Today is International Day of Meditation and a good day to clarify a few myths around this powerful practice. I’ll also be covering some of the questions you have asked me on my Instagram Page on meditation for beginners. What is meditation? Meditation is a practice to calm the mind. In order for the mind...
“If you hold your breath for 10 seconds without coughing, it means you don’t have Covid-19.” “Breathing in hot air from a hairdryer can kill Coronavirus.” “Ginger is a miracle cure for coronavirus.” “Coronavirus can be cured by one bowl of freshly boiled garlic water.” With the raging pandemic, there’s been a simultaneous rise of...
As Covid-19 ravages through the country, one ray of hope that we all can hold on to is vaccination. I know the vaccine stocks are limited right now and states are trying to organize vaccines. But this doesn’t have to be a time where you just sit and wait to get a slot. You can...
A good yoga mat is an indispensable tool for the modern yogi. It provides a cushion for the joints, grip so we don’t slide, temperature control, so we’re not lying on a cold floor, and of course, it’s good hygiene. Depending on the type of yoga you practice, your requirements for a mat may change....
Ayurveda is the ancient Indian science of natural healing. It believes that all of us are born with an inherent physical constitution (Prakriti) that gives us some natural inclinations and advantages. If we live our life in accordance with these natural tendencies we will live successful, healthy lives. However, due to misinformation, suppression, or other...
If you’re a beginner and have lots of yoga questions on your mind about the practice, then you may just find your answers here! I’ve been running Yoga questions and answer sessions on my Instagram Page for a couple of years now. And every month, there were a few questions that would get repeated ever...
Sleep is one of the most important yet overlooked aspects of a healthy lifestyle. A third of our lives are spent sleeping, precious 8 hours of a day are dedicated to it, and missing even a single night’s sleep can slow down our brain and make us forgetful. Miss a few more nights of sleep,...
Staying physically active is an integral part of living a healthy and productive life. While there is a lot of focus on cardio, strength, and flexibility exercises, there’s one critical component that often gets ignored – Balance Exercises. These are particularly important for the elderly. The importance of regularly doing balancing exercises for senior citizens...
This is a guest article by Rishi Piparaiya. If there was anyone who was all geared up to dodge the coronavirus, it was yours truly. Over the past seven months, I stepped out of the house but twice. And not one person has crossed our carefully disinfected threshold since March – no maids, staff, handymen...
Cravings are a part of life, and they will always be there. They’re an indication by our body that something is missing, and it needs to be provided. It’s easy if we crave whole fruits and vegetables. Still, usually, we end up craving sugary, salty, processed foods with little nutritional value. The problem with junk...
