
Tools, practices and methods
The world is full of amazing tools that may be perfectly suited to accelerate our journey, but often we only discover them through chance encounters, and can lose years being stuck in sub optimal loops.
Our endeavor is to catalog a growing list of tools and eventually match them to you based on your context.
Gatka
Gatka is a traditional martial art that originated in the Punjab region of India and is closely associated with the Sikh community. It involves the use of various weapons, primarily the sword (kirpan), but also includes sticks, daggers, and other traditional Sikh weapons. Gatka is not only a form of combat but also a spiritual practice, deeply intertwined with Sikhism and its teachings.
Thang Ta
Thang Ta, also known as Huyen langlon, is a traditional martial art originating from Manipur, a northeastern state of India. It combines armed and unarmed combat techniques, incorporating the use of swords, spears, shields, and empty-hand techniques. Thang Ta is deeply rooted in Manipuri culture and history, with its origins dating back to ancient times.
Ikebana
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging. It is a disciplined form of art that involves the arrangement of flowers, branches, and other plant materials in a harmonious and balanced way. Ikebana is a contemplative and meditative practice that seeks to create a connection between the arranger, the materials, and the environment.
Lotus Mudra
Lotus Mudra is a symbolic hand gesture, commonly used in yoga and meditation practices, to open the heart center . It represents purity, enlightenment, and the blossoming of consciousness, mirroring the growth of a lotus flower from the mud to the surface of the water. It is one of a series of therapeutic mudras thought to have healing properties. To perform this mudra, bring the hands together in front of the heart center with the thumbs pointing in toward the chest. The palms, thumbs and fingers touch.
Anuloma pranayama
Anuloma Pranayama, also known as Alternate Nostril Breathing, is a yogic breathing technique that involves alternating the flow of breath between the left and right nostrils. This practice is believed to balance the body's energy channels, calm the mind, and promote overall well-being.
Earthing
Earthing, is a therapeutic technique that involves doing activities that “ground” or electrically reconnect you to the earth. This practice relies on earthing science and grounding physics to explain how electrical charges from the earth can have positive effects on your body. The practice is thought to help balance the body's electromagnetic field, reduce inflammation, improve sleep quality, boost immune function, and promote overall well-being.
Aerial Yoga
Aerial yoga, also known as anti-gravity yoga, is a unique form of yoga that incorporates the use of a fabric hammock or sling suspended from the ceiling to support and enhance traditional yoga poses. This practice combines elements of yoga, aerial acrobatics, and Pilates, offering a fun and dynamic workout that improves strength, flexibility, balance, and core stability.
Dirga Pranayama
Dirga Pranayama (Three-Part Breath) is a foundational breathing technique in yoga. It involves deep, full inhalation and exhalation, utilizing the entire capacity of the lungs. This pranayama technique is often practiced to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and increase awareness of the breath.
Ujjayi Breathing
Ujjayi breathing, often referred to as "Victorious Breath" or "Ocean Breath," is a yogic breathing technique commonly used in various styles of yoga, including Hatha and Vinyasa. The term "Ujjayi" comes from the Sanskrit words "ud," meaning "up" or "subtle," and "jaya," meaning "victory" or "success." This breathing technique is characterized by the sound it produces, which resembles the ocean waves.
Psycho Aromatherapy
Psycho Aromatherapy uses different smells to impact mood, emotions and provide a favourable environment. Different smells can trigger different memories. One way to gain the benefits of this method is to use an oil burner to burn different essential oils. Each oil will have different healing properties.
Bhramari Pranayama
This breath practice is named after a type of black Indian bee due to the bee-like buzzing sound produced during the exhale. While practicing Bhramari breath you close your eyes, block your ears and make an audible humming sound. Which in turn helps to block out the distractions outside.
Doga
Doga, also known as dog yoga, is a unique practice that involves integrating your canine companion into traditional yoga poses and exercises. It aims to deepen the bond between humans and their dogs while promoting relaxation and mindfulness for both. Doga sessions often incorporate gentle stretches, massages, and calming techniques suitable for both humans and their furry friends.
Panic Healing
Panic healing is done without touching, can heal ailments in the body by manipulation of the person's energy field. Pranic healing is based on the principle that the body can heal itself.
Shinrin-Yoku/ Forest Bathing
Shinrin-Yoku originated in Japan as a physiological and psychological exercise it’s a simple act of taking a walk in nature for about 15-30 minutes a day, submerge yourself in the atmosphere and take in your surroundings. Forest bathing is said to have a calming neuro-psychological effects which is said to rewire your nervous system, reducing stress, helps clear the mind and boosts the immune system.
Wim Hof Method
Using breathing, cold therapy and commitment as the three pillars, the method aim to unlock the inner power of the human body

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