How to do the Lotus Pose (Padmasana) – Steps, Precautions, Variations
Lotus Pose or Padmasana is one of the most important of all yoga postures. By practising this posture your hips, knees and ankles start to loosen up and become flexible. It helps rejuvenate the nerves by allowing more blood to flow easily in your thighs and legs. Sitting in Padmasana (Lotus Position) also tones your […]
How to let go of Expectations – Using Mindfulness?
Ever since I was a kid I was surrounded by expectations of my parents, siblings, teachers, friends and society. Yes, I grew up in a very controlled environment of performance pressure. As a result, once I grew up and took charge of my life – I found great value in freedom and having the choice […]
The Empty Boat Story – Zen Lessons on Anger
Buddhist Monk Short Story: The Empty Boat Story – Journey Begins There was a monk who lived in a monastery. He took it on himself to meditate in a faraway place from his monastery, where there was no other human being. Thus, he woke up at the crack of dawn and headed towards a distant […]
How Protect yourself from Wuhan Coronavirus (2019 – nCoV)
At present, there are no vaccines available that can protect you against human coronavirus infection. The ways to reduce the risk of infection is the only way to safeguard you and others around you. You may be able to reduce the risk of infection by following the coronavirus preventive tips below: As per a Tweet […]
What is Mindfulness? Benefits of Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is becoming fully aware of every moment in regard to who we are, our feelings, our breath, thoughts, circumstances, the environment and our body. It is simply living fully in the moment by becoming willfully conscious and building awareness. Mindfulness Practice is : “Paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, […]
How to bring Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief – Stretch, Exercises and Yoga
Stress has a direct effect on your body without you even realising it. It could be the reason for major health issues. The stressed mind has a tendency to pass the tension to certain areas of your body, especially the neck and shoulders. Remember, mind has a direct connection with the body. As a result, […]
Best time to do Sirsasana – Can we do Headstand in Evening?
One of the most asked questions I used to hear when I just started practising Yoga was “What is the Best time to do Sirsasana?” “Can we do Headstand in the evening?” And I was surprised to see my Yoga Guru (Teacher) answer that one could easily do Sirsasana (headstand) for half an hour by […]
3 Yoga Breathing Exercises for Air Pollution
Yoga Breathing Exercises for Air Pollution – explained in Detail: Diwali Festival has come and gone. Leaving you with a thick envelope of smog and hazardous air quality in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and other neighbouring states. There is a huge amount of speculation on the reasons for the rise in Air Pollution. The […]
Mary Kom Quotes – Famous Inspirational Sports Quotes
Mary Kom Quotes, Life, Medals and Awards Chungneijang Mary Kom Hmangte (born March 1st 1983) is a living legend and Indian Olympic Boxer from Manipur. Mary Kom was nicknamed ‘Magnificient Mary’ being the only woman boxer to qualify for the Summer Olympics. Also, she is the only woman boxer who won a medal in each […]
Crying has its Benefits – Do you know the Reason Why?
When I think of my first memories of crying – I recall sibling fights with Grandma intervening to say “Boys don’t cry” or “Take it like a man.” Little did I know back then that shedding tears has its benefits. Do you know, women have six times prolactin – a hormone related to crying than […]