Yoga - For your Heart & Body, Mind & Soul!

            For a few days I have been thinking of joining a Yoga Class. I went about looking for Yoga teachers and finally after a long hunt, I found one very close to where I live. I promptly called and found out the details of the same. I was satisfied with all the details barring the first month fee. The first month fee is twice the amount and I thought this was not very feasible for me. So I set the class aside and thought will come back later and see how I can work it out. In the meantime, I had very proactively picked up a Yoga mat. 

I had scouted for some apps on my i store and had found an awesome app for Yoga. Today morning, I woke up with a grit to start Yoga on my own and save some money. I woke up, spread my Red Yoga Mat, opened my new App and sweated it out for a good 30 mins. Believe me when I say this, it was a far better experience on Day 1 to be doing it on your own. I felt so good after just 30 mins of Yoga. Gradually I plan to scale it up to 60 mins per day and do it for 5 days a week. 

For all of you wanting to start, the best way sometimes is to start on your own. Go ahead, pick up that mat and start your own session today!

Things I Enjoy Doing

                This blog is a brief about what I enjoy doing. Here is my list,

1. Reading - This is the most amazing thing that I love doing.
2. Writing - As much as I read, I try to write.
3. Painting/Sketching - I enjoy pencil sketches and Mandala to painting. But I do enjoy use colors once in a while.
4. Jewelry Making - A new hobby that I picked up a few years ago in which I make a few pieces and string it around my neck.
5. Yoga - A brand new interest which I picked as recent as summer of 2018, but has hooked me on big time.
6. Sports - I enjoy Badminton and have been playing in since my high school. Table Tennis is another interest that I picked up and have been playing fairly well.
7. Journaling - This has been my companion from the beginning of this year. Let's see how this goes.
8. Movies - I am absolute buff. I totally enjoy watching movies.
9. Music - I listen to music all the time.

A few that I do on a regular basis. Hope to add at least another interest that I pick up this year. 

Take those Walks

            After so many days, I walked about 5.5 Kms. I used to walk a lot, but off late my walking had reduced. But today when I took that walk, it felt so good. I wonder why I had stopped walking. What I feel about walks are,

1. It clears your mind
2. Creativity increases on walks
3. Helps you relax
4. Calms an over active mind
5. Some green soothing views

Now, I have decided I am going to take more frequent walks and will see how well my blocked creative juices flow from now on. 

A Few New Interests

Apart from my existing hobbies, I have developed a few new ones. It's just the beginning and I have enjoyed them so far. 
Let me name a few,

1. Listen to YouTube Channels - Intend to start a channel sometime in the future.
2. Yoga - New fitness goals
3. Maintaining a Planner - Being more productive everyday

So far, I have loved doing all the 3. I never thought I would like Yoga, but am pleasantly surprised to maintain my liking and interest towards this new found hobby. To top it, I have to add that I have a new Yoga Mat and yes it is in the color - RED!

A Planner - New way 2019

                  


               This year I have maintained a planner. This s my Archetype Believe in Magic 2019 planner. From Jan 1st , I have started to plan my day in this pretty planner and so far, I have done it every single day. At the end of the day, I tick off the checklist. I have a small corner of Notes section and I mention tasks that I intend to finish for the week. So far, it has made me realize that I get to plan my day well in advance and manage time well.
I hope to continue this task every single day. Take one day at a time and you will be able to tick off 365 days. 

Cheers to good planning days!

Band Wagon - Minimalism

             Off late I have been listening to a lot of people talk about Minimalism and it got me thinking. Not sure how much I am going to succeed, but I have my list ready as well,

1. Buy less footwear
2. Buy less handbags
3. Keep less wallets
4. Do not buy a lot of cosmetics to store away
5. Don't buy too many attires and keep it in the wardrobe.

So far, I have managed to be on track with all the above 5 points. Let's see how the rest of the 11 months pass by.

Once a'while - Pamper Yourself

            Today I decided to pamper myself a wee bit, and what better way than to get a Pedicure done. It has been a while since I got myself a Pedi, and today was finally the day for it. 
As I stepped into the Salon and made my way onto the Pedi chair, I began to relax. Soaked my feet in hot water for about 10 mins, before she started the routine. Pepped my feet, trimmed my nails, cleaned them, removed the dead skin and cuticles. After a nice clean up, she massaged with come cream and patted it dry. My feet had never felt so good in a long time. 
After that it was time for my fav activity, applying nail paint. This time I chose Golden and Pink. Yes, I love letting my second toe stick out. So it was red this time. After about 1.5 hours, we were done. 

Happy Feet, Happy Me!!

Tips on Writing

Here are a few tips on writing,

1. Never stop writing
2. Try to write everyday 
3. Don't give up
4. Maintain a journal everyday
5. Join a writer's group
6. Have a writing partner
7. Try to maintain a blog account
8. No writing attempt is bad 
9. Keep churning ideas to write
10. Just keep writing

The Beauty of a Flower

       Today we went to the Flower Show. I try catching up with the flower show which happens twice a year. The theme is flowered around Gandhiji this time and I must say it is as beautiful as it can get. Sabarmati Ashram is the main attraction and is made from white and red roses. It's a sight to devour. So beautifully made that my words fall short to describe this epic flowery built. There are varieties of flowers that you get to see as you go around. From orchids to petunias, every flower is a beauty in itself. Dandi March, Ba and Bapu, Gandhiji ke teen bandar are a few other non-flower attractions inside. 
An evening so well spent. All I can is I had a flowery evening.

An Enchanted Day

        The first time I read Chitra Divakaruni Bannerjee was at work. One of my colleagues introduced me to this author's books and from that day there was no turning back. I got hooked on to her writing so much so that I have read every single book she has written till her latest - The Forest of Enchantments. 

Today, she happened to be in Bangalore for the book signing and I wouldn't miss this chance of meeting her for anything. So I asked my constant companion - my mother and she was more than happy to oblige. So both of was went to the book store. I asked at the first store and they told me she had left. But that guy was so sweet to tell me which store she went into. I followed her into the next bookstore and lo, behold, she was sitting there with the warmest smile. I was so elated to see her that I walked up to her and introduced myself and had a lovely brief conversation. I asked her for a photograph and she very kindly agreed. I picked up her book, which was signed personally from her and walked out with the biggest smile.
A day spent so well and enchanted!

Now, its time to embark upon the journey with Sita in her latest novel!