It feels like I received a crash course on life and living in the last few days . I’ve come undone, not sure if I am fully dusted. I wish the circumstances were different, under which I learned my lessons but Que Sera Sera…. Had a dear family member who took ill and is recovering. …
And that is us, my daughter and me…..deciding the color of the skin of my Yogi girl. Did you know that Yoga is still predominantly a white-only practice in most countries? Growing up in India, we openly discussed skin color. The fairer you were, the more appealing your matrimonial ads were likely to be. So …
Married to an off-road motorcyclist rider, one would probably conclude…I live life on the edge anyway; with an automated manicure system fitted between my teeth 😊 But my journey on yoga has taught me some strange yet very enlightening life lessons. You can experience “your edge” almost anywhere, any time and because of anything. Edges …
Beyond Diwali lights, gorgeous dresses, sumptuous food and desserts….  We, at Amaydi Yoga, toiled away, teaching in the wee hours of the morning, introducing goddess-like poses and chants (in keeping with the season) and meditating…………sometimes over the regrettable calories added :-). How was your festive season?  Happy Diwali All! Here is the latest …
Pockets of time to restore balance are aplenty …..If only you choose to pause. I’ve changed the way I look at checkouts at the supermarket or the neighborhood store, ever since I started meditation and yoga. I do have the occasional ‘big sigh’ that is innocuous yet audible enough to get the reaction I want …
Dealing with injuries, pain and specific functional issues in your body I’ve often wondered about the beauty and timing of words and phrases in one’s life. If you are someone who reads and re-reads the same books, you might identify with this. It’s the same phrase that gathers dust during your teen years; gets back …
I have been practicing meditation for the past few years. However, I was never able to practice it on a daily basis. I took up the challenge with Vandana on an impulse and I am so glad for it. Being part of the meditation challenge with Vandana has helped me stay committed and I meditated …
There is enough to read on the internet on the health benefits of meditation – minimizing chronic stress, issues related to migraine, blood pressure, anxiety, heart disease, depression; positive effects on the health of organs and the brain itself, in terms of affecting its neuro-plasticity. (You can read/view a few articles at the end of …