Health

Makarasana: Yoga for opening of the heart chakra


By Atul Vyas When the heart chakra is blocked, people often experience a kind of pressure against their chest, as if someone was pushing down against it. The tissue around the area may turn sore or tender to touch specially over the sternum. The shoulders may round forward in projection or the heart area may...

Matsyasana: The yoga for love


By Atul Vyas Some time back one Indian American lady came to me with a strange problem. She said she has a one year old son but she does not feel any love for him. I instantly knew that she has a problem with the fourth chakra called ‘Anahat', whose purpose is compassion, unconditional love...

The language and living system of Chakravarti world order


By Bal Ram Singh, PhD A system of chakra enlightened life needs life experience-based communication with others around us. Communication is a reality for humans, animals, plants, and even microbes. We all communicate things in one way or the other. Terms related to communication are community, commonality, communism, etc. The word communication is derived from the...

Anahatasana: Yoga for the Heart


By Atul Vyas The fourth chakra or heart chakra is the center of the entire chakra system. It connects the three lower physical and emotional centers to the three higher mental and spiritual centers or the chakras of the body. It is situated in the chest, at the center of the sternum. The sanskrit name of...

Foods to explore during your visit to Ayodhya


Ayodhya is not only known for its spiritual significance but also its local delicacies and street food. Right from flavorful Tehri to melt-in-mouth Peda, the city offers a culinary travelogue to its explorers. Here are a few options for those who are planning a trip to Ayodhya: Chaat Explore an array of chaat as you embark...

Bharmanasana: Yoga to counter lethargy


By Atul Vyas The third chakra is source of energy, and any imbalance in this chakra influences energy. This imbalance of the third chakra could be because of too little energy also. In this condition, person's energy level will be low because the energy is suppressed. Such people does not have the drive to fulfill their...

USDA estimates 21 million kids will get summer food benefits through new program in 2024


Washington: Nearly 21 million children in the U.S. and its territories are expected to receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent federal program, the United States Department of Agriculture announced last week. Thirty-five states, all five U.S. territories and four tribes opted into the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program, or Summer EBT, which...

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy show no link with suicide, FDA says


Washington: A preliminary review of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity shows no link with suicidal thoughts or actions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said.  But the agency also said officials cannot definitively rule out that “a small risk may exist” and that they’ll continue to look into reports regarding...

What is being ‘Ghosted’ and how to prevent it from happening to you


Have you been “ghosted” and don’t know why? Whether you’re a seasoned dater or fresh on the market, understanding ghosting can mean fewer surprises and bring romantic success. “To ‘ghost’ is to vanish from a romantic or prospective partner’s life. And when girls ghost on you – or guys – it can sting. Unfortunately, as...