Understanding Zen Zen as a Japanese word is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘dhyana’, which means meditation. Zen is a school of the Mahayana Buddhism. It is a school of thought that reduces the emphasis placed on theoretical knowledge. Instead, it throws light on the realization that one can have through meditation and dharma (righteous duties). Zen focuses on integrating three aspects – body, mind and spirit. The roots of Zen lie in ancient Chinese philosophy. The concept was then borrowed by the Japanese, whose samurai masters helped perfect this school of thought. Understanding Yoga Yoga has its origins in India. The word, in itself, is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘yug’ meaning to ‘direct one’s attention’. Yoga, as a practice, can get individuals to turn inwards to find  [...] 

Pregnancy brings mixture of emotions in a women’s life. They are happy for the arrival of new life into the world and scared for the involved during pregnancy. The phase from conception to birth is called as pregnancy. During this phase, the male sperm cell fertilizes in the female’s egg till the time of delivery- that last for almost 280 days. Certain time, the women may experience labor pain before the schedule period, thus results in premature baby. Pregnancy includes lots of risks, which every mother thinks worth taking. The complication might be on mother or the unborn child. High blood pressure, asthma, cardiac problems, and liver disease may create complication during pregnancy. It is very important to take immense care during these days. Consume a well balanced diet along with proper  [...] 

It is always ok when you are suffering from any health problem. You always know that after some time you will bounce back. But you go tensed when any of your loved one suffers from any ailment. We spend many nights sleepless and start searching for some miracles that will cure our loved ones. Even I have faced such situation when doctors declared that my granny is a diabetic patient. It was very hard for us to digest as she had always been a very healthy woman. The sudden news of her diabetic left us spell bound. Thus we all started searching the numerous cures like home remedies, herbal treatment etc. As we all know this disease develops slowly and silently many people realize it late about their ailment. Apart from that there are many healthy people with diabetes. But as science has advanced  [...] 

The rest five of the Mudra which are also equivalently important to our health. So here we are providing you with the required information. – Previous five mudras 6. Surya Mudra: Surya Mudra can be termed as Mudra of Sun in English. As the term provides half of the information like it is related to sun. Sun is the father of all planets. It is sun who provides light and energy to the all the living organism in the entire world. Thus this Mudra helps us a lot in getting revitalized. The very first sun being the sign of energy it reduces dullness and tensions from mind making a person cheerful and energetic. This Mudra helps in lessening the level of cholesterol and lowers down your weight. It is also recommended as best solution for digestion troubles. The thyroid gland present in human  [...] 

The best six doctors anywhere And no one can deny it Are sunshine, water, rest, and air Exercise and diet. These six will gladly you attend If only you are willing Your mind they’ll ease Your will they’ll mend And charge you not a shilling. ~Nursery rhyme quoted by Wayne Fields, What the River Knows, 1990 Many times the things that are being taught in our early childhood are craved on our brain. Like during my kindergarten days I was very much fascinated by drinking tea. As my parents use to have tea I use to demand for tea but like parents know how to take the best care and limit their kids. My parents use to scare me that the kids who drink tea are taken by wicked old ladies and punish kids drinking tea. This fake story has still kept me away from drinking tea. I still crave for  [...] 

“For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” This is very well versed statement from ancient times. People from ancient times believe that anger is the root cause of all problems. Getting angry is not bad but it need to be given a proper direction. When any emotion follows a wrong direction it always misleads a person and lands them in mess. When a person usually gets angry he or she don’t even realize the words they say but after few moments they do regret for their behavior. Every time your anger can’t be valid. And to clarify anger is not a emotion that can be eradicated forever. Emotions never disappear from our brains they always exist but yes you can have control on your anger. No one in the world will then try to rule your brain. Anger when misleads  [...] 

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.  ~Kahlil Gibran. Hair fall and improper growth of hair is very common in recent times. It is like experiencing hell while watching the loss of your hair. And many times due to hectic lifestyle it is highly difficult to maintain the health of hair. They need extra care but we don’t realize it until the conditions get worsen. And usually when the conditions gets worsen we start seeking all the expensive products available in market and experiment with every thing. But that wrong and we forget few simple but beautiful way of taking care of your hair. A healthy diet and good sleep are the best prescribed medicines in the book of doctors. There are ample of reasons that lead hair fall. And there  [...] 

“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths” I keep on wondering how this people describe a situation that will be a trend in future. This quote was said by Ethy Hillesum, she has so perfectly depicted the situation that we are facing in daily life style. It is a fact that in today’s world busy lifestyle is a trend. People don’t have time even to eat their food properly. Being in a corporate world; I myself live such a down life. No doubt the flow of money is very smooth but, you have everything in life. All luxuries, but still heart miss one thing and make you feel stressed out. My hands are full but my heart is empty. I tried a lot of things but all gave temporary happiness. Nothing was making my heart rest in peace. Yes peace is  [...] 

I miss out on a third of the day Sleep on I lie down to sleep and lose control Sleep on I don’t want to sleep but remain in charge Sleep on Anything could happen to anyone Sleep on Lighten our darkness Sleep on O Lord we pray Sleep on Preserve us Sleep on From all dangers Sleep on Only God keeps watch while we Sleep on - James Hart It was midnight 03.00 hrs when my dad saw me walking in our lawn and got worried. For a moment he thought I am suffering from sleeping disorder. So he headed downstairs and stood in front of me in lawn. “Hi sweetheart, is anything wrong? What got you here so late?” his voice sounded tense at the same time soothing. His questions were actually answerable but I dint from where do I start “Umm.. Well nothing Dad its just I was sleeping and I got up again and  [...] 

“Oh! Heavens Sheryl you are looking damsel. I mean you are just terrific today. Is it real that you have gone older today? I guess you are fooling around” I blushed, and in soft tone replied “well, thank you.” and, swiftly moved away from my friend Andy. Gosh, it was just not Andy who took the pleasure of complimenting me but almost all my friends were saying the same phrases and I had nothing then to just smile or blush. I was getting a year older but I guess this praises and compliments made me feel havens. I was happy and happy for I came with bang. Yes, you all are right just few months back I got myself in a hideout. No, no I dint commit any blunder but my mind and health had made me look like a mess. It is truth few months back I was not looking less then any ghost or any spirit.  [...]