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Pregnancy is one of the most common condition that is associated with development of gall stones. Almost 4-12% of patients are prone to develop gall stones during pregnancy. This is mainly attributed to hormonal changes, mainly increased levels of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy which leads to formation of gall stones. If the gall stones are not causing any symptoms, they must be left untreated till the delivery of the baby. But you must definitely consult a specialist especially if you are experiencing steady pain in the right side of upper abdomen, nausea and vomiting, fever or chills, jaundice any abdominal pain lasting for than five hours. According to Dr. Kapil Agrawal, who is one of the best laparoscopic and robotic gall stone surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India one must always take the opinion of a specialist surgeon to decide the best plan of treatment during pregnancy. Depending upon your symptoms, size of stones and risk factors, he may ch

“If we do chair pose one more time I’m going to scream!” Have you ever had thoughts like these during your yoga practice? If so, you’re not alone. I have too, and so has every teacher I know and every student I’ve taught. It seems we all have at least one yoga pose we simply can’t stand. But in my experience, it’s how we deal with those difficult yoga poses that sets us apart from one another. There are several ways to cope when facing tough yoga poses:  We can avoid them entirely, resist against them, or relax into them. When you avoid poses that challenge you, you’re not allowing yourself to grow in your practice. And when you hold onto anger and frustration as you practice tough poses, that tension will prevent you from being fully present with your breath and movements, and you might even injure yourself. The best way to deal with difficult asanas is to let go of your resistance to them. Through my many years teaching and practicing yoga I’ve found four practical and effectiv

The tradition of yoga holds great depth and diversity, providing us with endless opportunities to explore and grow. While improving strength and flexibility are two obvious places to focus in order to progress in yoga, there are many other, more subtle, paths and tools that can help you become more proficient in your practice. This list of 11 ways to improve your yoga practice is not meant to be tackled all at once—working on just one or two of these areas at a time will be enough for you to see improvements. 1. Be consistent Setting and committing to a regular practice of yoga is absolutely essential if you want to make improvements. You should practice yoga at least three times per week to start to see progress in your flexibility, strength, and focus. If you can’t attend studio classes that often, definitely adopt a home yoga practice and use yoga videos and apps to your advantage. Also know that while frequency is vital, the quality of your practice is ultimately more importa

Gratitude is a simple, yet powerful, form of mindfulness that deepens our connection to the beautiful people, places, events, and things in our world. Fostering and expressing thankfulness can also improve mental and physical health, boost happiness, reduce depression, and enhance our relationships with others. While we’ll see the most benefits from cultivating gratitude every day, a committed daily practice can be difficult when life gets busy. That’s why we’ve compiled these 17 inspiring quotes on yoga and gratitude—to inspire and motivate us to practice gratitude as often as we can. Our Favorite Inspirational Quotes on Yoga and Gratitude The attitude of gratitude is the highest way of living,  and is the biggest truth, the highest truth. You cannot live with applied consciousness until you understand that you have to be grateful for what you have. If you are grateful for what you have, then Mother Nature will give you more.  — Yogi Bhajan Gratitude unlocks the fullness of