Holistic Yoga

RYS 200 Yoga Alliance Certified School. We do either Power yoga or Flow yoga before our Hatha yoga practice.

Holistic Yoga is an optimal combination Power yoga, Flow yoga, Traditional Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Discussions on Yoga Philosophy and Healthy Diet Our practice is more of a holistic one which is a combination Power yoga, Flow yoga (suryanamaskar and variations), traditional Hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga, Yoga Philosophy and Diet

The advantages of doing power yoga is Bodily strength and Energy I

t also gives many of the benefits of traditional Hatha yoga like regulating the hormonal balance in your body etc because the power yoga exercises are the Hatha yoga poses done more dynamically. Our Flow yoga is more oriented towards increasing your aerobic capability similar to running but it also has some of the benefits of Hatha yoga and power yoga. This enables you to go deeper into the Hatha yoga poses as your body is more warmed up and hence becomes more flexible. So doing power yoga or flow yoga before hatha yoga helps you derive the benefits of Hatha yoga better. Kundalini Yoga is more of a spiritual practice with various exercises, breathing and meditation techniques aimed at enhancing your spiritual energy. Yoga philosophy is covered in every one of our classes are part of satang where various scriptures like Patangali Yoga sutras are discussed in a modern context and day to day life. We also have discussions on various types of food and how it impacts our physical and mental wellbeing.

12/06/2026

5 Foods for Better Gut Health —

Yogurt – Provides probiotics that support healthy gut bacteria.

Kefir – Rich in diverse probiotics that improve gut health.

Kimchi – Fermented food that boosts beneficial microbes.

Oats – Contains prebiotic fiber that feeds healthy gut bacteria.

Legumes – Rich in fiber and resistant starch that promote a diverse microbiome.

Key takeaway: Combine probiotic foods (yogurt, kefir, kimchi) with prebiotic foods (oats, legumes) to support digestion, gut microbiome diversity, and overall health.

11/06/2026

Type 2 diabetes is increasing about twice as fast in younger women than in older women.

Women under 40 are experiencing a particularly sharp rise in diagnoses.

A major contributor is the growing number of women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy and later progress to type 2 diabetes.

Younger-onset diabetes is often more aggressive and can lead to earlier complications affecting the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves.

Experts emphasize the importance of healthy weight management, regular exercise, a balanced diet, and routine blood sugar screening, especially for women with a history of gestational diabetes or PCOS.

Bottom line: Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly common among younger women, making early prevention and regular monitoring more important than ever.

10/06/2026

Why eating in the middle of the night can cause gastrointestinal issues
Digestion naturally slows down at night.
Eating close to bedtime increases the risk of acid reflux, heartburn, bloating, and indigestion.

The body is less efficient at processing food and regulating blood sugar during the night.

Late-night eating can disrupt the gut's circadian rhythm and affect the gut microbiome.

Digesting food while sleeping can reduce sleep quality, creating a cycle of poor sleep and digestive problems.

Key takeaway: Try to finish meals 2–3 hours before bed and avoid large, fatty, or spicy late-night meals to support better digestion and sleep.

09/06/2026

Vitamin deficiency can increase dementia risk, especially:
Most important deficiencies

Vitamin B12: low B12 is linked with memory decline, nerve damage, depression-like symptoms, and raised homocysteine. Higher B12 status was associated with slower cognitive decline in a 2025 study.

Vitamin D: low vitamin D is repeatedly associated with higher Alzheimer’s/dementia risk, especially severe deficiency.

Folate / B9: low folate is linked to higher dementia and mortality risk in older adults.

B6, B2: some studies suggest protective associations, but evidence is less strong than B12/D/folate.

Key point: Deficiency is a modifiable risk factor, but vitamin supplements are not a guaranteed dementia-prevention treatment.

Best approach is to test and correct deficiency, not blindly take high doses.

For adults above 50, useful blood tests: B12, Vitamin D, folate, CBC, homocysteine, TSH, HbA1c.

08/06/2026

Excessive screen use is increasingly harming eye health across India, affecting children, adults, and seniors. Common problems include digital eye strain, dry eyes, headaches, blurred vision, and increasing rates of myopia (short-sightedness).

The main reasons are prolonged screen exposure, reduced blinking, poor viewing habits, and less time spent outdoors.

Key takeaway: Limit continuous screen time, follow the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds), blink frequently, and ensure children spend adequate time outdoors to protect long-term eye health.

07/06/2026

Natural Ways to Increase GLP-1 for satiety and blood sugar regulation

Prioritize protein: Eggs, fish, chicken, Greek yogurt, whey protein.

Eat more soluble fiber: Oats, chia seeds, flaxseeds, psyllium, legumes.

Include fermented foods: Yogurt, kefir, kimchi.

Add healthy fats: Extra virgin olive oil, nuts.

Feed gut bacteria: Garlic, onions, leeks, asparagus, artichokes.

Helpful Habits

Eat protein and vegetables before carbohydrates.

Walk 10–15 minutes after meals.

Do regular strength training.

Get 7–8 hours of sleep.

Most effective natural GLP-1 diet: High-protein meals combined with fiber-rich vegetables, legumes, yogurt, chia seeds, and healthy fats. This supports satiety, blood sugar control, and weight management.

06/06/2026

A father's health can influence a child's future risk of obesity and metabolic disease. Factors such as obesity, poor diet, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, stress, and physical inactivity may alter s***m biology and affect the child's metabolism.

Fathers also influence their children's eating habits and lifestyle after birth. Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, eating a nutritious diet, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol before conception may help reduce obesity risk in future children.

05/06/2026

Chemical contaminants in food cause more food-related deaths globally than microbes, according to recent research.

While bacteria, viruses, and parasites are responsible for most cases of foodborne illness, chemicals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, and aflatoxins contribute to more deaths because they cause chronic diseases.

Health effects include:
Heart disease
Cancer
Neurological and developmental disorders
Kidney and liver damage

Major sources include contaminated water, polluted soil, certain fish, pesticide residues, and improperly stored grains and nuts.

Reducing exposure involves eating food from reliable sources, washing produce, storing food properly, and limiting foods known to accumulate heavy metals.

Takeaway: Food poisoning germs make more people sick, but long-term exposure to toxic chemicals in food is responsible for a greater share of foodborne deaths worldwide.

04/06/2026

Hair and Overall Health —

Hair can provide clues about your nutrition, hormones, stress levels, and general health.

Excessive shedding, thinning, brittleness, or patchy hair loss may signal nutritional deficiencies, thyroid problems, chronic stress, illness, or autoimmune conditions.

Premature graying is usually genetic but can sometimes be associated with vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disorders, smoking, or oxidative stress.

Healthy hair is typically thick, strong, shiny, and grows consistently, with only normal daily shedding.
Supporting hair health involves adequate protein, vitamins and minerals, good sleep, regular exercise, and stress management.

Bottom line: Hair changes alone do not diagnose disease, but significant changes in hair color, thickness, texture, or shedding can sometimes be an early sign of underlying health issues.

03/06/2026

Long-term strength training is associated with lower death risk.

Key takeaway: 30–120 minutes per week of resistance training appears beneficial. Meta-analyses show about 10–17% lower risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and lung cancer compared with no strength training.

Best result seems to come from combining:

Strength training 2–3 days/week
plus
Aerobic exercise 150 min/week moderate or 75 min/week vigorous

More is not always better; some studies show benefits plateau around 60–120 min/week.

For practical use: squats, push-ups, pull-ups/rows, deadlifts/hip hinges, presses, lunges, carries, and core work are enough.

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http://www.holisticyoga.co/

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