Yoga is a spiritual discipline based on a subtle science, which seeks to bring harmony between mind, body and soul. It’s the art and science of healthy living. Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to join, yoke...
We will be probably wearing masks for a long time to come. We are also now getting used to walking with a mask in malls and restaurants. Today, the one thing on everyone’s mind from the consumer to the CEO...
It is not for nothing that spiritual masters, yogacharyas, ayurvedacharyas and fitness experts tell you to go take a walk as a cure for almost anything and everything. It whittles down your fat, puts you in a happier frame of...
SUSAN NI RAHILLY draws on some inspiring quotes to live her life Everyone is seeking balance in life, and as far as I know it as a teacher, balance comes with the steps to life-freedom, which is the philosophy of...
In India, not all of us are real gardeners. We generally have a mali, a gardener, who does most of the digging, weeding, planting, sowing and watering. All we do is the planning and few of us get our hands dirty. But...
Knowledge and philosophy of Ayurveda came directly from the Vedas, which gave us the science of medicine and food and the most efficient method to connect our mind, spirit, and body to lead a healthy life. Ayurvedic Medicine is, therefore,...
Learn to say a firm ‘No’ to alcohol. It’s never been known to do anyone any good It seems we people don’t need a compelling reason to drink. We treat alcohol like water and grab a drink at the slightest...
Nine easy steps to eating healthy at work It is not easy. It never is. Eating healthy can be quite difficult especially at the workplace when you are already burdened with long hours, marathon meetings and hectic schedules. Food can...
A healthy and happy mind bases its reactions on deep, original knowledge Cleanliness of spirit means coming close, without fear; to accept a penetrating gaze knowing you have nothing to hide. It comes with a happy mind and constant checking....
Each one of us thinks at least 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts per day! And often, we repeat the same thoughts day after day You will agree that’s a lot of thoughts. And for most people, over 90 per cent of...
We have a great life, but only if we understand it with clarity. It is an amazing life. We don’t experience its greatness, first and foremost because we resist a lot; we resist too much; we cling on to certain...
Making compost from household waste is an immensely satisfying experience. It gives you the chance to do your bit towards reducing environmental pollution. But the problem with compost is that it takes around 3 to 4 months to get ready...
If you can change house, cities, countries, then why not change the food you eat? Everyday, we set off to earn money for ourselves. Don’t we take responsibility for that? Yet, we blame our fitness trainer or dietician if we...
More than 15 years ago, when I was Group Editor of a publishing house that brought out four defence publications, a retired Lieutenant General, who worked there told me a strange story. He said that he had been a staunch...
Social rituals help us to share both our joys and sorrows and build bonds of togetherness. In these Covid times, online rituals have taken their place, which don’t seem to be the real thing. Till we go back to the...
Nothing can be healthier and more stimulating than a steaming cup of hot tea, discovers the writer Tea is much like poetry. And, I think, among all poetic forms, it is the humble 17-syllabled haiku, a type of short form...
How do we ascertain that someone in the family has Covid-19? What is to be done after a person tests Covid positive? Which room in the home should a Covid-19 patient stay in and what food and medication should be...
To ensure that we make progress on our spiritual path, we need to create an environment of pure vibrations around us. We must decide not to create anger, hurt or hatred, but we often fail to do this because our...
