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Yoga and Fitness Corner – PADA HASTASANA.
The term Padahastasana is a combination of the words pada (the Sanskrit word for ‘foot’), hasta (which means ‘hand’), and asana (meaning posture). Padahastasana strengthens the muscles of the limbs as well as the core and promotes good form which is why it is one of the most commonly recommended yoga postures for people who are interested in overall fitness and muscle flexibility. Technique: Stand in Tadasana [Feet together, Hands by the side of the body, Neck and Spine straight, Drop down the shoulders]. Inhale – slowly lift both hands upto shoulder level. Further Inhale-lift both hands above the head, biceps touching the ears. Exhale-bend half of the body from
Positive Change Agent – Nikhitha
Who can imagine that a young girl barely in her early twenties, (23 years) whose mother is a teacher and father a tailor, would start an NGO and that too to create awareness on Aero Space among children and college students! Well, that’s exactly what Nikhitha has done. She wanted to become an Air Force Pilot but was unable to match the required physical standards. To continue her passion, she joined Aero Space Engineering at Alliance College, Bangalore. During her studies she started an Aero Club to exchange and share information on space research, rockets etc. After that there was no stopping her. Despite getting numerous placements, Nikhitha and a
“My Hero, My Soldier”
“In times of war and not before, God and the soldier we adore. But in times of peace and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier slighted.” -Rudyard Kipling Indeed, in today’s times of relative peace, we have forgotten the war which is to be celebrated by the millions of Bharatiyas – Kargil. 26th July is Kargil Vijay Diwas. It is a day to remember our soldiers and to make a pledge to never forget the 527 brave hearts who sacrificed their life fighting for the motherland, the men who sacrificed their lives so that their Indian brothers and sisters could continue to live peacefully. Here are a
The Joy of Giving: A Student’s Experience
The visit to Nele Narendera was peaceful. I remember the time when I entered the orphanage along with my friends and bags full of gifts for the kids. One little boy was looking out of his window and that smile on his face, that happiness from the bottom of his heart, made me feel like I have won and achieved everything in life because it was the time when I did something for those kids without any reason. I was inside the orphanage and all I saw was smiles around me. This visit changed my thinking, my feelings, made an entirely new me. It taught me a life-long lesson that
Viveka Vikasa – Success Story
Volunteer :- Why are you being honest? Chandushree :- Because it is the best gift which I can give to myself, Sir. Volunteer :- What made you to take that decision? Chandushree :- Of course, the reason is DISHA classes ! Chandushree is a student of 10th standard in Basaveshwara school. She found a customer had forgotten his cellphone in her father’s shop. Immediately, she checked the ‘Contacts’ list, and informed the customer’s mother about the phone being left behind. The customer retrieved his phone and praised Chandushree for her honesty. Team Disha is regularly conducting sessions on Values from past 4 years. It was one such session on ‘Honesty’ that
Summary Report of Activities of Viveka Vikasa – July, 2018
Life Skills and Values workshop for students in rayadurga, Andhra pradesh The students workshop was conducted on Life Skills and Values, organized by Rayadurga Girls High School, Rayadurga on July 23rdfor 9thfrom 11am to 4:45pm for 200 students. Session took for Confidence, Public Speaking, Stage Fear & Memory. With activities of Goal Settings, Creativity, Team Work & Problem Solving. On July 24th for 10th & 1st PU from 11am to 3:30 for 120 students in Kasturbagandhi Girls Residential School. Session took for Motivation, Art of Story Telling, BodyLanguage, Eye Contact, and Concentration. With activities of Hard Work & Smart Work, Planning for Goal Settings. On July25th2018 from 10:15am to 5:00pm
Success Story – Spark of Teachership
After attending our “Prerana – A Journey from Teacher to Guru”, 15 teachers Mastihali school were motivated that the next day itself the Head Master of the school and rest of the teachers discussed about the changes which they can bring to the quality of students. They started to adopt shlokas, meditation in assembly and many other teaching methodologies in teaching. The teachers of the school are conducting many activities in school and trying their best to bring out the best in students.
Viveka Vikasa Report for the month of June 2018
Life Skills and Values workshop for students On June 9th The students workshop was conducted on Life Skills and Values organized by SVVN PU College, Chandapura on 9th June 2018 from 10:00am to 4:30pm. 140 students were split into two batches, who are going to take up their public exams this year. The students were motivated and learnt about setting goals, study techniques and also managing time from various activities. Half-day personality development workshops Half-day personality development workshop on the theme “know yourself, know your country and culture” was conducted in the schools mentioned below. The students enjoyed the workshop with great enthusiasm and learnt everything which was thought to
Parivrtta Trikonasana – Step by step with benefits
Parivrtta Trikonasana: In Sanskrit, ‘parivrtta’ means revolved; ‘trikona’ means triangle, and ‘asana’ means posture. Parivrtta trikonasana is a standing plus twisting yogasana that is regarded as a perfect balancing pose. Technique: Stand in Tadasana [Feet together, Hands by the side of the body, Neck and Spine straight, Drop down the shoulders]. Take a deep inhalation and with a jump spread the legs apart sideways 3 to 3.5 feet. Raise the arms sideways, in line with shoulders, palms facing down. Turn the right foot sideways 90 degrees to the right. Turn the left foot 60 degrees to the right, keeping the left leg stretched out and tightened at the knee. Exhale,
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay – My Inspiration
She was born in 1903 in Mangalore, Karnataka. Married at the tender age of 14 years, she became a widow after just two years; but didn’t let that mess up her life. She went to London for her further education and on returning to India, she waded into the freedom struggle by joining the Indian National Congress in 1923. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay has many firsts to her credit. She was the first woman freedom fighter arrested by the British during the Salt Satyagraha for violating the salt laws. She was the first Indian woman who stood in an election for political office in 1926. She founded the All India Women’s Conference
BSF martyr’s son keeps father’s legacy alive
Living up to the name of his Border Security Force (BSF) martyr father, 22-year-old Kshitij Sharma of Kota has become an army officer after passing out from the Indian Military Academy (IMA). Subhash Sharma, a deputy commandant in BSF, was killed in Jammu and Kashmir on April 16, 1996. He was conferred the President’s Police Medal for gallantry (posthumously) in 1997. However, his wife, Babita Sharma, made a decision to send their son to the Indian Army one day. “I never considered myself to be a widow. My husband was a martyr and they are immortal, so I decided to send my son to the Indian Army to keep his