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February 1, 2025 By GOQii Leave a Comment

Mayur Sutar’s Journey to a Healthier Life

Mayur Sutar Health TransformationAt 26, Mayur Sutar was deeply entrenched in the corporate whirlwind. His days were a blur of quick, unsatisfying meals, fitful sleep, and relentless deadlines. This vicious cycle was draining him, fueling a constant state of fatigue and frustration. Health had become a forgotten chapter in the book of his life.

In every story, however, there’s a pivotal moment that can change everything. For Mayur, it was a profound epiphany amid the chaos. He realized he wasn’t just compromising his health, but also losing the vibrant spirit that once drove him. This realization ignited a desire to take charge and steer his life towards a healthier horizon.

A pivotal moment came in his life 4 years ago when his father gifted him a GOQii Smart Watch, affectionately known as his ‘Gift of Health.’ This device became more than just a tool; it was his ally on the path to rejuvenation.

Reflecting on his previous lifestyle, Mayur admitted, “My days were a balancing act gone awry. Fast food, sporadic sleep, and endless soda were my fuel. I was always tired, stressed, and stuck in a rut.” His life mirrored the relentless pace of his job—convenient meals, minimal hydration, and disrupted sleep.

But the shift toward change was gradual yet impactful. Constant fatigue lingered like a shadow, and the man in the mirror became unrecognizable, tipping the scales at 85 kgs. Despite gym efforts, he felt trapped in a loop of exhaustion and low productivity. In his quest for transformation, Mayur turned to GOQii, seeking the motivation and support he needed to revamp his life.

The Turning Point: A Journey with GOQii

With GOQii guiding him, Mayur didn’t just tweak his habits; he transformed them, each healthier choice bringing him closer to the energy and zest he yearned to reclaim.

Mayur was paired with Megha Mahajan, a GOQii Coach whose expertise in nutrition and fitness proved invaluable. “Megha wasn’t just a coach; she was my lifestyle strategist,” Mayur remarks with a smile. Together, they began rewriting his story.

Transforming Lifestyle, Step by Step

Their collaboration started with his diet. “Megha introduced me to whole foods and balanced meals, stressing the importance of hydration and regular nourishment.” Under her guidance, Mayur’s meals became a vibrant array of nutrients, as pleasing to the eye as they were beneficial for his body.

Exercise routines followed, with Megha integrating a dynamic mix of strength training and cardio. “The workouts were tailored to keep me engaged and push my boundaries,” Mayur explains.

A significant transformation was also seen in his sleep habits. “Megha recommended practicing Yoga Nidra, taking warm showers before bed, and disconnecting from gadgets in the evening. These small shifts had a profound effect on improving my sleep quality,” he notes.

That’s not all; Mayur also adopted habits that bolstered his emotional health. He recalls, “In 2023, when my coach Megha asked about my New Year’s resolution, I expressed my desire to try meditation. Despite previous struggles with consistency, we incorporated meditation into my daily routine. Since then, it has become an essential tool for managing stress, and I’ve noticed improvements in focus, emotional balance, and an overall sense of calm.”

Enriching Life Beyond Health

Additionally, Megha recommended developing a habit of reading books last year, which Mayur says has significantly enriched his life. This new habit has broadened his knowledge, sharpened his focus, and provided a relaxing way to decompress.

The Results: A Transformed Life

Today, Mayur is a rejuvenated man. “I’ve not only shed weight but also gained incredible energy and positivity. I’ve lost 10 kgs and feel revitalized and in control,” he shares enthusiastically. His transformation has inspired friends and family, who now often seek his advice, moved by his dedication and results. “It’s more than just looking better. It’s about feeling amazing and knowing you’re on the right path,” he adds.

Mayur’s story is a powerful testament to the impact of personalized coaching and the critical importance of taking that first step towards a healthier life. With GOQii’s guidance, Mayur not only reached his health goals but also set new ones, continually advancing on his journey of wellness and proving that in the quest for health, every step truly counts.

Ready to start your own health transformation? Join GOQii today and take the first step toward a healthier, happier you. With personalised health coaching, smart health tools, and a supportive community, your wellness journey is just a click away. Explore GOQii’s plans now!

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October 7, 2024 By Pradnya Shinde 4 Comments

5 Powerful Ways Of Meditation

powerful ways of meditationWe know that meditation is very very good for health, especially mental health. But sometimes, we get confused about what exactly to do. So here’s a guide to help you begin. Try these powerful ways of meditation to improve your health and wellbeing! 

Powerful Ways Of Meditation 

1. Concentrative Meditation
As the word suggests, you are supposed to concentrate on one point so you won’t think about other things. When thoughts are scattered, it creates no impact, but sharp attention is a powerful tool. One way to do it is to focus on your own breathing cycle. See how you inhale through the nose, how you feel inside the body and how you exhale. Another way is to focus on sounds like any word or phrase or the sound of a bell. You can also focus on a candle’s flame. Sit in front of the candle, look at the flame and close your eyes. Behold the picture of the flame in front of your mind. When the picture fades, open your eyes and repeat the process.

2. Contemplative Meditation
Instead of trying to stop thinking, contemplative meditation includes focusing on a single thought. Instead of too many different thoughts, it’s thinking about one subject and one thought with complete awareness of the thought. For this, you can contemplate any sentence from a religious scripture or contemplate objects like a flower or a tree. Think about the shape of a particular flower.

Another way is asking a question to yourself, believing in your inner instinct and waiting for an answer to come up. The questions can be:

  • What am I looking for?
  • What is it I am resisting?
  • Knowing I will die, how should I live?
  • What is my greatest mission?
  • What do I love?
  • What do I have fear of?
  • Who am I?

3. Witness Meditation
Watch your thoughts as if it’s a movie. Let the thoughts come, simply observe them, but do not react or try to reject. Be neutral. This is called being the witness of your thoughts. What does it do? It reduces your attachment from your thoughts. You no longer feel pain with those repetitive thoughts. This is a great technique to let go of resentment from the past.

4. Chanting Mantra
Chanting mantras repeatedly is one way of meditation. Mantra is a sanskrit word. Man means mind and Tra means release. Mantra is supposed to be a set of words which releases your mind from all it’s anxieties. It has been said that chanting mantras provides spiritual growth. But make sure you are paying attention, because that is all what we want. You can chant OM or Gayatri Mantra.

5. Movement Meditation
If you think you can’t sit at one place and focus, practice meditation through body movements. Self defense practices like Tai chi and Qigong are used as a form of meditation for a very long time. Yoga is one excellent example of movement meditation. Yoga involves being fully aware of your breathing and understanding the basic nature of self. But not only this, we can also practice meditation through simply walking or dancing. Just be attentive, pay close attention to your steps, body movements and surroundings.

Next time, when you sit to meditate, you can try something new. Keep it mind, sometimes we might get a little restless but be patient. Don’t get frustrated. Slowly get back to your point of concentration.

We hope these 5 powerful ways of meditation help you! Do leave your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. For more on meditation and yoga, check out Healthy Reads or for further guidance, speak to a certified expert by subscribing to GOQii’s Personalised Health Coaching here.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for general awareness and educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalised medical guidance or concerns related to your health.

August 5, 2024 By Palak Mittal Leave a Comment

8 Incredible Health Benefits Of Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) 

benefits of surya namaskarSurya Namaskar literally means Salutations to the Sun. It is a combination of 12 yoga asanas, where the body, mind, and soul are brought into complete synchrony. They are done in sets, some do 12, some 15, while some 30, depending on their endurance. Scientifically too, there are multiple benefits of Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar). Let’s explore them in detail!

The Benefits of Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar)

  1. Stretching and flexibility: The 12 asanas which are part of the Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) ensure that every part of the body is exercised. The flexibility that comes with it needs to be experienced to be believed. This is extremely beneficial for the bones, joints, and ligaments of the entire body and spine.
  2. Improves internal organ functioning: The various stretches increase blood flow to the organs and improve their functioning. The result is a better functioning digestive system and kidneys, which help in better absorption of nutrients from food and thorough elimination of metabolic waste. Detox happens naturally, with the release of trapped gasses and improved enzyme secretion.
  3. Weight loss: One of the best-proven ways to lose weight is to do Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) on a daily basis. It is a perfect workout involving the complete body and is great for losing weight around the belly. It also is proven to improve the thyroid gland functioning, which plays a significant role in metabolism.
  4. Bone health: Traditionally, it is done during the early morning hours, at sunrise, which ensures the body gets the required amount of Vitamin D. This is essential for good bone health.
  5. Stress buster: Stress release happens in multiple ways. Deep focused breathing is one of them. While performing the asanas, control over breathing is very essential and so, stress control is ensured. Various muscles and bones get tense with stress, and thorough stretching helps relieve the stress buildup. The mind is also calm during the workout, and so stress relief is further enhanced.
  6. Relief from insomnia: People who are not able to sleep should perform Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) on a regular basis. Both stress relief and the perfect workout ensure good sleep.
  7. Helpful in menstrual cycles: Women who have cramps during their menstrual cycles have shown very good improvement with the inclusion of this exercise. It is also shown to benefit people with irregular menstruation thanks to the improved blood circulation. Pregnant women performing Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) are more likely to have a normal delivery.
  8. Glowing Skin: With the release of toxins and stress, glowing skin is a natural affair!

We hope these 8 benefits of Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) urge you to make it a part of your daily routine. For more on how yoga can help you lead a healthy and fulfilling life, check out Healthy Reads or ask a GOQii Coach by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for general awareness and educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalised medical guidance or concerns related to your health.

July 19, 2024 By Divya Thampi 1 Comment

The One Practice That Can Change Your Life

As she drifts between sleep and wakefulness, her mind brings along a sense of dread; just like a faithful pet would bring a rag doll, and wait, panting in anticipation, for her to wake up. Even before she can start to tell the difference between her own snores and the chimes of the alarm clock, the phone nudges her with notifications about the never-ending list of things to be done. She almost falls off her bed, phone in hand, stumbling from one task to another, trying to keep up with the demands of the day. She races against time, determined to make progress. But as the clock ticks on, her attempts to swim through the sea of distractions, hardly seem to work. She finishes her day feeling exhausted, with a nagging sense that very little has been achieved.

If such stress laden days, sound all too familiar, you are not alone. But knowing that many of us feel this way, hardly brings any reprieve from reality. However, one simple daily practice has the potential to change this experience quite drastically.

How Would You Like Your Day To Begin?

Before we talk about that practice, let’s look at what kind of day we would ideally like to spend – Personally, I would like to wake up feeling rested and refreshed, feeling excited and hopeful and in spite of the zillion things that need to be completed during the day, I would like to feel at peace with myself. Does that resonate with you? If it does, read ahead!

What’s That ONE Thing?

The one activity that could change the way we start and end our day, is Meditation. According to the Buddhist definition ‘Meditation practices are techniques that encourage and develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm seeing of the true nature of things.’

It is the one activity which will not change the circumstances or the people of your life, but has the potential to change the weather inside your mind. In 10 to 20 minutes, it could help your internal weather to change from grey, cloudy and chilly to pleasantly sunny, warm and hopeful. 

How Meditation Helps!

When you meditate regularly, you get better at holding your attention in the present moment. This automatically leads to less distraction. It also improves your ability to process sensory information. Personally, I find myself more capable of holding back angry retorts and loosening the hold of obsessive thoughts, much more now than when meditation was not a part of my life. This is not surprising given the research which shows that regular meditation enlarges the pre-frontal cortex (the part of the brain responsible for logical thinking, and decision making) and reduces the Amygdala activation (the key brain structure known as the emotional or fear center of the brain), leading to improved emotional regulation! According to Dr. Keith Holden, in his book “Power of the mind in health and healing”- “Regular meditation may even help prevent age-related brain atrophy, which has the potential to protect against memory loss and improve brain function as you age.”

In broader terms, a regular meditation practice helps you feel better about yourself, bring more harmony in your relationships, develop your ability to perform better at work, improve your creative thinking and foster the ability to stay calm in the face of uncertainty, not to mention adding to your overall sense of well being.meditation

Yes, You Are Already Good At It! 

Before I started practicing meditation, I used to think that it is meant for people who have a lot of time at hand. For someone who has retired from work life for instance, or someone who doesn’t have much to do. But I couldn’t be farther from the truth on both fronts! (being retired from work life doesn’t mean one is not busy). Meditation is beneficial for every single one of us. The busier you are, the more beneficial it is for you. You may not realise it, but whenever you are in a state of “flow” i.e. when you feel happily engrossed in a task, that you feel competent to do, and enjoy doing – you are meditating; you are meditating on that one task, with absolute focused attention and there’s this feeling of being in a different plane. You are meditating every time you sleep deeply. So, you are already practicing certain forms of meditation in your life and are good at it. Hence saying that “meditation is not my cup of tea” doesn’t hold water (or tea).

Conclusion

There’s no aspect of your life that goes untouched by the benefits of meditation. As an emotional wellness coach and counsellor, I get to hear hundreds of mental health concerns from people on a regular basis. No matter what the complaints are, meditation almost always features in the list of ways in which people can overcome those issues and move towards short term and long mental wellness. So, when do you plan to start?

We hope this article helps you! If you want to begin your meditation practice, check out some interesting articles on Healthy Reads. To get more meditation tips from a certified expert, subscribe to Personalised Health Coaching here.

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