by Bettelou Soosaipillai | Sep 30, 2017 | Health, Meditation, Mindfulness, Stress Management
Zen is technically a Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes the value of meditation and intuition. But today Zen has become synonymous with peace and relaxation. Nowadays to be ‘Zen’ means to be ‘chill’, to be able to enter a state of calm even when...
by Bettelou Soosaipillai | Feb 28, 2016 | Health, Stress Management, Uncategorized
Have you ever been to the beach, the mountains, stood under a waterfall and felt just great? Doesn’t it feel wonderful after a rainstorm, or just going outside and breathing fresh air. Not only are all beauties of the outdoors inspiring but there is also a...
by Bettelou Soosaipillai | May 25, 2015 | Health, Stress Management
I have been infatuated by essential oils ever since the 70’s. One day when I was a teenager cruising the shops in Greenwich Village, I walked into a little store and it smelled amazing! I asked the woman behind the counter, “What’s making that wonderful smell?” She...
by Bettelou Soosaipillai | May 10, 2015 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Stress Management
Use this candle picture for gazing. On cold snowy days, I would absolutely love when my Dad build a fire in our big brick fireplace. I would sit in front of it, cross-legged, and feel its delicious warm. One day while I was enjoying my little spot, I really focused on...
by Bettelou Soosaipillai | Apr 26, 2015 | Health, Mindfulness, Stress Management
One of the great things about hanging around the yoga world is that you learn so many healthy, Ayurvedic*, lifestyle, habits. One of my favorites is Abhyanga, the practice of giving yourself a full body, hot oil massage. This daily ritual is so luxuriously relaxing,...
