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The power nap called yoga nidra
It is interesting to see how yoga nidra, where we literally do ‘nothing’, can do wonders for the body and mind. I find yoga nidra as restorative as sleep, or even better than sleep. It offers benefits that go deep down to the subtle levels of our being. B ... -
Yoga Makes Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Vanish
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a physical disorder that causes prolonged abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating, and abnormal bowel movements including constipation and diarrhea. Classified as a gastrointestinal tract disorder, it can happen at any age ... -
Yoga for Health and Wellness
Health is not a mere absence of disease. It is a dynamic expression of life – in terms of how joyful, loving and enthusiastic you are- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar One who is stable and established in the self is healthy. That is to say that identifying a ... -
Combating Arthritis the Yoga Way
A 29-year-old software engineer and a 60-year-old homemaker share how yoga helped them resume 'normal life' despite being affected by arthritis. If you thought that a condition like arthritis can only happen at the age of our parents or grandpar ... -
Yoga asanas for good digestion
‘Bad digestion is the root of all evil,’ says Hippocrates. Our ancient texts concur. According to Ayurveda, the root cause of all disorders lies in poor digestion. That is why it is imperative that our digestive fire remain strong. So that the food that w ... -
20 Yoga Exercises for a Healthy Heart
Today, there is no age factor that determines heart ailments. People in their 20s are falling prey to heart attacks. Is it because like Atlas, the world is on our shoulders? Is it because we skip our meals and substitute it with convenience food with zero ... -
5 yoga poses for constipation
Constipation has become a common problem. So common that many of us tend to ignore it. But did you know that regular constipation can lead to pelvic diseases and stomach disorders? This makes tending to the problem extremely important. To do, let us under ... -
Detox with yoga for the best results
Oh no, did I miss your birthday or anniversary?! No? Then, why the cake? Oh, you just felt like it? Most of us don’t need an occasion to gorge on delectable goodies! The dollops of saturated fat and trans-fat entering the body is alarming. There is also t ... -
How To Boost Your Metabolism: Yoga Asanas, Pranayamas & More
Weight loss for some can be fun, and for some a complete nightmare. While some may hit the gym to lose those extra pounds, others may resort to crash dieting and weight loss pills. The urge to lose weight can actually end up doing more harm than good. Whi ... -
Yoga for obesity & weight loss: A beginner's guide
Of the many medical conditions that we face due to our stressful lifestyles, obesity is perhaps one of the most harmful one. Defined as a condition where excessive fat is accumulated and stored in the body, obesity is known to increase health risks like h ...
