Survey Conclusions – Magic of 20 Minutes of Pranayama with V Sessions
Session Time: March -July 2021Total Sessions Until the Survey: 92Sessions Duration: 20-25 MinutesTotal Survey Participants: 12Age Group: 22 years to 55 yearsSex: 6Males & 6 Females What is your understanding of the two-letter word – Prana + Ayama? Breath control Prana means breath and Ayama means control Breathe – Management Pran is life and Ayama …
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General Guidelines While Practising Pranayama
Learn the techniques properly and practice with dedication Morning Practice is ideal but can be performed during the daytime on a light stomach If sitting for more than 30 minutes then don’t take bath for 30 minutes after finishing Wear loose, comfortable cotton attire Practice in a clean and quiet indoor space Do not strain …
10 ways to become mindful for a minute
Take a sip of water, wish-wash it slowly to the right and left sides of the mouth, and let it stay for a minute before gulping down Look at yourself in the mirror and smile at the most beautiful person you know for a minute Close your eyes and take three to five deep breaths …
I contemplate
to relate with the sensation in my temples as I dish out of an Asana, to feel the stretch under my knee at the back as I bend in Parvatasana, to embrace my touch with the mother earth as I sit in Ardhpadmasana, to slowly wrap myself around the thread of my breath as I …
What is a deep rooted authentic meditation practice?
I get confused sometimes. What or who exactly qualifies as a deep meditation practitioner? Does the double digit number of years of practice makes one eligible to enter the club or does using complex terms in speech and nowadays on the social handles declare one to be an authentic meditator? Is it the long subscribers …
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A 10 Minute Practice for – Mindfulness in the Body
I recently took a short trip to Jaipur, India. Known for its deep culture and rich heritage, Jaipur was on my list of places to visit. Walking through the beautiful corridors of the palaces, learning more about the lineage behind the magnanimous structures and just strolling in the sprawling palaces’ gardens was my fascination until …
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Mindfulness Matters for Entrepreneurs
Even though ‘Mindfulness’ sounds more of a buzzword or a fad movement nowadays, I have been practicing it myself and facilitating its experience to others over the last few years and I say – It really works! What exactly is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is bringing awareness to the present moment. Every Action with Attention changes our …
Mindful Eating
I never thought that I will write a piece on this topic until recently when I took a session with a bunch of young executives on the nuisances of mindful eating. The session outcomes were quite interesting and I decided to write about it. What is Mindful Eating? One could say mindful eating is an …
What type of yoga do I teach?
I often get in a fix when asked this simple question 🙂 hmm, so what exactly is my style of teaching? More than a decade ago, yoga was just a form of exercise (how much I don’t like to describe yoga as an exercise now) to me. Neither was I inclined to know about the …
Flower Breath Mindfulness
Every time I walk into a garden, I am gripped with a sense of settling down. Just walking past green bushes and trees and different varieties of flowers slows down the rushed pace of life for me. I am blessed to live in a place where nature is protected and nourished. This simple #mindfulness #exercise …
Some Winter Superfoods in Indian Kitchens
A yogic life entails eating local, healthy, and fresh foods that are easily available. The winter season is knocking at our doors in North India. On one hand, It gives us valid reasons to indulge in an extra cuppa of #chai and a handful more of #mithai and on the other, it makes available some natural superfoods packed with …
What’s The Rush?
At first, I fell silly when this topic came to my mind but then I thought, ‘why not, let me write about it’. So, what’s the rush? Going by the standard protocols of today’s times, this question is less amusing and more foolish. Just look around. Everybody is in a rush, everything is in a …
Super 10 Yoga Takeaways@work!
1 Minute Recharge Body, Mind, Breath Too busy to take a break. Just sit back in your chair, close your eyes for a minute. Focus your attention on your breath. After a few seconds, the breath will start slowing down, muscles will begin relaxing, body will feel lighter and mind will be more composed. You …
Becoming Mindful – the easier way!
Every Action with Attention changes our reactions to responses in situations. Mindful Laughing: Laughing Out Loud for a reason or no reason can release the endorphins (happy cells) from the body. Laughing combined with deep breathing helps in better blood circulation in the body and is like mental jogging for the mind. Start with one …
My learning from #LaughterYoga
In the last five years I have facilitated laughter yoga programs in over 50 set-ups and laughed with 10,000 plus people across the world. Wow! these numbers give me a big thrill. From my initial pitches to corporates, schools and other centers to designing a session for a particular group to rehearsing it (more than …
4 points for a pregnant woman while selecting her yoga program
This piece is for women who have begun their journeys as mothers with their babies still inside their protective wombs. Prenatal Yoga has been gaining popularity like never before. When a modern day working woman, juggling between a demanding work life and her family life, gets pregnant, it is natural for her doctor and care …
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I want to do it but somehow I can’t!
This phrase has been used a gazillion times by us in different situations. Whatever our reasons be, wherever we be – we somehow figure out a way to shrug off our own weaknesses or inabilities to this phrase – I want to do it but somehow I can’t. Now in the context of adopting a …
Self-Care in 60 seconds or Less with Self-Affirmations
We are what we think. Self- Affirmations are no magic but science. Some daily reminders to ourselves can make us access new beliefs or break habits. I have shared 4 self-affirmation thoughts here that I practice every day. One can create their own affirmations too. Like it. Repeat it.
Self-Care in 60 seconds or Less with Mindful Breathing
every single breath reminds us that we are alive. Do not take it for granted. Pausing to spend some me time with our own breath can be a wonderful idea! These simple breath awareness timeouts can not only change the course of one’s day but also one’s life. Like it. Repeat it.
Self-Care in 60 seconds or Less with Clapping for Pressure Points
Activate Body pressure points with Mindful Clapping. Clapping for 30 seconds can be equivalent to 10 metre of a shuttle run. Take the incredible benefits of clapping in just the time your tea gets ready! Like it. Repeat it.
Self-Care in 60 seconds or Less for the Lower Body
A deep hamstring stretch can instantly change one’s state of mind to be more energetic and agile. these simple movements in the lower body may look easy but they hold potential to become your instant mood lifters. Do not miss the stretches you feel actively on other parts in the body while doing these movements. …
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Self-Care in 60 seconds or Less for Hands and Wrists
Don’t we often ignore working them out? here are some easy but amazingly effective movements for hands, wrists and arms that need no special time, clothing or props. Only an intent to be practiced as often as possible. Take a break from typing, relax your hands, wrists and arms with these movements. Like it. Repeat …
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Self-Care in 60 seconds or Less for the Back
In yoga, we learn that the back is the backbone of the human body but more often than not, people face back health issues irrespective of age. Slouching on the chair, incorrect back postures or lack of strengthening exercises for the back manifest smaller problems into big back health issues. Though, these movements are not …
Self-Care in 60 seconds or less for Shoulders
These super quick and smooth shoulder movements are just what the doctor ordered for your busy day! Do them once, do them twice or do them multiple times – Your shoulders will not complain. Though I am highlighting the shoulders here but these stretches work wonderfully on the upper body. Don’t believe? Get off that …
Self- Care in 60 seconds or Less for the Neck
They say neck is the power behind the head and they are not wrong! Chronic neck stiffness and pain are often due to lack of movement and wrong angles (especially while looking down at the phone for hours). I have put together these simple and easy neck movements which can be practiced anytime anywhere to …
Self-Care in 60 seconds or less for Tired & Dry Eyes
“The Eyes are the windows to your soul” said ‘William Shakespeare’. There is no excuse to not care for these beautiful windows! In this short video (yes, it is really short!), I am sharing some #quick #eyerecharge #exercises that can be done anytime anywhere to bring relief to tired and dry eyes. Like It. Repeat …
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To Who Am I Grateful Today?
Gratitude. This is one emotion that fills up my senses multiple times in a day as I am home-bound just like rest of the world. From the moment I wake up to find the milk packet right outside my house door by someone who doesn’t fails to keep it there morning after morning until I …
5 lessons I revised during Lock-down time
Ah, No! This is not another piece to remind you that how desperately you need my advice to keep on going during the current pandemic situation…. This is also not a post to tell you about the benefits of yoga and why you should go inside when you cannot go outside in these times…. Lastly, …
PostNatal #yoganidra #guidedaudio
Well, we have talked a lot about how post pregnancy times can be challenging for a woman. There are gazillion solutions available in the market for her to sail through the first few months post her delivery and sometimes even through the initial years of motherhood. However, I personally believe that yoga nidra is …
Say Yes to Chair Yoga During Pregnancy
In the last five years or so, I have seen considerable increase in the number of women turning to yoga during pregnancy. That is a sign of encouragement for facilitators like me 🙂 While there are many ways in which a pregnant woman can experience the practice but here I will briefly talk about chair …
Should I or shouldn’t I practice yoga in my first trimester? and the answer is…..
Yes!** The miracle of birthing can only be experienced by a female. Doesn’t that make her the most privileged specie on this planet? That time in a woman’s life is the most beautiful but challenging at the same time. While she is given care and support by her loved ones, the medical team and all …
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Yoga works for polo players too
Manjeev, a professional polo player (Manjeev Natural Horsemanship), took to Yoga three years ago. His postures balancing, back pain, muscle stiffness and Sciatica issue have considerably improved. It is great to work with Polo Players, Manjeev and his wife Charlotte, who commit their faith and time but most importantly, their disciplined attitude towards bettering their …
Top Tips for Expecting Mothers
#repost, #farmerymilk A Yoga Instructor shares her Top Tips for Expecting Mothers Farmery team caught up with Varuna Khullar, a certified Yoga Teacher, and Yogipreneur to understand the benefits Yoga can bring to expecting mothers. BONUS: Varuna shared 3 specific Yogasanas to help expecting moms in 2nd or 3rd semester. Varuna believes that Yoga deserves to …
Why I go back to Pranayama?
Let’s talk Pranayama! Whether I am happy or feeling a lull, on a chaotic day or on a super easy day, if I have 5 seconds or 50 minutes in an hour, I go back to Pranayama – every day! A decade ago, my bonding with Pranayama was quite similar to that I had with …
4 Simple Daily Mindfulness Bites
‘A yoga class at 9.30 am’ ‘Prepare morning meals before 9 am’ ‘Oh no, the phone is running out of battery, need to charge it’ ‘ Keep a close watch on the rice cooker, the grains should not be under or over cooked’ These are just a few of my interwoven thoughts every single day within …
How to Start A Morning Yoga Routine – Guest Post
How to Start A Morning Yoga Routine Any time of day, yoga offers physical activity, reduces stress, and may help you sleep better at night. Practiced in the morning, yoga can be particularly beneficial, offering you a calming start to your day that can help you feel well centered throughout the day. Why You Should …
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A Yoga Nidra break is more powerful than a nap or a cup of coffee!
Yoga Nidra or the psychic sleep is a state between wakefulness and dream. Infact, didn’t we all do Yoga Nidra during our childhood at bedtime. In the state of half consciousness, our body used to be asleep but our mind was still caught up between the jungles and mountains of the fairy tale stories that our …
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Sheroes #Varuna Khullar
Meet the Sheroes #Varuna Khullar.. Well, until sometime back, I was reading it and getting inspired by some courageous moves by my own community..today, I feel even more bonded with the #SHEROESIndia community..and look forward to becoming partners in bringing out the best of talents, which are often hidden somewhere under the layers of societal and professional …
If it doesn’t matter…get rid of it… (Part 2)
I heard the footsteps coming towards me. I knew it was her. As she smilingly opened the door, a wave of joy moved in me. I was sure of giving her the freshest offerings. Only if my refrigerator could talk, I would have heard these words louder 🙂 De-Clutter The Fridge During my self – realization …
If it doesn’t matter..get rid of it.. (Part 1)
Clutter! Ten years ago this word popped up images of torn or old clothes, broken household material, expired cosmetics and scrap in my mind. I would get down to clearing them up by disposing or selling to scrap dealers and then feeling happy about it. Only that this happy state lasted for a short while …
Destress in 30 Seconds or Less With Micro Meditation
#Destress in 30 Seconds or Less With Micro-#Meditation Sit comfortably on the chair and take a few deep breaths, loosening up with each exhale. Think of someone who you love, and picture all of their good qualities and the reason why they make you happy. Absorb that energy and happiness. Take a long breath again and …
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Have you tried the Colour Meditation yet
Red…Blue…Green..Silver.. Do you look your vibrant best in Red or does Black brings more confidence to you? Just how deep is the ocean of colors so are its effects on us, our moods and thoughts. Different colors have different significances and the ones that we like define our thinking or personality along with the …
Wellness with V@Maruti Suzuki House, Gurgaon
Juggling in a busy work life amidst the stress and performance pressures is no cakewalk. Health and well-being are so easily neglected due to lack of time and inability to follow a timed exercise regime. From a company’s point of view, it is imperative to manage the teams and their moods to ensure they are in their best …
Yoga is not just a physical activity!
Yoga is not just 60 / 120 minutes of making physical postures, indulging in power yoga and then weighing on the scale to attain that magical number or accomplishing an asana that twists the body like an elastic band. Yoga is a ‘Way of Life’ as described by Saint Patanjali in his Yog sutra. During …
Have you tried Journaling for Releasing Emotional Stress?
More often than not, we have to deal with emotional stresses or negative moods due to work, family, kids, health, competition, society etc. Stress does not knock on our doors before coming however tackling it the right way, lies only in our hands. How do we release our stresses? That is no big guess work! …
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Let Us Laugh A Little More! Celebrating the Spirit of World Laughter Day…
Celebrating the spirit of World Laughter Day! A medical doctor and the founder of worldwide Laughter Yoga movement, Dr. Madan Kataria conceptualized the World Laughter Day on every first Sunday of the month May in 1998. Since then thousands of people across 105 countries in over 17,000 laughter clubs laugh together on this day for …
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Joyfulness Galore@adani Corporate House in Gurgaon
17th April 2016, Gurgaon: A woman is always an axis of her #home, #work, and #family. Hence her role play is multilayered and far more demanding. While it’s a tightrope walk for every working woman, taking out an extra special time for self-well-being is equally important. Women @adani Group managed to take out a time out for …
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Alum leads wellness workshop at protiviti gurgaon
I thank #protiviti – Yet Again! The whopping response and reverence I have come across during my incumbency with #protiviti was unprecedented and now this encouragement on its worldwide alumni network will be cherished forever…. Varuna joined our Protiviti member firm in Kuwait in 2012 to help revamp their marketing and communications strategy. For Varuna, it …
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Surya Namaskar – A complete body mind workout
Surya Namaskar or the Sun Salutation is a complete body mind workout from head to toe and is extremely beneficial for all body types. Just a few rounds of this series early morning can charge up and put the body into action for rest of the day. If done regularly over a period of time, …
V & protiviti Celebrates the Joy of Womanhood…
8th March 2016, Gurgaon: This #women’s day was special..Though, each day is a celebration of womanhood in my opinion but few days – well you just feel like ‘earmarking’…. it was just two days before the international women’s day that I received a phone call from Bhavna – a fellow health enthusiast who requested for a …
Becoming a Yogini on this Women’s Day:)
A YOGINI is Healthier… According to a study by North central University published in the International Journal of Yoga – Women who do yoga are healthier than the ones who don’t. This study just reinforces my own personal opinion and experience of regularly practising different aspects of Yoga since last 7 years. The Yoga Study Participants Researchers examined …
Raahigiri makes way for Nilegiri in Gurgaon
31st Jan 2016: I believe in the fact that it only takes one person to bring a change and this belief was reinforced recently when Tarun Lakhwani from Omaxe The Nile RWA in Gurgaon contacted me for conducting a #laughteryoga session for the society residents on a Sunday morning. I was not very sure about his …
#best of U 2nd Edition – They believed.bloomed. Will keep blossoming…
Sat, 16th Jan 2016 Gurgaon: While it saw cold winds and a thick smog to the day; 17th Jan 2016 also brought the warmth of giggles galore, group workout, creative hour and some mindfulness moments for #bestofu participants . To add to the delight, #ClubFlorence in Sector 56, Gurgaon perfected as the picturesque venue to hold the …
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Tanserv & Yoga with V Synergize for holistic wellness of employees
6th Jan 2016, Gurgaon: Thinking it to be yet another regular employee meet; Tanserv‘s 63 staff members reached the Pllazio Hotel Gurgaon from different parts of the country on 3rd Jan for its annual two – day (4th – 5th Jan 2016) town-hall event – ‘Synergize’. While they all were not too keen to begin the …
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#bestofu: Reminiscences from the first edition
Has it ever happened to you that you so want to do something different but couldn’t or still in a state of state about how and when to start or initiate a change. It happened to me a lot of times and one fine day, I just got up and started working towards a change …
what is Empowerment to you?
Since childhood, we as individuals are conditioned to some basic rules of life; of course In India, one is not academically empowered unless a Masters / Post Grad is secured. Look for a job immediately after finishing the studies. You are not financially empowered unless you have a job or until you join your …
Jungle Safari Session enchants Teachers during V’s Workshop
Gurgaon, 17th October 2015: “Oh, I never thought Yoga can be made so interesting”, “I cannot wait to get back to my classroom and start Yoga with my kids”, “Now, I know what will keep the children enthused for a yoga session” were just some of the candid testimonials after V’s special workshop with Pre School …
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Meet the Sheroes #Varuna Khullar.. Well, until sometime back, I was reading it and getting inspired by some courageous moves by my own community..today, I feel even more bonded with the #SHEROESIndia community..and look forward to becoming partners in bringing out the best of talents, which are often hidden somewhere under the layers of societal …
V@Bengaluru = Health & Happiness!
August 25, 2015: The #FIRST #International Laughter Yoga Festival @ #Bengaluru became a nexus of Cultural Diversity, Emotional Bonding, Knowledge Sharing, Exchange of Ideas and much more. While V fully capitalized on the opportunity of learning and sharing new exercises, wellness programs backed by proven scientific researches and moments of camaraderie, she also joined the IT …
V’s Children Happiness Program in GEMS’ Schools (Punjab, India)
Yoga & Laughter joyfully blends during Yoga with V’s Sessions in Punjab Schools Punjab, 8th August 2015: The walls of #GEMS Education’s schools in Dasuya & Hoshiarpur reverberated with thousands of laughs, chants and mindfulness moments during Yoga with V’s yoga sessions held from 6th – 8th August, 2015. In one-of-its-kind unique initiative, over 4,500 …
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V’s Corporate Happiness Program at Compass Point (Gurgaon, India)
Gurgaon, 5th August 2015: 60 minutes of laughing, chanting, team bonding and binding was witnessed during Yoga with V’s Laughter Yoga session held at Compass Point ‘s Gurgaon office. Yoga with V teamed up with the company’s HR with an objective of addressing a corporate executive’s alarming lifestyle issues of high – voltage stress, low …
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Relieve the neck and spine pain!
Relax in the Superior Pose or ‘Jyestikasana’. This asana helps in relieving neck and spine pain and relaxes the body after a stressful day. Liked the image? Download it for free use. If you wish to then please leave a note of thanks / appreciation for the Sketch Boy, Karan Khullar !
Inhale and Exhale Abdominal Movement
Simple movement of abdomen yet difficult for many to correctly do it . Abdomen expands on inhalation, while it squeezes on exhalation. Liked the image? Download it for free use. If you wish to then please leave a note of thanks / appreciation for the Sketch boy, Karan Khullar !
Wide Legged Bend i.e. Prasarita Padottanasana
This asana is good in relieving mild back pain. It tones and stretches the inner and back legs and the spine. Feel calm and composed in this asana. Ummm….. Liked the image? Download it for free use. If you wish to then please leave a note of thanks / appreciation for the Sketch boy, Karan Khullar !
Parsvottasana or the Intense Side Stretch Pose
Need intense side stretching? Try the Parsvottasana. Tricky but if done with the correct technique, this is an amazing pose to stretch, relax and strengthen the body at the same time. Benefits: Improves the posture and balance Stretches the spine, shoulders, hips Makes the legs strong Calms the mind Liked the image? Download it for free …
Garudasana or the Eagle’s Pose
Garudasana or the Eagle’s Pose is a fantastic pose to stretch the arms and shoulders. It Improves balance and concentration and essentially works on the calf muscles in the legs. Works great for correcting slouchy posture. Liked the image? Download it for free use. If you wish to then please leave a note of thanks …
I love me…
When was the last time you said that to yourself? Just the other day, I connected with a friend after a long time – A successful interior designer, good clientele, two kids, good physical health, yearly vacations, latest gadget in hand, active social life. Doesn’t it all sound perfect? It did to me until she opened …
Postpartum Depression – time to let go off it..
Motherhood is one of the most beautiful gifts of the nature to a woman. It is not uncommon to hear every now and then that being a mother brings the greatest joy of all times but at the same time, Indian women are not new to postpartum depression (PPD). Infact, almost 20% to 30% women …
Yoga for Teenagers
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Yoga for Children
Yoga for Children
Yoga Aha for Kids
Yoga Aha for Kids
Laughter Yoga
Laughter Yoga
Laughter Yoga in Schools
Laughter Yoga in Schools
Childlike Playfulness with Laughter Yoga
Childlike Playfulness with Laughter Yoga
Bye Bye to Back Ache
Bye Bye to Backache
Please Dream,Mom!
“God could not be everywhere at once, so he gave each child a mother.” – Hasidic saying “Happy Mother’s Day”, “Mumma, I love you”, “Mom, you are the best” are just a handful of messages echoing across the continents and cultures today. As we celebrate another year of motherhood, I cannot help but wonder, if …
Saying YES to Flexi Working!
‘Flexibility is the new buzzword’ for the Corporate India. Gone are the days when motherhood or a break from work meant an end to a woman’s ambitions to rub shoulders with her male counterpart. Today’s working woman is savvy, hands-on, an asset AND a mother too! From a large conglomerate to a start-up; organizations are increasingly realizing …
Yoga and Kids – Peace Partners
Don’t you feel just wonderful when your little one sways up in the air and jumps down on the floor or when your darling daughter rotates her tiny waist and makes a big circle from side to side..Do you chuckle and cheer for your young boy when he squats and sits bang on the floor …
So, what is your act of random kindness today?
We are often too focused on returning the favour or gratitude of our loved ones, friends and family but how about doing something small for a complete stranger? Should I do it or not? Do I even care? how does it feel? will I like it, would I want to do it again? We all go …
Effects of Laughter Yoga on stress in the workplace
SVYASA RESEARCH INSTITUTE: In Bengaluru India is one of the world’s leading Yoga Research Organizations: Recognized as ‘Scientific & Industrial Research Organization, (SIRO)’ by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India Work includes studies on the effects of yoga on computer …
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V completes 40 days of HoHo Haha Challenge!
Hello Laughter Yoga Club, Just a brief share of my thoughts on completing the 40 days challenge.40 Days Laughter… Posted by Laughter Yoga on Friday, July 10, 2015
V’s Corporate Happiness Program!
V’s Corporate Happiness Program
Nadis or The Energy Passages
Water flows down a channel, at office, a proposal has to pass through a hierarchy similarly there are channels through which energies flow in our bodies. From the Yoga standpoint, 3 Nadis are extremely crucial: 1. Ida Nadi: represents moon, it calms down our nerves 2. Pida Nadi: symbolizes sun, propels activity 3. Sushumna Nadi: …
Three most prominent Yoga Mudras
I did touch upon the power of Mudras in my earlier blog; Mudras are essentially the psychic locks through which we try to block / stop dissipation of energy from our body. It is believed that when we make the Gyan & Chin mudras, we conserve the energy of open nerves in our palms. While, Nasagra …
Gunas Tripod
Have you ever paused and thought why is it that some of us are always full of energy, up for almost everything, while some of us are lazy, find excuses or procrastinate. There might be some innate body philosophy behind it. Something similar, rather a strong resemblance to the Doshas (Pitta, Kapha & Vat) are the …
Matsyendrasana: dedication to Yogi Matsyendranath
Version 1 Version 2 The popular Matsyendrasana or the full spinal twist pose is dedicated to the great Yogi Matsyendranath who founded the Hatha Yoga. It is …
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Did you know?
The Nasagra Mudra is always made with the right hand because as per the Pranic energy level, right hand means giving and aids in controlling the breath of the nostrils while the left hand symbolizes taking or receiving the energy.
Autobiography of a Yogi
This #book was on my reading list for a very long time but our rendezvous with each other was getting delayed for some or the other reason. Finally, I started my 2015 reading resolution with this book. Not even half way through and I feel like endorsing this book already.. Without revealing much about what is …
From Kuwait to Rishikesh
My quest to finding out more about Yoga took me to Rishikesh in April this year. After months of searching and reading about various Yoga schools (I felt all had something unique to offer) I finally settled on Kaivalya Yoga Teacher Training School in Rishikesh. I am not sure what led me to going to …
Change is the only Constant!
“I need a change”. “Things have to change, I can’t keep going like this.” “Ok, I will BUT after some time” We often complain to ourselves, our friends about how badly we need something to change in our lives but how many of us take a step towards actually bringing a change. Few! Change …
Beautiful is you!
Elizabeth Ann “Lizzie” Velásquez is an American woman whose extremely rare medical condition has led her to become an author and motivational speaker.Elizabeth Ann “Lizzie” Velásquez is an American woman whose extremely rare medical condition has led her to become an author and motivational speaker.
6th dec’ 2013 – Yoginis Fun Day Out !
Yoginis Fun Day Out!
Top 15 fat burning drinks
Weight loss can be a long daunting process especially to those who lack patience and discipline. Sadly that’s the way to lose weight – persistence, obedience and sacrifice. But there are ‘cheats’ that can speed up weight loss; one such way is with weight loss drinks. So, try these 15 fat burning drinks, if you want to lose …
2014. healthy. sturdy. go!
I will stop eating chocolates..got to start morning walk…Pens down at 5 pm, Come what may :)..Weekends only with family..and so on.. With new year comes new resolutions, commitments to self & loved ones. How it happens – We begin the year on a ballistic note…start slowing down after taking the first few steps …
tuesdays with Morrie
What a classic piece of writing from Mitch Albom. Seeing life through the eyes of a person, moving a step closer everyday towards embracing his death. “Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live ” – hard-hitting! Isn’t it? Must read!
20 Minute Morning Routine
Today sucked. You felt tense, stressed, and sulky.Want tomorrow to be different? Want to be in a better mood the whole day? It’s easy: Work out early, for about 20 minutes, before you start your day.
What your face says about you?
Interesting..Look in the mirror and discover your personality with facial features here
Running is Good – Try it!
Running is one of the most natural forms of exercise. Our ancestors did it, hunting, gathering and honing their bodies for survival. Most athletes use it to warm up before their preferred sport. And as exercises go, it’s low maintenance – all you need is a place to run, really. – Read more here
Must see
http://www.lifehacker.co.in/life/8-Basic-Life-Saving-Skills-Everyone-Should-Know/articleshow/26221334.cms
Taking Obesity and Hunger simultaneously
http://weightlessproject.org/user/page
An Electrical Engineer to Comedian to a Life Saver…
An Electrical Engineer to Comedian to a Life Saver….
the five people you meet in heaven
This book actually came (FREE) as a part of 1+1 combo but..wouldn’t have I missed reading a great piece if it din’t come my way? What an intriguing read! A beautiful jewel of words describing the fascinating journey of the protagonist, Eddie and how he meets people from his own life in heaven. Some from …
The Lovely Mother Daughter Duo!
Yogini Sherihan shares her unique bonding with Ritaj, her first child in a touching anecdote below “ Being a single mother isn’t such an easy thing, But thanks to god I was granted the smartest and cutest girl ever “ Ritaj “. I can’t believe she’s already 8! Feels like yesterday when the doctor …
Karishma Kapoor writes a book on yoga, pregnancy and life!
Her sister swears by yoga, while it took some time for the the elder one to realize the wonder effects of yoga. Read the full story on the actress’ sweet encounter with yoga and the aftermath of it here Karishma Kapoor wirtes a book on Yoga
Am I angry today?
Is it okay to get angry sometimes? Is anger an outright negative emotion? Should we not get angry ever? Can there be any positive effects of getting angry too? Would it not sound like a white lie if someone said that he / she never got angry over something or on a loved one? The …
What makes me happy right now!
What do you really need right now to be happy? Can you share a personal experience where you felt a true and genuine abiding happiness? Be it as small as getting that much needed cuppa of tea to as important as seeing a wide smile on your child’s face. What is your happy feet trigger …
Top 5 Yoga Poses for Weight Loss
The Holiday season brings with it a much needed change from our mundane lives, More time to pursue hobbies and other passions, making time for reading that book lying on the bookshelf with an ignored aura around it courtesy our busy days, spending more time with loved ones, cherished memories, guilty indulgences into that extra …
Love Dies with Ego!
Do you know the story of an island where all the feelings lived together? One day there was a storm in the sea and the island was about to get drowned. Every feeling was scared but Love made a boat to escape. Every feeling boarded the boat. Only 1 feeling was left. Love got down to see who it was… It …
Take Off like a Crow
* Photo for illustration purpose only When I first set out to do this pose, it seemed quite tough. Sometimes couldn’t lift my legs together, at other times, I was falling flat on my face (Of course, a protection pad was always kept in the front to prevent me from breaking my teeth :)). mostly …
do not miss
Couldn’t help posting a word about this Delhi based NGO aiding the acid attack survivors victimized in the name of family feuds, domestic fights, love gone wrong or simply in the heat of the moment.Take some time out to read the real life stories of acid attacked victims self-narrated in the hope of support, financial …
so why do women carry large handbags anyway? 🙂
Phew!..how to make men understand the concept and necessity of possessing cave sized hand-bags. Every bit of reasoning in this article is like so true to the core..the writer here seems to have closely observed the evolvement of hand-bags in his wife’s closet to write this really tickling piece..worth a read! http://therodinhoods.com/forum/topics/women-large-handbags
Melody update
Very soulful and rhythmic number, hit upon me ever since I first heard it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV3mP8Lo4lU&w=560&h=315
Age, What’s that?
are we sure that we’ll be able to lift our whole body on our hands at 94 yr? Well, will we even reach that age? 🙂 But for Tao Porchon -Lynch, age is just a number. At 94, she supports her whole body on her arms. Tao was recently adjudged as the oldest Yoga Teacher …
Khalil Gibran
One has to read it to understand the meaning behind the parables and sayings beautifully illustrated through visuals. One of the finest pieces of writing that I have read lately. Free Reading Copy can be found here: http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks05/0500631h.html
The Sunset Club
Can’t put this book down…Singh at his best
Oat Pot
Take a break from taking oats the usual way. Find some interesting and healthy Oats recipes here to complete the nutrition component in your diet.
Ramadan Kareem!
Ramadan Kareem to All….Think Wise, Eat healthy!!!
World Happiness Report
Hence Proved: A country’s GNP, higher salaries and flexible working hours may not be the only indicators of its happiness state. USA does not even figure in the Top 10 happiest countries.. So, which are the top 10 Hahaha countries? Read the full article here http://www.miratelinc.com/blog/canada-ranks-5th-in-world-happiness-report/
It’s all the small stuff
During my recent trip to India; couldn’t help myself off the book shelf at the airport.. This one was worth the buy and is becoming hard to put down…It is actually very simple…all the simpleton things which we already know to live our lives peacefully have been simply put together by Richard but what makes …
Face yoga is the new wrinkle banisher
Experts hail it as the simple and non-surgical way to turn back the clock Next time, delay that appointment at the wellness centre for chemicals or dangerous injectables that aim to turn back the clock. The latest technique to get rid of your wrinkles is simple and non-invasive and well, you can pull faces …
Just 20 minutes of yoga significantly improves brain function
WASHINGTON: A new study has suggested that doing yoga for as little as 20 minutes may be able to boost your brain power.Researchers found that subjects who participated in a single yoga session had better speed and accuracy scores on working memory and inhibitory control tests than after they tried an aerobic exercise session of …
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Beanie Bean!
They say making others laugh is not easy but this man was born to make people laugh and laugh more….No matter, you are in what mood, Mr. Bean will never fail in bringing that wide curve to your lips…Listed among the top 50 comedians ever by The Observer, the exuberance of Mr. Bean series …
Yoga on Adele songs!
Yoga and music go hand-in-hand. While silence should be observed during meditation and other breathing asanas, often instructors combine traditional yoga mudras with soulful music, ragas, & slow music which makes the regime even more enjoyable. I continuously experiment with my practice by setting music to my mood… foot-taping numbers during power yoga sessions to …
Power of Mudras
The Mudras stimulate the energy flow in the body through the nadis (energy channels), as their terminal points are located in the fingers and feet. They help to create inner peace and strength, eliminate tiredness and anxiety, as well as improving physical and emotional health. Ideally, the mudras should be practiced with …
Online Portal for Information about Cancer Disease
The University Health Network signed an agreement with the Ministry Of Health in the State of Kuwait in September 8, 2010, to provide clinical expertise to Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCC) and strengthen cancer service delivery at the KCCC by focusing on areas such as radiation medicine, medical oncology, surgical oncology and laboratory medicine. The …
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Take Time
Take time to THINK It is the source of power. Take time to PLAY It is the secret of perpetual youth. Take time to READ It is the fountain of wisdom. Take time to PRAY It is the greatest power on earth. Take time to LOVE AND BE LOVED It is a God – given …
yummz
Vegetable Kathi Roll is an easy Indian food recipe prepared with whole wheat rotis and mixed vegetable filling. This works as a healthy appetizer for those suffering from hypertension. For the dough Wheat flour – 1 cup Salt – a pinch Lemon juice – ½ lemon For the filling Carrots (diced) – ½ cup French beans (chopped) …
Stretch
just found this interesting page from Cosmopolitan mag..nice pictorial description
The story of Curly Hair
What happens when a man asks a yogi to gift him a GENIE! Read an interesting story here http://www.yogalifestylecoach.com/curlyhair.html about a man, a yogi and a curly hair 🙂
Breakfast with Rye!
Breakfast is a very important meal and for me, it makes my mood for the day 🙂 I purchased rye flakes a month back and found them sadly looking at me every morning from inside the glass blue jar until one fine day, I finally decided to do something with them. Experimented something recently and …
Yoga at your desk
There is a solution for every problem! If you cannot bring your time to the yoga mat, take yoga to your desk. Below exercises come handy for internet addicts or if you are sitting in your car or on your chair. Try it, you won’t regret it. Deep Breathing – While seated …
Attitude is Altitude
We cry in pain on the smallest of injuries in our bodies…can we imagine ourselves without arms or legs..no way, not even in our wildest dreams..Think about someone who was born without arms and legs, how would have been his life! Nick Vujicic is an inspiration in a lifetime..No medical conditions or warning at the …
Black Olive: The Noble Fruit
Not my favourite though, black olive finds a place on my plate only while ordering salads or a multigrain bread halloomi sandwich. Black olives are olives that have been allowed to fully ripen on the tree before harvesting. There are many different varieties based in part on geographic origin and tree species, but also influenced through storage and curing …
5th May 2013 is World Laughter Day!!
We can fill our lives with laughter dozes every single day but it’s a different feeling to be in the spirit of a global movement on a special day. Apparently, every first Sunday of the month – May is observed as the ‘World Laughter Day’ across the globe. Various laughter clubs / yoga centers / …
Yoga Poses to make you feel happy 🙂
So, which poses makes you cheer up on those dull days? Sometimes, power yoga session at ‘Yoga at V’ follows a cheerful chuckle or a big smile when suddenly the instructor announces to take corpse pose or a crocodile pose 🙂 If you are regularly practice yoga then try out the below ones during those …
Love Calculator
“Made for Each other”, “Oh, you are a perfect couple”, “hurray, you are in love!!”..aren’t we bored of such randomly fed answers thrown at us by numerous love meters..ya, ya…who believes in them, anyway:) How about trying a funny love calculator for a change..discover if you are a nerd coping up with a Town Goon …
Journaling for releasing emotional stress
Often we have to deal with emotional stresses, negative moods due to work, family, kids, health, competition, society and sometimes, with friends too. Stress does not knock on our doors before coming however tackling it the right way lies only in our hands and is entirely at our discretion to stick with it or move …
People Who Do Yoga are Healthier!
I truly swear by it..great job, Victoria 🙂
“Yoga by the beach”
A perfect Friday morning, sunny weather, a small green grass patch overlooking the aqua blue sea which was occupied by few swimmers and surfers set the mood for the meditation by beach session of ‘Yoga with V’. Yoginis reached dot on time braced with their yoga mats, home made delicacies and loads of smile and …
Now Yoga in the White House!
Yoga has been crossing boundaries since a long time now but finally it has knocked doors of the White House too..Interesting!! And it has a name for it – PALA+.. The Obama clan is trying to promote some healthy living not only among adults but children too.. What more..this year’s Easter Egg Roll Party at the White …
Do it like the lady!
“Yoga is a metaphor for life. You have to take it really slowly. You can’t rush. You can’t skip to the next position. You find yourself in very humiliating situations, but you can’t judge yourself. You just have to breathe, and let go. It is a workout for your mind, your body and your soul.” …
Tummy Tuck- the natural way
Some fear it, some work towards it while others just accept it…after all, It is obviously our choice to look fit or live with that bulging ponch.. Diet and regular exercise play a pivotal role in determining the circumference of our stomach however, few Yoga Asanas allow us to concentrate more on the abdominal area.. Naukasana – …
World Pay-it-Forward Day is on 25th April!
The feeling of doing something small or big for a complete stranger is nicee and sure to bring a smile to our faces:)..try these simple everyday pay-it-forward deeds Buy a stranger a cup of coffee Get the next person’s food, toll, petrol etc. On a rainy day, buy a few umbrellas and give them to …
20 Golden Eating Habits by Swami Sivananda
golden dietetic rules from the great Swami Sivananda. Nowhere, it is said that we need to follow all twenty all the time…Even if we can adopt a few and blend in sometimes with our detoxification routine, we will get the benefits of these golden food rules. Beware of false hunger, eat only when hungry Eat …
Ch-Ch-Ch-Chocolate!
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Soulful Snatam!
Beautiful..soulful…sugar coated voice…Snatam’s music is indeed mesmerizing and soothing…I often play Snatam’s beautifully rendered Shabads and trance for my meditation sessions… Drop your shoes..switch off the phones and turn on Snatam’s Music next time you feel like relaxing… http://www.snatamkaur.com/
Life Changing Thoughts by Sh. Sh. Ravi Shankar
The more I hear him, less it is.. Sh. Sh. Ravi Shankar has won many a hearts around the globe with his charismatic appeal..An icon in himself; Sh. Sh’s short capsules on Mediatation, life and kriyas are truly inspiring. Luv reading his books, personal fav – Buddha – manifestation of Silence featuring anecdotes from Buddha’s Life which helps you …
Why weight is just a number
Interesting Article on the Weight Game.. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Wellness/Why-weight-is-just-a-number/Article1-1028745.aspx
Trio Pose at ‘Yoga with V’
Child Pose Cat Pose …
The Music of Prem Joshua
A German playing Indian Sarod and Flute?? Interesting! was my instant reaction when I chanced upon Prem Joshua’s album ‘Secret of the Wind’ while shuffling through a friend’s music collection.. tried and hooked on it ever since I first heard ..Joshua’s fusion world music is equally soothing and refreshing. The blend of musical intruments and melodious …
Have you tried Meditation through Colours yet?
Red…Blue…Green..Silver.. were some of the colours which the Yoginis visualized for self healing in a recent meditation session held at ‘Yoga with V’. Yoginis imagined their favourite colours and were led by the instructor to concentrate within for deep relaxation, cleansing of chakras and recharging their bodies and souls…After the 30 minute session, while one …
The Fakir!
During my last year’s visit to Shirdi (Mumbai, India) with friends, I accidently walked into a local library just before we were scheduled to take Sai baba’s Darshan later in the evening. The shinning bright cover of this book and the short title caught my fascination at the first look..I drew a chair and decided …
Who will cry when you die?
A simple and gripping read! Robin Sharma has rightfully written this book for you and me…Easy and positive tips for living our everyday lives peacefully and cheerfully..go with the flow, enjoy the moment..right HERE, right NOW!.Each chapter is a pillar of self discovery and mastery… Give it a try and unravel the simple, …
Ho Ho Hahaha!
Yesterday’s session at ‘Yoga with V’ was simply electrifying..roars of ‘Ho Ho Haha’ filled the room when Yoginis tried the Laughter yoga for the first time..It was a delight to see how hesitant smiles quickly transformed into wide laughs, giggles and occasional laughter burst outs…Yoginis indulged in special exercises like Shake Hand Laugh, Milk …
Simple and Easy Daily lifestyle tips to dispel negativity
Treat Everyone how you want to be treated Let go of your need to Control Stop worrying about future Admire nature Drop the ‘Ego’ Visualize a positive life Simple solutions to keep your life on a positive track always
Are You a Positive or a Negative Thinker – Find Your dipstick here
Take a short survey on the below link and calculate your score.. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BG2QLZM Discover your results here!!! yogawithv.wordpress.com
Discover your Positive or Negative score!
10-30: Oops! It feels that a rain cloud hangs over your head all day. You have gotten yourself into the habit of seeing things as your fault and you’ ve learned to give up your control in many situations. Don’t be disheartened. Follow simple lifestyle tips given in the blog and see the change coming …
Ahhhh! Savasana (corpse pose)
After an action packed power yoga class, yoginis collectively sigh – “Ahhh, Savasana”. Savasana is a position we know well, stretched out and lying on our backs as if sleeping, but it is said to be one of the most difficult of the poses. B.K.S. Iyengar says that “a perfect savasana needs perfect discipline. It …
Trying a different way of sun salutation
Sun salutation posture is extremely beneficial for all body types. It is a complete body exercise from head to toe. Just a couple of rounds of this asana early morning can charge and put your body into action for rest of the day… On an easy day, try variating the Sun salutation posture by breaking …
Are you a tea totaler too?
The origin of tea is long and complex! Whosoever invented it – a MILLION thanks to the inventor! It is estimated that tea originated in Yunan, China in 1500 BC as a medicinal drink. Tea was first introduced to Portuguese priests and merchants in China during the 16th century. Drinking tea became popular in Britain …
Relax! Yoga can help your heart.
Yoga not only helps you with improving your outer appearance but also gives some wonderful benefits to your internal system. Asanas which help you relax your body, do leave a calming effect on your heart as well. As per a recently published journal of American College of Cardiology, as little as two one-hour sessions of …