Shama Kaur, Health & Wellness Mentor

What I wish I did when my mother got breast cancer

What I Wish I Did When My Mom Got Breast Cancer

When I was 17 years old, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I vaguely remember seeing x-rays, visiting doctors, and hearing the words chemo and radiation fly about but it was not until I saw her breasts post-surgery, that the news really hit. Unlike many young women, I was never inclined to learn, study…

On Becoming a Yogi or Yoga As an attitude

On Becoming a Yogi or Yoga as An Attitude

Have you ever wondered why the popularity of yoga is on the rise? Is it because everyone is excited about the prospect of standing on their heads and doing splits? Or is there something much more profound that you don’t know about? As a yoga and meditation practitioner for the last 9 years, I learnt…

Pandemic Anxiety

Pandemic Anxiety: Tips to Help You Cope

Is your severe anxiety of contracting COVID-19 holding you back from leaving home?  Are you constantly worrying about the health of your parents and grandparents? Are you frequently checking for symptoms (possibly by getting PCRs, even though you are not in a high-risk Scenario? Are you avoiding social situations or people? If you answered yes…