Spiritual Exercises & Martial Arts

Yoga can be a spiritual practice, or just a form of purely physical exercise. Pilates is a physical fitness system that teaches awareness of breath and alignment of the spine and strengthens the muscles. Tai Chi is a set of movements that improve and maintain health, create a sense of relaxation and keep qi flowing. Martial arts also have a deep sense of spirituality. Whichever method you have chosen, you can talk about it in this forum.

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Physical activities

People of all ages, both male and female, benefit from regular physical activity. Significant health benefits can be obtained by including a moderate amount of physical activity (e.g., 30 minutes of brisk walking or raking leaves, 15 minutes of running, or 45 minutes of playing volleyball) on most, if not all, days of the week. Through a modest increase in daily activity, most people can improve their health and quality of life. Physical activity reduces the risk of premature mortality in general, and of coronary heart disease, hypertension, colon cancer, and diabetes mellitus in particular. Physical activity also improves mental health and is important for the health of muscles, bones, and joints. This category contains topics on cardio exercises and weightlifting, spiritual exercises like yoga and tai chi, outdoor activities like running, cycling, skiing, so take your pick!