Food as medicine
When it comes to our health, we often turn to medications and supplements to make us feel better. However, one of the oldest and most effective forms of medicine is food. Eating certain foods can help to improve and maintain our physical and mental wellbeing. The idea of food as medicine is rooted in the […]
Positive Manifestation: The Magic Mantra For A Fulfilling Life
Most of us go through life thinking that our minds and our thoughts do not shape our world.The truth is, our physical reality – relationships, career, success etc – dances in tandem with our thoughts and emotions. What we think affects our real-world situations, and vice versa. Possibly why there is an old saying in […]
Experience The Therapeutic Wonders Of Shinrin Yoku At Ekaanta
Crisp morning air, dew drops hanging off the leaves,The gentle rustle of leaves underfoot, and the low hum of the beesThe trees tower in the glistening sun raysWhile the birds sing an avian symphonyThe heart to heart with Mother NatureBrings immense peace and harmony. Why do we feel so happy and content when we go […]
Nutrition and its role in brain health
Nutrition plays a vital role in brain health and function. The brain requires a constant supply of nutrients to function properly, and a deficiency in certain nutrients can negatively affect brain health and cognition. Here are a few key ways that nutrition can impact the brain: Eating a varied, balanced diet that includes these nutrients […]
What is Mindful Eating?
Mindful eating is a practice that involves paying full attention to the experience of eating, without distractions such as watching television or working at a computer. It involves being present in the moment and being aware of the physical and emotional sensations associated with eating and the impact of food on the body. Some key […]
Mindful reflections on the year gone by, Mindful Intentions for the year coming up.
Looking back to see where you were at the start of the year, and where you are today, can be both humbling and liberating. Learning from this journey, from our actions and behaviours is how we gather our wisdom. And this wisdom helps us calibrate our attitude to how we live our life. As the […]
The Symphony of Silence: Listen to the Music Within
At the end of the day, when you climb into your bed after the lights are out, have you ever taken a moment to appreciate the silence that slowly envelops you in the darkness? In this quiet state, the sounds that were once drowned out by the hustle and bustle of the day become more […]
5 Ways to Cultivate Mindfulness as a Habit
The first thing I do after I get up every morning is drink two glasses of water. Did I do that when I was 15 years old? No. But I built a habit around it to achieve better digestive health. For any habit to stick, it needs intent and repetition, to an extent that you […]
MINDFULNESS IN LOVE: 4 CORE ELEMENTS THAT LIGHT YOUR PATH
Love makes the world go round, doesn’t it? In the humdrum of my daily life, tiny scattered moments of love usually turn out to be the best part of my day. Today, it was when my father fixed my car without telling me. Yesterday it was when my little one ran up to me to […]
Mindfulness for the Millennial Mindset: Gen Z’s Spin on the Trend
On a recent holiday at Ekaanta in Haridwar, I found a young lady meditating inside the Serenity Hall one early morning, even before breakfast. We got talking and I asked her why she chose meditation to start her day instead of sleeping in late, and she said, “You know, I used to think meditation and […]
