{"id":93,"date":"2026-05-22T11:14:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T11:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samyamayogaschool.com\/blog\/?p=93"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:13:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T10:13:05","slug":"care-for-your-health-first-properly-rather-than-saving-money-for-future-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samyamayogaschool.com\/blog\/care-for-your-health-first-properly-rather-than-saving-money-for-future-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"Care for your health first properly rather than saving money for future entertainment\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Maintain good health for future enjoyment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Work for both money and good health <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Workaholics v\/s  Health- Which is to be noted?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Yogic paln for a Workoholic person- Try It! <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is your WorkLife balanced?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Life at work. Life in work. Life is full of work. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Are you one of those who fall under this category of people, \u2018work work and work!\u2019 No time for eating, drinking, and even moving.  Only, eyes, fingers and mind are completely in the laptop screen. Thus, the clear result is getting affected by various diseases and end up getting caught in some medical routine advised by the doctor.  What about work life balance? You know what these people in a society named as WORKAHOLIC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Workaholic: <\/strong> A person who is compulsive in working day and night for long hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As a seasoned workaholic, we know that it takes on your body to consume your valuable time and hunger when it comes to prioritizing your work.  We know you ignore your bodily pains and needs to meet your deadlines and make money. <\/em>But have you ever thought, how can only making money, day in and out will keep you happy? If your body not supporting that happiness then where will you land? If your health is hampered with an overburden of work, then where will you spend that money in? Over doctor fees and medicine bill??? Is this why you are working hard!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Well, let us be clear, we are not here to share ideas on workaholic people. We are here to open your eyes to take care of your body. Yoga and health<\/strong> is an important topic which derives from here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018Work Is life\u2019 take care of yourself to take care of your life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Too much of work results in mental stress, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases. If you notice, these are growing at an alarming speed.  Change of lifestyle is accompanied by globalization and modernization. Although, taking care of your body meaning taking care of your mental, physical and psychological health. Yoga offers a reminder to these. Yoga origination<\/strong> is in the land of India thousands of years ago, it explored in the western world with its therapeutic measures.  In recent times it is scientifically stated that the subject of research as a therapeutic measure in mental stress, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease and chronic disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stress, anxiety and depression: Are your affected by these?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Too much of work and not taking care of your body is a sure result of these three epidemic diseases which is affecting masses across the globe.  Yoga is one of the best and effective in prevention, as well as management of stress and stress, reduced disorders. A methodological routine is what will benefit you.  However, encouraging results have significantly inspired people, which urged commoners to take up the daily practice of Yoga and health care<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you know? <\/strong>A significant study on the people suffering from depression, anger, anxiety, and neurotic symptoms was dependent on anti-depressant medication. Once they started practicing yoga, no requirement of medicine was required and the potential yoga practices<\/strong> offered long-lasting positive effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Effective practice of yoga not only will build-up tolerance power but also significantly have reduced any bodily dysfunction. Sitting and working for a longer period of time have effectively given birth to the overweight and obesity in the respective individuals.  Training of yoga asanas<\/strong> and pranayama for three consecutive months will surely protect you rather offer you a perfect body without any side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yoga is for Health <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Work is a priority for the majority of us. It gives us money, satisfaction and food to live, and protects our future. But if it is affecting our today\u2019s health then our tomorrows are hard to come.  If we start working out from now on then the future will be surely secured. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yoga as a practice connects our body, mind, breath and soul. Significant physical postures, breathing processes, exercises and meditation will improve your overall health.  Some benefits of yoga<\/strong> include;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Lower your blood pressure and heart rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Help you relax<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Improve your self-confidence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Reduce stress<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Improve your coordination<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Improve your concentration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Help you sleep better<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Aid with digestion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Follow certainly styles of Yoga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are numerous types of yoga and food<\/strong> which will help you to grow yourself to become better and make sure that your health is not hampered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 It is advisable that you practise chair yoga<\/strong> even if you are working. Chair yoga is a form of yoga therapy. A chair Yoga is an important accessory to practice yoga chair. It is for your practice that chair Yoga will focus on the chair that you will be using at home and are opposed to chairs found in the office for a quick yoga practice<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even you can get into the practice of Hatha Yoga, Astanga Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga<\/strong> and many more for a perfect yoga body and mindfulness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can look into the basic ways of meditation and Pranayam which you can practice at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 Pranayama process; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Breath in deeply through your nostrils<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Breath out quickly through your nostrils, feel the collar bones dropping, chest deflating and abdomen shrinking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Repeat the process, if correctly done, your chest will expand, when you will breathe in and when you breathe out. Continue doing it for 5 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kapalbhati Pranayam, shining forehead breath<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Inhale through your nostrils normally until your lungs are full, don\u2019t force yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Exhale through nose forcefully (forced exhalation  means the contraction of your stomach helps in pushing the sir out of your body)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Repeat the process for 15times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anulom Vilom Pranayam: alternate nostril breath<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Close your eyes and focus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Close your right nostril with a right thumb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Inhale slowly through the left nostril fill the lungs with air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Remove your thumb from your right nostril <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Use your ring and middle finger to close your left nostril<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Exhale slowly and completely with your right nostril<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Inhale through the right nostril<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Close the right nostril and open the left<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Breath out slowly through the left nostril <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Continue for 15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Basics of meditation<\/strong> to practise in free hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The meditation exercises are an excellent way of communicating techniques;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Sit or lie comfortably. You may even want to invest in a meditation chair or cushion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Close your eyes. We recommend using one of our Cooling Eye Masks or Restorative Eye Pillows if lying down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Make no effort to control the breath; simply breathe naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Focus your attention on the breath and on how the body moves with each inhalation and exhalation. Notice the movement of your body as you breathe. Observe your chest, shoulders, rib cage, and belly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Simply focus your attention on your breath without controlling its pace or intensity. If your mind wanders, return your focus to your breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maintain this meditation practice for two to three minutes to start, and then try it for longer periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking for the yoga classes at your local gym, health centre or yoga studio is what immediately you can do. If you are new to yoga, you can start with a beginners class. Talking to the philosophers before the class regarding anything that is bothering you will declutter your mind. You may wish to ask about the instructors\u2019 who are training and experience. However, the majority of the instructions given for formal training is not based on certified yoga training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Follow a few guidelines when designing a diet to match your <\/strong>yogi lifestyle<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you wish to maintain  a healthy living it is better you follow a routine. To make an entire process  of choosing the right kinds of food for your body, you can practise yoga. the ancient yogis have divided the food routine in the following ways, which includes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sattvic Foods: <\/strong>It is derived from the Sanskrit word Sattva, which means purity. Fruits.dairy products, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and even honey.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rajasic Foods:<\/strong> In this category, the used of 56 food items at one given time. Foods that taste bitter, spicy, or salty, dry or hot comes under this category. It includes s foods, sweets, beverages and heavy full of fat food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Choose foods that are light and easily digested<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Eat a majority of your foods lightly cooked or raw<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Go for stable cooking oils and fats, such as coconut oil or clarified butter (ghee)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Be conscious of the ingredients you’re putting into your body<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Stop eating when you feel satisfied, but not stuffed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Every yogi diet <\/strong>is different in constitution and belief, so no one diet works for everyone. However, foods to include that maximize your energy, facilitate healthy digestion and provide optimal nutrition are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Fresh leafy greens: spinach, kale, watercress, chard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Fresh vegetables: zucchini, broccoli, tomatoes, green beans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Fresh fruit: berries, apples, citrus, melon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Plain nuts: almonds, walnuts, macadamias<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Vegan protein: tofu, tempeh, seitan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Vegetarian protein: eggs, dairy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Whole grains: brown rice, barley, quinoa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Healthy fats: coconut oil, avocado, flaxseed oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Before starting your practice, ensure that you are well-hydrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Do this 30- minutes before you start your yoga practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         You can also have green tea or a homemade fruit juice throughout the day if you are looking for some flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         Avoid taking caffeine right before a yoga class or practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         The body requires some time to digest food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         After a healthy workout, drink a lot of water to keep your body hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2219         You can eat snacks like an apple first and when you reach home, treat yourself to a warm bowl of homemade vegetable soup. Again, avoid using spices to your soup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The gist of all these tips is that you should avoid any Tamasic or Rajasic foods before and after yoga practice. It is best to stop eating meat altogether, however, if you cannot then try taking it in minimal amount without any spice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read More: <\/a>OM \u2013 A Sacred and Honorable Sadhna.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can always add fish to your diet as it is high in omega-3 fats which is a good supplement for the body. But remember your meat or fish should never be deep-fried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Work in definitely important in life, but depending our days based on work will never help. We need to develop ourselves to be more strong and healthier. Share your perspectives as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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