Frozen shoulder sounds awkward right? However, it is a real condition, which is quite discomforting and painful. So, what is frozen shoulder, exactly? While working on the laptop or desktop we rarely move our neck, or relax our back and shoulder muscles. Such limited movements and...
Those who suffer from migraine headaches frequently are aware of how agonising and horrible the pain can be. It is a throbbing discomfort that causes nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and sensitivity to sound or light. It also lasts for more than a couple of days. Migraines...
Stress and anxiety have increased as a result of today's fast-paced culture. All of these factors combined have led to hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalance can cause a variety of health problems, including an increase in facial hair in women. Women do not naturally produce as...
Try this game. Partner with a friend and play-act as though he/she has borrowed your most favourite book from you a month ago. You want your friend to return this book but he/she has no memory of it. You remind your friend...
Morning is the most important time of the day as it sets the tone for the rest of the day. We often say, ‘I got off the wrong side of the bed’ or ‘today is not my day’ when things don’t go as expected. But...
Our digital work culture and fast-paced lifestyle are taking a toll on our general health and wellbeing. The bigger issue is that we do not notice this until it has reached a destructive stage. For instance, our spine and arms, as long as it is...
Quote: “As you consciously relax your mind you gain a sense of achievement.” At the Yoga Institute, we teach various types of pranayamas and asanas. These include sitting, standing and lying down asanas, they also include relaxation and breathing techniques. Makarasana commonly known as the crocodile pose...
Glittering lanes and decked up houses, India adorns the avatar of a bride as she lights up for the most-awaited festival of the year, Diwali. Excitement is in the air, as streets shimmer with lights and people can’t help but smile as they look forward to...
I imbibe the resilience of the plough that tills the fields to strengthen my body and will. The final posture resembles a plough. It is an asana where the spine is inverted causing a strong compression at the throat and abdomen. When the attention during the...
I become self-aware and ever vigilant, especially during the unexpected turns and twists of life. ‘Vakra’ means curve. This formation and the process of this asana are to curve the torso giving a twist to the spine. It can be done sitting, standing or lying down....
