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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
How Yoga, chanting and breathwork promote spiritual wellness in ageing
As we grow older, our focus often shifts from external achievements to inner peace, emotional balance, and spiritual growth. Yoga, chanting, and breathwork—ancient practices rooted in Indian traditions—have long been known to support overall well-being. But for seniors, these practices offer something even more profound: a gentle yet powerful path to spiritual wellness. In this article, we explore how these simple tools can help seniors connect with their inner selves, reduce anxiety, and find a deeper sense of purpose and calm. Yoga Yoga isn't just physical exercise—it's a holistic practice that unites the body, mind, and spirit. For seniors, yoga helps create mindful movement, improves flexibility, and grounds the mind. Spiritual Benefits: Encourages stillness and reflection Promotes self-awareness and inner peace Opens the heart through gentle asanas (postures) Best for seniors: Chair yoga or gentle hatha yoga Slow movements paired with deep breathing End sessions with short meditations or prayer Bonus: Regular practice can reduce depression and improve sleep in older adults. Chanting: Tuning into Vibrations of Peace Chanting mantras like Om, Gayatri Mantra, or Om Namah Shivaya creates rhythmic vibrations that calm the nervous system and awaken spiritual energy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologista recomenda: simples truque elimina o fungo facilmente Acabe com os Fungo Undo Spiritual Benefits: Focuses the mind and reduces mental chatter Lifts the mood and supports emotional release Builds a connection to the divine or higher self How to start: Chant for 5–10 minutes daily, preferably after bath or before bedtime Use a mala (rosary) to stay focused Choose a mantra that feels meaningful to you Did You Know? Chanting can slow breathing, reduce heart rate, and improve overall mental clarity. Breathwork (Pranayama) Breath is more than just oxygen—it's life force. In yogic philosophy, pranayama is the practice of conscious breathing, which controls the flow of energy (prana) in the body. Spiritual Benefits: Clears emotional blocks Enhances focus for prayer or meditation Builds resilience during physical or emotional lows Simple techniques for seniors: Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing) Bhramari (bee breath for calming the mind) Deep diaphragmatic breathing while seated Pro Tip: Just 10 minutes of daily pranayama can lower stress and help manage blood pressure naturally. Combining the Three Seniors can benefit greatly by combining all three practices into a simple morning or evening routine. Example 20-minute routine: 5 mins: Gentle chair yoga/stretching 5 mins: Slow deep breathing or Anulom Vilom 10 mins: Chanting a mantra or sitting in silent meditation Why it works: This sequence energizes the body, centers the mind, and awakens the spirit—offering a perfect start or end to the day. Ageing gracefully isn't just about keeping the body fit—it's about nurturing the soul. Yoga, chanting, and breathwork are not just wellness trends; they are ancient keys to unlocking a more peaceful, purposeful and spiritually fulfilling life. Start small. Stay consistent. And soon, you'll feel not just healthier—but also happier, calmer, and more connected from within. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
India.com
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding card will leave you shocked, it's 366% more expensive than Akash Ambani's wedding invite, it cost Rs...
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding card will leave you shocked, it's 366% more expensive than Akash Ambani's wedding invite, it cost Rs... Anant Ambani, the younger son of Reliance Industries' Mukesh Ambani, is known for his deep love for animals and his 'Vantara' wildlife preservation project. Last year, he got married to Radhika Merchant. The wedding celebrations of Anant, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani and Radhika, the daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, were held at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, and it was a blend of opulence and tradition. The wedding ceremony was attended by a host of international celebrities and high-profile guests from various fields. Recently, a short clip of their wedding invitation card went viral on social media, showcasing a card adorned with gold and silver. Now, the price of this luxurious card has also been revealed. Mukesh Ambani, the world's richest man, has spent crores of rupees just on the wedding invitation cards for his son Anant's wedding. Going by the media reports, the cost of each Anant-Radhika wedding card is estimated to be between Rs 6–7 lakh. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding card will leave you shocked, it's 366% more expensive than Akash Ambani's wedding invite, it cost Rs… For comparison, the wedding invitation card for Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta had cost around Rs 1.5 lakh each. It is reported that Anant and Radhika's wedding card is 366% more expensive than Akash Ambani's card and about 2.3 times costlier than Isha Ambani's wedding card. The card features a Shankh Chakra Tilak at the top. This emblem symbolizes the 'Divine Wheel of Power' and is believed to bring calmness, peace, and positive energy. Traditionally, the Shankh Chakra is also used to ward off negative vibes. #WATCH | Video of wedding invitation card of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant as shared by one of the card recepients — ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2024 Back in 2018, Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's wedding invitations were valued at Rs 3 lakh each. Despite the lavish spending on her wedding cards, Anant and Radhika's invite still stands out, priced at 2.3 times more than Isha's. As per the ANI report(2018), the invitation has been packed inside an elaborately designed storage box, with Isha and Anand's initials, 'IA' etched on the top of it. The main box opens to a diary which contains invites to the wedding. The fourth page of the diary opens to a letter written by Isha and her husband, Anand. Further pages, with a display of windows, reveal the itinerary of the wedding functions with 'Shubh Abhinandan' written on them. The invite contains another box, which is pink in colour with golden embroidery. When opened, one can hear the tune of the Gayatri Mantra. It contains four small boxes with a framed picture of Goddess Gayatri.
