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Why you should meditate. Right now! (5 reasons)

“Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak.” ~Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati 1. You can do it anywhere, anytime: Meditation is awareness. About now. About yourself. Nothing else. Most of times, the reason you are not able to even start or think about meditation is that you have certain idea about how meditation is done. Something like this: Which is not true. (though it does look serene :) As such meditation doesn’t require specific setting, sitting etc. Meditation requires you! You can easily meditate on the chair (yes, the chair you are sitting on right now). There is one rule: Choose [...]

Rohit2018-12-21T13:32:20+05:30Health|2 Comments

Your many ailments are due to wrong breathing habit!!

Wrong breathing? How? No, you didn’t read wrong. Wrong breathing habit, is more common then we like to believe. And it’s mostly undetected. So, let’s analyse, what is this wrong breathing habit being referred to here? Take a deep breath! Now, observe how you did it!! What did you actually do? Did you inhale as long as possible, while lifting the chest area(in some case even shoulders), filling in your lungs? If little more aware, you must have sat straight (if not already) while doing so. Now: After this breath, did you focus on exhaling also? or your breath just got [...]

Rohit2018-01-18T06:30:40+05:30Health|Comments Off

How to sit cross-legged

How to sit cross legged ? What does a cross-legged position mean? In the context of yoga or meditation, a cross-legged position often refers to a seated posture in which the legs are bent, crossed at the ankles or calves, and placed below the torso. This position is common in many cultures around the world and is traditionally used for various spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer, and yoga. There are different types of cross-legged positions: Sukhasana (Easy Pose): This is a simple cross-legged position where the legs are gently crossed at the ankles or shins with the feet [...]

Rohit2023-05-29T20:19:24+05:30Health|4 Comments