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Vaishnavi Hegde Yoga goes online in lockdown EVESCAPE News Features/  GOA :   While yoga is termed as a sustainable practice and a holistic health option that everyone can access, adapt and learn, especially in times of social distancing and ‘work from home’ scenario -- practitioners and instructors of the age old discipline have now shifted to online classes.  In the same spirit, Ponda based yoga teacher Dr. Aruna Bhadauria uses the zoom app to teach yoga. Pranayam Bhastrika, Kapalbharti, Anulom Vilom, Bhramari and Udgeeth are some of the asanas best fit for practicing from home, says the Patanjali Yog  Samithi in charge. "These asanas can be performed easily  at home to improve immunity. It has been suggested by renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev. Yoga helps improve mental and physical health," say s Bhadauria. Yoga teachers have long wanted to get online, appreciating the power  of the internet to help touch more lives with their teaching, but fear of the camera and confus

Women’s health - physical & mental May 28 is observed as International Day of Action for Women's Health since 1987. The main goal of the celebration of this day is to raise awareness on the issues related to women’s health and well being. In keeping with the spirit,  EVESCAPE compiles opinions of a few prominent medical practitioners in Goa to mark the occasion. On this occasion, I urge every single woman to put her needs before others -- health wise. Physical, emotional, spiritual, as well as financial health is of utmost significance. Women need to be strong enough to make their own decisions and work towards being self reliant while supporting others. Anemia and calcium deficiency is common amongst women, both urban and rural. This needs to be addressed at to prevent further issues. Stress and hormonal issues need timely intervention. Menopausal women as well as young menstruating girls need special care and attention. Wishing all of us a safe and heal

Sexual harassment at workplace  is a raging issue   EVESCAPE News Features/GPA Recent media reports of a complaint of sexual harassment at workplace by a Margao Municipal Council (MMC) employee (with disabilities) allegedly involving a high ranking officer of the civic body,  has once again brought the focus on the vexed issue. The Goa Municipal Employees Association (GMEA) in a media briefing held recently has warned of taking recourse to further action if the government fails to take action in the matter as per law. According to its General Secretary Anil Shirodkar, the GMEA had submitted a memorandum to the Chief Secretary, Secretary - Urban Development Ministry, Director of Municipal Administration, besides the chairperson of the MMC seeking redressal as per the Vishaka guidelines. Questioning the silence of the government in the matter for over two months now, the GMEA in a fresh memorandum to the Chief Secretary, has alleged that the chief officer against whom the co