Holistic Yoga

Holistic Yoga RYS 200 Yoga Alliance Certified School. We do either Power yoga or Flow yoga before our Hatha yoga practice.

Holistic Yoga is an optimal combination Power yoga, Flow yoga, Traditional Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Discussions on Yoga Philosophy and Healthy Diet Our practice is more of a holistic one which is a combination Power yoga, Flow yoga (suryanamaskar and variations), traditional Hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga, Yoga Philosophy and Diet

The advantages of doing power yoga is Bodily strength and Energy It also gives many of the benefits of traditional Hatha yoga like regulating the hormonal balance in your body etc because the power yoga exercises are the Hatha yoga poses done more dynamically. Our Flow yoga is more oriented towards increasing your aerobic capability similar to running but it also has some of the benefits of Hatha yoga and power yoga. This enables you to go deeper into the Hatha yoga poses as your body is more warmed up and hence becomes more flexible. So doing power yoga or flow yoga before hatha yoga helps you derive the benefits of Hatha yoga better. Kundalini Yoga is more of a spiritual practice with various exercises, breathing and meditation techniques aimed at enhancing your spiritual energy. Yoga philosophy is covered in every one of our classes are part of satang where various scriptures like Patangali Yoga sutras are discussed in a modern context and day to day life. We also have discussions on various types of food and how it impacts our physical and mental wellbeing.

Yoga & Diabetes —Improves blood sugar control: Lowers fasting glucose, post-meal spikes, and HbA1c when practiced regula...
30/12/2025

Yoga & Diabetes —
Improves blood sugar control: Lowers fasting glucose, post-meal spikes, and HbA1c when practiced regularly.
Enhances insulin sensitivity: Reduces insulin resistance through muscle activation, fat loss, and reduced inflammation.
Reduces stress hormones: Lowers cortisol and improves autonomic balance, directly helping glucose regulation.
Supports metabolic health: Improves weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, and cardiovascular risk.
Helps complications: Improves circulation, reduces neuropathy symptoms, and supports joint mobility.
Improves sleep: Better sleep quality leads to more stable blood sugar levels.
Best practices: Gentle asanas, pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari, Kapalbhati), and meditation.
Role: A complementary therapy—not a cure or replacement for medication.
Timeline: Benefits typically appear within 8–12 weeks of consistent practice.
Bottom line: Yoga is an effective lifestyle tool that addresses core drivers of diabetes—stress, insulin resistance, and metabolic imbalance—when practiced consistently alongside medical care.

Winter Triggers Heart Emergencies Cold causes vasoconstriction: Blood vessels narrow, raising blood pressure and cardiac...
29/12/2025

Winter Triggers Heart Emergencies

Cold causes vasoconstriction: Blood vessels narrow, raising blood pressure and cardiac workload.
Blood becomes thicker: Increased clotting tendency raises heart attack and stroke risk.

Sympathetic overdrive: Cold stress elevates adrenaline, increasing heart rate and arrhythmia risk.
Oxygen mismatch: Reduced coronary blood flow plus higher cardiac demand precipitates ischemia.

Morning risk spike: Early winter mornings combine cold exposure, dehydration, and natural BP surge.
Infections add stress: Flu and respiratory infections increase inflammation and clot risk.

Lifestyle factors: Less activity, heavier diet, alcohol, and irregular routines worsen risk.

Bottom line:
Winter significantly increases cardiovascular stress, making heart attacks and sudden cardiac events more likely—especially in the elderly and those with hypertension, diabetes, or existing heart disease.

Journaling for Success Creates clarity of goals and priorities, reducing distraction.Improves daily ex*****on by convert...
27/12/2025

Journaling for Success

Creates clarity of goals and priorities, reducing distraction.

Improves daily ex*****on by converting intent into concrete actions.

Enhances decision-making quality through reflection and review.

Builds self-discipline and accountability with consistent tracking.

Accelerates learning and continuous improvement by capturing lessons.

Strengthens confidence and momentum by recording wins and progress.

Reduces stress by organizing thoughts and focusing on controllables.

Best practice:
5–10 minutes daily focusing on top priorities, one key action, one lesson, and one win, plus a brief weekly review to realign strategy.

Journaling for Spiritual Growth Enhances self-awareness by observing thoughts, emotions, and patterns without judgment.H...
27/12/2025

Journaling for Spiritual Growth

Enhances self-awareness by observing thoughts, emotions, and patterns without judgment.

Helps quiet the mind and ego, reducing mental noise and reactivity.

Aligns daily actions with values, dharma, and inner truth.

Deepens mindfulness and presence in everyday life.
Supports emotional healing, forgiveness, and inner release.

Cultivates gratitude and devotion, fostering peace and contentment.

Strengthens intuition and inner guidance.

Integrates insights from meditation or prayer into lived experience.

Best practice: 10–15 minutes daily with simple prompts for intention, reflection, release, and gratitude.

Long-term night-shift work significantly increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, mental-health d...
24/12/2025

Long-term night-shift work significantly increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, mental-health disorders, and accidents due to chronic disruption of the body’s circadian rhythm. The danger rises with years of exposure, poor sleep, rotating schedules, and unhealthy eating patterns. While not immediately fatal, unmanaged night shifts are a serious occupational health risk and require mitigation such as fixed schedules, adequate sleep, controlled light exposure, and regular health monitoring.

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Regular exposure to natural daylight—especially in the morning—helps improve diabetes control by aligning the body’s cir...
23/12/2025

Regular exposure to natural daylight—especially in the morning—helps improve diabetes control by aligning the body’s circadian rhythm. This leads to better insulin sensitivity, improved sleep quality, healthier cortisol patterns, and enhanced vitamin D production. Daylight also encourages physical activity, which further lowers blood sugar levels. While it does not replace medication or diet, morning sunlight (20–40 minutes) is a simple, low-cost lifestyle measure that supports better glucose regulation and overall metabolic health.

Winter Activities to Prevent Depression Get daily daylight: 10–30 minutes of morning or mid-day sunlight to regulate moo...
22/12/2025

Winter Activities to Prevent Depression

Get daily daylight: 10–30 minutes of morning or mid-day sunlight to regulate mood and sleep.

Move your body: Indoor yoga, strength training, or mobility exercises 3–5 times a week.

Learn something new: Pick one indoor skill (music, cooking, photography, writing) to stimulate motivation.

Maintain social contact: Schedule small, regular social activities (games, discussions, group classes).

Calm the nervous system: Practice breathing, meditation, or mantra/sound work daily.

Create purpose: Work on a meaningful winter project or journal with clear goals.

Use warmth wisely: Hot showers, warm lighting, and herbal teas improve comfort and mood.

Protect sleep: Reduce late-night screens and maintain a consistent routine.

Simple rule:
Sunlight + movement daily, structured social contact weekly, and a calming evening ritual every night.

Air Pollution and Brain HealthAir pollution harms the brain, not just the lungs and heart.Fine particles (PM2.5) and tox...
21/12/2025

Air Pollution and Brain Health

Air pollution harms the brain, not just the lungs and heart.

Fine particles (PM2.5) and toxic gases enter the bloodstream, cross the blood–brain barrier, and trigger neuroinflammation and oxidative stress.

Short-term effects include reduced attention, memory issues, headaches, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and low mood.

Long-term exposure increases the risk of cognitive decline, dementia, and structural brain changes.

Children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with cardiovascular or metabolic disease are most vulnerable.

Risk reduction: avoid outdoor activity during high AQI, use indoor air purifiers, wear particulate-filter masks, maintain antioxidant- and omega-3–rich diets, exercise on cleaner-air days, and ensure good ventilation.

Bottom line: Persistent air pollution exposure accelerates brain aging and cognitive decline, but exposure control and healthy lifestyle measures can significantly reduce risk.

Late-night eating negatively affects gastrointestinal health.Eating within 2–3 hours of bedtime disrupts natural circadi...
20/12/2025

Late-night eating negatively affects gastrointestinal health.
Eating within 2–3 hours of bedtime disrupts natural circadian digestive rhythms, leading to slower digestion, increased acid reflux, bloating, gas, and disturbed sleep. Lying down soon after eating raises the risk of heartburn and nocturnal GERD. Gut motility slows at night, increasing constipation risk, while late meals can disrupt the gut microbiome and worsen blood sugar control.
Best practice: Finish the last main meal 3–4 hours before sleep. If needed, choose a small, light, low-fat snack and avoid spicy, fatty, acidic foods, alcohol, and carbonated drinks late at night. Consistent early meal timing supports better digestion, sleep

Cheese & Dementia —Moderate cheese intake is linked to better cognitive function and lower dementia risk in observationa...
20/12/2025

Cheese & Dementia —

Moderate cheese intake is linked to better cognitive function and lower dementia risk in observational studies.

Benefits may come from vitamin B12, calcium, fermented compounds, and healthy fats.

Fermented cheeses appear more beneficial than processed cheese.

Moderation is key—excess saturated fat and salt can offset benefits.

Association, not proof; best as part of an overall brain-healthy diet.

Gout & Joint Pain – Foods to Avoid (Quick Summary)High-purine foods: organ meats, red meat, processed meatsCertain seafo...
20/12/2025

Gout & Joint Pain – Foods to Avoid (Quick Summary)

High-purine foods: organ meats, red meat, processed meats

Certain seafood: sardines, anchovies, mackerel, shellfish, excess tuna

Alcohol: especially beer and spirits

Sugary/fructose foods: soft drinks, packaged juices, sweets

Ultra-processed foods: fried foods, fast food, refined carbs (maida)

Excess unhealthy fats: trans fats, excess omega-6 oils (soybean, sunflower)

Full-fat dairy & excess protein supplements

Key tip: Avoid trigger combinations like red meat + alcohol or seafood + beer.
Diet helps, but recurrent gout often needs medical management.

Simple lifestyle habits can make your brain feel years youngerRegular movement, quality sleep, brain-supportive nutritio...
18/12/2025

Simple lifestyle habits can make your brain feel years younger

Regular movement, quality sleep, brain-supportive nutrition, stress control, and focused attention significantly improve cognitive health. Daily exercise boosts blood flow, good sleep clears brain toxins, nutrient-rich foods protect neurons, mindfulness sharpens attention, and social learning builds cognitive reserve. Consistency in small habits—not extreme interventions—keeps the brain sharper, calmer, and more resilient over time.

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Our practice is more of a holistic one which is a combination Power yoga, Flow yoga (suryanamaskar and variations), traditional Hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga, Yoga Philosophy and Diet

The advantages of doing power yoga is Bodily strength and Energy It also gives many of the benefits of traditional Hatha yoga like regulating the hormonal balance in your body etc because the power yoga exercises are the Hatha yoga poses done more dynamically.

Our Flow yoga is more oriented towards increasing your aerobic capability similar to running but it also has some of the benefits of Hatha yoga and power yoga.

We do either Power yoga or Flow yoga before our Hatha yoga practice. This enables you to go deeper into the Hatha yoga poses as your body is more warmed up and hence becomes more flexible. So doing power yoga or flow yoga before hatha yoga helps you derive the benefits of Hatha yoga better.