The last few weeks have been life-changing. It took a lethal virus to change the world as we know it. Everything has come to a standstill. Globally, governments have implemented lockdown measures in a hope to flatten the curve, at least until a viable vaccine becomes imminent. We are living in a time of great […]
Menstrual Matters – Global Superstitions
At GiveHer5, we aim to educate and inform people on menstrual health awareness and period poverty, both of which are massive issues in India as well as globally. With a large population not having access to tools, resources and correct information, it is not uncommon to see wrong information, archaic beliefs and draconian thought processes […]
Summer Self-Care
Self-care, like self-love and self-acceptance is something that we all need to practice every day. Life though, has a funny way of stepping in, bringing with it a pile of work, relationships, and general things-to-do that can make what should be a relatively simple thing seem like a mammoth task. As the warmer, longer days […]
3 Exercises To Tone Your Thighs Which You Can Do While On Your Period
To workout, or not to workout (during your period) that is the question; and the answer is a resounding yes! The numerous benefits of exercising during your menstrual cycle have been spoken about at length, and we have also shed some light on what yoga poses can help alleviate period cramps here. When it […]
In Conversation with a Yogini
We sat down with Shebani Shah, a Masters in International Journalism from City University, London, originally from New Jersey. She has done a Certified Yoga Teacher RYT® from Gokulam, Mysore, India. She has trained 250+ hours in anatomy, theory, philosophy, therapy, and posture practice centered around mind-body-soul wellness at Yogadarshanam and is actively teaching and […]
Downtime During ‘Down’ Time
The term ‘downtime’ is used to refer to periods (haha) when a system is unavailable. Let’s be real, one of the most advanced systems ever, the human body becomes unavailable when you are down, a rather colloquial term used to refer to menstruation. Your body is craving iron when you’re on your period because you’re […]