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In Good Taste: Inspire Yoga founder Neelam Harjani takes the PostMag Q&A
The Hong Kong born and raised founder of Inspire Yoga and Inspire Wellness talks peace, Paris and the power of self-awareness
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The wellness ritual you can’t live without?
I do a 20-minute breathwork routine every morning. The Sudarshan Kriya (a breathing technique taught by the Art of Living Foundation) helps centre me and give me clarity. I have been doing it for about 13 years. I got so much from the practice that I began teaching it to others and am now an Art of Living teacher.
The most conversation-sparking object in your home?
A brass carving of the Hindu god Ganesh. My husband and I bought it in New Delhi as newlyweds. It was handcrafted in Rajasthan. We host weekly meditations in our home in Discovery Bay. Our Ganesh is positioned in the northeast corner of the living room, which has the energy of peace and spirituality.
A scent that brings you joy?
Before prayers at home, my mum would light sandalwood incense. She’d also do it if we had guests coming over, to make them feel welcome. That scent takes me back to my childhood. It’s about connection and people coming together.
Your favourite city and the first thing you do there?
Paris feels so romantic. Every time I land the first thing I do is get a haircut. A friend in Paris books an appointment for me – it makes me feel very chic. I enjoy sitting in an outdoor cafe in Montmartre and savouring the atmosphere and the parties.
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