Asana and its types

Medieval hatha yoga texts describe asanas as providing spiritual and physical benefits. More recently, studies have proven that they improve flexibility, strength, and balance, reduce stress and related conditions, and alleviate certain diseases, particularly asthma and diabetes. Asana  Asana (Sanskrit: Āsana) is a physical posture, originally a generic term for a stationary, seated meditative pose,…

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This week’s top health stories include a warning from WHO about the prevalence of oral disease.

This week’s top health stories include a warning from WHO about the prevalence of oral disease. In a world grappling with the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to overlook other health issues that warrant our attention. This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a stark warning about the prevalence of…

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Motivation

MOTIVATION The word motivation is derived from the Latin word ‘movere’, meaning ‘to change, ‘to more’ When we say that one is motivated, it means that he/she is driven or moved by an inner force to achieve the goal. We may refer to motivation as a process through which an individual is inspired, stimulated, goaded,…

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Personality

PERSONALITY Meaning of Personality Did you know that the term “personality” comes from the Latin word “persona”? At first, it was used to describe the masks that actors wore to change their appearance on stage. Over time, it evolved to refer to the actors themselves. This common notion of personality is very much usual from…

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