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Today, July 21st is celebrated as Guru Purnima, a revered festival in honour of academic and spiritual leaders.Here we look at the origins of this festival, its importance and the rituals associated with it.What is Guru Purnima and how did it start? Guru Purnima is a festival that honours the respected relationship between a Guru and a disciple.The word “Guru” comes from Sanskrit and means one who removes the darkness of ignorance and ignorance from our lives.It is made from the roots “gu” meaning “darkness” and “ru” meaning “removal of darkness.” Thus, a guru is one who removes the darkness…

Amid the wealth of commentary and analysis about the decline of American religiosity over the past few decades, surprisingly little attention has been paid to the impact of how people actually spend their time.Instead, public debate has centered on a wide range of concerns and controversies that are often seen as causing an erosion of faith commitments, ranging from growing political polarization to disagreements over identity, sexuality and gender.While all of these no doubt play a role and continue to merit attention, some new data on American priorities as reflected in how Americans spend their time adds another important perspective…

As the monsoon season has begun, we Rupal Shabnam TyagiWe spoke to the aromatherapy expert, perfumer, organic skin formulator, and co-founder of Wikka about essential oils that can help with skin problems during the monsoon season. Read on to find out our full conversation in this article. Best essential oils for monsoon season Q: What is your brand’s philosophy when creating essential oil blends for wellness? “Wicca is based on the principles of aromatherapy and essential oils play a vital role in holistic healing. The idea is to promote a life of contentment and harmony by addressing the physical, mental…

Women’s bone health is increasingly at risk from a lack of Vitamin D, a vital nutrient also known as the “sunshine vitamin.” This important vitamin is essential for keeping bones strong and preventing diseases such as osteoporosis and arthritis. However, experts are sounding the alarm about Vitamin D deficiency, especially among women who are more susceptible to bone-related problems. Vitamin D plays a pivotal role in absorbing calcium, which is essential for bone strength. Without sufficient vitamin D, calcium supplements alone will not be effective. Deficiency of vitamin D makes bones weak and brittle, making them more susceptible to fractures…

A Pointe-Claire naturopathic doctor has been ordered by a court to pay a $120,000 fine for illegally practicing medicine and misleading people into believing he had the authority to perform procedures only permitted to members of the Quebec Medical Association. In her decision issued on Friday, Quebec Provincial Court Justice Mylène Grégoire took into account the fact that the medical association has been trying for several years before various organisations to put an end to Ken Montisambert’s “illegal” medical practice, Novo Info reports. In 2014, a court issued an injunction severely restricting the practice of osteopaths and naturopaths: the medical…

The first records supporting this were found in India and date back over 1500 years. The Dharmatrata meditation scriptures, written by Buddhist communities, describe a range of practices and include reports of symptoms of depression and anxiety that can occur after meditation. They also detail cognitive abnormalities associated with episodes of psychosis, dissociation, and depersonalization (when people feel the world is “unreal”).Over the past eight years, there has been an explosion of scientific research in this area, and these studies show that side effects are not uncommon.A 2022 study of 953 people who meditate regularly in the United States showed…

THE DICTIONARY defines the word “Guru” as a teacher, a guide, an expert. But to one who has a Guru in their life, he is all of these and more. So the natural question is, what is “more”?I became a coach nearly 20 years ago. I have coached many athletes and have achieved great results in sports. But does that make me a guru? No, someone who teaches techniques is something else, and I think the word guru is too sacred and powerful. Someone’s Master And if the disciple leaves, he accepts them so that the disciple does not leave.…

CHENNAI: The state health department has invited applications for admission to the three-year postgraduate programme in Medicine (Yoga and Naturopathy) at the Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences, Chengalpet, for the academic year 2024-25. Application forms and brochures can be downloaded from the website (www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in) from July 21. The last date for submission of applications is 5.30 pm on August 5. Admission to the course will be on merit, based on performance in the entrance test.We also recently published the following articles:Applications are invited for the post of TNERC ChairmanThe government…

’90s pop sensation Rageshwari She was at the height of her career as a singer and actor when Bell’s palsy left half of her face paralyzed and her voice slurred in 2000. She recovered through yoga and meditation and started a new life as a mindfulness speaker and life coach. The 48-year-old has since moved to London after marrying human rights lawyer Sudhanshu Swaroop. Neha Bhayana She talks about her eight-year-old daughter, Samaya, and the joys of doing nothing.Although my doctor told me that I would not be able to conceive naturally, I was able to conceive. What is your…

Body Bar Pilates plans to expand nationwide after opening a new headquarters in Fort Worth in June.The new facility, located at 3236 W. Seventh St., is 2,400 square feet and features corporate offices, conference rooms and state-of-the-art training facilities. The new headquarters will also feature a newly renovated Body Bar Pilates studio and serve as a central hub for hands-on business training for new owners, studio managers and fitness managers. “The opening of our new headquarters marks an important milestone for Body Bar Pilates,” said Camille McCollum, president and chief operating officer. “This facility underscores our company’s focus on supporting…