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😊SMILE! SMILE! SMILE!  A smile is a powerful tool that can make a positive difference in your life and others. Have you ever noticed how a smiling person seems more friendly, kind, and generous? A smile can help you build better relationships, as people are more likely to approach you and trust you. But that’s not all. A smile can also benefit your health and well-being, as it releases endorphins and other hormones that have a calming effect on your body, which makes you feel happier and more relaxed. So, let’s start our topic with a smile and explore how this simple gesture can transform your life. :) - SMILE IS CONTAGIOUS... :)  A smile is not only a beautiful gesture but also a powerful tool. Research shows that a smile is contagious, as our eyes send signals to our brains that trigger us to mimic the facial expressions of others. This means that when you see someone smiling, you are likely to smile back and experience the same chemical reactions in your body that make you...

  What is Yoga and why do we celebrate it? Yoga is an ancient physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. International yoga day? International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 every year. It was first proposed by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 and was later declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga and to encourage people to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India. It is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that aims to bring harmony between the body and mind. The eight limbs of yoga are Yama (abstinences), Niyama (observances), Asana (yoga postures), Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (absorption).  Thes...

 What is stretching- straighten or extend one's body or a part of one's body to its full length, typically so as to tighten one's muscles or in order to reach something. Concept of stretching? Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion. How stretching occurs? As the tension increases, the collagen fibers in the connective tissue align themselves along the same line of force as the tension. Hence when you stretch, the muscle fiber is pulled out to its full length sarcomere by the sarcomere, and then the connective tissue takes up the remaining slack. Benefits- - Stretching keeps the muscles flexible strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscl...

Yoga is a great way to keep your heart healthy. Yoga builds cardiovascular health, increases lung capacity, and improves respiratory function and heart rate. It also boosts blood circulation, builds muscle, and decreases inflammation³. Yogic breathwork practices, or "pranayama," have also been shown to improve heart health by regulating the autonomic nervous system, which helps your heart function properly². Here are some yoga poses that can help with heart health: 1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana): This pose helps improve posture and balance, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease. 2. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): This pose helps improve circulation and reduce stress. 3. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) : This pose helps strengthen the back muscles and improve circulation. 4. Child's Pose (Balasana): This pose helps reduce stress and lower blood pressure. 5. Corpse Pose (Savasana): This pose helps reduce stress and lower blood pressure....

                                                                WORLD SLEEP DAY   HOW WE CAN IMPROVE OUR QUALITY OF SLEEP WITH YOGIC SLEEPING TECHNIQUES - World Sleep Day is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of getting quality sleep and the impact of lack of sleep on our overall health and well-being. This year’s World Sleep Day was on March 17, 2023.  The theme for this year’s World Sleep Day was “Sleep is Essential for Health”  1 2 . Yoga Nidra is a powerful meditation practice, enabling practitioners to access the deeply restorative aspects of sleep while remaining conscious. Conducted in savasana, students are guided through an introspective meditation, leading the practitioner to find natural equilibrium between breath and body.  Yoga Nidra is a form of yogic sleep tha...