It is a lifelong never ending debate in the two facets of fitness freaks all over the world, i.e. which is better. Yoga or gym. It is quite difficult to settle this debate, as there are tons of pros and cons to both forms of exercise.
Because both are aimed for varied purposes and designed with a ton of thought and analysis by experts.But they do have a common aim for better health and fitness.
When most of the physical forms of exercise like gym, swimming, aerobics seems to put the body through rigorous tension and help you burn calories and build physical strength..
Yoga on other hand was developed by ancient Indian Hindu gurus, aiming for Moksha and a better sustainable body which had strength and flexibility. With Hatha Yoga and Iyenger yoga, they found ways to transform their bodies into energy efficient powerhouses.
So next time you fellow yogis fall into a debatable situation with a regular gymmer, use these 5 factors along with some points you may have of your own to seal the deal once and for all.
1. Yoga shines your body, mind and soul
Yoga not only revives your body, it also tones and morphs your mind and soul to perfection with regular practice, making your body and mind a very energy efficient temple of perfection it ought to be in reality.
2. Yoga is efficient
Yoga does not use any external ingredients like weights and dumb-bells to tone and energise you, you use your own body weight and flexibility to tone and strengthen each muscle strand in your body.
Most poses do not focus on a single part, but enhances your whole body. Best of these is suryanamaskar, it aligns and revives all your chakras in a simple combination of 12 postures that flow into one another.
3. Yoga is not restrictive.
You can perform yoga literally anywhere, in a park, at your home, or while relaxing at a yoga retreat. It does not require any equipment, or constant supervision or any kind of support from others, you can practice yoga alone in the calm mindspace of your comfort too.
4. Yoga is not biased
Yoga does not bias by reserving it’s practice for the already physically gifted. Anyone of any girth or physical inclination or gender can practice yoga without any constraints on them. It does not tire you so even if you are ill, you can practice yoga and it will actually assist in making you healthier.
5. Yoga rejuvenates your mind and body
Practicing yoga will make you feel re-energised and will help you be calm, composed and more focused in your day to day activities.
It also soothes and helps with your body aches and joint pains, unlike gym, which accentuates and makes all body pain more intense.
Yoga once a day, keeps the doctor away.
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