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 Most people skip post-exercise stretching, assuming it’s optional or outdated.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 The Bridge Between Body and Cosmos What if a single yoga posture could harmonize your body’s entire energy system—from the root of your spine to the crown of your head—while rejuvenating your nervous system and awakening your mind? Chakrasana, also known as the Wheel Pose, is one of the rare asanas in yogic tradition that simultaneously activates all seven chakras. In an age of stress, digital f

By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, India Can your workouts actually make you smarter? Emerging neuroscience says yes — physical exercise is not just about muscle growth; it’s about neurogenesis — the birth of new brain cells. Once believed impossible after adulthood, modern research has overturned this myth. Your brain is constantly capable of regeneration — and you can literally train it to grow sharper, more resilient, and younger. I