In the ever-evolving landscape of wellness, there's a noticeable shift from the predominantly Western practices to the ancient wisdom of the East. This transformation signifies a growing recognition of the holistic and integrative approaches that Eastern practices, particularly Ayurveda, offer. Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing that originated in India, is gaining global popularity. … Continue reading The Shift from Western Wellness Practices to Ayurveda
A poetic reflection of the past few months on the move. In the whirlwind of the past few months, my life has become a tapestry of changing landscapes, new homes, and shifting horizons. With each month, I've traded the familiar for the unfamiliar, stepping into the unknown with a backpack of dreams and a heart … Continue reading Embracing Serenity on the Move
There has been a lot of mixed messaging around goalsetting for 2021. I hope this article helps you gain clarity on the differences between goals and intentions, allowing you to better understand the importance of both and how they may impact you.
Current circumstances have heavily impacted the world of work, making permanent changes in organizations and their operating procedures. As we go into an uncertain phase of unemployment, remote work, or changing roles, it is important to take a step back and understand the implications such transitions will have on your team.
Note: This blog is cross-posted on a dear friend's new initiative, Self-Care Sometimes. Check it out! Okay, quick disclaimer: I don’t qualify as a full-on extrovert. I also don’t think anyone does - we all tend to slide on the scale on a daily basis and this is where I am today: Everyone looked at … Continue reading Work-From-Home For The Extrovert
I know something is blog-worthy when I have talked about it more than a few times over the span of two days. In this case, it was about the general atmosphere in a yoga class. Every now and then I attend a 90-minute power class at a local yoga studio. Yes, it is intense and … Continue reading Why so Serious? (A Look into Yoga Class Culture)
Ah, the joys of being an instructor. An educator, provider of information, leader, and so much more. Every time I feel like I have a full grasp of what I am supposed to do, something new surprises me and presents itself as a challenge, further adding to the aforementioned joy. I started teaching full-time two … Continue reading The Dilemma of Teaching – Yoga vs. Hospitality
I was recently reading a blog written by a fellow yogi about cultural appropriation. This writer's main point of view was how yoga was being perceived and mis-used by Western teachers, and how many had no respect for the culture. It went in to further detail about the oppression of the South Asian communities during … Continue reading Opinion: Yoga in the West – A blessing
As some of you may know, I have now been actively teaching yoga for two years. The exciting part about this path is that no class is the same, no practice is the same, and it's a great way to connect with different people. There are some people that come to my class that have … Continue reading Starting Your Yoga Journey?
Teaching Hotel Management has been one of the most rewarding things I have done, and it has definitely turned in to a highlight of my career. Some of the courses I teach are clearly relevant: Front Office Operations, Sales and Marketing, Supervision, etc. However, it is difficult to capture my audience when the topic is called "Facilities Management". … Continue reading The Power of Empathy
Rubika Narula 