The Missing Link to Foolproof Retirement Planning You Need to Know

Retirement planning is very important planning you do in life. You have all the investments and life insurance policies in place to take care of your retirement. You have a monthly income plan to take care of your comfortable lifestyle. “We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” George Bernard Shaw But if the one important ingredient is … Continue reading The Missing Link to Foolproof Retirement Planning You Need to Know

Sunil Gandhi28 Dec 2018Leave a comment

Happiness, Money

Know How Money Can Bring Happiness for You

Do you know money also can bring happiness? Contrary to what you have heard, money can bring happiness to you and your family. The only condition is you need to be vigilant of what you are doing with the money. Here we list down 5 ways your money can bring you happiness. Know it well and harvest your happiness with your money. If You Invest … Continue reading Know How Money Can Bring Happiness for You

Sunil Gandhi27 Dec 201823 Apr 2020Leave a comment

Wellness, Yoga

Know How These 10 Pranayama Help You Remain Fit & Fine

Usually, Yoga Asana and Pranayama go hand in hand. Most Yoga practitioners practice Asana and Pranayama in their Yoga sessions. However, both are two different limbs of Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Both operate at a different level and both offer different benefits. Asana: Is about physical postures. It is about the body. Doing physical postures help you to keep the body function and flexibility in order. … Continue reading Know How These 10 Pranayama Help You Remain Fit & Fine

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Wellness

What You Need to Know About Your Wellness

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” Aristotle Fitness is important but Wellness is the new Goal. People may be fit but may not be well. They are disturbed. They are disturbed with the self, they are disturbed with others. They are disturbed with the situations. They are disturbed with their job and boss. They are disturbed because others are successful and they are … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Your Wellness

Sunil Gandhi30 Nov 2018Leave a comment

Happiness, Karma, Spiritual

Do You Know Diwali and Mahavira Connection?

Diwali is perhaps the most important of all Indian festivals. There are many stores that make Diwali a significant day. For most, Diwali is the celebration of King Rama’s return to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana. Others trace the origin of the festival to the Mahabharata, where Diwali is marked by the return of the five Pandavas from their exile in the forest. Diwali … Continue reading Do You Know Diwali and Mahavira Connection?

Sunil Gandhi24 Oct 201830 Oct 2019Leave a comment

Books, Happiness

Mahatma Gandhi – The Person, Many Books, & Lots of Inspiration

India is celebrating one of the biggest festivals Dussera also known as Vijayadashmi. The festival is known for the victory of good over the evils. This is also known as a Lord Rama’s victory over Demon Ravana. There are several beliefs, but all across India, this is perhaps the 2nd most celebrated festival after Diwali. The apt book to introduce today is The story of … Continue reading Mahatma Gandhi – The Person, Many Books, & Lots of Inspiration

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Naturopathy, Wellness

What Can You Learn from Gandhiji’s Thoughts On Naturopathy?

When Indians will be celebrating the 70th Independence Day on 15th Aug 2017, we all remember the role of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi in our freedom struggle. Documentaries are made on his leadership qualities. However, the aspect of Gandhiji which is not known to many is his love for Naturopathy for good health. Today we are going to peep into this side … Continue reading What Can You Learn from Gandhiji’s Thoughts On Naturopathy?

Sunil Gandhi1 Oct 201820 Nov 2020Leave a comment

Happiness, Karma, Spiritual

You are Wasting Your Precious Life if You are Busy

Recently I read two quotes about Busy-Ness. “Busy is a drug that a lot of people addicted too.” Rob Bell. “Busy life is a wasted life.” Francis Crick I pondered over these profound thoughts. I thought if it is an addiction let me write about it. This addiction could be life-consuming. If we look around us people are competing to remain busy. Those who are not busy try to … Continue reading You are Wasting Your Precious Life if You are Busy

Sunil Gandhi29 Sep 20182 Comments

Happiness, Spiritual

Do you know the 1st Step on the Moksha Path?

Jain Agamas & scriptures have shown the Moksha Path with a distinct clarity. These scriptures have laid down the prerequisites for attaining Moksha. In the Jain terminology, this prerequisite is known as Ratnatraya. Which means the Three Gems. Ratna means Gem & Traya means Three. These are; Samyak Darshan Samyak Gyan Samyak Charitra The word Samyak means Right or True. Samyak Darshan means the Right … Continue reading Do you know the 1st Step on the Moksha Path?

Sunil Gandhi12 Sep 201813 Sep 2018Leave a comment

Happiness, Inspiration, Karma, Spiritual

29 must listen to Bollywood songs on Krishna Janmashtami

“Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good.” Bhagavad Gita No Indian festivals are complete with Bollywood songs. Whether its Raksha Bandhan, Independence Day, Ganesh Festivals, Eid, New Year, Diwali and of course the popular Krishna Janmashtami. Krishna Bhajan, Meera and Radha Songs and Govinda songs have enriched our movies … Continue reading 29 must listen to Bollywood songs on Krishna Janmashtami

Sunil Gandhi1 Sep 20181 Comment

Money

Why You Need to Make a Will?

A good Financial Planning also takes care of wealth distribution to the next generation. You invest in a life insurance policy to protect your family member after your death. You make a WILL to make their lives easy after your death. You also make a WILL to distribute wealth in a fairway. You make a WILL to express all your wish about your wealth. “When … Continue reading Why You Need to Make a Will?

Sunil Gandhi14 Aug 201814 Aug 2020Leave a comment

Education, Happiness

Everything you need to know about the Organ Donation in India

On 13th August India will be celebrating Organ Donation Awareness Day. Awareness about this vital aspect of our life is important. India is the 2nd highest populated country in the world. But only 0.5 person per million donates Organs as per 2013 survey. In the USA 26 people per million donate the organ and in Croatia (which become famous during the last world cup), about 37 people per million … Continue reading Everything you need to know about the Organ Donation in India

Sunil Gandhi12 Aug 201810 Aug 2018Leave a comment

Education, Fitness

My first experience with real-time CPR

Earlier this week I was at a three-day conference. Towards the end of the first day, someone suddenly fell from his seat. A volunteer shouted, “doctor, doctor, there is an emergency.” There was a lady doctor in the audience who rushed towards the person. At the CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training program which I undertook a few years ago at the Kokilaben Ambani Hospital and again … Continue reading My first experience with real-time CPR

Sunil Gandhi4 Aug 20184 Aug 20181 Comment

Wellness, Yoga

Important Things to do on International Yoga Day

Symbolism must end at some point and in-depth understanding must begin. Everyone from the Prime Minister to citizens across the globe will celebrate the International Yoga Day on 21st June. They all will perform a few Asana in the public domain and the celebration will end, one more year. Just knowing about Asana and Pranayama for a limited health purpose is like having a piece … Continue reading Important Things to do on International Yoga Day

Sunil Gandhi19 Jun 201818 Jun 2019Leave a comment

Wellness, Yoga

The most ignored but the most important limb of Yoga

The Sage Patanjali has described Yoga in 8 limbs i.e. Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, (Outward Yoga) Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and, Samadhi (Inward Yoga). Yoga is the panacea for everything in life. Your goal could be; Living a good Life – Follow Yama and Niyama Physical Health – Do Asana Mental Health – Do Pranayama & Dhyana Spiritual Health – Practice Pratyahara & Dhyana Attaining Salvation/Moksha … Continue reading The most ignored but the most important limb of Yoga

Sunil Gandhi5 Jun 20181 Comment

Wellness, Yoga

Everything You Need to Know Today about Yoga

This month the world will celebrate International Yoga Day on 21st June. Yoga though originated in India have become popular the world over during last few decades. Yet there is limited knowledge about the Yoga and its impact on the physical, mental and spiritual well being. People have assumed it to be a health-promoting practice like any other form of exercise. Origin of Yoga: Ministry of … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know Today about Yoga

Sunil Gandhi2 Jun 201818 Jun 2019Leave a comment

Fitness, Happiness

6 things (unusual) to do when you are down with a severe backache

“Today’s tears sweep the road to tomorrow’s blessings.” Matshona Dhliwayo A severe backache is very painful. It almost immobilizes you. But like we are taught daily by hundreds of motivational message on Whatsapp, we have to see the positive side of everything. Therefore, I have found that a severe backache has its own advantages. This is a blessing in disguise. Today is the third day of … Continue reading 6 things (unusual) to do when you are down with a severe backache

Sunil Gandhi5 Apr 201821 Apr 2018Leave a comment

Education, Fitness, Happiness, Karma, Spiritual

The ONLY sustainable way to deal with the Stress

“How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.” Wayne Dyer We know the laws of maths, biology, chemistry, GST, and even Income tax. We keep track of changing laws and acts governing us as a human being, and as a citizen. Good, we are conscious and aware citizens. But the irony is we; Souls are ignorant about the laws governing us, … Continue reading The ONLY sustainable way to deal with the Stress

Sunil Gandhi4 Mar 20185 Apr 2018Leave a comment

27 year old woman dies of cancer, life advice letter

Books, Happiness

You can’t ignore 27 year old dying woman’s advice. Read it NOW post

This Facebook post of Holly Butcher, an Australian 27-year-old woman, is going viral. She died of Cancer last week. She wrote the letter just a few days before her death. The content of the letter very much resonates with one of the purposes of this blog i.e. Happiness. We are publishing the same for the benefit of the readers of this blog. This can be … Continue reading You can’t ignore 27 year old dying woman’s advice. Read it NOW post

Sunil Gandhi11 Jan 201823 Jan 2018Leave a comment

Alternative Therapy, Ayurveda, Books, Fitness, Fitness & Diet, Food & Nutrition, Happiness, Karma, Naturopathy, Spiritual, Wellness, Yoga

20 Blog Posts to Read for a Happy Life

2017 was an eventful year. We started this blog to promote awareness about FITNESS | WELLNESS | HAPPINESS through exercise, Yoga, healthy diet, good books, and spirituality. During the last 8 months, we published 111 posts. Readers’ response was overwhelming. We have about 4000 unique visitors and 7000 plus page views to date. Our blog plus social media followers are 8000 plus. Here is a … Continue reading 20 Blog Posts to Read for a Happy Life

Sunil Gandhi29 Dec 201729 May 2019Leave a comment

Books, Happiness

6 ways to make your Christmas MERRY

Merry Christmas is a wishful thinking unless we make an attempt to make it a merry. “Christmas gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us – a time when we can look back on the year that has passed and prepare for the year ahead.” David Cameron Yes, this is the time to reflect on the past and plan … Continue reading 6 ways to make your Christmas MERRY

Sunil Gandhi25 Dec 201726 Dec 2018Leave a comment

Happiness, India, Travel

Kerala – Our Own Country

Planning a tour for us is equally exciting as the tour itself. Our journey begins when we start to discuss about our tour. Planning itinerary to selecting homestay or hotels everything comes with an agenda for discussion. Convincing a grown-up daughter about the homestay is a challenge. Usually, we prefer homestays wherever possible. Our experience with homestay has been wonderful. Be it in Coorg (2), Shimla (Fagu) (2) … Continue reading Kerala – Our Own Country

Sunil Gandhi9 Dec 201713 Dec 2017Leave a comment

Happiness

Rat race, Happiness and International Men’s Day

“I looked at my driver, and thought he is enjoying my dream car, and he is much happier than I am. I knew at that moment I had to get out of this rat race. “Sanjay Narang, Once Mumbai’s hottest hotelier. (Brunch, dt. 19th Nov 2017). Today is the International Men’s Day. The rat race is a part of the most manhood. One thing we … Continue reading Rat race, Happiness and International Men’s Day

Sunil Gandhi19 Nov 201721 Nov 2017Leave a comment

Know your Disease, Yoga

How Yoga can protect your lungs from city air pollution?

Delhi pollution is in the news. Other cities are not far behind. Air pollution is rampant not only in India but all over the world. School can remain closed for a week, office goers and daily wagers don’t have that luxury. They have to travel in heavy pollution at the cost of the health of their lungs i.e. life. By the time Govt do anything … Continue reading How Yoga can protect your lungs from city air pollution?

Sunil Gandhi11 Nov 201716 Nov 2017Leave a comment

Wellness, Yoga

5 Yogic Practices for Peace of Mind

Before doing Asana or any Yogic practices for the peace of mind the following quote must be digested fully. “Karmanye Vadhikaraste, Ma phaleshou kada chana, Ma Karma Phala Hetur Bhurmatey Sangostva Akarmani” Bhagavad Gita, Chapter II, Verse 47 Which means, “You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action. Never consider yourself to be the … Continue reading 5 Yogic Practices for Peace of Mind

Sunil Gandhi9 Nov 201723 Nov 2017Leave a comment

Education, Fitness

10 must attend Free online short healthcare courses

“The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.” Bertrand Russell We are living in exciting times. The internet is the reason for this excitement. Many things which we wanted to learn can now be learned not only online but for free. There are online giants like Khan Academy, Future Learn, Udemy, Coursera and many such online educators offer free as well … Continue reading 10 must attend Free online short healthcare courses

Sunil Gandhi17 Oct 201729 Oct 2017Leave a comment

Books, Happiness

Are your Happy hours 9 to 5?

“You make a difference for every single person you come into contact with at work. Is that difference for the better or worse?” Alexander Kjerulf, author of the book Happy hour is 9 to 5. This blog is about fitness and happiness. Both go hand in hand, one without the other is not possible. Today I am introducing Chief Happiness Officer (CHO) Alexander Kjerulf. Happy hour … Continue reading Are your Happy hours 9 to 5?

Sunil Gandhi14 Oct 201717 Oct 2017Leave a comment

Happiness, Inspiration

8 plus benefits of 6 x 5 work life

“I don’t have time for exercise, my job takes all the time,” One lady may be in her late 50s admitted this to an attendant at the Diabetes clinic. There are millions busy like her. Earning money has occupied so much space in our life that we do not have space for our health or anything else. We are living our lives as if earning … Continue reading 8 plus benefits of 6 x 5 work life

Sunil Gandhi12 Oct 201725 Oct 2017Leave a comment

Naturopathy, Wellness, Yoga

Top 8 Naturopathy Destinations in India You Need to Visit

“Every acute disease is a result of the cleansing and healing effect of nature. If you suppress the acute conditions by drugs or by any other means, you are simply laying the foundation for chronic diseases.” Dr. Lindlahr Naturopathy is the Pathy people are now moving towards to find a solution to their chronic health-related issues. Naturopathy is not a medicine or treatment, it’s a … Continue reading Top 8 Naturopathy Destinations in India You Need to Visit

Sunil Gandhi19 Sep 201720 Nov 20203 Comments

Wellness, Yoga

One quick Yogic remedy for Constipation

“I wish that being famous helped prevent me from being constipated.” Marvin Gaye Constipation is everyone’s problem. It may strike anyone, if not today, maybe tomorrow. Our faulty food habits and irregular lifestyle are an open invitation to constipation. Yogic kriyas are a very important aspect of Yoga. It helps in expelling accumulated toxins from the system. Continues cleaning and maintenance are necessary for all the … Continue reading One quick Yogic remedy for Constipation

Sunil Gandhi7 Sep 201727 Sep 2017Leave a comment