Hey there! I hadn’t written in a long time. I started this blog when I was trying to overcome one of the lowest phases of my life. Even though I am just 27 years old, it felt like I had been through. Now I rather realized that there is still more to go and everything was just a part of what I am supposed to be. It was just a tip of the iceberg but I know I will make it and make it good. So I just breath in, breath out

Why did I not write?

Honestly, I did not feel like writing which by the way I have learned not to torture myself about. Its okay to take a break (in everything you do), or sometimes even better. A rest/break helps us reflect back on what we were doing or did. And remember!!! The important thing to do is to come back. This I learned from my amazing meditation session with an app. called Balance (which for obvious reason I am not being sponsored by).

But if you are struggling with anxiety, please check it out. They offer free subscription for a whole year. Also, with the well structured meditation sets I just fell in love with the app. Thanks to all the creators behind this life saving app.

Music to heal

Another reason that I did not write was because I was busier than usual. Music has been a big part of my day: listening, studying and making. I would recommend every one who comes to me to start using/learning at least one music instrument. At the beginning it is seriously tough but as we know we have to incorporate ourselves with the process not with the results. Keeping this in my, I do not exactly have expectations what am I going to do by learning music. For now, it is just for myself. It helps me calm down, take away my thoughts and concentrate in something creative.

If you are not for music, go with what you enjoy the most. Try to give sometime everyday for that. Do not expect to get better, do not expect to get something in return. Make it your niskamkarma yog!! Niskamkarma yog in sanskrit stand for a deed without expectation. Find your niskamkarma yog, try to find it more often.

Breath In, Breath Out (Breathing techniques)

Oh!! I can not put more emphasis on breathing regulation. I have come to realize more than not when I am stressed out or anxious, my breathing turn to be shorter. Every time I found that out, I took deep breaths and could see the change in the way I feel. I felt more connected to myself and aware of my bodily regulation. So, lets take a deep breath right here. Fill up your belly with air and let it slowly release.

There are different breathing techniques in knowledge. Today we won’t be going through those all techniques but I would definitely like to write more about two of them I love.

Two types of breathing

First is the simplest, breathing from your belly. For that we have to stand/ sit upright, letting both our chest and belly expand. Let the expanding be as much as we can and the more we practice the more we will be able to deepen our breath. After taking a deep breath, lets let the air out slowly in a natural rhythm. Now lets repeat!

Another I would try once every morning is called Anulom Vilom. It sounds like a scary scientific name, doesn’t it? In reality, its is quite simple. To practice Anulom vilom, we hold one of our nostril, lets say right nostril with the thumb of right hand, letting the left nostril to inhale. Now we place our index finger on the left nostril and release the right nostril, exhaling all the air. In the next cycle, inhale from right nostril while keeping the left still closed. Once the inhale is complete, release the left nostril and exhale.

One breath at a time. Lets make that a way of living. Wouldn’t that be so wonderful?

I wish you an amazing life ahead. Peace and breath!!! Until next time!