Wellness Haven Yoga

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  • Embark on Your Wellness Journey and Achieve Your Health Goals by Christmas!

    Embark on Your Wellness Journey and Achieve Your Health Goals by Christmas!

    Embark on Your Wellness Journey and Achieve Your Health Goals by Christmas! 

    At Wellness Haven Yoga, we’re dedicated to redefining what it means to prioritize health. It’s not simply about shedding pounds; it’s about nurturing a vibrant, balanced lifestyle that you can embrace from the comfort of your own home. Our philosophy centers around the idea that a healthy body is the result of more than just physical change; it’s a transformation that encompasses your mind and spirit. 

    On this incredible journey toward optimal health, you’ll discover that the process goes beyond the numbers on the scale. As you commit to cultivating a wellness-focused lifestyle, you’ll naturally shed excess weight, gain strength, and become more toned and fit. Introducing the Wellness Haven 12-Week ‘Jump Start Your Life’ Program! Our program is here to debunk the myth that you have to give up food to drop pounds. We firmly believe that nourishing your body with the right choices is the key to sustainable change. Our approach centers on creating a healthy mindset, nourishing your body with balanced nutrition, and nurturing a peaceful, joyful mind. 

    So, what’s the ultimate goal? To empower you to become the best version of yourself. 

    Join us on this 12-week journey to transform your life and make health your priority. Our program is designed to help you: 

    Cultivate a Healthy Mindset: Rediscover the power of positive choices and self-love as you embark on this transformative journey. 

    Nourish Your Body: Learn how to nourish your body with balanced, wholesome nutrition that fuels your well-being. 

    Find Inner Peace and Joy: Achieve a sense of inner peace and joy that radiates from within, enhancing every aspect of your life. 

    Get Back to Great Health by Christmas! 

    We know that the holiday season is just around the corner, and what better gift could you give yourself or a loved one than the gift of health? By joining us, you’re taking the first step towards a happier, healthier you. You can achieve your health goals by Christmas, and we’ll be there to support you every step of the way. 

    Join our vibrant community and discover the stories of countless others who have transformed their lives with us.

    🖥️ Now Available: Online Zoom Yoga Sessions! Enjoy our tailored yoga and wellness classes from the comfort of your own space.

    Connect with us to discover our virtual offerings.

    📞 Call Today for a Free Consultation and Evaluation: (925) 819-6327.

     

  • Health: Your Ultimate Priority

    Health: Your Ultimate Priority

    Introduction

    In our fast-paced lives, health often takes a backseat. We become engrossed in our work, social lives, and personal commitments, rarely pausing to think about the most crucial aspect of our existence: our well-being. Health should not just be a checkbox; it should be our ultimate priority. This blog post will delve deep into the multifaceted concept of health and explain why and how to place it at the top of your life’s agenda.

    Defining Health

    The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. But what does this mean in practical terms? It means that health is an all-encompassing term that includes emotional stability, mental clarity, physical strength, and social harmony.

    Why Make Health a Priority?

    With the increased risk of lifestyle diseases, the benefits of making health your priority are innumerable:

    • Increased Longevity: Healthy living can add years to your life.
    • Improved Quality of Life: From physical abilities to mental peace, everything improves.
    • Economic Benefits: Lower healthcare costs and higher productivity.

    The Domino Effect of Health Neglect

    Ignoring health can have severe repercussions. Poor health is linked to:

    • Lower life expectancy
    • Reduced quality of life
    • Increased medical expenses
    • Emotional and psychological strain

    Physical Health: More Than Just Exercise

    Physical health encompasses various factors like exercise, diet, and regular medical check-ups. While exercise is crucial, it’s just one part of the puzzle. Regular health screenings and a balanced diet are equally important.

    Mental Health: The Forgotten Dimension

    Mental health plays a pivotal role in overall well-being. Chronic stress, anxiety, and depression can lead to a host of physical problems. Yet, mental health often goes unaddressed due to stigma or ignorance. Mindfulness, therapy, and stress management should be a part of your health strategy.

    Nutrition: The Fuel for Your Body

    Nutrition plays a significant role in health. Your body needs the right amount of nutrients to function correctly. A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, lean meat, and whole grains can make a massive difference in your health profile.

    Rest: The Underestimated Element

    In our quest for more, we often compromise on sleep and rest, not realizing that they are crucial for health. Adequate sleep not only rejuvenates your body but also prepares your mind for challenges ahead.

    Yoga: A Holistic Approach to Health

    Yoga offers a balanced approach to both physical and mental health. Through different postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, yoga provides a comprehensive workout for your body and mind.

    Taking the First Step

    Acknowledging the need for better health is the first step toward improvement. Start with simple changes like incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet or dedicating 20 minutes to exercise.

    Conclusion

    Health is an invaluable asset that we often take for granted. Making health your ultimate priority is not just an investment in your future, but also a commitment to improving your present. From diet and exercise to sleep and emotional well-being, each aspect contributes to your overall health profile. So let’s pledge to make health our ultimate priority, not just for us but for the people who depend on us.

    Take Control of Your Health with Wellness Haven

    After reading this comprehensive guide on why and how to make health your ultimate priority, you might be wondering where to start. Why not consider practicing yoga as your first step toward a healthier lifestyle? Wellness Haven offers online yoga classes that cater to all levels of practitioners and focus on promoting good health. Not only will you be introduced to various yoga poses and breathing techniques, but you’ll also become part of a supportive community that encourages and fosters healthy living.

    Why Choose Wellness Haven?

    • Learn from an Expert: Umang Goel, Renowned for Excellence in the Field
    • Flexible Timing: Pick a schedule that suits you.
    • Holistic Approach: It’s not just about physical health; we care about your mental well-being too.

    So why wait? Make health your ultimate priority today and start your journey with Wellness Haven.

    🖥️ NOW OFFERING: Online Zoom Lessons!

    Experience our specialized yoga and wellness classes right from the comfort of your living room. Want to know more? Feel free to reach out to us about our virtual offerings.

    📞 Complimentary Consultation For a personalized consultation and evaluation, don’t hesitate to call us today at (925) 819-6327.

  • 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

  • Schedule Your Exercise

    Schedule Your Exercise

    Focused determination, scheduling and consistent action are the key factors in seeing results no matter what your goal is. Too many people think but never start, some start but do not show consistent behavior, and some start and quit because they are a part of what is called ‘instant gratification society”.

    How about you?

    A glaring example in the health world is obesity resulting due to lack of proper work out and eating habits. Too many people start gathering fat in their bodies and their excuses are:
    “I had children”
    “I don’t have time”
    “I am devoted to my work”..

    Let’s focus on inconsistent exercise patterns.
    We all understand that staying consistent with your exercise is a challenge to most; you are not able to find a balance between your family, work, friends, hobbies and travelling. and yet in order to continue doing all that you love to do in your fifties, sixties and beyond, you have to keep yourself healthy and fit.

    So how do you make it happen?

    By simply creating a momentum!
    Know that it takes time to gather momentum around an exercise routine or any good habit. All progress made stops when you stop and you have to re-gather your energies to start again!

    When your personal or professional life becomes more stressful, it is even more necessary that you stay put with your exercise routine because this will be what will sustain you through mentally taxing periods of time by keeping your mind focused instead of foggy... If you stop now, it will be weeks or months before you start exercising again.

    So start off right and stop your procrastinating and yo-yo patterns!

    1. Create a sustainable health GOAL: losing weight, becoming stronger and more flexible.
    2. WRITE down why it is your goal: If you do not really know the exact reasons you have this goal, it will not create the right mindset.
    3. PLAN and SCHEDULE it carefully – Schedule your exercise at the start of each week keeping your goal in mind at all times and the reasons you set this goal: what gets scheduled gets done else it is just a thought and nothing else! Carefully think about the days of the week when you have a little more flexibility in your daily routine without distractions. Maybe it is a couple of weekdays, maybe the weekend. Maybe it is morning, maybe evening…no matter what it is SCHEDULE IT into your routine.
    4. COMMIT: Unless you commit, you will skip! No matter what the temptation, unless it is an emergency, do not skip!
    Keep yourself motivated every day so that your commitment stays rock solid.
    5. EVALUATE and RE-COMMIT: At the start of each week evaluate your progress and recommit. Let this exercise and healthy cycle continue until it becomes your life style.

    You can let go of time wasting habits and create efficient time management for yourself:
    – chatting constantlyon phone or social media
    – watching TV every time you have that you could spend on your healthy life habits
    – partying every weekend; dressing up, cooking food mass scale, cleaning up…yes these all take time that could have been spent where it really matters.

    Instead:
    – Relax and do absolutely nothing a little more (self time without external distractions)

    This will create the time you need for a healthy exercise habit.

  • 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

  • Revv Up Your Metabolism With Cheat Meals

    Revv Up Your Metabolism With Cheat Meals

     

    All of us who are health conscious and food conscious but also like having a healthy balance in life know about the wonderfully delicious ways to rev up our metabolism through conscious cheat meals.

    Leptin is a hormone that regulates hunger and how much energy is spent through food regulation. This hormone is primarily synthesized by our fat and when we eat a calorie restricted diet, leptin level in the body drops causing the body to store fat and energy when in starvation mode resulting in slower metabolism.

    To maintain a higher metabolism, continued weight loss/ fat loss, and top stay on track with your regimen, delicious, carb rich cheat meals come in very handy and support fitness, as well as feel-good strategy without deprivation. The 80/20 rule is the key top such weight loss and to keep the metabolism in jump-start mode as well as keep a handle on cravings.

    One should keep in mind that cheat meals also require a lot of discipline and when done incorrectly can take you on a downward slide ruining all well set fitness goals and plans. To keep the leptin levels regulated become very conscious of setting up day/time for cheat meals and stick to it like fast glue, with the extra caution to not splurge and binge. For those on strict calorie diet it would take just a few extra calories to raise leptin levels and rev up the metabolism. Leptin has been found to have more response to carbs than protein and fats, so to rev up your metabolism indulge on healthy carbs on cheat days, with maintenance calories mode rather than being on a calorie deficit mode.

    Want help as you reach your fitness goals? Reach out to us: (925)819-6327

    We have just the right program for you.

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  • Workout Time For Muffin Top Belly!

    This blog is devoted to just some of the yogic poses that we do in Wellness Haven Yoga Classes,  that are easily transformed into vigorous workouts for those who want more intense and calorie burning workouts. These impact all areas of the body and especially the belly! These only supplement the much needed daily yogic stretches and sequences with many asana moves in a flow like the sun salutation, the pigeon sequence, the warrior sequence, the arm balances or the crow sequence, the leg balances and many other yogic stretches that keep us fit and in shape at Wellness Haven. 

    Remember that the most critical part of losing the muffin top belly is EATING RIGHT! Losing fat weight is not about doing the right thing sometimes like joining the marathon once and feeling good about it and then never doing it again! or drinking drinking a green smoothie, but it is about changing your lifestyle gently and gradually. Wellness Haven Jump Start Your Life Program

    Problem Area: Muffin Top Belly

    Do the following exercises 3-10 times based on your stamina and experience level. Always consult your doctor first before attempting any new exercise.

    1. Bicycle Crunch: 3-10

    2. Double Leg Raise: 3-10

    3. Regular or Side Planks: 3-10

    4. Leg Windshield Wipers: 3-10

    5. Swimmers: 3-10

    6. Mountain Climbers: 3-10

    7. Leg Scissors: 3-10

    8. Double Leg Circular Rotation: 3-10 in each direction

    9. Lunges:3-10

    10. Sit-ups: 3-10

    11. Pushups: 3-10

    12. And of course do a few Sun Salutations and you are all set!

  • I am not losing weight!

    I am not losing weight!

    At Wellness Haven, we are invested in your health – your fat loss goals, your muscle building goals and your overall health goals. We go over and beyond to support you in all your wellness needs for we are with you every step of the way. When it comes to fat loss, our results are amazing for we stay with you until you have achieved it and beyond!

    We especially help those with the following frustrations:
    “I lost weight initially and now it has slowed down”
    Or
    “I am not losing any weight!”

    Many in fact do not follow the guidelines strictly and instead of eating with awareness and caution indulge in emotional eating and wonder why they have not lost weight!

    But for some others it may be that they saw amazing changes in their body when suddenly the progress stops! The weight loss is not so amazing after a few weeks of consistent weight loss!! In such a scenario when weight does not budge, instead of throwing your hands in frustration and disappointment and say in “I quit!” educate yourself and get excited about further action!

    Weight Loss Plateau is reached when you do not see a loss in weight for 3-4 consecutive weeks. It is very much a reality but there are ways to counteract it and it definitely does not mean that it will never budge.

    Let’s understand the words “weight Loss” first.

    Weight loss could be changes in any of the following weights: Fat, Muscle and Water weight.

    We measure once a week (and just once!) so that we can be disciplined, keep ourselves account table and track fat loss! Please do not weigh more than once a week and that too the best time is Monday morning! When we weigh ourselves we desire to see a loss in fat and not muscle or water weight. Most of the weight fluctuation (1-4 pounds) if you are eating correctly and exercising regularly is due to changes in water retention in the body. Those who consume high amounts of carbohydrates and sodium but drink very little water, retain a LOT of water resulting in increase in body weight. The key is to drink lots of water but stay low on carbohydrates and sodium and exercise to sweat it all out! You will lose the water weight and the result is loss in pounds when you weigh yourself. The more water you drink, the less you will retain it!

    If you stay on track with correct habits, there is no need to feel disappointed, frustrated or lose confidence ever! When you see no drop in weight for 2 consecutive weeks, know that the first 2 weeks could be due to water retention. Check your water intake. If you continue to not see drop in weight in week 3 and 4, you may have reached weight plateau despite your very best efforts.

    Weight loss plateau facts:

    1. It is common to experience 2-3 plateaus lasting many weeks as you make your progress towards your ideal weight. Why? Changing our body is never easy. You have let yourself go for so long; don’t you think you need to give it some time to get back in optimal condition? If it was that easy then there would be no one suffering from weight issues!
    2. The leaner you become, weight loss also becomes much more difficult, because percentage wise there is much less to lose! 0.5% – 1% loss in fat weight is quite a lot, and we always hope to see 15-25 loss in fat weight in week 1 and then at least 5% in 12 weeks! Trust me that it is a lot to lose! Know that as you lose weight, a smaller fat percentage loss equates to even more body weight loss!

    Example:
    Initial weight= 230 pounds
    1st week Fat % loss=1% body fat weight = 2.3 pounds of fat approximately
    New weight after losing 30 pounds= 200 pounds
    Now 1% of fat is 2 pounds instead of 2.3 pounds!

    Now you know that as you decrease in weight, it becomes slower over time!

    1. Not only does the weight loss slow down over time, it is also a fact that the leaner you become and the closer you reach towards your ideal weight, the body works harder to hold on to your fat!

    How to overcome plateaus?

    1. Re-evaluate your calories intake after approximately every 10 pound weight loss:
      As you lose weight, body metabolism also slows down. With lower body mass, the body does not require as much energy to support a smaller body frame! Re-evaluation will ensure that you are eating lesser calories than you are burning!
    2. We eat more calories than we think we are eating if we are not consistently tracking and holding ourselves accountable! This when combined with metabolism decline from weight loss leads to plateaus!
      Examples of mindless eating and creeping calories:
      – frequently eating outside prepared foods and drinks be it at parties or office!
      – not paying attention to portion control.
      TRACKING and HOLDING ACCOUNTABLE are key factors towards weight loss!
    3. Although eating right is the key in dropping weight, exercising and eating correctly go hand in hand. As we drop weight, we need to pay even more attention to eating right as well as looking at the intensity of our exercise routine. To maximize results in fat loss and muscle build program, one needs to stick to the structure and not keep jumping from one way to another ad confuse the body! Continuity in the exercise program is more important than continuous changing so that you are better able to track results. Our goal is to keep the basic structure of our exercise program the same and continuous but to progress you into a more intense routine so that you can track your health consistently.

    How to overcome tough plateaus:

    If you have followed everything to the letter and still unable to break the plateau, cleaning out the body followed by intermittent fasting method maybe needed. Also 80-20 rule in eating or eating optimally 5 days a week with some indulgence the remaining 2 days may just be what is needed to rev up the metabolism!

    “Changing your body is a marathon, not a sprint!”

    Remember that patience in anything you wish to achieve in life is a must. Some lose weight faster and others slower. Some may do it in months and some may take 1-3 years. One thing is a guarantee at Wellness Haven Nutrition: You become the healthiest you! We see to it that you do. We want your commitment, dedication and we want you to hold yourself accountable. Results are inevitable as you join in many health seeking individuals in our Jump-start Your Life Program for Unlimited Nutrition, Yoga, Breathing and Meditation Program for 3 months.

  • Fast Healing With Healthy Practices

    Fast Healing With Healthy Practices

    My personal health journey from not taking care of myself to becoming a health practitioner has given me tremendous life benefits that I will be forever grateful for. Learning healthy habits over the course of years has not only helped me and my family but it has enabled me to become a role model to many. I feel blessed to have started on this healing journey quite a few years ago. One of the biggest benefits of practicing healthy habits is my fast recovery from accidental body injuries. Over the years I have proven to myself time and again how quickly I heal myself withing 3-7 days where others may have spent weeks and months.

    A recent accident when my wet feet slipped on laminated floor had me in pain in various parts of the body – My left upper arm could not be lifted with so much pain, my right elbow bone was in pain, my right toes were injured, and I realized on day 2 that my left side of the head must have also felt the impact of the fall. I did the right things – nursed myself with cold pack, took pain and inflammation prevention medicine, applied muscle relaxant, upped my water and protein intake, but kept moving gently as I taught my yoga classes with just the right amount of movement. I also went in for chiropractic adjustment. All of this had me healed in 3 days and by the 4th day, the pain had eased completely, and my arm movements were back to normal. My healthy life practices always come to the rescue.

    Unhealthy life practices leads to frequent suffering and longer recovery

    Many people become home bound very easily as they:

    • fall sick frequently with symptoms of cold and flu
    • develop headaches and migraines
    • become over stressed
    • hurt or injure themselves

    They invariably lag behind in work or some other important aspect of their life as they now take a long time to recover from the health issue. This is a direct result of the body not being in an optimal state.

    The optimal body state is where blood circulation is normal, nutrients are readily available for proper body functioning, the lungs are healthy and the mind is calm and relaxed.

    Healing is very fast with healthy life practices

    When the body is functioning at its optimal state, illness, and diseases stay away. Immune system is strong and able to resist any illness in the surroundings. Such people don’t need to call in sick or miss important matters as a result.

    A healthy functioning body also recovers very fast from accidental injuries.

    Which healthy life practices prevent illnesses and aid fast recovery from injuries?

    Healthy life practices act like magic when it comes to prevention of illness or fast recovery from injuries.

    • Yoga Stretching, Strengthening, Balancing and Body Building Exercises.
    • Breathing/Pranayama Practices for healthy lungs and a strong immune system
    • Meditation Practices for a healthy, calm, joyful and peaceful mind
    • Clean eating with body cleansing foods and foods that do not inflame the system
    • Hydrating the body optimally
    • Getting restful sleep
    • Staying emotionally, mentally and spiritually balanced

    Why don’t people practice healthy habits?

    Healthy habits are formed over a period of time and requires effort until health becomes a habit. Many have never truly paid attention to their body or mind and have let themselves get derailed from the health track for many years as a result of lack of knowledge, lack of awareness and procrastination. They have formed a habit of making excuses for their lack of healthy habits. They do not know where to start after they become overwhelmed with stress, excess weight and fatigue.

    How can such people get back on track with healthy habits?

    • By first becoming aware of their unhealthy state
    • Reaching out to compassionate experts for guidance, support and motivation.

    What helps such people to get out of their vicious cycle of unhealthy practices?

    • Someone who will listen to them patiently and with compassion and caring.
    • Someone who will hold their hands virtually and take them on the right health path step by step.
    • Someone who will continue to motivate and inspire irrespective of what may be going on.
    • Someone who will become a friend showering tough love without emotional baggage.
    • Someone who will hold them accountable for staying on the health track.

    We at Wellness Haven have the right skills, experience and tools to take such a person from chaos to health. We have helped hundreds cross the bridge from pain to health. 

  • 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“.

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