Mind & Mood

Calm, focus and emotional balance for everyday life.

Wisdom

Vedic wisdomBalance is yoga
Do your work fully, but don't let success or failure throw you off balance. That evenness of mind is what yoga really means.
— Bhagavad Gita 2.48, in our words
Vedic wisdomSteady in good times and bad
A wise person isn't shaken by trouble, doesn't chase every pleasure, and is free from fear and anger.
— Bhagavad Gita 2.56, in our words
Vedic wisdomThe chariot
The body is like a chariot, the senses are the horses and the mind holds the reins. Yoga is learning to hold the reins gently and firmly.
— Katha Upanishad 1.3.3-4, in our words

Simple tips

Mind & Mood tipThe 5-breath pause

Before reacting to stress, take five slow breaths. Your answer will be calmer.

Mind & Mood tipPhone-free first 20 minutes

Give your mind a quiet start - stretch, breathe or sit before checking messages.