I still remember the first time I rolled out a yoga mat and actually stayed there. Not because I nailed a certain pose, but because during a season when everything felt heavy, my breath and mind slowed down. The yoga mat became less of a tool and more of a permission slip – a soft space to…
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5 Yogic Breathing Techniques for Stress
Stress is a common norm in today’s competitive world filled with the hustle-bustle of daily life in the 21st Century. There is no denying the negative impact of stress on our physical, physiological, mental and emotional health. But, have you noticed how your breath changes when you might feel stressed and anxious? One key effect…
Yoga for improving shoulder flexibility
Many of us face shoulder stiffness and pains throughout the day or sometime in the week. This stiffness might arise from a variety of reasons – be it due to postural issues, being hunched over the desk or computer for too long or sitting sunk in on the couch while watching Netflix, or anatomically tight…
True Wellness – A Yogi’s View
I recently had a month-long travel sabbatical in the USA with my family. This trip, though planned ages ago, came at the most appropriate time when I’d just lost a job due to the business’ closure. It was a time of loss of financial stability, a safe space for my own practice and community. I…
7.5 mins fix for cervical, neck and upper back
I am 25 years old and I suffer from cervical spondylitis, an age-related spinal degenerative condition. A bit ironic? The sad truth is that a lot of people my age and younger, suffer from this condition now. It may be due to postural issues, long hours of hunching over the laptop, holding your baby in…
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