Sitting Is the New Smoking – Move, Breathe, Live

04/09/2025 8 min
Sitting Is the New Smoking – Move, Breathe, Live

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Episode Synopsis


Sitting too long disrupts your energy, health, and focus. This episode explores how conscious movement, especially alternating between sitting and standing, can boost vitality and align body, mind, and spirit. Grounded in Ayurvedic wisdom, it’s a call to embody presence through posture, rhythm, and breath throughout your day.
In this episode, you will learn:

Why sitting is called the new smoking
How standing boosts prana and clarity
Ayurvedic views on movement and posture
Practical tips to reduce daily stagnation
How to align your desk time with awareness

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to weekly wellness
(00:26) The impact of sitting on health
(01:28) Benefits of standing desks
(02:00) Scientific and Ayurvedic insights
(03:39) Dynamic movement and conscious posture
(05:27) Balancing sitting and standing
(07:19) Practical tips for desk workers
(07:37) Conclusion and community engagement

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