Sohum Sutras

Life is a balance of holding on and letting go, it is balance between rest and movement. Balance is not found. It is created. The key to keeping balance is knowing when you have lost it. Balance comes in the moments when you stand up for life that you truly want for yourself and make choices that align with that. You are more aligned when you find your balance. Balance comes from your core. To attain any kind of balance, you have to reach to the core.  Ultimate happiness comes not from intensity but from balance, harmony and rhythm. We need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to find our balance.

I have written so much about headstand and its benefits earlier here . It is one of my favourite postures and I highly recommend doing it. Below you will find many of my videos where I have described step by step, how to do a headstand and even made a person who had never done headstand ever before, do it on camera. The Headstand (Shirshasana) This posture may look like imposing to those who haven’t attempted it. Nevertheless, it is an extremely powerful asana. It is called the "king of asanas" because of its overall effect on the whole body. For beginners, it is better to ask a friend to help you with this in the beginning. Technique Kneel down on your yoga mat. Interlock the fingers of your hands and place them and your forearms on the yoga mat. Keep the elbows fairly close together. Place the back of your head into the hollow of the palms (not on the palms or fingers). Rise up off your knees and take a step or two towards your head. Inhale, and slowly raise the legs un...

Halasana as described and demonstrated here before, has many benefits.  Strengthens the abs, back, spine, shoulders and neck. It also opens the muscles of these regions. It helps to reduce stress and calms the nervous system. It also reduces fatigue. It stimulates the thyroid gland. It helps to build immunity It tones the legs. It helps the women during menopause. There are few variations that you may attempt, which will help you to go into plow pose. You can keep a cushion or a small ball under your lower back for added support. Attempt to bring one leg down and touch the floor. Alternate the legs, before you slowly bring both legs down. Slowly bring both legs down and only then leave the support of your hands. Finally relax after coming out of halasana.

Happiness is- Organising a surprise Birthday party for son, inviting all his friends, arranging elaborate meal, sending him away with his dad and surprising him when he comes back.

It was European day of languages yesterday. Lots of things were organised. I also taught and performed tango. Here are the glimpses. Aww! loved this moment when a mother came forward with her baby and wanted to tango with her baby. This was cutest moment.