and your mind relax sixth in
your daily schedule
make it a point to give 10 minutes every
day
attend to the potted plants decorate
your windows try some new recipes this
will rejuvenate your whole being and you
will find more creative ways to express
yourself
seventh
once a week involve yourself in some
selfless voluntary activities like
helping the elderly cooking food for
someone who is sick teaching
underprivileged children if you look
around you will find plenty of such
opportunities this will help you to
develop empathy for other people and
definitely make you a better person
follow these seven ways
and discover
a better
and fitter version of yourself you will
see that the time that you devote to
these activities will enrich you in many
ways and finally
learn to be grateful for all the
blessings that you have received in this
life namaskar