What causes intelligent people to do stupid things?
The world we live in places a lot of value on the role of education and intellect. A person's achievements in climbing the top ranks of education institutions prove one's…
Is Yoga only for the flexible and good looking?
As a yoga teacher, people often tell me that they feel intimidated to attend a yoga class when the topic of attending a yoga class is being raised. Some say…
According to a Harvard study, Mindfulness Practice Can Help Reduce Fear
One of the most memorable quotes on fear is by Franklin D. Roosevelt, who famously said that "there is nothing to fear except fear itself". It was an enlightened observation…
What is mindfulness meditation? Is mindfulness a form of meditation?
Having taught mindfulness classes, I have discovered most participants mistake mindfulness as either: sitting on a chair or cushion in a quiet environment and to focus on one's breath while…
How can we stay healthy in the midst of a virus outbreak?
With an increase in the confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (CoV), it is inevitable for us not to worry about our own health and want to stay healthy. By now,…