As the war against COVID 19 is shaping up to be the new reality of our generation, the new change has brought the deemed future at our threshold. The reality can not be denied anymore. The shift has caused people to go through some tough times and they are potentially scared of anything unheard of and unseen.
But as the famous saying goes ‘Better late than never’ fits this situation pretty well.
Yoga can help you get over all the doubts & negative changes caused by the pandemic. Regular practice of some recommended activities can bring changes like treat your anxiety, depression, help you deal with the stress and other negative routine changes.
Read on & know those 5 ways in which yoga can help you bring harmony back into your life.
1. Pranayam
Simple breathing techniques that can help you calm down and deal with a wandering mind searching for contentment. Regular practice of pranayama helps in reversing the ageing signs like wrinkles, saggy skin, crow’s feet amongst others. It helps purify blood circulation because of the increased supply of oxygen; which is also very crucial for improving immunity.
2. Mindful Meditation
It is a psychological process of purposely bringing one’s concentration to the experiences occurring at present without spoiling it with judgment. The Pandemic times are filled with nothing but self-deprecating doubts and plenty of free time to overthink & feel worse about yourself. Constructive reflecting for oneself can only work when the actions you plan to help yourself can actually get materialized.
Mindful meditation can help you get your mind at peace. With Immense health benefits including better immune function; It helps lower stress hormones that compromise the immune system, while also conditioning the lungs & respiratory tract.
3. Unprocessed Protein Rich Diet:
Packed and processed food can develop countless conditions over time in the body which can lead your physical functioning to suffer. The chemicals used to preserve food and keep them edible are the ones that do the most harm. Also, an unbalanced diet can lead to poor bodily functions, which can negatively affect your health.
A diet rich in protein gives you instant energy which gives you an instant rush to feel better physically and helps your mind to take action.
4. Practice Gratitude
Gently pushing yourself to smile more and feel happy about yourself in these times can be a challenge. But, it can become easy if you know how to do it. Practice gratitude. Help yourself find and embrace the good & better side of the situation you are in and the reality you are a part of. It will automatically bring a sense of satisfaction to you and put a smile on your face. Help people who are in your surrounding to do the same.
5. Start Today
This can probably be the most important point for you. Deciding to start today can actually set the ball rolling & you will be able to see the results shortly. If make up your will to fight the pandemic and start today, you will be able to change the lives of people surrounding you, encourage them with your actions & influence them to take action as they are also seeing your results.
Even if you lag in your newfound routine, your surroundings, which are too pumped up to give up, can easily help you get back on track. And. In the end, a better growing, precautions but fearless society is what we can imagine being a part of & we long to make it happen.
Yoga is one of the healthiest escapes in today’s day and age, especially considering our fast-paced modern lifestyle. You will have tremendous results if you practice what you have just read above & with your actions, you will influence people and build a better surrounding within no time.