The ride to the best

 

Hello and welcome SYNCbees  

First of all, a very happy new year to each one of you. As we enter the new year, I want to take all of you on the ride to the best. I think we should remember the best moments of the past year to take inspiration from them and work our best in the upcoming year.

So let go SYNC

First, start with our best days which are ELYSIUM days, I still, remember the excitement on everybody's faces when it was finally announced Elysium is offline.

Well, the planning was online, starting months before the event but the execution was on point and offline.

Some are making creatives and decoratives, some helping them, some managing social media, people running for sponsorship, some are writing, some are teaching, some helping, and some just sitting. Everyone had their jobs divided.

And finally, after so much of hard work, we had fun, learned and enjoyed so much in Elysium.

After the happy day, there were some sad days too as it was time to say bye to the experienced ones and say hi to the learning ones.

This was a time when people were happy, sad, and nervous at the same time. Happy because now it was time to be a part of the Apex, sad because we didn't want to say bye, and nervous because we saw some candidates crying after their interviews. 

But after all, we got our new APEX, and they have done a great job. Cheers to them.

We had a little farewell for the old APEX and a personal award ceremony. (we got scolded for that but anyway)

Then comes the Our pride, international Yoga day.

We did a lot of the activities like power yoga, laughter day, and yoga through art, and also we got a chance to spread awareness about yoga in Mumbai.

We also get a chance to teach yoga to our teachers and this time we get to be on the another side.

We also got a chance to go and visit an NGO, where we became children with some hyperactive and intelligent bunch of kids.

This year SYNC also organized a 30-day yoga and fitness program FITNESSIA.

The 30 days were filled with fun and fitness

Starting from September 12 to 3rd October including programs like Folk dance, music therapy, breathing workshop, confession box gym 101, Garba workshop, and many more.

2022 was a great year for SYNC and its bees and I hope 2023 brings more fun, fitness, and friends into our lives.

Hope you all like it.

Bye, bye have a great and the happiest year ahead.

Cheers to SYNC.

A 3-minute Japanese drill.

 

Healthy habits are learnt through rigorous practice serving a healthy body. Initially, many of us had forgotten the importance of those minimalist efforts made in order to serve the purpose of achieving a healthy and happy lifestyle. Today we'll go back in time to Japan and experience a traditional practice of their daily routine that anyone of us can adopt simply through repetition and discipline.‘Rajio Taisou’ also known as Radio exercise is one of the common features of summer in Japan. Let us now examine the way in which it is executed. As all of us comprehend that our bodies move naturally if we hear a theme song or a piano sound. Well, have you ever noticed elderly people in the park doing calisthenics? Have you ever seen students doing exercises in their physical education classes or starring in Japanese anime? Have you ever come across students gathering in the park or school early in the morning during their summer vacations? 

It is a calisthenic 10-minute exercise programme broadcast on NHK, Japan’s public broadcasting station, that guides warm-up exercises while playing piano music. It was created for people of all ages to do on their own, and there is also a version that allows us to do it while sitting, so everyone from children to the elderly can participate. It is regarded as a simple and effective exercise that employs simple motions to engage muscles of the entire body. 

‘Directions to Practice Rajio Taisou’

The entire program is divided into two sections including 13 different motions in each and every section. This is followed for approximately 3 minutes. The first section aims to increase physical strength in people of all ages. The first half part of it is known as “Rajio Taisou Dai ichi '' whereas the second half is known as “Rajio Taisou Dai ni '' is aimed at a younger generation, primarily for muscle training. 

Following are the 13 standard motions included in part one: 

1. The first step starts from rotating your arms and stretching them. Raise your arms up from your sides, then stretch your back and bring your arms down from your side. 

2. Cross your arms and spread them while bending your legs up and down. Bend your knees and swing your arms. This will help strengthen your body structure. 

3. Move your arms around. Swing your arms around in full circles to the outside and then back in. 

4. Take a step back (chest out) , spread your legs to the left, open your shoulders, swing your arms, stretch your chest with an inward breath. It enables to relieve tension or pain and increases blood circulation.

5. Start turning your body sideways. Bend sideways with one arm up and over your head, then stretch your side twice from the right. 

6. This includes bending your body back and forth. Bend forward three times to touch the ground, then bounce with your hands on your waist and backbend. 

7. Now, begin with a swing. Commence with swinging your arms and twist your body first to the left, then to the right. This helps in  decreasing body and back stiffness. 

8. Stretch your body along with your arms in both the directions up and down. Hands are supposed to be on your shoulders with your legs spread to the left, stretch up then down. 

9. Extend your chest out and then bend your body diagonally downwards. Then bend towards your right toe twice, then up and open your arms, stretch your chest and then down towards your left. Repeat the same in order to alleviate lower back pain. 

10. This step includes rotating your entire body by making a circle using your upper body and then repeat the similar from the other side. 

11. Perform a double leg jump by hopping on both feet up four times, end this step by closing your legs two times. 

12. Open out your arms apart and then start bending and stretching your legs. Act  along a light squat by swinging your arms. 

13. The last step is as above: Take a deep breath and slowly stretch both arms. Try to control your breathing by taking deep breaths in and out while moving your arms up and down. 

In case you're someone who loves following fitness routines by demonstrating and watching people exercise on YouTube.  You can consider those videos and seek some help from them as well. This three minute Japanese stretch encourages using momentum and weight of our own body without the need of any gym equipment. It is believed to be a key to life longevity and better health conditions. We can all follow this effortless way to lesser diseases and improved blood flow with numerous other benefits. That’s all for today. We hope that ‘Rajio Taisou’ makes a place among abounding hearts. Thank you for sparing your valuable time and giving it a read. See you in our upcoming blog. 

By Pratiksha (Team SYNC)

Nature: The secret tip to keep you fit..

 

'Beautiful things don't crave for attention' 

said the world famous Irish writer, James thurber. The greatest example in front of us.

It never demands our attention and so sometimes nature gets underrated. But here, let me try to prove how helpful and beneficial nature is for maintaining a good health and how it knowingly or unknowingly plays an important role in keeping us fit and healthy

Nature is the source of all emotions, all living and non living factors of life.

We have all took birth from nature.

And therefore if we have a problem, why search for solutions elsewhere, when you have your mother nature welcoming you open hands, with the right solutions.

• Let me list down what I'm trying to convey through this write up.

1. Regarding mental health benefits, nature has a very wide definition. It can mean green spaces like parks, woodland or forests and blue spaces like rivers, wetlands, beaches or canals. It also includes trees on an urban street, private gardens, verges and even indoor plants or window boxes. Surprisingly, even watching nature documentaries is good for our mental health. This is great news as it means the mental health benefits of nature can be made available to nearly every one of us, no matter where we live. In short, nature could be the best therapist in your city.
2. Regarding physical health, in a study of 20,000 people, a team led by Mathew White of the European Centre for Environment & Human Health at the University of Exeter, found that people who spent two hours a week in green spaces — local parks or other natural environments, either all at once or spaced over several visits — were substantially more likely to report good health and psychological well-being than those who don’t. Two hours was a hard boundary: The study, showed there were no benefits for people who didn’t meet that threshold. 

Spending time in nature can lower blood pressure and stress hormone levels, reduce nervous system arousal, enhance immune system function, increase self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and improve mood. So nature is possibly the best doctor in your locality!

• Talking about diseases, here too we have nature at rescue.

Treatment using earth, air, sunlight, water and a regulated, primarily raw vegetarian diet to treat a spectrum of medical conditions could be the best solution with out any side effects. It is now often referred to as Naturopathy, a designation which reflects early 20th century professionalization. 

Widely known as Prakrtic Chikitsa in India, naturopathy could be solutions to high health risk diseases like heart attacks and even cancers.

Naturopathy focuses on Trusted Source:

The body’s capacity to heal itself.

Preventing health problems.

A personal responsibility to optimize health.

Naturopathic treatment plans focus on education and prevention. They often emphasize diet, exercise, and stress management.

Nature itself provides us with the solutions to all our problems. It contributes to mental fitness which further enhances our physical health.

We all originated from nature, and in the end we go back to nature. So why don't we respect our mother nature and run to her for solutions.

Let's build a strong world, a healthy world, and get inspired from our forefathers, who always lived close to nature.

By Lenha Safiya( SYNC )

Dance to your Own Beat

 

If you are bored with a workout and don't want to run miles to keep yourself fit, try dancing.💃

Dancing is a great way to express yourself and at the same time keep yourself healthy and fit, there are many forms of dancing like zumba, garbha, bangra and much more.

Dance not only makes your heart best fast but it also increases the production of happy harmons (Serotonin. Dopamine. Endorphins) in your body.

So we can say that it not only keeps us physical but mentaly fit too.

So what are the benefits from dance.

1. Dancing Improves The Body’s Flexibility

A healthy body needs joints and muscles to be flexible; something that dance can really help with. Most dance styles involve a great range of motion and movement, allowing major muscle groups to be flexed and properly worked out. As a result, the dancer’s body should soon become more nimble.

2. Dancing Yourself To A Happier Mind

As well as making your body feel fitter and healthier, regular dancing exercise will also reduce mental tension and lead you on the path to a stress-free mind. Dance stimulates happiness and endorphins in the brain to alleviate day-to-day worries and concerns. 

3. Helps to socialise 

It allows you to make friends and improve your social skills. Whether you’re already a vivacious party machine, or a perennial social leper, dancing could soon entail better self-confidence and new social opportunities.

4. Fact: Dancing Creates Better Blood

Dancing exercise controls cholesterol levels in the blood, as well as helping to set blood sugar levels. If you suffer from high blood pressure then dancing could well be the prime exercise for you.

Mental illness : A war with self

"There is hope even when your brain tells you there isn't" - John Green 

As you read the quote above, every dark cloud has to pass away and the sun has to shine again.

Today, 80%of the youth is suffering from depression and mental disorders and most of them are unaware and the one's who realize don't want to speak it out . 

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Individuals with psychological disorders are at greater risk for decreased quality of life, educational difficulties, lowered productivity and poverty, social problems, vulnerability to abuse, and additional health problems. 

Mental illness is a leading cause of disability. Untreated mental illness can cause severe emotional, behavioral and physical health problems.

Unaddressed mental health problems can have a negative influence on homelessness, poverty, employment, safety, and the local economy. They may impact the productivity of local businesses and health care costs, impede the ability of children and youth to succeed in school, and lead to family and community disruption.

According to the National Institute for Mental Health, over 90 percent of suicides have depression or another mental disorder as factors.

Mental health problems typically do not cause physical symptoms in and of themselves. Depression, however, can indirectly cause weight loss, fatigue and loss of libido, among others. Eating disorders, a separate class of mental health disorders, can cause malnutrition, weight loss, amenorrhea in women, or electrolyte imbalances caused by self-induced vomiting. This makes eating disorders among the most deadly of mental health disorders.

In the short-term, mental health problems can cause people to be alienated from their peers because of perceived unattractive personality traits or behaviors. They can also cause anger, fear, sadness and feelings of helplessness if the person does not know or understand what is happening. 

But you know if there is problem there is a solution too...

Mental illness can be cured with therapy and meditation. It is seen in many case that with regular meditation and pranayam our stress level decrease and positive thoughts increase, also it activated our happy hormones and improves concentration. 

And it is not important to start meditation after stress and depression , it always said prevention is better than cure , so start your mediation from today itself , give your self some time, love and care because you deserve it.

Giving time to yourself and surviving through the hard is what makes a person win!

By Tanisha Innani(Team SYNC)

Dose drinking more water actually improve your body.

 Hey Reader! Welcome back! In today's Blog, you'll get to know if water actually improves your body or not.

So the simple answer to this question is - Yes, drinking water does improve your body in different ways!

The human body comprises around 70% water.

It’s commonly recommended that you drink eight 8-ounce (237-mL) glasses of water per day.

Although there’s little science behind this specific rule, staying hydrated is important.

Here are 7 evidence-based health benefits of drinking plenty of water.

1. Helps maximize physical performance

If you don’t stay hydrated, your physical performance can suffer.

This is particularly important during intense exercise or high heat.

Dehydration can have a noticeable effect if you lose as little as 2% of your body’s water content. However, it isn’t uncommon for athletes to lose as much as 6–10% of their water weight via sweat.

This can lead to altered body temperature control, reduced motivation, and increased fatigue. It can also make exercise feel much more difficult, both physically and mentally.

2. Significantly affects energy levels and brain function

Your brain is strongly influenced by your hydration status.

Studies show that even mild dehydration, such as the loss of 1–3% of body weight, can impair many aspects of brain function.

3. May help prevent and treat headaches

Dehydration can trigger headaches and migraine in some individuals.

Research has shown that a headache is one of the most common symptoms of dehydration.

4. May help relieve constipation

Constipation is a common problem that’s characterized by infrequent bowel movements and difficulty passing stool.

Increasing fluid intake is often recommended as a part of the treatment protocol, and there’s some evidence to back this up.

5. May help treat kidney stones

Urinary stones are painful clumps of mineral crystal that form in the urinary system.

The most common form is kidney stones, which form in the kidneys.

There’s limited evidence that water intake can help prevent recurrence in people who have previously gotten kidney stones.

6. Helps prevent hangovers

A hangover refers to the unpleasant symptoms experienced after drinking alcohol.

Alcohol is a diuretic, so it makes you lose more water than you take in. This can lead to dehydration.

Although dehydration isn’t the main cause of hangovers, it can cause symptoms like thirst, fatigue, headache, and dry mouth.

7. Can aid weight loss

Drinking plenty of water can help you lose weight.

This is because water can increase satiety and boost your metabolic rate.

Some evidence suggests that increasing water intake can promote weight loss by slightly increasing your metabolism, which can increase the number of calories you burn on a daily basis.

Thank youu!  I hope you found this blog interesting and meaningful. See you in next blog! 😁

By Aryan Veerwani (Team SYNC)

Sports: To make your lifestyle better

 

Hey Reader! Welcome back. In today’s blog, today you’ll get to know about how sports can make your lifestyle better. 

How much can playing sports improve your health and fitness? Science has confirmed that playing sports is an excellent way to boost your health and fitness.

Playing sport is generally an excellent way to improve your health and fitness. Sometimes you don’t feel the motivation to pound away on a treadmill or in the gym, but an invitation to play some sport would get you moving. While playing sports is not a substitute for your workout, you can embrace many benefits that would help you stay on top of your health and fitness. The following are the sports that can create a significant impact on your lifestyle:

1. Swimming 

While your muscles are getting a good workout, your cardiovascular system is, too. Swimming makes your heart and lungs strong. Swimming is so good for you that researchers share it may even reduce your risk of death. Compared with inactive people, swimmers have about half the risk of death. Some other studies have shown that swimming may help lower blood pressure level and control blood sugar level. While more research needs to be done in this area, the researchers conclude that swimming is a potentially powerful way to relieve stress quickly.

2. Tennis 

 

Tennis can be a great workout and lots of fun. Playing tennis has many health benefits including:

 

• increasing aerobic capacities

• lowering resting heart rate and blood pressure

• improving metabolic function

• increasing bone density

• lowering body fat

• improving muscle tone, strength and flexibility

• increasing reaction times

 

3. Football

 

Football counts towards your recommended amount of aerobic activity and brings benefits including reducing your risk of certain chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. It will help improve your overall cardiovascular health and you should see your endurance increase over time if played frequently.

The combination of running, walking, sprinting and kicking can bring benefits including increased stamina, improved cardiovascular health, reduced body fat, improved muscle strength and tone, increased bone strength and improved coordination.

4. Cricket.

Cricket fever is in the air, nowadays. Cricket helps in so many ways:-

• Increased Stamina and Endurance: the constant running across the field helps to increase stamina.

• Balance: balance is also something one can improve through this sport because of the utmost concentration required while playing cricket.

• Flexibility: learning to move freely is something that comes with practice in cricket, thus improving on flexibility of an individual.

• Coordination: when catching or throwing the ball, a cricket player improves his hand eye coordination

• Cardio: Cricket includes a lot of throwing and sprinting across the field, which is a great cardiovascular activity.

• Improved Motor Skills: Bowling, batting and catching the ball require gross motor skills. These are such activities that make the large body muscles to work.

• Muscle Toning: like any other sport, cricket also helps with gaining and toning your muscles.

 

 

This is all for today, I hope you got some meaningful understanding from today’s blog. Thank you for your precious time, see you all in the next blog.  😄

By Aryan Veerwani(Team SYNC).