I think we all can agree that this is one of the more important years in the course of humanity. The world is healing, having gone through a health roller coaster in the last three years. As a result of the pandemic, we have woken up to health and wellness like never before. We have slowly realised that our physical and mental health are integrated. Wellness is on everyone’s mind and priority list. In a way, we are recalibrating, and the world is setting a new health order.
Even if you have not given much thought to your health before, now could be the time to pay attention to your holistic health. To start from a place where we are only beginning to understand, wellness is not just about maintaining a healthy weight or visiting a gym, but about developing an attitude to maintain our physical, mental and social health in the long run.
Surprisingly, as we are going ahead in time, we are also turning back in history to imbibe the wisdom of our ancestors and ancient practices. Yoga and meditation have become essential in fighting the stress caused by a fast-paced, technology-savvy lifestyle. While modern means have allowed us to remain connected, it has also turned out to be a distraction, challenging our focus and mindfulness aplenty.
In fact, this has caused deep repercussions. We are much more sedentary now, our mind is swaying between information and notification alerts making us preoccupied and clumsy at managing life overall. Many are grappling with mental health issues like anxiety, panic attacks and depression caused by a lot of these factors. So a mindful and holistic approach to handle day-to-day life will help navigate the various twists and turns of life better.
Soulveda unravels for you the wellness trends of 2023 that are deep rooted in our ancient practices.
Free air living
“Some old-fashioned things like air and sunshine are hard to beat,” said acclaimed American children’s books author Laura Ingalls Wilder. When the Covid lockdowns hit us, the confinement and the inability to soak in fresh air and sunshine, put many among us into an uneasy mental stress. However, a crisis is often the best teacher too. We are now cherishing our ‘outdoor time’ even more. Soaking in some sunshine is really stress busting and is one of the best ways to break the monotony of a fast-paced but hectic life. Just breathe in some fresh air and feel the difference it makes to your day and mind.
Swedish people follow the concept of ‘Friluftsliv’ or ‘free-air-living’. Despite facing extreme winter conditions, they try to spend as much time as possible outdoors. Many of us live in countries that have ample sunshine and great weather. To improve productivity and feel better, it is imperative that we develop a lifestyle that is less hooked to screens and remaining indoors and more about going out and getting some sunshine.
Sleep as a wellness tool
Unfortunately, technology has also robbed us of our precious sleep. Sleep seems to be the easiest to compromise for most of us even though we realise how badly sleep deprivation hits us the next day or even week.
While we have the flexibility to work at our own pace and place today, we are somehow sacrificing sleep to meet work deadlines or even worse, to browse social media mindlessly.
Sleep is a period during which the brain is engaged in several activities necessary to life—which are closely linked to quality of life,” says Johns Hopkins sleep expert and neurologist Mark Wu. It is during sleep that most of the repair and replenishment happens in our body.
Sleep is also one of the best ways to calm your mind and relax yourself. If nothing else is working on a hard day, it is recommended to hit a cosy, comfortable bed to catch some deep sleep for best results. Not only a deep slumber, a regular routine for sleep matters too. So catch a good amount of sleep at the same time every day and do not sacrifice it for anything!
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