HOLISTIC GROWTH with Shikha Pandey

We all have our unique beliefs and ideologies when it comes to spirituality. And it should be that way. Spirituality is a very individual and personal experience and our spiritual practices should be based on our direct perception.  This podcast is to give you a glimpse of my spiritual journey so far and why the path of yoga resonates with me deeply. The aim is not to make you believe what I...

The practice of meditation is not what you do on a particular day but it is something that you build over time. Routine, discipline and the right approach can help you build a sustainable practice.  In this episode we talk about preparing for meditation and few tips that can help you take up meditation without finding it daunting.  We would love to hear from you and you can drop us a DM...

This episode comes from a place close to my heart.. from a place of no faith in this practice to a place of experiencing it to be life changing. I hope you find my experience drawing you to the mat.  Definition of Meditation by Jon Kabat Zinn, Father of secular mindfulness: "Meditation is awareness that emerges from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, free from judgement, to...

This is a simple technique which introduces practitioners to their own respiratory system and breathing pattern. It is very relaxing and can be practised at any time. Awareness of the breathing process is itself sufficient to slow down the respiratory rate and establish a more relaxed rhythm. Enjoy your practice! Namaste!

Alternate Nostril Breathing or Anulom Vilom is a pranayama practice that has a profound impact on your mind and the nervous system. It helps balance the right & the left hemisphere of your brain. If you are feeling frazzled or undergoing stressful times, this could be your go to pranayama. Practice 5-6 rounds in the morning & in the evening before bed.

In this first podcast on Pranayama you get to know more about what is pranayama, how it impacts our life and the do's and don'ts of practising it.  This episode should give perspective to your existing practice and also inspire you to carve out time in your daily schedule to sit down and watch your breath.  Your breath is your biggest support on and beyond the mat. Let's tap into this su...

Gratitude is medicinal because it helps us see & cherish what we have rather than chasing & wanting. And its truly counting your blessings! Science has proven that practising gratitude increases happiness, uplifts our mood, makes us less materialistic, reduces fatigue, aids better sleep, builds resiliency and reduces cellular inflammation so we have lesser aches & pains.  So let's practice cultiva...

In talk with Vanyah Malherbe , mother of 3 beautiful daughters, an avid biker & a strict vegetarian. She has been an aesthetician for past 20 years. Becoming disillusioned with the industry, she decided, at the age of 40, to have a radical career change. She now teaches yoga to adults & children and is slowly making yoga her main focus. She lives in Johannesburg, South Africa.  Let th...

Mary Whelen, a mother of a 14 year old son, a dog Shalom & a cat Bronnie. Mary lives in Ireland & is a nature lover and loves walking, hiking, camping & swimming in lakes, rivers & sea. Her current dream is to continue converting a village house in the mountains of Southern Spain into a rustic Yoga Retreat. She is very quirky and loves to recycle. She is very sensitive to injustice...

In talk with Priyanka Joshi who is a PhD in Marketing. She is an academician & a marketing professional. She is a certified yoga practitioner teaching yoga over weekends to her family & friends. Priyanka loves to travel & in currently living in Vancouver, her 6th city & 3rd country of residence.  So let the inspiration begin.... www. purnayog .com

In talk with Indu Pandey who is a coder! She is the head of mobile app at Muse Wearables. She is living the entrepreneurial life at Edaim, an Edtech company & yogispectra which is a collection of all things she feels passionately about. And yes she...

In talk with Alice Rosario, a fashion model, stylist, dancer &  an animal lover. And yes she is a certified yoga practitioner & instructor. She is the winner of Grazia Covergirl hunt 2016 & Max fashion Icon 2015. She also rescues animals and...

A brand new PurnaYog podcast series called - Atypical Yogis. In this series we shall be talking to yogis from across the world and chat with them about what made them take up the path of yoga, their experiences and most importantly seek inspiration from...

In part 1 of ' Living in the Era of Cell Phones', we talked about the impact of cell phone on relationships, sleep, posture, self validation and low memory usage. In this follow up episode we shall go deeper into the impact of cell phone usage on our...

This podcast talks about the key aspects of our being that seek moderation when it comes to cell phone usage. The impact of cell phone on relationships, sleep, posture, self validation and low memory usage are some topics we touch upon in this...

Stress has become an integral part of the modern day life - to the extent that we often find ourselves glorifying being stressed. Being stressed has become synonymous with being successful. But is it really so? It takes work to not let things get to you...

Wanting change & Enabling change are two different things. Sharing with you some insights on how we can better enable change by breaking away from our habits. We also have 5 habits/practices that were incorporated by Shikha and how these habits...

The first podcast from PurnaYog talks about unlocking the power of being present and mindful to optimise our potential and live our lives to the fullest, enhancing every experience and quality of life. Also includes a very simple yet highly effective...