Vishuddhi Chakra: Purification of Thoughts, Words and Intent by Soha Akbar Friends, having read about some of the chakras in the previous blogs, we now understand that our day-to-day physical activities are affected by subtle energy movements in our astral bodies. Today, we are going to learn about the Vishuddhi chakra (sometimes known as Vishuddha …
Unlocking Inner Harmony: The Benefits of Sound Healing in Yoga – A Journey to Wellness by Hardik Mehta In the fast-paced world we live in, finding inner harmony and peace can be a challenging task. Yoga, with its ancient roots in promoting well-being and mindfulness, has long been a sanctuary for those seeking balance and …
AJNA CHAKRA: The Seat of Wisdom and Intuition by Soha Akbar Of the seven primary chakras in the human body, the sixth is the Ajna Chakra, known as the ‘third-eye chakra’ in English. The overarching sense of purpose, intuition and direction in our lives is governed by this chakra. It also affects our wisdom and …
Yoga: The Rising Trend Amongst Gen Z for a Balanced Life by Hardik Mehta In a world where rapid changes and constant stress have become the norm, it is no surprise that the younger generation, commonly known as Gen Z, is turning to ancient practices like yoga to find balance and well-being. Yoga is experiencing …
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ANAHATA CHAKRA: Weaving Love and Compassion into the Tapestry of Life by Soha Akbar Love. Compassion. Trust. Inner peace. Meaningful relationships. Aren’t these qualities that we aspire to either receive from others, or cultivate within ourselves? Are these merely emotional qualities, or can we say that there is a positive energy that they project? This …
MANIPURA CHAKRA:Transformation through Fire;the Freedom we desire by Soha Akbar The Manipura chakra, known as the solar plexus chakra (or informally the navel chakra) in English, is the third chakra that we will take a look at. This centre acts as the powerhouse of energy in the human body. We’ll see further in the article …
Exploring Adho Mukha Svanasana: The Downward-Facing Dog Pose by Hardik Mehta In the world of yoga, few poses are as iconic and versatile as Adho Mukha Svanasana, commonly known as Downward-Facing Dog. This foundational yoga pose offers numerous physical and mental benefits, making it an integral part of yoga practice. In this blog post, we …
Kapalbhati and Holistic Health: A Breath of Balance and Well-being by Hardik Mehta Welcome to the world of Kapalbhati, cleansing practice that has captured the hearts (and lungs) of health enthusiasts and spiritual seekers alike. Derived from the Sanskrit words “kapal” (forehead) and “bhati” (shining), Kapalbhati translates to “forehead shining breath. This practice involves rhythmic …
MULADHARA CHAKRAS: Stabilizing and Nurturing our Roots by Soha Akbar In our pursuit to understand more about the chakras, we will start with the Muladhara chakra, or as known in English, the root chakra. What does Muladhara mean and where is it located? The word muladhara can be broken down to two Sanskrit words: mula, …
CHAKRAS by Soha Akbar In the Yogic world of Pranayama and meditation, a term that props up quite often is ‘chakra.’ Phrases like ‘balancing the chakras, blocked chakras and activation of chakras’ are not uncommon. But what exactly are chakras, and what is their role in Yoga? Let’s find out. What is a chakra? ‘Chakra’ …
