HOLISTIC GROWTH with Shikha Pandey

It's the time of the year where we are bidding good bye to the year gone by and preparing to get ready to welcome the new year. And one of the key action points for a lot of us is growth. And hence finding yourself a coach and working with a coach could be one of the best gifts you can give yourself this year. Here are few ways in which a coach could enable you to change the trajectory of your lif...

This episode talks about 5 things or mindsets that stop us from achieving our goals. It also encourages us to take the step from goal setting towards goal planning. If you would like to embark on a goal setting, goal planning and goal implementation path with me, you can write on purnayogconnect@gmail.com. Much Love Shikha!

Light seeps in through the crack.. just like we grow through our imperfections. This episode is all about embracing our imperfections as our areas of growth to become a better version of ourselves. It also shows how chasing perfection can lead us to become negative, procrastinate, lose integrity and become less creative. As always it is such a pleasure to talk & connect with you. Here's how yo...

What you think creates your reality. So let's create your day with this 5 mins guided meditation. Let's tap into the power of the mind and channelise it to take charge.  If you would like to share your experience, write to us at purnayogconnect@gmail.com. It is always great connecting and hearing from you.  Much Love  Shikha 

Namaste! In this episode we talk about attachment. We talk about how we get so attached to our perceived source of joy that we make it the source of misery and pain. We talk about conscious detachment and building the strength to allow things to be as they are rather than getting into tug of war like situation in life.  If you would like to work on this area of growth for yourself, book a cal...

Do you believe that your physical, mental and emotional dimensions work in isolation.. do you feel these are the only dimensions to your being.. do you see yourself as a cohesive unit or isolated being.. do you questions why you are here, doing what you are doing and if there is more to your being.. do you trust that joy is an inherent part of your being..  This and much more in this episode...

Why would you give the reins of your life into someone else's life and then blame them for making you happy? By doing so you have already set yourself up for disappointment. Radical Responsibility is all about taking charge of your life in a way that you chose the course of your life.  How have you chosen radical responsibility. Share with us through our social media handle on Instagram @purn...

In this episode I simplify the practice of Parikarmas for purification of the mind. The Parikarmas are to be practised internally & they are: - Maitri or Friendliness - Karuna or Compassion - Mudita or Feeling joy in other people's Joy - Upeksha or Indifference/Even Mindedness Have an open mind towards what's coming your way knowing that seeding the thought and becoming aware is the first step...

In today’s episode we shall be talking about the common situations that induce stress at work, how to identify the stress and few simple things one can do to avoid this stress building up to become harmful to ones well being.  May this podcast give you some things to think about and some tips that you can implement. You can find support for falling asleep in the Podcast episode : Sleep Well -...

We often set goals for our meditation practice and usually we make it about stopping the mind from thinking. But the practice of meditation has no goals and definitely not to keep your mind blank, because that is not possible. Through this MENTAL NOTING meditation change your relationship with your thoughts by becoming aware of them and then making a choice of not getting entangled in them. A beau...

There are days when we need some extra support to help us calm the mind and fall into a restful sleep. This practice aims to offer you that support. So let go, let be and just give yourself the permission to rest. Because you need it and you deserve it.  Much Love  Shikha  Write to us at purnayogconnect@gmail.com  Instagram: purnayog_

I found myself answering this question at different stages of my practice and the answer is ever changing and evolving.  Today when I am on the Teacher's seat, people come and ask me why they should practice yoga. There is so much that has been written and talked about the benefits of practising yoga that everyone is more or less aware but they want to hear it and they want something to ancho...

Why so serious...it is just yoga!! Yes yoga is meant to be effortless and free flowing yet many a times we find ourselves stuck in the practice or put a burden of expectations on the practice.  In this episode I share few of my experiences & learnings that enabled me to get deeper & more embodied in my practice. Hope these give you a new perspective towards your practice and some food...

In this episode we talk about the wisdom of the ancient Latin phrase "Festina Lente" which means hurry but slowly. I talk about my experience and why this phrase became so relevant to me. Listen to the podcast to know how the practice is to stay grounded and present even in the midst of chaos.  Much love  Shikha!

Surya Bhedana is a breath work that activates the Sun's energy in the body. This is a warming pranayama that improves the digestive fire and brings alertness in the body. An ideal pranayama for the winters. Please do not perform this pranayama if you are suffering from epilepsy, anxiety, high blood pressure, fever or indigestion. If you have any other major health concern, it is always advisable t...

In this episode, we talk about the last Yama - Aparigraha or non attachment or non hoarding.  Aparigraha, when practised, leads to contentment, fulfilment and freedom, few of the things most of us seek in the modern world. This episode, touches upon attachment and hoarding and the various ways in which these can manifest, both on and off the mat. We also talk about practices that enable...

In this episode we explore the Yamas called Asetya i.e Non Stealing and Brahmacharya i.e Self regulation.  We talk about the relevance of these two Yamas in the modern material world and how do we imbibe them in our daily living.  You can reach out to us on instagram @purnayog_ or leave us a message on our website www.purnayog.com Namaste!

This episode is special because it's been a very very long time since I wrote a poem. I didn't sit down to write it but when the pen met the paper, this one just flowed as if it was always there in me.  I explore my relationship with the mind in this one, tracing the journey so far. And the journey still continues and gets more fascinating every day. It is not perfect but it is one where I am...

Satya is about communicating how things are rather than how they should be. It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principals.  In this episode we go to explore Satya and also talk a bit about how we can practice it and get more mindful about it. Let's dive deeper to understand Satya as being true to our own selves.  If you landed on this episode directly, we recommend...

In this podcast we will talk about the first limb of Ashtanga Yoga i.e Yama and talk in detail about the first and the highest ranking Yama i.e Ahimsa or non violence.  Ahimsa is a vast topic and this podcast will answer your initial questions about it and also leave you with several points that you can deep dive into and reflect upon.  We would love to connect with you and hear more fro...

इस एपिसोड में आप सहज प्राणायाम का अभ्यास कर सकतें है।  यह एपिसोड हिंदी भाषा में हैं।  प्राणायाम के अभ्यास से मन शांत होता है, सासें सहज हो जाती हैं और गुस्से पर भी नियंत्रण आता है।  आज के इस स्ट्रेस से भरे जीवन में प्राणायाम एक बहुत ही लाभ दायक अभ्यास है।  तो चलिए इस सदियों पुराने बुद्धिमत्ता का लाभ उठाते हैं।  नमस्ते।  www.purnayog.com

This practice guides you through 'equal breathing' or 'Sama Vritti' Pranayama. Sama Vritti means equal waves and we create the equal waves in the mind by equalising the breath. This equal breath creates steadiness in the body, mind and the breathing pattern.  A great practice when you feel anxious, overwhelmed or when you want to quickly refresh your mind. This can be practised anytime, anywh...

In talk with Nidhi Kagrana, who is an environmental engineer & a sustainable lifestyle practitioner. She is a certified yoga instructor and a member of Yoga Alliance. She lives in Singapore with her family & has maintained a deep connection with her Indian roots.  Let's get inspired by her yoga journey

This guided meditation practice is ideal for when you need to feel grounded or when you feel overwhelmed. This practice will bring you to the present moment by channelising your awareness into it. It will aid you in focussing on where you are right now and the perfection of the moment you are in.  Because you are here and you can experience this moment here to it's fullest only when you move...

Welcome to your Pranayama practice. In this practice, we have three very effective practices that will help you equalise your breath,  breathe more effectively and also create positive vibrations in your body followed by Om chant.  This is your 10 mins oasis of peace and revival in a busy and demanding day.  Reach out to us on Instagram through purnayog_ . Its always a pleasure to h...