Improving physical fitness involves various methods of approach. No 'one approach' is superior to another. Consistency in exercising (by utilizing the chosen modality) is a crucial component, The individual('s) goals shape the fitness journey. Choosing enjoyable, practical modalities help to maintain motivation. Regular engagement ensures success.
Life's essentials include sleep for recovery, nutrition for body support, sex for reproduction, and fear for survival. Beyond these basics, spiritual awareness can elevate existence, fostering deeper connections and introspection among all beings.
The A-U-M (OM) chant encompasses and empowers the psycho-mental make-up of the individual. The 'U' is the state of active unconscious functioning. It is associated with the 'non-self' perception of reality.
Full Breathing can be developed to a point where it is (almost) automatic
Then you leave the studio, the ashram, the practice hall, the comfort of your own home. A little perturbation arises. Your spiritual practice is strong: you can do marathon sessions of meditation. Your Qigong practice is not just a series of randomly sequenced set of movements: you feel the energy flowing as you direct it. Your pranayama is expansive, full, focused and complete. The seamless intertwining of Puraka (Inhalation), Abhyantara Khumbaka (Full Inhale Hold), Rechaka (Exhalation), Bahya Khumbaka (Full Exhale Hold) occurs effortlessly. Then you leave the studio, the ashram, the practice hall, the comfort of your own home. A little perturbation arises. Someone does not signal there turn in traffic. The barista does not quite season your latte in the manner to which you have grown accustomed. A child shows disrespect toward the parent (or your child shows disrespect toward you). It is at these times that your practices must be part of your being. You must not allow your mind to wander, to become agitated. . . . You must come (back) to a Woo-SAHH moment.
Practicing nude yoga assists in achieving deeper spiritual connections. This is due to the enhanced accumulation of cosmic vibration (energy, prana, chi)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is not a death sentence. Is it hereditary? Is it trauma induced? Maybe both . . . or neither. What is important is that movement, strengthening and flexibility (SMF) be maintained so that operational procedures be avoided for as long as is possible
The ability to stimulate cross hemisphere communication, in relation to motor function, can help to improve and sustain cognitive abilities.
Nonetheless, I pondered his statements and it drove home the fact that (many) people (westerners) are socialized to view meditation with a HIGH Degree of circumspection. Meditation and meditating is mentioned 23 times in the (KJV) bible. Yet many still (choose to) remain ignorant as to what meditation really entails
The benefits of eating right must be more effectively promoted.
Ab-Sutra Wellness and Fitness 