Inner World & Mental Health
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5 Subtle Signs of Stress You Shouldn’t Ignore
What is Stress? Stress is a very common word these days. It’s the reaction of our body and mind when faced with challenging situations—like work pressure, tight deadlines, a traumatic event, or an unexpected unpleasant situation. Everyone responds to stress differently, but broadly, our reactions fall into three categories: fight, flight, or freeze. Stress also feels…
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7 Inner Practices to Transform Your Yoga Journey
Beyond the asana practice — each step on the mat brings you closer to yourself. These 7 practices open the door within. Yoga is not just a series of movements—it’s a sacred meeting with yourself. In every breath, every pause, every moment of stillness, yoga whispers reminders of who you truly are. In my classes,…
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Practicing Ahimsa: The Power of Self-Compassion
Ahimsa — non-violence — is a foundational principle in many spiritual traditions, but it is most commonly known through Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga, where it stands as the first Yama, or moral discipline. Yamas are considered the ethical guidelines for anyone walking the yogic path. However, these aren’t just for ascetics or yogis in the…
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You are not your fear
It’s okay to be scared – but your spirit is stronger than the stories fear tells you. What is Fear? It’s that deeply uncomfortable and terrifying feeling—as if the ground beneath you has disappeared. Fear can make us feel lost, disconnected, and helpless. All of us carry different kinds of fear. Some we are aware…
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What’s in Your Mind Space? A Call for Inner Reflection
The mind is a vast, dynamic space where billions of thoughts and pieces of information are stored and processed daily. Imagine how many emotions you feel and thoughts you think, all while processing an endless stream of information. Some of this gets stored temporarily, while other memories or data remain with us permanently. As human…
Healing Path with Gargi 