| Free health camps for slum dwellers by Art of Living Posted: 18 May 2013 11:35 PM PDT
 Over 20,000 slum dwellers were treated by a team of 262 doctors in a month-long campaign by the Art of Living (AoL) foundation, it was announced here Friday. The 108 free health checkup and awareness camps were launched April 14 in collaboration with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in slum clusters in several east Delhi localities in five phases over five consecutive Sundays. The last round is scheduled May 12. "The camps focused on detection and treatment for acute illnesses, provision of health education and spreading awareness about maternal health," said Maheish Girri, international director of AoL. According to V.K. Goyal, president of IMA east Delhi, eye problems among the slum dwellers was a major concern. "We would be collaborating with eye hospitals in the capital to conducts free eye check-up camps and cataract operations as a follow up exercise," he said. Medicines worth Rs.22 lakh were distributed by a team of 1,634 volunteers who worked with the doctors. The camps were organised under Volunteer for a Better India, an initiative launched by spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar earlier this year.
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| 10 Yoga health benefits Posted: 18 May 2013 11:33 PM PDT
Weight loss, a strong and flexible body, glowing skin, peaceful mind, good health - whatever you may be looking for, yoga has it on offer. However, very often, yoga is only partially understood as being limited to asanas (yoga poses). As such, its benefits are only perceived to be at the body level and we fail to realise the immense benefits yoga offers in uniting the body, mind and soul. When you are in harmony, the journey through life is calmer, happier and more fulfilling. With all this and much more to offer, the benefits of yoga are felt in a profound yet subtle manner. Here, we look at the top 10 benefits of regular yoga practice. All-round fitness You are truly healthy when you are not just physically fit but also mentally and emotionally balanced. As H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar puts it, "Health is not a mere absence of disease. It is a dynamic expression of life - in terms of how joyful, loving and enthusiastic you are." This is where yoga helps: postures, pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation are a holistic fitness package.
Weight loss The one thing that every wants! Yoga benefits here too. Sun Salutations and Kapal Bhati pranayama are some ways to help lose weight with yoga. Moreover, with regular practice of yoga, we tend to become more sensitive to the kind of food our body asks for. This can also help keep a check on weight.
Stress relief A few minutes of yoga during the day can be a great way to get rid of stress that accumulates daily - in both the body and mind. Yoga postures, pranayama and meditation are effective techniques to release stress. Yoga Benefits: Health Benefits of Yoga
Inner peace We all love to visit peaceful, serene spots, rich in natural beauty. Little do we realize that peace can be found right within us and we can take a mini-vacation to experience this any time of the day! Benefit from a small holiday every day with yoga and meditation. Yoga is also one of the best ways to calm a disturbed mind.
Improved immunity Our system is a seamless blend of the body, mind and spirit. An irregularity in the body affects the mind and similarly unpleasantness or restlessness in the mind can manifest as an ailment in the body. Yoga poses massage organs and strengthens muscles; breathing techniques and meditation release stress and improve immunity.
Living with greater awareness The mind is constantly involved in activity - swinging from the past to the future. By simply being aware of this tendency of the mind, we can actually save ourselves from getting stressed or worked up and relax the mind. Yoga and pranayama help create that awareness and bring the mind back to the present moment, where it can stay happy and focused
Better relationships Yoga can even help improve your relationship with your spouse, parents, friends or loved ones! A mind that is relaxed, happy and content is better able to deal with sensitive relationship matters. Yoga and meditation work on keeping the mind happy and peaceful.
Increased energy Do you feel completely drained out by the end of the day? Shuttling between multiple tasks through the day can sometimes be quite exhausting. A few minutes of yoga everyday provides the secret to feeling fresh and energetic even after a long day. A 10-minute online guided meditation benefits you immensely, leaving you refreshed and recharged in the middle of a hectic day.
Better flexibility & posture You only need to include yoga in your daily routine to benefit from a body that is strong, supple and flexible. Regular yoga practice stretches and tones the body muscles and also makes them strong. It also helps improve your body posture when you stand, sit, sleep or walk. This would, in turn, help relieve you of body pain due to incorrect posture.
Better intuition Yoga and meditation have the power to improve your intuitive ability so that you effortlessly realize what needs to be done and when and how, to yield positive results. It works. You only need to experience it yourself. Source: TOI
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