More than 50 centuries ago, yoga's journey as an ancient Indian science of healing and exercise started somewhere in the Indus-Sarasvati civilisation in northern India. Today, it is one of the&nbsp;most popular holistic healthcare systems, not just in South Asia but across the world.&nbsp;Translated from Sanskrit, an ancient and classical language of India, the word "yoga"&nbsp;means "to yoke or join".&nbsp;It means the "union", the ultimate union between our consciousness and the higher consciousness, which some&nbsp;call God or&nbsp;divine. The word also refers to the union of body, mind and spirit, which we can achieve through various practices and postures.

Swami Sivananda once explained, "Yoga is the science that teaches us the method of uniting the individual soul with the Supreme Soul, of merging the individual will in the Cosmic Will." It is also the master key to unlocking the realms of peace and bliss.

<h2>Why yoga for stress relief?</h2>

Be it a seemingly never-ending headache, stiff spine or tightness in your shoulders, stress manifests itself in our bodies in multiple ways. And, many studies suggest that yoga might be the ultimate form of stress relief because of its breathing techniques and mindful movements. The practice helps you relax and calm your nerves even during the most anxiety-filled days, suggest experts. Wondering why? Well, according to studies, it&nbsp;triggers the body's parasympathetic nervous system, which when activated, signals the body and mind to relax.&nbsp;

Yoga also decreases the levels of cortisol, or the stress hormone, in our body. It helps with insomnia, and improves digestion, both&nbsp;of which are impacted by stress. It also eases depression, anxiety, and mood swings by restoring dopamine and serotonin in the brain.

Specific yogic breathing techniques like Ujjayi breath and Brahmari breath help tone&nbsp;the vagus nerve, which is otherwise known as the well-being nerve, and according to research, allows people to easily shift from a stressed to a relaxed state.

While the countless other benefits of yoga are enough to convince people to try out the ancient practice, it is mostly popular because of its stress-relieving effects on the mind and body. It teaches a person to manage daily stress and better tackle emotional situations as they arise.

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The deep breathing practices&nbsp;in yoga help a person calm his mind. It also helps lower blood pressure, decrease heart rate, and improve focus on thoughts and attention. The gentle asanas or postures allow you to stretch and strengthen your muscles, ease pain, and release tension. Keep scrolling to start your yoga journey!

<h2>Yoga poses for stress relief and relaxation</h2>

Ready to head to your mat for a stress-busting session? First, start by personalising your yoga corner. Add your favourite flowers to the room decor or light your favourite candles, do what appeals the most to you.&nbsp;

To prep for a serene at-home practice, engage in a brief acupressure practice. Take some yoga blocks and do a little acupressure at the occipital ridge of your skull as two trigger points from traditional Chinese medicine, the Gates of Consciousness&nbsp;and Heavenly Pillar, are located there.

"This will help release tense necks and relieve painful headaches," Jang, who received acupressure training at the McKinnon Therapy School, told Yoga Journal.

Simply, place one yoga block on the floor and lean the second block horizontally against the first. Now, lie down on the blocks and rest your neck on the angled block. Stretch your arms outwards and relax for a few minutes before rolling to your side to return to sitting.&nbsp;You can also apply a little pressure on the hall of impression point, which lies between your eyebrows.

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Now, you can head to the actual yoga session. Start by warming up your body with a Surya Namaskar aka Sun Salutation.&nbsp;Next, head to pranayama practices aka breathing practices. Initially one should start with eleven cycles of breathing, and it can be increased to one hundred and twenty-one rounds.

Here're some yoga poses that help relieve stress:

<ol>
	<li>Child's Pose</li>
	<li>Eagle's Pose</li>
	<li>Puppy pose</li>
	<li>Tabletop Position</li>
	<li>Mountain Pose&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Corpse Pose</li>
</ol>

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<h3>Child's Pose</h3>

It is simple yet effective! Kneel on your mat and sit back on your heels with your legs together. Bend forward and let your chest touch your thighs. Rest your hands in the front.

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<h3>Mountain Pose</h3>

To get to a mountain pose aka Tadasana, stand with your feet together, bring your hands above your head and stretch your body upwards.

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<h3>Eagle's Pose</h3>

This yoga pose reduces stress and fatigue. Start with&nbsp;the Tadasana posture and then slightly bend your knees,&nbsp;lift your left foot up and, cross your left thigh over the right. Then hook the top of the foot behind your lower right calf. Cross your hands too.

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<h3>Puppy Pose</h3>

The puppy pose is a combination of the downward-facing dog and the child's pose. All you need to do is kneel and place your hands in the front. Exhale and move your buttocks halfway back towards your heels. look in front and breathe slowly.

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<h3>Tabletop Position</h3>

Also known as Bharmanasana, the table-top position requires you to slowly move onto your hands and knees, placing your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Your palms should be on the floor, fingers facing forward with your weight evenly distributed on your palms. Centre your head in a neutral position and soften your gaze downward.&nbsp;

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<h3>Corpse Pose</h3>

In the end, we have to talk about Savasana aka corpse pose, which is one of the most calming poses for managing stress.&nbsp;Lie down on your back, keeping your legs apart. Your palms should be facing upward. Close your eyes and relax your mind. Start breathing deeply and bring your attention to each part of your body.&nbsp;

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More than 50 centuries ago, yoga's journey as an ancient Indian science of healing and exercise started somewhere in the Indus-Sarasvati civilisation in northern India.

More than 50 centuries ago, yoga's journey as an ancient Indian science of healing and exercise started somewhere in the Indus-Sarasvati civilisation in northern India. Today, it is one of the most popular holistic healthcare systems, not just in South Asia but across the world. Translated from Sanskrit, an ancient and classical language of India, the word "yoga" means "to yoke or join". It means the "union", the ultimate union between our consciousness and the higher consciousness, which some call God or divine. The word also refers to the union of body, mind and spirit, which we can achieve through various practices and postures. Swami Sivananda once explained, "Yoga is the science that teaches us the method of uniting the individual soul with the Supreme Soul, of merging the individual will in the Cosmic Will." It is also the master key to unlocking the realms of peace and bliss. Why yoga for stress relief? Be it a seemingly never-ending headache, stiff spine or tightness in your shoulders, stress manifests itself in our bodies in multiple ways. And, many studies suggest that yoga might be the ultimate form of stress relief because of its breathing techniques and mindful movements. The practice helps you relax and calm your nerves even during the most anxiety-filled days, suggest experts. Wondering why? Well, according to studies, it triggers the body's parasympathetic nervous system, which when activated, signals the body and mind to relax. Yoga also decreases the levels of cortisol, or the stress hormone, in our body. It helps with insomnia, and improves digestion, both of which are impacted by stress. It also eases depression, anxiety, and mood swings by restoring dopamine and serotonin in the brain. Specific yogic breathing techniques like Ujjayi breath and Brahmari breath help tone the vagus nerve, which is otherwise known as the well-being nerve, and according to research, allows people to easily shift from a stressed to a relaxed state. While the countless other benefits of yoga are enough to convince people to try out the ancient practice, it is mostly popular because of its stress-relieving effects on the mind and body. It teaches a person to manage daily stress and better tackle emotional situations as they arise. Also read: National Pet Day 2023: 7 pawsome reasons why pets rule as companions The deep breathing practices in yoga help a person calm his mind. It also helps lower blood pressure, decrease heart rate, and improve focus on thoughts and attention. The gentle asanas or postures allow you to stretch and strengthen your muscles, ease pain, and release tension. Keep scrolling to start your yoga journey! Yoga poses for stress relief and relaxation Ready to head to your mat for a stress-busting session? First, start by personalising your yoga corner. Add your favourite flowers to the room decor or light your favourite candles, do what appeals the most to you. To prep for a serene at-home practice, engage in a brief acupressure practice. Take some yoga blocks and do a little acupressure at the occipital ridge of your skull as two trigger points from traditional Chinese medicine, the Gates of Consciousness and Heavenly Pillar, are located there. "This will help release tense necks and relieve painful headaches," Jang, who received acupressure training at the McKinnon Therapy School, told Yoga Journal. Simply, place one yoga block on the floor and lean the second block horizontally against the first. Now, lie down on the blocks and rest your neck on the angled block. Stretch your arms outwards and relax for a few minutes before rolling to your side to return to sitting. You can also apply a little pressure on the hall of impression point, which lies between your eyebrows. Also read: Doctor suggests tips to protect skin from heatwaves in summer | Exclusive Now, you can head to the actual yoga session. Start by warming up your body with a Surya Namaskar aka Sun Salutation. Next, head to pranayama practices aka breathing practices. Initially one should start with eleven cycles of breathing, and it can be increased to one hundred and twenty-one rounds. Here're some yoga poses that help relieve stress: Child's Pose Eagle's Pose Puppy pose Tabletop Position Mountain Pose Corpse Pose Child's Pose It is simple yet effective! Kneel on your mat and sit back on your heels with your legs together. Bend forward and let your chest touch your thighs. Rest your hands in the front. Mountain Pose To get to a mountain pose aka Tadasana, stand with your feet together, bring your hands above your head and stretch your body upwards. Eagle's Pose This yoga pose reduces stress and fatigue. Start with the Tadasana posture and then slightly bend your knees, lift your left foot up and, cross your left thigh over the right. Then hook the top of the foot behind your lower right calf. Cross your hands too. Also read: Doctor shares step-by-step skincare guide for working women | Exclusive Puppy Pose The puppy pose is a combination of the downward-facing dog and the child's pose. All you need to do is kneel and place your hands in the front. Exhale and move your buttocks halfway back towards your heels. look in front and breathe slowly. Tabletop Position Also known as Bharmanasana, the table-top position requires you to slowly move onto your hands and knees, placing your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Your palms should be on the floor, fingers facing forward with your weight evenly distributed on your palms. Centre your head in a neutral position and soften your gaze downward. Corpse Pose In the end, we have to talk about Savasana aka corpse pose, which is one of the most calming poses for managing stress. Lie down on your back, keeping your legs apart. Your palms should be facing upward. Close your eyes and relax your mind. Start breathing deeply and bring your attention to each part of your body. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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News reports said Wednesday that semen-filled balloons were being thrown at Lady Shri Ram students. LSR is a south Delhi women&#39;s&#39; college.&nbsp;

The matter apparently came to light after a student posted a story on Instagram. The student was taking a rickshaw when a balloon was thrown at her. It was only later that she realised that the balloon had had semen inside it.&nbsp;

Her Instagram post soon went viral.&nbsp;

The LSR Students&#39; Union meanwhile has asked police for increased protection.&nbsp;

The news reports quoted Delhi Police as saying they were trying to get a statement from the student. And that they had increased motorcycle patrolling in the area.&nbsp;

The reports quoted students from LSR as saying similar attacks had taken place in the past as well.&nbsp;

News reports said Wednesday that semen-filled balloons were being thrown at Lady Shri Ram students. LSR is a south Delhi women's' college. The matter apparently came to light after a student posted a story on Instagram.

News reports said Wednesday that semen-filled balloons were being thrown at Lady Shri Ram students. LSR is a south Delhi women's' college. The matter apparently came to light after a student posted a story on Instagram. The student was taking a rickshaw when a balloon was thrown at her. It was only later that she realised that the balloon had had semen inside it. Her Instagram post soon went viral. The LSR Students' Union meanwhile has asked police for increased protection. The news reports quoted Delhi Police as saying they were trying to get a statement from the student. And that they had increased motorcycle patrolling in the area. The reports quoted students from LSR as saying similar attacks had taken place in the past as well.

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"You can’t eat democracy. Human rights may sustain the spirit but not the body.”

This quote, from a speech by Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema at a US-sponsored Summit of Democracy, may be one of the most important keys to understanding why most of the world’s population live in countries whose leaders do not share Western values – and why a new world order now in the making might be dominated by China.

To avoid being branded as a US-centric event, the Summit of Democracy was co-hosted by Costa Rica, the Netherlands, South Korea and Zambia, whose leader’s speech was broadcast from Lusaka. The mostly virtual conference involved 120 countries and was part of an intense flurry of diplomatic activity in March and early April.

The one that made most headlines around the world was a three-day state visit to Moscow by Chinese President Xi Jinping just a few days after the International Criminal Court in The Hague issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes arising from Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Speculation that the visit would pave the way for a peaceful settlement of the conflict proved groundless. While China repeatedly abstained from United Nations votes condemning the Russian assault on Ukraine, the visit left no doubt that China’s need for a steady supply of Russian oil overrode concerns over violations of the UN&nbsp;charter, to which China subscribes.

To hear US&nbsp;intelligence analysts tell it, China is watching the war on Ukraine closely because it could provide lessons for a Chinese attack on Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of greater China.

Much to the anger of the Chinese government, Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, met the speaker of the US&nbsp;House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, in his home state of California in what Washington described as a transit stopover, not an official visit. McCarthy emphasized the need for the US&nbsp;to continue arms sales to Taiwan and strengthen economic cooperation.

Tsai-Ing-wen’s California stopover came at the tail end of a visit to Central America where her country suffered a painful defection a few days before her arrival: Honduras broke relations with Taiwan and officially established diplomatic ties with China.

It was an act of what some in the foreign policy community call checkbook diplomacy – China promised to finance a hydroelectric dam.

The Honduran defection left Taiwan with just 13 countries with which it has diplomatic ties. Since 2017, the Dominican Republic, Panama, El Salvador and Nicaragua all ditched Taiwan in favour of China.

Most of Latin America having formal ties with China allows it to play a prominent role in a region once described as “America’s backyard.” Between 2005 and 2020, China has invested more than $130 billion in Latin America, according to the United States Institute of Peace which says China-Latin America trade has risen so steadily that it is expected to reach more than $700 billion in the next ten years.

As to “you can’t eat democracy” – Chinese aid or loans are not tied to lectures on the observation of human rights and the importance of democratic governance.

That is an attitude appreciated in Africa, where China has long roots and U.S. companies have shied away from investing, complaining about poor infrastructure and corruption. China is less concerned and as a consequence, it has become Africa’s largest two-way trading partner, with $254 billion of business by 2021, according to statistics from the U.S. Institute for Peace.

“We switched from being the No. 1 trade partner or the No. 1 investment partner in two dozen countries, to China being the No.1 trade and investment partner,” Senator Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat who has worked on African issues in Congress, told reporters accompanying Harris. “Our challenge for this decade is to address that.”

It is as big a challenge as to expand American influence in Latin America.

“Most African countries are rightly unapologetic about their close ties to China,” Yemi Osinbajo, vice president of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, said in a tweet during an African tour by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. “China shows up where and when the West will not and/or are reluctant.”

Harris, who visited Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, was the latest and most senior of 18 American officials to visit Africa this year. Treasure Secretary Janet Yellen came in January and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visited Ethiopia and Nigeria in February.

The projects the vice president announced included about $1 billion of new programmes and investments empowering African businesswomen, $100 million for security assistance in West Africa and $500 million to facilitate trade with Tanzania.

President Joe Biden, who hosted a summit for African leaders in December, has promised to commit $55 billion to the African continent in the next few years but details have yet to be specified. African leaders tend to be wary of such commitments because it is never certain whether another administration will stick to them.

Biden’s predecessor, Donald Trump, did not endear himself to Africans by describing their continent as a place of “shithole countries.”

To tighten relations with African countries, the U.S. not only has to catch up with China’s advantage on projects already completed or in the works but also with Russian-African relations that are deep and go back to the Cold War, when the Soviet Union sided with African liberation movements.

Unlike the US, the Soviet Union provided both rhetorical and material support, including weapons, for groups fighting for an end to South Africa’s racist apartheid system.

That explains why of the 35 countries that abstained from last year’s U.N. General Assembly vote condemning the Russian assault on Ukraine, 17 were African. They included South Africa, Angola and Algeria.

While in the West, the outcome of the vote – 141 in favour – was hailed as evidence of overwhelming support for Western democratic values; it is worth noting that more than two-thirds of humankind live in countries governed by the fence-sitting abstainers. They include&nbsp;the world’s most populous countries, China and India.

As a result of the war on Ukraine, securing supply chains for critical minerals and materials such as battery metals which Africa has&nbsp;in abundance, has become ever more important. Brace yourself for fierce competition and assiduous courting.

(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)&nbsp;

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"You can’t eat democracy. Human rights may sustain the spirit but not the body.” This quote, from a speech by Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema at a US-sponsored Summit of Democracy, may be one of the most important keys to understanding why most of the world’s population live in countries whose leaders do not share Western values – and why a new world order now in the making might be dominated by China.

"You can’t eat democracy. Human rights may sustain the spirit but not the body.” This quote, from a speech by Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema at a US-sponsored Summit of Democracy, may be one of the most important keys to understanding why most of the world’s population live in countries whose leaders do not share Western values – and why a new world order now in the making might be dominated by China. To avoid being branded as a US-centric event, the Summit of Democracy was co-hosted by Costa Rica, the Netherlands, South Korea and Zambia, whose leader’s speech was broadcast from Lusaka. The mostly virtual conference involved 120 countries and was part of an intense flurry of diplomatic activity in March and early April. The one that made most headlines around the world was a three-day state visit to Moscow by Chinese President Xi Jinping just a few days after the International Criminal Court in The Hague issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes arising from Russia’s war on Ukraine. Speculation that the visit would pave the way for a peaceful settlement of the conflict proved groundless. While China repeatedly abstained from United Nations votes condemning the Russian assault on Ukraine, the visit left no doubt that China’s need for a steady supply of Russian oil overrode concerns over violations of the UN charter, to which China subscribes. To hear US intelligence analysts tell it, China is watching the war on Ukraine closely because it could provide lessons for a Chinese attack on Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of greater China. Much to the anger of the Chinese government, Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, met the speaker of the US House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, in his home state of California in what Washington described as a transit stopover, not an official visit. McCarthy emphasized the need for the US to continue arms sales to Taiwan and strengthen economic cooperation. Tsai-Ing-wen’s California stopover came at the tail end of a visit to Central America where her country suffered a painful defection a few days before her arrival: Honduras broke relations with Taiwan and officially established diplomatic ties with China. It was an act of what some in the foreign policy community call checkbook diplomacy – China promised to finance a hydroelectric dam. The Honduran defection left Taiwan with just 13 countries with which it has diplomatic ties. Since 2017, the Dominican Republic, Panama, El Salvador and Nicaragua all ditched Taiwan in favour of China. Most of Latin America having formal ties with China allows it to play a prominent role in a region once described as “America’s backyard.” Between 2005 and 2020, China has invested more than $130 billion in Latin America, according to the United States Institute of Peace which says China-Latin America trade has risen so steadily that it is expected to reach more than $700 billion in the next ten years. As to “you can’t eat democracy” – Chinese aid or loans are not tied to lectures on the observation of human rights and the importance of democratic governance. That is an attitude appreciated in Africa, where China has long roots and U.S. companies have shied away from investing, complaining about poor infrastructure and corruption. China is less concerned and as a consequence, it has become Africa’s largest two-way trading partner, with $254 billion of business by 2021, according to statistics from the U.S. Institute for Peace. “We switched from being the No. 1 trade partner or the No. 1 investment partner in two dozen countries, to China being the No.1 trade and investment partner,” Senator Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat who has worked on African issues in Congress, told reporters accompanying Harris. “Our challenge for this decade is to address that.” It is as big a challenge as to expand American influence in Latin America. “Most African countries are rightly unapologetic about their close ties to China,” Yemi Osinbajo, vice president of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, said in a tweet during an African tour by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. “China shows up where and when the West will not and/or are reluctant.” Harris, who visited Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, was the latest and most senior of 18 American officials to visit Africa this year. Treasure Secretary Janet Yellen came in January and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visited Ethiopia and Nigeria in February. The projects the vice president announced included about $1 billion of new programmes and investments empowering African businesswomen, $100 million for security assistance in West Africa and $500 million to facilitate trade with Tanzania. President Joe Biden, who hosted a summit for African leaders in December, has promised to commit $55 billion to the African continent in the next few years but details have yet to be specified. African leaders tend to be wary of such commitments because it is never certain whether another administration will stick to them. Biden’s predecessor, Donald Trump, did not endear himself to Africans by describing their continent as a place of “shithole countries.” To tighten relations with African countries, the U.S. not only has to catch up with China’s advantage on projects already completed or in the works but also with Russian-African relations that are deep and go back to the Cold War, when the Soviet Union sided with African liberation movements. Unlike the US, the Soviet Union provided both rhetorical and material support, including weapons, for groups fighting for an end to South Africa’s racist apartheid system. That explains why of the 35 countries that abstained from last year’s U.N. General Assembly vote condemning the Russian assault on Ukraine, 17 were African. They included South Africa, Angola and Algeria. While in the West, the outcome of the vote – 141 in favour – was hailed as evidence of overwhelming support for Western democratic values; it is worth noting that more than two-thirds of humankind live in countries governed by the fence-sitting abstainers. They include the world’s most populous countries, China and India. As a result of the war on Ukraine, securing supply chains for critical minerals and materials such as battery metals which Africa has in abundance, has become ever more important. Brace yourself for fierce competition and assiduous courting. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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