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I started right where you are

I was working full time at any job I could find during the pandemic, especially since I was still in school and felt an immense pressure to support myself financially. It's not that I didn't like my job, I did. It was fun, but I traded my life for a job that didn't fulfill me- or, at the very least, pay for my rent. On top of that, I was struggling with PTSD and depression which certainly didn't help my situation either. With all of this going on, I felt empty and looked for meaning externally.

I stopped doing things that I love: dancing, singing, cooking, spending time with my friends or family, DIY projects, gardening, reading, and so much more. I would come home exhausted, and on my days off I would sleep. I felt like I didn't have any reason to get up unless it was work. I got stuck in the grind and lost my purpose.

Hi! I'm Nymisha!

Welcome to the Happy Blog, where I talk about how yoga, food, and simple changes in routine and lifestyle can change your life.

Just like how it changed mine.

Until I was finally forced out!

Everyone in my life saw how unhealthy this was- especially my mom. So as soon as there were no more excuses for why I couldn't take a vacation from work and school, my mom signed me up for the Shivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat, where I studied to become a yoga teacher. And it was the best thing that ever happened to me.

I first started my yoga courses thinking it was a waste of my time. I need to pay rent, I need to take care of my college loans, I need to look for internships, I have to finish my classes and school work; the list of excuses to avoid taking care of myself went on and on. I was angry, anxious, and forced out of my comfort zone.

But in my second yoga class, I released. I cried! Like a popped water balloon!

I realized exactly how stuck I was in this vicious cycle of draining myself for a reward that left me unfulfilled. I realized exactly how much trauma and anxiety had become stuck in my body throughout the years- so much so that no amount of therapy could release the stress that I had locked in my system.

I had realized exactly how much I needed to change if I wanted to be happy and content with my life.

And that's exactly what I did

I finally started learning how to focus on the present and how to look internally- to listen to what my body and mind were telling me. I let go of all the stress that had piled up inside me, and turned it into something beautiful. For me, it was music and dance.

I began reconnecting with myself, and rediscovering what brought me joy, what my strengths and weaknesses are, and what my goals are. I reflected on how I felt during my previous life, and what was holding me back. The fear, the anxiety, and the anger, all released during my yoga journey.

I thought about how I am going to continue this mindset, what I needed to remove from my life, and what I needed to bring back.

So after I came back from the ashram and graduated from school, I quit my job. I stopped associating with people who were hurting me. I let go of unhealthy habits. It was time to move forward.

I went back home and started teaching yoga, singing, and songwriting in my community, while also reconnecting with my roots by spending time with my family. I felt myself growing stronger, wiser, and more confident in my own skin. I was free.

I knew that other people in this world felt the same way I did and I wanted to help. So I created this blog, which was something I wanted to do for so long but didn't have the courage to do until yoga entered my life. I wanted to help bring light into people's lives, and help them achieve their highest, and most happiest selves.

And that is how The Happy Blog was born.

This way I can share recipes, lifestyle tips, courses and more so that we can all reach our highest selves together!

Now some fun facts about me!

I was born in New Jersey, but raised as a very proud New Yorker, almost obnoxiously proud!

I am the oldest out of two daughters, but I'm Indian. That means our extended family gets INTENSE! I mean fifteen 1st cousins, and then their kids, plus more extended cousins, and then the family friends who are basically our family, the list goes on. Can't say there isn't enough love in the house, that's for sure!

I grew up as a dancer, but I ended up going to Berklee College of Music for my degree in Music Therapy and Performance. Mostly, I sang hard rock for most of my performances in college, but a bunch of other genres as well! I also play four other instruments (comes with the music school territory). I never put aside dancing, though. While I was taking classes at Berklee, I got my diploma in Kuchipudi dance as well.

Other than dance, yoga, and music, I love reading, writing, cooking, gardening, interior design, and learning about pretty much anything I can get my hands on!

I'm also a big animal person, but I unfortunately don't have a pet... yet. That would be my next goal!

And that's me!

Thank you so much for checking out my blog! Now let's get started!