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Anxiety can be a debilitating force, making it difficult to focus on the present moment. Fortunately, mindfulness practices can help alleviate anxiety symptoms, allowing you to live a more balanced life.
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Do your work fully, but don't let success or failure throw you off balance. That evenness of mind is what yoga really means.— Bhagavad Gita 2.48, in our words
Give your mind a quiet start - stretch, breathe or sit before checking messages.
Healthy Eating tipWarm water in the morningA glass of warm water after waking is a gentle, simple start to the day.
The body is like a chariot, the senses are the horses and the mind holds the reins. Yoga is learning to hold the reins gently and firmly.— Katha Upanishad 1.3.3-4, in our words
A wise person isn't shaken by trouble, doesn't chase every pleasure, and is free from fear and anger.— Bhagavad Gita 2.56, in our words
The early signs of progress in yoga: a light body, good health, less craving, a clear face and a pleasant voice.— Shvetashvatara Upanishad 2.13, in our words
Wait 2-3 hours after a big meal before yoga or breathwork.
Chapter 6 of the Gita gives a simple, practical meditation method. Here it is in plain steps.
Fill half your plate with vegetables, a quarter with protein (dal, beans, paneer, eggs) and a quarter with grains.
Mind & Mood tipThe 5-breath pauseBefore reacting to stress, take five slow breaths. Your answer will be calmer.
Healthy Eating tipEat until you're about 80% fullStopping a little before you feel full is an old Indian habit that matches the Gita's 'not too much'.
Yoga is hard for someone who overeats or starves, oversleeps or never rests. Moderation in food, sleep, work and play is what makes it work.— Bhagavad Gita 6.16-17, in our words
Four equal sides - in, hold, out, hold - to settle a busy mind in about two minutes.
A calm mind is like a lamp in a windless place - its flame does not flicker.— Bhagavad Gita 6.19, in our words
Meditation in motion: slow, mindful steps with the breath - perfect if sitting still is hard.
Stand on one leg like a tall, quiet tree - balance for the body and focus for the mind.
A soft humming out-breath, like a bee - one of the quickest ways to feel calm.
Breathe in through one side, hold, and out through the other - a classic pranayama for balance and calm.
Practise in a clean, quiet, pleasant spot - away from noise and crowds, somewhere that feels good to be in.— Shvetashvatara Upanishad 2.10, in our words
A gentle backbend from lying on your belly - opens the chest and wakes up the spine.
Don't force stillness. Calm the mind slowly, step by step, with patience.— Bhagavad Gita 6.25, in our words