1. The soul exercises involve spiritual exercises. The Christian Holy Bible referred to the soul exercise as Exercise of Godliness (or just godliness). Such exercises include prayers, meditation (that connects you with a higher spiritual being) and fasting. This cannot be complete if I do not mention kindness, goodness, charity, gratitude, forgiveness, truth, justice and any other likewise as core critical examples of soul exercises. Doing these (or anyone) every day strengthens your soul.

2. The mental exercises involve reading, deep thinking and meditation (mindfulness).

3. The physical exercises are the ones we are more familiar with: jogging, push-ups, swimming, riding, walking, etc.

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