I was never directly pressured by peers, but by surrounding myself with others who were experimenting with smoking provided a certain false comfort.

It is possible to experience an awakening in this life through realising just how precious each moment, each mental process, and each breath truly is.

Going to a fashion show is almost as painful as being in one.

Yoga is an integral part of my daily routine. That definitely helps me approach all aspects of my life from a place of mindfulness and clarity, through the meditation that usually accompanies this practice.

I survived a potentially life-threatening childbirth-related complication after delivering my daughter. I learned that hundreds of thousands of girls and women die each year due to similar and often manageable complications. They die because they don't have access to critical maternity care that could easily save their lives.

I really wanted to share with people the day-to-day joys that yoga can bring into one's life-not just the physical aspects.

Participating in a sisterhood with other women is hugely important in my life and a source of joy.