Eco-Mindfulness Program and Its Impact on Energy Metabolism

Authors

  • Lekshmi S M The World Community Service Centre (WCSC), Tirunelveli, India Author
  • Subash Thanappan Author
  • Reena M R. Department of Midwifery, KAAF University, Ghana; 4Department of Nursing, KAAF University Author
  • Philomena Odoom Department of Nursing, KAAF University, Ghana Author
  • Marwa Saab Department of Nursing, KAAF University, Ghana; 6Department of Nursing, Riyadh Elm University, Saudi  Author
  • Nazirah Omar Nouh Department of Nursing, Riyadh Elm University, Saudi Arabia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63300/aijamy2102501

Keywords:

Auto-Ethnography, Fat Belly, Gastritis, Hormonal bellies, Physical exercises, Stress, Stressed-out bellies, SKY Yoga

Abstract

In the recent days, every one of us is busy with their work schedules almost all the days. The demands for economy and to fulfill the desires of individuals, people are working very hard since morning to evening. The work burden, in turn, the stress, together makes people not to concentrate on their body conditions in the recent days. Both Males and Females are largely suffered by Fat Belly in their body. Although people (Male and Female) take enough measures to reduce the muscular bellies through reducing food contents, following a consistent exercise, performing yoga, sometimes, it is not supportive. On the contrary, people who consume more food three times in a day, sometimes, looks slim without bellies. This abnormal situation makes people with more confusion that what is the basic cause for bellies in the body. Additionally, the failure on the efforts made by people makes them unhappy and stress personally. This article reviews the basic reasons for the development of anxiety and bellies for adults, and highlights the appropriate techniques to attain the desirable level of mind relaxation. The population selected to participate in this research endeavors is comprised of, but not limited to, highly stressed career professionals, individuals adhering to a sedentary lifestyle, academic enrollees, and the demographic of emerging adults.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Lekshmi S M, The World Community Service Centre (WCSC), Tirunelveli, India

    Lekshmi S M,  The World Community Service Centre (WCSC), Tirunelveli, India;

    EMail:  vinusubash4@gmail.com

  • Subash Thanappan

    Subash Thanappan, Department of Civil Engineering, KAAF University, Ghana; 3Department of Midwifery, KAAF University,

    EMail: thanappansubash@gmail.com

  • Reena M R., Department of Midwifery, KAAF University, Ghana; 4Department of Nursing, KAAF University

    Reena M R, Department of Midwifery, KAAF University, Ghana; 4Department of Nursing, KAAF University, EMail: reenaelwin@gmail.com

  • Philomena Odoom, Department of Nursing, KAAF University, Ghana

    Philomena Odoom, Department of Nursing, KAAF University, Ghana

    EMail: philomenaodoom8@gmail.com

  • Marwa Saab, Department of Nursing, KAAF University, Ghana; 6Department of Nursing, Riyadh Elm University, Saudi 

    Marwa Saab,

    Department of Nursing, KAAF University, Ghana; 6Department of Nursing, Riyadh Elm University, Saudi 

    EMail: marwasaab22@gmail.com

  • Nazirah Omar Nouh, Department of Nursing, Riyadh Elm University, Saudi Arabia

    Nazirah Omar Nouh

    Department of Nursing, Riyadh Elm University, Saudi Arabia 

    EMail: nazirah.nouh@riyadh.edu.sa

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Eco-Mindfulness Program and Its Impact on Energy Metabolism. (2025). Aathiyoga Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga, 2(10), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.63300/aijamy2102501

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