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…

Yoga Therapy for PCOD and Period Pain

I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD) in 2017. PCOD is a very common hormonal disorder affecting women and it can cause quite a lot of bodily changes and may cause pregnancy-related issues. I gained a lot of weight, period days became immensely painful and my facial hair became thicker and darker, and even…

5 mins for Indigestion

All of us pass gas. And if I may say this in our common terms – all of us burp and fart, some more so than others – and it is normal. But, problems can arise when gas is stuck in our system or we have a stomach infection or people are prone to abdominal discomfort….

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…