Deepika Sharma is an IISDT Certified Yoga Therapist with over a decade of dedicated practice and teaching experience since 2015. Raised in a Brahmin Hindu family, Deepika’s journey into wellness began at home, where she inherited a deep understanding of traditional home remedies and yogic lifestyle from her grandparents.While she holds a Master of Commerce (M.Com), her expertise is centered on Hatha Yoga cleansing techniques (Shatkarma) and Pranayama. Deepika bridge's ancient wisdom with modern needs, providing evidence-based insights on therapeutic essential oils, yogic nutrition, and the health benefits of fruits. She is committed to helping individuals achieve physical vitality and mental clarity through a balanced, natural lifestyle rooted in time-honored traditions.
Based on the principles of Ayurveda, all yoga mudras are beneficial for you in many ways. Chinmaya Mudra is one of the hasta mudras or hand gestures that supreme awareness, and is full of knowledge or pure wisdom. Typically we practiced it to bring awareness to the body and make the body and brain healthy, […]
Anjali Mudra may seem easy to see, but it is very beneficial in keeping the body healthy. The practice of Anjali Mudra is best for meditation. Also, this posture opens the heart, keeps the brain calm, and reduces stress distraction. Anjali Mudra is also known as Pranam Mudra. It is done in the posture of […]
In previous articles in this series, 7pranayama discussed earth element through a series of yoga poses. Next up is the balanced the water element with yoga. Balancing the water element with yoga teaches your body to fluidity or flow and can greatly enhance your flexibility, creativity, emotions, passion, and pleasure. It is associated with the […]
The Pancha Klesha or 5 kleshas are described in a book called Virachit-Yogasutras by Maharishi Patanjali. According to Sutra 3 of its second lesson, which is also called “Sadhana Paad” avidyasmitaragadveshabhiniveshah kleshaah //2.3// Ignorance, egoism, attachment, aversion, and clinging to life – are the five Kleshas. What is Kleshas? Klesha is a term from Indian […]
The five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space) constitute our entire reality. Out of these, the sense most associated with the earth element is the smell. In order to feel balance in the Earth’s elements, it is important to feel a sense of grounding and stability. An imbalanced Earth element can cause anxiety, paranoia, […]
Kumbhaka Pranayama – the control of prana through retention of the breath. The perfection of Pranayama is from ‘Kumbhaka’. In Patanjali’s Yogasutra, Kumbhak has been described as Pranayama (Yogasutra 2.49). The real benefits of Pranayama come from Kumbhak only. The importance of Kumbhak has also been told in Patanjali’s ‘Yogasutra’. While defining Pranayama, Maharishi Patanjali […]
In Hathapradipika, Sadhaka & Badhaka Tattva in yoga practice have been described. Out of which, the Sadhak (seeker) should follow the Sadhak-Tattva by renouncing the Badhaka Tattva or obstructing elements. Sadhak tattva is basically a way of life on the yoga path, which tells you how to become successful (sadhak) in the yoga path. According […]
In Hatha Yogapradipika, the elements that Success and Obstacles in yoga practice have been described. Out of which, the Sadhaka or practitioner should follow the yogi’s elements by renouncing the yoga-obstructing elements. During yoga practice, there are some such demerits or bad habits which prevent the Sadhaka from moving forward in the path of yoga. […]
In Sanatan Dharma, applying Tilak on the forehead is considered very auspicious. Scientific studies have also been done about the benefits of applying Tilak. Apart from the religious meaning, many benefits of applying Tilak on the Forehead have been told in the texts and stories. In Hinduism, This tradition and belief have been going on […]
Adhesive Capsulitis, or FSS-Frozen Shoulder Syndrome, is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder, making the joint tight and stiff, and eventually making it difficult to move the upper arm and shoulder. . It is usually characterized by pain and stiffness or both shoulder joints, making any movement or posture difficult. Frozen […]
Yoga along with a balanced diet can help you reach your goal of eliminating stubborn fat – yoga has long been associated with slow but effective weight loss and is even more effective for obese people than aerobic activity, Because, in addition to burning calories, it helps to manage stress. Yoga for a slim waist […]
Plantains are much more popular in the United States and Europe, but an important staple for people in tropical countries. In fact, their taste pretty awful raw, sweet, and starchier equivalent to the banana. However, cooked plantains benefits are nutritionally and calorie-wise very similar to potatoes, but contain more vitamins and minerals. Unlike dessert bananas, […]
Underarm odor is like a weird byproduct that can really overwhelm you and make you self-conscious. It is commonly experienced by many people even though most people have dealt with it before. Many times you have to be embarrassed in front of people due to the bad smell of your underarm and the discomfort increases […]
Dried plums, or prunes is a juicy, pulpy and highly nutritious fruit which is consumed as part of a balanced diet. The benefits of prunes help in improving many health conditions when consumed as part of a balanced diet. Let us tell you that plums are also dried and eaten in the form of prunes. […]
Surahi Mudra is a relatively simple yoga posture or hand position, thought specifically to sharpen the intellect, reduce rheumatic inflammation, cure colds, and improve respiratory conditions. Each of the different yoga postures is said to have a specific purpose, as the Surahi mudra is responsible for channeling pranic energy. As with most postures, the practice […]
Not just your skin; Your nails also get dry, itchy, brittle, and cracked during the cold and dry winter months! Since dry and cold air can be drying especially sucks out the moisture from your body which really spoils your beauty routine. If you make a few simple changes to keep your buff nails from […]
Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is commonly a key ingredient in many baked goods. It is being used as the be all and end all of green cleaning and natural beauty. Along with this, baking soda is also used in many types of beauty products which helps in removing acne, dead skin cells and getting […]
