THE SECOND PILLAR OF YOGA – RECREATION ( VIHARA IN SANSKRIT )
To regain lost vigor and get a sense of joy, refreshment, and satisfaction you have to have leisure-time activities almost every day. This activities are an essential part of human life and are shaped by everyone’s interest, possibilities, and surroundings.
We all have natural inclinations towards doing some activities with ease and passion. They can be done with others, or on your own. They can be active or passive. These recreational activities give you relief from tension and fatigue created by repetitive work, studies or other life responsibilities. They release stress from your body and create a feeling of detachment in your mind.
Today, good health and happiness are not simply happening. You have to commit to your health and earn it.Only by setting up clear intentions on changing your life and changing your attitude you will open up to your fullest potential. Taking time to nurture oneself provides a sense of balance and wellbeing. In order to fully enjoy your leisure time activity, you want to select activities that resonate with you satisfying your physical, mental, emotional and social needs. People who take activities such as walking, hiking, yoga, meditation, have fewer visits to the doctor and manage better everyday stress. Ask yourself, if you do have such restorative fruitful activities:
Do you have weekly recreational activities that establish a routine?
Are you committed to what you start to do?
Do you have relaxation techniques that work for you?
Do you notice how others around you benefit from your health and well being?
It is proved that when people organize their time and create space for what they love to do they live healthier and happier. Take half an hour everyday for active relaxation, walking, playing games, hobbies, creative activities that connect you with positive emotions, laughter, joy, detachment, and contentment.
“If bread is the first necessity of life, recreation is a close second.” Edward Bellamy
Warmly,
Maria,