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Finding Silence in the Center of Noise: My Journey from Mumbai to Matrimandir
If you live in Mumbai, you already know the soundtrack to daily life: sharp horn blasts, crowded trains, bumper to bumper traffic, and people everywhere. Most days, I found myself getting frustrated. Every time a driver…
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Why Is It So Difficult to Switch Off? What Yoga Taught Me About a Restless Mind
I first began thinking about sleep by watching my mother struggle with it. There were nights when I would notice that she was awake long after everyone else had gone to bed. At the time, I did not think too deeply about…
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6 Ancient Schools of Indian Philosophy That Can Change the Way You See Life
When the word yoga comes to mind, one often thinks of asanas, pranayama, or meditation. However, it’s essential to remember that yoga is rooted in a broader philosophical tradition that explores questions pertaining to…
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A Retreat in Ladakh That Took Me Closer to Nature
– By Jaishree Panwar For those of us who live in cities, nature often feels like a little escape we keep waiting for. We spend our days surrounded by concrete, traffic and noise, and somewhere in between the rush, we…
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Breathing Mistakes Most Yoga Beginners Make
Breath is often described as the essence of life, while Prana refers to the vital energy that flows within us. Bringing awareness to one’s breath can help to clear blockages from the body’s energy pathways (Nadis) and…
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Eight Limbs of Yoga Explained for Modern Life
“Through practice of the limbs of Yoga, whereby impurities are eliminated, there arises enlightenment.” – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Yoga is more than just asana practice; it goes beyond the physical aspect of it. It is…
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Can Mantras Help with Anxiety & Depression?
Om is the whole of this universe. All that was, all that is, and all that will be is Om.– Mandukya Upanishad Mental health awareness is steadily becoming a global priority in the 21st century. But our society has…
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Best Time to Visit Rishikesh (For Yoga and Beyond)
Best Time to Visit Rishikesh Rishikesh is an experience, not a mere tourist destination. With magnificent mountains of the Himalayas framing Rishikesh and the holy river Ganges flowing beside it, you’ll find…
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Can Yoga Help Lower Blood Pressure? What Research Reveals
High blood pressure (hypertension) is often called a “silent condition” because it can develop gradually without obvious symptoms. Over time, however, it can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease,…
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Can Pregnancy Yoga Really Help? Here’s What 31 Research Studies Found
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful and transformative phases in a woman’s life, but it can also bring physical discomfort, emotional changes, stress, and uncertainty. Caring for the mother during this time is deeply…