HEALTH AND
WELLNESS

Advanced yoga poses that we discussed in our last article aim at increasing suppleness, decompressing the spine and enhancing circulation. Now, we can slowly introduce expert-level asanas to our routine that will help with muscle and spinal health by building strength, flexibility, and mobility.

Ayurvedic medicine is based on three governing principles of nature, or mind-body types. Knowing our own mind-body type will help us distinguish what imbalances we are prone to and also show how to regain our balance. If you are someone who struggles with lethargy, experiences brain fog, feels heavy and sluggish after eating or is always congested, you should learn more about the Kapha dosha.

Meditation has many different meanings, depending on the individual. Some see it as a practice that enables them to find peace and organise their thoughts, while others see it as a way to connect with their spirituality, a higher-power, or simply as an appreciation of a divine essence that represents a greater meaning.

In our previous article, we focused on five intermediate stretches and poses to help us deepen our range of motion in the back muscles and spine, and provide relief to back pain. We can now gradually start incorporating more demanding yoga poses into our routine that will add more strength and flexibility. This will aid in alleviating back pain and injuries, as well as improving back muscle and spinal health.

For many of us breathing is just a process of inhalation and exhalation. Most of the time we do it unconsciously, and understand that without breathing there is no life. Today, modern medicine, building on ancient traditions and practices, shows us that different forms and ways of breathing can promote health and prevent diseases.