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Yoga heals the soul
People want to be fit and somewhere something is  One day one of my colleagues told me that my
always pulling them back. They start and are not able eyes are red and I was feeling suffocated. I went
to continue. What I did was to visualise myself the to see the doctor and she checked my blood
way I would like to look physically and I would always pressure and started prescribing  medicine which I
see that picture before I sleep; this gave me motivation denied and told her that I will come back in two
to practice my yoga. Initially I focused on basic weeks’ time. I learned that certain breathing
breathing exercises and basic asana which I continued exercises and yoga asana can regulate the blood
for many years. I never thought about any other pressure. The same evening, I went back and took
advanced asana. Whenever I feel lazy I change my the yoga mat from the cupboard and started
mindset and do more practice on that particular day. practicing.
Fix a time for yoga - it may be in the morning or After two weeks I consulted the doctor and she
evening.  Morning is the best time and try to practice was stunned by seeing the changes in my blood
with an empty stomach. The place has to be dust free pressure and asked me what I have done. That
and should have good ventilation as well. Most of the was the eye opener and life changing moment
asana has physical benefits as well as mental benefits which I cannot forget. Since then  I started
which most of the people don’t know. For example, if practicing on a regular basis without any stopping
you do sarvangasana (shoulder stand) on a regular which gave me a lot of courage to face any kind
basis your thyroid and parathyroid gland is safe. of situation in life. I became stronger mentally and
Always learn from a good teacher who can teach you physically.
the right and safe way to reach that particular asana. I have taught more than a thousand people
Don't follow videos and do it yourself, this can lead to around the world from different countries. Also
injuries. associated with many trainers from China, USA,
It all started in 2007 when I got my shoulder injured France, Sweden, Russia. From them I have learned
while playing club cricket. While doing rehabilitation, lots of things. Also conducted 3 yoga and wellness
my physiotherapist asked me to learn yoga to retreats.
strengthen my shoulder.
 I followed his advice and learned yoga. After that,  My upcoming retreats are in Mumbai from April
I folded the yoga mat and kept it in my cupboard like 27 -  May 1 2017 and in Kerala from 18 - 26
most of the people do. November 2017.