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...
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....
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...
Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Restorative... there are so many different styles and schools of Yoga that it can be very hard to choose one. if you're confused and don't know what to pick - then take this quiz! Answer 10 simple and fun questions that will help you narrow down to one practice that might be...
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...
Yoga is a widespread practice today, but for beginners, it can also be overwhelming. There are many different types of Yoga, there are unique and offbeat styles, and it can be both a restorative as well as a very intimidating practice. Because it is such a vast subject, naturally, it is also surrounded by...
Breathing exercises are a very effective way to keep the lungs healthy and improve our breathing capacity. While regularly doing deep breathing is great for our overall physical and mental health, it has become especially important during the times of Covid-19. Various anecdotal stories have been shared from Wuhan to England where people have shared...
