What body shaming does to a woman’s sense of self
Casually stated and disguised as concern, body shaming erodes one’s self-worth and casts a long shadow on the trajectory of a woman’s life and personal growth, writes author Aruna Joshi.
Tag: healing
Living poetry: a physician’s collision with haiku
Bengaluru-based physician Dr Vaishnavi Pusapati pens an ode to haiku, the form of poetry that shaped how she looked at suffering and survival, and taught her to listen, interpret and trace the slow art of healing.
This Bengaluru therapist is bridging science and soul through expressive arts
Blending psychology, creativity and spirituality, Bengaluru-based expressive arts therapist Bhaktiveda Dhaul Taragi uses tools such as dance, art and movement to promote emotional wellbeing.
Sacred Pause – a spiritual retreat for women in Goa
You are invited to ‘Sacred Pause’, a spiritual retreat for women from November 16th to 20th, 2025, in Goa. Experience healing through meditation, breathwork and nature immersion. Rediscover joy and purpose.
No colour, no touch: let us undo the silent exile of Vrindavan’s widows
In Vrindavan’s widow houses, women exiled for outliving their husbands endure silent grief and the lifelong deprivation of human touch. Can a culture truly be spiritual if it treats women this way, asks Vaishnavi Roy.
Unbeaten spirit: 2 priceless new memoirs by Andaleeb Wajid and Sangeetha Vallat
We review two new memoirs set in Karnataka – Andaleeb Wajid’s is a touching tale of healing after losing loved ones to Covid, while Sangeetha Vallat’s is a witty sketch of the folks who keep Indian railways running.
Cellular biology freshman Harshita Jinaga on why she wrote a cookbook for children battling cancer
Harshita Jinaga’s debut cookbook ‘Cooking Hope’ offers easy, nutrient-rich recipes for children undergoing cancer treatment, emphasising the importance of nutrition in recovery and healing. The college student shares why she decided to compile this book of healthy Indian recipes.
10 alternative therapies and modalities to help you heal, energise and grow
Energy healing modalities, or complementary therapies, go to the root of emotional patterns, subconscious beliefs and spiritual dilemmas to help you heal blocks and live life to your fullest.
Trauma stole her ability to sing. Her voice now heals people through a wisdom podcast and guided meditations
The trauma of losing her brother to suicide robbed Carol Chapman of her singing voice. She now runs a wisdom podcast, using her voice to inspire people to live with heart.
“I felt free after throwing up”: Anorexia messed up her mind, but this Chennai girl is determined to heal
Shruti Vijay, a 22-year-old yoga instructor from Chennai, speaks up about her battle with anorexia nervosa and how she healed her body through her mind.
One-Eyed Mama visits an Ayurvedic centre in Kerala to heal her eyesight
One-Eyed Mama aka Aekta Kapoor heads to an Ayurvedic health centre in Kerala to see if the ancient Indian science of life could cure her vision loss.
One-Eyed Mama learns equipoise and fills her empty nest with Sat-chit-ananda
Aekta Kapoor, aka One-Eyed Mama, attempts to follow truth, consciousness and bliss to heal from her attachments and suffering.
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Book on 5 Rape Survivors Exposes How Indian Rape Culture Protects Men and Disadvantages Women
Journalist Urmi Bhattacheryya’s hard-hitting new book looks at the aftermath of sexual assault for five girls and women in India.
This Technique Employs the Body’s Own Healing Mechanism to Release Stress and Trauma
UK-based yoga teacher and author Caroline Purvey helps people heal from stress and trauma using the body’s own powerful healing mechanism.
A miraculous recovery and a dream come true for this Pune accountant
Sunita Kulkarni overcame rheumatoid arthritis through cellular nutrition, and is now a role model and guide for others seeking holistic health.
5 Paths I Took to Heal Grief and Turn It Into Inner Growth
Grief is a lonely place. Here are five tried-and-tested ways to heal from the pain and sense of loss.
eShe TV: What Causes ‘Psychic Numbing’ and Makes Us Indifferent to Mass Tragedy?
Manvi Pant discusses the psychological phenomenon of psychic numbing or compassion fade in ep.9 of eShe TV.
eShe TV: Which Spiritual Practice Is Right for Your Personality Type?
Author-astrologer Abhijita Kulshrestha demystifies meditation for different personality types based on ancient Indian concepts.
From an Abused Child to a Healer: The Remarkable Journey of Michelle Evans
Canada-based life coach Michelle Evans turned the trauma of her childhood into fuel for self-transformation and healing others.
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