Meditation has long been recognized as an effective tool for reducing stress and promoting mental well-being. But did you know that it can also have a positive impact on your work life? A growing body of scientific research suggests that regular meditation practice can lead to improved focus, creativity, and decision-making abilities – all of which can be incredibly valuable for working professionals. One study published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience found that just eight weeks of meditation training led to increased activity in the anterior cingulate cortex, a brain region as ..read more

“When mind minds the mind, matter doesn’t matter” Swami Swaroopananda Our mind is doing what it is meant to do i.e. to think. As the texture of a cloth determines its quality, similarly our thoughts determine the quality of our life. If we want to raise or improve the quality of our life, we need to improve or raise the quality of our thoughts. Mind is the most powerful instrument – It can make or break! Every thought has tremendous energy and vibration. Positive thoughts has a positive impact on our overall health, whereas negative thoughts suppresses our immune system. At physical level, w ..read more

We all have at some point come across Jay Shetty’s podcast videos, and clips. He is the host of a popular podcast. He is famous for translating teachings into practical, actionable techniques to train your mind for calm and purpose every day. In this story, he share his secrets, including his routine, and his diet. He reveals the key to a happy and healthy life is establishing a routine and prioritizing what’s most important to you. Jay Shetty shares his healthy living secrets: a tasty drink makes the day better and how our spirits and appetites are connected. Gratitude starts the day Jay ign ..read more

The ‘mental aspect’ of Yoga was posted by a user on reddit. The user asked “I see a lot of posts on here about “crying during yoga” or “feeling all the emotion” and I just haven’t experienced any emotion ever in my practice. I’m not sure if it’s because I haven’t really done in person classes or what. I always view it as more of the stretching and cool down part of my workout rather than some sort of emotional/spiritual experience.“ When people think of Yoga, they think mostly of Yoga asanas or Yoga poses. This is one of the biggest misconceptions about Yoga. People also fail to understand the ..read more

Meditation has the power to make positive transformational changes in your life. Multiple independent scientific studies have now validated the positive impact of meditation on the mind. In this post, I bring to you the magic of meditation in your life. Improve the quality of your life Meditation can help you deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. It can also help you deal with physical health issues that are related to your mental state. There are many different ways to meditate—some methods are more intense than others. No matter what type of meditation you tr ..read more

A reader of the World Yoga Forum asked us this question – “What exactly are you supposed to think when you try meditation?“. This question can exist for a lot of beginners. The mind is difficult to control and when you sit for meditation, it’s possible there are a hundred thousand thoughts that can come into your mind. The goal of meditation in the context of Yoga is simple – to still the mind! The answer to what should you think while meditating is simple – Nothing. You have to bring your mind to a non-active state. The next question is – How do you do that? Before you begin meditating, it’s ..read more

The mind can be full of chatter and it can be very difficult to control. In the Bhagawad Gita, Arjuna says to Lord Krishna – “The mind is very restless, turbulent, strong and obstinate, O Krishna. It appears to me that it is more difficult to control than the wind.“ Our mind can trick us into believing many things including who we are. Society has expectations about who we are, we have our own aspirations about who we want to become, and consequently, we can be disillusioned with who we are and our true purpose. The simple solution begins with stilling the mind and here’s where Yoga comes in ..read more

One of the key things for beginners is to get regular with a Yoga practice. As a beginner, I struggled to be consistent with my Yoga practice. One of the things that helped me stay regular is taking a few steps, a few asanas at a time. We all tend to have busy schedules and one of the things that we often de-prioritize is our health, especially mental health. For beginners, or for procrastinators, I’d recommend doing these 3 simple pranayamas to ensure a consistent Yoga practice. If I’m having a busy schedule, I make sure I don’t miss these 3 to keep my mind calm and in check. These are extrem ..read more

We’ve at some point all experienced anger and even rage. We might have also encountered people getting angry and seen them doing ghastly things in the heat of the moment. It can almost be undisputedly said that anger is not good for anyone. Swami Vivekananda in Raja Yoga while deciphering Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras has clearly said that meditation CANNOT resolve anger. This might seem a bit counterintuitive as in popular culture, meditation has been propagated as a means to control anger. In the following text, let’s go through the recommendations of Swami Vivekananda and let’s try & understa ..read more