January 3, 2022

What Is Tarot Card Reading?

Author By - Asmita Bhattacharjee Categories astrology fortune-telling tarot cards tarot reading

Tarot card reading comes under cartomancy, that is the art of fortune-telling with the help of a bunch of cards. The practitioners of this form use tarot cards to make presumptions about an individual’s past life events or the ones that are going to happen in the future. It is believed that these cards originated from India and Egypt. Conventionally, there are 78 cards in a deck of tarot cards that can be divided into two groups known as the Major Arcana and Minor Arcana respectively. The Major Arcana comprises 22 cards, while the Minor Arcana comprises 56 cards. The Major Arcana interprets certain significant life events, while the Minor Arcana interprets the less significant, daily life happenings. The cards usually have a chronological order representing minor and major themes that occur over time. 

The Minor Arcana cards include four tarot suits that focus on various aspects of life. These are, Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles. Wands signify sexuality, passion, energy, and creativity. Cups on the other hand, are considered to signify intuition, emotions, and feelings. Swords represent thoughts, words, and actions, and lastly, Pentacles represent material aspects of the world like wealth, finances, and career paths. 

 Apart from being used by fortune-tellers for predicting past and future events, it is also used for seeking personal and spiritual growth. Many practitioners believe that they can begin to tread on the path of spiritual growth with the usage of tarot cards. They might seek insights on a wide plethora of subjects ranging from health to economic issues and basically what they feel would be appropriate for them from a spiritual point of view. They try to find answers to their various questions. While some people believe that there’s some magic in the cards itself that provides solutions, there are others who think that a mystical energy is leading the cards to a conclusion. 

How To Do It? 

The first thing that needs to be done before a tarot card reading session starts is the framing of a question that would be interpreted in the session. This is the most important step because your question would form the foundation of the assumptions that follow. Once the question is asked, the reader would shuffle the deck of cards and spread it in front of you for you to choose one from the layout. This is known as tarot card spread. One of the most widely known spreading techniques is the ten-card spread. It is also referred to as the Celtic Cross Spread. The best way to do tarot reading is by conducting in-person sessions, but nowadays, many people opt for online sessions as well, for factors like privacy. 

January 3, 2022

How Is Shiatsu Beneficial?

Author By - Asmita Bhattacharjee Categories fitness health physiotherapy professional help shiatsu therapy
Shiatsu Treatment

‘Shiatsu’ refers to ‘finger pressure’, but does not only include applying pressure with the help of fingers. Your therapist might also use their elbow, knuckles, knee, and feet for the treatment. All you would need to do before the treatment is to loosen up your muscles, and relax. This would help in the process of blood circulation and get your energy flowing. The concept of energy flow, also known as ‘Ki’ or ‘Qi’ is the main principle of Shiatsu. It is all about removing all hindrances and imbalances to the Ki flow and restoring energy into the body wherever it’s required. This is an ancient Japanese practice that involves applying pressure to points or stretching areas that are situated along the lines of energy known as the ‘meridian channels’. No aromas or oils are used in his type of treatment and the main focus is on the body and it’s pressure points. Shiatsu massage is extremely beneficial for checking stress and anxiety. 

Studies have shown that Shiatsu is capable of promoting physical and emotional stability and reducing any kind of stress in the body. When pressure is applied on certain points of your body, blood circulation happens effectively, and it reaches all parts of the body. Thereby, tension is released. Moreover, Shiatsu is also known to increase the levels of serotonin, a hormone that is associated with making you feel calmer and at peace. Another hormone, dopamine is also released in the body that’s responsible for making you feel productive, and motivated. These are the reasons why Shiatsu is good for keeping anxiety away. It also helps in treating health issues such as arthritis, headache, insomnia, menstrual cramps, fatigue, etc. 

Pressure Points

It is a treatment that results in a sync of our mind and body because it encompasses a mixture of knowledge, wisdom, and the experience of alternative healing. Apart from using hand and foot joints, the therapist is also known to employ their body weight. This is why the massage is usually done on the floor, on a mat. The key is to apply pressure at the right place. This is a milder form of physiotherapy that includes stretching and relaxing muscles for promoting flow of energy. Shiatsu prevents any kind of blockages or disturbances in the body and leads to a state of harmony in the mind and body. Moreover, since this form of massage involves wearing light and comfortable clothes, it is also suitable for those who are shy or are new to the world of massages and treatments. 

December 22, 2021

Bikram Choudhury And Hot Yoga

Author By - Asmita Bhattacharjee Categories bikram yoga fitness health yoga
Yoga Session

There are currently over 1650 Bikram yoga studios around the world. Bikram yoga is a type of yoga that was introduced in the 1970s by Bikram Choudhury in California. In this practice devised by him, one is required to perform the same 26 hatha yoga poses for 90 minutes. Furthermore, this must be done in a hot room with a temperature of 41 degrees Celsius (105 degrees Fahrenheit), hence the name “Hot Yoga.” While any style of yoga performed in a hot room can be called “hot yoga,” Bikram yoga rooms are the hottest.

Bikram Choudhury has chosen eagle posture, tree pose, cobra pose, and other classic hatha yoga poses. One of the most significant aspects of Bikram yoga is that the poses cannot be performed in any random order. When doing Bikram yoga, you must follow a precise sequence. According to Bikram Choudhury, the main man himself, the poses are designed in such a way that new and fresh blood reaches all regions of your body in a methodical manner, including every fiber and organ. If the precise order is not followed, the same benefits will not be attained. Bikram yoga has a number of advantages, according to its practitioners. Because it’s done in a heated environment, you’ll be sweating from the beginning to the end of your session. This guarantees that toxins are removed from your body through sweat. Furthermore, the high temperature promotes blood flow and allows oxygenated blood to reach muscle tissue. This increases overall flexibility while also assisting in weight loss. Bikram yoga is also good for people who suffer from back pain or low blood pressure. It sharpens the mind and enhances physical and mental well-being. In some people, Bikram yoga can help with glucose tolerance, bone mineral density, blood lipid profile, arterial stiffness, mindfulness, and stress perception.

While there is evidence to support the benefits of Bikram yoga, there are also some risks associated with it. Many people believe that being in a hot environment for too long might cause dehydration, dizziness, and nausea. As a result, if you’re a beginner, you should practice under the guidance of an expert. At no point should you overwork yourself. The key to achieving the best results is to follow your trainer’s directions.

December 20, 2021

How Is Career Counseling Helpful?

Author By - Asmita Bhattacharjee Categories career counseling counseling professional help
Career Counseling Session

Career Counseling has gained a lot of goodwill among individuals because of its effectiveness in guiding them towards a bright and successful future. Career counselors not only provide assistance in excelling in your career but they also study and analyse your skills and interests to help you choose the perfect career for yourself. If you’re confused about what to pursue, you should certainly visit a trained career counselor who would be able to guide you well. You would first be given a couple of questionaires. These would help the counselor determine things that you’re passionate about. Based on this study, you’ll be suggested a few career options that might work for you. Finally, you’ll be aware of all the steps you need to take to reach your goal, the best suited career for you that goes well with your skills and your future aspirations. Let’s talk about some benefits of career counseling. 

  • Knowing Your Skills 

There are people who are aware of their skills but are unable to decide on the right career while on the other hand, there are some who are confused about the things they’re good at. Career counseling acts as a blessing for them. Once you opt for it, you’d be made to appear for several skill assessment tests and interviews that are meant for analysing the areas that interest you. You’ll be surprised to know about skills that you had no idea you possessed. In this way, you’ll acquire clarity about yourself and your qualities. 

  • Setting Goals 

To be able to achieve a goal, you need to set one first. If you don’t have a fixed destination, you can’t begin the journey. Career counseling would help you determine your goals and set a fixed path towards achieving them. Your goals need to be practical and realistic. Moreover, you would also be instructed to keep a track of your progress while you move forward with your plan. 

  • Exploring Options 

A career counselor would tell you about multiple career options that would suit you. This has a motive. It would enable you to explore a wide plethora of job opportunities and figure out your suitable job based on your financial requirements, personal values, etc. Finalising on a career involves a lot of exploration since it’s associated with how you would shape your future. Thus, you should always keep an eye on related fields instead of sticking to one single portfolio. In the process, you’re going to discover new things about yourself that would help you in your future endeavors.

December 18, 2021

What Is Individual Counseling?

Author By - Asmita Bhattacharjee Categories counseling health individual counseling mental health professional help therapy
Individual Counseling Session

Personal or individual counseling refers to a private session between a professional and an individual who seeks help on matters of personal or professional interest. It’s a one-on-one conversation with an expert and you can talk to them about things that concern you or have been troubling you. Moreover, you can also ask for their advice on things or situations that are significant in your life. More often than not, the expert would engage in a friendly conversation with you to be aware of the circumstances that might be going on in your life. They would try to understand and analyze your issues and instruct you on ways that would help you get rid of your problems. In this article, we’re going to talk about how individual counseling can help you. 

  • Coping Well With Situations 

Mental illnesses like anxiety and depression cannot be treated in one day. It requires regular effort. Once you begin individual counseling sessions, you would learn a lot about the actual causes of your problems. In this way, you would be able to stay away from them in a conscious manner. Whenever you feel disturbed, the instructions given by your counselor would help you cope with the situation and act in an organised manner. Even if you’re not able to fully control your emotions, you would have the basic idea about how to deal with them gradually. This is one of the major advantages of individual counseling. 

  • Unhindered Attention 

One of the main pros of individual counseling is the aspect of getting one-on-one attention of the counselor. This helps immensely in the process of curing mental illnesses because most of these result from or worsen because of the lack of having someone who would listen. If you’re suffering from a mental illness, you would always want to talk to someone who would listen to you and understand you without judgement. This is the exact role played by a counselor. You get the unhindered attention that you crave for. Moroever, since the person sitting right in front of you doesn’t know you, there’s scope for developing new perspectives and dynamics that you’ve not encountered before. Quite often, you would be surprised how newer perspectives can solve your problems way easily than you had expected.

  • Improving Relationships 

When you’re not fine mentally, it directly or indirectly affects your relationships. However, when your problems tend to subside as a result of the individual counseling sessions, you would automatically be in a position to fix your relationships and improve them. Moreover, you’ll also learn to deal with them in a better manner, despite all the issues that you might be facing. 

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