Dr pratima Mishra

  My 30-Day Yoga Challenge: What I Learned   Dr. Esther Chopra (Mentee) Dr Pratima Mishra (Mentor) associate professor h g m AZAM college of EDUCATION Introduction: A Reluctant Beginning For many years, health was something I addressed only when it demanded attention. It was never a conscious, daily commitment but rather a reactive process. I had been suffering from recurrent episodes of flu for over a decade. It would come and go, disrupting my routine, draining my energy, and leaving me dependent on medication. Each visit to my doctor followed a familiar pattern—consultation, prescription, and a gentle yet persistent reminder:  “You must start yoga.” Despite this repeated advice, I found myself postponing the idea indefinitely. There was always a reason—lack of time, a busy schedule, or simply the inertia that often accompanies habits we are reluctant to change. I convinced myself that I was too occupied to dedicate time to something new. Ironically, I never...

  the role of breath (pranayama) in yoga   ERUM Z QURESHI (Mentee) Dr Pratima Mishra (Mentor) associate professor h g m AZAM college of EDUCATION PRANAYAM If you’re feeling tired, heavy, dull, or emotionally off-balance, a few minutes of yogic breathing can energize, renew, and sustain you through your day or a challenging yoga class. There are a number of different breathing methods in yoga that can influence and affect your experience in asana, relaxation, and meditation. Having a stronger connection and control of your breath will give you a deeper attunement of your physical, mental, and emotional bodies and help anchor your awareness in the present moment. Yogis believe that if you can master your breath through pranayama practices you can master your mind! What is Pranayama? Pranayama is a collection of breathing exercises developed by the ancient yogis for purification, mental focus rejuvenation, and healing. Prana translates into “life force energy,” and Ya...

  WHAT IS MINDFULNESS MEDITATION? Sadia Ghazi Khan (Mentee) Dr. Pratima Mishra Associate Professor (Mentor) H.G.M. Azam Campus of Education Dr. P.A. Inamdar University, Azam Campus, Pune, Maharashtra, India. In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, maintaining mental peace and emotional balance has become increasingly challenging. Amidst constant distractions and pressures, mindfulness meditation has emerged as a powerful practice for enhancing well-being and inner calm. Rooted in ancient contemplative traditions, mindfulness meditation is not merely a relaxation technique but a way of cultivating awareness, presence, and acceptance in everyday life. It encourages individuals to focus on the present moment without judgment, thereby fostering clarity, self-understanding, and emotional stability. Meaning of Mindfulness Meditation   Mindfulness meditation is a systematic mental practice that involves consciously bringing one’s attention to the present moment with openne...