With the rise in the COVID cases and shortage in resources available outside, many people are finding themselves in home isolation, drained and confused, if not sad. The situation is grim and can give rise to a gamut of emotions. While we are mindful of the medication and safety measures, it’s imperative to focus on mental & emotional health as well. Dr. Chandni Tugnait, MD (A.M) Psychotherapist, Life Alchemist, Coach & Healer, Founder & Director, Gateway of Healing, shares some of the things that can ease off the load and get us a tad more aligned are –
1) Practising breathing exercises – these will not only help the oxygen levels & lung activity but also help in calming anxiety, sleeping better, improving blood flow, and reducing stress.
2) Connect with a closed one – make sure you connect with a friend or a family member daily and engage in meaningful conversations. Avoid talking about the virus or your fears around it. Also, avoid talking to people who drain your energy.
3) Be aware of your emotions – accept what you feel so that you can let it pass instead of resisting it. Writing helps greatly in this case. You can also practice meditation and mindfulness for being calmer.
4) Colour therapy – sip water from a transparent purple bottle in case you are experiencing high fever and pains in the body. In case your symptoms are related to breathing and lungs, then sip water from a transparent green bottle during the day.
5) Chanting – Chanting a mantra or an affirmation not only raises the vibration to the level of what is being chanted but also helps in decreasing stress, anxiety & depression as the focus shifts to healing and relaxation. A mantra that helps in physical issues is KUNJITHA PADAM SARANAM. You can chant it 9 times in a go, thrice a day. Alternatively, you can also chant affirmations that can put you in an uplifting mood.
With all the medication, precautions, steam, and extra support of alternative therapies, you will certainly feel better sooner than later. Remember to practice gratitude for all the people & things in your life at every level. Be grateful for the life you have and keep adding value to yourself and others at every chance you get.
Stay healthy! Stay safe!
-Written by Dr. Chandni Tugnait
Author’s bio:
Dr. Chandni Tugnait is a renowned Psychotherapist and the founder of Gateway of Healing and Life Artistry. She provides a holistic treatment for various health issues, physical ailments, stress, depression and various other facets of the human mind, body, and soul. A Doctor in Alternative Medicines, Dr Chandni was always fascinated by the spirituality of the Universe and after completing her doctorate she got internationally certified for Access Consciousness Bars & Body Processes, Theta Healing, Past Life Regression, Angel Healing, Chakra Balancing, Aura Cleansing, Angel Healing, Crystal Healing, candle healing, numerology, acupressure, Mantra empowerment, Power of Subconscious Mind, Colour Therapy and many more modalities.
