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Calm the mind and body with simple yoga breath practices

Pranayama breathwork enhances vitality, lung capacity, and mental clarity by balancing body and mind. Slow, nasal breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, promotes relaxation, boosts oxygen flow, and supports emotional regulation for overall well-being.
22 September 2025, 09:36 AM
22 September 2025, 09:36 AM
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Yoga: Path to a healthier heart

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world.
16 September 2025, 08:15 AM
16 September 2025, 08:15 AM
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Walk, talk, burn fat: The magic of Zone 2 cardio

Zone 2 cardio, like brisk walking, boosts fat burning, heart health, and mood by training at 60–70% of max heart rate. It enhances metabolism, energy, and cortisol balance without intense strain, supporting sustainable fitness.
3 May 2025, 08:26 AM
3 May 2025, 08:26 AM
how yoga helps prevent dementia

Preventing dementia through yoga

High cortisol levels — produced during prolonged stress — can damage the hippocampus
24 April 2025, 09:34 AM
24 April 2025, 09:34 AM
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The hidden crisis: Exclusion of women from wellness spaces in Bangladesh

A woman’s self-actualisation, growth, and productivity are directly tied to her well-being. When women are deprived of holistic wellness, it affects families,
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM
how yoga can help you

How wellness retreats can boost mental health

Wellness retreats offer a transformative break from routine, blending meditation, yoga, and nature’s healing power. They promote inner peace, rejuvenation, and personal growth, providing tools to return home refreshed, balanced, and reconnected with oneself.
27 January 2025, 07:29 AM
27 January 2025, 07:29 AM
Sankalpa: Your personal mantra for a meaningful year

Sankalpa: Your personal mantra for a meaningful year

A sankalpa, often translated as “intention” or “resolve,” is a heartfelt vow that aligns your inner purpose with your actions. Unlike traditional New Year’s resolutions that focus on external achievements, a sankalpa emerges from your core desires and is rooted in a sense of self-awareness.
5 January 2025, 11:19 AM
5 January 2025, 11:19 AM
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Kundalini Rising / Unlocking the secrets to a longer health span

By improving health span, individuals can enjoy an extended period of productivity, independence, and joy.
22 December 2024, 08:10 AM
22 December 2024, 08:10 AM

Finding Fatima

WHO would have guessed, that the world-wide-web would make it possible to empower a little extremely poor girl in Rampal, a remote corner of Bangladesh?
9 September 2014, 18:00 PM

Extreme poverty in the CHT context

To gaze upon a case study of redistribution of wealth in the wrong direction – from the poorest to the richest - one has only to drive through the hills of Bandarban.
30 August 2014, 18:00 PM
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Manifesto for The Extreme Poor

Manifesto for The Extreme Poor
3 May 2014, 18:00 PM

Barriers to climbing out of extreme poverty

"OVERCOMING poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice. Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings” -- Nelson Mandela
10 March 2014, 18:00 PM
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