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Yoga for Physical & Mental Health

By Radhika Iyer Talati

Yoga is a way of life, it’s not the physical postures that we generally see but an integrated system. Of the mind and body that work in unison to pass on good health and a calm mind to its practitioner. So if you’ve practiced some asanas today chances are that you are feeling more relaxed.

Practicing Yoga regularly offers an array of physical and mental health benefits for all. If you are the one coping with either a surgery or bad health. You can make its practice an integral part of your healing, literally hastening the process of recovery. Combine with that some breath work and a little meditation and you have a winner!

Traditional asana practice under a trained yoga instructor will help you improve muscle tone, provide strength to your body. And increase your endurance both mentally as well as physically. Asanas have the capacity to make you more flexible while improving posture helping you to develop core strength. And most importantly, correct the breathing process.

Yoga relaxes you and even helps you sleep better. A bedtime yoga routine is known to enhance deep sleep thus increasing mental energy thereby eliminating the occurrence of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Participating in yoga classes is also known to help you connect with a community of like-minded people that can provide you with an environment of more spiritually active individuals.

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Physically, several asanas such as the plank, downward dog, cobra and pigeon help build upper-body strength. Standing poses like the tree, warrior and triangle enhance strength in your hamstrings, quadriceps and abdomen. When practiced correctly, almost all the postures build core strength strengthening the knees and tightening abdominal muscles.

Practicing yoga also increases your range of motion preventing degenerative arthritis and slip disc. It pumps up blood circulation, delivering more oxygenated blood to fill up the body. Actions of twisting, inversions, forward and backward bending, isometric holds, lunging, squatting and most importantly, holding these postures throw out carbon deposits from internal organs facilitating deep physical and mental relaxation.

So if you have not already started, practice yoga today onwards to reduce swelling in the joints, calm your blood pressure and boost levels of hemoglobin and red blood cells in the body.

Experience a new you on that 6 X 3 mat that allows you to broaden your horizon and expand your consciousness. Go grab a mat, find a qualified instructor and flow with the movements of the asanas, breathe flawlessly with pranayama and find that stillness with Dhyan….experience bliss!

About the Author

Radhika Iyer Talati, Founder of Raa Foundation &Anahata Organics, Yogini, Mountaineer and a Philanthropist

Yoga for yoga for Physical & Mental Health

Rizzle App associates with ‘Shershaah’

Rizzle, India’s short video app has announced its association with Shershaah starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. It follows several other successful associations with hit movies like Coolie no. 1, Roohi, and more.

Siddharth & Kiara- Bollywood’s hottest new duo have asked their fans to create Filmi & Rimix videos. On Rizzle using the movie’s songs. The songs were instant hits and garnered some next-level engagement on the leading short video platform.

Both the celebrities expressed their excitement and support for Rizzle. There have already been over thousands of Rimix & Filmi videos made on the track #Raataanlambiyan.

Speaking about the overall association Sapna Patel, the Marketing Director of Rizzle, shares.“We are delighted to be associated with Shehershaah. Our creators are going gaga by creating several thousands of Filmi and Rimix videos on Raatan Lambiyaan, Ranjha, and other tracks from the movie.”

Sana Afreen, CCO & Staff Program Manager at Rizzle, adds, “Rizzle is the No.1 place for creators to create all kinds of videos. And due to our association with labels like Sony Music and Aditya Music, creators have a library of hit songs of diverse genres to choose from.”

Rizzle has been on an innovation roll and attracted video creators. With its exciting and easy-to-use features like Titan, Templates, Filmi, and Rimix. The short video platform is conquering the market with its AI-ML-driven technology and user-friendly interface.

Never Before Seen Footage of Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh

Earlier this week, the internet was buzzing with excitement as some of Bollywood and Television’s biggest names were spotted together on set. Some leaked footage showed Bollywood’s most loved couple Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh sporting some glamorous looks and having a fun time on set. Spotted alongside the dynamic duo were television’s most popular faces and reality stars and gym buddies Prince Narula and Karan Kundrra along with Karishma Tanna, Asha Negi and more.

A few days ago, celebrity choreographer Terrence Lewis and actor Karan Kundrra took to their social media to post exclusive images from the sets with Riteish, Genelia, Asha Negi, Prince Narula and more that left fans wondering what’s coming next. Since Nia Sharma and Karan Kundrra worked together for a show by Flipkart Video, some fans are hoping for a new show in the works, a lot of the fans were quick to guess that the celebrities have come together to shoot the season 2 of Flipkart Video’s hit show Ladies Vs Gentleman, also hosted by Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh.

While the details of the project that they are working on are yet to be officially revealed, the footage showed the stars striking a pose together and sharing a few laughs on set. Will there be a season 2 of this show? Or will fans be left wanting more? Only time will tell.

Select CITYWALK Pays Tribute to the Heroes of Our Times

Select CITYWALK – Delhi’s shopping centre offers a poignant tribute to the heroes who stepped up to help those most in need in the grip of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic this year. Featuring real people who brought smiles, hope and relief to countless suffering citizens during the dreaded second wave, this campaign reminds us that we all have the potential to make a difference. Titled “TheCitySalutesYou”, the campaign features six individuals who went above the line of duty to deliver support and relief to many.

Join in on the campaign as it shares the journey of covid heroes where they talk about the motivation that pushed them to help people out to the best of their capacity and the moment when they realised, they need to step up and do something for the humanity. The moving campaign brings together, Harteerath Singh of Hemkunt Foundation, who helped thousands of families by providing free oxygen across the country to Nandini Ghosh of The Good Food Project who fed crematorium workers during the pandemic, Saleem Khan and Harsimar of Little India Foundation who donated food to the needy, to standup comedian Amit Tandon and Psychologist Divija Bhasin who put smiles on people’s faces during those grim times and brought them hope and positivity.

The campaign features these covid heroes dressed head to toe in a chosen collection from popular fashion brands, namely Ted Baker, Onitsuka Tiger, Adidas Originals, Massimo Dutti, Aldo, Gant, CK, Zara, Mango, Brooks Brothers, Steve Madden, Dune, Charles and Keith. The campaign presents them in a stylish, yet very relatable content, showing how ordinary citizens, just like us can raise the bar and bring so much change if they put their mind to it. It is a tribute to the hero in all of us, who can do so much more with just a step forward in the right direction.

Speaking on the initiative, Mr Yogeshwar Sharma, Executive Director & CEO, Select Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. said, “This initiative is an effort from our side to recognize and appreciate organizations and individuals who have come forward to fight the pandemic. It is an honour for us to bring them together and salute their courage, grit and unseen efforts.”

On being a part of the campaign Harteerath Singh of The Hemkunt Foundation said, “It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of this campaign. It’s very thoughtful of Select City Walk to honour COVID heroes. I hope it inspires many others to come forward and support those in need not just during the pandemic but generally in life too. Big ups to the entire team for putting forward this unique campaign!”

Psychologist Divija Bhasin commented, “It was really exciting to be a part of this campaign as I’ve never been styled before or done a photoshoot. It made me feel special and believe that the work I do is being seen and appreciated by people. These kind of campaigns make all the time, effort and work I do worth it as they make me believe that I am actually doing something that is bringing a change in the society”.

With this campaign Select CITYWALK aims to highlight the efforts of all individuals and communities who have joined hands to uplift human spirit and come out of the trying times as warriors.

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Multiple variant COVID19 infection is possible, and can be worrisome – act wisely

By Dr Sanjith Saseedharan, Consultant & Head Critical Care, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim – A Fortis Associate ~

Recently a young doctor from Assam was found to be infected with the Alpha and Delta variants of COVID19. This has caused a lot of anxiety among caregivers and patients alike. Given the anticipation of the third wave, these developments are significant to prepare for future outbreaks.

Giving a ray of hope, senior scientists inform that dual infection may not be associated with severe illness. To back that stance, doctors from Assam have reported that the patients with dual infection had a mild sore throat, body ache & Insomnia, and recovered without hospitalization. Although this is one of the few such cases recorded with SARS-CoV-2 – and a lot of evidence still needs to be gathered – it is understood that infections with multiple strains are possible. However, its impact and its relation to mortality is still unknown, as cases are far too less to make robust conclusions. Scientists are working on gathering more evidence. This has also raised questions about how these viruses may interact in an infected person, and what it could mean for generating new variants. However, majority of dual infections around the world have been noticed in individuals who were unvaccinated to partially vaccinated.

Having said that, multiple strain infections is a reality and can become a concern especially in people who are not vaccinated. If you take the example of the UK, wherein the Delta and Alpha variant is quite prevalent, such instances are not found. This is also because the maximum of their population is vaccinated, and so the chances of reinfections or severe infections become less.

Back in India, not even 40% of our population is fully vaccinated. There are several people who haven’t been vaccinated and that can be a cause of concern for us. Researchers say that reinfection and multiple infections are possible, and that people must continue to follow guidelines, whether they have had antibodies or not. Moreover, people who have already had COVID19 should still take the vaccine when their turn comes. Vaccination is key to build adequate and appropriate defense against COVID19. But along with this, following COVID19 norms is equally important.

Remember, the risks of getting COVID19 are higher in crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces, where infected people spend long periods of time together in close proximity. These environments are where there is a high likelihood of the virus to spread through respiratory droplets or aerosols more easily. Hence simple things like keeping the room ventilated by opening the windows, keeping indoor meetings short & and less crowded, may go a long way in preventing the spread of this virus. Outdoor gatherings are safer than indoor ones, particularly if indoor spaces are small and without good ventilation.

Follow these rules to safeguard yourself:

Wear a face mask, as advised
Maintain at least six feet of distance between yourself and others
Avoid large gatherings
While socializing with family and friends, maintain social distancing
Get vaccinated as soon as you are eligible
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with soap & water
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze
Clean and disinfect surfaces frequently especially those which are regularly touched, such as door handles, faucets and phone screens

Above all, try and have a healthy lifestyle – eat right, eat healthy, exercise regularly, sleep well, and stay protected.

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Karma Group announces new hotel in Andalusia, Spain

Karma Group announces its latest acquisition in Andalucia, Spain. Set within a state forest in the Sierras, Karma La Herriza comprises over 30 large suites, restaurants, bars and an outdoor pool with pristine views. The beautiful country estate will undergo renovations shortly, with a timeline to open in Easter 2022 making it the Group’s first property in Spain.

Nestled in 25 acres of natural woodland, at more than 600 metres above sea level, Karma La Herriza is a tranquil oasis, perfect for those wanting to relax in unspoilt Spanish nature, away from the hustle and bustle. However, for those wanting to explore the area, the hotel is in prime location for exploring the heart of the real Andalusia with its Natural Parks, Castles and charming white villages.

Nearby is the postcard perfect white-walled Puebla Blanco village of Gaucin, with a host of fine restaurants and attractions as well as the beautiful hill town of Ronda. Close to Karma La Herriza is the gate to “Parque Natural de los Alcornocales” where a 16 km track takes visitors all the way through the forest, leading to the local road for the white village of Ubrique, world famous for its leather crafts.

Iconic beaches just 45 minutes away, include the Costa del Sol and the vibrant town of Marbella. Other Andalusian treasures including Seville and Jerez are only a short distance further and the airports of Gibraltar and Malaga are easily accessible.

John Spence, Chairman and Founder of Karma Group commented: ‘Having a resort in Spain is a true pleasure for Karma and myself given the history of my time in this magnificent country. I know all members and guests will truly love this property’.

The addition of Karma La Herriza will bring Karma Group’s portfolio to 35 operating properties in 11 countries, with more resorts excitingly under development to be announced. Website
www.karmagroup.com

RAKSHABANDHAN GITING OPTIONS

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BELVEDERE VODKA

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Belvedere vodka presents Belvedere Pure made with high quality Polska rye, purified water and a distillation process by fire to cherish your siblings this Raksha Bhandhan and make their day even more special – be it shaken or stirred. Made With Nature – Made from only Polska rye, purified water and a distillation process by fire, Belvedere contains zero additives, is certified kosher, and is produced in accordance with the legal regulations of Polska vodka that dictate nothing can be added.

RAKSHABANDHAN GIFTING

Ikai Asai

Ikai Asai is a homegrown, homeware brand, created in collaboration with artisans, artists and designers from India.

Spearheaded by Founder Ananya Birla & CEO Kanupriya Verma, Ikai Asai first launched at Maison Et Objet, Paris in January 2020, with its offering including a range of soulful and small-batch products to rediscover local craftsmanship and the artisanal industry.

Through the process of co-creation with collaborators, the aesthetic vision rests on four collections inspired by various moods; and in highlight for RAKSHABANDHAN; to celebrate the never-ending love between brothers and sisters, Ikai Asai offers a variety of products that make for ideal gifts to honour the selfless love and blessings for your siblings.

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adidas Originals and Bad Bunny Launch Brand New Forum – Back to School Sneaker

adidas Originals and Bad Bunny return with an evocative new take on the Forum silhouette. Inspired by the Puerto Rican cultural icon’s experience of growing up. And going to school, the Bad Bunny Forum – Back to School is an invitation to the next generation to redefine. And reimagine their everyday uniforms.

Designed to empower individual expression, the bold take on the classic court sneaker features. A triple black premium leather upper, matched with suede overlays, and a buckle fastening. The uncompromising silhouette is then finished off with co-branded sock-liners, polka-dot laces. And Bad Bunny’s instantly recognizable logo printed on a bright yellow component of the outsole.

Accompanying the launch of the Bad Bunny Forum – Back to School silhouette is a playfully authentic campaign. That features a number of young school students as they reclaim their educational environments. Championing the notion that the rebels of today are the leaders of tomorrow; the campaign film shines a light on each young person’s individual personality as they reinterpret their uniforms.

About Bad Bunny:

Bad Bunny is a multi-platinum recording artist, multiple Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winner. Who consistently manages to break international barriers and dismantle cultural norms, becoming a global icon of culture and entertainment. In 2020, he was named “Composer of the Year” by ASCAP. Bad Bunny became the first male reggaeton artist to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. And the only male Latin artist to grace the cover of The New York Times Magazine. With his unparalleled impact on massive audiences. This year Bad Bunny was proclaimed the biggest pop star in the world by Bloomberg.

This year, the artist quickly sold out tickets to his upcoming tour, “El Último Tour del Mundo 2022,”. And made history by achieving the best-performing sales day on Ticketmaster for any tour since 2018. He continued to break records with his latest single, “Yonaguni,” which marked the biggest streaming debut for a Spanish song on Spotify, ranking #3 on the global Top 200. The song amassed more than 20 million combined streams across digital platforms on its first day of release alone.

His most recent album, “El Último Tour del Mundo” debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Becoming the first album entirely in Spanish to reach said position in the 64-year history of the all-genre chart. The artist has had his entire discography on the Billboard 200, with his last four albums in the Top 10 and his first album, “X100PRE” at #11. He closed 2020 as the #1 Global artist on Spotify, and Billboard’s #1 Latin artist for the second consecutive year. Bad Bunny is one of the Latin artists with the most entries on the global “Hot 100” chart, with a total of 38 hits on the chart.

About adidas Originals:

Inspired by the rich sporting heritage of adidas – one of the world’s leading sports brands and a global designer and developer of athletic footwear and apparel – adidas Originals is a lifestyle brand founded in 2001. With the adidas archive at its foundation, adidas Originals continues to evolve the brand’s legacy through its commitment to product innovation and its ability to filter the creativity and courage found on courts and sporting arenas through the lens of contemporary youth culture. Marked by the iconic Trefoil logo that was first used in 1972 and championed by those that continue to shape and define creative culture, adidas Originals continues to lead the way as the pioneering sportswear brand for the street.

Launching on August 17^th , the Bad Bunny Forum sneaker is priced at INR 14,999 for adults and INR 7,999 for kids and will be available online at shop.adidas.co.in and at select stores.