This meditation class in Worli will help you pursue wellness better

Repeat the word lsquomeditationrsquo twice and see how everything and everyone around you gets phased out This is no magic trick itrsquos proof that the exercise can be difficult to do especially with a million thoughts and a long todo list in our minds But that may be the precise reason to try meditation Or call it by a different name where the approach remains the same mdash being mindful and present in the moment If you need a little help to get started Therapeutic Thursdays by Mumbaibased Inha Wellness can help These bimonthly classes will help inculcate a meditation practice into participantsrsquo daily lives Nakshi Satra founder and life and business strategist shares ldquoThe aim is to help build emotional and mental bandwidth to deal with life challengesrdquoNakshi SatraAs these are evening sessions the hour begins with strong breathwork to help participants centre themselves gather thoughts and emotions and be present before moving on to the dayrsquos subject Every class introduces a new theme and topic that is unpacked with the help of written tools and exercises These themes include inner child healing manifestation which the class will focus on since itrsquos the start of the new year chakras and the power of healing to name a few The next 20 minutes are reserved for meditation that is linked to the dayrsquos topic The class ends with food for thought mdash tools and exercises that participants must use to meditate at home and continue an uninterrupted practiceldquoSome of the benefits of the class include calming an anxious mind aiding emotional breakthroughs relaxation tapping into high energy and making meditation a part of your daily liferdquo Satra shares The platform plans to schedule 24 classes in a year with the first two taking place at Kathiwada City House making it a great way to keep regular track of the habit through guidanceOn January 12 and 19 630 pm to 730 pmAt Kathiwada City House 69 Sir Pochkhanawala Road WorliLog on to inhawellnesscomCost Rs 590 per classBuild your practice at homeRachna Jain yoga instructor rachnajainyoga shares three ways to conduct an lsquoat homersquo meditation practiceRachna Jain prepares for meditation in the Gomukhasana pose1 Chanting a mantra Sit in a quiet and comfortable place and do nothing for a minute Itrsquos natural to have thoughts run through your mind Chant your chosen mantra for one minute then sit quietly again without moving your tongue Itrsquos okay if you fall asleep When you wake up meditate again for a few minutes then lie down to rest for four to five minutes2 Trataka meditation with a candle flame Keep your eyes open and focused on a point this can be a candle flame This helps bring energy to the third eye making it easy to move inwards and relax3 Meditating with mindful breathing The idea is to focus on the natural rhythm of your breathing This acts as an anchor something you can turn your attention to if you feel stressed or carried away by negative emotionsJain recognises that entering into a meditation practice can be difficult Considering mindfulness is the aim of meditation she suggests meditating with an activity ldquoYou can meditate while you dance paint cook practise yoga do chores like washing vessels walk and spend time in nature At this time focus on your breathing while doing an activity This will also help you involve yourself completely in what you are doingrdquo she explains and adds ldquoThe best time to meditate is before a meal Slowly build your practicerdquoMake it a ritualNeha Ahuja an Ayurveda expert shares ldquoWhen you begin to meditate itrsquos vital to be kind to your wandering mind In the beginning I recommend setting a time limit to prevent your mind from wandering and increase focus for those few minutes You can close your meditation practice with words of kindnessrdquoTo make it a daily habit she suggests mdash slow your breath and notice three objects in your surroundings say one great attribute about each of them and think how they add value to your life This twominute practice can elevate your state of mind and help you be more selfaware and mindful