Hypnosis is actually a state of mind where you become more focused and attentive. It creates a condition where your mind will be more active and suggestible to change. As opposed to the belief that hypnosis is a new concept, it is not! In fact, it is a state you go through very often, without …
The Power of Hypnosis: Hypnotherapy and What It Can Do Read More »
Let me first be honest with you, I am new to Ashtanga yoga. And by new I mean I have known of its existence for a long time, but have only began to seriously focus my practice on this lineage for less than a year collectively. Prior to that, my personal practice including the initial …
Voices: 30 Days in Mysore, India – My Journey to the Heart of Ashtanga Yoga Read More »
How many of us have seen pictures of lithe, young women and sculpted bodies of men in poses that make you chuckle quietly and say to yourself “pfft, I’ll never be able to do that in a million years”? Or maybe, you’ve genuinely wanted to give yoga a go but turned around as soon as …
Yoga in Your Golden Years: Beginning a Yoga Practice After 50 Read More »
The month of Ramadhan is fast approaching us and being a Muslim and a yoga instructor, I have encountered quite a few people asking if it is okay for the general fasting adult to get on his or her mat during this month. The answer is, without a doubt, yes, of course you can! This …
“Nah, yoga’s only for the women!” “I’m not flexible enough to do all those yoga poses!” “Yoga’s not going help you shed any of your baby fat, trust me!” How many times have you heard these lines from people who have never given yoga a go? Despite its growing popularity, there are still several pre-conceived …
I was in a class this week, catching up with regular students and meeting some new faces when a conversation took place on the side. A girl was relating to her colleague about her physical condition and wanted to know if yoga could help with minor scoliosis. Her colleague’s reaction was strong, immediate and ultimately …
These days it is quite common for one to overhear conversations about yoga. “I practise yoga” or “I do yoga” resides close to the lips of many but what does it really mean to be someone who claims to practise yoga? Yoga is not just a combination of poses For the unacquainted, yoga conjures images …
So You Think You Want to Yoga? (What it Means to Practise Yoga) Read More »
Before we get into anything else, watch this video. We promise it’ll make your day. That, my friends, is not a guy who’s high on drugs. In fact, he’s just found the secret to happiness and health – laughter yoga. Everyone knows that a good bag of laughter does wonders to their well-being, but did …
Laughter Yoga: Science Says Laughing Can Make Your Life Better! Read More »
Living a healthy lifestyle is not easy. We know. We’ve been there ourselves. In fact, it’s a constant struggle choosing between instant gratification (CAKE!!!) or something that’s good for you in the long run (like a long run). Some days, it can be incredibly difficult to just lift your butt off the couch and go …
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Juggling Work and Living a Healthy Lifestyle When we were children, things were simple. We were always preoccupied with random things, never thinking too far into the future and what it may bring. Those were the best times of our lives, where the future is always the day itself. Sometimes, we felt like we needed …
