Maximize your inner power with Yoga

India is credited to have given the world countless things to be proud of and follow; be it the concept of zero or the gastronomically notorious and rich Indian cuisine. However, something that has truly grown beyond Indian boundaries and is now revered by people across the planet is the art of yoga. Whether you are reading purely for information or wish to begin practicing it, here are some things to know about it.

Knowing the basics

What is yoga really? It is the science of initiating the strengthening your inner self through the power of concentrated meditation. Yoga involves being in control of otherwise very passive elements of one’s being. These include aspects such as the stillness achieved by our body, the mental focus mustered on ‘just being’ and modulating one’s rate of breathing.

Beginning practice

There are a number of ways to begin yogic practices. For most beginners, the initial task is to be able to consciously shut out auxiliary thoughts and movements and concentrate on this seriously. As you gradually build up a tolerance for absolute stillness, higher forms of exercise and flexibility become easier with time. Yoga comprises of many asanas (positions) that are targeted towards particular body parts, which one can attempt with time.

Getting help

With the unbelievable pervasiveness that the form has achieved into the daily lives of people, it is almost impossible to miss out on knowing someone who practices yoga daily. Getting their advice can be beneficial. If one is interested in getting the best out of it in the long-term, a plethora of instructors and DIY-material (such as yoga videos online) are available for such a purpose.

The benefits

Sleeping better, reduced levels of stress, better focus at work or school, mental resilience, higher sexual endurance are just some of the many advantages that yoga can provide for you. And these are just some of the observable ones!

So keep the faith, because perseverance here is worth the wait!

Fly the best no-frills airline in Arabia!

With some of the most premium airlines being based in the Middle East, most patrons who look for opulence and total comforts are well taken care of. However, for those who do seek the same but wish to avoid exorbitant costs, there are a number of airlines that provide such in-flight service at good fares. Saudi Airlines (known in Arabic as الخطوط السعودية) is one such example.

The national carrier of Saudi Arabia, it has been rated highly regarding its myriad features across in-flight capability, bookings and much more, such as:

Acclaim

Saudi Airlines has won several awards for its top-notch performance year after year. Some of these include:

·  In 2000, the airline has been awarded ‘The Diamond Award 2000 for Autistic Meal’.

·  In 2000, it won ‘The Award of Merit Appreciation’ from the On-board Services Magazine, USA.

·  In 2004, the airline won the Silver MENA Travel Award of the ‘Outstanding Achievement is Best Airline of MENA’.

Features

Living up to the accolades, Saudia has ensured that its in-flight aspects have built a good reputation for its name in the aviation market. For instance,

· The airline is not just limited to domestic operations. For instance, Saudi Airlines Dubai has connectivity to cities like Rome, London, Khartoum, Johannesburg and New York.

·  Saudia provides passengers with renal problems the allowance to carry up to 240 Kgs of their medicines and equipment when flying.

· It has special protocols to cater to the needs of pregnant women and autistic children, something that has earned it recognition.

· A Saudi Airlines booking entitles you to fabulous in-flight entertainment as well as meals that take into account all of your dietary preferences.

· With over 90 destinations and the Al-Fursan Club that gives its regulars special privileges, the possibilities and rewards are in abundance.

So while airlines around the world may yet offer you commendable service only after extracting a steep fee, one can always count on Saudia to give you the best returns for your hard-earned money!

Join the cause for welfare!

So you’ve finished your graduation and are looking for some meaningful work right before further education. This is where the idea of working in an NGO can be a highly beneficial decision. Unlike typical profitable businesses, an NGO in UK do not exist with expansion and profitability at its main premise. So if you do wish to ever take up an internship with an NGO, these are some of the benefits of it.

The best gratification:

Most jobs are run either by the kind of work you do or the magnitude of remuneration you earn. In this case it is the amount of difference that you will make in the lives of someone who is less able, less fortunate, less developed or even less physically/mentally equipped than you. The satisfaction of being able to make their lives a little better with your efforts is priceless. An NGO could help with that. 

Opening horizons:

Often, the daily pressures of life mean that in our quest for personal and professional success, we end up overlooking our deserved contributions back to the community around us. Being part of a cause such as a centre for abuse victims or an NGO for children teaches us a lot about sections of society that are highly oppressed. Such experiences not only make us sensitive to people in general but also open up our minds to not just getting serviced, but serving. 

The bonus on paper:

To let schools and employers know that you’ve had experience at an NGO in UK can do wonders for your job/educational prospects. This not only speaks about your capability in working efficiently for something other than money but shows that you are mindful of giving back to the society that has raised and groomed you. With places as CRY to try a tenure at, it may just be the soul-searching you need.

So stop chasing pure applause and be part of a meaningful cause!

Namaste - A greeting entrenched in spiritualism!

One of the most endearing experiences that anyone who visits India carries back with them is being greeted in the most recognizable Indian phrase there is; Namaste. A form of greeting that is synonymous with this country now, it involves bringing together your palms and slightly bowing, with your thumbs pointing at you and the fingers pointing upwards.

But what is truly behind the meaning of Namaste? To find out, one needs to look back into history when ancient scriptures and methods of speech inspired everyday phrases. Derived from olden Sankskrit words, the phrase stands for ‘The soul/spirit in me recognizes/salutes the soul/spirit in you’.

Thus, it is believed that to offer namaskaram or namaskar is to accept the fact that, beyond all of our differences, we are part of the same consciousness and were created from the same power. In this sense, the greeting is a call to the one offering it to be able to accept the other person as he or she is, without passing judgement or assessment over anything. This is thought to be important for success in any field as it appeals to us to absolve our preconceptions, our biases and our tendency to categorize/stereotype people and ideas due to past experiences. The idea here is to accept a person as they are now, different from the past. This is the defining meaning of namaskar.

Why offering this greeting is also regarded scientifically important, is because one’s palms have plenty of nerve endings that let them ‘talk’ for us, more than our mouths or eyes. The systems of mudras and asanas in Indian culture allow our hands to communicate and set right the balance of our bodies in ways that cannot be ascertained by generic science. Thus, the use of one’s palms is thought to channelize energy in an attempt to give your salutation and acknowledgement to the other person when offering this greeting.

Apart from its religious significance, this form of greeting holds many other connotations in Indian culture. It indicates that politeness, courtesy and hospitality must pass from one person to another. It is one of several forms of ‘pranama’ and is also known as Pranamasana in Hinduism. Usable for expressing gratitude or respect, while the world knows India through this gesture, it has even been integrated in other parts of life. For instance, every hostess on an India-bound flight or in the Indian hospitality sector greets patrons in this manner.

Therefore, what may seem like a mere greeting actually carries with it a world of historic beliefs encapsulated in it!

The best airlines for your trip!

When it comes to air travel, whether one is a frequent flyer or a first-timer, it is always a good bet to invest in a good airline. This can be particularly important for long-distance flights, because in such a case the quality of service, food and even responsive vis-à-vis the steward/stewardess can make the difference between a peaceful journey and a bad one.

Thus, when it comes to booking a ticket for your next imminent inland or abroad trip, make sure to choose an airline that can give you the suitable level of service for your charge. After all, every air trip costs a fair amount, so you might as well be comfortable and extract complete value while availing of it. The Emirates and Qatar Airways are two of these. We give you a few tips about why these two are among the most dependable for any air travel scenario:

Owned and operated by the Emirates Group which is a subsidiary of the Investment Corporation of Dubai, Emirates is indeed a trendsetter due to its highly superior level of service and performance. The ICD’s financial and marketing power has ensured that it is one of the most preferred and admired airlines worldwide today

Apart from its award-winning in-flight ICE (information, communication and entertainment) system which is known to have the best collection of mass media worldwide, the airline ensures that any Emirates flight has differentiated options for travel to accommodate anyone, be it a VVIP or a budget traveller.  True to its hallmark for top-notch service, it’s First Class/ Business Class trips are rightly experiences worth having, with even its dress codes being tweaked to suit the feeling of a Middle Eastern Airline yet being cosmopolitan in nature.

Apart from this, add its airport lounges for premier customers, hotel transfers from the airport and personalized meals, and an Emirates India trip will take care of you better than yourself!

Based out of Doha, Qatar, Qatar Airways’ rating as a 5-star airliner by global airline auditor Skytrax has entitled it with the tagline ‘The World’s 5-star Airline’. With over 150 destinations, it offers a wide range of flight options too.

 

Any passenger on a Qatar airways India flight will notice that their game-changing Oryx in-flight entertainment system converts your movies into a cinematic experience, giving you the ultimate standard of treatment. Moreover, Qatar Duty Free offers an interesting catalogue of products purchasable by passengers

That’s not all, the airline’s meals are prepared by chefs who take even your minutest dietary requirements into consideration when serving your meals during the flight. This can be specified in at the time of booking. Moreover, their elite lounges and First/Business class experience will truly give you the experience of a 5-star airline.

One can approach portals such as Cleartrip to make a Qatar or Emirates flight booking, so never fear and quickly get a ticket here!