5 Essential Yoga Principles for Positive Thinking

On April 11, 2014 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Body-Physical Health, Guest Posts, Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration6 Comments

5 Essential Yoga Principles for Positive Thinking ‘You are what you think!’

This statement is true when it comes to positive thinking.
Being positive is a state of mind. It is the ‘feel good’ factor that we all talk about.

But how do we train our brain? Yoga is your answer.

Please note: This is a guest post from Chetna of Style Craze! Enjoy!

There are no specific yoga asanas or techniques that could render positive thinking. It is a synergic outcome of the five principles of yoga – asanas, pranayamas, relaxation, meditating, and the right diet. These work with your thoughts, healing you in the process. When the body and mind work in a synchronized fashion, the outcome is bound to be positive.

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The Magic of Being Truly ALIVE

On April 7, 2014 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Positive Self Reflection15 Comments

The Magic of Being Truly ALIVE “If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things in nature have a message you understand, Rejoice, for your soul is alive.” ~ Eleanora Duse

Life is all about being alive. That’s a no brainer right??

You really don’t need to be out there to ‘find’ happiness. Being alive and aware is enough.

This feeling of being alive can strike anywhere… in the shower, driving in traffic, just about anywhere. You can’t pick a situation and expect happiness to meet you there. It comes when you least expect it. Continue reading “The Magic of Being Truly ALIVE” →

How One Family, One Love, One World IS All Healing

On March 29, 2014 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Positive Self Reflection9 Comments

“I am part of all that I have met.” ~ Alfred Lord Tennyson

Lately, I have been immersed in family functions, get togethers, exams with study times, hubby time, baby time, mommy time, brother time. The occupational hazard of being a Counselor is that I analyse everything..literally! ….. I kept observing my family and myself, like I probably would not have, if it hadn’t been for being so immersed in my family’s needs these past couple of weeks.

What I noticed was that when it comes to family, we go that extra mile and partake extraordinary measures to make sure they are fine. Whether we feel upto it or not, we try to make sure they are fine in all possible ways. We cant see any members of our family sad, upset, gloomy or disturbed. Least of all hurt physically or emotionally.
But, then this is the family we are related to, by birth or by heritage. Continue reading “How One Family, One Love, One World IS All Healing” →