### Report: The Value of Cats in Ancient Egypt

#### Introduction
Ancient Egypt is renowned for its profound reverence for cats, which were not merely seen as pets but as sacred beings with deep spiritual significance.

This report explores the importance of cats in ancient Egyptian culture, including their spiritual connections and the mourning rituals associated with them.

#### Spiritual Significance of Cats
Cats held a special place in ancient Egyptian religion and society.

They were considered manifestations of divine power and were closely associated with several deities.

The most prominent among these was Bastet, the goddess of home, fertility, and childbirth, often depicted as a cat or a woman with a cat's head.

Bastet was particularly venerated in the city of Bubastis, where large festivals were held in her honor, attracting thousands of pilgrims.

The ancient Egyptians believed that cats possessed protective qualities and could ward off evil spirits.

This belief extended beyond religious contexts into daily life, where cats were kept to protect homes from pests

### Report: The Value of Cats in Ancient Egypt

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Ancient Egypt is renowned for its profound reverence for cats, which were not merely seen as pets but as sacred beings with deep spiritual significance.

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This report explores the importance of cats in ancient Egyptian culture, including their spiritual connections and the mourning rituals associated with them.

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Content: A large number of ancient Egyptian bronze statues and well-preserved sarcophagi have been discovered in the village of Saqqara, located 25 km south of Cairo.
There was the oldest necropolis of the capital of the Ancient Kingdom - Memphis.
This writes CNN with reference to the statement of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt.
Archaeologists believe they have found the largest collection of bronze statues in the area in the late period, or 5th century BC.
The 150 statues represent the gods of the Egyptian pantheon, including the god of the afterlife Anubis, the god of vegetation Nefertum and the sun god Amun.
All this was extracted so far only from a small 400-meter site by the Egyptian archaeological mission, which has been working here since 2018.
Ancient bronze statues found in Egypt ’ s Saqqara were unveiled Monday at an impromptu open-air exhibition at the foot of Djoser ’ s Step Pyramid.
The statement also said that archaeologists have discovered bronze vessels used during religious rituals dedicated to the fertility goddess Isis, and inside 250 colored wooden sarcophagi there are well-preserved mummies.
In the graves there were also wooden statues, wooden masks painted in golden color, and dozens of figures of cats.
The mission also discovered a cache of New Kingdom treasure dating back to the 15th century BC and including a bronze mirror, necklaces, earrings and anklets.
Of particular interest was the discovery of papyrus, which, according to scientists, contains chapters from the Book of the Dead.
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Content: The Pagan World: Ancient Religion Before Christianity

Siddhartha Sapkota

The pagan world refers to the ancient religions that existed before the spread of Christianity. These religions were diverse and practiced in different parts of the world, from Europe and Africa to the Middle East and Asia. Despite their differences, they shared a common belief in a pantheon of gods, spirits, and forces of nature that controlled the world and guided the lives of humans.

One of the earliest pagan civilizations was the Sumerian civilization in ancient Mesopotamia. The Sumerians worshiped a pantheon of gods who were believed to have created the world and the human race. They built elaborate temples to honor these gods and offered sacrifices to ensure their continued favor.

In ancient Egypt, religion was central to daily life. The Egyptians worshiped a pantheon of gods who were associated with natural forces, such as the sun and the Nile river. They believed in an afterlife and built massive pyramids to house the bodies of their pharaohs and preserve them for the afterlife.

The ancient Greeks and Romans also had a rich pantheon of gods and goddesses who were associated with natural forces and human emotions. The Greeks believed in a hierarchy of gods who lived on Mount Olympus, while the Romans adopted and adapted the Greek gods, giving them new names and attributes.

In northern Europe, the pagan religion was centered around the worship of nature and the forces of nature, such as the sun and the moon. These religions also included a belief in spirits, such as elves and dwarves, who lived in the forests and mountains and could either help or harm humans.

Despite the differences in their beliefs, the pagan religions all shared a common respect for the natural world and a belief in the interdependence of humans and the environment. This respect for nature was reflected in the way they lived their lives, with a focus on harmony and balance, and in their religious ceremonies, which were often tied to the cycles of the seasons and the movements of the stars.

However, with the spread of Christianity, the pagan religions were gradually suppressed. Christians saw the pagan beliefs as idolatrous and heretical, and sought to convert the pagans to their own religion. In some cases, this conversion was peaceful, with pagans gradually adopting Christian beliefs and practices. In other cases, it was forced, with pagans being persecuted and even killed for their beliefs.

The pagan world was also a place of magic and mystery, where the power of spells and incantations was widely believed to have the ability to shape reality. From the oracles of Delphi, who could divine the future, to the shamans of the north, who could communicate with the spirits of the dead, the pagan world was full of practitioners who wielded powerful magic.

Despite this suppression, many elements of the pagan world have lived on, influencing the art, literature, and beliefs of later generations. The pagan beliefs in the power of nature and the importance of balance and harmony continue to influence the way people view the world and their place in it.

The pagan world was a fascinating and complex place, full of wonder, magic, and mystery. Its traditions and beliefs have shaped the course of human history, and its legacy continues to influence the world today. Whether we look at the myths and legends that continue to captivate our imaginations, or the rituals and celebrations that mark the passage of time, the pagan world remains a testament to the enduring power of religion and spirituality.

In conclusion, the pagan world was a rich and diverse collection of beliefs and practices that shaped the lives of millions of people for thousands of years. Although it was eventually suppressed by the spread of Christianity, its influence can still be seen today in the art, literature, and beliefs of people all over the world.

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According to the US "Newsweek" and the science and technology news website "Live Science", the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on October 15 that an archaeological site in the ancient city of Tuna al-Gebel in the Nile Valley in central Minya Province has been excavated since 2017, and an ancient tomb was found in August last year.
The cemetery dates back to the New Kingdom (1550 – 1070 BC) and was used to bury high officials and priests.
The unearthed artefacts include a 13-15 metre-long papyrus scroll, the Book of the Dead, which is complete and well preserved.
This is the first time that the complete Book of the Dead has been discovered in the Al-Ghuraifa region of Egypt.
The Book of the Dead is the modern name for the burial texts used by the ancient Egyptians to help the dead go to the afterlife, also known as the Book of Light, and contains various mantras, such as how to maintain the soul and the inner immortality after death, how to protect yourself when encountering demons, gods, and animals in the afterlife.
The contents of the Book of the Dead vary according to the identity of the deceased and the amount spent by the family, and are named after the deceased. Each volume is unique.
According to the Center for Egyptian Studies (ARCE), the Book of the Dead gives researchers insight into ancient Egyptian religion and belief in the afterlife.
Ancient Egyptians buried copies of the Book of the Dead or excerpts next to the deceased, but it was rare for later generations to find the Book of the Dead in the original tomb of the deceased.
The archaeological team of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has not released anything about the book, nor has it made its appearance public, and it is expected to be displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in the future.
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Content: Humans, Animals and their Relationship with Nature and Culture: Bhimbetka Cave Paintings

Comprising over 750 rock shelters — of which over a hundred are painted — the Bhimbetka caves are perhaps the earliest known repository of art in South Asia. These prehistoric paintings illustrate hunting scenes as well as scenes of collective rituals and processions. Although their purposes remain unknown, Bhimbetka paintings provide immense historical information about humans, animals and their relationship with nature and culture.

Widely acknowledged to be the earliest evidence of art in South Asia, the Bhimbetka cave paintings are Prehistoric paintings found on the Bhimbetka rock shelters in the Raisen district of present-day Madhya Pradesh. Bhimbetka comprises over 750 rock shelters, of which over a hundred have paintings depicting animal and human figures in shades of green, red, white, brown and black. The earliest of these illustrate scenes from the lives of hunter-gatherers of the Upper Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods — a time when many animals were yet to be domesticated, humans were nomadic and collective civilisations were not yet in existence.

Two Elephants with a Man Standing on One Elephant's Back, Cave 3, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Arian Zwegers, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh India, c. 2012.

Evidence suggests that the most densely painted caves allowed in more sunlight and were typically uninhabited. This also supports the widely accepted belief that these paintings were not meant to beautify or decorate humans’ living spaces. The fact that many of these cave paintings overlap — implying that the rocks were painted on repeatedly and across successive historical time periods — has allowed archaeologists to assess their historicity. The Bhimbetka paintings have been classified into nine phases under three broad cultural periods: Phases I–V in the Mesolithic period, Phase VI in the Chalcolithic period and Phases VII–IX in the Historic period. Some scholars further suggest that the paintings could even have originated around 40,000 BCE or earlier. Based on considerable archaeological evidence, it is suggested that there is a clear distinction between the cave paintings from the Mesolithic and Historic periods and those from the Upper Palaeolithic period and later Mediaeval period, which are fewer and less significant in terms of a distinct style.

Early Bhimbetka paintings predominantly feature wild animals such as gaur, a native variety of wild ox, deer such as the chital, monkeys, wild boars, stags and elephants as well as hunting scenes in which humans are depicted with bows and arrows and headgear. There are also depictions of different types of scenes, including ritual practises, women digging out rats from holes and men and women foraging for fruits and honey. Contemporary scholars have categorised the painted animal figures in these illustrations into natural, geometric or abstract styles based on whether they are simple outlines, partially filled-in or silhouetted figures. For instance, several pregnant animals painted with visible markers such as enlarged stomachs are outlined and drawn using naturalistic or geometric styles. Sometimes, instead of being coloured, the body of an animal is filled-in with another animal, suggesting a more conceptual style. For instance, some paintings depict an elephant painted within the outline of a deer, which could suggest a fantastical and possibly humorous approach to depicting subjects.

Cave Paintings, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Vijay Tiwari, c. 2016.

In contrast, later paintings from the Historic period onwards depict processions, scenes of warriors with swords, shields and daggers and collective rituals. These paintings are characterised by a marked absence of animal figures, which are disproportionately drawn whenever they do appear. It has also been suggested that the motifs used in some of these later paintings reveal the religious influence of Hinduism or Buddhism. In some, there are clear depictions of gods such as Ganesha and Shiva, representations of the Mother Goddess and symbols such as the trishul and swastika. Archaeologists have been able to differentiate these paintings from the earlier, more faded paintings underneath through processes such as radiocarbon dating and other methods. By this time, humans were no longer living in caves as hunter-gatherers but were in the early stages of civilisation and a sedentary life with domesticated animals.

To produce these paintings — especially the earlier iterations — brushes were most likely made from twigs that were chewed to soften and discard the fibres. Additionally, fingers, bird feathers and animal hair are believed to have been used as brushes. Pigments for different colours may have been obtained from vegetables or from surrounding sedimentary rocks. Hydrated iron oxides from rocks were likely used to make shades of ochre and red and burnt to produce colours such as yellow, rust orange and brown. Bird droppings or plant sap may have been used for whites. Evidence suggests that colours were only used in the wet form — by mixing pigments with oils and water — and never in solid or powdered form.

Painted Wall, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, c. 2016.

Scholars believe that the Bhimbetka cave paintings were quite mature and advanced for their time and were probably not the first works of art created by human beings in the region. Although the purposes of these paintings are unknown, they provide immense historical information about humans, their relationship with animals and nature, the stages of Prehistoric hunter-gathering and the eventual transition into more sedentary civilisations with domesticated animals.

The Bhimbetka rock shelters were marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003.

This article first appeared in the MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art.

The MAP Academy is a non-profit online platform consisting of an Encyclopedia of Art, Courses and a Blog, that encourages knowledge building and engagement with the visual arts and histories of South Asia. Our team of researchers, editors, writers and creatives are united by a shared goal of creating more equitable resources for the study of art histories from the region.

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’19B’ Review: In a Changing Cairo, Old Ways Face Barbarians at the Gate

An abandoned villa’s elderly caretaker fights the intrusions of modern Egypt in Ahmad Abdalla’s prize-winning drama.

A clash between people representing very different social strata electrifies the drama “19B,” the sixth feature from Egyptian helmer-writer Ahmad Abdalla (“Heliopolis,” “Microphone”), a progenitor of the new wave of independent Arab cinema in the early 2000s. Like his other films, “19B” deals with the changes taking place in contemporary Egypt and his characters’ struggle to find their place. The film claimed awards for best Arab film, cinematography and the international critics’ prize at the recent Cairo fest.

The story unfolds in an affluent Cairo neighborhood once filled with big homes and shady gardens, where an abandoned villa becomes derelict even as the building’s elderly caretaker clings to his makeshift life there. At the same time, on the street, the impoverished children of the new Egypt attempt to make their living in not altogether legal ways.

Like the building he believes he is guarding, the nameless old man (Sayed Ragab, poignant) has seen better days. At times, he doesn’t bother to dress, pottering about the place in pajamas, drinking home-grown mint tea on the terrace while listening to his ancient cassette player and feeding the stray dogs and cats who shelter under his roof.

Referred to with the honorific “Haj” or less kindly as “old man,” he has been in the neighborhood as long as anyone can remember, even if they don’t recall his name. His feisty married daughter Yara (Nahed El Sebai) visits weekly and pleads for him to come to live with her, but he prefers to remain where he is since it connects him to a happier past, a time when he was useful and knew and maintained the order of things.

Meanwhile, the ruthless ex-con Nasr (Ahmed Khaled Saleh), a human version of a feral dog, is spying on the old man, envying his solitude and his space. Outside the villa gates, Nasr runs a gang of street youths who charge motorists for parking. He also deals in black market goods such as alcohol and cigarettes. Using threats and intimidation, he invades the villa.

Nasr’s takeover shocks the elderly caretaker and incenses Yara, who dares to stand up to the street thug. But as Nasr knows, people like them are powerless when it comes to getting help from the police. A tense battle ensues.

While having less to do, the film’s supporting characters are important to understanding the changes taking place in Egyptian society. The kind female doctor (Fadwa Abed) who gives the old man scraps to feed the animals is too busy to see the threat that Nasr represents to him. For her, Nasr provides a desperately needed modern convenience: a safe place to park. His neighbor (Magdy Atwan), the practical caretaker of the high-rise next door, represents the inevitability of change, while the criminal youths in Nasr’s gang indicate a social problem that respects neither age nor infirmity.

Director Abdalla and his DP Mostafa El Kashef shoot on site, making the villa, its surroundings and natural light equally important to the drama. The faded beauty of the place makes viewers understand the allure of the past that the old man wants to retain, even though the changing world will eventually catch up with him.

’19B’ Review: In a Changing Cairo, Old Ways Face Barbarians at the Gate

Reviewed online, Nov. 24, 2022. In Cairo Film Festival. Running time: 95 MIN.

  • Production: (Egypt) A Film Clinic production in association with Shahid, with the support of the Doha Film Institute. Producer: Mohamed Hefzy. Executive producer: Yara Goubran.
  • Crew: Director, writer: Ahmad Abdalla. Camera: Mostafa El Kashef. Editor: Sara Abdalla. Music: Youssef Sadek.
  • With: Sayed Ragab, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Nahed El Sebai, Fadwa Abed, Magdy Atwan, Maher Khamis, Sabry Abd El Moneim, Menha El Batrawy.


### Report: The Value of Cats in Ancient Egypt

#### Introduction
Ancient Egypt is renowned for its deep reverence for cats, which were not only cherished as companions but also venerated as sacred beings.

This report explores the spiritual significance of cats in ancient Egyptian culture, including their role in religious practices and the profound mourning rituals associated with their death.

#### Spiritual Significance of Cats
In ancient Egypt, cats were considered sacred animals, primarily due to their association with the goddess Bastet.

Bastet, often depicted as a cat or a woman with a cat's head, was the goddess of home, fertility, and protection.

She was believed to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits.

The presence of a cat in a household was thought to invoke the protective powers of Bastet, making cats highly valued and respected.

Cats were also seen as symbols of grace, poise, and agility, qualities that were admired in Egyptian society.

Their ability to hunt vermin and protect granaries from

### Report: The Value of Cats in Ancient Egypt

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Ancient Egypt is renowned for its deep reverence for cats, which were not only cherished as companions but also venerated as sacred beings.

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It began with a post on Twitter, a British mother claimed that her daughter has been unfairly berated by a teacher after she challenged another student’s identity.

It a was alleged that her daughter had been chastised for failing to acknowledge another student identified as a cat.

Over the last two years we’ve tracked the multiple reports of conservative politicians, right-wing television pundits and anti-transgender activists who’ve claimed that schools are making special considerations for students who think they are cats.

15-05-2021 Journalist Leisa Goddard says students identify as cats
19-03-2022 Courier-Mail claims Brisbane school has cat identifying students
21-03-2022 Sky News shares the ‘students identify as cats’ story
29-03-2022 Media Watch questions Sky News’ ‘students identify as cats’ story
29-03-2022 Tell us if you’ve heard this one before, students are identify as cats
23-05-2022 Why do politicians keep falling for the students identify as cats myth?
24-08-2022 News Corp claims to have found more cat identifying students
25-09-2022 Indiana school officials deny there are cat identifying students
08-10-2022 Schools ask politicians to stop claiming students identify as cats

From Brisbane and Melbourne to Indiana, Ohio, Utah, Idaho, Michigan, Arkansas, Texas and Canada, there have been claims of students identify as cats, and time and time again it’s been thoroughly debunked as a urban myth.

The stories never have any directly verifiable information, they’re always cases of hearsay based on second or third hand accounts. Claims along the lines of ‘I know it’s true because my neighbour’s cousin’s friend’s husband is a gardener at the school – and he saw it – cat people!’

But time and time again politicians believe it, the conservative media report it, and the social media outrage machine kicks off.

But was this time different, the UK mother claimed she had proof, her daughter had covertly recorded the dressing down from the teacher. There was an audio file.

Indeed there was, a short grab of a teacher arguing with a student over the concepts of gender identity was uploaded. Soon it was featuring on television news program around the globe.

Social media users identified the teacher reportedly featured in the clip, her accounts were bombarded by abuse. A campaign was launched calling for authorities to investigate the school.

The Department for Education responded to the media saying they’d asked the regional director to establish the full details of the case.

“Following concerning reports regarding Rye College, the Education Secretary has asked the regional director to look into the matter further to establish the full details of the case and whether the school requires any additional support. ”

This innocuous “we’re getting more information’ line was quickly reported as an investigation into what was going on at the school.

The school also put out a statement.

“We are committed to offering our pupils an inclusive education,” said a spokesperson. “Teachers endeavour to ensure that pupils’ views are listened to and encourage them to ask questions and engage in discussion. Teachers also aim to answer questions sensitively and honestly.

“We strive to uphold the highest standards across the school. We are reviewing our processes and working with the relevant individuals to ensure such events do not take place in the future.”

In the audio recording the teacher makes no mention of a student identifying as a cat, while two students argue that they only accept there being two genders. In the clip one of the students says that in their argument with another student over gender concepts they had asked “How can you identify as a cat when you’re a girl?”

The argument quickly escalates and the teacher is soon threatening to send the student to see a more senior school official over their statements.

The lack of any actual evidence of a cat-identify student actually existing didn’t stop it becoming a big story in newspapers and on a news broadcasts around the world.

GB News presenter Michelle Dewberry donned cat ears and whiskers and announced she now wanted to me known as “Meow-chelle”.

“Self identity – where do we drawn the line?” Dewberry asked viewers.

Here in Australia, Sky News host Rita Panahi discussed it with Daisy Cousens. Paul Murray delved into the issue with Nigel Farage, and Andrew Bolt brought in GB News host Patrick Christys for his hot takes.

“What is going on in Britain’s schools is damaging, dangerous and should illegal.” Christys said. “We now need to protect our pupils from woke lefty idiotic teachers who are trying to warp their young minds with this gender knowledge.”

The GB News host said British students were being forced to believe there are up to one hundred genders, and being expelled from schools or reported to the police if they failed to comply.

“Brave teachers who stand up to this madness are being cancelled by what I call the Trans-Mafia” Christys said, saying he was aware of the case of one teacher who was sacked for refusing to use a nine-year old girl’s pronouns.

‘They were sacked, they had to pay legal costs and she’s now going to have to sell her house. That’s why I call them the mafia, because they want to take everything from you, your job, your money and your house.”

“Right now in British schools children are being allowed to identify as animals and inanimate objects. Cats, dogs, dinosaurs, horses – and even in one case – the moon! This is absolutely outrageous.” Christys told a giggling Andrew Bolt.

The British news host said teachers should focus on teaching students how to identify as doctors and lawyers. “I do not want them to teach my child how to be a cat.”

Within a week we’d gone from a student who thinks they’re a cat, to dinosaurs, dogs, horses and celestial bodies.

Eventually the school at the centre of the furor came out and declared: “None of our students identify as a cats, or any other animal”.

Writing in Byline Times author Otto English published information from other students who were reportedly in the classroom when the argument between the teacher and the students broke out.

They confirmed that while there had been an argument about gender identity in the classroom, the suggestion that people were identifying as cats was only introduced by the two students who later went on to make the covert recording of their argument with the teacher.

A broad-ranging conversation about gender among a group of year 8 students seems to have turned nasty and the teacher intervened. The teacher then appears to have become frustrated with the student’s disrespectful attitude.

As Otto English highlights in their article, questions should not be asked of teenagers putting covert audio on TikTok, but of major news organisations who present the claim as fact and stir up outrage on a global scale.

Incidentally, the outrage over cats, dogs, moons and dinosaurs comes just as the UK government is about to release new guidelines how schools should treat student’s gender identity.

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Bastet, often depicted as a cat or a woman with a cat's head, was the goddess of home, fertility, and protection.

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We are a few hours away from the blessed night of Qadr, which Muslims receive with many expectations, where sinners hope to get rid of their ends, while others dream of achieving a long list of desires that are not dear to God when the conditions are met.
On the occasion of the approaching of this occasion on which a chapter of the Holy Quran was revealed, I leave the situation in the city to run as it is, to travel to the infantile past of our town, where the Night of Destiny had another affair.
The mosque did not have a large presence in the town decades ago, as it was limited to some traditional houses in the Dawawir where, Faqih, was concerned with the intonation of various intonations that respond to the wishes of the naive people, and rarely this Faqih was to memorize the Book of God because of the irregularity, the preparation, who are taken from his hand by the parents to contribute to the care of the flock, or work associated with agriculture.
Thus, with the exception of Madasher, the maqam, where Friday prayers have been held since ancient times, the Taraweeh prayer has had no effect among our scattered people through their simple possessions.
Despite the absence of Taraweeh culture, de facto, the sanctity of the month of fasting remained in the minds, as people received the blessed month with remarkable appreciation, as the Bedouin temporarily get rid of their rudeness and conflicts, and refine their communication speech for fear of the sanctity of the month and seek a better tomorrow.
That was the nature of the adults, but we, the children of the day, were represented by the religious culture prevailing among these simple people, a culture without support, in which the hereditary and superstitious mix to make us people who build worlds whose echo does not exceed the jungles of the town submerged in its locality.
The advent of Ramadan for the young revives in the soul an eternal ambition to suddenly open the gates of heaven on the night of Qadr, to achieve all the demands as the adults taught us, which are impossible to achieve under the conditions existing in the town where people thought they would continue to exist.
There was an indisputable belief among the people, which is that the lucky man can wait for the opportunity to open the door of heaven suddenly, at an unspecified time of the blessed night, to achieve all his aspirations, and he is exempted from the eternal toil to seek sustenance against the warning of the Faruq Omar Dha, who said: "None of you shall refrain from seeking sustenance while saying, O Allah, You have known that the sky does not rain gold or silver.).
There was no one else in the record of our knowledge that day, but we were constrained by the words of the elders: (Agna Yatar Eminence Zililililat twenty-seven, see what we lose), and the approximate meaning, is that,,, the sky opens its mouth to the lucky in the night of Qadr to achieve for him all that he asked).
I remember that we abandoned sleep several times during the holy month of Ramadan, but the sky remained closed, and our dream was not realized despite our innocence and naivety, nor did it happen that someone among us suddenly became rich, just because he became drunk towards the sky, which our Lord decorated with lamps and made them stoning demons.
There is still a belief in the openness of Agna among many of our parents, but I do not think that there are others who watch the stars on the night of fate, perhaps luck will smile to one of them to open the door of hope to others.
No one denies the manifestations of reverence and brokenness that we feel in the revival of the Night of Destiny, nor do we miss the scenes of the pilgrims of the House of God and the imams as they embellish the supplications, but neither Muslims have become human models that can be imitated, nor enemies have been hit by our callous prayers in the killing!
Greetings to what remains of the innate and naive hearts in our town, and all hope that Muslims will realize one day, that the response to prayer has conditions that we have not yet met, and a night of Qadr blessed, God willing.
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The presence of a cat in a household was thought to invoke the protective powers of Bastet, making cats highly valued and respected.

Cats were also seen as symbols of grace, poise, and agility, qualities that were admired in Egyptian society.

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### Report on Novelty Yoga Trends

#### Introduction
As a physical trainer looking to expand your class offerings, considering the integration of novelty elements into traditional yoga practices can be a strategic move.

This report explores the rise and persistence of non-traditional yoga practices, evaluating their popularity, health benefits, and overall effectiveness compared to traditional yoga approaches.

#### Traditional Yoga Benefits
Traditional yoga, with its roots in ancient India, offers a comprehensive set of benefits:
- **Physical Health**: Improves flexibility, strength, balance, cardiovascular health, and aids in weight management.

- **Mental Health**: Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression; enhances mental clarity and focus.

- **Emotional Well-being**: Promotes relaxation, improves mood, and fosters a sense of inner peace.

- **Spiritual Growth**: Encourages self-awareness, mindfulness, and a deeper connection with oneself and the universe.

#### Rise of Novelty Yoga Trends
In recent years, yoga has evolved beyond its traditional

### Report on Novelty Yoga Trends

#### Introduction
As a physical trainer looking to expand your class offerings, considering the integration of novelty elements into traditional yoga practices can be a strategic move.

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Content: What is Kundalini Yoga and How It Works
Doing yoga is not only useful, but also fashionable.
You do not need to look for your guru in distant India, it is enough to come to any fitness center and find yoga classes in the schedule.
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And often there will even be the opportunity to choose a direction to your liking, for example, kundalini.
What is this practice, how it appeared and to whom it may be useful, we tell in the material.
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga is covered with a mass of myths and legends.
It is believed that this is an ancient Indian practice that allows you to wake up the kundalini energy located at the base of the spine.
By the way, the presence of this energy was confirmed in the course of studies.
Kundalini is called the life force that permeates the entire human being and can be activated through meditation, asanas (postures) and breathing exercises.
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Kundalini yoga practitioners often describe their experiences as revealing new levels of consciousness and a deeper connection with the divine principle of the world.
At the heart of Kundalini Yoga is the idea of the system of chakras – the seven energy centers located along the spine.
Each chakra is responsible for a specific area of life: love, communication, willpower, and so on.
Kundalini yoga practices aim to balance and purify the chakras, allowing energy to flow freely throughout the body.
Kundalini yoga also involves chanting mantras (sound formulas) and using mudras (gestures) that help focus the mind and enhance the effects of the practice.
An important aspect of Kundalini Yoga is also mentoring, as some practices can be dangerous if not performed correctly.
What techniques and practices are included in Kundalini
Kundalini Yoga includes various techniques and practices, such as:
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Asanas (postures) are physical exercises that help strengthen the body and improve flexibility.
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Pranayama (breathing exercises) are breathing techniques that help control energy in the body and reduce stress.
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Meditation is a practice of concentration of the mind that helps to reduce anxiety and increase the level of awareness.
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Mantras (sound formulas) are the repetition of certain sounds that help calm the mind and enhance the effects of the practice.
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Mudras (gestures) are hand positions that help control energy in the body and improve concentration.
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Kriya (movements) are special movements that help release the clamped energy in the body.
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Mentoring is an important aspect of Kundalini Yoga, as some practices can be dangerous if performed incorrectly.
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Kundalini Yoga for Beginners at Home
Beginners should move in the direction from simple to complex.
Do not perform the most difficult asanas and breathing exercises that require attention and effort.
Focus on the simple and gradually complicate.
Here are a few examples:
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Asana "Halo Lotus" - sit on the floor, stretch your legs forward and bend your right leg in the knee, pulling it to yourself.
Try to put your right foot on your left thigh.
The left leg is also tightened to yourself, the left foot can be placed under the right thigh.
Connect the palms in front of you and lift up above your head.
Hold the pose and repeat symmetrically on the other leg in a couple of minutes.
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Pranayama “Sitali ”, or cooling breath, take a comfortable position and breathe through your nose with your eyes closed.
Then pull out your tongue and roll it into a tube.
Breathe air through a tube of your tongue, then close your mouth and hold your breath for a few seconds.
Exhale through your nose.
Repeat 5-10 times.
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Mindfulness of Breath Meditation – with your eyes closed, concentrate on the breath, do not try to change it, just observe it.
Continue for 5-10 minutes.
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Om mantra – let the sound drown out all other thoughts.
Repeat the mantra for 5-10 minutes.
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Mudra "Jnana" - sit in a comfortable position, connect the pads of the thumbs with the index, pull the rest of the fingers and turn the palms up.
Keep the wise as long as you see fit.
Breathe.
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It is advisable to practice with an experienced instructor.
Otherwise, study literature and video tutorials, but be careful not to do too complicated things.
Kundalini Yoga for Women
Kundalini Yoga is also recommended for women.
This may be due to the fact that there are more breathing techniques than power asanas.
It is believed that this practice of yoga helps to improve physical fitness, emotional health and even develop intuition.
Here are a few practices that can be especially beneficial for women:
Asana "Butterfly" - sit on the floor, bend your knees and join your feet together, keeping your feet on the floor.
Keep your hands on your knees and slowly swing your feet up and down to open your hips and pelvic area.
Hold the position for 1-2 minutes.
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Pranayama “Nadi shodhana ”, or alternate breathing, – sit in a comfortable position, close the right nostril with the thumb of the right hand and breathe through the left nostril.
Then squeeze the left nostril with the thumb of the left hand and exhale through the right nostril.
Repeat 5-10 times.
• Meditation "Wisdom of a woman" - for 5-10 minutes, repeat the mantra "I am a woman, I am a wise", you can aloud or mentally.
Basic asanas (postures)
• Sitting posture with straight back – sit on the floor with crossed legs and straight back, hands on your knees.
This posture helps to improve posture and concentration.
• Tree pose - stand on one leg, lift the other leg and place it on the inner surface of the thigh.
Put your hands up and put your hands together.
This position improves balance and strengthens the legs.
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• Cobra pose - lie on your stomach, raise your chest and head, keeping your hands on the floor under your shoulders.
This position strengthens the muscles of the back and improves flexibility.
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• Bridge pose – lie on your back, bend your knees and lift your pelvis up, keeping your hands on the floor under your shoulders.
This posture strengthens the gluteal muscles and improves the flexibility of the spine.
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• Warrior pose – stand on one leg, bend the other leg in the knee and pull it forward.
Put your hands up and put your hands together.
This position strengthens the legs and improves balance.
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Basic Breathing Practices
• Breath of fire – rapid and rhythmic breathing through the nose with a contraction of the abdomen on exhalation.
This practice helps to improve blood circulation, cleanse the lungs and strengthen the respiratory system.
An example with the analysis of technology:
• Alternate breathing (shodhana is necessary) - breathe in turn through the right and left nostril, clamping the opposite finger.
This practice harmonizes the work of the right and left hemispheres of the brain.
Basic Mantras in Kundalini
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Om is a mantra that symbolizes unity and harmony.
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Sat Nam is a mantra that means “Truth is Name. ”
It helps to strengthen the connection with the spiritual path and to realize one ’ s true self.
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Ad Guru Name is a mantra of protection that helps to avoid negative influences and attract favorable energy.
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Vahe Guru is a mantra that means “Delightful Teacher. ”
It helps to strengthen the spiritual connection and attract favorable energy.
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Ram Das is a mantra that symbolizes the spiritual master Ram Das and helps to establish a connection with the spiritual world.
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These mantras can be recited during meditation or while performing breathing practices.
They help to strengthen the spiritual connection and attract favorable energy.
Basic Meditations in Kundalini
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Meditation on breathing – focusing on inhalation and exhalation, allows you to improve the quality of breathing and calm the mind.
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Heart Meditation – Focusing on the heart chakra helps to develop love and compassion for yourself and others.
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Meditation on the third eye - focusing on the point between the eyebrows, helps to improve intuition and develop clarity of thinking.
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Mantra meditation – chanting a mantra during meditation helps to strengthen the spiritual connection and attract beneficial energy.
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Exercises
Bumps of the spine - sit in a simple position.
Breathe in and at the same time stretch your chest up, exhale and at the same time round your back to let all the air out of your lungs.
Kapalabhati is a breathing technique in which you need to perform sharp exhalations through the nose, while with each exhalation the wall of the abdomen slightly tightens towards the spine.
Kapalabhati differs from the breath of fire in that in the breath of fire inhalation and exhalation are equal in time and effort, and in the case of Kapalabhati inhalation is passive, almost imperceptible, and exhalation is vigorous.
Beginners do as much as they can, experienced practitioners do 108 breaths.
Shavasana is the final asana after all practices.
The key is that the spine is completely pressed to the floor.
Breathing is measured.
Positive effects of kundalini on health
In fact, there have been a number of studies that have looked at the effects of Kundalini Yoga.
So, in 2018, after practicing for eight weeks, the participants ’ level of anxiety decreased.
And in another study, it turned out that women with anerexia nervosa and bulimia kundalini yoga helped improve their attitude to their own bodies.
Summary of Kundalini Philosophy
The philosophy of Kundalini Yoga is based on the idea that in every person there is a potential for infinite development and enlightenment.
This potential is presented in the form of kundalini energy, which is located at the base of the spine.
The purpose of Kundalini Yoga is to awaken and raise this energy through the chakra centers, leading to deep enlightenment and awareness of one ’ s true potential.
Contraindications
Kundalini yoga is contraindicated in the following cases:
• bronchial asthma,
• in case of impaired cerebral circulation,
• in the first months after a stroke or heart attack,
• with hypertension,
• diabetes mellitus type I,
• with severe mental disorder: psychosis, neurosis, depression, epilepsy, manic and delusional disorder, schizophrenia, any complex state of impaired consciousness,
• during pregnancy at any time,
• in the presence of malignant tumors.
Interesting facts
Kundalini yoga helps to fulfill desires.
Kundalini yoga is full of energy.
Kundalini yoga can be considered one of the methods of body-oriented psychotherapy.
• Kundalini yoga helps to get rid of addictions.
Expert 's comment
Yoga teacher Dmitry Sharushkin, founder of the online academy YOGA 'M DHARM:
“First you need to understand that kundalini is not a practice, but simply a term, a word in Sanskrit.
It means energy, which, according to the ideas of the ancient Aryans who spoke Sanskrit, was inside the human body.
This energy is described in various yoga practices.
This term can be used by a representative of any school and direction of yoga.
The Kundalini school we are talking about originated in the 1960s.
An Indian sent his student Yogi Bhajan to North America to popularize yoga at a time when all the more or less established schools in India were doing the same.
Yogi Bhajan did this very well, because the techniques and practices he brought were very well placed on the psychedelic-inflamed consciousness of the hippies, who at this time were looking for a way to get off the psychedelic substances and move on to a more natural practice of contemplation.
Kundalini yoga is such a nuclear mixture of breathing techniques of medieval yoga in a very modern form.
Later, its own legend about ancient traditions was created and the whole story was untwisted, which continues to work until now.
But in fact, it ’ s just a quick-breathing technique that quickly caused hippies to change their state of consciousness without having to dive directly into the essence of the practice.
Questions about the harm and benefits of kundalini can be viewed in different ways.
For example, for a person who has problems with addictions – from chemicals or strong conditions like adrenaline, gaming or porn addiction – this can be helpful.
The breathing practices used in kundalini help to switch states quite radically.
But is such a long practice necessary for a person who does not have clinical problems with addictions?
The fact is that there can be side effects associated with the fact that the kundalini system exploits the resource of the respiratory system.
A stronger negative impact can get the psyche, if a person is not ready for strong states or, conversely, he is already in psychosis, then such practices can harm him. ”
CONCLUSION
The philosophy of Kundalini Yoga teaches people to live in harmony with themselves and the world around them, to find a balance between physical, emotional and spiritual states, and to achieve high levels of awareness and wisdom.
In fact, the same thing is said by psychologists and coaches of all stripes, so the question of whether the practice of kundalini is necessary, everyone should answer himself, taking into account all the contraindications and possible risks.
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This report explores the rise and persistence of non-traditional yoga practices, evaluating their popularity, health benefits, and overall effectiveness compared to traditional yoga approaches.

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Content:   • Researchers report that weekly yoga practice improved back pain in a small group of study participants.
  • Muscular electrical activity in the lower back, which is associated with back pain, also improved.
  • The findings indicate that yoga could be an effective therapy for chronic low back pain, but more research is needed.

Yoga could be an effective treatment for chronic lower back pain, according to new research.

A study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research reports that individuals with low back pain saw improvements in pain levels after taking part in weekly yoga practice.

Each week participants completed a series of yoga “asanas” — poses designed to move and stretch the body. Researchers also utilized electromyography, which measures electrical activity in muscles, to provide further evidence for their findings.

“The main takeaway from this research is that there is a statistically significant difference in the improvement in pain for the females in the study with non-specific low back pain,” Dr. Hanan Saleh, a spine medicine specialist with the Cleveland Clinic who wasn’t affiliated with the study, told Medical News Today.

Experts say the research lends further evidence to the effectiveness of yoga as a treatment for low back pain.

“Relieving back pain still remains a challenge. Asanas can become an addition to the range of possibilities in managing this disorder,” Dr. Alessandro de Sire, an author of the study and a professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Università degli Studi “Magna Graecia” di Catanzaro in Italy, told Medical News Today.

De Sire and his team recruited 21 women, all of them between the ages of 18 and 40, to take part in the research.

Eleven of the women were “healthy” individuals while the other 10 reported having a condition known as nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP), which is low back pain without an identifiable cause.

All participants took part in a four-week yoga program consisting of two sessions per week.

During the first week, the sessions were conducted in person while the remainder were conducted remotely using a “tele-yoga” approach.

Each session included 30 asanas in standing, seated, and supine positions. Researchers continued to follow up with participants for four additional weeks after the therapy.

The primary goal of the study was to see how the yoga practice affected pain levels. In order to track this, both groups did a pain assessment at baseline using the 10-point visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain.

If you’ve ever been to the doctor’s office and they’ve asked you to point at a series of faces from smiling to crying to show how you feel, then you’re familiar with the VAS system. It’s a simple way for anyone to indicate their general pain level.

Women with NSLBP had an average pain level of 6.8 at baseline, indicating moderate to severe pain, but after the weekly yoga intervention that score decreased by more than half to 3.3, indicating low to moderate pain.

Researchers also used electromyography to verify their findings about pain.

By attaching electrodes to the lower back region of participants, they were able to measure electrical activity within the muscles of the lower back. Certain patterns of electrical activity in the region are known to be associated with low back pain.

Specifically, scientists looked at the flexion-relaxation phenomenon, which is a clinical tool to assess back pain. When someone bends forward, as if to touch their toes, this movement is known as trunk flexion.

During flexion, the muscles of the lower back are engaged. However, at a certain point in the flexion, the muscles actually begin to relax again.

How much the muscles are engaged or relaxed during this process can be measured through electromyography and given a numerical value. A higher score indicates better muscle relaxation while a lower one indicates more muscle tension. So, lower scores tend to be associated with the risk of low back pain.

In this study, women with back pain had a baseline flexion-relaxation score of 5.12. After the yoga sessions this number increased to 9.49, indicating improvements to muscle relaxation and electrical activity during flexion.

Although the study was small and relatively short, the authors say they are optimistic about their findings.

Using data forecasting technique known as prophet modeling, the team found that the yoga program would continue to provide benefit over a longer period of time, based on their four-week trial results.

“Clearly, further studies are needed to delve into the long-term results of this asanas approach. However, the prophet model suggests that the results can be maintained, through a relatively simple, openly safe intervention,” said de Sire.

Additionally, the research also raises the profile of so-called “tele-yoga.” Like other forms of telehealth that have become more prominent since the COVID-19 pandemic, tele-yoga also appears to provide benefits for people with NSLBP.

Yoga is an ancient practice that combines breathing, meditation, and physical poses known as asanas. Researchers have increasingly taken an interest in the practice to see how it affects the body and mind in a way that can be proven scientifically.

While there are plenty of personal, anecdotal reports of the benefits of yoga practice, here are some of the benefits of yoga backed by science:

  • Improving flexibility
  • Relieving stress
  • Improving balance
  • Building strength
  • Promoting better posture

“In my clinical experience, yes, [yoga] has been helpful for patients. Of course, it doesn’t help everyone, but I also haven’t seen it hurt anyone. Overall, it is a safe treatment option, and I always encourage my patients to pursue conservative treatment options as tolerated,” said Saleh.

“Generally speaking, some exercises that may be helpful can include the knee-to-chest exercise, piriformis and hamstring stretches, and my favorite ‒ core strengthening. The stronger our core, the more supported our spine is. Of course, not everyone should get the same set of exercises, which is why we focus heavily on physical therapy and personalize exercises based on the diagnosis,” he said.

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Content: International Yoga Day: Celebrating the Art and Science of Yoga

Yoga as a practice originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It is rooted in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization, with the earliest references found in the Rig Veda. Thereafter, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, written around 400 CE, systematized the practice of yoga into eight limbs, forming the basis of modern yoga practice.

First Published Jun 21, 2024, 1:53 PM IST

By - Vineeta Hariharan

(Author is a public policy exponent and a public figure. She is the Vice President of BJP Kerala Mahila Morcha - women’s wing of BJP)

International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 each year, a date chosen for its significance as the summer solstice—the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This day holds a special place in many cultures due to its astronomical importance, symbolizing light and knowledge. The idea of an International Day of Yoga was first proposed by India’s honourable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 which received overwhelming support, and in December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed June 21 as International Yoga Day.

History and Origin: Yoga as a practice originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It is rooted in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization, with the earliest references found in the Rig Veda.  Thereafter, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, written around 400 CE, systematized the practice of yoga into eight limbs, forming the basis of modern yoga practice. The practice spread to the West in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, gaining global popularity for its physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.

Different Schools: Through time as Yoga as a practice evolved, several methods came into being through a variety of schools, each with its own unique approach and emphasis. Some of the noteworthy schools are Hatha Yoga, which focuses on physical postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama) to prepare the body for meditation. Kundalini Yoga, aims to awaken the dormant energy (kundalini) at the base of the spine through meditation, pranayama, and asana; Ashtanga Yoga is a rigorous style of yoga involving a set sequence of postures linked by breath. The Iyengar school of Yoga, emphasizes precise alignment and the use of props to perform asanas correctly, Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic style that links movement and breath, often referred to as "flow" yoga.

Benefits of Yoga: As is widely recognised Yoga offers numerous benefits for the mind, body, and spirit such as

- Physical Health:  Improving the  flexibility, strength, and balance; enhancing cardiovascular health; aid in weight management.
-Mental Health:  Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression; enhances mental clarity and focus.
- Emotional Well-being: Promotes relaxation, improves mood, and fosters a sense of inner peace.
- Spiritual Growth: Encourages self-awareness, mindfulness, and a deeper connection with oneself and the universe.

Presence of Yoga in India and Worldwide: Yoga has a profound presence in India, where it is deeply embedded in the cultural and spiritual fabric of the nation. It is practiced widely across the country, from urban centers to rural areas. Globally, yoga has found a significant following, with millions of practitioners in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Notably, the United States has one of the largest yoga communities outside India, with yoga studios and wellness centers thriving across the country.

Steps to Integrate Yoga into School Curricular:Integrating yoga into school curricula can have numerous benefits for students, including improved concentration, reduced stress, and better physical health. Steps to achieve this may include:

1. Curriculum Development: Create age-appropriate yoga programs that align with educational goals.
2. Teacher Training:  Provide specialized training for teachers to effectively deliver yoga instruction.
3. Resource Allocation: Ensure schools have the necessary resources, such as yoga mats and space.
4. Policy Support: Advocate for policies at the educational and governmental levels to support yoga in schools.
5. Community Engagement: Involve parents and the community to foster a supportive environment for yoga education.

Government of India's Efforts to Promote Yoga: While we reflect on Yoga and it's evolution, it is important to recognise that The Government of India under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi has undertaken several initiatives to promote and to reignite the practice in India and internationally. Some of the key initiatives being

- the setting up of a separate Ministry of AYUSH:  to develop education, research, and propagation of indigenous alternative medicine systems, including yoga.
- Celebrating International Yoga Day on June 21 every year.
- Setting up a Yoga Certification Board:  Provides certification for yoga professionals to ensure quality and standardization.
- Wide Inclusion in Education: Encouraging the inclusion of yoga in school curricula and physical education programs.

"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." - The Bhagavad Gita

Preserving Yoga as an Art and Science: To preserve yoga as both an art and science, it is essential to:

1. Maintain Traditional Practices;  Honour and promote traditional yoga practices while integrating modern scientific research.
2. Encourage Research: Support scientific studies on the benefits and applications of yoga.
3. Foster Education:  Provide comprehensive yoga education that includes philosophy, anatomy, and practical application.
4. Cultural Preservation:  Protect and promote the cultural heritage of yoga through museums, archives, and cultural events.
5. Global Collaboration: Engage in international collaboration to share knowledge and best practices.

Conclusion: International Yoga Day serves as a global platform to celebrate the ancient practice of yoga and its numerous benefits. As yoga continues to gain popularity worldwide, it is crucial to preserve its traditional roots while embracing modern advancements. Through collaborative efforts, yoga can be integrated into educational systems, promoted by governments, and cherished as a valuable art and science that enhances the well-being of individuals and societies.

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- **Physical Health**: Improves flexibility, strength, balance, cardiovascular health, and aids in weight management.

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Yoga can help with weight loss -- just not in the way you may think.
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If you look at celebrities who practice yoga (ahem, Jennifer Aniston), you may think that Downward Dog is a quick way to get a toned and tight body. Unfortunately, if you're looking for a quick fix that promises flat abs fast, yoga is not your best bet -- but then again, not much is.

But a regular yoga practice can play a role in helping you achieve your long-awaited six-pack; it can help you lose weight and tone from head to toe, including your abdominal area. Yoga just boosts weight loss in a more holistic way than you might think.

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To better understand this question, it's important to understand how the body burns fat, in general. Although we can target certain body parts for toning and strengthening (like our arms, legs, abs, or glutes, for example), there is no research-proven way to blast more fat cells in one specific area than in any other. And while extra pounds around the belly are often the easiest weight to put on, they can also be some of the hardest to shed.

That being said, a diet and exercise plan that allows you to lose weight all over will almost certainly benefit that belly bulge. (To shed pounds consistently, remember that the key is to burn more calories than you take in every day.) And that's good news, because excess fat around the abdominal area has been shown to raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. [Source: Mayo Clinic]

Yoga can be an important part of your belly-shrinking plan, regardless of whether you've ever practiced before. Not only does it burn calories and help tone your trouble spots, but research also shows that it has the power to alter your eating patterns, your sleep habits, and your mood -- all things that will affect how much weight you pack onto your waistline, and how quickly you can burn it off.

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Yoga, like all forms of exercise, burns calories -- some forms more than others. A fast-paced, vigorous style of yoga, like Vinyasa or Ashtanga, will burn more fat and calories, for example, than a slow, restorative class.

"Yoga certainly does have a cardiovascular element," says Annelise Hagan, a yoga instructor in New York City. "A vigorous athletic form of yoga can raise your heart rate for a good 20 minutes." And moves that focus on the core -- such as plank, chaturanga, and boat pose -- can help tone the abdominal muscles underneath, she adds.

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That may not be the most important thing to consider when choosing a yoga class, however. "What's really going to give you more weight loss is the mindfulness aspect of yoga," says Colleen Saidman Yee, creator of Gaiam's Yoga for Weight Loss DVD. "You may build strength and burn calories from a faster paced class, but you'll really develop the tools you need to listen to your body in a slower, more meditative practice."

A 2009 study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute found that people who practiced yoga regularly were likely to maintain or lose weight during the study period, while those who did no yoga were likely to pack on extra pounds. The researchers credit the yogis' weight control to their mindful eating habits -- they paid attention to what they ate and stopped when they felt full. [Source: FHCRC.org]

In addition, yoga has been shown to help improve sleep problems and symptoms of depression. [Source: Pedersen] And if you're already trying to lose weight by dieting, research shows that not getting enough sleep can sabotage your body's efforts to burn fat. [Source: Peeples]

When Saidman Yee set out to make a weight-loss DVD, she incorporated all of these ideas: "The first section focuses on a lot of standing poses and arm movements to get the heart rate up, and the second section is all about the midsection," she says. "But the last section is all restorative poses and breathing exercises, to help you wind down get a good night's sleep."

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- **Mental Health**: Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression; enhances mental clarity and focus.

- **Emotional Well-being**: Promotes relaxation, improves mood, and fosters a sense of inner peace.

- **Spiritual Growth**: Encourages self-awareness, mindfulness, and a deeper connection with oneself and the universe.

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Complementary And Alternative Medicine For Anti Aging & Longevity Industry Overview

The global complementary and alternative medicine for anti aging & longevity market size was valued at USD 36.89 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.2% from 2021 to 2028.

The rising aging population and diseases associated with it are the key factors expected to drive the market for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for antiaging and longevity. COVID-19 has encouraged the use of yoga in a sedentary lifestyle-oriented population. Since corporate companies adopted remote work owing to COVID-19, some organizations such as Citi, BlueBeam, 3M, and SAP prioritized virtual wellness programs to improve the stress and anxiety level of working from home. For instance, BlueBeam offered yoga and Tai Chi classes, incentive-based fitness challenges, and chair massage during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

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There have been multiple cases where Kampo medicine was used along with western medication. Several geriatric patient case studies reveal the effectiveness of traditional and integrative medicine for symptom and adverse effect management for chronic infectious diseases. There are multiple ongoing research studies on the use of traditional medicine in the COVID-19 treatment.

Alternative medicines including Reiki with little scientific evidence are being extensively promoted by Yale, Duke, Johns Hopkins, and other major medical research institutions for providing “energetic healing” for treating fibromyalgia. In addition, over 60 U.S. hospitals adopted Reiki as part of patient services and 800 hospitals provide Reiki education into their healthcare programs and services in the U.S.

In the past few years, awareness regarding yoga and its impact on antiaging and longevity has boosted the usage of these body healing therapies. This is because yoga aids in enhancing body strength and flexibility, boosting energy, and balancing stress levels. The research by the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health shows that yoga impacts the molecular level, which is directly correlated to the aging of the face and skin.

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  • U. S. Chiropractic Market – The U.S. chiropractic market size was valued at USD 12.26 billion in 2017. It is projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.32% over the forecast period.
  • Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market – The global complementary and alternative medicine market size was valued at USD 82.27 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.03% from 2021 to 2028.

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  • October 2021: Spatial, an audio platform, partnered with HealthTune scientific and Catalyst by Wellstar to use sensory healing to reduce stress and anxiety of frontline healthcare workers.
  • June 2021: The government of India launched the “mYoga” application, developed by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of Ayush in partnership with the WHO.
  • April 2021: Miskawaan Health Group announced the introduction of integrative personalized German therapies in Thailand for treating cancer. The company opened the Miskawaan Integrative Cancer Care in Bangkok.

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  • Anadolu Medical Center
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  • Acupuncture Enfants
  • Ayurveda Kuwait
  • Maya Reiki School
  • Maylilacs
  • Al Zuhair Holistic Medicine Center
  • Ayurmana By Dharma Ayurveda
  • Trinicum
  • Miskawaan Health Group
  • Therme Wien

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New Delhi :The Ministry of Ayush and the Government of Karnataka organized the main event of 8th edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2022 at Mysuru Palace, Mysuru. Prime Minister led the mass yoga demonstration at Mysuru Palace along with over 15,000 participants, which also included over 200 special physically challenged children, 100 orphaned child, 15 transgenders, HIV-positive people, and ASHA workers.

Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka, Shri Basavaraj S Bommai, Chief Minister of Karnataka, Union Minister for Ayush, Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal official of Ministry of Ayush and Government of Karnataka and other dignitaries also took part in the mass yoga demonstration.

On this occasion, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi emphasized that this year’s theme aptly portrays how Yoga served humanity in alleviating suffering during COVID-19 pandemic. Today yoga is becoming a basis for global cooperation and is providing a belief of a healthy life to mankind. He added that we see that Yoga has come out of the households and has spread all over the world and this is a picture of spiritual realization, and that of natural and shared  human consciousness, especially in the last two years of an unprecedented pandemic.

The Prime Minister said that today is the time to realize the infinite possibilities associated with yoga. Today our youth are coming in large numbers with new ideas in the field of yoga. Ministry of Ayush’s Startup Yoga Challenge is bringing together new ideas and innovation which is inspiring this generation.

Addressing the gathering, Union Minister for Ayush, Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said that It is Prime Minister’s vision to bring world peace and harmony by focusing on the health and well-being of individuals, communities, nations, and the world as a whole. He said that Yoga has brought the world together, reshaping the global values, and is bringing different healthcare systems closer.

The Minister further said that Ministry of Ayush has designed unique programs to include various sections of the society to celebrate health and heterogeneity. Shri Sonowal further informed that the Ministry have taken various initiatives to ensure advancement in the health and well-being of the people through Yoga.

This year International Day of Yoga 2022 saw many new initiatives, the ‘Guardian Ring’ program, which is collaborative exercise between 79 countries and United Nations organisations along with Indian Missions abroad to illustrate Yoga’s unifying power that surpasses national boundaries. Integrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav with celebrations of 8th IDY, Mass Yoga demonstrations were organised at 75 iconic locations across the country under the leadership of 75 Union Ministers.

Prime Minister also inaugurated the Digital yoga exhibition, which is showcasing the latest technologies like Virtual Reality to project the history and wisdom of Yoga. Prime Minister also visited the static Ayush exhibition, which consists of 146 stalls were yoga institutions, Ayush institutions under the ambit of the Government of Karnataka and the Government of India are participating.