“Ani helps you to let go of the past and negative thoughts about the future and live in the present.”

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Ani helps with confidence building to grow and embrace the sort of person you want to be. She never pushes but gently guides you back to what you truly want. Then helps you to cut out the BS we all put up as a barrier. I really appreciate my check in messages with Ani. She… Continue reading “Ani helps you to let go of the past and negative thoughts about the future and live in the present.”

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“WOW! Ani is incredible. First session with her and she unlocked something inside of me.”

I just gotta say WOW! Ani is incredible. First session with her and somehow she’s unlocked something inside of me.  I was a bit ashamed to be admitting that I was struggling and needing help to get through this feeling of being a hostage of my own mind.  Ani made me feel completely comfortable and… Continue reading “WOW! Ani is incredible. First session with her and she unlocked something inside of me.”

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I feel I am now thriving not just surviving and have a clear purpose in life. Thank you so much Ani 😊

I was at a point in my life where I wanted to focus on me and my next chapter, specifically understanding my purpose. The past 3 years had been tough personally which impacted on me professionally too. I had recently found a renewed sense of self belief and energy and felt excited by the future.… Continue reading I feel I am now thriving not just surviving and have a clear purpose in life. Thank you so much Ani 😊

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I truly and wholeheartedly recommend Ani Naqvi as a mentor and a coach for a better life. This experience will change you forever !! Thank you Ani, for everything!

Hello, my name is Ronen Yancu and I’m a Vice President and Global Head of Business Management for the Industrial Print organization within HP Inc.As part of my personal and talent development journey within HP, I was introduced to Ani for a longer term coaching experience. I came into the process with some questions around… Continue reading I truly and wholeheartedly recommend Ani Naqvi as a mentor and a coach for a better life. This experience will change you forever !! Thank you Ani, for everything!

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Positive Mind, Positive Life – Uncover Limiting Beliefs

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Positive Mind, Positive Life – Uncover Limiting Beliefs 💪 👉Ever wanted a step by step guide on smashing your limiting beliefs and creating the mindset that will help you attract what you want and create a happy and fulfilling life? 👇 Well this is one of the many things I do with my clients that I’d like… Continue reading Positive Mind, Positive Life – Uncover Limiting Beliefs

The inner critic

We all have an inner critic, a voice inside. This part is a part of ourself and represents our fears. Its purpose is there to keep us safe. Protect us from harm. Keep us cosy and comfortable. It’s our internal protector and it likes what we already know. The familiarity of how we have always… Continue reading The inner critic

Tips to Overcome Anxiety

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Tips to Overcome Anxiety 1 in 3 people suffer from some form of depression or anxiety in their lifetime. Anxiety can be crippling, affecting relationships, work and everyday life. Small tasks can become momentous. Depression is usually when we get stuck in the past and anxiety is when we are worrying about the future. Mindfulness… Continue reading Tips to Overcome Anxiety

Abhyanga

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As we’re well and truly into Autumn now – here is an Ayurvedic tip to pacify Vata dosha which can get aggravated during Autumn time. Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic self-massage technique that is effective at keeping Vata dosha in balance during the change of season. Massage using warm sesame oil daily, before showering. For the… Continue reading Abhyanga

Life isn’t always sunshine and roses.

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Life isn’t always sunshine and roses. Crap things happen, it’s a part of the normal ups and downs that life has to offer. Happiness isn’t a permanent state but one that changes with your moods and experiences. And that’s all fine. Social media can make us think everyone is living a perfect life but perfection… Continue reading Life isn’t always sunshine and roses.

A quote from Venkatesananda’s Supreme Yoga

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‘All mental weaknesses come to an end by self-effort based on the wisdom which arises in one who is firmly rooted in self-knowledge. The distress of the mind is got rid of by enquiry into the nature of the self. One should enquire in one’s own mind, “What are these moods and modes and feeling… Continue reading A quote from Venkatesananda’s Supreme Yoga

A quote from Venkatesananda’s Supreme Yoga

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‘All mental weaknesses come to an end by self-effort based on the wisdom which arises in one who is firmly rooted in self-knowledge. The distress of the mind is got rid of by enquiry into the nature of the self. One should enquire in one’s own mind, “What are these moods and modes and feeling… Continue reading A quote from Venkatesananda’s Supreme Yoga

Be Open

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Be open Life is full of possibilities if we remain open to them. I saw a post in a writer’s group on Thursday about a last-minute opening on a walking and writing holiday hosted by the same lovely people I went on my writing retreat in Greece with. An off the cuff remark online resulted… Continue reading Be Open

Digital detox

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SELF CARE, DIGITAL DETOX, UNPLUG FROM THE MATRIX I’m always banging on about self care, the benefits of meditation/mindfulness and mindset work (amongst many others)! Every year for the past two years I do at least one 10 day silent meditation with no phones and often I do two. This weekend I’m going for a… Continue reading Digital detox

Mother Earth

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We need to take care of ourselves before we can look after others. If you don’t take care of you then no one else will. It’s so important for our relationship with ourselves to show ourselves love, compassion and care. This morning I went for a stroll to Wimbledon Park, bumped into a neighbour &… Continue reading Mother Earth

Why I love coaching

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I love, coaching! Coaching is THE most powerful tool I’ve ever come across and believe me I have tried almost everything. What makes coaching so different is that it’s the coachee that does the work to change, the coach is just a good facilitator. As a coach I help people gain awareness and understand the… Continue reading Why I love coaching

Vata Dosha

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Wednesday Wellness According to Ayurveda the sister philosophy to yoga each season is governed by a particular dosha/ humour. Summer is ruled by Pitta dosha, fire, but as we move into Autumn Vata dosha takes over. Vata, is composed of air and space element, it’s irregular and responsible for movement. It has the qualities of… Continue reading Vata Dosha

Where your thoughts go is where your energy flows.

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Where your thoughts go is where your energy flows. Be mindful of your thoughts as they create your future reality. If you suffer from anxiety, fear or stress this will negatively impact your whole mind, body, emotions, flooding your body with a biochemical reaction that will give you all the physical symptoms of these things… Continue reading Where your thoughts go is where your energy flows.

Slow down to speed up

⁣ Today I took the afternoon off to spend with a dear friend who’d invited me on a Thames cruise. ⁣ ⁣ It’s important to connect with others, take time out for fun and enjoy life with small things.⁣ ⁣ Taking time out for you actually makes you more productive, keeps you relaxed therefore stress… Continue reading Slow down to speed up

Mindset

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You don’t need to wake up like most of the population feeling gloomy. Here are some mindset hacks to help you make the most of your Monday & the coming week. Reframing is a great technique I use with my clients. One of the ways we can do this is by saying a positive affirmation… Continue reading Mindset

Who here knows what Ayurveda is?

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Who here knows what Ayurveda is? Ayurveda has been an important part of my life for over 10 years. I’ve been an Ayurvedic Consultant & Yoga Therapist/Teacher for over 10 years now. It’s a traditional Indian system of medicine & comes from the Samkhya philosophy which is where yoga also comes from. Did you know… Continue reading Who here knows what Ayurveda is?

Lack of confidence

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One of the things that comes up with many clients is a lack of confidence. In their abilities, talents & in life. One of the things that help is daily affirmations which build confidence. Find one that works for you. Here’s one in case you’re struggling with your own. “I am confident”. Do you use… Continue reading Lack of confidence

Benefits of slowing down

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Next time you feel yourself rushing around ask yourself does it really matter if you’re two minutes late? Rushing activates your flight & fight response, spiking adrenaline & flooding your body with stress hormones. The fight or flight response is incredibly useful when we’re in danger but we can activate this for relatively minor things… Continue reading Benefits of slowing down

3 tips for Insomniacs

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Do you suffer from insomnia, frequent waking up at night or light sleep? Here are 3 tips for getting a good nights sleep. If you’d like more information about yoga nidra and it’s benefits click here https://tripura-yoga.com/yoga-nidra/ If you’d like to order a yoga nidra track from me, please PM me for info.

Yoga & Meditation Benefits

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The science community is finally catching up with what yoga has been teaching for over 5000 years. Harvard has conducted some rare research on the benefits of yoga & meditation, proving its benefits. https://www.collective-evolution.com/2016/01/16/it-works-new-study-outlines-what-meditation-yoga-prayer-can-do-to-the-human-body/?fbclid=IwAR03FSaidaACYiUetPUpOvcx-s2m5foCJt9vfWm_2drsGK-e28LX9EyL1JQ If you need help with meditation & mindfulness please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I have been a yoga &… Continue reading Yoga & Meditation Benefits

What is Meditation?

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There’s so much news about the benefits of meditation around these days but many people still seem to have a misconception of what it actually is. People think it’s about emptying the mind or making your thoughts go away. Meditation is the simple act of being present with yourself. Awareness of the body, the breath,… Continue reading What is Meditation?

Forgiveness

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Forgiveness is the key to healing fully & completely. Forgive those that have hurt you in the past, let go of grudges & resentments. Most of all FORGIVE YOURSELF. Warmly, Ani

Power of the Mind

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Do you know how powerful the mind is? Our mindset creates our reality daily. For years I’d think negative thoughts & hate myself so when I was diagnosed with a serious health crisis years later, deep down I wasn’t that shocked. After all, I had been denying parts of me and rejecting myself for a… Continue reading Power of the Mind

Amazing feedback from a client who had been on anti-depressants

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Some amazing feedback from a client who had been on anti-depressants & Xanax for 3 years prior to working with me. They found therapy hadn’t given them the change they wanted so we used coaching techniques with my holistic approach. It’s faster to get results with all-round care that involves not just talking therapy but… Continue reading Amazing feedback from a client who had been on anti-depressants

Up and Downs

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Life will always be full of ups and downs. It’s easy to be happy when everything is going well but the true test is when we have to overcome obstacles. See your challenges as an opportunity for growth, mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. I have used every challenge in my life to develop myself &… Continue reading Up and Downs

Antidepressant???

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I’m not a fan of the Daily Mail but this article highlights one of the many problems with the use of antidepressants. The UK prescribes more antidepressants than any other Western country. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7084025/Royal-College-Pyschiatrists-warn-doctors-anti-depressants-dangerous-effects.html?fbclid=IwAR0Lz8ZlWpjld5J8t68fc2_FxR9dxXuUFCXI8o-6Zi-Sg1e6DCyDE4D4q70 Yet there are many alternatives to using antidepressants. One of my clients who had been reliant on antidepressants and anxiety medication for… Continue reading Antidepressant???

What makes your heart sing?

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I was chatting to someone today about the news. It reminded me of my first job out of uni working as a BBC Journalist & how I felt back then. I didn’t realise at the time but the constant barrage of negative stories really impacted my mind, body and emotions. It literally made me angry… Continue reading What makes your heart sing?

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My Story

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Health and wellbeing have been a passion of mine for the last 10 years. Since meeting my husband on a yoga retreat in Greece, (he was the teacher, I was one of the student’s) and having to overcome a health crisis, I have been drawn to yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and self-improvement. I am passionate about… Continue reading My Story

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Top Health Tips for Supporting Yourself Against Corona Virus

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  No matter what you think of the coronavirus, your best defense is having a healthy immune system. Learn how you can best protect yourself holistically. I’ve had a number of people reaching out for advice on the Corona Virus so for those of you worried here are a few tips to help keep your… Continue reading Top Health Tips for Supporting Yourself Against Corona Virus

How to Make and Keep New Year’s Resolutions

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  I have often found Christmas a difficult time, my family were dispersed across the four corners of the world and I was a single female and often facing an uncertain future. I’d wonder which friend would invite me for the festive day so I could feel a part of something.   The holiday season… Continue reading How to Make and Keep New Year’s Resolutions

Are you letting your inner critic dictate your life?

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Are you letting your inner critic dictate your life? My finger paused as I was about to post this, it’s not easy to write about such personal things publicly but I hope this will help others by sharing my story. Who here has an inner critic and does it have a name?  Mine is called Pete… Continue reading Are you letting your inner critic dictate your life?

Zen Meditation…. a little insight

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Introduction   Meditation has seen a rise in popularity these past few years with mindfulness based stress reduction, a boom in all types of yoga, as well as relaxation and breath-work courses popping up all over the country.  Due to our busy, city based lifestyles many of us feel increasingly stressed and unable to cope… Continue reading Zen Meditation…. a little insight

Yoga Nidra

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Yoga Nidra is a technique that is becoming very popular nowadays. Sometimes it’s confused with common relaxation techniques and sometimes with visualization. It’s vital for Yoga practitioners and teachers to understand what Yoga Nidra is, where it comes from and most importantly, the way it works. It’s essential to differentiate Yoga Nidra techniques from other… Continue reading Yoga Nidra

Yoga for your Ayurvedic Dosha

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Are you new to yoga or simply curious about which yoga practice is best for you?  In order to get the maximum benefits on your mind – body – soul, it’s important to choose a yoga practice that will maximise the benefits to you and complement your personal make up.  Well how do I do… Continue reading Yoga for your Ayurvedic Dosha

How to avoid Christmas stress

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Christmas is meant to be the season of joy when loved ones get together and celebrate.  Expectations are high for this big day, and for many the cliché of the holidays are far from reality.    For many this is a difficult time of year with finances under the spotlight and relationships under strain.  Not… Continue reading How to avoid Christmas stress

Yoga for Autumn

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As the seasons change so must our routines to be in line with nature.  Our daily habits, diet and yoga practice all need to adapt to keep us in optimum health and to stay balanced while all around us change is afoot.   Autumn   In autumn the temperature outside begins to drop, leaves start… Continue reading Yoga for Autumn

Abhyanga – What is it?

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Abhyanga is a traditional Ayurvedic therapy, that involves massage of the body with large amounts of warm, medicated oils to the body, to soothe and nourish the body at the deepest cellular level through the skin, the largest organ. Abhyanga uses the skin as a conduit to transport medicine and herbs into the body to… Continue reading Abhyanga – What is it?

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How Do I Know Which Yoga Class Is Right For Me?

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Often when someone wants to start practicing yoga and has never done it before, the common question is: – ”Which kind of yoga class should I attend?” The common answerer will be: “the one you like more”, and of course it’s important to choose a practice that we like otherwise we will not practice it… Continue reading How Do I Know Which Yoga Class Is Right For Me?

Ayurveda

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Yoga and Ayurveda come from the same root (Samkhya) and both go along the same path. Yoga is the science of self -discovery and the realization of the True Self and Ayurveda is the science of life and is focused on achieving a healthy life through correct diet etc. According to the Ayurvedic System the… Continue reading Ayurveda

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Ten Days that changed my life

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How a silent 10-day Vipassana can help you I’d been toying with the idea of a ten-day vipassana silent retreat for a while now. Having battled a serious illness for a number of years I had changed my life to be more focused on health and well being, taken up yoga, trained as a Yoga… Continue reading Ten Days that changed my life

How to adapt yoga for the summer

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In previous blogs we have talked about the correlation between ayurveda and yoga and how to best harness the therapeutic benefits of both to get the most out of your practice and to keep your doshas in balance. Yoga for your ayurvedic dosha talks about the optimum practice for your unique make up.  In addition… Continue reading How to adapt yoga for the summer