Arjun Bajaj, the CEO and Founder of Daiwa, says feeling frustrated in this lockdown period, is quite natural, however, that does not mean one can compromiseand.
Sharing his fitness routine with ET Panache, the television brand boss said, ‘Keeping that mantra alive in me, I have found my own unique routine, to keep myself motivated and also stay fit. I have hooked myself to YouTube fitness channels and several, which comes with handy guides on indoor. Whether you are willing to pay for an app or find free options, the choices are now endless.’
The transition from ‘work from office’ to ‘work from home’ has not been very easy for Bajaj. He is thankful to the digital age for being able to adapt to a new routine. ‘We have geared our ecosystem with all the necessary tools such as cloud-based frameworks, VPNs, texting, Skype, Zoom call conferencing, etc to keep the team and ongoing operations connected. These tools have created a seamless communication flow between the employees and the leadership team enabling them to work upon the critical areas and cover up lost opportunities effectively.’
Work from home could be emotionally and mentally challenging. So, as an alternative, Daiwa hosts team building exercises and connects virtually once a week or so to catch up with the employees assuring them that they are all in this together.
In terms of working out, Bajaj has been enjoying virtual training sessions, balancing it with right food intake, which otherwise is quite disorganised, with his work travel.
The experience of working from home has a mixed response at the moment, Bajaj shared because of the uncertainty looming. ‘WFH has helped me with more time at disposal, since the working situation is under my control. Working remotely, has helped me to be more focused and productive, without the worry of co-workers stopping by for ‘just a quick question’,’ he shared.
In terms of working out, Bajaj has been enjoying virtual training sessions, balancing it with right food intake, which otherwise is quite disorganised, with his work travel. ‘Overall WFH offers flexibility, liberty, and opportunities for you to create healthier habits while remaining productive,’ he shared.
The last few days have been a complete uncharted territory for the company. ‘In this time period, we have realised that flexibility to any business is extremely critical. Another thing which I have learnt in this time period, is that it’s not just about the CEOs or leadership teams’ preparedness during crisis situations, it is about creating an ecosystem which can help businesses to work together. During the WFH period, I realised that patience and decisive thinking is the only route to any path of success,’ Bajaj ended.
Aerial, Acrobatic, Aqua: 5 Types Of Yoga That Are Becoming A Fitness Trend
Fitness First
Yoga is more than a form of workout. It helps you relax, improves mental health, and pushes you towards a healthier lifestyle. The ancient Indian form of workout has gained immense popularity all over the world.
People are opening up to the idea of experimenting with their fitness routine, and yoga with a twist is the new rage amongst health enthusiasts. Combining yoga with acrobatics and Pilates works wonders for people who are looking to add flexibility and mental-well-being to the mix.
On International Yoga Day, here’s a round-up of five types of yoga that taking over the fitness world.
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Aerial Yoga
Aerial Yoga, as its name suggests, is a gravity-defying technique inspired by Pilates. Poses in this form require a nylon or silk hammock hanging from the ceiling.
Bringing Pilates, yoga and cardio under one form, it is touted as one of the best ab exercises of all time. This form of workout focuses on stretching body muscles, strengthening upper back and the spine.
Acro-Yoga
One of the most interesting and old forms, this one combines acrobatics, yoga, Thai massage and healing arts in one form. Deemed as one of the most vigorous and risky forms of the ancient Indian workout, this one requires strength, flexibility and technique training.
In order to practice acro-yoga, one must have a partner. Over time, it helps one get a stronger core, muscles, arms, chest and may also improve relationships over time.
Aqua Yoga
Going by its name, aqua yoga requires people to practice poses inside water. While one can opt for a warm water pool, open water sources are better options for this form of yoga.
Using the principles of basic yoga like breathing and mindfulness, it has a soothes impact on people and strengthens the whole body, and facilitates pain-free movement. Given its mental well-being benefits, aqua yoga is believed to be a healing activity.
Wheel Yoga
Props are add more value and fun to the yoga poses. Wheel yoga is performed using a rubber and fibre-based wheel that pushes the stretches and the fitness routine. used to deepen yoga practise and taking it to a new level.
One of the biggest benefits of this form is that it makes back-bends and inversions easier. Other benefits of this form includes improved flexibility, better breathing and lower risk of injuries.