I just listened to an episode of the Rich Roll podcast a few weeks ago, where he interviewed Juliet and Kelly Starrett, the authors of “Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully.” At the beginning of the conversation, they said that in today's digital age, we are bombarded with an overwhelming amount of information at every turn. The internet has opened up a vast repository of knowledge, granting us access to a sea of options for everything we seek, be it the best diet, exercise routines, or morning habits.

Yet, amidst this abundance, many of us find ourselves paralyzed, unsure of what choices to make or what paths to follow. The irony lies in the fact that while we have the means to access anything, we struggle to decide on what truly matters for our well-being. And the Western mind loves sophisticated solutions.

In their book, the authors offer a refreshing perspective to keep your body healthy rooted in simplicity and practicality. They comment that despite the complexity of the modern world, our bodies can find balance by returning to the basics, just as the Yogi branch of Hatha Yoga suggests. Embracing simple, yet profound practices that can be incorporated into anyone's life, regardless of their circumstances.

Juliet states that, and I quote: “if you want to make all of my busy working mom friends scream at the top of their lungs, tell them to do all those things as a morning routine [waking up at 5am, meditating, journaling, visualizing, cold plunges, exercise etc.]… that if they want to be healthy humans, if you want to make them real mad, it's that morning routine stuff,” she continues.

And she is right. Most of us don’t have time do all those things. It’s simply not possible. We all lead busy lives, juggling responsibilities, from raising children to managing our careers, facing the daily challenges that life brings us. The idea of adhering to extravagant morning routines or waking up at the crack of dawn may seem unattainable and unrealistic.

In essence, the Yogi branch of Hatha Yoga and the couple's approach in “Built to Move" converge on the notion that simplicity can lead to one having a healthy body. Embracing basic habits and making them a part of daily life.

Just do your best. With the time you have. Try to be as consistent as possible with simple things like drinking enough water, eating nourishing food, getting enough sleep, receiving a little bit of sunshine, and breathing lungfuls of air. This is all you need. In fact, it is so simple that you may be inclined to discard these suggestions because it talks about nothing new. Nothing sensational. Nothing complex and sophisticated. Nothing that will make you look smarter than the people around you.

You just have to get back to nature. In the sense of doing that which seems the most natural for you. To consume what seems more natural to you. A sane, natural, and normal way of living.