Youngsters still have this questions in mind and thinks that yoga is only meant for someone who is a sanyasi or senior citizen . I want to pen down the below differences to make it easy to understand and choose between the two.
– Anupama Khandelwal
| Yoga | Gymnasiums |
| Yoga works on your internal organs and helps detox the body from within. This leads to a feeling of balance, inner fulfilment, and mental relaxation. | Gym sessions focus on boosting your cardiovascular health and toning, without any focus on the aspect of mental health. However, the rush of endorphins after exercising will definitely make you feel better. |
| Cheaper classes | Expensive training |
| No machinery required | Lot of machines are required |
| Space only equivalent to the yoga mat | lot of space is required to set up the machinery |
| Easy to be picked up by beginners | Need proper training and knowledge to use the gym equipment |
| Yoga has been used since ancient times to heal lifestyle diseases and detox the body. | Gym workouts don’t get rid of any diseases that are developing internally |
| Since yoga is gentle on the mind and body, you don’t get a lot of cravings. You also end up eating mindfully since you feel emotionally healthy. | The hard workouts help boost your appetite, but it’s essential that you eat healthy right after your gym sessions to avoid binging on junk food. |
