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6 Tips to Silence your Mind During Yoga

Posted March 11, 2019 by Arka 1797 1 0

6 Tips to Silence your Mind During Yoga How many times have you been doing yoga or been in a yoga class and thought about how much money you could have saved if you just stayed home last weekend? How you should really buy that eco-friendly yoga mat or a random song humming in your head? How the teacher is doing so well or wow I can’t believe I’m doing this pose so well! Well, surely some variation of these thoughts has crossed your mind in the middle of an asana. Living in a busy world, with tons of responsibilities to fulfil and remember all the mental notes we have made, our mind has forgotten what being quiet is like. But as simple as the words “silence your mind” sound, it’s very tricky. With our shrinking attention spans, paying...

Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Patients

Posted March 4, 2019 by Arka 1236 3 0

Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Patients Cancer continues to plague humankind more than ever before and it is estimated that in the next ten years its incidence will increase more than 75% globally. The cause of this deadly disease is not known and the cure is as taxing as the disease itself. Its high time to find a therapy that can complement the current line of treatment that can help cancer patients achieve holistic recovery. Yoga has been positively impacting generations all over the world. Over the centuries its potential has been tapped by the young and old all alike to reap several health benefits. Its positive impact on controlling the mind and the senses is known by many however not many are aware that Yoga benefits even Cancer...

3 Surprising Health Benefits of Meditation

Posted February 6, 2019 by Arka 1324 0 0

Information about Meditation ‘Aummmmmmm…….’ Just the mere sound of this single word evokes positive vibrations throughout the body. ‘Aum’ Chanting is a form of Yogic meditation or Dhyana. The practice of Dhyana or Meditation which dates back to several centuries, is more relevant today than ever before. This ancient wisdom which belonged to our sages has helped not only those who seek spirituality but also those who simply wish to unwind. The profound idea of looking inwards and connecting with oneself has helped generations achieve a sense of calm, balance and gratitude. The thought that one can be at peace with the world only if one is at peace with oneself, rings true in today’s fast paced era of digitalisation. Having been an ardent...

Yoga: The Cause of Extreme Happiness

Posted January 10, 2019 by Arka 1275 1 0

We hear a lot of contemplation on what is the purpose of life and there is so much discussion on having goals in every sphere of life from marks for students, to targets for salesmen, to weight loss or financial milestones. But in my humble opinion, the ultimate objective behind all of the above is to simply be happy. If every moment of our life can be full of happiness, it will manifest in everything we say or do. Life throws different stimuli at us every time and we do not control the stimulus at most times. But we are in full control of our response to the stimulus and thus whatever be the situation, from having a heartbreak to getting a pink slip, from facing a health challenge to financial woes, we can choose our response. Choose...

The Power of Intention

Posted September 28, 2018 by Arka 1093 7 0

I was reading a beautiful book authored by Dr Wayne Dyer on the power of intention and was reminded of my grandparents who always said “shubh shubh bolo” which meant always speak something good or positive because situations turn out to be the way we express them. We attract energies from the universe every moment based on our intentions so why invite negative energy with a negative thought or speech. I was immersed in this thought on the power of intention and suddenly there was a hurricane of energy and excitement knocking at my house door. My 11 year old son was waiting to share with pride that his football team had defeated the strongest team in his school’s inter house football tournament. Just three days ago, he was sulking and...

BALANCE – A State Of Equilibrium

Posted August 16, 2018 by Yogini Megha 997 0 1

We all know the literal meaning of this simple and very humble word, Balance. It is something we seek in almost all aspects of life. Balance, keeps the sanity between our internal and external beings, between our spiritual and bodily virtues. With the respective aspects, It is the core of every mental and physical activity we perform. Our mind today bear weight in face of stress and our bodies bear it in face of fatigue. The physical fatigue and mental stress , form a perfect concoction for an imbalanced mind, body and soul . It is imperative to combat this imbalance and take up each day as a fresh, happy start !! On certain days I am able to keep a very cool head and deal with the most horrid situations and on the other day, tea not...