Learn to eat Mindfully
Most of us eat without thinking, grabbing a snack in the car, powering through a work lunch, or diving into a pint of ice cream after a stressful day. Practicing mindfulness at mealtimes can help you break unhealthy eating patterns and tune in to the pleasures food offers.
By Dorothy Foltz-Gray, ...
How to meditate ‘in the moment’
It’s no secret that life can feel hard at times. This is especially true for empaths, who tend to be deeply affected by the energy of those around them, says Judith Orloff, MD, a Los Angeles–based psychiatrist and author of the book The Empath’s Survival Guide. Yet rather than turning ...
4 poses to prevent and heal shoulder injuries
If you want to learn how to engage your scapulae, practice…
Wall Plank
Learning how to place your scapulae in the correct position on your back will improve the odds that your rotator cuff and biceps tendons will also work in good alignment in weight-bearing poses. Stand facing a wall with your ...
The Bhagavad Gita Simplified
5 Revolutionary Lessons
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered ancient spiritual scriptures of India. A part of the epic Mahabharata, the Gita is set on a battlefield where royal cousins are at war. Its narrative comprises life lessons drawn from a dialogue between the champion warrior, Arjuna, and ...
Power Greens
When stocking up on spring greens at your local farmers’ market, keep an eye out for tiny shoots labeled “microgreens.” The seedlings of vegetables and herbs like arugula, cabbage, cilantro, spinach, and radishes are popular with chefs and nutritionists alike thanks to their unique flavors, vibrant colors, and powerful health ...
Kheng Hua Tan: the mom in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is also a yogini
Few people know that Singapore theatre artist Kheng Hua Tan - better known as Rachel's mother from "Crazy Rich Asians" - is also a yoga buff.
As Kerry Chu in 'Crazy Rich Asians'. Photo Credit: Wiki
By Kavita Chandran
I spoke to Kheng Hua Tan in November 2016 when she was busy ...
The courage to follow your heart
Wise men say that a journey of a lifetime begins with a single step, or many small steps. On reflection, had I not taken those steps, my life today would be a different story. Every small piece in the jigsaw puzzle called “life”, however annoying it may seem at the moment, ...
From Wall Street to Woven Mats
How a yoga practitioner’s search for the right mat turned him into an entrepreneur.
By Kavita Chandran
Ritesh Kalati is the founder of Rumi Earth, a company that makes consciously crafted mats and props for yoga lovers. His Earth Mat was born out of his quest for a yoga mat with a ...
Yoga for Teens
A holistic medicine to cut stress levels, tension and anxiety.
Teenage years can be a minefield, more so in the new age of technological revolution. Not only do teens need to deal with hormonal and physical changes, they also have to face a deluge of stimuli as they try and find ...
What it takes to teach
The proliferation of 200-hour yoga teacher trainings may be good for business, but is it keeping the practice safe and true to tradition?
In 2015, Mandy Unanski Enright decided this was the year she’d become a yoga teacher. The practice had helped the nutritionist and fitness instructor maintain peace of mind for years, and more recently it had helped ...
Detox in Phuket
Shruti Sharma and her husband took a break from their stressful city lives and escaped to a wellness sanctuary in Phuket for a 7-day detox retreat— with their baby and helper in tow. Shruti recounts the exhilarating experience, which left her body cleansed and spirit rejuvenated.
By Shruthi Sharma
I had been ...
Squash Secrets
Squash, an often ignored vegetable, packs in a serious punch of health benefits as it is rich in carotenoids. Not only is the veggie loaded with vitamins (A, C, E and B6), it is fibrous and contains magnesium, potassium, manganese, copper phosphorous, calcium, and iron.
By Amy Gorin, MS, RDN
Butternut Squash
A ...