Goa Prism Volume 9 Issue 1 August 2020 - Special Edition

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Editorial

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Festival Ganesh Chaturthi

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Cover Story Mushtifund Aryaan Goa’s Premiere Institute Bags 100% Results at the Board Exams

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In Focus Covaxin Trials in Goa

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Fitness Different Variations Of Lunges by Norbert Dsouza

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Mental Health Youth & Relationships by Shobika Jaju

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Dental Health Overcoming Bad Breathe by Dr. Paresh Lotlekar

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From The Editor’s Desk The Goa Prism ‘Special Issue’ is a New initiative towards the restoration of Goa Prism’s Digital Magazine Version which was kept on hold for some time. This New issue comes with the Cover story of one of Goa’s Premiere Educational Institutions.

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Mushtifund Aryaan Higher Secondary School is one of Goa's Premiere educational institutes spearheaded by Mr. Vyankatesh Prabhudesai in association with Mushtifund Saunstha. Mushtifund Aryaan has achieved tremendous success in the educational arena in Goa and has churned out some of the most talented minds in the industry. The Achievements of this institution are at a 100% result for the past 6 years without a break. The cover story will shed light on how the students kept achieving this mile stone year after year.

rajeshrghadge rajeshghadge rajeshghadge therealrajeshghadge To err is human. Although we take due care Publisher’s Note while publishing the magazine to ensure it is free of any mistakes, any omissions or errors are entirely unintentional. In case you find any erroneous photographs, language, missing credits or anything else published incorrectly, please feel free to bring it to our notice. We believe in publishing matters that catch our readers' attention and at the same time impart information. We hope all our readers appreciate the content and help us make this publication even better and useful.

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi this year may not be happening on the scale that it used to happen regularly due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation but the state Government has worked out guidelines for individual celebrations and that shall keep the spirit of this festival alive. For the people of Goa, the festival of Ganesha is considered to be bigger than Diwali.

The Situation of COVID-19 is getting severe by the day and the World has no other option rather than waiting for a Vaccine. India's Covaxin is supposed to be on the forefront with its vaccine reaching on the nal stage of trial and if that is successful then we will have a vaccine ready by the end of October 2020. The In Focus section of the Magazine will put some more light on the Covaxin story.

We have all our sections in place and we are making all the efforts to add some more to this magazine in the forthcoming issues. We hope you like the content and I will be waiting for your suggestions and feedback to improve upon the contents of Goa Prism in the time to come, till then Happy Reading…

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Festival

Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi is a very auspicious and important festival of the Hindu community in Goa. Also known as Chovoth, Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa usually falls on the 4th day of Bhadarva of Hindu calendar in August/September.

Chaturthi in Goa is symbolized by the worship of clay idols of Lord Ganesha. It's celebrated for a minimum of two days and can go up to 21 days. The clay idols come in various sizes and are very intricately painted. Preparations for the festival begin days in advance. Men get busy with decorating houses while women start preparing sweets.

A life-like clay sculpture of Lord Ganesha is made a couple of months before the day of Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa. The size of this idol differs. The priest, usually clad in saffron dhoti and shawl, then invokes life into the idol amidst the chanting of mantras.

Coconut, jaggery, Modaks, Durva blades and red owers are offered. The ritual of Visarjan takes place on the last day. Here the family along with relatives take the sculpture of lord Ganesha and immerse it in a nearby river or lake thus bringing to end the auspicious Celebration that brings Families and Generations together during this time of the Festival.

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Cover Story

Mushtifund Aryaan HSS Goa’s Premiere Institution Bags 100% Result for 6th Time in a Row in Board Exams Mushtifund Aryaan, Goa's Premier educational institute does it once again and this is the 6th time in a row that the institution has bagged a 100% result at the HSSC Board Exams. This would not have been possible without the vision and efforts of the genius behind it and that is none other than its director Mr. Vyankatesh Prabhudesai who is the heart and soul of this institution.

The Editor of Incredible Goa Magazine spoke with Mr. Prabhudesai over the phone about the success that his students have been achieving consistently for the past 15 years not only in the Board exams but also at the All-India Level Engineering and Medical entrance exams. Here is the excerpt from the interview.

When our team member spoke to Mr. Vyankatesh Prabhudesai over the phone asking him the first question as to how does he feel about the results that have come out this year, wherein the students have achieved tremendous success with 100% marks. Mr. Prabhudesai very humbly said that it was expected as it has been happening consistently for the past several years.

“According to me, this was expected since this is something we have been doing for several years in a row,” said Mr. Prabhudesai very humbly adding that most of the students have passed with Distinction. “If you see the number, 90% of students from the batch of 76, 30 of them got 90% plus in Chemistry, 27 got 90% plus in Physics and the same number of students got 90% plus in Maths. This is happening for years now, and at some stage you know what is happening is because of all the hard work we and students put in as we work 365 days a year, 24/7.”

As per Mr. Prabhudesai, the main factor behind achieving these results at the board level is the mentoring system his institution follows. “We take the selection process very seriously,” said Mr. Prabhudesai adding that the process begins with a very tough entrance test, and only the pupils who pass this test get selected to join the institution. “This way we make sure that the best of the best have been selected which according to me is the cream of Goa in the educational line. Once the selection process is over, we make sure that the standard of the teaching is maintained throughout the academic year.”

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MAHSS Director - Mr. Vyankatesh Prabhudesai

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“We have the team of teachers who are selected from all over the country and trained to teach students,” Mr. Vyankatesh adding that his institute makes sure that it keeps the teaching staff motivated all the time. “We divide the entire batch of 80-85 students into groups of 10 depending upon the performance and these groups are assigned to one such teacher on the campus and these are their “Mentors” and I take the Top 10 with me for the 2 Years that they study here. This way they are continuously guided not just for studies, but also for their behaviour and the other aspects of the social and personal life such as Diet, planning out Tasks, and this way we maintain Wholesome Development of the Students here at MAHSS.” According to Mr. Vyankatesh Prabhudesai, at MAHSS his students believe in healthy competition, and it is about competing with yourself and not the others. “This way the students discuss the doubts with themselves continuously and then they solve the problems. Here at MAHSS we encourage the culture of Working together and groups, and this has proved to be effective in its place,” said Mr. Vyankatesh adding that this approach keeps his institution running towards success every time. “We are training our students for everything and we are a full day school so we work in a slightly different style. We have a dropout rate that is close to 0% and the results are always clear as they are confident about themselves.”

“I have worked alongside the topmost individuals in the country so I use these contacts for the benefit of the students itself. During this pandemic lockdown, we had a lot of online sessions that keep our students motivated,” said Mr. Prabhudesai adding that they provided the Tablet PC to the students before the Lockdown happened. “They were doing the JEE and NEET Tests, from the tabs that were given to them and would take these tests from the comfort of their homes. The tests would be then uploaded at 5 pm and the students would then have around 3 hours to do the tests, and then the evaluation of the test would be done right in front of them so there wouldn't be any delay of the same. This was as good as us finishing a lecture of class with our students on a Sunday as all their doubts were clarified and they could see them on-screen, although live classes are live classes and this has an advantage of students not travelling and they save a lot of time. We send them all the assignments, projects, and other material directly on the tabs itself.”

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“Here is what the MAHSS Students have to say”

Swarada V Deshmukh – Class XII These are hard times, which have hit mankind. Yes, the outbreak of the Novel Corona Virus has caused a global health catastrophe. This has affected a lot of people, students included. But education must not take a backseat, though Mr. Vyankatesh Prabhudessai and the result of which there are online lectures conducted for the students of Mushtifund Aryaan Higher Secondary School.

Our online lectures started in early May. Where subjects like English, Hindi, Computer science, and Psychology were taught, this was just the beginning I must say because these lectures were carried out so smoothly that in no time we were having full PCMB lectures going on. We need to support each other in these times and the MAHSS family did the exact same. With full support from our teachers and great devotion from the students, it is no surprise that these online lectures were a huge success. We, students, are indeed privileged to be studying at MAHSS where education is taken so seriously.

We, students, are very grateful and, we highly appreciate the hard work done by our institution for us. It is true that nothing can match the spirit of live interaction but this does not stop any of our teachers from teaching us with full enthusiasm and dedication. In the end, I would like to thank our Director for turning the thought of online lectures into reality. “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today”

Suyash Prabhu Desai - Class XI “May it be Online or classroom, it is your determination and hard work for learning which will lead you to success” In current situation of Covid-19 Outbreak Online Education has been a boon for global philomaths. As a student of Mustifund Aryaan Higher Secondary School, I am glad to say that Online classes have been very convenient so also advantageous for me. Not only it creates a classroom like environment but it allows me to stay at home safely with my family continuing my education. For a student like me, one of the noteworthy edges of online learning over classroom learning is that it saves my time in travelling from home to school.

Then there are our passionate, highly qualified and dedicated teachers of MAHSS who stood up and accepted the challenge of maintaining our academic progress. Our director Vyankatesh Prabhu Desai Sir whom we call him VPD Sir has always been a great motivation for us. He creates a classroom like feel by involving all the students making the virtual classroom even more interesting. He invites experts from various disciplines who are passionate, successful and so also humble, to share their experiences and stimulate young minds like us. Truly the virtual interaction with these personalities inspires us a lot. VPD sir has been doing everything possible to motivate us and escalate our interest in all subjects.

We have been learning online from 3rd of June and so far we have understood each and every concept taught by our mentors online as equally as we would in a normal class. Also we get to see recorded lectures in case if we miss the lecture due to connectivity issues. Online lectures do not consume much data. But as the saying goes that 'each coin has two sides' so does the online education. We sit for many hours in front of screen that may have an impact on our health especially on our eyes. Secondly we might experience some health issues due to these radiations from electronic gadgets.

But in my experience with online classes, the good far outweigh the bad. In this current situation of Pandemic virtual classroom is safe and intellectual choice for learning. I sometimes have connectivity issues other than that my experience with online classes has been an amazing right from home.

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Shravani Waigaonkar – Class XII While the whole world is battling the repercussions of the COVID pandemic, the students all across the globe have been the victims of anxiety and uncertainty. I have always felt blessed and one among the luckiest to be a part of the Aryaan Mushtifund family and this family has kept its members together and motivated even during these hard times!

The entire Aryaan faculty has always taught student's perseverance and ensured that no obstacles can refrain us from achieving our maximum potential. Aryaan has been conducting online classes since the lockdown in a very hassle-free and strategic manner. Though online classes cannot replace the conventional classroom teaching, the immense dedication and enthusiasm of our teachers are reaching us through the digital mode also.

The rigor of teaching, learning, and testing continues to be as effective as during normal times. The sessions are filled with so much liveliness of teachers and students, equivalent to the conventional classes. Though words wouldn't justify my immense respect and gratitude but still through this mode, I wish to extend my infinite gratitude to the Aryaan teachers, staff and especially Director of the institute, Shri Vyankatesh Prabhudesai for the creativeness and discipline of conducting the classes, the assurance provided by teachers and for keeping us motivated, not allowing the perturbance to even touch us!

Anushka Da silva – Class XI “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you” – Zig Ziglar At the onset of the pandemic, when mundane activities were crippled for the sake of safety, numerous questions arose in the minds of students and teachers alike regarding the unclear future of education during this time of crisis. And while most of the world is still trying to come to terms with the grim reality faced by them, I am delighted to declare that the faculty at Mustifund Aryaans Higher Secondary School rose to the challenge and have provided the students with an alternative means of learning so as to not hinder their academic growth and development, as well as being mindful about the health and wellbeing of the students and staff alike.

They have done a marvelous job of equipping their already supremely skilled teachers with the knowledge of online teaching making this an unstoppable combination. They have truly brought a revolutionary change in how we perceive education and have allowed us to study in the comfort and security of our own homes.

The teaching, non-teaching staff, and the quality of content being taught have not disappointed us and we have got what we asked for, the best. The teaching methods utilized are such that I do not miss a single moment of being in class surrounded by students and at the same time can clear all my doubts, making online learning a truly satisfying experience. However, there were some initial connectivity glitches that were quickly overcome and it is safe to say that I am thoroughly enjoying learning via Zoom. Though nothing can come to par with the tried and tested “offline” education practiced over the centuries and I cannot wait for college to start. In conclusion, I am utterly grateful to sir. Vyankatesh and his team for giving us a ray of hope during these trying times and for showing us that knowledge will always be available to those who seek it!

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Yogja Tiwari – Class XI “When there is a will, there is a way” We generally make a lot of promises to ourselves every day such as to complete a painting, finish our homework, exercise, etc. but due to some of the other restrictions, we are not able to complete our daily goals. Nowadays, our goal is to excel in studies, crack entrance exams like KVPY, JEE, and NEET and enter top universities like IIT and AIIMS. And now, the covid 19 pandemics is acting like a big wall between us and our goals.

But here in Mushtifund Aryaan Higher Secondary School, teachers are helping us break those walls by conducting online classes. As you all know that nothing can be compared to offline classes, but here in Aryaans, teachers are trying their level best to make us understand everything and even helping us by clearing our doubts just like any other normal offline class. The portion of class 11 is quite different from what we have studied earlier but the teachers help us and make us enjoy all new challenges as if they were a piece of cake.

At last, I would like to thank each and every teacher especially Vyankatesh sir to make us love our subjects and help us achieve our goals even with the pandemic on our head

Disha P. Sawant – Class XI I believe that good teachers can bring out the best in students, whatever the limitations may be. This statement has been proven right to a great extent by the faculty members of Mushtifund Aryaans Higher Secondary School during this stressful and unpredictable phase of the pandemic-stricken world.

Being honest, I have had questions regarding the quality of teaching of the classes being online. Moreover, I always feared that I would not have the privilege to experience the highly acclaimed techniques and styles of the faculty through an online medium. However, all my assumptions, rather providentially, stand falsely assumed. In spite of these difficult times, our director continues to find ways to inspire us by having personalities, highest in their verticals to interact and motivate us. With so much to learn and no time to waste traveling to school, online lectures give you the sweet balance of not missing out on exceptional schooling and enough time to freshen up your mind.

Furthermore, these three weeks of acquiring knowledge and guidance from the prestigious school through online classes, as a student, do not let you feel like you are missing out on better education.

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Pradneya Prabhudesai – Class XI The world received a setback due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The economy crumbled. The education sector was also severely affected.

Exams were postponed and students were anxious for their admission.

Mushtifund Aryaan HS School was one of the few institutions whose plans were not faltered by the pandemic.

Our mentor Vyankatesh sir wasted no time and started online classes right after Goa Board exams were over. I was excited about the classes and the superb faculty of Aryaan Study Circle did not disappoint me.

The teachers quickly adapted themselves to the new circumstances and began to tutor us as if nothing was amiss. Many students were facing internet problems but the teachers and students co-operated among themselves and covered up everything. I am also proud to proclaim that the teachers used digital pens and whiteboards to give a realistic feeling.

Vyankatesh sir also bestowed upon us the opportunity to meet the great minds of India like Padmavibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Prof. Rajkumar Pant, and many other Ex. Aryaan students. I am privileged to be a part of this magnificent family and would cherish every moment of it.

Aariz Shaikh – Class XI “A DAY WITHOUT LEARNING IS A DAY WASTED” Ever since the pandemic began, all aspects of human life became exuberant and unforeseeable, including academics. For me, it all began when all examinations were temporarily canceled in India.

As a student of tenth grade, I was in a disconcerting situation. I didn't know whether to unwind and enjoy the vacation or to stay focused and continue studying. However, one thing was quite clear from the onset - No matter the Crisis, Aryaan study circle would not allow it to disrupt the education of its students.

As was expected from an institute of such repute, Aryaan Study Circle commendably rose to the occasion and decided to conduct online classes. This came as a relief to all of us who believed that 'a day without learning is a day wasted'. The prospect of learning virtually through a screen was new and exciting. All of us, teachers and students alike, prepared ourselves for the challenges that lay ahead.

When the online classes began, the interaction, the pressure, and enjoyment of learning was as much as in the classroom. We, the students, with the guidance of the teachers quickly adapted ourselves to the world of virtual learning and used the online portal to our advantage. Even though we were miles apart from the teachers, the laughter of the classroom, the competition among the students, and the passion of the teachers never wavered. Headed by the vision of the champion that is Sir VPD, the teachers were able to make the students believe that they could achieve their dreams to the fullest and more, in a world with COVID-19 or without.

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Sanskrati Saxena – Class XI “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

Due to the sudden outbreak of coronavirus in 2020, the entire world has come to a halt. Schools all over India have been shut down for an indefinite period of time putting the future of thousands of students at risk. But just like for every lock there is a key; every problem has a solution. The Mushtifund Aryaan Higher Secondary School has adopted the online method of teaching in these testing times. A team of dedicated and ardent teachers have taken up this challenge and have been highly successful in tackling it too. A concept is explained very precisely by every teacher, till every single student understands everything. Assignments are given regularly to ensure the students' understanding.

The online lectures have also opened the doors for many interesting and motivational interactive sessions with renowned personalities of the world. In this way the safety of the students and a secure future, both are being ensured by the Aryaans faculty. I would like to thank our director, Mr. Vyankatesh Prabhudesai, for his relentless efforts to set up these classes for us and promise him to work hard every day.

Purnanand alias Mohak Audi – Class XI “If you cannot run, then walk. If you cannot walk, then crawl.

But never stop moving towards your goal.”

Such has been the approach of Mustifund Aryaan Higher Secondary School (MAHSS) towards giving the best to its pupils. In times wherein sitting close to each other in the classroom and watching the teachers deliver live lectures can be perilous, MAHSS has enabled its pupils with quality education through online classes. The teachers and the management has risen admirably well to the challenge put up by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Online learning is becoming the 'new normal' during these unprecedented times. However, one must be aware of the fact that it is not at all a child's play for a teacher to shift and adapt to this new method of teaching. But as always, the brilliant and determined faculty of MAHSS has provided the best possible to their pupils.

Learning can be tough, but to teach and ensure that everyone has learned is even more difficult. I would thus like to thank our director Mr. Vyankatesh Prabhudessai who we all know as VPD sir and also all the teaching as well as non-teaching staff of MAHSS for providing us with the best possible even when the world is going through such onerous times. Your compassion, patience, teachings, and your strenuous efforts hold the utmost value in our hearts. In conclusion, I would like to affirm the fact that if you are determined and ready to put in efforts, the road of MAHSS will definitely lead you to the best destination. A big thanks from me to MAHSS once again.

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Atharva Lotlikar - Class XI The COVID-19 pandemic has not only disrupted the flow of the current academic year but also, has led to the postponement and cancellation of various examinations nationwide. In such desperate times both, technology and the superb faculty present at Mushtifund Aryaan Higher Secondary School have proven its merit. The journey of virtual learning so far has been simply outstanding for an eleventh grader like me. The classes go on so smoothly that I am forced to admit that this is the only and the very best alternative we have for the beloved classroom.

Furthermore, my teachers make the classes very interactive so that it doesn't become a one-way communication. We are also given breaks in between classes so we can take a moment off the screen. I can attend my lectures and complete my assignments sent electronically, with no need to fight traffic, leave early for school, or miss out on important family time and precious study hours. I personally felt I have fewer distractions and hence a greater ability to concentrate during the online lectures. Even if I have connectivity issues, I don't have to worry as the management makes sure we get recorded lectures daily. So far it has been a thrilling yet enriching experience for me and my friends being a part of the virtual classroom and, will continue to be until we resume physical classes.

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us” -J.R.R. Tolkien (from the Fellowship of the Ring)

Parth Naik – Class XI After getting admission into Mustifund Aryaan higher secondary school, I was desperately waiting for the classes to commence. But the future had its own plans, this pandemic postponed our scheduled classes from 13th May 2020 to 3 June 2020. That too online classes. I had no idea how it would work. I was worried if the classes would work effectively without any interruption or not.

Finally, classes started on 3rd June 2020. Till 3rd June 2020, I didn't have many hopes about online classes. But to be frank from 3rd June 2020 to date I have no reason to say no to online classes. They are working so smoothly and effectively. The online classes of Aryans are as good as physical classes.

Hats off to the Director of Mustifund Aryaan Higher Secondary school Mr. Vyankatesh Prabhudesai sir and his entire faculty and other staff members who made it possible. They are taking great efforts to make us comfortable and help us benefit academically.

One of which is interactive sessions with great personalities of India.

It will surely keep us motivated to do our best for the next two years.

The staff members are ready to help us if we miss anything due to connectivity issues. We get the recorded lecture the next day. So if any student couldn't attend the online lecture due to any reason that students can watch the recorded lecture. So if I am asked, I can continue comfortably with online classes for the next 23 months to keep ourselves safe from this pandemic. Anyone who is passionate will do his best in any conditions. I am enjoying each and every day, my favorite subjects, and of course our super talented faculty.

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In Focus

Human Trial of Corona Vaccine “Covaxin” Begins at Redkar Hospital in Goa Finally, Goa becomes one of the states India to have the human testing for the i n d i g e n o u s l y developed vaccine for the Covid-19. The “Covaxin” human testing has begun in Goa's Redkar Hospital conrmed by the CM Dr. Pramod Sawant.

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Medical Research (ICMR) – National Institute of Virology (NIV) and it has reached to its nal stage and that called clinical trial wherein the vaccine now will be used on the human to nd out its effectiveness and results.

The Union health and family welfare Minister Dr. Harshvardhan said that the ght against COVID has entered a decisive phase as the human trial of the Indian

vaccine has begun.

According to the reports, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the human trials of coronavirus vaccine have begun at the state's Redkar Hospital and congratulated the team behind it.

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healthcare innovation.

My best wishes to the entire team working on Covaxin,� Sawant tweeted on Monday.

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extraordinary situation the researches have increased the pace and developed the ď€ nal vaccine for the clinical trial.

The central Government also supported the efforts and gave a push to the drug regulator to

start the clinical trials of the vaccine.

According to the reports, the Covaxin is developed by the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the ICMR and the National Institute of Virology (NIV).

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Fitness

Diffrent Variations of Lunges Exercising Benefits: Strengthen your heart and lungs - Can strengthen your bones, slowing down the process of osteoporosis Helps you move about more easily by keeping joints, tendons and ligaments more flexible - Can help you lose weight (when combined with good ea ng habits) or maintain ideal weight by burning excess calories - Promotes a sense of well-being

NOTE: RULES OF LUNGING: Always keep your head up, shoulders back, chest out and back straight.

Never allow the knee to touch the floor Stay in line: you're striding thigh and knee should always line up with your foot.

Here are my favorite movements: 1. Front lunge or forward lunge: begin with your feet 6-8 inches apart, torso erect.

Take a large step forward. Lower your hips and allow your trailing knee to lower to a point just before it touches the oor. Keep your head up and torso erect. Push off your forward leg to return to start, and then repeat for the opposite leg. A complete lunge for the right leg, then the left leg constitutes 1 rep.

2. Freestyle Crossover: Begin by crossing your right leg across your left leg so your foot is in a 10 oclock position, bending your knees as far as your exibility allows. Follow the movement of the right leg with your hands or Freestyle poles. Return to the start; repeat for the left leg, crossing the right to the 2 oclock position.

3. Inner Thigh Lunge: Begin with your feet nearly shoulder width apart, torso erect.

Take a slow, controlled step forward and out to the side with the right leg, pointing your

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toes slightly outward (as though they were in the two o'clock position on a clock). Your thigh should not drop further than parallel to the oor, with your knee positioned over your ankle and foot. Your trailing knee should be relatively extended to stretch your hip exor muscles. The exertion phase of the exercise occurs when you push off your front foot and step back to return to the starting position. With a little practice you be able to perform it in one uid motion. Repeat for the left leg (to ten o'clock position) to complete one repetition.

4. Ballet Squats: Start by standing with your legs apart, feet at on the oor, slightly wider than your shoulders with your toes pointed out in the 10 and 2 o'clock positions. Keeping your head up and your torso as erect as possible, initiate the movement by bending your knees while keeping your torso upright holing your hands to your waist or in front of you. Your knees should travel in lines with your toes, descending as though performing a ballet plie. Try to lower your as far as your exibility allows. Using your legs and resisting the temptation to lean forward push out of the bottom position to return to the start.

5. Reverse lunges: Begin with your feet shoulder width apart, torso erect. Take a slow, controlled step backwards. When the ball of your foot touches the oor, continue the movement by lowering your hips so that your forward thigh becomes parallel to the oor. At this point your forward knee should be positioned directly over your ankle or foot slightly behind. Your front foot should be pointing straight ahead, and your trailing knee should be extended to stretch your hip exor muscles. After reaching the most comfortable bottom position, shift your balance forward and then push off with your rear foot while straitening your forward leg. When you have returned to the starting position, repeat the movement with the other leg.

LUNGING CYCLE PROGRAM Beginners: 3 Lunge exercises, 15 repetitions each leg- 2 cycles = 6 sets Intermediate: 4 Lunge exercises, 20 repetitions each leg- 3 cycles= 12 sets Advanced: 5 Lunge exercises, 20 repetitions, each leg- 3-4 cycles= 15-20 sets Whichever level you start with, depending on your current conditioning, work up to the goal cycles listed above. Do not start with the above program; start with 50% or less until you feel comfortable to increase.

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Mental Health

Youth & Relationships:

The Importance of Dating in Young Adulthood

Shobhika Jaju is Psychologist & Psychotherapist at Silver Linings: Guidance & Counselling Centre, Margao. She is a Cer fied Queer Affirma ve Prac oner & Career Counsellor. Reach her on shobhika@silverliningsgoa.com

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Relationships are a critical part of an individual's life, and romantic relationships are usually a crucial dening aspect, at all stages of life.

Young adulthood is often viewed as a transition period from adolescence to adulthood; a time period in life which is marked by key stages of development. The years from 18 to 25 is the time when young adults are trying to create their own identity by moving away from parents for academics or career prospects, thereby reducing the emotional and physical dependency on parents, and this is also a time when they start engaging in romantic relationships, thereby exploring their ability to create and sustain long term relationship commitments.

Research from the developmental psychology perspective suggests that, being able to form and maintain intimate romantic relationships during the young adulthood years, is a critical developmental task, which if accomplished successfully, lays the foundation for future intimate relationships. Dating, or the process through which two individuals connect romantically with each other is an essential aspect of forming these intimate relationships in young adulthood.

Here are a few reasons for why dating is important in the young adulthood years: · It is a part of the socialization process. As humans we always learn through the unique socialization processes that we are subjected to right from start, be it from family, school, or friends. In the world of romantic alliances, dating serves as that agent of socialization. It helps individuals learn relationship skills, develop their own strengths and weaknesses as a partner, and inculcates the ability to communicate healthily. · It serves as a platform for learning about intimacy. Intimacy is what a person feels in a close relationship, and refers to the ability to feel safe and heard, and 36 \ GOA PRISM \ AUGUST 2020

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be comfortable in a relationship. Intimacy in a friendship would imply that two people are comfortable enough with each other that they are able to share their feelings. Similarly, intimacy in a relationship would play out, when two partners can openly talk to each other, trust each other, and get physically intimate, without a fear of being judged. And therefore, by helping people learn to get intimate, dating helps individuals develop meaningful relationships, with those from the gender that one feels attracted to. · It helps provide companionship. By facilitating better communication, fostering healthy dependency, having someone to share interests with, dating serves as a platform to provide companionship. Dating creates friendships which can also last a lifetime, even if that relationship may not succeed. · It helps in learning to navigate through challenging situations. A major function of dating is learning to understand that challenges are going to be a part of any relationship, and thus, it familiarizes a person with their coping methods, and thereby, teaches young adults to learn to navigate through these challenges. Dating helps in creating greater awareness about how an individual and their partner, may react in difcult situations.

It would sufce to say that the purpose of dating in young adulthood is usually to explore and get familiar with the whole concept of relationships, and lay down the foundation for a future romantic relationship or marital alliance.

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Dental Health

6 Ways To Overcome the Bad Breathe Blues Dr. Paresh Lotlekar is a leading dental prac oner specialising in Periodontology & Oral implantology and the founder of STUDIO32 (studio32india.com), a chain of super speciality dental clinics in Goa.

Paresh Lotlekar

The anxiety is real. You're deep in conversation with a friend when, out of nowhere, you notice an unsettling smell. Is that your breath? Your ow of thought veers and all you can think of is a fast escape and a hunt for gum, mouthwash, or any remedy for bad breath.

Bad breath, or halitosis, is a problem that we have all experienced at one time or another. 25 to 30 per cent of the world's population is suffering from this distressing issue. Whether we're the guilty parties or the victims, it's a problem most hope to avoid. Fortunately, instead of making embarrassing excuses for foul-smelling breath, there are several ways to prevent and treat halitosis.

1. Maintaining good oral hygiene: Regular teeth brushing along with ossing are the most effective steps you can take to avoid bad breath. Brushing removes plaque, a sticky substance that builds up on your teeth and produces a foul smell. It also removes trapped food from teeth before it decays. Your dentist may also prescribe a mouth rinse or toothpaste containing an antibacterial agent to kill the bacteria that cause plaque build-up.

2. Treating dental problems: Bad breath can be a sign of alarm for dental abscesses, cavities, or advanced gum disease. Bacteria grow in these cavities or gums that release compounds that smell bad. Visiting your dentist and getting all your dental problems sorted can cure bad breath.

3. Cleaning your tongue: The coating that normally forms on your tongue can be a source of smelly bacteria. To remove any residue that can build up between taste buds and folds in the tongue, invest in a tongue scraper that is available easily in drugstores.

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4. Avoiding dry mouth: Saliva helps you clean your mouth by washing away food particles and bacteria that cause breath odours. When the production of saliva decreases or ceases, it may lead to halitosis. Drink plenty of water. Try eating healthy foods like carrots and apples that require a lot of chewing. Suck on a piece of sugar-free candy or chew some sugar-free gum. Chewing increases the production of saliva in salivary glands.

5. Adjusting your diet: Avoid foods such as onions, garlic, and sugary foods that may cause bad breath. Low carbohydrate diets can also result in bad breath. Eating a healthy balanced diet can help you ď€ ght halitosis.

6. Visiting your doctor: Bad breathing can be a warning sign of the presence of other sicknesses or medical conditions such as respiratory and sinus infections, digestive issues, diabetes, liver, and kidney problems. Certain medications also cause bad breath. Consulting your physician or dentist will help you rule out other causes of halitosis.

Chronic bad breath can be very embarrassing, but most of the time the solution is very simple. Fresh breath is a sign of a healthy mouth, and a healthy mouth often represents good overall health.

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