Tag Archives: wellness blogger

Indian Superfoods

This was originally published for To Be Healthy. See the link here Put simply, a superfood is essentially a food item that is bursting at the seams with antioxidants and vital vitamins that boost health and longevity. We no longer have to send relatives to Costco and Sainsbury’s to buy overpriced cartons of Chia, Quinoa, […]

Health tips to be summer ready

This post was originally published for To Be Healthy- here The summer is upon us and the rising temperature is making us irritable, cranky and easily fatigued. It’s too hot to step out before sundown and if we do – we risk the fear of severe dehydration and a heatstroke. Since we don’t all have […]

The Lalit, Chandigarh

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Chandigarh has always felt like home because I’ve been visiting my cousins and family friends since I was little. It is pristine, friendly and so much quieter than Delhi. I was surprised but you almost don’t hear anyone honk loudly, people obey traffic rules and the roads are always empty. It is the perfect place […]

R&R at Le Meridien, Gurgaon

My job involves taking frequent flights to do hotel and spa reviews and while it does seem glossy to most on social media; it comes with its own set of disadvantages. We don’t get to soak in the gigantic bathtubs long enough (sometimes not even once, our days start at dawn when we wake up […]

Body Positive with Aria Leya

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As bloggers and writers, we have a responsibility to promote body positivity and celebrate the female form. We have to lift people up and revel in their successes not nitpick at weaknesses. I, joined Aria Leya to help spread body positivity so women everywhere can be confident enough to embrace their curves.I carried a few […]

Acroyoga at Ananda

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I was at Ananda for a week to experience the active programme offered to those of us who want to return looking and feeling visibly taut, lithe and fit. I had the chance to meet the visiting master Jivatma Massageur and decided to do an ‘Acro yoga’ initiation for the first time. To know more […]

My Eat, Pray, Love guide to Bali

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The post was originally published for Vogue Digital here Looking after oneself has never been a bigger priority, with lifestyle diseases steadily on the rise. People are now choosing health sanctuaries for holidays to refuel, de-stress and return revitalised. That’s what healing holidays are all about—getaways to cure and recover mindfully. The Chiva Som in […]

Conscious Clubbing

This article was edited and originally published in Vogue India (digital). Read the full piece here Imagine waking up at 6 am to go to an arena and dance for 3 whole hours to Beyonce while sipping on apple cider vinegar and knocking back spirulina shots. Or better still, you are hungover on a Saturday […]

Wellbeing after baby

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Guest post by Kasey Casal Tell me a bit about yourself: My name is Kasey Casal I’m 29 years old and I live in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, Australia. I’m also a HR Consultant, foodie, avid luxe traveller, bookworm, mother of two, Jia’s best friend from University and a fitness addict. I am a […]

Ashiyana Goa

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Guest post by Yashodhara Roy With edits from Jia Singh Image credits- Yashodhara Roy & Ashiyana Yoga Goa Mandrem has always been one of my favourite beaches in Goa; it’s quieter, it’s cleaner and the location is beautiful. With a gorgeous backdrop as this Ashiyana Yoga Retreat could not have found a better spot to […]