One thing which particularly goes in favor of Yoga, is that practicing it doesn’t need much gears and space.

You can do it anywhere; you can get some fresh air, and bed-size space.

This serves particularly well for individuals, who live in colder climates where they are kept indoors hibernating till the arrival of spring -- when they can put on our running shoes or set out for a bicycle ride under the glory of spring sun. Not to say, ‘blame it on Climate’ and they end up gaining much body weight till spring knocks at their door step.

I know this well, as Rishikesh, the city where I live and work, although doesn’t have extreme cold winters; but still the temperature variation between the summer and the winter; makes most of the population, extremely laid back during winters.

Yoga serves well to those individuals as well who are not particularly keen to join a gym (for reasons like too much free energy there) or run on a treadmill. Such individuals can adopt Yoga, as it can be done at some secluded space in one’s home, at a pace comfortable to their liking.

Activity in any form – whether it be walking, jogging, running, working out in a gym or even taking stairs instead of an elevator—not only helps one have a fitter body; but it also helps one feel Good and Happy. Science says, Activity helps the mind release certain chemicals in the blood stream – which make the person feel happy, motivated and optimistic.

Science also shows a direct correlation between physical activity and agility; which also means increased vigor or increased sex drive.

Yoga is an excellent activity, or more aptly said, a regimen; which gives you benefits shared above; and universe of other ones, which you know once you start practicing Yoga. Just to pacify some brows, which rose with the mention of ‘increased vigor or increased sex drive’; Yoga says, you can always use that increased vigor; not in just “Sex per se”, but preserve it and use it judiciously, for any endeavor you are up to – Studies, profession etc.

So, try Yoga, if you haven’t yet. And all you need is some fresh air and bed size space.


[Guest Article by Yoga Teacher Rajendra Pandey. You can find him at Yog Master]
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