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Vakrasana (Twisted Pose)

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A Powerful Yoga Asana for Spine, Digestion, and Mental Peace In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, problems like back pain, poor digestion, and mental stress have become very common. Yoga offers a natural and effective solution, and Vakrasana is one such simple yet highly beneficial yoga posture that can easily be practiced daily. 🌿 What is Vakrasana? The word Vakrasana comes from the Sanskrit word “Vakra” , which means to twist . In this asana, the body is gently twisted from the waist, which activates the spine, abdominal organs, and improves overall flexibility. In English, it is known as the Twisted Pose . 🧘‍♀️ How to Perform Vakrasana Sit straight on a yoga mat with both legs stretched forward. Bend the right leg and place it outside the left knee . Place your left elbow outside the right knee. Keep your right hand on the floor behind you. Exhale and gently twist your waist, shoulders, and neck to the right . Turn your head and look over the right shoulder. H...

Trump’s Venezuela Gambit: Drug War Claims and the Fall of Nicolás Maduro

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Donald Trump’s announcement that US forces had “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro early on Saturday morning marked a stunning escalation in a confrontation that has been building for months and, in many ways, years. Donald Trump's attack on Venezuela The operation, revealed by Mr Trump on his Truth Social platform, followed a prolonged period of rising tension between Washington and Caracas, driven by allegations of drug trafficking, narco-terrorism and systematic attacks on democratic institutions by the Maduro government. While the claim of Mr Maduro’s capture has shocked parts of the international community, the signs of an impending showdown had been visible for some time. A raid in the dead of night Reports of explosions and low-flying aircraft over Caracas in the early hours of Saturday were soon followed by Mr Trump’s declaration that the US had carried out a “large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader”, in conjunction with US law enforcement agencie...