by Nivedita Ramanujam | Apr 6, 2022 | Mental Health, Trauma
When we think of flashbacks, oftentimes we imagine a specific event that has triggered an involuntary and often painful transport back in time. For example, a war veteran might hear a noise that reminds them of their time in combat, or an individual may see a...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Feb 2, 2022 | Mental Health, Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness is often defined as a practice that we see from a Western perspective, yet mindfulness has been enshrouded in Eastern cultural practices for centuries. Mindful living is explained within Sage Patanjali’s yoga sutras – scriptures that define the...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Jan 21, 2022 | Mental Health
In our last blog, we covered the basics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Individuals with ADHD have an incredible sense of creativity and compassion that can lighten the lives of those around them, and propel them to great heights of success. Alongside...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Dec 1, 2021 | Mental Health
Certain neurodevelopmental disorders have the potential to go undetected for years, if not a lifetime. One such neurodevelopmental disorder is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Jun 1, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Mindfulness and Meditation
The Sanskrit word moola means the foundation or root. Bandha means lock or restraint. The two words Mooladhara chakra refer to the seat of the kundalini. The bandha or lock refers to the contraction of the perineum rendering us the location of the psychic centre of...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Mar 1, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Mindfulness and Meditation
Do you find yourself hurting over things people say easily these days? Perhaps you are experiencing a difficult relationship? Perhaps your adult child is not communicating with you? Maybe your partner is quick tempered. Do you find yourself welling up or feeling...
