Situated on the of the serene banks of the Hulimavu Lake, Lodha Azur - Bangalore’s premier real estate project with luxury homes, had the pleasure of inviting and hosting Mandira Bedi - actor, TV presenter, and wellness spokesperson - for an enriching session full of insights and instructions about how residents can elevate their physical, mental, and spiritual health. With a 2-decade long career revolving around entertainment, women’s health, and entrepreneurship, Mandira Bedi is a great example of how an ideal balance can maximize our quality of life and health.

The start of a lifelong commitment

She narrates that her stint on an adventure reality show a few years ago was what got her into fitness. Ever since, Bedi has consistently maintained an exercise regime that keeps adapting to her constraints and goals. Whether it is a simple walk or a slow jog or even a sport you enjoy playing, she maintains that being consistent is key to achieving your fitness goals. ‘And with the stunning fitness infrastructure at Lodha Azur, exercise becomes so much more enjoyable’, she exclaims. The clubhouse with its modern luxury design houses swimming pools, a jogging track, badminton court, and a world-class gym with which you can add variance to your regime. And progressively level up the difficulty, so you can reap continuous benefits. She also believes that exercising first thing in the morning proves to be much more effective than later in the day. Your willpower dissipates as the day passes and you’ll find yourself making excuses to avoid it. But, as long as you’ve found a schedule that is effective for you, she urges you to do your thing.

You are what you eat

Bedi is a self-proclaimed lacto-ovo-vegetarian - a vegetarian who also consumes dairy and eggs. She maintains that this is a preference that works for her body with her genetics and build. She encouraged people to listen carefully to their own body and arrive at an eating regime that works for them, since not everyone responds to a particular diet and exercise regimen the same way. The connection between your physical health and mental health is also a tightly-knit balance. Bedi is of the opinion that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body.

On being quizzed about the lack of protein an average Indian diet provides, she specifies that one must try to acquire 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight. This is a basic requirement for people with an active lifestyle - to aid muscle regeneration and functioning. In addition, a healthy amount of fiber and carbs are also essential for good gut health.

Where happiness comes from

Bedi has recently authored a book, ‘Happy For No Reason’ in which she talks about her proclivity for gratitude and how it radiates into the rest of her life. She was inspired by her journey with meditation, therapy, and emotional healing. Calm, joy, and peace can always be found within ourselves, no matter the storm raging outside. The terrace-like decks in Lodha Azur’s modern luxury houses can be your own personal sanctuary of respite and reflection. A safe space to retreat to and focus on the things going right rather than the things that aren’t. In a heart full of gratitude and acceptance, resides peace, not sadness. She encouraged people to seek professional help when they’re feeling down. As a single mother, in addition to therapy, she herself seeks help from the people she holds close - friends, family, and domestic help. She practices meditation regularly as well. In the silence, one finds solutions and answers.

Finding answers to life’s questions at water’s edge

Surrounded by the tranquility that Lodha Azur’s waterfront property offers, the opportunity to have a candid conversation with Bedi inspired a lot of guests to ask questions about their own fitness journeys. From daily water consumption and self-love, to social media addiction and weight training for women, Bedi engaged with the audience and provided her insight.

With a world-class lifestyle perfectly integrated into its design, unparalleled amenities, thoughtful design, and attention to detail, these luxury apartments in Bangalore at Lodha Azur are always striving to create such experiences and interactions for its customers & future residents - with speakers and organizations that will meaningfully elevate the lives of our patrons, in a home that’s both architecturally striking and harmonious with nature