Yoga – The Secret to a Healthy and Happy Life
In today’s fast-moving world, everyone is running in a race. Whether it's office work, business, or housework – life has become too busy. Because of this rush, people are unable to maintain a proper work-life balance. The pressure of work affects our daily routine and even our food and sleep habits.
Many young students stay awake late to study, which leads to waking up late and skipping meals. They often take tea or coffee at night, which impacts both body and mind. Housewives also face similar issues due to responsibilities at home. Ready-to-eat and junk food have become a trend, especially among youth. This lifestyle causes stress, anxiety, and health issues like obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
To manage all this, we need one hour every day for our health. Practicing yoga, pranayama, meditation, and even short travel can help a lot. In India, around 100 to 120 million people practice yoga, and many have seen its powerful benefits. At Srusti Academy of Management and Technology, a NAAC Accredited MBA College in Bhubaneswar, we believe yoga is not just an exercise but a way of life that students and professionals should embrace.
Yoga gives peace of mind, improves body flexibility, and brings a natural glow to the face. Experts say that just one hour of yoga daily helps in curing and preventing diseases. As the Bhagavad Gita says:
"Yogah karmasu kaushalam" – Yoga is skill in action.
And also:
"Yogasthaḥ kuru karmāṇi saṅgaṁ tyaktvā dhanañjaya
Siddhy-asiddhyoḥ samo bhūtvā samatvaṁ yoga ucyate" – Bhagavad Gita, 2.48
This means: O Dhananjaya (Arjuna), perform your duties with a balanced mind, giving up attachment to success or failure. Such balance is called Yoga.
This is the real message of yoga – to live in balance, with peace inside, no matter what happens outside. That is why, even in a NAAC Accredited MBA College in Bhubaneswar, wellness sessions and yoga practices are being encouraged to improve students’ focus, emotional stability, and leadership skills.
Start your day early. After freshening up, begin with small stretches and body movements. Then do standing postures like Tadasana, Trikonasana, and Vrikshasana for 10 minutes. Practice Surya Namaskar for 5 minutes.
Next, do sitting Asanas like Gomukhasana, Bakrasana, Balasana, Vajrasana, and Mandukasana for 15 minutes. After that, lying down postures like Makarasana, Bhujangasana, and Pawanmuktasana for 10 minutes. These help the body relax deeply.
Then move to Pranayama – practice Anulom-Vilom, Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, and Bhramari for 15 minutes. These help clean your mind and lungs. End with meditation and a closing mantra.
This one hour will refresh your whole day. You will feel more energetic, calm, and happy. At a NAAC Accredited MBA College in Bhubaneswar, such holistic practices also prepare students for the challenges of the corporate world.
Let us also remember this beautiful universal prayer:
"Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah
Sarve Santu Niramayah
Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu
Ma Kashchit Dukha Bhag Bhavet"
Meaning: May all be happy, may all be free from illness. May all see good things, and may no one suffer.
If we follow this simple lifestyle, India can truly become a Vishwa Guru – a global leader in wellness, peace, and happiness.
Take care of your health – it is the first step to a joyful life.
Practice yoga, spread peace, live with balance.
