Category: Mental Health
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How to Set Habits That Stick: Proven Strategies for Long-Term Success
Have you ever tried to set new habits but it hasn’t quite stuck? It’s a familiar story: you set a goal to exercise more, eat healthier, or read daily, only to find yourself slipping back into old patterns within weeks. Whether it’s drinking more water, moving our bodies more, or simply finding a moment of…
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After 13 Years in the Wellness Industry, This Is Our Biggest Takeaway
The vision behind Shanti-Som was born from a simple but powerful need: to create a space where people could slow down, connect, and just be—free from the constant pressures of everyday life. Over the past 13 years in the wellness industry, our journey has taught us what true health really means. And now, we’re ready…
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Emotional Intelligence and Happiness
In a world characterized by rapid changes, demanding schedules, and diverse relationships, the ability to navigate our emotions and those of others is of paramount importance. This skill, known as emotional intelligence (EI), goes beyond traditional measures of intelligence and plays a significant role in personal and professional success. In this blog post, we will…
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5 Most Effective Breathing and Relaxation Techniques
At times, we get so consumed in our hectic lifestyles with deadlines to meet and work-life pressure that we actually forget to relax! Yet using breathing and relaxation techniques during the day can give us the energy we need to tackle our workload or the problem we are facing. Stress can be harmful for the…
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Why Mums Need to Retreat
A growing number of mums are packing their bags, kissing their partners and kids’ goodbye, and going on Retreat. While many sign up for a Wellness Holiday looking for nothing more than a little downtime, most find they have gained a whole lot more by the time they return home. Why Mums Need to Retreat…
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What are the Health Benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness?
So, you’ve decided to explore what are the health benefits of meditation and mindfulness for the mind and body. That’s a great start and you’re not alone – meditation and mindfulness practices have become a common way for people to de-stress, manage sleep and anxiety. In the current world we live in we are constantly…
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Is it Safe to visit a Wellness Retreat during COVID-19 pandemic?
Going on a wellness retreat does not have to be a thing of the past- we just need to take adequate precautions against Covid-19. Look out for businesses that comply with International Health Standards. For example, the Ministry of Tourism of Andalucia endorses certain businesses in the tourism sector who comply with health standards set…
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9 Ways to Curb Anxiety During Coronavirus for Self Care
Life as we know it has changed dramatically in 2020 so it’s more important than ever to practice self care. Instead of planning holidays to exotic faraway destinations, gathering with family over Sunday brunch and getting together with friends in a cosy restaurant we are spending our time worrying about a viral pandemic that has…
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30 Daily Affirmations to Improve Your Mindset
Affirmations are a powerful way to improve your mindset on a daily basis, and research has shown that they can increase our feelings of self-worth. Since your thoughts play a big part in your overall success and happiness, it’s important to find ways to improve your mindset. If you don’t, you risk falling into negative thought…