Wednesday 3 July 2019

Yoga is better than any surgery


Yoga is better than any surgery

Annu Arora is an expert in Therapeutic Yoga. If you are suffering from Back issues, yoga will be immensely helpful in relieving pain issues and with regular practice, you can eventually say goodbye to pain killers and improve the strength in your back muscles along with overall strength in the body.

Try Yoga with Annu Arora

Consult Annu Arora @ 8285198851

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Some words from a student



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Sunday 30 June 2019

Myth: You gain weight after you stop exercising

Myth: You gain weight after you stop exercising

Well, as you age, the fat percentage in the body already increasing.

After 40+ the increase in fat percentage is at a high speed and you are naturally losing strength from bones.

So, your BMI (bone mass index) is decreasing at a high speed after 40.

The only way available to reduce your fat percentage is through exercise and physical activity.

When you start exercising or when you do yoga your body has restricted the further increase in the fat stores, and when you stick to your practice for a longer period of time, it began to reduce your fat stores and increases your BMI.

So, when you suddenly leave the exercise regime, your body comes back to the natural changes that are happening inside the body.

It is not at all an effect of leaving any exercise schedule.

Saturday 29 June 2019

How often do you drink tea?

How often do you drink tea?

Or, how often you get the urge to drink tea, and sometimes you give in and sometimes you kind of control yourself.

But, have you noticed a child asking for tea?

If you have not exposed him to the concept of tea, he will not ask, and he does not even need.

That is how your body should be, it should not demand tea, and should not be dependent on a stimulant like tea or coffee.

If you drink once a day, you are not at all dependent, and it is kind of healthy for you.

Most often, tea or coffee you need simply to get going may be because you are overworking, you are depriving your body for good quality nutrition, lack of sleep, or all the three.

If you can balance these three, you will notice that your need for tea and coffee has immensely reduced.


Friday 28 June 2019

Life is all about balance

Life is all about balance.

Wherever you find yourself in life right now, just take a moment to breathe and relax.

Work hard and achieve more on a day to day basis, have goals and work towards them, but try to strike a balance in personal and professional life.

Your health is non-negotiable while you chase your goals, because a healthy body and a calm mind will help you achieve more.

It will help you improve your productivity.

You will stay centered and focused throughout the day.

Yoga is one technique to find balance, achieve more, and improve your effectiveness. 

Breathe. Relax.

Thursday 27 June 2019

Stop eating biscuits now

Stop eating biscuits now

You have read it many times yet you continue to eat it.

Wonder why is the taste so important if even that thing is super unhealthy and can make you sick.

It will make you fat.

It is for your heart health.

It has high preservatives.

It is high in sodium.

It is high in sugar.

It contains palm oil.

It uses all-purpose flour.

You should also not eat the ones that are labeled as fat-free, high fiber, atta biscuits, because they are just the same.

It is a sales technique to make a whole lot of profit from weight conscious people.

Read the food label, it is there on any pack you buy, and cross-check the ingredient.

Your brain on food

Your brain on food

If you want to be a smart thinker, start eating clean foods that have a lot of nutrition.

The food that is high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, etc. because such food will nourish not only your body but your mind as well.

When you deprive yourself of good quality nutrition, it damages brains cells and effects your ability to think clearly.

Anything that is processed or refined should be extremely limited in your lifestyle.

Eat more clean food.

Eat your green vegetables, fresh fruits, nuts, grains, etc. to be effective and efficient on a day to day basis.

Monday 24 June 2019

International Yoga Day 2019

Annu Arora was invited as a Guest Yoga Teacher to lead a yoga session on the eve of International Yoga Day 2019. About 1500+ students and teachers of Central Government School, Paschim Vihar attended the session.

ILIVELIGHT YOGA organizes sessions in Schools/ Colleges / Corporates. To organize a session, kindly visit www.ilivelight.com 


Wednesday 19 June 2019

Your competition

Your competition is your procrastination.

Your ego.

The unhealthy food you're consuming, the knowledge you neglect.

The negative behavior you're nurturing & your lack of creativity.

Compete against that.

Sunday 16 June 2019

What is the quality of your drinking water?



What is the quality of your drinking water?

These days we are drinking water from a plastic bottle.

We all are, in fact, most of the things we eat and drink comes in plastic.

This need to change.

Traditionally, we used to drink water from a copper utensil, or from mitti ka matka in summers, but never plastic.

I have this small pot in which I store my water overnight and drink water from this every morning.

This was not bought by me, it was by my parents who have this for a very long time.

But, I am utilizing this almost every day, it is a small one, I need a big one to store a liter or two overnight, to drink water the next whole day.

What best you can do as of now is to stop storing water in plastics, use copper, stainless steel or glass.

Drinking from copper utensils has many benefits

1. Helps the digestive system perform better
2. Aids weight loss
3. Helps heals wounds faster
4. Slows down aging
5. Helps maintain heart health and beats hypertension
6. Mitigates the risk of cancer
7. Protects you from infections
8. Regulates the working of the thyroid gland
9. Beats arthritis and inflamed joints
10. Boosts skin health and melanin production
11. Beats anemia

Saturday 15 June 2019

If this is how you exercise

If this is how you exercise... Not really good right?

Who says we don't exercise?

We 'Jump' to conclusions

We 'Throw' our weight around

We 'Twist' the truth

We 'Stretch' the lies

We 'Bend' the rules

We 'Push' our luck

We 'Lift' our egos

We 'Run' from tough situations

We are absolutely fit

But still, we're fat because.....we eat our words

-Author Unknown

Friday 14 June 2019

Heal without medicine

Heal without medicine

It is going to be my next big program, and I will guarantee you that with the right techniques, right diet, right lifestyle, and exercise, you will be able to say goodbye to any disease.

People who complain that they can not follow the right diet, or right lifestyle, it is possible for everyone.

We will show you, how you can instill new habits and change the old ones.

We will work with you and will show you the possibilities.

We will make it happen for you.

No need to depend on medicines for life long.

In this program, you will follow our discipline, our schedule, our eating plan without a fail.

You can join this program online also.

This program is excellent for weight loss, high bp, low bp, sugar, pcos, pcod etc. 

Enrol for 1/3 months program and see the difference in yourself.

Write me an email at info@ilivelight.com or Whatsapp me at +91 8285198851.


Thursday 13 June 2019

What are your goals in life?

What are your goals in life?

Yesterday I discussed the importance of goals in life.

Goals put you in a discipline, and you automatically tend to focus on the things that take you closer to your goals.

So, you won't engage in useless activities and tend to manage your time well.

You become productive, you stay focused, you achieve more on a day to day basis.

How does it connect with your health?

Very much.

When you have nothing to do, all you think about is food, and dream of having different platters, so you overeat.

When you are focused and engaged in work, you tend to forget about food all the time, but only when you are really hungry, or the time of the meal.

It is kind of important for everyone to have a goal and discipline on a day to day basis to stay healthy.

When your mind is active and learning and performing, your body responds better and acts better.

Wednesday 12 June 2019

What I eat is what I am

What I eat is what I am

That is why in yoga it is always recommended to eat foods that are simple, alive, and close to nature.

About 50% of your meals should be raw, and the rest could be well cooked.

It is advisable that you eat 1-2 serving of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains.

And avoid junk and meat products, as they are dead already, have no fresh value to them.

It will continue to spread more bacteria and germs in your system, and it might take years to get rid of that bacteria.

Even animals do not eat dead food, but humans eat dead animals. God!!

If you seriously seek to avoid diseases, then first you need to is to check the food you put in your system.

Food that is fresh and alive will nourish your system from within.

Tuesday 11 June 2019

Jaisa khaye ann waisa hoye mann

Jaisa khaye ann waisa hoye mann

I have been on the path of bhakti yoga since my childhood.

So the learnings and guidance on this path are immense and pure and true, and I feel blessed to be on this path.

But, what is one thing that I have not heard anywhere or may be very few know about it?

I would like to write it down maybe someone would gain something out of it.

It is about your source of income.

Because the source will influence every other thing in your life, including your future generations.

How?

Money earned by right means has a blessing, and it will bless everyone and everything that is brought by this kind of money.

But, money earned by wrong deeds will have a curse that will influence everyone using that money.

So the food that you buy and feed your family, your small little kids, your loved ones, gaining the wrong impressions, and might influence their thought process too.

They will pick up negative energies.

You have already sown the seed of their life too.

Monday 10 June 2019

Still using Refined Oil?

Still using Refined Oil?

I stopped using refined oil for more than three to four years now.

Even for the purpose of frying, we use mustard oil, and not refined oil.

We use mustard oil and ghee for cooking our vegetables and dal.

The refining process of oil uses a lot of acids, that is further deodorized with a chemical called Hexanol to remove the pungent smell.

When the processed refined oil is heated for the frying purpose, it oxidizes and releases trans fat, which is dangerous for the human body and may lead to heart problem and cancer.

Avoid:

Canola oil
Vegetable oil
Soybean
Safflower
Corn oils
Margarine (or any other ‘buttery’ spread)

You can safely use:

Mustard Oil
Desi Ghee
Coconut Oil 

Sunday 9 June 2019

The automobile

The automobile kills more people by depriving them of the opportunity to walk than it does by hitting them.

-Author Unknown

Scary. Isn't it?

Stay active as much as you can.

Exercise and take interest in small tasks in the office and at home.

Thursday 6 June 2019

If you realized how powerful your thoughts are

If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.

Negative thinking that leads to stress can wreak havoc on your body. When your worries and anxieties turn into stress, the following symptoms may set in:

Physical Symptoms:

Muscle tension
Muscle pain
Headaches
Chest pains
Sleep problems and insomnia
Digestive problems
Fatigue

Emotional Symptoms:

Mood changes
Anxiety
Restlessness
Irritability and anger
Depression or sadness
Lack of focus and motivation

Behavioral Symptoms:

Change in appetite (either over or undereating)
Abuse of alcohol and/or drugs
Social withdrawal
Outbursts of anger

Wednesday 5 June 2019

My dinner is like

My dinner is like

Some eat a big dinner, but I prefer a big breakfast.

Some eat heavy food at night, but I prefer to eat heavy food in the morning and try to keep dinner light.

When you eat right throughout the day, you can get away with the lightest meal ever in the evening.

I prefer to eat my last meal before 7 pm, sometimes even earlier by 6 pm.

Call me old fashioned, but sometimes I just eat khicdi with papad and achar.

I have been doing this for almost 10 years now.

Common myths:

Rice is fattening: It is not, in fact, rice and dal are very easy and light on your belly.

Ghee is fattening: It is not, pure healthy fats needed for beautiful health inside out.

It is an ideal INDIAN dinner for people who seek super health.





Tuesday 4 June 2019

People who complain about knee pain

People who complain about knee pain

One thing right now I would like to tell you that please check the kind of footwear you are wearing.

I always choose comfort when it comes to sleepers and clothes.

Recently for a week, I wore a sleeper that looked perfectly fine and a new one of course.

I would have not bought it in the first place, this kind is not my choice.

Anyways, so I wore the same as a compulsion, as mine got broken.

After a week, my knee and below, it pained like hell.

Anyone would say, oh you are getting old, or getting weak.

No ways.

I changed my sleepers immediately, and magically, after proper rest, the pain vanished.

Any heel and uncomfortable sleepers are a big no-no in knee pain.

Monday 3 June 2019

Ayurvedic Principles for Eating

Ayurvedic Principles for Eating

1. Always wash face, hands, and if possible the feet, before meals.

2. Never eat before sunrise or after sunset. If you must eat after sunset then avoid sour and acidic foods.

3. Meditate briefly just before eating (or offer grace) to raise energy and increase the appreciation for food.

4. Always eat only when the right nostril is operating, drink only when the left is operating.

5. Eat or drink only when sitting down.

6. Never talk or laugh during meals – instead give full attention to tastes, textures, and aromas of the food.

7. Always take water with a meal, beforehand if weight loss is desired, during a meal if weight is to be maintained, and after meals, if weight gain is desired.

8. Never drink items too hot or too cold. Water and other liquids should be served lukewarm.

9. Never mix temperatures in the same meal. Don’t eat hot and cold items at the same sitting.

10. Eat only when hungry and after previous meals have been digested. Generally, don’t eat within six hours of another meal.

11. Avoid all in-between snacks, including, if possible, all liquids but lukewarm water.

12. Never eat facing south – this drains energy and fosters anger. (East is the best).

13. Never eat unpalatable food. This creates resistance in the system.

14. Eat only in a pleasing setting and from clean utensils.

15. Only take food while hot and fresh. Reheated and canned food creates gas.

16. Eat neither too fast nor too slow. Don’t rush and don’t linger.

17. Avoid over-greasy and over-dry food.

18. Whenever possible, laugh after meals. This helps digestion.

19. Never sleep within two hours after meals as this disturbs the mind and the digestive system.

20. Wash hands, face, mouth and eyes after meals.

21. Avoid all actions requiring physical or mental concentration for two to three hours after a full meal.

22. Urinate after eating – but do not defecate for three hours if possible. (Thus, one should not eat before his normal bowel movement).

23. Never take hot milk before retiring.

24. Never take tea within a half-hour of meals, before or after.

25. Eat once or twice daily – a light morning meal, and, if possible, the main meal before sunset.

Sunday 2 June 2019

Saturday 1 June 2019

The health of an individual can be known by the following aspects

The health of an individual can be known by the following aspects

- Proper nourishment

- Proper strength

- Desire and appetite for the intake of food

- Proper digestion of food ingested at the proper time

- Sleep at the proper time

- Absence of pathological or dreadful dreams

- Feeling of freshness after waking up in the morning

- Proper evacuation of faeces, urine, and flatus at the proper time 

- Proper functioning of mental faculties, intelligence, and senses in all respect

- Absence of any kind of pain

Friday 31 May 2019

Thursday 30 May 2019

Lassi can aid in weight loss

Lassi can aid in weight loss

Curd is a great probiotic drink.

Probiotic is an ingredient that contains live bacteria.

This good bacteria known to improve gut health, boosts digestion, and treat an upset stomach. 

Daily consumption of curd is more effective in boosting immunity than popping any pill.

Curd is made from milk, so it has calcium that helps maintain bone density.

Try to consume fresh milk which is set at home, or you may buy from a local dairy.

According to my preference, no packed curd or milk, I prefer to buy from a local dairy.

Wednesday 29 May 2019

Sunlight awesomeness

Sunlight awesomeness

I think we are living such indoors that we have almost lost touch with this beautiful nature.

How much sunlight enters into your room?

Either the design is such that no sunlight can enter or we have covered everything with thick curtains that no sunlight or fresh air can come indoors.

Seek good health?

Soak yourself in nature, greenery, sunlight.

Nature helps your body to be in the right balance.

Sunlight also helps in the formation of Vitamin D.

You may want to avoid direct sunlight post 10 am, but before 10 am the rays are not that strong, and you can gain the health benefits, without exposing yourself to the harmful rays of sunlight.

Sun rays are very strong from 10 am to 3 pm, so try to avoid direct exposure during this period.

There are other great benefits of sunlight

1. Boosts immunity
2. Supports healthy bones
3. Rejuvenates aging eyes
4. Improves metabolism
5. Improves sleep quality
6. Eases mild depression
7. Boosts height
8. Reduces cancer risks
9. Aids heart health

Friday 24 May 2019

List of seasonal fruits and vegetables in India

List of seasonal fruits and vegetables in India

Month
Fruits
Vegetables

January
strawberries, orange, pomegranate, kiwi, pineapple
beetroot, cauliflower, turnip, spinach, brinjal

February
chickoo, muskmelon, grapes, guava, strawberries, oranges
broccoli, pumpkin, cabbage, carrot, radish, spring onion

March
watermelon, mango- Totapuri, Badami, grapes, orange, pineapple, banana
spinach, capsicum, pumpkin, gourd

April
watermelon, mango - Totapuri, Badami, grapes, orange, jackfruit, pineapple, banana
lady finger, beans, cucumber, pumpkin

May
mango-Alphonso, Kesar, raw-papaya, black jamun, litchi, jackfruit, watermelon, muskmelon
spinach, cucumber, bitter gourd, beans

June
mango- Alphonso, Kesar, litchi, cherry, muskmelon
corn, capsicum, sweet potato, cucumber, spinach, lady's finger

July
mango- Kesar, Totapuri, cherries, peach, plum
bitter gourd, corn, spinach, lady finger, sweet potato, cucumber, capsicum

August
mango- Alphonso, Kesar, litchi, cherry, muskmelon, custard apple
corn, capsicum, sweet potato, cucumber, spinach, lady's finger

September
guava, papaya, pomegranate, custard apple, passion fruit
corn, capsicum, sweet potato, cucumber, spinach, lady's finger

October
guava, papaya, pomegranate, custard apple, passion fruit
brinjal, tomatoes, spring onions

November
oranges, dates, guava, pomegranate, custard apple
brinjal, tomatoes, spring onions, French beans

December
strawberries, orange, sweet lime, fig, guava, custard apple, pineapple
brinjal, tomatoes, spring onions, radish, beetroot, yam 

Indian summer drinks to crush on

Indian summer drinks to crush on

India has a lot of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and we must try to consume them in that particular month to gain most from it.

Nature has given us everything to stay healthy.

Just like fruits and vegetables, our bodies also respond accordingly to the season.

It is important to eat seasonal fruits and vegetables to adjust to the climate to stay in glowing health.

Indian summer drinks to not miss

Aam paana
Jal jeera
Bel sharbat
Nibmu paani
Chaach
Thandai
Khus sharbat
Sattu sharbat (sweet and namkeen)
Coconut water


Wednesday 22 May 2019

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

Who would not like to excel? 

Whatever you choose to do, you aim to grow and achieve new heights. 

You work hard, plan, try to live a disciplined life yet sometimes you lack growth and success.

Well, the ancient practice of yoga laid great emphasis on rest and recharge. 

If we can learn to apply a bit of that in your present modern lifestyle, you will naturally see a lot of difference in your life.

Corporate life – driving, meetings, targets, networking, emails, literally it tires you, been there done that.

So I choose to pursue yoga and dance on weekends, and I fell in love with yoga that I became a yoga teacher as well.

You can’t escape from something you love. 

You naturally like to pursue things that make you happy.

Gadgets, money, power, positions are there, good. 

But does that make you happy? 

Take time out for yourself. 

Explore your hobbies. 

Look after your health, your family, your loved ones, become a good human being, help others.

This post was originally written on my website www.ilivelight.com

Tuesday 21 May 2019

Surya Namaskar is one of the best exercises

Surya Namaskar is one of the best exercises

Surya Namaskar is a harmonious blend of various asanas.

When practiced in a cyclic and systematic way, the overall benefits are greater than the sum of its parts.

An increasing amount of research has found that a regular practice of Surya Namaskar can be extremely beneficial.

Benefits:

1. Strengths heart, lungs, and hands
2. Promotes weight loss
3. Reduces stress and anxiety
4. Boosts fitness and flexibility
5. Stretches each and every muscle in the body. It stretches the muscles in legs, hands, back, chest, neck, arms, etc.

Somedays, I schedule 10 sun salutations in a day to feel light in my mind and body.

You may learn all the steps of Surya Namaskar in my video below:


Monday 20 May 2019

Some tips to stay active in old age

Some tips to stay active in old age

1. Go for a walk. It does not have to be a brisk walk, you can go for a light walk for half an hour in the morning. Walking is one of the best exercises, and it can be done anywhere.

2. Walk instead of driving. Whenever you are going to the nearby market to buy groceries and other stuff, you may choose to walk, and it will be a great activity than just sitting down at your sofa set.

3. You may do some of household chores, or continue to do small activities throughout the day like opening the door, getting your water from the kitchen, cut some vegetables, cook your roti, you may not realize that these small things add up your daily activity, and you get to stay healthy and fit.

Even teach these basic activities to your kids as well. You have help available it is good, staying active is not for luxury but good health. Kids need to learn the importance of movement and activity, taking responsibility for their small tasks.

4. Enroll for easy exercise classes. You may choose to do any kind of activity like yoga, gym, pilates, but at this age, light yoga classes will be extremely helpful to improve circulation, flexibility, hormonal balance, for calm and peace of mind.

5. Continue working. You definitely look forward to retiring at this age, but lack of any work commitment may make you lazy and unhealthy. A committed work schedule keeps your mind and body active. You may choose to work part time or volunteer your services etc.