THE BENIFITS OF YOGA AND MEDITATION 

"The purpose of yoga is to build strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body. It is a great way to get in tune with your body and your inner-self."

Yoga offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. Yoga can support the healing process from illness.

There are some benefits of yoga-

1. Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility.

Slow movements and deep breathing increase blood flow and warm-up muscles, while holding a pose can build strength.

You can try : TREE POSE 

2. Yoga helps wit back pain relief

Yoga is good as basic stretching for easing pain and improving mobility in people with lower back pain.

The best yoga asana for back pain relief is:

 CAT COW POSE

3.Yoga can ease arthritis symptoms

Gentle yoga has been shown to ease some of the discomfort of tender, swollen joints for people with arthritis.

4.Yoga benefits heart health

Regular yoga practice  may reduces levels of stress and body- wide inflammation. Downward dog pose is very helpful for heart heath.

5.Yoga relaxes you and helps you to sleep better
Bedtime yoga routine can help you get in the right mindset and prepare your body to fall asleep and stay asleep. For this you can try LEGS UP THE WALL POSE

6.Yoga helps to manage stress and brighter mood

Yoga support stress management, mental health, mindfulness, healthy eating and weight loss. You may increased more enthusiasm and boost in

alertness. CORPSE POSE(SAVASANA) is doing all this.

7.Yoga connects you with supportive community

Participating in yoga classes can ease loneliness 

and provide an environment for group healing 

and support.

THE IMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL BENIFITS OF MEDITATION CAN INCLUDE

• Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations.
• 
  Building skill to manage your stress.
• Increase self awareness.
• Focusing on the present.
• Reducing negative emotions.
• Increasing imagination and creativity.
• Increasing patience and tolerance.

Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. Yoga can promote better posture and body awareness.

Balanced Diet plan for different fitness goals

The most important thing for one's health is intake a good nutrition diet ,which keeps your body fit and fine. Maintaining a healthy weight is all about balancing the calories you eat with the calories your body use .The most important ways to help to keep the balance by eating variety of food and  exercise regularly.

Eat variety of foods

Fruits, green vegetables ,good fats ,protein rich foods ,whole grains ,low fat or plant based dairy all contribute to a healthy and balanced diet .Have fun with your meals and explore the wide variety of foods of your choice.

Nutrients added to your meal

The six essential nutrients are vitamins ,

minerals ,proteins ,fats ,water and carbohydrates .

people need to consume these nutrients from 

dietary sources for proper body function

To achieve a healthy balance for these % of you total calories-

• FAT- 25 to 35%
• PROTIENS- 10 to 25%
• CARBOHYDRATE- 45 to 65%

Balance is key

As you set in a active lifestyle ,you'll probably discover which food gives you the most energy and which have negative effects .The key is learning to listen to your body and balancing what feels with right what's good for you.

Follow these tips:

• Aim to make breakfast a part of your routine.
• Choose complex carbohydrates ,lean proteins sources , healthy fats, and add wide variety of fruits and veggies.
• Stock your fridge and gym bag with healthy workout snacks.

Typically, a person who eats a healthful  balanced diet that includes lean proteins ,vegetable, fruits ,complex carbohydrates and water will get the nutrients they need.

 Health and Fitness

Health and fitness is the state of being healthy both physically and mentally.

Now a days people is very busy in their hectic schedule and do not have time to keep them healthy or stay fit. It is the fact that we must eat healthy ,practice cleanliness and practice daily physical exercises in order to remain healthy and fit.

As we know there is no alternate for hard work ,in same way there is no alternate to the health and fitness .Health and Fitness is the combination of healthy living and healthy lifestyle.

It is also a common saying ,"A sound mind lives in a sound body. "That is why even at the school level we should take part in games ,NCC etc. All these things improve our blood circulation and provide necessary heat to our muscles and hence give strength to our bones.

 

The Role of -Balanced Diet

There is a great role of diet in keeping one's health normal. For that one should take a balanced diet. Diet should be taken strictly under the supervision of a dietitian. It is important particularly for those who are old and are suffering from certain diseases like BP, diabetes ,asthma ,arthritis ,etc.

Importance of Games

Games are very essential for fitness of a person .It can be any type of game like indoor or outdoor .Gardening is also a good avocation for housemakers to keep them healthy. sports and game playing help to keep human body in shape and develop strength ,endurance ,and patience.

Benefits of Physical Activity

1. Improve your memory and brain function(all ages groups)
2. Protect against many chronic diseases..
3. Aid in weight management.
4. Lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
5. Improve your quality of sleep.
   
6. Reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
   
7. Combat cancer-related fatigue.
8. Improve joint pain and stiffness.
9. Maintain muscle strength and balance.
10. Increase life span. 

There are some exercise for beginners for stay healthy

Thus, regular exercise, nourishing food, good habits and thoughts, balance between work and recreation can keep one healthy and strong.