Breathing is a vital biological process by which oxygen enters the lungs and enables carbon dioxide to leave the body through exhalation.  Breathing is also one of the physical processes that responds to our emotional or physical state. For example, we hold our breath when in fear or breathe faster when stressed. Likewise, it affects most of the other emotional states such as anger, fatigue, disgust, sadness, happiness etc.  Breathing is also one of the few processes which can be altered by thinking consciously about it.

“You are way too strong than you think!” I used to say this to my friend whenever she had a bad day. And this is something I say to myself almost everyday. I have seen people crying over material loss. I have seen people going into depression cycle. I have seen people breaking and making up in relationships. I have seen kids getting nervous before exams. I have seen many such situations where negativity and fear suck the strength out of you.

“The way through the challenge is to get still, and ask yourself: what is the next right move?”
–Oprah Winfrey
The path to success is indeed difficult; but it is even more difficult to handle success than to achieve it. Yes, success comes with a price. Less time for family and friends, late nights, early mornings, more work, less fun and a great load of mental and physical stress are the price we pay for success.

The term ‘Sophrology’ may sound new to many of us. But, this relaxation technique was introduced in 1960 and is widely popular in Europe. Being a perfect blend of western relaxation and eastern meditation, sophrology is definitely a new way of mindful living. Sophrology is the study of harmony of the consciousness. As it is based on relaxation and concentration, this technique helps in making one more aware of its body and mind. This is why,

The things that make you different are the things that make you ‘YOU’. Everyone wants to be different from others but those who discover themselves in the process are the ones who leave a mark. Mindfulness is one such journey that introduces you to your inner self. Although, we often come across terms like meditation and mindfulness, many of us are not very well aware of the way it changes our life. Mindfulness means to focus on the present moment,