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  • Yoga Is Your Only Medicine

    Yoga Is Your Only Medicine

    Yoga is your only medicine, the best medicine that one could have.

    A conversation this morning reminded me of all that I used to do to exercise, then left it all for good and have been healed ever since: gym, kickboxing, running…I feel very fortunate to have found my holistic and wholesome yoga practice in its entirety, and not what many in the western world believe yoga to be.

    People believe in gyms and all the workout they do to keep in shape. I don’t any more and this change has served me really well and I am grateful.

    Many treat yoga as something external; to somehow go through a powerful and intense yoga asana practice all the time for that is how they can get a workout forgetting that our body and mind need a wholesome practice where not only the body is engaged but the mind, the heart and the soul as well. I am always amazed at some who practice yogasana with a serious face, and no laughter in their eyes. For them it is a ‘workout’ and nothing beyond that.

    We need to practice yogasana the way it is meant to be: nutrition for the entire being.

    We need gentle, and we need strengthening and we need intense and we need powerful – yes we need it all. And even more than that, if the yoga you practice has not transformed the very way you percieve life, you have not been practicing what is truly yoga. If it has left you with a mean attitude, talking bad about others and saying and doing things behind others back in ways that leaves a bad taste in the mouth, then you have not practiced yoga! If a yoga school has not been able to change your perspectives either because it does not have an authentic yoga practice or because you left it for that is not what you could merge with, then you are not practicing authentic yoga. It is a dishonor to even call such a practice “yoga”.

    Just because someone can do some advanced yoga asanas does not mean that they are practicing yoga; it is much more than that – it is how you conduct your life moment to moment. It is learning to love others. It is learning to forgive others. It is learning to accept others for who they are. It is learning to guide yourself and others in the right direction. It is also learning to understand that change will happen only when the time is right and that in the process you need to continue to be your authentic self.

    Let authentic yoga be your only medicine.
    Practice all the 8 limbs of yoga and then you know that you are practicing authentic yoga.

    *Yama*Niyama*Asana*Pranayama*Pratyahara*Dharana*Dhyana*Samadhi*

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  • Healing Hand Mudras

    Healing Hand Mudras

    Healing Power Of  Hand Mudras

    Our 5 fingers represent the 5 elements making up our body. When these 5 elements are in imbalance, our immune system suffers inviting diseases.
    Hand Mudras, connecting the finger(s) representing the element(s) in deficiency with the thumb, restore the deficiency and health as electromagnetic currents run through the connection. These hand mudras can be done anytime and in any-body position with both hands if possible. Any amount of time when practiced daily is beneficial.

    Finger Symbol Element
    Thumb Ego Fire – Agni
    Index Jupiter Air – Vayu
    Middle Saturn Space – Aakash
    Ring Uranus Earth – Prithvi
    Little Mercury Water – Varun (God of Rain and Water)

    Gyan Mudra: Mudra of Knowledge
    Gyan Mudra

    Benefits:

    • Increases memory power and sharpens the brain
    • Enhances concentration and prevents Insomnia
    • When practiced regularly, it will relieve psychological disorders like Hysteria, Anger and Depression

    Method:
    Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers stretched out.
    Specialty
    A mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge. The tip of thumb correlates to the pituitary and endocrine glands. When you press these centers with the index finger the two glands work actively.
    Time duration:
    No particular time duration for this mudra. You can practice while sitting, standing or lying on a bed whenever and wherever you have time.

    Prithvi Mudra: Mudra of Earth
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    Benefits:

    • Helps to increase weight for weak life-force people
    • Improves the complexion of skin and makes the skin glow
    • Promotes body functionality

    Method:
    Tip of the ring finger touches the tip of the thumb with the other three fingers stretched out.
    Specialty:
    Reduces all physical weaknesses.
    Time duration:
    Has no particular time duration. You can practice it any time you want.

    Varuna Mudra: Mudra of Water
    Varun_Jal Mudra

    Benefits:

    • Retains clarity in blood by balancing water content in the body
    • Prevents the pain of Gastroenteritis and Muscle Shrinkage

    Method
    Tip of little finger touches the tip of thumb with the other three fingers stretched out.
    Specialty:
    Balances the water content and prevents all diseases which come due to lack of water.
    Time duration:
    Has no specific time duration. Can be practiced according to convenience.

    Vayu Mudra: Mudra of Air
    Vaayu Mudra

    Benefits:

    • Relieves Rheumatism, Arthritis, Gout, Parkinson’s disease and paralysis without any medicine
    • Useful for Cervical Spondilytis, paralysis of the face, and pressure on nerves in neck
    • Relieves gas pressure in the stomach

    Method:
    Keep the index finger on the base of the thumb and press with the thumb keeping the other three fingers straight.
    Specialty:
    Prevents diseases that occur due to imbalances in the air.
    Time duration:
    The practice of this mudra for 45 minutes reduces the severity of disease in 12 to 24 hours. For better results practice for 40-60 days

    Shunya Mudra: Mudra of Emptiness
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    Benefits:

    • Relieves an earache within 4 or 5 minutes
    • Useful for the deaf and mentally challenged

    Method:
    Keep the middle finger at the mount of Venus and press with the thumb.
    Specialty:
    Reduces the dullness in the body.
    Time duration:
    One can practice this for 40 to 60 minutes daily until relieved.

     

    Surya Mudra: Mudra of the Sun
    Prithvi Shaamaka Mudra-150x135

    Benefits:

    • Reduces cholesterol in body and helps in reducing weight
    • Reduces anxiety
    • Corrects or relieves indigestion

    Method:
    Bend the ring finger and press it with thumb.
    Specialty:
    Correlates to the thyroid gland.
    Time duration:
    Practice twice daily for 5 to 15 minutes.

     

    Prana Mudra: Mudra of Life
    prana mudra

    Benefits:

    • Improves immunity
    • Improves the power of the eyes and reduces eye related issues
    • Relieves vitamin deficiency and fatigue

    Method:
    Bend ring finger and little finger and touch the tip of thumb with their tips keeping the remaining two fingers stretched.
    Specialty:
    As it is the mudra of life, this improves the life force. The weak become strong. Reduces clumps in blood vessels. Practiced regularly this promotes physical activity.
    Time duration:
    No specific time duration. One can practice it any time.

    Apana Mudra: Mudra of Digestion
    APAN MUDRA

    Benefits:

    • Regulates diabetes
    • Relieves constipation and piles
    • Helps establish regular excretion of solid waste

    Method:
    The tips of middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of thumb while the other two fingers are stretched out.
    Specialty:
    Plays an important role in our health as it regulates the excretory system.
    Note: Your health and wellness is absolutely dependant on the rapid removal of systemic waste. Toxicity can be mitigated if removed from the body rapidly.
    Time duration:
    Practice daily for 45 minutes, but practicing for longer period yields more benefits.

    Linga Mudra: Mudra of Heat
    ling mudra

    Benefits:

    • Stops production of phlegm and gives power to lungs
    • Relieves severe cold and bronchial infections
    • Invigorates the body

    Method:
    Interlock the fingers of both hands and keep the thumb of the left hand vertically straight and encircle it with the thumb and the index finger of the right hand.
    Specialty:
    Generates heat in the body. Take milk, ghee, more water and fruit juices in addition to the practice of this mudra for many benefits.
    Time duration:
    Practice any time. But do not over-practice as it produces heat in the body. It can cause excessive sweating even in winter.

     

    Mahasirs Mudra: Mudra for Headaches and Migraines
    Headace Mudra

    Benefits:

    • The Mahasirs mudra is used to help give relief for head-related afflictions: Headaches, Migraines, Stress, Tension.
    • This mudra is particularly good for sinus headaches.
    • It is also calming, centering and clears your head bringing clarity.
    • Balances energy
    • Eliminates mucus congestion in the frontal sinuses
    • Quiets the senses and calms the emotions

    Method:
    Thumb, index and middle fingers are joined at tips. Ring finger is folded into the palm and tucked into the fleshy base part of the thumb. Pinky is extended.

    These Mudras are just a part of the natural self-care taught in the Meditation/Pranayama/Mudra/Bandhas sessions held every Saturday Morning at Weness Haven.

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  • Yoga Benefits

    Yoga Benefits

    Yoga Benefits

    – Yoga Asanas has countless benefits and yet each day I find that it reveals its immeasurable benefits that feel the need to share.

    • Amazing sleep benefits:

    Your body progresses at the rate you want it to progress. It is essential that you continue to exercise your body through the asanas that suit your body’s needs with the intensity that is suitable for you. Give it up and you will see that impact on your sleep state: you become sleep deprived.

    I experienced it first hand when I did not indulge in asana practice during my vacation with the same intensity that I practice when I am not on vacation. The quality of sleep was disturbed quite a bit and amazed me at its impacts. I had thought a gentle version of the practice during vacation would suffice, but it proved otherwise.

    • Flexibility increases multiple folds over months and years of practicing consistently:

      Even though I used to be an active runner, running 6 miles every morning, and an active kick-boxing student, I never experienced the kind of flexibility I used to see in so many others who had an active yoga asana practice. And then yoga asanas became a part of my everyday life. With increased flexibility, the impossible yoga asanas became possible, the aches and pains disappeared and my posture improved.

      Someone who used to be in a head to knee pose with head 1 foot away from the knee, a year of yoga kept me pleasantly surprised at my progress. I amazed myself when my nose could touch my knees with my elbows touching the earth on both sides of my legs.

      The twists that used to show me the inflexibility in my spine and very small range of motion initially made me fall in love with such asanas that relaxed and detoxified my spine. The increase in the range of motion was quite an eye opener.

    • Strength builds keeping the posture and the muscles in optimal condition:

      In general, women who do not exercise have weaker body and so was my case. But with a daily yoga asana practice that included strength building asanas like side planks and push-ups, my strength improved gradually and with this improvement my muscles became in a better shape holding my bones in place. It was quite a revelation when others started commenting on my yogic stance.

      I also understood what could not be achieved through running and kickboxing and for gym visitors who just indulge in weight lifting – you build strength at the expense of flexibility, which is invaluable.”

    • Corrects posture that is the foundation of a healthy body:

      More people than not that I come across have their heads not resting on the spine the way it should. No wonder they experience neck stress and strain, tiredness, aches and pains  in other parts of the body as well and degenerative arthritis of the spine. Spinal disks are the shock absorbers between vertebrae. When not exercised through forward folds, backbends and twists, these compress and in turn compress the nerves causing pain, tingling sensation and inflammation in various parts of the body.

      At a young age when I started experiencing arthritic condition on my right finger, right lower back and right knee, I was scared. The yoga asana practice has gone a long way in keeping me fatigue free, energetic and walking tall. It has maintained the suppleness of my spine.

    • Flexible joints let you live an active life:

      Many have accepted their immobile state as something that comes naturally with age! This is not correct at all. We have several examples of those above 80 and 90 who are completely fit and active.

      A daily practice of yoga asanas has increased my joint mobility tremendously. A fluid joint is a mobile joint and a critical aspect of an active and mobile life.

    • An optimal bone density prevents diseases like osteoporosis:

      Many are misinformed when they think that one cannot build more than flexibility through yogic stretches. In fact there are many yoga postures where we use our own weight and our own body resistance to strengthen our bones and prevent osteoporosis.

    • A balanced body keeps the weight evenly distributed and prevents falls:

    The balancing yoga asanas prove to be a critical component of a sound yoga practice. Balance can come only with increased focus and understanding of the body. Balancing asanas when practiced daily bring balance to bodies that never thought it was possible. It has enabled many to prevent unnecessary falls resulting in severe damage to body parts.

    • Increased blood circulation prevents many diseases like heart attack, strokes and kidney issues:

      Yogic stretching and twisting improve oxygenation of the cells as the circulatory system improves through increased levels of hemoglobin and red blood cells.

    • Optimizing the lymphatic system strengthens the auto immune system:

    Yogic movements enable the viscous fluid – lymph – rich in immune cells to drain properly, which in turn support the lymphatic system to fight diseases by optimizing functioning at the cellular level.

    • Aerobic integration into yoga asana practice keeps the heart healthy:

      An integrative yoga practice provides the most optimal combination of exercises to enable smooth functioning of the body and the mind, and  unlike any other form of exercise. Many are unaware of the aerobic benefits of an intense yoga practice.

      The following is a combination of yoga asana practice that needs to be a part of every active yogins life. This simply means that each week should be a healthy combination of all aspects of yoga, keeping in mind that a beginner students has to gradually build up their practice to reap the full benefits of yoga.

      1. Slow gentle and restorative yoga asanas provides safe stretches that calm the mind and the body and even beginners of yoga or those who have never exercises are able to do it.
      2. Various levels of bone and muscle strengthening yoga asanas strengthens the muscles and the bones and can be practiced by people in various stages of their yoga journey.
      3. Balancing yoga asanas that bring focus, concentration, and calmness are also easily practiced without support as well as with the support of a wall so that all can take advantage.
      4. The progression of very gentle and easy to more intense yoga asanas support people in various stages of their yoga practice from beginner to advanced building the much needed stamina and endurance.
      5. And last but not the least  as the stamina and endurance increases, the body is also able to be in asanas longer or go through a more intense flow where the heart rate increases supporting the much needed aerobic aspect of a yoga practice which keeps the blood pumping with increased heart rate and improving cardiovascular functioning. This is one and the only aspect though that a beginner may not be able to experience for it comes with gradual and consistent daily practice over a period of time. Those who stay put reap the benefits.

     Those who have made a daily yoga asana practice together with pranayama/controlled breathing practice, and meditation are the ones who maximize their health benefits. These are also conscious human beings who are aware and also integrate a healthy eating practice. They are those who have educated themselves and such education stays with an individual for a life time.

    Whether it is high blood pressure, hypertension, depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue, chronic pain, increased blood sugar, excess body weight or loss of appetite, a healthy, safe and wholesome yoga practice is your answer.

    If you are someone who is able to achieve all of this on your own, you are very fortunate and keep up with it. Most people are unable to have an effective practice on their own and require a group environment that motivates them, and inspires them to stay connected to themselves. It is never enough to do something randomly, but it truly pays to have a consistent practice.

    Just like we breathe and eat every day, we also need to exercise every day.

    To learn more about our yoga classes access our yoga page: https://btb.poy.temporary.site/wellness-haven-yoga-classes/

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  • Effective Health Decisions

    Effective Health Decisions

    Effective Health Decisions

    – knowing what you need with clarity can be a  life saver when it comes to your health.

    Anytime you are not sure about whether you should commit to your health through a holistic and wholesome yoga practice that is truly inclusive of not only the physical asanas but also the breathing and meditation practice, with a whlesome nutritional component, as well as the very critical component – a loving, caring and a safe place that encourages community building with a family like atmosphere and stays away from all kinds of negativity and including fear based thinking, ask yourself these questions:

    1. What is it costing me by not committing to my health?

    • pain?
    • chronic stress?
    • emotional drain?
    • challenge with a variety of health issues?
    • lack of joy in my life?
    • constant chattering in my head?
    • constant negativity in my life?
    • lack of energy and drive?
    • overall quality of my life?

    2. On a scale of 1 – 10, how committed am I to being pain and stress free and making my life joyful?

    • If you are anywhere below 8, you are not committed to your health!

    Understanding your own health, what is it costing you by not being in optimal health, and what your options are contribute to effective decision making and a joyful life.

    Reach out to us for a complimentary consulation, for we understand any confusion you may have. We are here to enable your decision making process by understanding your concerns and guiding you to effective solutions that you are comfortable with.

    The key is to acknowledge and understand what is it that you want for yourself. With clarity comes the right solution. ~ Umang Goel

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  • Chronic Stress – Dangers and Relief

    Chronic Stress – Dangers and Relief

    Chronic Stress can be fatal!

    Chronic stress is a result of prolonged physical, mental and emotional pressure, and when left unattended can result in a variety of health issues – both mental and physical.

    Chronic stress is not age governed, especially in the modern society where pressures are felt by all age groups in school, home and work environments.  At a very young age, children are thrown into situations that become a hindrance in their natural growth.

    While some stress may simply act as drivers to propel people in the right direction to complete projects with deadlines, constant stress can be harmful to the naturally functioning human systems. Serious health conditions may arise and including depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, migraines and headaches, hypertension, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, muscle pain, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, heart disease, obesity, and a weakened immune system leading to more diseases.

    How to manage stress?

    Stress management is critical to survival and involves lifestyle changes to prevent consequences of chronic stress. These lifestyle changes do not need to be overwhelming, and when taken up one step at a time delivers effective results that can prolong the joyful quality of one’s life.

    What are these life style changes that reduce daily stress?

    • A daily authentic yoga asana practice, by enabling the body to release happy hormones, goes a long way in treating anxiety, as well as in improving flexibility, strength, balance and stamina as well as strengthening the internal body systems.
    • A daily practice of controlled breathing techniques improves lung capacity and renews life.
    • A daily meditation practice not only calms the mind but makes it more creative and productive and encourages harmonious living.
    • A healthy nutrition habit nourishes the body from within and enables a medicine free life.
    • Getting a good amount of sleep lets the body repair and rejuvenate.

    Do not wait for something to go wrong. Do not wait to get hit in the face when you have no choice left. Take the first step. Reach out, for help is available; and do not worry, for all is possible in baby steps without being overwhelmed. All you need is an intense desire to be better in your health and the very first action step: reaching out for help. ~ Umang Goel
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  • Modern Yoga VS Authentic Indian Yoga

    Modern Yoga VS Authentic Indian Yoga

    Modern Yoga VS Authentic Indian Yoga

    Finding Life’s Meaning Through The World Of Yoga

    The word “Yoga” in Sanskrit (the language of ancient India – where yoga originated) is defined as “UNION.” Yoga is the true union of mind, body and spirit. . The critical aspect of yoga is to bring ones attention inwards (the spiritual aspect of yoga) – which is critical to one’s well-being and the foundation for a healthy and wholesome life.

    In the modern world and in today’s language, the word yoga is commonly used to describe the physical postures or poses (Sanskrit word “asana”), but posture or asana is only one of the eight limbs of yoga as stated in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

    1. Yama: The 1st limb constitutes the 5 ethical guidelines for moral behavior towards others.
    Ahimsa: Nonviolence
    Satya: Truthfulness
    Asteya: Non stealing
    Brahmacharya: Non-lust
    Aparigraha: Non-covetousness
    2. Niyama: The 2nd limb constitutes the 5 guidelines for moral behavior towards oneself:
    Saucha: Cleanliness
    Santosa: Contentment
    Tapas: Sustained practice
    Svadhaya: Self Study
    Isvara pranidhana: Surrender to God
    3. Asana: The 3rd limb is the practice of yoga postures or asanas.
    4. Pranayama: The 4th limb is the practice of controlled breathing exercises.
    5. Pratyahara: The 5th limb is the practice of withdrawal of the senses, the practice of going inwards.
    6. Dharana: The 6th limb is the practice of concentration, the ability to focus without distractions from the outside world.
    7. Dhyana: The 7th limb is the practice of meditation. Meditation is a holistic discipline through which the practitioner attempts to get beyond the reflexive, “thinking” mind into a deeper state awareness.
    8. Samadhi: The 8th limb of yoga is the state of bliss, the enlightened state, where the Self transcends through meditation.

    Those who have gone deeper into the world of yoga through all its limbs have found solace. They have understood what it means to have a yogic life and are gradually making yoga in all its glory a part of their life.

    There are very few places that yoga is taught authentically and from every aspect – where the philosophies and the principles are brought right into the practice itself, where the instructor spends time in discussing and incorporating the critical aspects of life. These seem to be reserved for Yoga Teacher Training only and even then all aspects may not be covered. The modern world sees yoga as an asana practice only, which again is just one limb out of the 8 limbs of yoga. Yoga means to be wholesome. A yogin is someone who strives to cultivate all aspects of being a wholesome human.

    Here is an excerpt from the wikipedia about asanas, that throws light on the real meaning of a yoga practice, which in the modern world has become nothing more than an exercise routine:

    “Asana (/ˈɑːsənə/; About this sound listen (help•info) Sanskrit: आसन āsana [ˈɑːsənə] ‘sitting down’, < आस ās ‘to sit down’) is a body position, typically associated with the practice of Yoga, originally identified as a mastery of sitting still. In the context of Yoga practice, asana refers to two things: the place where a practitioner (or yogin, in general usage), yogi (male), or yogini (female) sits and the manner (posture) in which he/she sits In the Yoga sutras, Patanjali suggests that asana is “to be seated in a position that is firm, but relaxed” for extended, or timeless periods.

    As a repertoire of postures were promoted to exercise the body-mind over the centuries to the present day, when yoga is sought as a primarily physical exercise form, modern usage has come to include variations from lying on the back and standing on the head, to a variety of other positions.However, in the Yoga sutras, Patanjali mentions the execution of sitting with a steadfast mind for extended periods as the third of the eight limbs of Classical or Raja yoga,[6] but does not reference standing postures or kriyās. Yoga practitioners (even those who are adepts at various complex postures) who seek the “simple” practice of chair-less sitting generally find it impossible or surprisingly grueling to sit still for the traditional minimum of one hour (as still practiced in eastern Vipassana), some of them then dedicating their practice to sitting asana and the sensations and mind-states that arise and evaporate in extended sits.

    Asana later became a term for various postures useful for restoring and maintaining a practitioner’s well-being and improving the body’s flexibility and vitality, with the goal of cultivating the ability to remain in seated meditation for extended periods. Asanas are widely known as “Yoga postures” or “Yoga positions”. “Asana” quite simply means “a posture”. Any way that we may sit, stand or position our hands is an asana. Therefore, many asanas are possible. However, a particular posture that leads you to a higher possibility is called a yogasana.

    Yoga in the West is commonly practiced as physical exercise or alternative medicine, rather than as the spiritual self-mastery meditation skill it is more associated with in the East.”

    The modern world is about instant gratification, whining, complaining, showing anger, back-biting, writing nasty comments originating from their own angry minds without a sound perspective, threatening, jumping to baseless conclusions, making false assumptions and without any sense of remorse, eating whatever comes their way, indulging in mindless activities, wasting time and money on things that do not matter,instead of reaching the depths of their own being where peace, joy and wisdom resides, and yet such people want to call themselves “yogi” and “yoginis”.

    The real yoga is who you are inside and not what you have accumulated in the external world. It is a journey to an enlightened state of being.

    A healthy, strong, flexible and balanced mind leads to a healthy, strong, flexible and balanced body. Without developing awareness, without the practice of meditation and breathing, which leads to such a healthy state, there is no yoga.

    It all begins with planting of the right seed of awareness. We are in yoga 24X7, for it is how we conduct our life. ~ Umang Goel

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  • Stress-Free Life

    Stress-Free Life

    Stress-Free Life

    Make your life joyful – one baby step at a time.

    The key to a simple and joyful life is hidden within us and yet we are often left confused.
    In the day to day running around we forget why we started running around in the first place – to achieve a life that is peaceful and happy.

    Sooner or later tiredness sets in. Stress is in both the mind and the body. Life feels heavy and trapped. It is only in this state of heaviness that we either become depressed or we start searching for answers.

    To find the answer to a stress-free, peaceful and joyful life, ask yourself these basic questions:

    • Do I take some time out just for me on a regular basis?
    • Do I keep myself mentally, emotionally and spiritually nurtured?
    • Do I take care of my body  – the temple where our Soul dwells?
    • Do I exercise my limbs daily so that I stay strong, flexible and balanced?
    • Do I eat nutritious food so that my body gets the nourishment it deserves?

     The very first step towards a balanced life is “AWARENESS”.

    Many years ago, when I became aware how imbalanced my own life was, I determined that I would create a more balanced life for myself, one step at a time:

    • The very first step was to open myself up for mentoring by someone who could help me change my perspectives, who could help me see life from a very positive angle and who could guide me to a better life by teaching me tools that I had no clue about.
    • I started reading self-help books and words from authors who were highly motivating, inspiring and encouraging and in conjunction with the support I was receiving from my coach, I was able to apply what I learned into my life.
    • I also enrolled myself in a life awareness class where I learned and refreshed myself in some basic life philosophies that had accumulated dust over the years.
    • I enrolled myself in basic Breathing and Meditation Classes, which taught me life techniques that proved critical to my well-being.
    • I started exercising on a daily basis.
    • I got initiated into a yoga asana class and realized that it was my gift, and trained as a teacher, incorporating this mind-body practice into my daily life.
    • I felt the need for nutritional education and devoted myself to learning all about how to nourish myself.
    • I learned very important money concepts that would not have been possible without the support of my coach.
    • I learned how to free myself of a corporate career.

    All the above happened over the course of a few years. I had the needed support so I was not in a hurry and especially because the learning process was so joyful. How the years passed I was not even aware for I was devoted to learning and growing.I still am.

    And now it has become a mission to educate others what I have learned over the years.

    As the mind becomes clear of what one needs, it is able to achieve it. Freeing ourselves of self-implied barriers leads the path to peace, health and happiness.

    Take the first step, for you are worth it. ~ Umang Goel

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  • Gentle And Easy Yoga

    Gentle And Easy Yoga

    Gentle And Easy Yoga

    – for the aging, stiff, inflexible, overweight, imbalanced, stressed, injured, facing chronic pain and fatigue

    This is the comment we got from a student in our ‘Gentle Yoga Class’ at Wellness Haven Yoga:

    “It was a complete body workout!”

    • This class changes the quality of your life.
    • It provides the much needed mobility to the senior members of our community.
    • It provides the much needed strength, flexibility and balance to the overweight.
    • It helps cancer patients and gives quality to their lives.
    • It allows those facing joint issues, as a result of arthritis or injury, to heal faster

    This is what our community has been waiting for.

    Gentle Yoga class is very mindful of the physical issues that students are facing. Doctors who are experts in the Alternative Medicine field and Therapists recommend that people of all ages should stretch and stretngthen if they want to improve the quality of their life.

    My own aging parents, 75 and 83, are life examples of what can happen once you start providing your body with the much needed gentle stretching and strengthening. My father proved that you can start exercising at 80!

    How is Gentle Yoga Class conducted?

    • Under expert guidance of yoga instructor
    • With the use of chair, wall, mat and otherprops.
    • There is no exercise in the routine that the elderly or those with joint issues cannot do.
    • The exercises are well partitioned and distributed in categories leading you from one set to the other without any difficulty and maintaing the super easy flow.
    • It has the necessary pranayama practice to improve the lungs.
    • It is so gentle and motivating that joy is maintained throughout.



    * Listen to my detailed explanation of Gentle Yoga as a guest speaker on Bold Station Radio!



     

    No matter who you are, you have the tools to stretch and strerngthen. Reach out to us today.

    And remember to share your joy with others ~ Umang Goel

     

     

  • Self Love Enables Weight Loss

    Self Love Enables Weight Loss

    Yogic principles enable self-love and self-love enables weight loss

    “Self love is the only weight-loss aid that really works in the long run.” ~ Jenny Craig

    So very true for being in shape takes intense desire, dedication, discipline with both food control and daily exercise. Because we are human beings we need the motivation and inspiration on a daily basis as well.

    So how do we stay inspired and motivated on a daily basis to stay healthy?

    A dedicated group environment where people meet each other daily on common grounds with a common goal – health – is so very essential. Each one of us needs not just a set of exercise to move our limbs daily or a regimented eating routine, but a true yoga practice where all 8 limbs of yoga are embraced which enable one to lead a joyful life. When one embraces these yogic principles, self-love automatically blooms. When one learns to embrace self-love one also is able to achieve whatever they desire from the core of their being.

    Some key principles are:

    • Self-discipline with all aspects of life and including food
    • Asana / Poses  to exercise the body
    • Pranayama / Controlled Breathing to exercise the lungs
    • Pratyahara / Withdrawal or Sensory Transcedence to stay disciplined
    • Dharana / Focus / Concentration to accomplish what one has set as a goal
    • Dhyana / Meditation / Contemplation to keep the mind clear and calm.

    I know that this was my goal with Wellness Haven – to create a happy and safe space for those with the common goal of holistic healthy living to come together and inspire each other daily. Following the yogic principles has helped me achieve what I had set out for, and I am grateful, for Wellness Haven is impacting many lives daily.

    What are your aspirations? ~ Umang Goel

    We would love to read your comments below. And do not forget to share your joy with others.

  • Solitude Is Self Love

    Solitude Is Self Love

    Solitude Is Self Love

    Only when you learn to love yourself do you love your solitude.

    There is a difference between loneliness and solitude.

    Solitude allows you to reflect and understand yourself, which is one of the most difficult things to do for those who find their pleasure only when they are with someone.  Such people become restless unless they are in a constant state of connection with the outside world and doing something or the other.  Such people face loneliness.

    “Loneliness is failed solitude.” ~ Sherry Turkle

    On the other hand solitude is a choice. You prefer your own company for it gives you the peace, the comfort, the relaxation, and complete rest that is only possible when you are by yourself and away from the daily drama of life. This solitude becomes blissful when the mind is also at complete rest, that is you are in a meditative state with your eyes closed and none of your body parts are moving. This is a time which leads you to creativity and productivity and achieves your very best.

    “When you learn to love your own company you become far more careful who you spend your time with.”  ~ Katrina Mayer

    We live in a society where many do not understand the criticality of solitude. The daily issues that people are faced with would take on a completely different meaning and people would be able to stay away from anxiety and depression if they were to practice the art of self-discovery  through solitude.

    We all need to learn how to love our own company, become our own beloved and choose wisely who we are with at other times. When this self-love prospers, we do not use the external world as a means of escape.

    A person complete on the inside loves solitude.

    A person who is unable to live with the self is lonely, for such a person considers it an imprisonment, a punishment, and struggles with living on a daily basis.

    Solitude does not mean you let go of society.

    Solitude  means that you embrace society with acceptance and deep love for the self, enabling a richer and more empowered society.

     Going from loneliness to being complete is the process of self-discovery, which comes only with proper guidance, time and patience. The practice of Meditation, Controlled Breathing/Pranayama, Yoga enable this process of self-discovery. The result is invaluable. ~ Umang Goel

    We would love to read your comments below. And do not forget to share your joy with others.

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