Mindfulness is the process of bringing one’s attention to the present moment with a non-judgmental awareness. It is an ancient Buddhist practice that has been used for centuries in Eastern countries such as Japan and China. A Japanese approach to Buddhism that was popularized by Zen Buddhist monks in the 20th century, however, westerners have […]

There’s a common misconception that Yoga is just physical exercise. So in this article, I attempt to clarify what is Yoga and what it is not. I hope I do justice to Yoga and the readers alike. What Is Yoga? Yoga, in reality, means the path of self-realization. i.e. as per Hindu scriptures, every human

Breathing is the most natural thing in the world, but it’s difficult to do correctly when you are stressed or anxious. While Yoga (Asanas) have mostly health benefits, it’s proved that breathing exercises like Pranayama have both mental and physical benefits. The word pranayama comes from two Sanskrit words: “prana” which means “life force” or

Yoga is an exercise that helps people to become more aware of their body, mind and soul, and yoga postures are a subset of Yoga. It is a physical and mental discipline that originated in India. The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit word ‘yuj’, which means to join or yoke. A common misnomer these