Body in Motion by Vani Pahwa

In the hustle and bustle of the workday, we neglect to pay attention to the ill effects that long hours of being sedentary cause not just our bodies, but also our minds.

Looking up from the task at hand seems like loss of precious time or a distraction.

But do you know that taking active breaks and setting up a conducive environment for the same can actually do you and your team a lot of good?

That it can improve your focus and productivity, refresh and energize the mind, help in problem-solving, boost morale, and aid in delivering better work outcomes?

In fact, the greater the pressure, the greater the need!

Experience the range of physical and mental benefits, and a better sense of well-being they offer. Don’t discredit them, embrace them!

There is enough scientific research to prove their multifarious benefits.

Don't settle for mediocrity when you can elevate your workplace environment. With a proven track record of delivering high-impact, positive results for some of the most renowned corporates and C-suite clients, I specialize in tailoring solutions that enhance organizational performance.

Connect today and let's explore options for your organization.

Time and experience are the greatest teachers. True that. As I bid adieu to 2023 and look ahead to the upcoming one, here are a few lessons that got reinforced for me, yet again:

𝟭) 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 '𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴' 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱. In life, and at work.

📌'Inspired' should reflect a state of being not bouts of being. It requires constant inner work and showing up for self, even when the going is not good.

𝟮) 𝗕𝗲 𝗬𝗢𝗨. 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝘁𝘀. It feeds, as much as it requires, integrity and authenticity.

📌Be genuine. The world will adjust.

𝟯) 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. Seeking change doesn't mean being impetuous; it implies doing a deep dive to explore growth and alignment.

📌We evolve with accumulating learnings and experiences.
At least, that's the hope!

𝟰) 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀. There's no right or wrong age for dreams. So dream audaciously and vividly. Then give your 100% to achieving them.

📌Dreams are the glitter that add magic to life. We all need some magic. I do!

𝟱) 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁. Accepting this is not failure or defeat.

📌It's a (challenging) practice in grace.

𝟲) 𝗔 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.

📌This gift cannot be bought. It requires daily assembly.

𝟳) 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳. The weight you relentlessly carry (often unconsciously) on your shoulders should rest below your feet.

📌Check in with yourself often - your thoughts, beliefs, and conditioning.
Be your best friend.

What are your learnings?

What would you like to shed and what what would you like to retain?

As a company do you value healthier, happier employees?

Investing in health talks and interventions as part of employee wellbeing strategy at your workplace does more than just improve physical well-being!

Here are some benefits worth considering:

𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: Studies show that wellness programs can lead to a 25% reduction in healthcare costs for employers.

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: When employees feel supported in their health and well-being, they're 20% more engaged at work and take 2.7 fewer sick days per year.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲: Healthy employees are happier and more satisfied with their jobs, leading to a positive and productive work environment for everyone.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Investing in employee well-being shows that you care about your people, attracting and retaining top talent while enhancing your company's reputation as a great place to work.

My expertise and experience have helped reputed companies and C-suite leaders achieve this reality. Testimonials, recommendations and repeat customers are proof.

If you are a leader, responsible for boosting performance and work satisfaction in your organization, DM me to know more!

Upgrade your workplace ambience by adopting the power of healthy morning routines. 🌄

Why?

Incorporating a holistic morning routine for your team not only sets a positive tone for the day, but also communicates a commitment to employee well-being.

Imagine starting each workday with a few moments dedicated to physical and mental well-being.

This intentional approach fosters a sense of calm, allowing employees to ease into their responsibilities gradually.

While the demands of work can often lead to elevated stress levels, a healthy morning routine serves as a powerful antidote.

Here are some benefits of implementing a healthy morning routine at the workplace:

📌Reduced stress

📌Improved mood

📌Enhanced focus

📌Increased self-awareness

📌Stronger sense of purpose

📌Better teamwork

📌Improved health

📌Stronger Wellness Culture

Leaders who adopt such wellbeing initiatives at the workplace, see tangible, positive results in employee and organizational engagement, productivity and brand allegiance.

It’s an easy, effective way of boosting a Culture of wellness.

Step into a world where well-being and productivity intertwine. My proven strategies have empowered some of the most reputable companies and C-suite leaders to cultivate thriving workplaces.

DM me today and let's transform your workplace together!

Illness impacts physical health, for sure.

It also negatively impacts mental health.

The more serious and chronic the disease, the more corrosive the impact on the mind, along with the body.

Fear, anger, frustration, despair, sadness, anxiety, depression….are common.

These not only mess with one’s mental health and peace, but unchecked, reduce the will, and strength of coping and recovery.

Retaining and building mental and emotional resilience is challenging in such settings, no denying. But it is vital for better, stronger disease management.

It is important for the person with the disease, as well as their caregivers.

There are different ways of building a stronger mindset.
There is no one size-fits-all solution.

Explore options. Seeking professional help should not be taboo.

Don’t let your disease define you. 😊

As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

💥 101 million people (11.4% of people) in India are living with diabetes.

💥 Additional 136 million people (15.3% of population) are pre-diabetic.

💥 Almost half of the pre-diabetics may convert to diabetes within 5 years of so.

🧨 Still think diabetes isn't an epidemic you should be concerned about?

💫 Excercise is a powerful medicine and tool.

👉 If it isn't a part of your diabetes management plan, make it.

May this festival of lights illuminate not just our external homes, but also our true home - our body and mind.

May the victory of light over darkness encompass all aspects of our life and being.

Love, Light, Happiness, always.

Happy Diwali 🪔🌟

Today is World Osteoporosis Day.

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by severe loss of bone density, which leads to porous, thin and brittle bones, greatly increasing risk of painful fractures. Most of these are fractures of the hip, wrist and spine.

Worse, it is a "silent disease" - meaning you may not notice changes happening till you fracture a bone.

There are steps you can take to prevent osteoporosis from occurring and/or managing it better. Treatments can also slow the rate of bone loss if you have osteoporosis.

It helps to know what these steps are.

Exercise and diet play an important role in all stages.

Here 👇are some symptoms and risk factors to watch out for, important tips on exercising with osteoporosis, and precautions to follow.

With increase in life spans, aging populations and compromised lifestyles, prevalence of Osteoporosis is a major public health concern worldwide. According to some estimates, more than 200 million people are affected by osteoporosis!

So, being in the know and taking timely, well informed steps is warranted.

Save and share with family and friends.

 

While there can be many causes of Cancer, some of which may not be in our control, do you know that paying attention to your lifestyle choices may help reduce the incidence and risk of certain cancers?

⚠️ Yes. Among multiple risk factors, lifestyle factors rank high as contributing to the Cancer burden. A soberingly large percentage of cancers have their roots in one's lifestyle and environment (including smoking, alcohol, diet, obesity, physical inactivity, sun exposure, environmental pollutants, infections and stress) and this requires serious self-evaluation and course correction.

How can you begin making simple lifestyle choices and practices to better safeguard your health?

✅ Start by focussing on these 5 changes:

1. Eat a balanced diet 🥙
2. Maintain healthy body weight ⚖
3. Stay physically active through movement and exercise 🏋️‍♀️
4. Limit alcohol, say NO to to***co 🚭
5. Protect yourself from long exposure to direct sunlight ☀️

Prevention is better than cure, as the saying goes. Making conscious choices with respect to what lies in our control is vital in fighting the battle against Cancer and other diseases.

On Sept 24th, 2023, I had the privilege of attending the official launch of Indian Cancer Society, Delhi's much-awaited multilingual app, 'RISE AGAINST CANCER.' 📱

I'm happy to announce that I've contributed specialist content as videos to this incredible app, currently focusing on coping and recovery of four types of cancers: Oral, Cervical, Lung, and Breast Cancer.

This revolutionary app is a treasure trove of 360-degree information on multiple cancers, and is a tool to promote awareness and early screening, disease area information and resources which a cancer patient or caregiver can easily access.

Supported by Roche India, it is available on Android and ios platforms.

⭐ Here’s why this app is a MUST-HAVE in the next decade in the quest for better cancer control:

📌 1. Information Hub: Access to up-to-date information on various types of cancers, including causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment options.

📌 2. Community Support: Connect with a global community of cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to share experiences, knowledge, and support.

📌 3. Resource Library: A comprehensive library of articles, videos, and resources to help users make informed decisions about their cancer journey.

📌 4. Events and Support Groups: Local and virtual events, support groups, and workshops to connect with others facing similar challenges.

📌 5. News and Updates: Stay informed with the latest news, breakthroughs, and research in the field of oncology.

🌠 It's Multi-lingual approach will connect, educate and empower people from all parts of the country and encompass varied literacy levels.

💫 The scope and depth of impact will continue to explode manifold as the repository keeps building!

🤝 Let's unite in the fight against cancer. Download the app today, help spread word and awareness, and help your loved ones!



 

Last week, I was invited to conduct group and 1-1 sessions over 2 days on Wellness, Health, and Self-Care at RPG Enterprises offices, in Mumbai.

High on participation and engagement, it was a pleasure presenting to and interacting with a receiving audience, also high on awareness, self practices, and self-reflection.

It provided opportunity for a deeper dive into the topic, solution mappings for different challenges, and created a safe, non-judgmental environment for discussions of fears, inhibitions, and personal shares of inspirational journeys.

That we hit high on satisfaction and feedback on all fronts, as always, feels good. :)

Looking for effective Wellness Tips?

Here are 3 you need to practice before you go looking for anything else:

1️⃣ Focus on Basics first.

Then as often as you can and as often as required.

Do an audit of the multiple aspects that contribute to your sense of wellbeing - physical health, emotional stability, state of finances, social support, workplace dynamics etc. Figure out what is missing or needs improving, then get to work plugging the gaps.

2️⃣ Keep it Simple

Unless you are somehow convinced it makes you appear more intelligent, (debatable!) don't over-complicate, over-analyze and over-dress issues, concepts, problems and solutions. If simple solves it (quite often it does!) embrace it and move on. It will allow you to incorporate required changes in your lifestyle and promote long term adherence. That's good, that's needed.

3️⃣ Own up for Yourself

No one and nothing can help you if you choose not to take action. Remember the proverb, You can lead a horse to the water, but you can't make it drink?

Don't be that horse.

Bonus tip: Keep points 1 and 2 in mind and you will find it easier to drink.

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Why do I choose to share these 3 tips rather than any other?
Because experience shows time and again this is where people tend to get stuck in quicksand of no action, no results and guaranteed frustration.😊
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Had the pleasure of being invited as a Panelist yesterday at the Health & Wellness Summit and Expo, organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi.

The full day event was attended by Corporate and Business leaders, HR and a mix of people from different sectors.

It covered a gamut of pressing concerns relating to the present and future of workplace wellness.

And explored how to build actionable road maps towards a healthier workforce and a more harmonious workplace.

Some of what was brainstormed included:

🚀 Future Workplace Wellness Trends

🚀 Navigating challenges of Mental & Emotional Wellbeing at work, and off it

🚀 Strategies for effective Health Benefits and Rewards

🚀 Empowering Employee Engagement

🚀 Harnessing Health Tech & Innovations

🚀 HR challenges

among others....


✅ Building a that serves all stakeholders better is a unanimous need. It requires serious intent, strategy and sustained action.

An important step has been initiated. 💫

Phdcci Delhi

“Tears are words that need to be written.” – Paulo Coelho

Including the ones that long to be spilled but are often held back.

The journey of isn't an easy one, not for those undergoing treatments, neither for caregivers.

It demands and requires building Physical, Mental and Emotional strength and tenacity. On a daily basis.

Beyond medical treatments, resources to build these and a supportive eco system that can help guide are still few and far between.

The work of people tirelessly engaged in trying to bridge this chasm is no mean feat and deserves full support.

Thank you Tanisa Foundation for doing what you do and for giving me the privilege of conducting sessions today on Cancer Coping and building Physical and Emotional Resilience for patients and caregivers at the Army Research and Referral Hospital, New Delhi.

Going through our todays but not losing sight of our tomorrows.

💫To the warrior within!
To hope, action and a life of strength and dreams!

Delighted to be part of such a powerful dialogue initiated and led by the students of The Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions!

How can children help their mothers get and stay fit and healthy? How can children contribute to their mothers wellbeing?

What a beautiful thought! What a needed thought!

Stimulatingly different from the run of the mill topics.🌟

Do listen to the podcast!

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Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions celebrates Mother’s Day 2023, with its campaign ‘Flawed but Fabulous’ 👩‍👧‍👦✨

Watch: https://youtu.be/J50rVSJFLw4x

While Mother's Day is a time to celebrate and appreciate mothers, it is important to recognize that no one is perfect, and being a mother is a challenging and often overwhelming job. Many mothers face numerous struggles, from financial stress and career challenges to societal expectations and personal insecurities. By acknowledging and celebrating the imperfections of mothers, campaigns like "Flawed but Fabulous" can help to foster a more inclusive and realistic portrayal of motherhood.

In a candid podcast, the students of Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Kanpur, interact on this pertinent topic with Dr. Neeta Bali, Director Schools, Seth Anandram Jaipuria Group of Schools and Ms. Vani Bhalla Pahwa, renowned health and wellness expert.

Through this campaign, aims to highlight the imperfectly perfect nature of mothers, that can help society create a more honest and empathetic view of motherhood. We are teaching students that while no one is perfect, mothers are doing their best to provide love and support to their children, and they deserve recognition and appreciation for all that they do.




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"It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question." - Eugene Ionesco

A majority of search results (almost all) throw up ways parents, esp. mothers can help ensure fitter and healthier children and families. The onus on is huge and relentless.

So when the topic presented was how can help their mothers get fitter and healthier, it just won me over to say an instant "Yes!" to this podcast organized by Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions for

What a beautiful thought! What a needed thought!!

Definitely, not a run of the mill topic. Kudos to the children to drive this!

I feel happy being made to think hard, think differently and get in on a conversation steered by young emerging leaders and drivers of a rapidly changing world.

Thank you for joining me in this delightful and powerful conversation Dr. Neeta Bali.

Do listen!

Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions celebrates Mother’s Day 2023, with its campaign ‘Flawed but Fabulous’ 👩‍👧‍👦✨

Watch: https://youtu.be/J50rVSJFLw4

While Mother's Day is a time to celebrate and appreciate mothers, it is important to recognize that no one is perfect, and being a mother is a challenging and often overwhelming job. Many mothers face numerous struggles, from financial stress and career challenges to societal expectations and personal insecurities. By acknowledging and celebrating the imperfections of mothers, campaigns like "Flawed but Fabulous" can help to foster a more inclusive and realistic portrayal of motherhood.

In a candid podcast, the students of Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Kanpur, interact on this pertinent topic with Dr. Neeta Bali, Director Schools, Seth Anandram Jaipuria Group of Schools and Ms. Vani Bhalla Pahwa, renowned health and wellness expert.

Through this campaign, aims to highlight the imperfectly perfect nature of mothers, that can help society create a more honest and empathetic view of motherhood. We are teaching students that while no one is perfect, mothers are doing their best to provide love and support to their children, and they deserve recognition and appreciation for all that they do.

This is going to be one hour of fun and unfiltered Truth Bombs, you can tell! 💥💥

What else can you expect when you have Jatin Saini .jatin.lookout, Papa CJ , Shreya Satpahty and Souniya Khurana .khurana being questioned along with moi, by the high energy bundle - Gurnoor Kaur Behl ?

Right?!!

At 8 pm IST TODAY.

🛑Personality Of A Personal Brand | ⚡️The Social Brand S1 E1 ⚡️

Follow the link and hit ATTEND:
https://bit.ly/LIAudioPOPB

Catch us at 8pm on !

Delighted to be sharing my thoughts on a topic close to heart - Celebrating Women by nurturing their Inner Artist!

On Saturday, 11th March, 11:00 am at a 98 years old historical building of Gurugram - 'John Hall'!

The theme is - How  and can empower women and encourage and .

I am a firm believer and practioner of the belief that art is experientially holistic, empowering and wholesome! It gives us the courage to dream and the wings to soar!! It allows us to create, express and share without being fettered by language, semantics and biases. It gives us the power to come into, and hold our own with grit and grace.

I will be joined by some well known personalities as co-panelists.

💫 This promises to be excitingly different, with diverse perspectives!! 

Thank you Kalagram Society for Fine Art Initiatives, Municipal Corporation Gurgaon, and District Administration, Gurugram for this wonderful initiative and for inviting me to be a part of it.

Join us!

Entry by invite and registration.

➡️ Please register on the link:
https://lnkd.in/deYPP5uN

When you try and tell the person who has your phone to make the flowers and decorations the main focus and he keeps insisting you be center frame. All the pleading, convincing and haggling to get clicked the way WE like, and this is what we got.😏 😁

When you try and tell the person who has your phone to make the flowers and decorations center of focus of the click and he keeps insisting you stand center frame. 😏 This is where we finally haggled and settled. And this is what we finally got. Was done trying to shuffle positions. So let there be peace.😁

📢 Join me LIVE with tomorrow, as I answer questions on:

💥 Importance of Movement and Exercise over the age of 40.💥

Vinita is a Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach. Excited to have her steer this!

Remember:

✅ LIVE on Friday 24th February 2023, 6:00 pm

✳ Keep your questions ready

‼️ You DON'T want to miss this ‼️

Mark your calendars. See you!

When educationists and teachers embrace Wellbeing (Physical, Emotional and Psychological) as important, they set a needed environment for children to embrace it too!

Thank you for leading the way. Honored to be trusted as a presenter and facilitator. My gratitude to the Director - Principal and Head of School, Dr. Neeta Bali, & all staff members who made for highly engaged, attentive participants in my session.

Her beautiful words and vision are reposted below👇:

" Teaching is a remarkably rewarding pursuit if one is able to enable and empower learners. However, it is also about being a confident and committed teacher with a sound balance of a healthy mind and a healthy body. We expect our teachers to innovate, continuously learn and create an engaging learning experience. At each stage, a teacher gets involved and strives to deliver to the best of his/her ability. In a performance-driven world, it becomes increasingly stressful to fulfil the demands of students while ticking all the deliverables in a limited timeframe.
Nowadays, the importance of physical and mental well-being of teachers needs to be stressed more than ever. Education or any activity that involves an exchange of knowledge should involve a consistent focus on mental and physical wellness. In this endeavour a wonderful session on the physical, emotional and psychological wellness of staff was conducted at G.D. Goenka World School and it was my great pleasure to invite our guest speaker Ms. Vaani Pahwa Bhalla - Integrated Wellness & Medical Fitness Strategist | Keynote Speaker | Classical Dancer | Creating Holistic Health & Wellness Blueprints for Global Organisations. She spoke about the connection between the psychological and physical wellness, about importance of movement and gave a great tips for improving body postures and fitness.
As a schools we must think out of the box and deliver holistic solutions that would ensure both mental and physical wellbeing of teachers. These solutions should be implemented consistently keeping their long term impact in mind."