The sounds of singing birds drifting through a leafy forest may do more than create a peaceful atmosphere; they could measurably improve mental health. A new study has found that spending just 10 minutes in a restored urban forest while listening to birdsong reduced people’s stress, increased positive emotions and made them feel more mentally…
Lucknow: At 6 am, before traffic and horns take over, Lucknow sounds very different. Cool air moves through tree-lined paths, birds greet the sunrise, and rustling leaves replace vehicle noise. Ahead of World Listening Day on Saturday, TOI visited five green spaces across the city to experience their natural soundscapes. The visits showed that despite…
Kanpur:The 12th International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur.Under the leadership of vice-chancellor Dr Sanjeev Gupta, about 1,170 people performed collective yoga, asana conveying a message of unity and awareness towards health.The programme commenced at 6am with Suryanamaskar and Pranayama followed by other yoga…
Army dogs and their trainers on International Yoga Day Pune: Defence establishments in the city marked the 12th International Yoga Day on Sunday with enthusiasm, bringing together cadets, soldiers, military families and trained military dogs for a series of events aimed at promoting physical fitness, mental well-being and holistic health.At the sprawling National Defence Academy…
Pratibha Kamath was diagnosed with autism and traces of intellectual disability. She spent nearly two decades pursuing music and has performed at several respected platforms in India and the US. She will play the sitar at the event Pune: Stepping away from the pressure of daily caregiving, parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children will have…
Dharwad: On the occasion of International Yoga Day, the Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Dharwad, will organise a 15-day yoga and yogasana camp in Dharwad from June 15 to 30. According to a press release issued by BK Jayanthi, head, Dharwad PBKIVV centre and BK Vani, the camp will be held simultaneously at two…
It’s finally time to let your shoulders relax. Stress is lessened, your mind feels less crowded and you feel a pleasant sense of spaciousness around you. The Moon aids in emotional well-being and Jupiter as your ruler assists in easing tension through family ties and the simple pleasures. You don’t need grand plans today to…
