#Paris: A man and a woman demonstrate #dining under a plastic shield

Paris: A man and a woman demonstrate dining under a plastic shield Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in a restaurant of Paris. As restaurants in food-loving France prepare to reopen, some are investing in lampshade-like plastic shields to protect diners from the virus. The strange-looking contraptions are among experiments restaurants are trying around the world as they try to lure back clientele while keeping them virus-free.

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10 Minutes of #Yoga to Jumpstart Your Work Day

Tree Pose

From chair pose, stand straight up with both of your feet on the ground. Shift your weight into your right foot.
Lift your left leg and bend through your left knee.
Bring your left foot to the inside of your right calf or inner right thigh—you can put the bottom of your foot anywhere on your standing leg, just avoid putting pressure on your right knee!
Stand tall to engage your standing leg, and press your left knee slightly outward. Arms can come together at heart center, or lift up like tadasana.
Keep your balance steady by focusing one thing in front of you that is not moving.
Balance for a couple of breaths, then do the other side.

Warrior II

Exhale to spin your right heel down. On an inhale, lift your torso up as arms reach out wide.
Your left knee is directly atop your left ankle. Pull your belly in, stack your shoulders over your hips and keep equal weight in both of your feet.

Draw your left knee toward your left pinkie toe. Look past your left hand, and ignite the muscles throughout your arms as your pelvis sinks down.
Hold here for 3-5 breaths.
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Mindfulness- #Health-10 reasons to practice meditation

Mindfulness refers to our ability to be fully present at any given moment, completely aware of what we’re doing and how we’re feeling. When we’re being mindful, we are not easily distracted or overwhelmed by our surroundings and what is happening around us.

Slide 2 of 31: The clue, of course, is in the name: mindful meditation can do wonders for our mental state.
For the mind : The clue, of course, is in the name: mindful meditation can do wonders for our mental state. increase positive emotions while decreasing negative emotions and stress.

Mindfulness meditation is often shrouded in mystery, but in reality it’s very easy to practice. Simply find a good position and tune into your body, perhaps focusing on the breath to start with. As soon as you notice your mind has wandered, gently refocus it and rejoin the moment. 

There are a number of ways in which mindfulness can improve our experience of life. Check out this gallery to explore some of the main benefits of mindfulness meditation.

Slide 5 of 31: Studies have shown that mindfulness can have a positive effect on the body as well as the mind.
For the body : Studies have shown that mindfulness can have a positive effect on the body as well as the mind.
One study shows that mindfulness can boost the immune system.
Slide 9 of 31: Research has shown that it helps us to ignore distractions and focus on the task at hand.
Improve focus
Research has shown that it helps us to ignore distractions and focus on the task at hand.
Slide 10 of 31: It also improves our memory and ability to remember information.
Improve focus
It also improves our memory and ability to remember information.
Slide 13 of 31: Studies have shown that mindfulness increases activity in the area of the brain responsible for understanding the needs of others.
More compassion
Studies have shown that mindfulness increases activity in the area of the brain responsible for understanding the needs of others.
Slide 16 of 31: Take just a few minutes each day to practice mindful meditation and you will reap the benefits.
For your intelligence
Take just a few minutes each day to practice mindful meditation and you will reap the benefits.
Slide 19 of 31: This in turn will improve cognitive function and give us clarity of thought.
Regulate your emotions
This in turn will improve cognitive function and give us clarity of thought.
Slide 23 of 31: Parents who practice mindfulness reportedly feel happier and more relaxed about their role as parents.
Benefits parents and children
Parents who practice mindfulness reportedly feel happier and more relaxed about their role as parents.

The children of mindful parents reportedly have better social skills.

Reduce symptoms of illness

It has also been shown to reduce stress in people suffering from restless legs syndrome.

Slide 28 of 31: It has also been shown to reduce stress in people suffering from restless legs syndrome.
Slide 30 of 31: Research has shown that couples who practice mindfulness feel more positive and relaxed.
Increase relationship satisfaction
Research has shown that couples who practice mindfulness feel more positive and relaxed.

In Pictures : Lockdown 4.0

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Kozhikode: Migrant workers click pictures of rough sea waves due to Cyclone Amphan, during the ongoing COVID-19 nationwide lockdown, in Kozhikode, Monday, May 18, 2020. As per IMD, Amphan intensified into extremely severe cyclonic storm and is likely to become super cyclone.
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Howrah: Doctors and nurses pose for photographs with an infant child, born of a COVID-19 positive patient, during the ongoing nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, in Howrah district, Sunday, May 17, 2020.
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Kochi: A man is silhoutted as dark clouds hover over the sky in the background, during the ongoing COVID-19 nationwide lockdown, in Kochi, Sunday, May 17, 2020. The southwest monsoon is likely to hit Kerala on June 5.
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New Delhi: A monkey feeds on biscuits during COVID-19 lockdown in New Delhi, Sunday, May 17, 2020.
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New Delhi: A bird perches on a milestone along the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, in New Delhi, Sunday, May 17, 2020.
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Guwahati: A gaggle of geese at Jurpukhuri Pond, during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, in Guwahati,
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Mumbai: A man walks past a street art dedicated to police forces as a tribute for their services in India’s fight against COVID-19, during a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, at Kurla in Mumbai, Sunday, May 17, 2020.
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Amritsar: Migrants wave as they board a bus to Amritsar Railway Station as part of their journey to their native places in Bihar, during the ongoing COVID-19 nationwide lockdown, in Amritsar
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 Marine police personnel patrol Puri beach to prevent tourists and fishermen from venturing into the sea due to Cyclone Amphan, in Puri, Sunday, May 17, 2020. Cyclone ‘Amphan’, is developing into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal and can become a very severe cyclonic storm potentially in the next 24 hours.
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Kochi: Indian nationals who were stranded in Maldives deboard INS Jalashwa after arriving at Kochi Harbour, under Operation Samudra Setu phase 2 as part of the government’s ‘Vande Bharat’ mission, in Kochi, Sunday, May 17, 2020.
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Patna: A migrant with his daughter walks towards his native place, during the ongoing COVID-19 nationwide lockdown, in Patna, Sunday
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Mamallapuram: Security personnel guard the heritage monuments of Mamallapuram
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Prayagraj: A girl sleeps on a bag while waiting with her family for registration before boarding a bus to reach their native place after arriving from Surat (Gujarat) by a special train at Praygraj railway station, during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown
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Kampot: In this Saturday, May 16, 2020, photo, salt farm workers carry salt production in Kampot province, south of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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