Wellness Haven Yoga

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  • Gaining Clarity In Our Lives

    Gaining Clarity In Our Lives

    Clarity is such a nice word, but how to we go about gaining clarity in our lives?  You can conjure up images of pristine cool clear lakes, blue skies and everything crisp and beautiful. But a lack of clarity brings images of stumbling along in the dark, tripping over debris and sliding in the mud. Mental clarity is much the same: a clear tranquil mind or a muddled, messy one. Without clarity we forget where we put our keys, we forget people’s names, we forget appointments, not only that but we find it hard to focus on tasks. Our mind seems to go around in circles, and we are mentally and physically exhausted.

    Mental clarity is a wonderful tool which helps us to function easily and get tasks done well and on time. For most of us who need a bit more clarity the fix is simple…. we need to get a handle on our stress levels, to exercise and to breathe deeper. The absolutely great news is that Wellness Haven Yoga classes incoporates practices that address all these strategies to help our minds to become a bit more cool, calm and clear.

    Stress and Lack of Clarity

    The great offender from stress is cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone produced in adrenal glands which in fact is not only an offender but also a friend. Cortisol is released on a regular basis throughout the day to keep our energy levels up, to regulate blood pressure and keep inflammation at bay. A surge in cortisol is what helps us get up in the morning and helps us deal with stressful situations. And there lies the problem.

    Unfortunately, many of us experience stressful situations on a daily basis and according to medical opinions the resulting near-constant cortisol release can damage the memory center of the brain. In cases of moderate-to-high chronic stress, we lose our ability to concentrate, and recalling memories or laying down new ones becomes more difficult. Additionally to make matters worse, the receptors in the brain become less adept at regulating cortisol as we age.

    So what can we do? While we can’t stop the aging process, we can address our reactions to stress in a multi-pronged approach.

    Yoga Asanas to Lower Stress Levels

    Yoga asanas performed mindfully help to bring us into the present moment. They help to increase our ability to focus and help us in gaining clarity in our lives and to relax our brain. This mindfulness during our asanas is enhanced by a soft and focused yoga breath which brings us into the present moment and also helps to relax our nervous system.

    Staying for a while in challenging poses develops our fortitude. Fortitude is the ability to keep holding the pose even though our mind is telling us to come out of it.  This fortitude is said the spill out into our everyday life and help us withstand the onslaught of stress.  The fortitude muscle is said to grow with yoga asanas and enable us to meet stresses in our daily life with strength, calmness and  self determination.

    Meditation to Lower Stress Levels

    Many studies strongly endorse the soothing effects of a yoga meditation practice.  Even as little as 10 minutes of meditation a day can have a profound affect on stress levels. During meditation the brain produces alpha and theta brainwaves which are associated with deep relaxation. This state of deep rest promotes the production of feel good chemicals like endorphins, serotonin and dopamine. The more we meditate the more the harmful effect of stress will dissipate, our thinking patterns will become clearer and we will see ways to avoid stress. Meditation is a wonderful tool to help us cope with stress, calming the nervous system and bringing clarity to our lives.

  • 12 Weeks Jump Start Your Life Program

    12 Weeks Jump Start Your Life Program

    *** Always consult with your doctor before making any lifestyle changes.

    Wellness Haven 12 Weeks Jump Start Your Life Program

    This post has been created in response to all the questions we are asked by those who are interested in joining our 12 Weeks Unlimited Jump-Start Your Life Program. This is to jump-start your life weight management, for the purpose of dropping excess body fat weight and re-shaping your life.

    What exactly is this program about?

    This program was created by Wellness Haven years ago in response to the stressful lifestyle that most men, women and family members have, leading to overweight issues, painful joints and muscles, a life of overwhelm and feeling of ‘not in control’.

    Who is this program for?

    – This is for people from all ethnic backgrounds with varied eating style
    – Those who desire body fat loss to reach optimal body weight.
    – Those who want to reshape their body.
    – Those who want to acquire healthy eating habits
    – Those who want to be learn how to manage stress triggers most efficiently
    – Those who want to be pain free
    – Those who want to be overwhelm free
    – Those who want to improve the quality of their life
    – Those who want to be more productive in the same amount of time they have always had

    How does this program work? What is the goal of this program?

    This program takes into account each individual lifestyle – eating habits, exercise habits, working habits as well as the stress triggers of each individual and their family, no matter what ethnic background, or physical issues – and introduces the individual/family to a more relaxed, more productive, stress free, pain free, overwhelm free lifestyle with healthy eating habits that begin in their own kitchen in their own home leading to automatically optimizing the body’s potential  to optimal body weight and optimal lifestyle.The focus of this program is to make detox and clean eating a part of a healthy life style and combine it with yoga asanas, breathing and meditation in a 12 week program to build healthy habits in every aspect of life. The result is consistently lowered fat percentage towards a healthy range, lost inches and pounds to a trimmer body and to be free of many food related health issues.

    Common questions  asked by those seeking fat weight loss or just simply health:

    I am Indian. Will you work with Indian foods?

    Absolutely, for we believe one size does not fit all. We work with your own ethnic background and take into account the foods that you prefer and like. This program is straight out of your own kitchen. No matter what your ethnic background, we work with you.

    I am a vegetarian? Will this program work for me in losing body fat weight?

    Yes, we work with individual life-styles. No matter what your eating style, we work with you to reach optimal body weight.

    I have blood sugar issues. Will those program work for me?

    Yes this program takes into account individual physical needs and we work with you to suit your body needs.

    I will be leaving on vacation/trip/office work for 1 week or more. Should I join this program after my planned trip?

    Those who join right away irrespective of any vacation/trip coming up start reaping the benefits immediately irrespective of future planned trips, because we work on the mindset right away, by creating awareness of body, food and what comprises healthy living. And besides that you do not lose time! You actually gain time – because you got a prep time – mental and physical – before your trip so that when you get back from your planned trip, you still have the 12 weeks to get started ‘officially’!

    I am a Muslim and Ramadan is coming up during this time. How will it work?

    It is even better, for your mind is already in health mode. In this 12 week program, we will guide you into breaking fast on a daily basis as well as the other mental and physical aspects of the program. It is a wonderful opportunity to commit to holistic living during this holistic period.

    Can I start the nutrition, breathing and meditation part of the program now and do the yoga later as I want to heal my body before I start the physical part of the program?

    Yes! It is very important that we heal the body inside out first if you are facing physical issues. Yoga can be added on later even though the program is purchased together to take advantage of the heavily discounted fee. All 3 parts of the program can be done separately if so desired.

    For all those who are physically fit or those who do not have the time constraints, we recommend that they do all 3 aspects of the program together to maximize their benefits.

    Will I starve during this program?

    We guide each individual to suit the way they want to do this program. No starvation is required. We start our program with relaxing of your internal system through all natural means and holistic methods, keeping your own food choices, but healthier.

    Can I go aggressively in this program, still maintaining it in a wholesome manner?

    Absolutely, for we work according to your needs making sure that the approach is healthy and wholesome.

    Can I take it easy in this program, for I want to take it slow as my goal is not weight loss but to become a healthy eater?

    We have helped many get rid of toxins by taking it slow and easy. We are always working with you to suit your needs.

    Will you give us a diet chart?

    We tell you exactly what you should eat and drink during the entire course of the program through guidance not only individually but also in a motivated and educated group format. We answer all your questions as and when they come up, individually as well as in group. There will be no confusion or doubts about what to eat, no matter who you are and from what ethnic background.

    Can you give us some details around the kind of diet you suggest?

    We work with you to suit your life-style, your likes and dislikes and build you up for better habits eliminating what your body does not need. We encourage you to build a healthier lifestyle.

    Will you sell food products to us?

    No! We do not sell you any food. We do not provide any smoothies or shakes or pre-packaged meals! This program is to build healthy eating habits right out of your own home kitchen as well as healthy food choices when you are dining out. We believe in educating you so that you never have to rely on others providing you smoothies and shakes or pre-packaged food.

    Will I be able to complete this program successfully?

    As we work with each individual, based on their own individual needs, we continue inspiring, motivating and educating you until you reach your goals, whether it is within 12 weeks or even after.

    I live out of state/out of country. How will this program work for me?

    This program is tailored to suit individual needs whether local, out of state or out of country.

    Our methods of communication are Whatsapp, Skype, phone calls, with complete Nutrition
    guidance throughout the 12 weeks through calls and Whatsapp; and once a week guidance on exercise, breathing and meditation through Skype or video calls.

    How does the weight loss/food/nutrition part of the program work?

    Format of the 12 week course:

    Week 1: Recording Initial Data and Detox Week, Weighing for Detox Results
    Week 2 – Week 5: Introduction of a new eating lifestyle and forming healthy habits through the process of elimination and changes
    Week 6 – Week 11: Living with the new lifestyle
    Week 12: Transition into a wholesome life of self accountability. Graduation!

    After 12 weeks, you have the option to stay in the program through various options.

    This program is not:
    – It is not a temporary diet program!
    – It is not about external bottled supplements!
    – It is not about starvation!
    – It is not about being “good” all the time!

    This program is:
    – Education, Knowledge, Implementation!
    – It is about changing the very way you look at food, buy food, eat and live!
    – It is about making wiser choices when it comes to nutrition!
    – It is about changing your taste buds!
    – It is about getting rid of addictions in food!
    – It is about getting your cholesterol, triglyceride and blood sugar level to healthier numbers!
    – It is about getting in touch with your emotions and feelings and controlling anger!
    – It is about getting rid of many food related issues that cause you to be unhealthy and prone to diseases.
    – It is about knowing how to shop for food!
    – It is about being able to be surrounded by food at parties and work and still be smiling
    as you continue to make better choices!
    – Most of all it is about LOSING YOUR FAT PERCENTAGE, so that you do not end up in
    a hospital and wonder why you never corrected your nutrition habits!
    – And even more critical, it is about being in the fat burning zone for the rest of your
    life!! Yes even when you “cheat” you will cheat wisely and still lose pounds

    Results from the program:

    – get rid of addictions and cravings
    – reduced stomach size
    – lower your fat percentage
    – lose inches and pounds starting with week 1 itself
    – lower your bad cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar level to healthier numbers
    – in the process many other eating disorder issues get resolved and you look and feel like
    a winner!

    When can you start?

    You start the day you are ready to start!
    The consultation is FREE! Call us: (925)819-6327

  • Yoga San Ramon CA

    Yoga San Ramon CA

    Yoga is not just a set of asanas as many may think. Yoga is how we conduct our lives everyday – mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. It is how we live, how we eat, how we relate to others and our habits.

    At Wellness Haven Yoga in San Ramon CA, we spend time listening to your health needs, before we set up a personalized program for you. We see where you are with physical fitness and start you off on the right track so that you can ease into the practice with ease. We evaluate your nutritional needs and offer recommendations for weight loss.  We evaluate your stress triggers and support you in your mental health through our very successful Breathing and Meditation classes.

    If you relate to any of the following, you are ready for one or more of our wellness programs:
    1. I am constantly stressed and overwhelmed with my daily life.
    2. I used to be slim, but after my children I have put on weight.
    3. I am suffering from join pain, knee pain, shoulder and neck pain, back pain, hip pain.
    4. I am struggling with sciatica (Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg.)
    5. I am suffering from fibromyalgia (Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.)
    6. I am suffering from peripheral neuropathy (Peripheral neuropathy, a result of damage to your peripheral nerves, often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. It can also affect other areas of your body.)
    7. I am suffering from migraines (Migraine is a primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent headaches that are moderate to severe. Typically, the headaches affect one half of the head.)
    8. I feel weakness in my limbs and my body feels very tight.

    Reach out to us for a free consultation and evaluation and let us guide you back to the natural healthy state of your body: (925)819-6327

  • Conscious Living

    Conscious Living

    From where you are to where you want to be is a journey of conscious steps that anyone can accomplish provided there is clarity about what one wants and clarity about the action steps. As you consciously take these action steps to improve the quality of your life, you also come closer to achieving what you desire. This is conscious living.

    A. Acknowledge where you are.

    This is the first step in your journey towards where you want to be. If there is no acknowledgement of where you are, how can you possibly know which action steps you need to start with? Write down everything that you know about you that keep you unsatisfied and wanting and everything about you that prevents you from achieving your desires and goals.

    B. Boldly state where you want to be, your desires and goals.

    The second step is to know your destination, the point you want to be at, for unless there is clarity about where you want to be how will you plan the action steps that need to be taken to get you there?

    C. Start making small consistent changes in your lifestyle.

    It is very important to know that if you do not ‘clean’ your life first, the ability to achieve your dreams will remain hidden to you! See below a list of actions that help you ‘clean’ your life.

    1. Nourish yourself with ‘me’ time everyday.
      Wake up early, before the rest of the family members wake up, giving you the much needed extra hour without any distraction and to put energy and excitement in you for the day ahead. This is when you might go through some simple stretching, breathing and meditation exercises. You would have sufficient time to go through your list of things needed for the day, that you created the evening before, so that it goes smoothly. This will help you plan head and prepare before the rest of the house awakes.
    1. Plan and pack your meals for the day.
      Packing healthy, wholesome and nutritious meals, that you planned the evening before, for the day ahead will keep you energized as you stay away from fatty, sugary, starchy foods that are depleted of nutritional value and packed with toxins.
    1. Exercise to keep your body and mind limber.
      Yogic stretching, strengthening and balancing exercises, or whichever kind your body likes are very much needed to keep you limber and strong in both the mind and the body so that you can make clear decisions and physical aches and pains do not distract you from achieving what you have set out for.
    1. De-clutter your space for a clutter free mind.
      Make it a habit to throw away the not-needed papers that come into your mailbox as soon as you go through them. Pen the mail and go through them right away throwing what is not of any use and filing what is needed in the right space. Give away clothes and books and anything that you do not need keeping your space congestion free. Make your space free of dust and grime. Keeping your space free of everything that you do not need and clean will enable you to think with clarity.
    1. Clean out your To Do List Daily.
      Make sure that your To Do list is kept updated with all that you need and want to do. Whether it is paying bills, or going to the grocery store, the bank, the dentist, or the dry cleaners or a visit to your friend, take action daily and cross off your list. Keep yourself free of disappointments, frustrations, guilt and regrets by being disciplined about your daily tasks.
    1. Eradicate negativity and negative people from your life.
      Some people never want to upgrade their life and stay deep into negative behavior and actions. Clean your life of such people if you do not want to drown yourself into it as well.  Your life will not change if you do not change the circumstances and events around your life that are in your control.

    D. Formulate the action steps towards your dreams/desires and goals.
    Once your life is de-cluttered in every possible way, ideas start taking shape and life starts coming on the right track. Your path to your dreams becomes clear and you now start your steps towards achieving your dream.

    1. Plan your life keeping yourself flexible about impending changes.
      Create a master plan/action steps for your life goals, knowing that there will be changes and detours due to unknown factors.  Have all those things in the master plan that you dream of no matter how impossible they seem.
      Then each evening, sit down to plan your next day. Keeping in mind your master plan, and with the intention of checking off list items in the upcoming day ahead. This will keep you creative and productive and energetic and help you steer consistently in the right direction.
    1. Plan your free time, fun time, goofy time, getting out of your comfort time.
      It is imperative to have fun as you continue living with discipline and consistency.
      Plan to get out of your comfort zone by doing something that does not come to you easily or seems impossible.  If something does not work, change the direction of your thinking and do it in a different way.
    1. Plan a no-action, silent time.
      Never forget to take time out to do nothing, to simply be in silence for these are the times when new ideas come to fruition taking you closer to your dreams and goals.
    1. Re-look and re-plan your master plan.
      Your life master plan is but a plan. It can change. Keep an eye on it and steer it in the right direction for you are the captain of your own ship. Take your ship where your planned destination is.

    Just following the above clear and conscious action steps will take you closer towards tour dreams. If you don’t do it who will?

  • I Need Help!

    I Need Help!

    Wellness Haven is here to help you!


    “I am a stay-at-home mom. I do not exercise. At the most I walk sometimes. I also do not eat very well. I do not lead a very healthy life. I am lacking in self esteem. My confidence level is at its lowest. I don’t feel interested in anything. All I spend time in is cooking, cleaning and taking care of my family. I feel unfulfilled. I don’t feel happy. I need help!”

    If you also relate to the above, you are not alone! This is where many stay-at-home women in their forties are and feel trapped in their unhealthy state of living.  Their children aren’t quite as young that they are completely busy and yet are not grown enough to feel released from responsibilities of still running around.  More than anything, they do not know where to begin. They need expert but compassionate and caring guidance and support to extricate them out of their current chaos. We at Wellness Haven specialize in bringing back health and joy  into the lives of such women who themselves need nurturing, through tools like yogic stretching, strengthening, balancing, breathing and meditation as well as healthy eating habits.

    “I am a mother of 2 young children. I also work full time. I do not get time for myself at all. I want to exercise but I have not been able to. I want to eat right but do not know where to begin. I am tired all the time. I need help!”

    If you are someone like the above, you are also not alone. Young working mothers in their thirties, lead a very stressful life. They are unable to figure out how to get their lives back in such a way that they can also take care of themselves. At Wellness Haven we have a program to suit every person’s need for we run classes, group and private, 7 days a week at various times in a day. We guide you to maximize your time so that you are there at work, with your family and also spend some nurturing time for yourself.

    “I am retired. I did not take care of myself very well with my always busy schedule before retirement and now I have joint pain, my muscles are stiff and I am not flexible. I also am unable to balance without support. I need help!”

    These are women in their fifties, sixties and seventies who are very ready to bring health gently into their lives and we are here for them when they need us. No matter what your age, we have the help you need through expert guidance.

    “I should be happy but I am not! I have a good husband, beautiful children, a nice home, and we are financially secure. BUT I am not happy! Something is missing. I need help!”

    These are women who may or may not be working, but they have crossed the busy parts of their lives which involved getting married, having children, working at jobs, acquiring 1 or 2 homes. They are at a standstill and searching for the joy that seems to have left! We at Wellness Haven help you find your way back to yourself through support and guidance and getting you to come closer to who you are.

    “Now that I am in my forties, I feel I have become more sensitive in my friend circle. I get hurt even though I try to reason with myself. I do not enjoy the irrelevant conversations that go on at parties. There is too much conversation around, clothes and jewelry and things which do not please me any more. I want to be happy again! I need help!”

    These are women who have done with superficial conversation with friends and want to get their life back on track with healthy living through yoga, breathing, meditation and clean eating. We at Wellness Haven have been very successful with our 3 month guidance program, “Jump-Start Your Life“.

  • Eat Clean To Lose Excess Fat Weight

    Eat Clean To Lose Excess Fat Weight

    Losing excess body fat weight is quite an art and a skill that all those who carry extra weight, should learn to lead a healthier life. At Wellness Haven, our focus is on a healthy lifestyle that supports weight loss very effectively and in a wholesome manner, rather than quick and temporary weight loss gimmicks that seem to be so prevalent in the world today. We have very effectively taken care of hundreds of students on this weight loss journey whether they are local to San Ramon, like Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Concord, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, or any other farther location in the Bay Area like Hayward, San Jose, Cupertino, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Foster City, San Francisco or more remote as in outside of Bay Area or even outside US.

    What is Body Fat?

    Fat is one of the essential components of the body. Body is made up of muscle, bones, fat and organs like the brain, liver, kidneys, pancreas and intestines, all of which are necessary for healthy functioning of the body. In 1 pound of fat there is approximately 3,500 calories of stored energy.

    Fat is of 2 types:
    1. Essential Body Fat: It is necessary for body functions and is stored in small amounts in bone marrow, muscles, central nervous system and organs. Essential body fat in men is approximately 3% and in women it is approximately 12 % due to differences in body functions.
    2. Storage Body Fat: It is the fat that accumulates under the skin, around organs and in the muscles and this fat is necessary for the protection of the internal organs from injuries. This storage fat remains approximately the same in both men and women. But when this fat gets stored in excess, it becomes unhealthy and a person is considered overweight.

    What is Body Fat Range?

    Body fat can range from healthy to unhealthy on both sides of the spectrum. Too low or too high are equally unhealthy to maintain normal body functions.  Healthy fat range is depicted in the image on this page. Many women become overwhelmed with home and work responsibilities and let go of their body and become unhealthy. 

    How do we lose excess body fat to gain health? 

    Losing excess body fat weight is very simple. But patience is needed as is the case with anything worthy.

    • Cleanse your body regularly: Detoxing the body of the built up toxins is very much needed.
    • Eat clean: Keeping away from sugar, processed food, fatty food, and foods that create bloating or inflammation in the body.
    • Exercise: Staying flexible, strong, and balanced through yoga and supplementing it with other exercises is essential for a healthy body.
    • Remain hydrated: Keeping the body well hydrated keeps the body away from many physical ailments.
    • Sleep well: Good, quality sleep every night is essential for a healthy body.
    • Surround yourself with positive, productive, constructive, supportive and happy people: Having a positive outlook on life is very much needed to be mentally happy.
    • Breathing exercises and Meditation: Developing a daily habit of setting self time aside for breathing and meditation keeps the mind fit and healthy – mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

    At Wellness Haven we guide you step by step in your journey to good health, whether it is yoga, breathing and meditation or cleansing and clean eating.

     

  • I Hurt All Over!

    I Hurt All Over!

    “Every bone in my body hurts! I am hardly sleeping at night. Please take me to the doctor!”  This used to be my thought every night in 2006 until I actually took action to do something about it. Wellness Haven Yoga in San Ramon has been created with love and compassion in the heart for women who have been in similar shoes as mine, and especially women around 35 and above who need to be nurtured. It was created as a result of my own experience with chaos in my life.

    These were the very words I had said to my mom, when I visited her in India in June of 2006. I had gone through very stressful life events, and I was in chaos both mentally and physically. My mother had been waiting for me to say these words to her so that she could take me to the family physician. One look at me and he diagnosed the mental stress I was under and prescribed medication for full 1 year at least! I vowed to get better as quickly as I possibly could. I was completely aware that unless I changed my mental state, the physical state would not change.

    I was surrounded by chaos in my life that had started manifesting itself in many physical ailments: …and all because I was under so much stress that the internal system had become overloaded and had no other choice but to start showing up as physical conditions!

    Physical symptoms I faced

    • blood pressure had been on the rise
    • sugar level had become border line
    • arthritic conditions had limited my right side
    • my lower right back was permanently painful
    • my shoulders and neck were knotted in stress
    • cholesterol and triglycerides were on the rise
    • I was facing allergies

    Intense desire to change

    Circumstances enveloping me at the time were chaotic, but determination to extricate myself from this chaos was stronger. I had been religiously taking medication for about 6 months, by the end of which time the root of the chaos in my life had come to an end due to major action steps. On January 1st 2007, I had an epiphany and I decided with a laser focused intention to start taking many important action steps to become mentally stronger.

    The road to recovery was intense

    The moment this decision to get better was made, the Universe started embracing me with its magical hands and door after door started opening. It was neither easy nor quick. Tremendous patience was required, and I had made a conscious decision to be patient. It took me from summer of 2006 to start of 2007 to come to decisions and become self empowered. In October 2008, I published my book – A Journey of Self Revelation under my pen name, Joy. It took me another year, to the end of 2009 to get to the state I had been craving for – to be mentally and physically fit. It took me yet another year, to the end of 2010, to become free of allergies.
    In 2011, I reformed my eating habits! I was a woman on a mission for mental and physical health.

    How following the 8 limbs of yoga changed my life

    • As a first step, I got rid of the medicine I had been on. (I never looked back; never needed it again.)
    • I started listening to and reading books on self empowerment and self growth. (This became a habit never to be broken.)
    • I discovered my personal development coach and started eradicating my mental barriers. (He is still my coach and in time with experience, I became a coach myself.)
    • I enrolled in breathing and meditation program – a very important limb of yoga (I still follow these exercises religiously and became a teacher in time.)
    • I started yoga asanas to build my muscles, flexibility and balance. (I became an instructor of yoga, opened up my own yoga studio and continue to impact lives.)
    • I started eating right – yet another aspect of yoga. (I learned life impacting concepts, experienced the difference in myself and my family and started Wellness Haven Nutrition Program.)

    The more I took care of myself, the more joyful I became, and slowly but surely the ailments that had surrounded me started leaving me for good. Those who meet me cannot tell that I have suffered from so many physical conditions once. I manage my arthritic side very well with daily yoga and stay physically fit. Mentally I stay calm and in the moment feeling joy within and spilling it in the world around me with a daily meditation practice. I stay nutritionally fit through aware eating.

    I have come a long way. My experiences have taught me so much that I could not possibly have gained through books. My coach encouraged me to teach it to others – how to thrive physically and mentally. I overcame my own mental barriers and in time created my own Wellness Haven in San Ramon as “Wellness Haven Yoga” and am forever grateful for this opportunity.

    Yoga changes lives of women for the better

    If you are a woman who can relate to what I have experienced in any small way and would like to change your own health, please reach out to us at Wellness Haven. Know that everything starts with a powerful desire, an intention to make things happen. We all need help and support in making changes in our lives. I could not have done it without the guidance of my coach. We are here for you.

     

  • Reduce Chaos In Your Life Through Yoga

    Reduce Chaos In Your Life Through Yoga

    Yoga is a form of meditation that greatly assists in bringing harmony and balance to the mind-body experience. By utilizing poses and breathing, yoga improves fitness while reducing stress. Access your inner strength with yoga and develop insight and focus while increasing your flexibility. Here in San Ramon, at The Wellness Haven our mission is to help our students bring harmony and balance back into their lives. We offer yoga for women, men and children as well as yoga for senior citizens. 

    How Breathing Reduces Stress

    A core component to yoga is breathing. Yoga teaches an individual how to breath correctly and calms the mind. By rejuvenating your mind your body relaxes and your breathing becomes even easier. Through a variety of Yoga Asanas, your body connects in harmony with your mind.

  • Lose Pounds, Tighten Muscles, Eradicate Health Issues

    Lose Pounds, Tighten Muscles, Eradicate Health Issues

    Lose Pounds, Tighten Muscles, Eradicate Health Issues For Good!

    We are getting ready for August and renewed energy to help even more people suffering from “over-weight” issues.

    With each group of people who go through our 12 Week Nutrition – Lower Your Fat, we make it even more robust than ever before simply because our goal has always been learning through education and experience.

    There are so many who have many chronic conditions like the following:

    • weight gain and obesity
    •  inflammation and joint pain
    • fluid retention
    • fatigue
    • sinus and nasal congestion
    • brain fog, mood swings, depression, anxiety
    • skin conditions like acne and eczema\
    • irritable bowel syndrome
    • food allergies and other digestive issues
    • arthritis
    • autoimmune diseases
    • hormonal disorders
    • high blood pressure
    • cholesterol problems
    • fibromyalgia

    We take you through a 12 Week Program – Jump-Start Your Life, find out about your food habits and food sensitivities, about the physical symptoms you are facing that keep you struggling and miserable, and the lifestyle you are living, and work through the process of “cleansing/elimination, and re-introduction, and introduction of healthy habits” to live a life free of food related health issues resulting in automatic elimination of food you are sensitive to, excess fat and weight loss.

    Food culprits could be any of the following:

    • sugar
    • oil and fat
    • gluten
    • dairy
    • corn
    • eggs
    • soy
    • nuts
    • citrus
    • yeast
    • nightshades  (for those highly sensitive)
      (Bell peppers, Hot peppers, Tomatoes, Wonderberries, Eggplant, Huckleberries, Goji berries, Kutjera, Naranjillas, Paprika, Pepinos, Pimentos, Morelle de Balbis, Potatoes, Tomatillos, Gooseberries)

    Other culprits:
    – lack of good sleep
    – lack of enough hydration
    – lack of exercise
    – chronic stress
    Our program is very simple and those who dive into it with determination see massive results safely! Stop the suffering and get your life back on track through our 12 Week Program – Jump-Start Your Life

    You do not need to wait.
    Call today: (925)819-6327

    So many have lost 20 pounds and more.
    So many have their sugar level in control.
    So many have dropped their cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
    So many are free of pain and bloated tummy.
    So many have got rid of the bulging tires around their belly.

    SO CAN YOU!
    Call today: (925)819-6327

     

    Reach out to us for a Free Consultation, where we will discuss your needs, and tailor the program to suit your needs for we believe that one size does not fit all!
    Phone: (925)819-6327
    email: umang@wellnesshaven.com
    Location: 110 Ryan Industrial Ct., San Ramon, CA 94583
    We serve both Local and Remote.
    Local California residents we serve are from San Ramon, Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Concord, Hayward, Castro Valley and more.
    We serve remotely as well no matter which part of the world you are in!

    Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UmangsWellnessHavenYoga?pnref=lhc

     

  • Kids Yoga

    Kids Yoga

    Exclusive Kids Yoga:

    Throughout the year, kids attend classes with their parents in any of our classes.
    But we offer Exclusive Kids Yoga Offered ONLY in Summer: https://btb.poy.temporary.site/exclusive-kids-yoga/

    What do your kids learn?

    • Breathing Exercises for allergies and asthma prevention
    • Being quiet in Meditation
    • Yoga asanas from A-Z, for kids learn it better than adults!!
    • Talks around life philosophies and nutrition that is easy to understandOffered on:
    • 10 Week Session will be held from: Mon, June 15 – Thurs Aug 20, Monday – Thursday: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Week 1: Mon June 15 – Thurs June 18
    Week 2: Mon June 22 – Thurs June 25
    Week 3: Mon June 29 – Thurs July 2
    Week 4: Mon July 6 – Thurs July 9
    Week 5: Mon July 13 – Thurs July 16
    Week 6: Mon July 20 – Thurs July 23
    Week 7: Mon July 27 – Thurs July 30
    Week 8: Mon Aug 3 – Thurs Aug 6
    Week 9: Mon Aug 10 – Thurs Aug 13
    Week 10: Mon Aug 17 – Thurs Aug 20

    Enroll in as many weeks as you want!

    Fee:
    10 Weeks: $400($40 per week)
    9 Weeks: $378 ($42 per week)
    8 Weeks: $360 ($45 per week)
    7 Weeks: $350 ($50 per week)
    6 Weeks: $330 ($55 per week)
    5 Weeks: $300 ($60 per week)
    4 Weeks: $260 ($65 per week)
    3 Weeks: $210 ($70 per week)
    2 Weeks: $150 ($75 per week)
    1 Week: $80 ($20 per class)
    1 Class: $24 (up to 3 classes)

    Call us: (925)819-6327
    email: umang@wellnesshaven.com
    Location: 
    110 Ryan Industrial Ct. San Ramon CA 94583
    website: www.wellnesshaven.com

    *** The latest schedule is always on Class Schedule

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