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YOGA: Yoga and Meditation for Mental Health.

What is Yoga? Yoga is a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual practice originating from ancient India. History: Yoga's rich history spans over 5,000 years, evolving from ancient spiritual practices to modern physical exercises. Definition: Yoga is a practice that is aimed to unite the body, mind and spirit, promoting overall well-being and self-awareness. Yoga is a Sanskrit word meaning "merging, merge" or "union". Components of Yoga: Yoga involves practices, exercises, actions, workout done for the well-being. They include; 1. Physical components:    * Asanas (Postures): These are physical positions and exercises done to balance body, soul and mind.    * Pranayama (Breathing Techniques): These are controlled breathing practices done for relaxation and energy.    *Kriyas (Cleansing Techniques): This involves using detoxifying practices for body and mind. 2. Mental components:    * Dharana (Concentration): Steady focusing the mind for mental an...

BUILDING RESILIENCE: Resilience building activities for Teenagers.

Building Resilience: This involves developing skills, methods, ways and strategies to cope with adversity, trauma or stress. Building resilience is a powerful tool for navigating life's challenges. Resilience: It is the ability of people or things to feel better or bounce back from difficult experiences, adapt to change, return to it's original shape and navigate uncertainty.        Resilience building helps to overcome and fight stress, depression and anxiety. Key components of resilience building: 1. Emotional Regulation:    * Create "self awareness". Try to identify your strengths and weakness.    * Learn to manage your mood. Put your mood and emotional expressions under control.    * Emotional recognition & stress             reduction should be observed. 2. Optimism:    * Learn to focus on positive solutions.    * Inculcate positive self-talk.    * Reframe negative...

INTIMACY EXERCISES: Overcoming Long-distance relationships through intimacy exercises.

What is intimacy exercises? These are activities that are designed to help partners/couples build and strengthen their emotional and physical connection. Types of intimacy exercises in long distance relationships; 1. Emotional intimacy exercises: * Scheduled regular video calls with your partner. * Practice active listening with your partner no matter how the conversation takes. * Learn to express and share gratitude. * Share personal thoughts and feelings always. 2. Physical intimacy exercises: * Share romantic activities with your partner. Example; deep romances, sensual touching, cuddling etc. * Share fun activities together E.g, playing games, visiting the beach etc. * Fun-sensual photography sharing. * Going on viral scheduled intimacy dates. * Regular intimate messaging. 3. Communication intimacy exercises: * Emotional expressions of how you feel for each other * Sharing goals, plans and values. * Open ended questions and answers to know more about each other. N/B: Prioritize tr...