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  • Prasarita Padahastasana (Standing Forward Bend with Feet Apart Pose)
    In Prasarita Padahastasana posture, the legs are spread wide apart, and the upper body is bent forward from the hips, reaching towards the floor. The arms are stretched out, and the palms are placed flat on the ground or on blocks. Benefits: It is considered to be a relaxing and grounding posture that can help to stretch the hamstrings, hips, and lower back and also calm the mind. Who should avoid: People with lower back pain, knee injuries, or tight hamstrings may need to use props such as blocks to support the upper body and relieve pressure on the lower back. Additionally, individuals with neck or spinal injuries may need to keep their heads elevated and avoid bending forward too far. This yoga pose during pregnancy in the third trimester may also need to be avoided or modified with the support of props.
    By: Anne miller New vijayalaxmi santosh mhetre mali
    Friday, Nov 28, 2025
    HEALTH AND NUTRITION

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  • Conservation of Water
    Water is one of the basic necessities for every living being and we cannot imagine a life without water. It is the natural resource and the main constituent of our planet earth. Water is the universal solvent and plays a key role in the existence of various forms of life on the planet earth. It is widely used for various purposes such as washing, bathing, cleaning, cooking, drinking, and other industrial and domestic uses. Water is a colourless and odourless substance that is essential for the survival of living beings. There are various sources of water such as wells, rivers, ponds, lakes, oceans, big dams, and streams. As we all know, nearly 70 to 80 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, among which only 1-2 per cent water is pure and suitable for human use. Conservation of water mainly refers to protect, preserve, and control the usage of water and its resources. It is the system introduced to manage freshwater, reduce the wastage and protect the water and its resources in order to reduce and to avoid the scarcity. Therefore, we all should come forward to create awareness about conservation of water among our own friends, family, neighbours, society, etc. Conservation of water is very much essential as it saves life on earth.
    By: rupali
    Tuesday, Jul 27, 2021
    AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS
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  • Why Is Preserving Ecosystems Important?
    All other living beings, humans are dependant on natural ecosystem services to survive. We need it to get the food we eat, the water we drink and to transform raw materials into our everyday products. So in order to keep our living conditions, it’s truly important that we preserve natural ecosystems. For example, the agriculture that provides our food depends on the characteristics of a specific ecosystem. Cereals or vegetables grow only under certain conditions of temperature and humidity. They also need certain natural processes, such as pollination, to take place. If we change these characteristics too intensely, there is the risk that we aren’t able to produce what we produce today, or at least not in the same way. That’s why there are some agricultural techniques that understand and manage food production
    By: rupali
    Wednesday, May 12, 2021
    WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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  • Ecosystem
    “An ecosystem is defined as a community of lifeforms in concurrence with non-living components, interacting with each other.”   What is an Ecosystem? The ecosystem is the structural and functional unit of ecology where the living organisms interact with each other and the surrounding environment. In other words, an ecosystem is a chain of interaction between organisms and their environment. The term “Ecosystem” was first coined by A.G.Tansley, an English botanist, in 1935. Read on to explore the structure, components, types and functions of the ecosystem in the ecosystem notes provided below. An ecosystem can be as small as an oasis in a desert, or as big as an ocean, spanning thousands of miles. There are two types of ecosystem: Terrestrial Ecosystem Aquatic Ecosystem
    By: rupali
    Wednesday, May 12, 2021
    WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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  • Pyramid of Biomass
    The Biomass Pyramids show the amount of biomass (living or organic matter present in an organism) present per unit area at each trophic level. It is drawn with the producers at the base and the top carnivores at the tip. Pyramid of biomass is generally ascertained by gathering all organisms occupying each trophic level separately and measuring their dry weight. Each trophic level has a certain mass of living material at a particular time called standing crop, which is measured as the mass of living organisms (biomass) or the number in a unit area. Upright Pyramid of Biomass Ecosystems found on land mostly have pyramids of biomass with large base of primary producers with smaller trophic level perched on top, hence the upright pyramid of biomass. The biomass of autotrophs or producers is at the maximum. The biomass of next trophic level, i.e. primary consumers is less than the producers. Similarly, the other consumers such as secondary and tertiary consumers are comparatively less than its lower level respectively. The top of the pyramid has very less amount of biomass.
    By: rupali
    Wednesday, May 12, 2021
    WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

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