Is it true that yogic lifestyle boosts the immune system?\u00a0 What is a yogic lifestyle?\u00a0 Does it mean Ashtanga practice everyday except moon days – or – does it mean hot yoga every other day to sweat out the toxins or … meditation practice every morning?\u00a0 Is that yogic enough?\u00a0 What is yoga off and and on the mat?\u00a0 A starter would be to increase the energy\/prana level so one is not so tired; yes, to be wakeful and then boost the immune system by self-care protocols.<\/p>\n
Around me I hear reports of friends I have lapsed communication with only to find out they are suffering from influenza or shingles or general winter malaise – it’s Spring you all – let’s get healthy and smell the roses.\u00a0 I am reminded of myself from couple of years ago when I did survive shingles and flues and other ailments I have healed from. With self-care that’s not so much about pampering but self-empowerment and self-study.<\/p>\n
There are viruses and bacteria all around us.\u00a0 We live within and among them and either affected by them or … not so much.\u00a0 Some are harmless, some are even good, and some, can knock us out.\u00a0 This happens when your immune system is compromised due to:<\/p>\n
Seems simple enough right?\u00a0 Just get more sleep, eat better and don’t be stressed or deal with stress better.\u00a0 Yet, it’s not so simple or easy because we are complex beings with varied needs and desires.<\/p>\n
It’s a bit difficult to rest well when your mind is racing with thoughts, usually negative or toxic thoughts.\u00a0 It can be the emotions, the feelings that bring on either various comforts or … discomforts; some downright, heartbreaking or … heartwarming.\u00a0 We are so blessed with a lovely wide range within the spectrum from darkness, dimness to light and brightness.<\/p>\n
Then the nourishment … life sustaining\u00a0 oxygen that we breathe in and … the foods we eat.<\/p>\n
It’s a bit difficult to eat well when your demanding schedule pulls you into temptations to eat quick, fast and junky foods.<\/p>\n
It’s hard not to get stressed over … work, family, commute, illnesses, money\u00a0 … how to check off all those items off the TO DO list to deal with all the above.<\/p>\n
Then there’s the notion that there’s not enough time; we lost time; an hour over the weekend, how are we ever going to get things done on that TO DO list now with shortchanged time?\u00a0 These toxic thoughts of negativity persists.<\/p>\n
Make a break.\u00a0 Here are the suggestions:<\/p>\n