India is a land blessed of diversity. Whether it’s the culture, people, fashion, language, religion, food or arts, everything differs from one corner to another.…
NativeHaatJanuary 29, 2019
Soaking in culture, talent and sweetness, West Bengal is the land that has fiercely experimented and given birth to innumerable sweet creations that are fondly…
NativeHaatJanuary 29, 2019
As much eating ‘healthy’ or ‘clean’ should be a part of your agenda just, whether or not you’re looking to be healthy, knowing what to…
NativeHaatNovember 13, 2018
To the point: Since ages, people have expressed their feelings with the use of a paintbrush, one stroke at a time. And, trust us, when…
NativeHaatOctober 24, 2018
Kadi patta or curry leaves is a staple in Indian dishes. Commonly used as seasoning, this leaf adds a special flavour to every dish. But…
NativeHaatAugust 11, 2017
Minty mango delight, a little modern version of the traditional kairi ka panha or kairi ka pani, this refreshing drink is the best way to…
NativeHaatMay 13, 2017
Havan establishes communication between myriad energies in the entire universe and the practitioner, says MEENA OM Havan is a procedure of eradicating inner imperfections in…
NativeHaatNovember 22, 2016
Music therapy helps the patient to recover much faster than otherwise, says A SAMPATH KUMAR The human body from the time of conception incorporates music…
NativeHaatNovember 22, 2016
YOGI CAMERON shares with us a few ayurvedic tips to stay youthful It can often feel complicated and expensive to remain vibrant and healthy, but…
NativeHaatNovember 22, 2016
You feel lighter and fitter without dairy products, discovers REENA SINGH who spoke with experts By turning vegan, you automatically begin appreciating produce from God’s…
NativeHaatOctober 3, 2016
Focus your attention through concentration meditation, writes AMIT GOSWAMI How do we deal with excessive intellectualism? Intellectualism keeps us away from the body, away from…
NativeHaatOctober 3, 2016
With Delhi’s chief minister on a Vipassana retreat, there is renewed interest in this technique of meditation. Blogger ANNU VISWANATH tells us what it involves…
NativeHaatSeptember 12, 2016
Breakups must be handled with care, writes YOGI AMRIT RAJ who suggests a few practices to set the healing process in motion The insecurity, loneliness,…
NativeHaatSeptember 12, 2016
With yoga, we can get rid of several psychosomatic illnesses, says MOHAN BHANDARI to PRITI AGRAWAL More than 5,000 years ago, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras had…
NativeHaatSeptember 12, 2016
You cannot do yoga. Yoga is your natural state — Sharon Gannon If one were to take a poll today and ask ‘What is yoga?’…
NativeHaatSeptember 12, 2016
This monsoon, choose foods that calm both your vata and kaphadosha, says ACHARYA BALKRISHNA The rainy season appears at the commencement of the visarga period.…
NativeHaatAugust 1, 2016
MUFFAZAL LAKDAWA There are so many benefits to a family meal — it gives parents and children time to joke, chat and exchange news; it…
NativeHaatAugust 1, 2016
A healthy body is the guest-chamber of the soul; a sick body is its prison — Francis Bacon Balance energieswithin to be healthy in the…
NativeHaatAugust 1, 2016
Sound vibrations can alter brainwaves and the state of your consciousness to help you manage stress better, points out ROHINI several ancient techniques are incredibly…
NativeHaatJuly 12, 2016
During the extended period of fasting — interspersed with feasting — in the holy month of Ramzan, take special care of your food, advises MUFFAZAL…
NativeHaatJune 29, 2016
Before taking to yoga or pranayama as a regular practice, try to know what it all means in the deeper sense, so that it can…
NativeHaatJune 6, 2016
Regular practice of yoga can do wonders for your health on all fronts, writes SHEEL VARDHAN SINGH. It is a deeply liberating experience, he adds…
NativeHaatJune 6, 2016
We have become aware of the air we breathe as it directly affects our minds. Pollution is of grave concern, says Marcellus D’ Souza Most…
NativeHaatJune 6, 2016
Sahaja Yoga is a wonderful, utilitarian ‘add-on’ to any religion, writes R VENKATESAN A Russian seeker of divine knowledge at St Petersburg in September 1995…
NativeHaatJune 6, 2016
MAYA TIWARI discovers the power of ‘inner medicine healing’ by holistic fasting that adds years to life Fasting in body, mind and spirit is the…
NativeHaatMay 3, 2016
AMRIT SADHANA, editor Osho Times International, explains the technique of the Osho Dynamic meditation There were 400-plus people at the meditation event. The first ray…
NativeHaatMay 3, 2016
Your consciousness is important in determining how a certain food behaves in your system, writes SADHGURU JAGGI VASUDEV Food is life giving away its…
NativeHaatMay 3, 2016
Disconnect from the outer world and look inwards to connect with the Divine, says yogacharya SURAKSHIT GOSWAMI he mind is constantly influenced by sukha…
NativeHaatApril 7, 2016
Mindfulness meditation helps us get in touch with our true selves, says UK-based educationist and holistic wellbeing consultant ROHINI VIJAYGOPAL ll of us want…
NativeHaatApril 7, 2016
Nutritional policies can be more effective if healthy food is associated with eating pleasure, says LIONEL H OPIE ating not only gives nourishment; it…
NativeHaatApril 7, 2016
Embrace calmness through meditation, says RAJIV PARTI good way to embrace calmness is through meditation, which wields the calming influence of Spirit. Not only can…
NativeHaatApril 7, 2016
Integral Yoga aspires to bring down a higher light to integrate the divinity within, which leads to further evolution, says PULKIT SHARMA Many regard…
NativeHaatJanuary 30, 2016
The New Year is a good time to begin a daily routine that includes yoga and meditation says ayurvedacharyaV VASUDEVAN to REENA SINGH We’ve…
NativeHaatJanuary 30, 2016
Start your day early to boost productivity, says DATTAPRASAD ANIL THITE From ancient times, the formula for sure-shot success centres around going ‘Early to…
NativeHaatJanuary 30, 2016
With Delhi and Beijing choking on toxic air, S R JINDAL shares with us some natural solutions for preventing acute respiratory conditions Are we…
NativeHaatJanuary 30, 2016
Learn how to empower your mind. This helps heal the physical body, says Nirmala Raman We all have a body, mind and soul. The…
NativeHaatJanuary 30, 2016
Chanting Aum activates the third eye chakra, and enables you to dispel darkness from your life, writes V N MITTAL When we switch on…
NativeHaatJanuary 30, 2016
SWAMI KRIYANANDA talks about the ‘universal science of Kriya Yoga’ as taught by his guru, ParamhansaYogananda Yoga is not so much a philosophy as…
NativeHaatJanuary 30, 2016
Regular spring cleaning of the mind enables us to lead a happier and healthier life, says psychotherapist REENA SHARMA When viewed through a scratched,…
NativeHaatJanuary 30, 2016
Thich Nhat Hanh writes on ‘pebble meditation’ that the Plum Village Community in France follows to practise mindfulness with children Many years ago, we…
NativeHaatJanuary 30, 2016
SHIBSANKAR BHATTACHARYYA, a tantric practitioner, holds a brief for tantra that he says has suffered unwarranted suspicion and criticism over the years Tantra has…
NativeHaatJanuary 30, 2016
Increasing prana vayu balances energy, writes YOGACHARYA NAVDEEP JOSHI.Prana is a universal word that is connected with vitality or life power, known as prana vayu.…
NativeHaatSeptember 6, 2015
Ultimately, it is meditation that helps you dissolve anger. It pre-empts disappointments we might experience, by having no expectations of others, says CHRISTOPHER MENDONCA.The…
NativeHaatAugust 30, 2015
EOIN FINN works with Olympic athletes. He shares tips on dissolving stress with PRITI AGRAWAL.Stress directly affects our health. The problem with stress physiologically occurs…
NativeHaatAugust 23, 2015
Take care of your hair during the monsoon season, writes JAWED HABIB. Your hair can tell a lot about your inner health. Healthy hair is…
NativeHaatAugust 16, 2015
A simple way to begin your day on the right note is by offering salutations to the sun, giver of energy and life, writes SENSEI…
NativeHaatAugust 9, 2015
Aum is the cosmic vibration behind creation, says M N KUNDU From the joy we are born with, to the joy we live, we move…
NativeHaatAugust 2, 2015
ANAND MEHROTRA, founder and master-teacher of Sattva Yoga, a radical, holistic and transformational practice, talks to PRITI AGRAWAL on the different aspects of yoga. The…
NativeHaatJuly 26, 2015
You can harmonise and transcend your mental afflictions and modifications through yogic psychology, writes ANANDMURTI GURUMAA. Depression is a common complaint among many people today. So,…
NativeHaatJuly 19, 2015
Overcome pain with the power of mantra and speech, says ANCHAL SINHA Love, joy, health, wealth and happiness are desired by all at all points…
NativeHaatJuly 14, 2015
Prof M ASLAM writes on the significance of abstaining from sensual activity on special days.The month of fasting, Ramzan, which is already more than halfway…
NativeHaatJuly 12, 2015
There are three dimensions of feeling at ease: body, mind and heart, writes RAJIV PARTI.Three of the four dimensions of wellness are widely accepted today.…
NativeHaatJuly 5, 2015
Singing is a mystical experience, says classical singer SUCHIT NARANG to SONAL SRIVASTAVA When he was two years old, Suchit Narang would respond to the…
NativeHaatJune 28, 2015
There are many types of yoga, but the one that Yogananda took westward was Kriya Yoga, writes SWAMI SMARANANANDA GIRI The Sanskrit word yoga simply…
NativeHaatJune 21, 2015
LIGHT and BRYAN MILLER prescribe essential oils to balance your doshas as you prepare for that relaxing and rejuvenating break.The secret to travelling with a…
NativeHaatJune 7, 2015
Music can be used effectively to heal the sick, writes POOJA KHOSLA The human body is made of trillions of cells. Each cell acts as…
NativeHaatMay 31, 2015
Only the original mind that you had before you were born is free from desires, says OSHO The original mind is that mind which you…
NativeHaatMay 10, 2015
S B S Surendran lists feng shui and vastu tenets for earthquake-resistant structures. Building a house in ancient times was not only a creative design…
NativeHaatMay 3, 2015
Connecting with the earth helps us draw energy into our body, says RAMA AWASTHI.The immense healing power of the earth is available to us all…
NativeHaatApril 26, 2015
SWAMI VIDYANAND is off to China to teach Self-Transformation Yoga, a yoga form that purifies mind, body, prana and heart. A report by PRITI AGRAWAL.Yoga is…
NativeHaatApril 12, 2015
Complex carbohydrates like whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes boost tryptophan levels in the brain, and help to make serotonin, the feel-good hormone, writes AMAR CHANDEL.…
NativeHaatApril 5, 2015
Follow the path of Hanuman — he is pure love, devotion, power, strength, generosity, dedication, dharana, kindness and humility, says LAURA PLUMB to PRITI AGRAWAL.I…
NativeHaatMarch 29, 2015
KISHORE ASTHANA discusses the use and misuse of mantras.In Sanatana Dharma, there are three ‘tools’ used in spiritual pursuit — mantra, tantra and yantra. Mantras…
NativeHaatMarch 24, 2015
The right kind of food is the most important factor in the promotion of health and the wrong kind of food is the most important…
NativeHaatMarch 22, 2015
You don’t have to be seen to be busy 24X7, says SANT RAJINDER SINGH.From childhood, our life is a series of activities that occupy our…
NativeHaatMarch 17, 2015
AMIT VAIDYA tries hard to find order in the midst of chaotic city life.As our cities become more of concrete jungles, there is even less…
NativeHaatMarch 15, 2015
Before beginning the practice of Ashtanga Yoga, DEEPIKA MEHTA suggests that the student chants the ancient invocation Vande Gurunam Charanaravinde Sandarsita Svatma sukhavabodhe Nishreyase Jangalikayamane Samsara…
NativeHaatMarch 1, 2015
V N MITTAL quotes several sources to emphasise the importance of journeying within, enabled by yoga and meditation.Lost in sensory pleasures, often we tend to…
NativeHaatFebruary 22, 2015
Internal sound attunes the mind to create space for Divine energy and makes tremendous growth of the mind possible, says NAVDEEP JOSHI Nada Yoga, a philosophical and practical…
NativeHaatFebruary 15, 2015
Yoga improves our body and mind to propel us towards perfection, says RAMESH BIJLANI.Yoga evokes a host of contrasting and apparently irreconcilable images. The commonest of…
NativeHaatFebruary 8, 2015
Sea water can wash you clean of all negativity, says RAMA AWASTHI.Sea healing is really powerful and vast in potential. Sea waters have salt content which is…
NativeHaatFebruary 1, 2015
It is better to be safe than sorry. This applies to the way we take care of our mind, body and soul to achieve harmony,…
NativeHaatJanuary 25, 2015
If you allow the body to have its say, you are moving on the right path, the great way. This is so with the whole…
NativeHaatJanuary 18, 2015
Good health can be achieved with simple techniques, says AMIT VAIDYA, who overcame cancer with a simple, daily routine life is riddled with so many…
NativeHaatJanuary 11, 2015
How can we keep calm with the people who drive us mad? Find out with GYALWA DOKHAMPA As we work on our minds and…
NativeHaatJanuary 4, 2015