Aarogya By Riddhi

A bowl of khichdi on a quiet day,
soft rice and lentils melting away.
Simple grains in gentle embrace,
bringing calm to the body’s inner space.

Take ½ cup rice and ½ cup moong dal,
rinse them well, let the water fall.
In a pot warm ghee with cumin and ginger,
add turmeric and salt, let the aroma linger.

Pour in water, let it slowly cook,
until soft like comfort in a humble nook.
Each spoonful light, each bite kind,
easy for the gut, peaceful for the mind.

Beside it pour a glass of chaas so light,
whisked yogurt with water, smooth and bright.
Add roasted cumin, mint, and a pinch of black salt,
a cooling sip where digestion finds its halt.

When the body feels tired, inflamed, or weak,
this humble meal gives the rest we seek.
It soothes the gut, lets the system reset,
and helps the body heal without feeling upset.

Warm khichdi grounds, chaas gently flows,
together they soothe where the gut fire glows.
In this simple meal, ancient wisdom stays—
quietly restoring us in the simplest ways. 🌾

It frustrates me when yoga is reduced to poses, brands, or aesthetic trends.

Even in the birthplace of yoga, its depth has been westernized—its science and philosophy simplified into what looks good on a feed.

Yoga is not a performance.
It is not about flexibility, labels, or validation.

Yoga is a lifestyle, a discipline, a path of self-awareness.
Rooted in the 8 limbs of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, it guides us inward:
• How we breathe
• How we speak
• How we hold our energy
• How we live when no one is watching

My invitation to you: stop performing yoga.
Start living it.

Let your practice extend beyond the mat.
Let it shape your choices, your energy, your life.

On the night of the new moon,
when everything feels a little quieter,
I turn inward—
away from the noise, back to myself.

I gather the energy I’ve scattered,
the pieces I’ve given to people, places, thoughts,
and hold them gently within.

In that stillness, Shakti awakens—
not loud, not forceful,
just a quiet strength rising from within.

The new moon reminds us:
this is a time to reset,
to harness its energy
and begin again.

So pause for a moment,
close your eyes,
and feel into what you truly want to grow.

Plant those intentions like seeds tonight—
with care, with trust—
and let the next 28 days nurture them into life.

The throat chakra — Vishuddha — is the center of communication, truth, and authentic expression. It governs how clearly you speak, how honestly you live, and how comfortably you express your needs and emotions.

On a physical level, it is associated with the throat, vocal cords, thyroid gland, jaw, mouth, and neck. When balanced, you may experience clear speech, confident self-expression, and a steady voice. When blocked, it can show up as throat tightness, jaw tension, difficulty speaking your truth, or even recurring neck and thyroid imbalances.

Cat/Cow (Marjaryasana–Bitilasana) gently mobilizes the cervical spine and stimulates the throat area as the head lifts and releases with the breath. The rhythmic movement encourages energetic flow through the throat center, helping dissolve tension and invite clearer expression.

Puppy Pose (Uttana Shishosana) creates a deep opening through the upper chest and throat as the forehead or chin lowers toward the mat. This subtle compression and expansion around the neck area can help release stored emotion and energetically “open” Vishuddha, supporting honest communication and vulnerability.

✨ Breathe into your throat.
✨ Soften the jaw.
✨ Let your truth rise gently.