Today I complete 300 consecutive days of daily meditation. I practice Vipassana, a silent unguided meditation. I embarked on this journey on January 31st 2018 when I went to my second 10-day silent retreat. As I left on February 11th, I decided I want to continue this practice for at least a 100 days. WhenContinue reading “300 Days of Meditation: Tips and Learnings”
Author Archives: Ekta
Be a fountain
A few days ago, I came across this quote, “Be a fountain, not a drain,” and I was immediately captivated by it. Perhaps because I identify so much with the analogy of being a fountain. I often end my meditation with affirmations / visualization of a fountain – some days it’s of joy and love,Continue reading “Be a fountain”
A gentle reminder to be gentle
I am at the Yoga studio. It’s been 2 weeks since I practiced yoga. Since the last month or so, I have been doing less yoga than I need or my body is used to. It should have been a warning. But I don’t think anything of it. Today it feels harder. I am surprised.Continue reading “A gentle reminder to be gentle”
Worldwide June Gratitude Pledge
I am hosting a June Gratitude & Mindfulness Pledge for everyone who wants to join in any corner of the world. To put it simply, all of us know that being appreciative of the little things in life has great benefits to our mental health. But most of us may lack the discipline and/or theContinue reading “Worldwide June Gratitude Pledge”
Lessons from a messed up Yoga pose
As a chronic pain warrior, Yoga has literally been my lifeboat over the last 4.5 years. People often ask me how long I have been doing Yoga. It is a common misconception that the number of years one has been practicing determines how “advanced”, or far worse, how “good” one is. And then some areContinue reading “Lessons from a messed up Yoga pose”
