In Good Taste: Inspire Yoga founder Neelam Harjani takes the PostMag Q&A
The wellness ritual you can't live without?
I do a 20-minute breathwork routine every morning. The Sudarshan Kriya (a breathing technique taught by the
Art of Living Foundation ) helps centre me and give me clarity. I have been doing it for about 13 years. I got so much from the practice that I began teaching it to others and am now an Art of Living teacher.
The most conversation-sparking object in your home?
A brass carving of the Hindu god Ganesh. My husband and I bought it in New Delhi as newlyweds. It was handcrafted in
Rajasthan . We host weekly meditations in our home in Discovery Bay. Our Ganesh is positioned in the northeast corner of the living room, which has the energy of peace and spirituality.
Shankara's Timeless Kumkumadi Oil is an Ayurvedic skin tonic made from 32 herbs. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
A scent that brings you joy?
Before prayers at home, my mum would light sandalwood incense. She'd also do it if we had guests coming over, to make them feel welcome. That scent takes me back to my childhood. It's about connection and people coming together.
Your favourite city and the first thing you do there?
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