And the actor has conducted himself as such all his life, reveals his yoga guru Suveer Balvi.
Akshay Kumar never talks against his rivals, never badmouths his co-stars and he never gossips. In his 25-year career, he has always been polite and professional and probably works harder than any actor — he has four film releases every year. He still spends time with his wife and kids and even finds time for family holidays. His yoga guru Suveer Balvi demystifies the secret behind his calm demeanour...
Been there, done that
Suveer says that through his lifestyle and upbringing, Akshay has conducted himself like a yogi all his life. “Akshay has the mindset of a yogi, which is uncommon. He was born with the qualities of discipline and focus and he has been like that even before I started teaching him yoga. Like all yogis, he always wakes up at 4 am, eats the right food and keeps his mind and body fit. He followed a regimented, disciplined lifestyle even before his back problems began. In yoga, we call this Atha Yoga Anushasanam, which means yoga is possible in this moment after you achieve self-discipline. Akshay has achieved that already.”
Focussed Kumar
The yoga guru further explains that yoga doesn’t just mean achieving physical fitness or knowing asanas, but that it requires cultivation of discipline and achieving a state of mind where one doesn’t get upset and is perpetually happy. “Our minds are usually disturbed, dull, or distracted, but what Akshay comes from, is a calm place, from where one can more easily work on training the mind to focus. A yogi is one who remains unperturbed under all conditions and Akshay is like that. He doesn’t get disturbed by his environment, nor does he succumb to anger, doesn’t get drawn into unnecessary discussions or criticise anybody… He is unfathomable.”
This and that
Suveer adds that Akshay’s training leans more toward martial arts than yoga. “He practises yoga on and off. When he calls me to his home I go. People who know him closely know that he’s beautiful inside and out. Akshay is a strong man, with deep family values, leads a strict, disciplined life and has a great heart.”
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