Neelam's Yoga

23/08/2021

With 7 planets in Earth, a break from the city for calm and nature is needed 🌿

09/08/2021

14/06/2021

It’s been a while since I’ve practiced headstands 🤸🏽‍♀️. I gave it a few tries and flipped over a few times - no injuries!

Here is a little story:

Today marks 8 years since my brain surgery 🧠 . I took 2 years to recover on all levels. One element was testing my limits, creating inner safety and finding my own voice. Within this time yoga found me. I trained to become a teacher and to dive inwards 🧿.

For example, after some time of recovery I was afraid to practice headstands. A small part said ‘your life stops here’ but the loud voice spoke ‘this is where it begins’. At the same time, I was afraid I would crack my skull open! But with support and listening to my intuition, I reminded myself that I’ve been given a second chance at life...give it your all, step out of fear 💪🏽. This is where the self limiting beliefs break, where I embodied a rollercoaster of emotions!

Since this trauma, I’ve learnt to appreciate life more. Although, I do have ups and downs. However, I’m reminded when I look in the mirror or touch my head. I see/feel the beautiful scar that trails from my left ear to the top of my head which gives me a visual/emotional snapshot of the events.

I am also reminded by this powerful quote which I found after surgery. It awakens my inner power and resilience. Most importantly, it tells me we always have what we are looking for within us ❤️

“If I've learned anything from life, its that sometimes, the darkest times can bring us to the brightest places. I've learned that the most toxic people can teach us the most important lessons; that our most painful struggles can grant us the most necessary growth; and that the most heartbreaking losses of friendship and love can make room for the most wonderful people.
I've learned that what seems like a curse in the moment can actually be a blessing, and that what seems like the end of the road is actually just the discovery that we are meant to travel down a different path. I've learned that no matter how difficult things seem, there is always hope. And I've learned that no matter how powerless we feel or how horrible things seem, we can't give up.
We have to keep going. Even when its scary, even when all of our strength seems gone, we have to keep picking ourselves back up and moving forward, because whatever we're battling in the moment, it will pass and we will make it though. We've made it this far. We can make it through whatever comes next”.

Thank you for reading all the way to the end 💯

For me it’s cathartic and hope you find something that resonates with you ✨

06/06/2021

This early morning I practiced my ritual at a park where I usually go. Today, one of the regulars past me and we started talking. He’s an elderly Indian man, takes daily strolls and previously had two knee surgeries. A few seconds in, he asked if I was studying, I replied yes. He smiled at me and said “you can do ANYTHING you want to do”. There was silence. His words struck a cord in my heart ❤️ and happy tears started to roll from my eyes 😭. I really needed to hear this! I felt his energy and embodied his words.

Reflection 💭: Our first interactions usually start with our self-talk. Become conscious of the way you talk to yourself. Catch yourself out! Break the mould! Become your OWN BEST FRIEND!!! Be your own cheerleader! Raise your vibration, energy and frequency ✨.

YOU can also do anything you want to do.

-What do you want?
-What self limiting beliefs are you breaking?
-What can you change about your self-talk?

30/05/2021

Yesterday I met my family for my aunts 50th birthday 🍰. We ended up playing around by practicing tree pose, we had fun!!! If you see a tree stump, practice the art of yoga 🌳💕

30/05/2021

Family day out but there’s always time to squeeze in a pose....practice, practice, practice! 🪶

22/05/2021

Having fun playing around with crow pose (Bakasana) and side crow (Parsva Bakasana) 💪🏽💫

26/04/2021

The mama swans eggs have started to hatch today 🦢✨. 3 cygnets are here, 5 to go!! Excited to see the whole family tomorrow!!

Throughout this process, I have observed the locals supporting these beautiful swans from giving food, water, providing hay and keeping their distance. I see families walking their children by, allowing them to witness nature’s beauty followed with admiration 💚.

This is Ahimsa. (Yamas and Niyamas). I have seen the community, as well as myself; pausing, being present, showing empathy, compassion for nature and respecting all living things as sacred. This reminds me, we can practice Yoga off the mat too.

(You can hear my mum whispering in the background as I’ve been FT my niece to show her!!)

Where do you see Ahimsa in your day or life?

22/04/2021

Happy Earth day 🌎 ✨

Lately I’ve been practicing yoga at the park (on sunny days ☀️) and I always make sure I ground the soles of my feet into the Earth for 10 mins. I’ve gone pass caring what people around me think!

Why? The electrons of the Earth act as an antioxidant as they are negatively charged which help neutralise free radicals in the body/meridian points. Check out the research. This is free Earth therapy! Connecting to nature helps to release stress and feel gratitude. Gratitude to be on this planet and fully breathe!!!

Try it out...🌼

21/03/2021

Aries season 🔥✨| Spring equinox 🌱🌸

What seeds are you planting this season?

12/02/2021

Intentional self-love and nurture 💜

Aquarius stellium ♒️

02/02/2021

Happy 32nd born today to me (posted few mins late)!!! I’ve decided to start this year by cultivating self-care 💛. On my days off from work, I set aside 30 mins first thing in the morning before I attend to anything else: I brush my teeth, get myself on my indoor trampoline, intuitively practice yoga, meditate on my yearly affirmation and journal for a bit. Every Monday I have uni BUT today the lecture was on self-care...synchronicity much!?✨On my days at work I come home at 8pm, completely depleted and even if there’s times I don’t feel like it, I practice yoga Nidra which soothes me into a deep sleep and it works a right treat annnd thankful for it the next morning 👌🏽. What are you cultivating in your life? How do you look after yourself? What do you need more of and less of?

28/07/2020

Thank you to the people who have donated!

5 day count down till I trek up mount Snowdon!! Nerves are somewhat kicking in!!

Those of you who haven’t had the chance yet, there is still more time!!!

Link below.

Thank you again in advance!

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Neelam-G

Help Neelam Gosai raise money to support one nation

18/07/2020

Hey guys!

I've decided (and been kindly invited by my uni course peers) to climb Mount Snowdon, the Crib Goch route on 2nd August from Pen y Pass 🧗🏽‍♀️. It's noted the HARDEST route to the summit!! If you are not familiar with it please check it out on the page 🏔.

This trek is for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Millions of people have died from preventable causes, including malnutrition, disease and poor health 💔. Let’s exercise our privilege and please donate to the cause 💪🏽.

ANY&EVERY AMOUNT COUNTS ❤️.

I am open to bank transfers and cash in hand, please ask.

Thank you for reading.

Sending abundance of gratitude to all.

Neelam Gosai ✨

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Help Neelam Gosai raise money to support one nation

25/03/2020

We are all grieving right now ❤️
Sending love and compassion to everyone 🧘🏽‍♀️

https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a collective loss of normalcy.