It's very easy to get consumed by fear and over information, feelings of loneliness, frustration, boredom, helplessness and hopelessness. It

It's very easy to get consumed by fear and over information, feelings of loneliness, frustration, boredom, helplessness and hopelessness. It

Not every moment of every day is perfect, peaceful or extraordinary. But we can carve out tiny boxes of time that are quiet, and only ours. Thirty minutes spent mindfully on something simple that we enjoy, be it a book, some music, gentle deep breathing, meditation, the perfect cuppa, or just staring into space is enough to create a positive change in our mental and emotional wellbeing, and the sheer quality of our lives. Try it for just 10 days and see the difference it make

Connectivity can not replace community. Communication is not the same as connection. So here we are, connected 24/7, with hundreds of social

Images of the snow peaked upper Himalayas are magnificent, awe inspiring and incredibly romantic. But the reality of living thousands of feet above sea level is anything but romantic. Temperatures are way below freezing (upto minus thirty degrees), air is thin, with the barest levels of oxygen, water is frozen, food is scant, healthcare is rudimentary and sparse, and every breath is a blessing. The reality is icy and harsh. High altitude pharyngitis/bronchitis, snow blindness

Trees offer the most amazing lesson in individuality, each one fully comfortable in it's unique being and appearance, yet so harmonious in the collective. Unlike humans, trees have the amazing ability to be hyper individualistic, and yet harmonious with others of all shapes, shades and stature. Look at the trees around you, it could be in the neighbourhood park, on the road, or a forest. Each and every tree is different from the other, even if they are the same species, much

The more often we see the things around us - even the beautiful and wonderful things, the more they become invisible to us. That's why we often take for granted the beauty of this world : the flowers, the birds, the clouds, even those we love. Because we see things so often, we see them less and less. #mindfulness #digitaldetox #digitalwellness #digitaldetoxretreats #mindfulnesstraining #healinghideaway #bindiyamurgai #digitalwellness #speaker #mentalhealth #mentalfitness #gr

Sometimes the grass truly is greener on the other side, and it's alright to crossover. The choice is yours to make...it takes courage and commitment to crossover. #change #positivepsychology #happiness#counselling #lifecoaching #mindfulness#meditation #retreats #workshops#couplescounselling #depression #anxiety#healinghideaway #therapy #bindiyamurgai#nilgiris #india #ketti #thambatti #digitaldetox#digitalwellness #positivepsychology #change #Personaldevelopment #relationshipc

I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. - Thoreau #healinghideaway #mindfulness #meditation #digitaldetox #digitalwellness #counselling #lifecoaching #NLP #couplescounselling #depressioncounselling #anxietymanagement #nilgiris #india #ketti #retreats #workshops

Eastern countries devised some beautiful rituals around tea. These were about more than just drinking tea. They were about bonding, mental health and emotional well-being. The Japanese made it an art form…a carefully crafted practice of mindfulness, best summed up in the Zen phrase "ichi-go ichi-e", which means "one time, one meeting". The phrase encapsulates the beauty, uniqueness and impermanence of the present moment. According to researchers at Yale, holding a warm cup of

Life is a journey, and we don't always chose the people with whom we travel that journey. But the path always begins beneath our feet, with every step we take...Where we stand right now is where our journey begins. #healinghideaway #nilgiris #mindfulness #meditation #mountainretreats #bindiyamurgai #counselling #lifecoaching #mentalhealth #mentalfitness #digitaldetox #wellnessretreats #retreatsinindia #workshops #personaldevelopment #india #spirituality #Mindfulness #happines

A few gentle wisps of sunshine, thru a crack in the monsoon clouds. #healinghideaway #ketti #counselling #nilgiris #thambatti #lifecoahing #meditation #mindfulness #retreats #top10retreats #couplestherapy #couplescounselling #bindiyamurgai #mentalhealth #mentalfitness #digitaldetox #digitalwellness #digitalhygiene

Many relationships are transient in our lives. They have a shelf life, there for a certain time, but always with a purpose, even though we may not see it without ample introspection. The purpose could be to bring us momentary joy, shine a light on our emotional chasms, hold a mirror to our hidden selves, highlight our frailties, our strengths. Or hard as it may be, to just teach us a lesson about people, life, instincts, and the myriad complexities of the human heart and mind

There is so much chatter about mindfulness, but what are the various things that comprise living mindfully everyday? How do you inhabit the moment? One simple way is to just be aware...mindful...of what is around you. We often take our surroundings so much for granted that we can seldom recall details of things that we see on a daily basis. We may take the same route to work, but may not even notice the places we pass, or the permanent fixtures, or people on the way. We may c

#meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #reflection #retreats #spiritualretreats #top10spiritualretreats #counselling #lifecoaching #couplescounselling #digitalhygiene #digitaldetoxretreats #digitaldetox #healinghideaway #Bindiyamurgai #nilgiris #counselling #lifecoach #lifecoaching #meditation #guidedmeditation #mindfulness #happiness #retreats #spiritualretreats #depression #anxiety #regression

This is the wonderful Marriamman Festival, celebrated in the Badaga villages of the Nilgiris, in Tamil Nadu, India. The entire village is lit up, the sound of drums and bells merge into the cool breeze. Wonderful aromas of spices and curry leaves waft out of kitchen windows, as people put out their finest whites and get set to join the revelry. In the meanwhile, a decked up chariot gets its final touches, before carrying the Marriamman deity across the village. Women, childr

If there is one singular quest that binds all humanity together, that is common to all humans, irrespective of their age, gender, race and nationality, it is the quest for happiness. It sounds simple, but is often elusive for many. I believe that happiness is a combination of genetic disposition, emotional ecosystems, and certain life conditions, but most of all, happiness is technique, one that has various elements, processes and steps. The best news is that we can all learn

Not every thing has to be a reflection of our mental health...certainly not the aesthetic choices we make! The problem is that too many rookie opinions, and all kind of flimsy research projects, come up every day, showing people more and more ways in which they are/ can/ will/ or should be depressed. Making things worse, are journalists and bloggers, who pick the most sensational lines and concert them in to sensational headlines. These then get read fleeting by an audience w

A Digital Detox is a temporary period of disconnecting from all digital devices. The purpose is to unplug, recharge, decompress and introspect. It's a chance to wholeheartedly focus on real life human interaction, engage with the environment, reduce stress, lower anxiety, examine and redefine your relationship with technology, and be fully present in the physical world. It's a sliver of time where you disconnect with technology, step back from the 'always-on' culture, and con