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#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.

https://www.workandmoney.com/s/10-minute-yoga-routine-3a7e2b5bfee54695

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 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.

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A museum is a place where nothing was lost, just rediscovered #InternationalMuseumDay

With the theme “Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion”, International Museum Day 2020 aims at becoming a rallying point to both celebrate the diversity of perspectives that make up the communities and personnel of museums, and champion tools for identifying and overcoming bias in what they display and the stories they tell.

https://www.thehansindia.com/life-style/international-museum-day-623121

International Museum Day 2020: History, celebrations and themes

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/museums-reopened-coronavirus/index.html