Traditional India Yoga for the World

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…

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 important, not only for her well-being but also for the baby’s healthy growth and development.   Today, pregnancy yoga has become…

I had been looking forward to this session for a long time. International Yoga Day has always felt special to me, but this year felt different.  For me, yoga and sound healing have never been just practices. They have always been a way of creating spaces where people can be themselves, reconnect with themselves, and…

I recently had the opportunity to attend a deeply transformative yoga & therapy workshop, ‘Sattva Reset,’ organised by Dr Heema Nanavati, near Mumbai. This workshop was based on the philosophy of the 5 elements – earth, water, fire, air, and space. From a wellness retreat, it soon evolved into a profound journey of self-awareness, healing,…