How Yoga can help in the time of Covid 19 In the midst of a global pandemic, we’re all navigating through uncharted territory. COVID-19 has caused levels of stress and anxiety to skyrocket and it’s (understandably) taking a toll on people’s mental health. Yoga can be one of the great
According to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the global wellness economy is currently valued at $4.5 trillion with wellness expenditure totalling up to more than half as large as total global health expenditure at $7.8 trillion. From circadian lighting to circadian diets to apps that utilise timed light doses to
The First 2 limbs of Yoga I have chosen to write my blog about the first 2 limbs of yoga because these 2 concepts and each compartment within them really interest me and they are ideas that I have been trying to apply into my life in the last
Meditation is an ancient technique that has been around for thousands of years. It includes the focus of your attention into your senses, such as hearing, vision, physical feelings, taste, and smells to calm the mind of jumbled thoughts. This practice is meant to eliminate stress and enhance emotional well
Are we forever chasing rainbows? Oftentimes, we think that if we get a promotion, get more money, lose weight, have better skin, get a bigger house, or get better with our asanas, we will be happier. We humans are in the constant chase for something that we don’t have, and
`Yamas` (moral discipline) are observances recommended by yogic philosophy and teaching as part of the eight-limbed path of yoga, developed by Patanjali. Unlike a commandment that has to be strictly followed, the five yamas are established for enthusiasts to develop a mindful and healthy lifestyle. The second yama is
Have you ever wondered how we can turn those dreadful chores at home to become something enjoyable which you would not mind doing it daily? We often find convert your daily chores less of a chore through yoga! 4 Ways you can transform boring or dreadful chore moments into yogic
In today’s world moves at a fast-forward pace is not something surprising. We are constantly pressing for time, rushing through the day, honking through the evening traffic until finally we can breathe a sigh of relief at the first glimpse of home. Ironically, that sigh of relief triggers off the
With the average commute time for Singaporeans at more than 50 minutes a day, that is almost 5% of our waking hours, assuming 8 hours of sleep. As a time strapped office worker who might not be able to spare the time to attend a yoga class, what can we
As someone who has spent most of her working life in an office, sitting hunched over a keyboard, staring at multiple screens and tottering around in high heels for important meetings, I am keenly aware of the various ailments that plague an office worker. Backaches, neckaches, tight shoulders and wrist
