Meet Pushpendra Kumar, Delhi Police’s In-House Yoga Guru

Pushpendra Kumar, a junior inspector in the Delhi Police, considers most of his colleagues unfit for duty.

“A lot of them are overweight,” says Mr. Kumar, a well-built officer. Others are “frustrated” by the daily cases of crime – from murder to rape – that they battle every day, says Mr. Kumar. Some have developed hypertension, insomnia and migraines because of long and sporadic hours on the job, he says.

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Paddle yoga: Latest fitness fad

Love water Well,this summer jump into it not just to cool off,but stay healthy,too.A lifestyle trend that is catching on globally has health aficionados doing a yoga class on the water a swimming pool or lake on paddleboard.Called SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Yoga,or simply paddle yoga,its mixing the technique of postures with a balancing act.In an age where yoga is getting increasingly varied with anti-gravity (floating yoga) and tantrum yoga (where you are encouraged to release stress by and yelling and laughing),is Mumbai going to welcome this newfangled fitness form in its swimming pools.

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10 Tranquil Yoga And Meditation Retreats In India For Stress Reduction

Countless travelers and pilgrims seeking serenity and spiritual renewal have made their way to India's ashrams and retreat centers to learn the wisdom of ancient practices like yoga, meditation and Ayurveda healing. Whether you're looking for a disciplined daily meditation routine at a spiritual center or a luxury spa with a focus on wellness and healing, the country's many retreat centers all promise visitors stress reduction, self-discovery and an escape from a busy urban lifestyle.

From by-donation yoga programs at a southern India center to luxury wellness retreats at an upscale Himalayas destination spa, these 10 retreat centers accomodate every budget and level of interest, from the yoga-curious to experienced meditation practitioners.

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