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by Shree Akshar, Founder, Chairman & Course Director, Akshar Yoga

5 Healthy resolutions for fitness seekers!

It is that time of the year where all of us are setting out resolutions to follow. But how often do we actually stick to these in the long run? What’s important first and foremost is to have a clear vision of what we need and who we need to be. It’s important to have an urge to be a better version of yourself, have an intention when you set a resolution and feel deeply about it. Also remember, it’s okay to fail the first few times. You can always pick yourself up to try it another way and see what works best for you. Just remember, it takes practice and a whole lot of patience. This New Year, along with setting your personal goals, let’s aspire to tranquility, happiness and everyone’s wellbeing.

5 healthy resolutions that are definitely worth trying:

Go organic – As we grow older, we do realize the importance of pure, natural and organic ingredients. Make the right food choices and educate the ones around you about the forthcoming about synthetic fertilizers and genetically engineered crops. Studies show that nutritional composition in organic produce is much higher as opposed to conventional foods. Make a conscious decision for a better tomorrow.

Spend 10 minutes on meditation & pranayama – Breath is an incredibly powerful ally that is undermined most of the times. But essentially it is a potent catalyst that caters to regeneration and healing of the mind. There are various types of pranayama that exist, master it one at a time and immerse completely in it. Conscious breathing is the next best health hack to heal your body and mind.

Never skip your breakfast – As boring as this may sound, most people do miss their breakfast, especially working moms. Your body well deserves its nutrients after a 9-hour long sleep. No breakfast results in mood swings and irritability. Catch up on some millet fruit porridge or ragi malt on the go. Your morning meal plays a huge role in your overall well-being.

Make your workout more fun – Be it getting a friend to break a sweat with you or resorting to workout props to make your session fun, that driving force is very much essential to keep you going. With many fitness and yoga props available, workout these days have only gotten more exciting and engaging. Enjoy your exercise and focus on every movement, the results will surely make you not want to regret it.

Try out more fitness and yoga boot-camps – Nothing’s more motivating than trying out your yoga poses with a community of like-minded people. If one fails, there’s always someone to uplift another. Be it trying out Zumba with a gang of friends or forest yoga with a bunch of yoga enthusiasts, fitness camps have always been a great way to keep motivated and connect with inspiring fitness communities.

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