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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Mentally and physically exhausted after childbirth? 5 beginner-friendly postnatal yoga asanas to feel calm and energised
For new mothers, childbirth marks a profound mental and physical shift. While the physiological system is reeling from the nine months of pregnancy and the final moments of labour, the psychological state is bracing for the new wave of changes motherhood typically brings. All this can feel incredibly overstimulating, which is why postnatal yoga can be such a grounding and restorative practice to calm down. Yoga helps to ground emotional turmoil after childbirth.(Shutterstock) Dr Anshika Kashyap, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, K J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre, shared with HT Lifestyle how postnatal yoga helps in supporting new mothers. She said, 'After delivery, new mothers often move through exhaustion, hormonal upheaval and a body that feels unfamiliar. Amidst all this, postnatal yoga offers a moment to pause, breathe and begin healing slowly and gently. Also known as postpartum yoga, this practice blends movement, breathwork, and deep rest. It helps rebuild what pregnancy and delivery often strain, core stability, pelvic strength, and emotional balance.' ALSO READ: Yoga for high-risk pregnancy: Doctor shares what to practise and what to avoid Moreover, postnatal yoga is not only beneficial for mental wellness but also for physical health, especially for new moms. Dr Kashyap weighed in on this and said, 'Physiologically, postnatal yoga is also helpful in restoring core and pelvic floor muscles, which are usually compromised throughout pregnancy and childbirth. Mild asanas also relieve the back and shoulder soreness resulting from numerous hours of feeding and having to carry the baby, while breathing exercises engage the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to deep rest and balance of emotions.' Here are five beginner-friendly postnatal yoga poses, as shared by Dr Anshika Kashyap, that can be safely performed at home with your doctor's permission: 1. Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) How to do: Hands on knees, switch between arching and rounding the spine with each breath in and breath out. Hands on knees, switch between arching and rounding the spine with each breath in and breath out. Benefits: It will relax the stiffness of the spine, improve posture, and gently mobilise the core. 2. Legs-Up-the-Wall (Viparita Karani) How to do: Lie on your back and stretch your legs up against a wall. Lie on your back and stretch your legs up against a wall. Benefits: It helps in decreasing swelling in the legs, improves circulation, and soothes the nervous system. 3. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) How to do: Lie on your back with knees bent, feet hip-width apart. Press your feet into the ground to raise your hips. Lie on your back with knees bent, feet hip-width apart. Press your feet into the ground to raise your hips. Benefits: It will tone your glutes, lower back, and pelvic floor. 4. Child's Pose (Balasana) How to do: Sit on your heels, fold forward, arms extended. Sit on your heels, fold forward, arms extended. Benefits: It relaxes tension in the lower back, inspires deep breathing and a calm mind. 5. Alternate nostril breathing (Anuloma Viloma) How to do: Inhale through one nostril, exhale through the other, alternating sides. Inhale through one nostril, exhale through the other, alternating sides. Benefits: It helps in balancing mood, improves focus, and reduces anxiety. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
The Hindu
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Anurag Kashyap's ‘Kennedy' impresses at NYIFF, fuels call for Indian theatrical release
Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy continues its strong run on the festival circuit, drawing a standing ovation and sold-out screenings at the 2025 New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF). The neo-noir thriller, headlined by Rahul Bhat, has been steadily building momentum since its Cannes premiere, where it received a nine-minute ovation. At NYIFF, the film's first screening sold out in just 40 seconds, prompting organisers to add another show. Bhat, who plays the titular role of a sleepless ex-cop operating within a corrupt system, has been nominated for Best Actor. 'I'm truly honoured to be nominated for Best Actor at NYIFF,' he said. 'The love Kennedy has received across the world is incredibly humbling.' Kashyap is also in the running for Best Director. The film, produced by Ranjan Singh and Kabir Ahuja under Good Bad Films and Zee Studios, features Sunny Leone in a supporting role alongside Mohit Takalkar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Megha Burman, Karishma Modi, and Jeniffer Piccinato. Following the NYIFF screening, Kashyap and Bhat participated in a Q&A session where audience members praised the film's storytelling, music, and performances. One viewer called it 'a masterpiece in Hindi cinema' and questioned why it hasn't seen a theatrical release in India. Despite its international acclaim, Kennedy remains unreleased in Indian cinemas, which has been a point of frustration for many fans. With growing demand on social media and at festival screenings, the pressure is mounting for a domestic release.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
UP to fell 1,400 trees in Pilibhit; Environmentalists threaten Chipko-like protest
Environmental activists have decried the plan as unnecessary and illogical, warning of a revived 'Chipko' movement to prevent the felling. PILIBHIT: In a move sparking public outrage, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is set to axe around 1,400 mature green trees — many over 50 years old — lining an 8-km stretch of the Bhind–Lipulekh highway that cuts through Pilibhit city. The decision comes despite the existence of a functional bypass road built to NH standards, which provides seamless connectivity and could have spared the trees. Environmental activists have decried the plan as unnecessary and illogical, warning of a revived 'Chipko' movement to prevent the felling. The trees in question are now at the heart of an emerging civil resistance. Environmentalist and lawyer Shivam Kashyap has written to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), urging it to halt the plan and review the project's necessity. The Supreme Court Registrar has acknowledged his concerns and has reportedly agreed to treat the matter as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). Following Kashyap's appeal, several NGOs — including the Mumbai-based Earth Brigade Foundation, Lucknow's Avian Society, Pilibhit's Wildlife Biodiversity Conservation Society, and Save Environment Society — have pledged non-violent resistance, invoking Sundar Lal Bahuguna's Chipko movement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Undo The highway project, which spans approximately 840 km across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Nepal, includes a 183.38-km section from Bewar to Pilibhit in its first phase, beginning from Mainpuri. In March this year, PWD executive engineer Shashank Bhargav directed the divisional forest officer (DFO) of Pilibhit, Bharat Kumar D, to mark roadside trees in a 12-metre-wide area on both sides of the road between chainage 79.350 and 107 of the Pilibhit-Majhola section. The DFO, without reviewing the necessity of cutting down the trees, forwarded the order to sub-divisional forest officer Anajani Kumar Shrivastav, who subsequently marked around 1,400 trees for removal. When asked by TOI why the trees needed to be axed despite the presence of a bypass road that could accommodate traffic flow, Bhargav responded, 'How can we leave the city centre from widening?' DM Gyanendra Singh said he would consult senior MoRTH officials to explore alternatives that could protect the trees.
India Today
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Tahira Kashyap recalls going broke after marriage: Ayushmann didn't understand…
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is married to his high school sweetheart, Tahira Kashyap, has weathered many ups and downs in their life. In a recent interview, his wife Tahira opened up about the early days of their married life and how her savings helped them stay afloat during an interview with Official People of India, Tahira opened up about the early days of her married life and said, "I had spent some money on my wedding, but I had my own savings. But, I didn't have a job in Mumbai. This boy did not understand how we were getting the food, like how we were buying all of these vegetables, fruits. My bank balance was depleting. I had never asked anyone for money, even my parents. I had always been financially independent, but now everything went for a toss because it had been a year, and my bank balance was zero."advertisementTahira recalls the time when Ayushmann asked her why she hadn't bought mangoes, a question that pushed her over the edge. 'I was so angry because he didn't notice that I wasn't eating mangoes for two days, so he could eat. He asked, 'What's the problem?' And I just started crying. I asked, 'How do you think we are buying groceries?' He was like, 'Oh yeah'. I said, 'My bank balance is zero. It's been seven-eight months, and I am trying to figure out jobs, and we are spending only my savings," she further added. Kashyap revealed that it was at that moment that the 'Dream Girl 2' actor realised that he hadn't paid much attention at couple got married in 2008, and the two are parents to son Virajveer and daughter Varushka Khurrana. In April this year, Tahira revealed that her breast cancer had relapsed after seven a post on Instagram, Tahira wrote, "When life gives you lemons make lemonade. When life becomes too generous and throws them again at you, you squeeze them calmly into your favourite kala khatta drink and sip it with all the good intentions. Because for one it's a better drink and two you know you will give it your best once again (sic).""Ironically or not today is #WorldHealthDay Let's do whatever we can in our capacity to take care of ourselves #gratitude through and through (sic)," she further added. (Photo Credit: Instagram/tahirakashyap) Kashyap was first diagnosed with breast cancer in Watch
The Print
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
Amazon MGM Studios announces theatrical release of Anurag Kashyap's crime drama ‘Nishaanchi'
'Nishaanchi' delves into the complex lives of two brothers who walk starkly different paths, uncovering how their choices shape their destinies. Produced by Ajay Rai and Ranjan Singh under the banner of Jar Pictures in association with Flip Films, 'Nishaanchi' marks the acting debut of Aaishvary Thackeray who stars alongside Vedika Pinto, Monika Panwar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Kumud Mishra in pivotal roles. Kashyap said 'Nishaanchi' was written in 2016 and since then he has been looking for a studio that trusted the team 'whole heartedly'. 'Amazon MGM loved it, believed in it, and became the wall behind us. This is exactly what happened with all my films that people love – they were backed by great producers and great Studios. ''Nishaanchi' is a story full of raw human emotions, love, lust, power, crime and punishment, betrayal, redemption and the consequences of it all. I have been extremely fortunate to find a bunch of good people and superb actors and my most beautiful crew to tell this story in the best possible way that I would have wanted. Working with the team at Amazon MGM Studios has been an immensely rewarding and beautiful experience. It was like going back to my early days of filmmaking. We're excited, nervous, and can't wait to share the film with the audience to experience, when it releases in theatres this September,' the filmmaker said. Nikhil Madhok, Director & Head of India Originals, Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, said collaborating with Kashyap, 'a maestro of raw, unfiltered, and emotionally charged storytelling', has been nothing short of incredible. 'We firmly believe in the future of the theatrical film business and are excited to share that we will be bringing a slate of compelling cinematic movies to theatres over the next few years. 'We are proud that 'Nishaanchi' is part of this initial slate, with its intricately woven story that blends suspense, love, conflict, and layered characters. It exemplifies our commitment to exploring fresh narratives that will resonate with our diverse audience. The music of the film, in particular, is a standout element, and a testament to Anurag's unique creative vision,' Madhok said. PTI BK BK BK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
