Why Witnessing Matters Most of us live on autopilot — reacting, suppressing, or overthinking instead of truly listening to ourselves. But healing begins when we pause and say: “What am I really feeling right now? Can I meet…
“What exactly happens in a Compassionate Inquiry session?” It’s a question I hear often — and it’s natural to wonder. Trying a new healing approach can bring up curiosity, hesitation, or even fear: “Will I have to talk…
Why Do We React So Quickly? Have you ever said something in anger you didn’t mean? Or shut down completely when you felt hurt? Reactions like these often feel automatic. That’s because they usually are. When old patterns…
Why One Approach Is Sometimes Not Enough Have you ever noticed how we tend to separate healing? Yoga for the body. Therapy for the mind. Medication for the pain. But human beings don’t work in compartments. We are…
In Yoga philosophy, two powerful concepts guide inner growth: Samvedana — deep sensitivity and empathy, the ability to truly feel another’s experience. Sakshi Bhava — the state of being a witness, observing without attachment or judgment.
“Why does my body feel heavy when I’m stressed?” Have you ever noticed: A tightness in your chest when you’re anxious? A knot in your stomach before a difficult conversation? A heaviness in your shoulders when life feels…
“Don’t be so emotional.” How many times have you heard this growing up? In many Indian households, emotions are often labeled as: A sign of weakness (“Strong people don’t cry.”) A distraction (“Focus on studies/work; feelings can wait.”)…
How often have you heard this line growing up? In India, families are our strength — but sometimes, they also pass down invisible emotional patterns that shape how we live, love, and even suffer. We inherit more than…
Shifting from external validation to inner truth through Compassionate Inquiry “Log kya kahenge?” If you grew up in India, you’ve likely heard this phrase countless times. It shows up when: You choose a career different from the family’s…
Introducing the CI approach through the lens of deep listening “When we are heard, we feel lighter. When we are truly listened to, we begin to heal.” – Dr. Gabor Maté Have you ever felt like people are…
How true healing begins when we feel fully seen and heard “I just wish someone understood me.” Have you ever felt this? For many of us, this simple need — to be seen and heard — remains unmet…
A doorway to emotional freedom through presence, Compassionate Inquiry, and deep listening Have you ever thought… “Why do I react so strongly in certain situations?” “I understand my patterns, but they still keep repeating.”
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of an argument—maybe with a loved one or a colleague—and suddenly, almost instinctively, you bring up something deeply personal about them? Something they once shared with trust… and you use…
Have you ever wondered why certain people’s behaviours annoy you more than others? As a holistic Yoga teacher, and holistic Therapist, I often reflect on these seemingly small irritations — because behind them lies a profound story about…
There’s something many of us do without realising: we judge ourselves not by what we know, but by what we don’t know. I’ve often noticed how easy it is for people to feel small when they’re in a…
After we’ve helped someone—offered our time, energy, or love—it’s only natural to hope they might show us the same kindness one day. But what happens when they don’t? When help isn’t returned, or even acknowledged? That’s when many…
There’s a kind of joy that doesn’t come from achievement, applause, or external validation. It rises gently in the heart when we help someone—not out of obligation, but from a quiet space of care. Whether it’s offering a…
Ever feel stuck in your comfort zone? You know what’s good for you—taking on challenges, speaking up, showing up—but something holds you back. That something isn’t just laziness or fear. It’s your brain’s wiring, designed to avoid risks…
We all have those moments. A fleeting thought, a visceral reaction, a feeling of unease that seems to bubble up from nowhere. For me, it started with a simple "Yuuck!" A seemingly insignificant exclamation, yet it triggered a…
