Why routines?

When i have a routine, I feel more balanced, energized, free & in-control.

Humans like any other species are creatures of routine. That's why children get anxious, cranky, disturbed and angry when their normal routine gets disturbed....we are born with it but somewhere we lose it on the way to a more materialistic lifestyle....Going off routine is the first step towards ill-health & maintaining a routine, the first step towards good health...

Having a routine and a consistent schedule is one of the best stress management techniques that we can adopt on our journey to better health.  And sticking to this routine even on our days off is essential. Having a consistent routine allows your body to stay in tune with your natural circadian rhythm, which in turn helps lower stress, increase energy and improve digestion.

International Yoga Festival 2012

Enriched with experience........ That's how i would like to describe my week at Paramarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh for the International Yoga Festival 2012. I feel i have grown not just as a yoga professional, but a practitioner and a person (which i feel is the most important).
Great things about the festival were internationally recognized yogacharyas, teachers, the ever helping and polite sewakas (volunteers), 500 participants from across 31 countries, smooth functioning of the whole event, good food, the ashram and Rishikesh (the abode of yoga)....

Just returned yesterday, but still enjoying the spell it cast on me.....!!!

ps: pics would follow :)

Enjoy your potatoes

Potato lowers BP because of the high potassium content. One potato with skin contains almost 45% of our daily requirement for vitamin C & has as much or more potassium than bananas, broccoli or spinach apart from a host of other micro nutrients. Therefore, please don't ban potatoes from your diet & enjoy them guilt free. Cook them right!!

Info sourced from ET Wealth

My miniyogis

That's foram, karishma & anushri in not-so-easy yoga postures & sanya in a cool lotus pose.

Days 2, 3, 4 & 5

As i was away for the weekend, i was off any kind of fasting. But to compensate in some way i list here 4 different fasts for today.

TV fast - Spend that time in some mind games instead.

Talking fast - Keeping silence for 30 minutes. See how it feels.

Newspaper fast - Try it you won't miss anything.

Shouting fast - Save your voice & your health. Not to raise voice at anyone.

Enjoy the experience........

My Kind of Fasting :-) - Day 1

This is the month of fasting in various religions. Paryushan for jains, Shravan for hindus & Ramadan for muslims. Today is the first day of Paryushan which is of 8 days. Since i am a jain i feel i should do something more for my personal growth during these 8 days. Therefore, this.....

Day 1 - Temper fast

Not to lose my cool today under any situation or with anyone.

SALADS et al...

We had a healthy discussion & exchange of salad recipes with tasting of delicious salads. Done tastefully, salads can replace your whole meal also. Special thanks to Suneera, Kruti, Devangi, Paryusha & aunty for taking the effort to make their salad :-)

Lots of benefits of salads like reducing cholesterol, cancer-fighting, immunity building, improving digestion, weight loss, lowering blood sugar etc. However its important to soak & wash them properly. It's also a good idea to include a variety of nuts, seeds, roots, lentils & sprouts in your salads apart from the dressing.

Here's to RAW POWER!!!