Radio Taiso Exercises and What Do We Have In Ayurveda?
Abstract
Exercise is what makes a man physically and mentally. It provides strength and freshens up the mood. Exercise gives muscles the power and gives a well-built body that looks healthy and beautiful which gives positivity around. Exercise keeps a person healthy. But in today’s life, technology has overtaken the physical activities, in other words paralysed the activities of humans. This has resulted in various metabolic health concerns including obesity, diabetes, anxiety, indigestion, hypertension etc. Faulty dietary habits, drug abuse, faulty lifestyle, stress, malnutrition, lack of physical activity leads to a number of health issues. Obesity attracts a number of diseases therefore managing obesity remains on the top of management criteria that eventually ends a number of problematic symptoms. Here, in the text below, we shall discuss Radio Taiso exercises in detail and we shall also discuss what Ayurveda says regarding this.Let’s discuss!!
Introduction
Radio taiso exercises were first introduced in America to keep Americans healthy. Radio exercises are the warm up workout performed to music and direction from radio broadcasts. Radio taiso exercises originated from the United States, they are well known in Japan and portions of China, North Korea and Taiwan..Japan launched the National Health Exercise Program in November 1928 to commemorate Hirohito’s coronation to the chrysanthemum throne. It was banned following World War II, but it was resumed in 1951. For the last 70 years Radio Taiso has broadcasted the callisthenics regime in the morning at 6:30 and people took part in this program wherever they are. Every age group and every work professional takes part in this radio taiso exercises. It has played a crucial role in the life expectancy of Japanese people and overall wellness of the people of Japan.
Radio Taiso Movements
1. Stretch Up High
Raise arms up in front of the body. Lower arms to the sides.
2. Arms and Legs
Squat whilst swinging arms out to the sides.
3. Arm Circles
Swing arms in full circles. Swing one way, then the other.
4. Chest Stretched
Feet apart. Swing arms out to shoulder level. Then cross arms and swing out again, above the shoulders.
5. Side Stretches
Stretch to one side twice. Repeat on the other side.
6. Forward and Backward Bends
Bend forward and bounce lightly three times. Then bend backwards slightly.
7. Body Twists
Twist four times from side to side, then two big twists on the right.
8. Arm Stretches
Feet apart with hands on the shoulders. Reach up on tiptoe. Return arms to shoulders, then lower arms.
9. Forward Bends
Bend down to one side. Stand up and open your arms out. Repeat on the other side.
10. Circle the Body
Rotate your body and swing your arms in a large circle. Repeat on the opposite side.
11. Jumps
Jump four times with legs together, then do two star jumps.
12. Deep Breaths
Raise arms and breath in. Lower arms and breath out.
Benefits of Radio Taiso Exercises
- It relaxes the mind and muscles
- It improves lung and heart functions and promotes a good blood circulation and boosts the overall functioning of the body organs.
- Reduces fatigue and makes the person feel energetic.
- It improves the posture
- Gives a sound sleep and reduces stress
- It enhances physical fitness and prevent various ailments
- It helps in improving rhythm and coordination.
- It provides a healthy mind by relieving stress.
- It improves digestion.
- It helps in regulation of all the body hormones.
Ayurvedic Aspect
Ayurveda is the science of life, if we literally understand the meaning of the words. The science of life (Ayurveda) tells how to stay healthy by following daily regimen and seasonal regimens as well. In daily regimen, Acharya Charak has mentioned vyayam in dincharya (daily regime). Acharya Charak has mentioned that vyayam is physical activity that provides strength and also acts as an anti-ageing as well as provides stability. The amount of vyayam has also been mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts. It has been said that the amount of vyayam that is to be performed is half of the physical strength. It has been mentioned as ‘ardha bala’ vyayam. People who perform regular vyayam (physical exercises) stay healthy, strong and happy. Also they live for many years.
Herbal Remedies By Planet Ayurveda For Body Strengthening
Planet Ayurveda is a renowned US-FDA registered, GMP certified and ISO 9001:2015 certified US-FDA registered Ayurvedic organisation, which is sticked to the objective of manufacturing/formulating quality Ayurvedic products as mentioned in the various texts of Ayurveda formulations are manufactured without preservatives and additives and other chemicals or artificial flavouring substances which results in a number of ill effects on the body. Products manufactured at Planet Ayurveda are purely organic, halal certified and gluten free. Furthermore they are devoid of any kind of adulteration. Some products are prepared to provide strength and vitality.
Some of the products that provides strength and body mass to the body are given below :
- MUSLI STRENGTH CAPSULES
- TELOMERE BOOSTUP
- TRIBULUS POWER
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. MUSLI STRENGTH CAPSULES
Musli Strength Capsules is a product of Planet Ayurveda and is filled with goodness of gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) and safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum). Both the herbs pacify vata and pitta dosha. It strengthens the muscles and improves nerve conduction. Therefore, Musli Strength Capsules are helpful in providing energy to the body and providing strength to perform exercises.
Dosage : One capsule two times a day with plain water.
2. TELOMERE BOOSTUP
Telomere Boostup is a product of Planet Ayurveda that helps in strengthening the body. Telomere Boostup is filled with the goodness of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), draksha (Vitis vinifera), amla (Emblica officinalis), giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) and moringa (Commiphora wightii). All the herbs boost the immunity and provide strength to the body at cellular levels. Thus it helps in providing strength for exercises.
Dosage : One capsule two times a day with plain water.
3. TRIBULUS POWER
Tribulus Power is a beautiful herbal medicine prepared by Planet Ayurveda that is beneficial in a number of conditions. Tribulus Power contains the strengthening and energising properties of gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). Furthermore, it corrects the neurological dysfunctions as it helps in proper functioning of the neuromuscular structures by strengthening them. Thus it helps in strengthening the body and muscles.
Dosage : One Capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
Conclusion
As we discussed above, exercises are essential that keeps our body fit and healthy and also relieves the stress and promotes a sound sleep and increases stamina. Further it keeps the body fit and active thus increasing the productivity in the work. Doing these exercises the body requires energy and strength thus some of the products of Planet Ayurveda given above effectively provides strength and also helps in building up the body mass. Furthermore, Radio Taiso Exercises are doing great in some nations and India should also initiate this beautiful innovation of keeping the population of India healthy and the nation will progress with all the potential if the Indians are healthy.
