Mind Body Symphony - Yoga & Meditation

Meditation allows you to confront your inner demons. You face your fears, anxieties and worries and go to the root cause. Don’t use meditation to mask them.

Ego: The Greatest Obstacle to True Freedom 🙏

We’ve all been there - trapped in the cycle of self-importance, constantly seeking validation and control. But what if we told you that the key to unlocking true freedom lies in letting go of the very thing that’s holding you back? 🌊

We’re talking about the ego. That voice in your head that’s constantly chattering, judging, and criticizing. The one that makes you feel separate, superior, or inferior. 🤯

But what happens when we surrender? When we let go of the need to control, to be right, and to prove ourselves? 🌈

This is where ego death occurs. It’s not about destroying the ego, but about transcending it. About recognizing that you are so much more than your thoughts, emotions, and physical body. 🌟

Through surrender, you’ll discover:

✨ Freedom from the constant need for validation
✨ Release from the burden of self-importance
✨ Connection to your true, divine nature

So, take a deep breath, and let go. Surrender to the present moment, and allow yourself to dissolve into the vastness of existence. 🌊

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“Meditation isn’t about achieving a blank mind, but about cultivating awareness of the present moment. 🙏

It’s about noticing your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment. And, more importantly, it’s about recognizing the space between them. 🌌

In that space, lies clarity, calmness, and connection to your inner self. It’s where you can tap into your intuition, creativity, and inner wisdom. 💫

So, the next time you sit in meditation, remember that it’s not about stopping your thoughts, but about observing them with kindness and curiosity. 🌱

Notice the space between your thoughts, and allow yourself to settle into the peace and tranquility that resides within. 🙏

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Mindfulness while walking.

Muscle Loss with Age:
As we age, our muscles can feel like they’re on a permanent retreat. But fear not, for the ancient wisdom of yoga and holistic living holds the key to preventing muscle loss and maintaining vitality.

Imagine your muscles as a group of wild stallions galloping through a lush meadow. Yoga provides the gentle nudges needed to keep those stallions moving, while also cultivating flexibility, balance, and inner peace.

However, yoga alone is not enough; it needs to be complemented by a balanced diet that provides the necessary building blocks for muscle health. Just as a skilled yogi balances breath, movement, and awareness, you must balance exercise, nutrition, and self-care to create a harmonious symphony of well-being.

At Mind Body Symphony, we recommend incorporating plant-based proteins like lentils and chickpeas, along with nutrient-rich foods like leafy greens and chia seeds, into your diet. Additionally, explore herbal remedies like ashwagandha and turmeric to support muscle health and overall well-being.

By embracing yoga, balanced nutrition, and holistic living, you can create a masterpiece of muscle preservation and maintain vitality as you age.

_The Hidden Dangers of Protein Deficiency: What You Need to Know_
As women, we often prioritize our health and wellness, but may overlook one of the most essential nutrients for our bodies: protein. Protein is a vital component of a balanced diet, playing a critical role in maintaining muscle mass, bone density, and overall health.

_The Risks of Protein Deficiency_
A lack of protein in the diet can lead to a range of health problems, including:

- _Muscle wasting and weakness_: Insufficient protein can cause muscle mass to decrease, leading to weakness, fatigue, and mobility issues.
- _Bone loss and osteoporosis_: Protein helps maintain bone density, and a lack of it can increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
- _Hair loss and skin problems_: Protein is essential for healthy hair, skin, and nails. A lack of it can lead to hair loss, dry skin, and brittle nails.
- _Fatigue and brain fog_: Protein helps regulate blood sugar levels and provides energy for the body. A lack of it can lead to fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings.
- _Slowed metabolism and weight gain_: Protein helps regulate metabolism, and a lack of it can lead to a slowed metabolism and weight gain.

_Why Women Are at Risk_
Women are particularly vulnerable to protein deficiency due to various factors, including:

- Hormonal fluctuations
- Menstruation and pregnancy
- Aging and menopause
- Vegetarian or vegan diets

_Get Personalized Nutrition Plans from Mind Body Symphony_
At Mind Body Symphony, we understand that everyone’s nutritional needs are unique. That’s why we offer personalized nutrition planning services, tailored to your specific health goals and needs. Our expert nutritionists will work with you to create a customized meal plan that ensures you’re getting the protein and nutrients you need to thrive.

Don’t let protein deficiency hold you back. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards optimal health!

The Truth About Healthy Fats: Separating Fact from Fiction*

For decades, we’ve been led to believe that fats are the enemy of a healthy diet. However, the truth is that not all fats are created equal. In fact, healthy fats are an essential component of a balanced diet, playing a critical role in our overall health and well-being.

*What are Healthy Fats?*

Healthy fats, also known as unsaturated fats, are found in a variety of whole foods, including nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oil, and fatty fish. These fats are essential for various bodily functions, such as:

- Energy production
- Brain function and development
- Absorption of vitamins and minerals
- Maintenance of healthy skin and hair

*Debunking the Myth: Healthy Fats Don’t Raise Cholesterol or Insulin Spikes*

Contrary to popular belief, healthy fats don’t raise cholesterol levels or cause insulin spikes. In fact, studies have shown that consuming healthy fats can actually help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and improve insulin sensitivity.

*The Benefits of Healthy Fats*

Incorporating healthy fats into your diet can have numerous benefits, including:

- Weight loss and improved body composition
- Improved heart health and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
- Enhanced brain function and cognitive performance
- Reduced inflammation and improved immune function

*Get Personalized Diet Plans from Mind Body Symphony*

At Mind Body Symphony, we understand that everyone’s nutritional needs are unique. That’s why we offer personalized diet planning services, tailored to your specific health goals and needs. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, reverse lifestyle disorders, or simply improve your overall health, our expert nutritionists will work with you to create a customized diet plan that suits your lifestyle and preferences.

Don’t believe the myth that all fats are bad. Instead, focus on incorporating healthy fats into your diet and reap the numerous benefits they have to offer. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards achieving your health goals!

Mindful Eating for Optimal Health: A Yogic Perspective_

As the Bhagavad Gita says, ‘युक्ताहार विहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु | युक्तस्वप्नावबोधस्य योगो भवति दुःखहा ||’ (BG 6.17)

Yuktahara viharasya yuktacestasya karmasu | Yuktasvapnavabodhasya yogah bhavati duhkha-ha ||

Translation: “One who is moderate in eating, recreation, and exertion, and who is properly regulated in sleep and wakefulness, will obtain yoga, which destroys suffering.”

At Mind Body Symphony, we believe that mindful eating is a crucial aspect of achieving optimal health and wellness. By being aware of our food choices, portion sizes, and eating habits, we can cultivate a healthier relationship with food and our bodies.

Our team of experts offers personalized nutrition counseling and customized meal planning to help you achieve your health goals. Whether you’re looking to manage a health condition, improve your energy levels, or simply feel more balanced, we’re here to support you.

Join us for yoga, meditation, and wellness classes, and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you!

🌟✨ Honored and grateful! ✨🌟

This past week, I had the privilege of attending and serving as the MC at the 7th Yoga Conference, a gathering of passionate yogis, scholars, and wellness experts organized by Vyasa Yoga. Surrounded by incredible minds and kindred spirits, we explored, shared, and celebrated the depth and reach of yoga.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Nagendra for the Certificate of Appreciation recognizing my contributions to the field of yoga. It’s truly humbling to be acknowledged by such a visionary and mentor in the world of yoga.

Here’s to continuing the journey of self-discovery, community building, and sharing the timeless wisdom of yoga with others.

Namaste 🙏✨

with us every Thursday evening. is the best medication.

Another blissful experience awaits you this week. A journey back home… journey of being aware of the awareness…. Object less awareness is meditation. 🧘 Usually the awareness is of an object, a person, an emotion…. In meditation however, we drop all identification.. all recognition….only awareness…just like the dawn time when there’s light but not enough to see and identify…. Only the experience of seeing is there without letting it reach the intellect ….or understand it as that faint thought for which words have not yet been found.

Remember the Kodak company? In 1997, Kodak had about 160,000 employees.
And about 85% of the world's photography was done with Kodak cameras. With the rise of mobile cameras over the past few years, Kodak Camera Company is out of the market. Even Kodak went completely bankrupt and all his employees were fired.

At the same time many more famous companies had to stop themselves. Like

HMT (clock)
BAJAJ (स्कूटर)
DYANORA (TV)
MURPHY (RADIO)
NOKIA (Mobile)
RAJDOOT (Bike)
Ambassador (car)

None of the above companies had bad quality. Why are these companies out yet? Because they could not change themselves over time.

Standing in the present moment you probably don't think how much the world could change in the next 10 years! And today's 70%-90% jobs will be completely over in the next 10 years. We are slowly entering the era of "Fourth Industrial Revolution".

Check out today's famous companies-

UBER is just a software name. No, they have no cars of their own. Yet today the world's largest taxi-fair company is UBER.

Airbnb is the largest hotel company in the world today. But funny thing is they don't own a single hotel in the world.

Similarly, examples of countless companies like Paytm, Ola Cab, Oyo rooms etc can be given.

There is no work for new lawyers in America today, because a legal software called IBM Watson can advocate much better than any new lawyer. Thus, almost 90% of Americans will not have any jobs in the next 10 years. The remaining 10% will be saved. These will be 10% experts.

The new doctor is also sitting down to work. Watson software can detect cancer and other diseases 4 times more accurately than humans. Computer intelligence will surpass human intelligence by 2030.

90% of today's cars will not be seen on the roads in the next 20 years. Leftover cars will either run by electricity or hybrid cars. The roads will slowly become empty. Gasoline consumption will decrease and oil producing Arab countries will slowly become bankrupt.

If you want a car you have to ask for a car from a software like Uber. And as soon as you ask for a car, a completely driverless car will come and park in front of your door. If you travel with several people in the same car, the rent of a car per person will be less than a bike.

Driving without driver will reduce the number of accidents by 99%. And this is why car insurance will stop and car insurance companies will be out.

Things like driving on earth will no longer survive. Traffic police and parking staff won't be required when 90% of vehicles disappear from the road.

Just think, there used to be STD booths in the streets even 10 years ago. All these STD booths were forced to close after the mobile revolution came in the country. Those who survived have become mobile recharge shops. Again online revolution in mobile recharge. People started recharging their mobile online sitting at home. Had to replace these recharge shops again. Now these are just mobile phones to buy and sell and repair shops. But this will also change very soon. Mobile phone sales are increasing directly from Amazon, Flipkart.

The definition of money is also changing. There used to be cash but in today's age it has become "plastic money". Credit card and debit card round was a few days ago. Now that too is changing and the era of mobile wallet is coming. Growing market of Paytm, one click of mobile money.

Those who cannot change with age, age removes them from the earth. So keep changing with the times.

Keep creating great content, keep moving with time.



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Let’s learn how we can listen to our inner sounds and how that experience lets us connect to our deepest self.

Forgetting about an incident or a bad behaviour that caused hurt doesn’t get forgotten by our subconscious mind. It will keep on influencing our thoughts, our hormones. Suppression of emotions causes depression.
The only way to resolve a trauma is by doing self reflection. Sit with yourself and introspect your feelings and emotions. Accept them, validate them and then express them through tears, laughter, barefoot walks, cool showers or by writing them down.
Meditation is actually the best healing modality. It gives access to your deepest memories and allows you to see the incidences from a third person’s perspective.

Balance Your Energy: A Meditation Guide to Chakra Cleansing”_

In the realm of spiritual wellness, the seven chakras play a vital role in maintaining our overall harmony and balance. When our chakras are aligned and clear, we experience physical, emotional, and mental well-being. However, blockages and imbalances can lead to various issues. Meditation is a powerful tool for chakra cleansing, allowing us to restore equilibrium and promote inner peace. Here’s a step-by-step guide to meditating for chakra cleansing:

_1. Root Chakra (Muladhara)_

Focus on feelings of safety and grounding. Visualize a red light at the base of your spine, clearing any blockages. Repeat the mantra “I am secure.”

_2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)_

Embrace creativity and passion. Envision an orange light in your lower abdomen, releasing any emotional blockages. Repeat the mantra “I am creative.”

_3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)_

Cultivate self-confidence and empowerment. Imagine a yellow light in your upper abdomen, dispelling self-doubt. Repeat the mantra “I am confident.”

_4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)_

Nurture love and compassion. Visualize a green light in your heart center, opening up to unconditional love. Repeat the mantra “I am loved.”

_5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)_

Embrace authentic expression and truth. Envision a blue light in your throat, clearing communication blockages. Repeat the mantra “I am truthful.”

_6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)_

Tap into intuition and insight. Imagine an indigo light between your eyebrows, expanding your awareness. Repeat the mantra “I am intuitive.”

_7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)_

Connect with the divine and higher consciousness. Visualize a violet light at the crown of your head, transcending limitations. Repeat the mantra “I am one.”

By meditating on each chakra, you’ll:

- Clear energetic blockages
- Restore balance and harmony
- Enhance spiritual growth
- Improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being

At Mind Body Symphony, our expert Meditation Master Abha will support you in this transformative journey, helping you unlock the full potential of your chakras.