7th April,2024, Mumbai: This World Health Day, according to writer-director Anuraadha Tewari, everyone should prioritise looking after their mental and physical health. She claims that although awareness is growing progressively, there is still much work to be done.
Despite being the home of yoga, I believe India lacks a culture that is particularly focused on physical fitness, Says Anuradha
“Despite the fact that everyone is aware that health is wealth, for some reason, until something breaks down or becomes something urgent, individuals rarely really take care of their health. Despite being the home of yoga, I believe India lacks a culture that is particularly focused on physical fitness. I believe it’s because we haven’t fully assimilated modern culture yet. Having said that, I believe that health—which goes beyond physical fitness—is becoming more and more of a priority, especially in light of the pandemic and the millennial and Gen Z generations in particular. Everyone is interested in mental health as much as physical health, and I believe it is undoubtedly rising in importance, the speaker claims.
Everything you do in life ought to be balanced,says Anuradha
Conversely, some people go overboard with their diets and exercise plans. Some folks take their workout regimen too seriously. I simply believe that everything you do in life ought to be balanced. Anything you do that is too regimented, cerebral, and heartless will ultimately have a negative effect on your personality. In light of this, all I would advise is that you choose a medium and use it without depriving yourself of pleasure. Don’t deny yourself any pleasures. No matter how hard you are on yourself, make it something that consistently makes you happy,” she advises.
What is the fitness routine of Anuradha ?
Find out from her how she maintains her health. “Just be in touch with yourself,” she continues. Make sure you assess your physical and emotional well-being. I believe that simply doing that, half of the issue and stress are resolved.
She continues, “Do something basic that can be incorporated into your daily routine, like brushing your teeth, rather than going into a sort of binge like trying to go to the gym and stopping or suddenly going on a diet and stopping.” Hence, I believe that going for a walk is the greatest thing to do, whether you go to the gym or not. Just set aside some time to go for a stroll that lasts at least 20 minutes.
She continues by saying that one must be more practical. Determining what is best for you is vital. Think much more broadly about it, and I wholeheartedly endorse the Indian perspective—whether it takes the form of Ayurveda or something else entirely. Be much more all-encompassing, and I believe the outcomes will stay longer and be free of side effects,” she says.
By-Sapna Meena