By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, India You may spend hours lifting, running, or sweating in pursuit of fitness — but what you do after the workout could determine whether your muscles grow stronger or silently break down. Most people skip post-exercise stretching, assuming it’s optional or outdated. Yet science and traditional wisdom—from Ayurveda to modern sports medicine—agree that stretching after exercise is the key to rebooting

By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, India The Great Misconception of Modern Yoga Today, yoga has become a billion-dollar industry — filled with colorful mats, Instagram-perfect poses, and fitness-driven trends. Yet, as the body bends, the mind often remains restless. Have we mistaken the shadow for the substance? According to Sage Patanjali, “Yogaḥ chitta vritti nirodhaḥ” — Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind. In other

By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, India. What if your back pain, diabetes risk, or even mood...