Lakshay Jindal

What Is Yoga? Yoga is a vast collection of spiritual techniques and practices aimed at integrating mind, body, and spirit to achieve a state of enlightenment or oneness with the universe.  What is normally thought of as “yoga” in the West is really Hatha Yoga, one of the many paths of yoga. The different paths of yoga emphasise different approaches and techniques but ultimately lead to the same goal of unification and enlightenment.  Hatha Yoga attains the union of mind-body-spirit through a practice of: asanas (yoga postures),  pranayama (yoga breathing),  mudra (body gestures) and shatkarma (internal cleansing).  These physical practices are used to purify the body and cultivate prana (life-force energy). Modern Hatha Yoga does not emphasize many of these esoteric practices and instead focuses more on the physical yoga postures. Yoga is in no way exclusive—being able to practice yoga does not matter how old you are, how much you weigh, what you ...

From a young age we all strive to form friendships, to feel that special moment of ‘oh yes, you get me’ as kindred spirits meet, cautiously at first then unconsciously a life-long friendship is cemented. To have even one two o’clock in the morning friend, on whom to call without fear of disturbing in moments of need, fear, sadness or even celebration  is a blessing indeed. The subject of friends has been on my mind this week as a dear and very close friend celebrated her birthday. As I bombarded her email with birthday messages, some posted here today, the sentimental and poignant quotations struck a chord with me.  Only our truest friends know us to the core, the inner worries, the films and books that will bring us to tears of laughter. Only lifelong friends from young know the ‘whole’ us, events at school, childhood, teenage years that are so instrumental in forming the person of today. Only with them can you reminisce about the broken hearts of young love, the friends...

  Determination is part motivation and part support Motivation to do tasks yourself, Motivation from your family But what do those people do when they don't have  You know the motivation the black panthers had to fight the power  The motivation that Martin had to to have a dream The motivation that rosa had not to move The motivation that Harriet had to move slaves to freedom The motivation that slaves had to work all day picking cotton but still sang those ***** spirituals to get them through the day Motivation leading to determination that a race won't be held down by anyone  But I wonder where that is today...

EDUCTION SYSTEM OF INDIA Education is one of the most vital part of our life. India today is the second largest higher education network in the world. Universities in India are set up by the Central or the State Governments by the means of legislation, while colleges are established by either State Governments or private bodies / trusts. All colleges are affiliated to some university.  The structure of higher education consists of three years of education after 12 years of school education leading to arts and science and four-five years in professional fields like engineering and medical. But the system of education in India is not up to the mark. 25% of the Indian population is illiterate. Only 7% of the population that goes to school managed to graduate and only 15% of those who enrol manage to make it to high school and achieve a place in the higher education system.  A few reasons why education in India is given less importance in some areas are as follows: 80% of sch...

  A student’s perspective on the New Education Policy, 2020 The New Education Policy’s ideals, as encapsulated in the beginning of the document, include the -  “complete realization and liberation of the self”,  re-establishment of teachers as  “the most respected and essential members of our society” , and the provision of access to education for students from all backgrounds despite  “inherent obstacles”  .  Overall, The NEP aims at  “instilling knowledge of India and its varied social, cultural, and technological needs, its inimitable artistic, language, and knowledge traditions, and its strong ethics in India’s young people is considered critical for purposes of national pride, self-confidence, self-knowledge, cooperation, and integration”. There are also some drastic changes that have been envisioned in the policy. For one, the change of the schooling structure from 10+2 to 5+3+3+4, consisting of 5 years of foundational schooling (ages 3 to 8...

As per a recent Study, it was found that, nearly 5% of India’s population suffers from common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, and 1-2% are battling severe mental disorders.  Although most discussions about wellness revolve around the impact exercise and a balanced diet have on physical health, there’s a growing awareness about the role they play in improving emotional well-being as well. What you eat can guide your moods Our brain requires a constant supply of fuel, which comes from the food we eat. So it stands to reason that what we eat directly affects the structure and function of our brain and, ultimately, our mood. Eating high-quality food that contains a lot of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, nourish the brain. On the other hand, diets high in refined sugars or processed food are harmful to the brain and can lead to mood disorders such as  depression .  Also, almost 90% of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps mediate moods, is produced in ...

THE UNSEEN WALL! A COVID INSPIRED WRITEUP Looking around I see these walls, These dull brown walls, These four sharp walls, These lonely but united walls.   So constricting yet so welcoming   They will hold you tight, As long as you’re alright, They will keep you warm, Helping you mourn.   The holes in the wall let me see, That very tree.   It reminds me!   It reminds me of those days, Where nothing went my way, Where I skipped through the grass And wasn’t looking through stained glass.   It reminds me of the times I didn’t spend alone, Before any of this was known.   Before the drama and the trauma, Before the pain and the rain.   Before the deaths and the threats.   Making me wonder if I was ever alone, Away from home.   Oh, what a shame it would be! To leave these four walls and flee.

  Any illness is related with psychological or behavioural indication which is associated with either a painful or distressing symptom or an impairment in one or more important areas of functioning.  Lunacy in particular their treatments, have started receiving more attention now as compared to the past.  There has already been observed much research and discussion related to the psychological effects of the pandemic and I don’t wish to add to the growing burden of statistics. In a lame language, the ever-needed awareness related to mental health, the importance of social connectedness, the need for self-care and the traditional neglect of public health have been uncovered by the Covid-19 outbreak. For every person suffering from a diagnosed mental health condition, be it: ·        Depression,  ·        Anxiety disorder, ·        Schizophrenia,  ·    ...