If you think Yoga is all about practicing asanas, then you are mistaken! Clearing all the misconceptions out there, Yoga is more a way of life. How you live your life, how you do little things in your life, everything counts. Hence, Yoga is not what happens only on the mat, but off the mat too it can bring about big changes and shifts in your life. So to people out there, who can’t practice asanas, we bring you 5 reasons how you can add Yoga, and live a healthier and fuller life:

1 Live naturally - Be as natural as possible in your daily life. Something as simple as walking should be a part of your everyday routine. We, humans, are structured in such a way that we must move around. Avoid sitting around and keep yourselves involved in some physical activities. Take the stairs whenever possible, sit on the floor daily for some time, play with babies as they are the purest form of happiness, and do everything that comes to you naturally. This is the easiest way to add Yoga to your life.

2 Mindfulness - Being on the mat teaches you discipline, persistence, compassion, dedication, and self-belief. So wouldn’t it be fair if we practice a few of these things off-the-mat and in our lives as well? Practice the Yamas and Niyamas in your day-to-day life, so that you can live life in the best possible manner.

3 Quiet moments - Not everything in your life should be fast-paced. In your daily life, you must set aside a few moments for silence. Even if you can’t meditate daily (which you should), try practicing Mauna (silence) in the day. Practice Pratyahara, that is withdrawing your senses inwards.

4 Eat better - Yoga strongly believes that we are what we eat! You must continue to practice the core principles of Yoga, even when you are off-the-mat. Be kind to your body, and be conscious about everything that you put in it. Ensure that you have a clean and balanced Sattvik diet.

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