Coaching to Wellness!

I am excited to share that my first step towards Coaching to Wellness begins in June 2016.

I am assisting Senior Yoga Practitioner  Mrs Hemangi Marathe at her Yoga Studio " Yoga Plus" to coach clients on Traditional, Advanced & Power Yoga.

I feel each Kid should practice Yoga Techniques to live a meaningful and contented life. As an endeavour I am starting Yoga sessions for Kids " Yoga For Life " at my residence from June onwards.

What is the need for wellness coaching?

People don’t need more advice about vitamins, or to be told to exercise or lose weight or stop smoking. They need an accountability partner who is an expert in change. 

The mission of wellness coaching is to help people establish healthier lifestyles. 

I have chosen Yoga as my wellness coaching tool. Yoga integrates the mind, body and spirit with a balanced flow of energy. It is an ongoing process of choices that become the stories of our lives. 

Wellness is never static. Wellness must consistently be assessed. Wellness is not something that you begin to plan at age 65, or even at 55 or 45 years of age. Rather, every choice you make each day writes your continued journey to wellness ... “your wellness story.” 

One reason that wellness has been elusive as a concept is that there are so many viewpoint and concepts that individuals are really not sure which method to use to begin to feel better and therefore, develop better health. 

Your body is the only one you will have for the rest of your life. Your body is irreplaceable; everything about its care and maintenance matters. It reflects the cumulative care you take of it.

Wellness of the senses also deserves consideration, as sensory information is a form of energy input into the wellness system. Our senses channel significant information on an ongoing basis to inform and protect our system.

Recognizing authorship of your wellness story includes awareness of the process and behaviors of mind, body, and soul. The authorship includes the physical, emotional, and spiritual patterns that you engage on a daily basis. It means recognizing true needs and distinguishing them from wants. 

Mind includes constructive and creative use of your mind; knowing and living up to your ideals; maintaining a loyalty to your ideals; and nurturing close friendships.

Body includes making the choices that are in your best interest; informed, consistent pursuit of nutrition, exercise, and safety.

Spiritual includes self-awareness and nurturance; meaningful endeavors; expression of feelings to others; asking for and getting what you need. 

Reconnecting with my Roots this Summer!

How many of us remember and cherish the memories of Summer Holidays at our Grandparents house ( nani, dadi)- I do!

For me Summer Holidays was the time to meet grandparents, cousins and lots of fun. Nagpur was always extremely Hot during April & May, so we used to be left mostly being indoors playing carrom, cards, reading story books, playing chess or running inside the house catching each other.

Mostly all cousins where Early Risers (20 years back definitely, don't ask now ), so early mornings were for walks, swimming in the club, climbing the mango/ guava trees in the compound and then enjoying the fruits of hardwork!

The evenings were mostly for Antakashari ( singing songs), watching movies, having dinner with grandparents and elders and sharing what all we did in the day followed by round of ice-creams ( most awaited moment for all)

We were perfectly content at our Grandparents House. It was a heart of our family and relationships.

Though presently we live far away and hardly visit in Summers but this year me and my son visited our Grandparents. when i say our Grandparents - i visited mine and he was with his grandparents who fortunately are in the same city Nagpur. 

As i have special association with my Grandparents and their house , i wish my son too have his share of immensely treasured moments.

My father has a beautiful garden with all kinds of trees mango, guava, pomegranete (nar) neem, papaya, lemon, drumsticks. The fruits are welcoming for monkey, squirrles.

Flowers like amaltaas, chandani, parijatak are inviting for the bees and birds, which is a pleasant sight for all.

Herbs like Tulsi, Lemon Grass, Giloya, Haldi, Meethi Neem are readily available.

During our visit this summer my son showed interest  and excitement to water the variety of flora and observing the nature each day which is a very calming experience. A little reconnect with the Nature goes a long way.

My son was born waterbaby and this year at his Grandparents house he learnt Swimming ( Floating & kicking) and made new friends at the sports academy. The similarity between the  Grandparents is to focus on quality of life by being active in sports and exercise.

I love the way my son is self exploring with his Grandparents and their warm, unconditional relationship!

Often we are comforted by the thought that a place is ours, that we belong to it, even come from it, and therefore are tied to it in some fundamental way. Such places reaffirm our sense of self, reflecting back to us an unthreatening picture of a ground identity and this is what my grandparent's house is to me where I am perfectly content because here I can revisit my upbringing values which have in fact positively affected my life, and this place is extremely meaningful to me as I am free to be my true self without having to pretend to be a person who I am not as in an otherwise pompous and conceited world.

And i so Wish the same for my Son ....Building Memories for Lifetime & Learning many Valuable Lessons from his Grandparents!

May Lily

Honey Bee & Lemons

Baby Papaya's

Reflection Series - Happy to Serve !

The time I spend volunteering for worthy causes is well spent. I learn how to exercise self-control and discipline when I involve myself in giving back.

Sharing my time and energy reminds me that there are many needs outside of my own. Having someone else as the focal point forces me to control self-serving behavior. My consciousness about my importance is held at bay when I am in volunteer mode.

When I look at how much value is gained from charitable contributions, I am encouraged. A lot of creativity is used to convert small amounts into meaningful missions. 

Sacrificing my personal desires while I volunteer is difficult, but worthwhile. It teaches me the value of having just enough.

When I see what it means to live without basic amenities, I am humbled. Being privy to that forces me to be more frugal. I exist in a state of excess without even realizing it. I am committed to cutting out some of my indulgence in order to benefit others.

Shifting the focus from myself to others shows me what really matters in life. I am happy to spend my time doing good for others.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. What other areas of my life can be improved by donating my time and resources?

2.  In what creative ways can I contribute to those who are in need?

Reflection Series - Treasured Friendships

Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) A good fried knows all your stories. A Best friend has lived them with you! My friends are an important factor in my overall well-being. The relationships I share with them are treasured and special.  I benefit spiritually and emotionally from the richness of our interactions. Special bonding moments with my friends bring us closer together. Those moments allow me to share my innermost thoughts with them without the fear of judgements. Having a daily source of support and confidence is refreshing even if we do not talk everyday.. I know I can handle challenges because I have the foundation of friendship.  Each day I am thankful for the blessing that their companionship brings to my life. The positive experiences I enjoy with my loved ones serve as a source of inspiration. The memories of the things we do together encourage me to live well with others. My spirit is alive with unquestionable bliss because I feed off the good energies from my friends.  Being able to learn from the honest views of others helps me to keep growing. I express gratitude to my friends at every opportunity. Today, I feel wealthy because I have friends who are reliable and trustworthy. I treasure my close relationships. They give me a true sense of accomplishment and well-being. Self-Reflection Questions: How do I show my friends how much they mean to me?

Reflection Series- Conscious Living

"Longevity comes from Conscious Living"

Remaining cognizant of the choices that I make is a great way to maintain lasting experiences and relationships. 

When I live consciously, my decisions are well thought out to achieve favorable outcomes.

I am conscious of the diet I maintain because it serves my body well. When my diet is nutritious, my body attains peak performance. I am able to keep my energy level high. 

Incorporating exercise into my regular daily activities promotes good health. When I am fit, I am less prone to illness.

Fitness provides a strong foundation on which to live a long and fruitful life. My body and mind support my entire existence, so I ensure they are in sound working order. It feels good to know that I am able to impact the quality of my life.

The methodical study of scientific Yoga thus rightly begins with postural training and rhythmic breathing associated with preventive measures and auto therapy, process of nerve purification and body control for the purpose of longevity.

Today, I commit to living consciously each day. Paying deliberate attention to my choices that has a tremendous positive effect on my quality of life. 

I open myself up to many happy days ahead because I remain present in each moment.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. In what aspects of my life can I live more consciously

2. How do my current choices support my longevity?

Reflection Series- Chaos

We all know how it feels to be centered and we also know how it feels to be off – not connected and maybe a little down in the dumps.

Each chaotic situation I encounter now has started to give me a chance to develop positive energies. Instead of reacting negatively to the noise around me, I have started to step into my inner self, close my eyes, and bring peace with my anxieties.

Sukhasana, Stithprathanaasan & Meditation keeps me grounded. When I take time each day to close my eyes and breathe, I become calm. I try now to allow the circumstances around me to determine my reaction or state of mind. My response is based on how I allow myself to feel inside.

Self-talk also helps me to center myself amidst the frenzy of life. I remind myself that the outcome of each challenge is dependent on how I react to it.

When I listen to my own voice above all the others, I gain clarity of thought. The noise suddenly quells when I choose to hear what I have to say. This approach gives me power over even the most confusing circumstances.

Looking at a scenario from the outside gives me clarity to manage it well (learning the trick )

When I take myself out of the equation, I get a better view of what is happening. 

It gives me a chance to think wisely and clearly.

Today, I know that I am better equipped to handle the chaos of life than i was few years back. 

Self-Reflection Questions:

1.    How do I identify those chaotic situations that I am better off leaving behind?

2.    What other practices can I adopt to help with centering my mind?