Parth Sawhney
make contribution an active part of your life
Whenever you feel life has been unfair to you and start criticizing your fate,
just look around you and start counting your blessings. This will instantly
change your perspective and you’ll begin to appreciate how fortunate you are.
The truth is that you’re living the dream life of
the “peace of mind” fund
An emergency fund is simply money you’ve set aside for life’s unexpected events.
Sometimes it is also referred to as a rainy-day fund. However, a good alternate
name (and the positive of all!) for this fund which I personally love is the
“Peace of Mind” fund. You sleep
key insights on yoga and pranayama (4/4)
* When the breathing becomes deep we become calmer and in tune with the inner
tranquility within us. We are able to soothe our mind and gain better control
over our body.
* “The restless monkey breathes at the rate of 32 times a minute, in contrast
to man’s average 18
key insights on yoga and pranayama (3/4)
On pranayama (breathing exercises)
* Pranayama basically translates to the control or regulation of Prana
(breath).
* In ancient Indian scriptures, Prana is referred to as the life force; without
Prana, there is no life. All our biological functions are directly or
indirectly related to our breath.
* Pranayama is akin to a
key insights on yoga and pranayama (2/4)
On asanas (body postures)
* It’s not about how flexible you are as compared to other people, but it’s
about how far you can stretch yourself. It’s all about how you grow and
improve with every session.
* Contrary to popular belief, yoga asanas are easy and are for
key insights on yoga and pranayama (1/4)
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”
— The Bhagavad Gita
“Yoga is the artwork of awareness on the canvas of body, mind, and soul.”
— Amit Ray
Here are some key insights on the subject of yoga and pranayama that’ll inspire
you to develop
your time is limited
A majority of us avoid thinking about our mortality; instead, we prefer getting
sucked into the vortex of the daily grind.
And so, rather than focusing our precious time on things that matter and have
weight, we end up spending it on frivolous stuff that we don’t even enjoy.
be the rider, not the horse
It’s crucial that you take extreme ownership of your life. When it comes to
running your life, you must take a stand — no compromises, no negotiations, no
regrets.
Obstacles and setbacks are inevitable. And so, you must either take charge and
live an intentional and productive life of your
self-assessment is key to greatness
“Know thyself.”
— Socrates
In order to achieve personal greatness, you must discover your sacred mission on
this planet. And the first step in doing that is self-assessment.
“Reflection is the mother of wisdom. Carve out some time each day to ask
ourselves why we are here, how we are living