EASY PUSH UP TRICKS

Hi everyone ,Today I am going to tell you the best way to do push up. It's a good full body workout. The best thing about push up is that they require zero equipment. Push ups helps you focus on arms, abs, and your lower body , all at the same time. It boosts metabolism.

Here I am going to make you learn 4 simple variant of push up which you can perform at home .

1. Wall push ups

• Spot a long ,straight wall and it should be free from any objects or obstacles . Face the wall , stand just one arm's length away approx 12 to 18 inches away from the wall.
• Put your both palms flat against the wall at shoulder height, approx shoulder width apart.
• Keep your feet on the floor and slowly bend your elbow and lower upper body towards the wall.
• Inhale while you are lowering yourself and exhale while lifting yourself back up.
• Keep your back and hips straight as you lower yourself.
• Push up is completed when you have completely return to your starting position.
• 10 to 15 push ups is a good number of repetitions in a given set.

2. Chair Push Ups

• Place the chair against the wall then lie face up with the soles of both feet in line with the front of the chair.
• Stand facing the chair with the toes behind and place both the hands shoulder width apart on the front edge of the chair.
• Straighten the arms and ensure the body and legs are in straight line, the arms should be at right angle to the body.
• Inhale while going down and exhale while coming up .
• Do it 10-15 times.

3. Knee Push Ups

• Place hands firmly on the ground, directly under the shoulders.
• Ground your knee into the floor and lock your feet behind.
• Focus on push up of the upper body only.
• Neck and spine should be in a straight line.
• Inhale on the way down and exhale on the way up.
• Do it 10 times.

4. Normal Push Ups

• Place your hands firmly on the ground , directly under the shoulders.
• Ground your toes into the floor.
• Tighten your abs and flatten your back so your entire body is straight.
• Start to lower your body until the chest grazes the floor.
• Inhale while going down and exhale as you push back to the starting position.
• Repeat the process for 10 to 20 times.

Push ups helps tremendously for a fitter you. So get up and start these simple exercise and experience the change in you.

HOLI: THE FESTIVAL OF COLOURS

Holi is the festival of colors in India. It signifies the victory of good over evil. People smear colored powder all over each others face , having parties ,throwing colored water at each other and dancing under water sprinklers. Bhang is also consumed on that day ,it is a paste made from cannabis plants.

Here is a glimpse of  the HOLI celebration in India.

On the eve of Holi , large bonfires are lit to mark the occasion. People dance ,sing around the fire , and walk around it three times.

It is a visual delight to witness the celebration in India. People should apply coconut oil all
 over body to prevent color from absorbing. Sometimes the colors does not wash out easily.

Holi also marks the end of winter season and the onset of summer season . The festival falls on the last full moon day of Falgun according  to the Hindu calender. It is celebrated in the month of March. It is the best time to visit India and be a part of this festival.

BENGALI WEDDING RITUALS & TRADITIONS

Bengali Wedding involves lot of interesting traditions and rituals. Being a Bengali myself let me walk you through some of the traditional ceremonies we see in Bengali weddings.

PRE-WEDDING RITUALS

Ashirbaad- Ashirbaad means 'Blessings' .this ritual is done as a mark of acceptance for the bride & the groom by their respective in laws. A sandalwood tilak is offered to the groom and also gold jewellery is gifted . As in all Hindu marriages ,sweets are offered.

Vridhi -It is performed a day before marriage. This ritual is about offering puja to the ancestors of the bride and groom.

Ai Buddho Bhaat- This takes place in the bride's home in the night before marriage. This is a grand dinner in her home.

Dodhi Mangal - Ten married women accompany the bride /groom to a nearby pond. This ritual is to invite Goddess Ganga to the marriage

Haldi Uptan - Turmeric Ceremony. The paste of turmeric is applied all over bride body. This brightens up the bride's complexion and makes her skin glow. There is one turmeric ceremony for the bride and another for the groom.

Sankha Porano - Seven married ladies adorn the bride's hands with the traditional bangles Shakha and Paula -one pair of red and one pair of white bangles.

WEDDING RITUAL

Bor Jatri - This is where it all begins as the groom's family proceeds to the wedding venue.

Welcoming the Groom- Baran Dala (A Plate) is touched to the grooms forehead then to the ground and after this bride's mother performs aarti and welcomes her guest into the venue and sweets are served.

Saat Paak - This is a visual delight . Here bride sits on a wooden stool called piri and is carried to the mandap by her brothers or uncles. Bride has to cover her eyes with the sacred beetle leaves and not suppose to see her groom. Keeping her lifted up on the stool, her brothers then walk around the groom seven times.

Subho Drishti- After seven rounds bride and groom see each other.

Mala Badal- Bride and Groom exchange flower garlands while the bride is still seated on the piri. They exchange the garlands three times.

Sampradan -Elder member of the bride's family gives the bride's hand to the groom's hand.

Yagna- The bride and groom sit in front of the sacred fire and chant mantras after the priest.

Saptapadi- Seven circular rounds are taken by the couple around the fire. Thereby solemnizing the occasion.

Anjali- An offering to the fire is made. Bride and Groom pour puffed rice as offering to the fire together.

Sindoor Daan and Ghomta-  The groom applies sindoor or vermillion on the bride's hair -parting. The bride then covers her head with a new sari offered by the groom as a veil.

POST MARRIAGE

Bidaay - This is a farewell , the bride is bid adieu with the blessings of her parents and relatives to start a new life with her groom.

Bou Bhaat- Once bride arrives at the home of her in laws she topples over a pot of rice before entering the home. The bou bhaat marks the bride's first meal in her husband's home.

Oshto Mangala- On the eighth day after the marriage ,the couple returns back to the home of the bride.

This marks the end of the rituals. It is a visual delight to attend Bengali marriage. Here is a highlights of Bengali wedding. Lets all be a part of this beautifull wedding!!

DJI PHANTOM 4

PHANTOM 4:

This time DJI nailed it with Phantom4. It is the sexiest drone that is ever designed. Let me tell you the features:

 

• PRECISION HOVERING

An advanced stereo Vision Positioning System (VPS) gives the Phantom 4 precise hovering, even without satellite positioning support, making it easier and safer to fly.

 

• TAP TO FLY

Just double tap and you're up in the air while the new Obstacle Sensing System keeps your Phantom clear of objects in the way. With another tap, Smart Return Home brings it back.

 

• VISUAL TRACKING

Active Track makes tracking a moving subject as effortless as a few taps. Turn on Moving POI to circle around your subject as they move or reframe your shot by dragging the subject on screen.

 

• SPORT MODE

In the new Sport Mode, the Phantom4 provides best in-class flight control. Combined with its magnesium core designed for increase agility, it brings you the ultimate thrill of speed.

 

THE CONS

• SET-UP TIME

The instruction on the user guide have a few missing guidelines, and it may take little more time to set- up.

 

• BATTERIES

The battery lasts longer with 28-minute endurance and it can last for a distance of up to 5 km.

 

• EXPENSIVE

The artificial intelligence features take the model a notch higher. It will be a good idea to invest on DJI PHANTOM 4.

Introduction to my Youtube Channel # Bonafide

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