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  • Yoga class mistaken for ‘ritual mass murder’

    Yoga class mistaken for ‘ritual mass murder’

    Onlookers mistook a yoga class as a “ritual mass murder”, reporting it to the police in Lincolnshire, England.

    Five police cars reached the ‘crime-scene’ at North Sea Observatory in Chapel St Leonards, Lincolnshire, on Wednesday night.

    BBC spoke with 22-year-old Yoga teacher Millie Laws who found the whole incident “funny and surreal”. She initially thought that the report of her being a “mass murderer” was a “joke”.

    Laws was teaching seven students at the Seascape Cafe situated inside a building. She recalls two dog walkers peeking through the glass window while the class was at its Shavasana or relaxation stage. Additionally, the room was dark with candles lit, which made it more suspicious, she added.

    “They’re [students] laying down with blankets over them, their eyes are closed. It’s very dark in there. I just had candles and little tea lights lit the whole room, and I was just walking around playing my drum. I had a nice floaty top on with large bell sleeves,” she said.

    “A couple with some dogs just came up to the window and were having a look in, but they walked off really quickly and I didn’t think anything of it.”

    “I didn’t know until after we left that these people phoned in saying that there was a mass murderer; they were wearing a robe and they were walking over all of the people, and it looked like some kind of ritual, and that the people on the floor were actually dead.

    “I guess from the outside view it could look like that, because they’re all really still, very nice and relaxed.

    “I’m sure their imagination was running wild with what was going on.”

    “I feel really bad for whoever the person was who [phoned police] that would, of course, have been terrifying. So I do feel for them.

    “But at the same time you’ve got to see the lighter side of it.”

    Managers at Seascape Cafe posted a statement on Facebook to remove any doubts in the residents of the small village where police were ringing at night, stating everything in the area was good, jokingly adding that “We are not part of any mad cult or crazy clubs.”

  • How to get fit and be happy this summer while sitting at home

    How to get fit and be happy this summer while sitting at home

    With summer now in full swing, individuals globally may be pondering on ideas to get fit and healthy without leaving their room. This article aims to share some innovative, fun, and easy fitness tips you can incorporate at home this summer.

    First off, despite the scorching heat outdoors, summer is an excellent time to find your inner yogi. Yoga is not only a great means to enhance physical flexibility and strength but also helps in relieving stress and bolstering overall well-being. Online yoga classes and apps offer comprehensive sessions varying in lengths and difficulties, allowing you to choose according to your flexibility and skill level.

    When it comes to cardio-based exercises, home dance workouts can provide a delightful reprieve from traditional regimens. Diverse home-dance workout formats available online, from Zumba to hip-hop routines, can contribute significantly to calorie-burning. While offering fitness benefits, these sessions also add an exciting element to your daily routine, making workouts something to look forward to.

    Alongside exercising, it’s crucial to focus on healthy nutrition. Experimenting with summer salads and smoothies is a creative way to fulfill your nutritional needs. Including a variety of colorful fresh fruits and veggies in your meals ensures you receive ample vitamins and minerals, essential for maintaining a robust immune system, particularly important during these pandemic times.

    Moreover, proper hydration in summer can’t be overstated. Try adding fruits like watermelon or cucumber to your drinking water for a refreshing twist on staying hydrated. Also, you can experiment with homemade iced herbal teas, which are equally hydrating and provide numerous health benefits.

    Finally, mental health is as vital as physical fitness. Adopt mindfulness exercises or meditation to help manage stress effectively, improve focus and induce better sleep.

    Getting fit this summer while staying home doesn’t have to be tedious. Armed with these tips, you’re ready to transform your summer fitness journey into an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

  • India promotes traditional remedies to fight the new coronavirus

    India promotes traditional remedies to fight the new coronavirus

    As all are paranoid after the deadly coronavirus and scientists are trying to find a cure for the virus, the Indian government said that the cure could be found in ancient homeopathy and Ayurveda remedies.

    Ayurvedic medicine that means the ‘science of life’ in Sanskrit, treats the physical and mental sources of illness through herbs in combination with yoga or massage.

    The Indian ministry that promotes the country’s growing Ayurveda, yoga, and homeopathy sectors released an advisory listing herbal oils to be rubbed into the scalp to hypothetically ease the symptoms. It also suggested ingesting Arsenicum album-30, a homeopathic treatment.

    The dose should be repeated after one month by following the same schedule in case coronavirus infections prevail,” the ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homoeopathy) said in a statement.

    The ministry also advised on maintaining personal hygiene to prevent the spread of the virus. The advisory came as the Dalai Lama, in exile in Dharamsala in India, said on Facebook that followers concerned about the virus should chant a mantra that would help them in dealing with the situation.

    India claims to have natural remedies for everything from cancer to the common cold. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he wants the world to make Ayurveda ‘a way of life’.

  • Here’s why you should do yoga daily

    Here’s why you should do yoga daily

    In recent years, yoga has become a very popular form of exercise mostly because of the mental health benefits it has to offer. According to AFP, up to 300 million practise it regularly. Celebrities, especially across the border swear by it for a healthy mind and body.

    Yoga has several benefits and recent studies have proven that it can drastically improve your mood and wellbeing, even if you do it for a few minutes every day. You can incorporate the activity into your routine at any time of the day, though morning is the ideal time to do it. Youtube has several videos on how to do yoga and you can pick any one of them to do.

    Here are some of the benefits:

    • It calms the mind
    • It improves strength, flexibility and posture – Yoga strengthens the arms, shoulders, abs and legs and tones the muscles. Over time, your body will become more flexible. Yoga will also help improve your posture and alleviate any pain caused by bad postures.
    • It boosts energy levels – Even a few minutes of yoga can make a noticeable difference in your energy levels and help you feel fresh even during a busy day.
    • It helps lose weight – Power yoga and hot yoga will help you burn fat. However, a daily yoga practice, even with gentle poses, can also positively impact your metabolic system and restore hormonal balance, which will lead to weight loss.
    • It reduces stress and anxiety. Breathing exercises can help calm down your nerves.

    What is yoga?

    Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice originating in India. The word derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolising the union of body and consciousness.

    Among the more unusual forms that have sprung up are “hoga” (yoga on a horse), “noga” (nude yoga), “doga” (yoga with a dog), and Harry Potter yoga complete with a “Downward Dumbledore”.