“When a crisis hits, you have to dig deep. Yoga helps people tap into the reserves of inner strength to find new hope, resilience, and happiness…” Miss Shabana Safdari hails from Bangalore. She carries five years of experience and a postgraduate diploma in yoga therapy. Further, she is a therapist with knowledge of various ailments […]

People often see yoga as a passing fad or trend. Likewise, many pick it up for a month or couple of weeks just to try it out. However, you can only reap the benefits of yoga with patience and discipline. Over time, your body will grow flexible, strong, and alert. Here at Mekosha, we were […]

Yoga and Ayurveda bring to us a number of privileges. Believe it or not, the physical benefits are only a part of this. The other larger benefit is engaging with the wider community. This brings us valuable insights of the respect and rigour of these schools of thought. Here at Mekosha, we have the privilege […]

The Ashwagandha herb is a staple of Ayurveda. In other words, it is one of the most popular Ayurvedic herbs; also going by the names Witharia Somnifera (in Latin) or Asgandh (in Sanskrit). This is an ancient medical ‘adaptogenic’ herb since it eases stress. Further, you can steer clear of all forms of illnesses through regular use. […]

Glycerol or glycerine is a form of sugar alcohol of animal products, plants, or petroleum. For instance, you may use soybean, coconut, or palm oils among available plant products. It is a non-toxic, odourless, and colourless liquid. You may think it sounds synthetic, but it isn’t! In fact, it is present in all natural lipids […]

Our work environments can often make us burned out or stressed. This can often reduce sleep quality. As a result, it hinders the processes of cellular repair and detoxification. Further, poor sleep can lower metabolism and cause weight gain. Therefore, it is essential to get 6-8 hours of sleep everyday for your systems to function […]

Both Ayurveda and yoga date back to thousands of years. They help to raise your spiritual, mental, and physical wellness levels, as well as overall happiness. Consequently, both of these Indian philosophies have become immensely popular in the west. However, one will need to practice them together to boost benefits. First, Ayurveda is a school […]

Starting a yoga course can be intimidating for beginners. Fortunately, we have you covered with these four simple yoga asanas. In collaboration with Yogalogy by Suchbliss, we bring you stepwise instructions, pictorials, and the benefits of each asana given below. Sethu Bandasana (Bridge Pose) Tips Take care to not forcefully pull your shoulders away from […]

Do you face extreme tiredness or lethargy regularly? This is one of the biggest symptoms of the chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or adrenal fatigue syndrome (AFS). Fortunately, the ancient Indian science of healing, Ayurveda, can provide you with immediate tips and support your path to recovery.  Severe fatigue is often the result of imbalance of […]