The lockdown period was one of the most difficult phases of my life. I was very sick, and my body was changing in a way I couldn’t understand. I was losing weight rapidly, feeling weak and tired all the time, and I didn’t know why. I went through medical tests and reports, but everything seemed…

– By Dilasha Sethi High blood pressure is often called a “silent condition” because it can develop gradually without obvious symptoms. Modern lifestyles often involve long working hours, chronic stress, irregular sleep, poor dietary habits, smoking, alcohol consumption, and limited physical activity—all of which can quietly contribute to high blood pressure over time. In addition,…

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 leaned on their horn for no good reason, my blood pressure spiked. I caught myself constantly blaming the city.…

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 it. Sleep was simply something I assumed would happen when the day was…

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 the mind, consciousness, reality, knowledge, and liberation. Among the various elements of this tradition is Shad Darshan, which essentially refers to…

– 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 start longing for open skies, quiet mornings and the sound of something other than city…

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 allow the Prana to flow through those pathways more freely and create a stronger link between body and…

“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 a complete way of life rooted in self-awareness and inner transformation. In ancient times, sage Patanjali composed the Yoga Sutras, a systematized range of practices designed to awaken the innate potential within the human system. These sutras teach you to…

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 started using terms like anxiety and depression rather lightly, and now any uneasiness or discomfort that one experiences falls…

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 tranquillity, spirituality, and rejuvenation in Rishikesh. Rishikesh is a peaceful place filled with the sound of temple bells at first light, misty mountains, and serene…

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, and other health complications. Factors such as chronic stress, poor sleep, physical inactivity, unhealthy dietary habits, smoking, alcohol consumption, age, genetics, and certain…