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.

     

  • 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

  • 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“.

  • Get Back on Track Before Holidays!

    Get Back on Track Before Holidays!

    If you have made “losing weight” as your serious goal, then you deserve a pat on your back!
    At Wellness Haven, our goal is to help, guide and support you in your mission to get your health back on track before the new year is on us. Staying healthy is our area of expertise and guiding you to your success is our mission. Whether you are a local of San Ramon or anywhere in the Bay Area or in any other remote location, we have proven ourselves successful in guiding you to health that lasts.

    How will we support you?

    • We provide a complimentary consultation and evaluation one on one so that we know that we are a good match from both sides.
    • The moment you decide to get our guidance in your weight loss mission, we meet with you, either locally at Wellness Haven or on the phone, for about 90 minutes to get you started with the first week of the “Wellness Haven Nutrition Program – Lower Your Fat.”
      • We make sure that there are no confusions left for you
      • We tell you exactly what to eat, when to eat and how to eat given your own lifestyle. Our goal is not to convert you from a vegetarian/non vegetarian to the opposite. We work with you.
      • We stay with you throughout your weight loss journey. We help you stay on track and hold you accountable in your mission.
      • We guide you through exercising whether you are local or remote.
      • We guide you through stress management, which has a direct impact on weight loss.
      • We stay with you every step of the way in your weigh- loss-journey by enabling you to jump-start your life with motivation and enthusiasm.
      • We measure you or advise you to be measured if you are remote, throughout the program to see results.
      • We take you step by step through the very important cleansing first week and into the weeks ahead where you are cleaning up your eating habits as well as learning stress releasing techniques and exercising.
      • We make sure that you stay on track even after the 12 weeks of the program, as we believe in changing lifestyle and not dieting as a temporary fix.
      • We help you detox and cleanse yourself once a quarter at the very least.
      • We make it FUN!

    What do we need from you?

    • Your intense desire for a healthy body and a healthy mind
    • Your dedication to yourself
    • Your commitment to staying on track

    Do not let this year go by. Make a commitment to yourself. Start the new year with a huge smile on your face.

  • 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 Am Stuck!

    I Am Stuck!

    How many times in your life have you felt “I am STUCK!”?
    It is our mission at Wellness Haven Yoga in San Ramon to enable you to become “unstuck” and to take charge of your life back into your own hands through our various programs that suit your need. We discover your need through a complimentary consultation session.

    Each one of us feels this way at one point or another in our lives especially with feelings like:

    • I am stuck in my weight.
    • I am stuck in my relationship.
    • I am stuck in my job.
    • I am stuck in my life!

    We feel stuck in various aspects of our lives: health, money, relationship, work. We get frustrated for we think we are doing everything to get unstuck but nothing comes of it.

    WHY do we stay stuck?

    This is because old habits die hard. We keep repeating old patterns of behavior. We are stuck in our belief system preventing us from changing in-spite of wanting to change. And after trying really hard, we feel overwhelmed. trapped, unworthy, dis-empowered, desperate, frustrated, disappointed and doubtful of everything. We start thinking and accepting that we do not deserve what we want! And if we do get what we want we will not be able to keep it! We stay stuck in fear. This is where self-sabotaging behavior begins and we sabotage ourselves again and again in spite of out best foot forward. We remain STUCK!

    How do we become unstuck?

    We need to look deeper into ourselves and discover what behavior and patterns we have had. We need to discover the limiting beliefs that have become barriers in our growth. And then we need to take actions steps to change those limiting beliefs and behavior patterns. But it is not easy. If it was simple, the whole world would be in a better place.

    We all need help!

    Change is painful But staying stuck is even more painful
    Change is painful But staying stuck is even more painful

    Yes each one of us needs help and support to become empowered again, because this empowerment will take us over the hump of barriers standing in our way of attaining our goals to become unstuck. Each one of us needs proper and correct guidance, someone to hold our hands virtually and inspire us and motivate us every step of the way to the next level in the path of attaining freedom from barriers standing tall in our path . It is a fact that even though our loved ones, whether family or friends, are ready to help us, we may not be ready for their guidance due to our emotional connection. They also may not have the proper tools at their disposal to help us.

    Help comes from an experienced coach

    Well known and successful personalities have expert coaches behind their back for everybody needs help to get over barriers in their path and to go to the next level. The best coaches have experience, and have helped hundreds get over their mental barriers through tools and techniques, compassion and understanding and more than anything holding hands every step of the way until success is achieved. These coaches have also lived the experience.

    The right coaches understand the basic emotional needs for every human are love, safety and belonging. They also understand that each one of us remain stuck simply because of our own mental resistance and objections to what we want, that we all unknowingly  create struggling circumstances around us. We remain in the struggle for we are still able to somehow survive! We do not like “risks” or anything “unfamiliar”. So even when there is a opportunity for growth, to become unstuck, we become nervous about change, fear arises to the forefront and we choose to say “No” to the very needed experiences. Money issues come to the forefront for we are unable to evaluate the worthiness of spending for our own good. We fail to understand the long term benefits of investment into ourselves for we have become a society of instant gratification. We may not think twice about spending on things we do not need or the thousands spent on temporary pleasures, but our minds become stuck when it is about investment into our own health: mental, emotional and spiritual growth or non invasive physical health. We then justify ourselves for our indecision. We remain stuck for years to come!

    Here are some of the sentences that spill out of us when we are at the verge of making a much needed decision that our inner gut tells us to make:
    “I will get back to you!”
    “I need to think about it!”
    “I need to talk to my spouse about this.”
    “I have started on many things before, but I have never stuck to them!”

    instead of acknowledging the real reason behind the indecision:
    “I am scared of…!”
    and then taking actions steps to actually make it happen, for antidote to fear is action!

    We end up experiencing the very thing we did not want or need!

    The 2 sides of our brain are always telling us 2 opposite things and it continues to sway and our dominant side of the brain wins!:
    “I am too fearful to change!” or “I love learning and I want to change”

    Acknowledge the need for change and accept help

    • The first step towards change is acknowledging that there is a need for change.
    • Research your resources that will bring about the desired change
    • Take the initiative and get help from the expert change agent
    • Take the expert advice, take the prescribed action steps and make the change!

    Know that all you need is already there for you!

    • You simply need to make your way through your fears to make the change
    • You need to be ready for the receiving without fear and you will then change successfully

    We as human beings are constantly evolving every moment and when this process comes with awareness, change is inevitable.

    You want to lose fat? You can do it!
    You want to be healthier in your body? You can do it!
    You want better relationships? You can do it!

    Trust your instincts. Have a little more faith in yourself. You will become unstuck.

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