Namaste Life Programs

Promoting Health And WellnessProject ‘Healthy Ahmedabad - Happy Ahmedabad’

1.108 JAIN SAMAJ IN AHMEDABAD

2.GENDER RESOURCE CENTRE

Date : 3-01-2010

Organization : 108 Jain Samaj

Person : B.M. Shah

Number Of Participants : 400

Faculty: Dr.Meena Shah

Date :18-5-2010

Venue : Ama - Vastrapur

Organization : Gender Resource Centre

Contact Person : Ms.Manorama Bhagat


Faculty : Dr.Meena Shah/ Ms.Naini Shah

3.JIVANSANDHYA - OLD AGE HOME

Date : 19-5-2010

Venue : Jivansandya Naranpura

Organization : Jivansandya

Person : Mr.Farsubhai


Faculty : Dr.Meena Shah/Ms.Pragna Shah

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Age - 55 to 75 years.

They were very happy, looking forward to something new. Dr. Meena Shah talked about aging with grace and good health, importance of healthy eating ,

and keeping busy physically and psychologically. Since emotional problems are key issue in old age homes we talked about how to relate better with

everyone and keep oneself gainfully occupied. She talked to them on what to eat and what to avoid because many of them were suffering from diabetes,

B.P and Cholesterol.

Dr. Amrish Parikh , himself above 75, gave examples from his life, his ability to live life fully, and living with purpose. So all participants could identify with

him.

Ms. Pragna Shah, taught them sitting down stretches, simple pranayams, simple breathing relaxation. So all in all, when we left everybody was very happy,

very excited and ready to take on life.

Namaste LIFE's Very First Program For Public Was Presented By Dr Meena Shah Attended By More Than 100 Couples.

Extremely Live And Interactive Program Which Covered Important Matters On Importance Of Remaining Healthy And Family's

Role In Creating And Sustaining Healthy Lifestyle Patterns.

Dr Meena Shah Focused On Subjects Like Health As Total Concept, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating In Families For Health And

Pleasure, Stress Management And Family's Role, Raising Healthy - Happy Children And Many More Aspects.

Everyone Enjoyed Video Clips On Imp Subjects Like Managing Emotions, Stress Management, Healthy Food Pyramid Cholesterol

And Its Control Etc.

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Program organized with women and child development cell. More than 50 women working in different areas of Gujarat participated in

program.

Dr meena shah addressed them about power of women to make difference in health and wellness in families and society. Participants

reached out to many other women regularly and communicated to then about gender issues. Dr meena shah helped them to improve

their understanding about healthy lifestyle, food habits, fitness, cleanliness, positive gynec health, child care etc. And communicate

effectively to many in villages.

Ms naini shah taught simple stretching and relaxation techniques to practice at personal level and teach other women

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4.PROGARM AT PRABODH RAVAL OLD AGE HOME

Date : 9/6/2010

Venue : Nr. Asharam Ashram, Motera Stadium Road.

Organization : Prabodh Raval Old Age Home

Person : Praveen Jani


Faculty : Dr.M.K.Qureshi

Age group of participants was between 65 and 75.

At any age, one needs to stay healthy and live happily. Dr. Qureshi, talked about importance of healthy life, getting up early, choosing to eat healthy, having more water, fruits and vegetables and eating little but frequently as per lifestyle, health and age. Dr. Qureshi also taught them some simple yogasanas, how to relax and energise their body and mind any time with very interactive discussion. So all in all, program, had a very good response and we are looking forward for more programs.

5. SHRIMATI MANIBEN TRIBHOVANDAS MATRUGRUHA

Date : 12/6/2010

Venue : Paldi, Ahmedabad.

Organization : Shree Mati Maniben Tribhovandas , Matrugruha

Person : Rashilaben


Faculty: Dr.Meena Shah / Dr.Vinubhai Patel

Time - 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Started with prayer, then Dr Meena Shah talked on importance of healthy living, healthy eating, positive attitude, relating better with each other and

enjoyment of facilities provided, like beautiful place, greenery etc. They were very active, talkative and enjoyed discussions. She also talked about

simple exercises to keep joints flexible and better care with increasing age for remaining healthy and active.

Dr. Vinubhai Patel, himself above 70, and very active , talked about positive thinking. He made them repeat what they will do every day. He gave

examples of what they can eat easily, need to take care of body from head to toe for better life. We enjoyed conducting the program, and the

women were looking forward to the next program.

6. AMA

Date : 25/06/2010

Venue : Ama, Vastrapur

Organization : Ama

Contact Person : K.K Nair


Faculty: Dr.Meena Shah / Ms.Naini Shah / Dr.M.K.Qureshi

Ahmedabad Management Program-WORK LIFE BALANCE FOR ALL, key issue today, as people spend 80-90% of energy and time at work and miss out on important aspects like care of health, wellness, fitness, family life and hobbies.

Living balanced life gives one more ability to excel in professional and personal life. Dr. Meena Shah gave very lively enjoyable, participant oriented and interactive presentation with very interesting video clips which was appreciated by many. They also got many tips on Stress Management and Work Life Balance through Audio Visual Presentation.

Ms. Naini Shah, Life Style Management Coach showed simple relaxation technique and energetic chair exercises which are useful for all.

Dr. Mehboob Quereshi gave tips and quick ideas for concentration, focus and Stress Management. All in all, AMA program was a big success which was attended by more than 150 people.

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7. ANJUMAN -E-ISLAM SCHOOL

DATE : 26/06/2010

Venue : Astodia, Ahmedabad.

Organization : Anjuman -E-Islam School

Person : Mr. Aiyub Diwan - Principal


Faculty: Dr.Meena Shah / Dr.M.K.Qureshi

8. AGA KHAN Date : 26-06-2010

Venue : Khoja Jamatkhana, Sarkhej Road.

Khoja Jamatkhana, Danilimda.

Khoja Jamatkhana, Kankaria

Organization : Aga Khan

Person : Ms.Shital


Faculty: Dr.Meena Shah / Ms.Naini Shah / Sachi Shah

Dr. Meena Shah, Ms. Naini Shah and Ms Sachi Shah conducted programs at three separate venues. The innovative thing was some of the husbands

participated in the healthy cooking competition, making sandwiches and salads in specified time, which we had to taste and quote a price. Everybody

thoroughly enjoyed these exercises. We talked to couples on importance of family as a source of good health, how children can be prevented from

picking up wrong eating habits, importance of exercises, emotional wellness, and managing life with family's support. We also had very interesting slide

and video presentation on healthy eating. We talked on balanced nutrition using simple measures like glass, spoons, katoris, plates for number of

servings. How proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, fibre in daily food can be easily managed. Shopping and planning for meals. Aga

Khan's program was a big success

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9. SHRIMATI MANIBEN TRIBHOVANDAS MATRUGRUHA

Date : 13/7/2010

Venue : Paldi, Ahmedabad.

Organization : Shree Mati Maniben

Tribhovandas Matrugruha

Person : Rashilaben


Faculty : Naini Shah

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Ms Naini Shah - Lifestyle management coach and yoga expert conducted this very live interactive and action oriented program for more than 35 women.He main areas of communications were ;

Imp. Of psychological wellness and positive emotionsLiving life full of energy and vitalitySimple tips and practices for healthier joints and god muscles for agedPractical tips on healthy eatingAll participants listeed with interest, argued and and participated 100 %All in all it was bvery useful experience and learning for health and wellness for all participating women

Dr Meena Shah & Dr.M.K.Qureshi Conducted very special, enjoyable and informative program for girls, whose age group was 22 to 26 years. Girls

were at juncture of physical and psychological changes, growing, confused about many things in life, not having care and support of parents , living in

Anjuman-E-Islam School under care and supervision of good staff.

Dr Meena Shah first talked to them about their role in creating healthy and happy personality for themselves, developing confidence, caring for their

health thro' simple & practical positive habits of cleanliness and hygiene, daily exercises, health eating etc. She also talked about menstrual hygiene

and care they need to take.

She also motivated them to develop positive attitude decide to choose to take action and do 3 things as soon as they wake up, pray and begin day. One

action for remaining physically healthy, one for mental development and emotional stability and one for studies.

Date : 21/7/2010 & 22/7/2010

Venue : Near Jamalpur Darvaja –Ahmedabad.

Organization : F.D. Arts And Comerce Collge For Women

Person : Ms.Zakira


Faculty : Dr.M.K.Qureshi

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F.D. ARTS AND COMERCE COLLGE FOR WOMEN

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ANJUMAN-E-ISLAM SCHOOL -AHMEDABAD

Date : 24/7/2010

Venue : Near Muncipal Khotha, Astodiya .

Organization : Anjuman-E-Islam School -Ahmedabad

Person : Aiyub Diwan


Faculty : Dr.Meena Shah/Ms.Pragana Shah

9th Standard, four sections.

The hall was full of talkative ,noisy girls, and we thoroughly enjoyed doing the program. Dr. Meena Shah talked to them at a level they could

understand and the girls participated 100%. She talked on importance of positive attitude, waking up with a purpose, planning to stay

healthy, happy, and study well. Because girls tend to get upset, angry, moody she taught them how to release anger in two minutes and

talk effectively. She taught the importance of hygienic food and good diet using simple measures at home, with motivation for taking 2/3

small but positive actions like eating more fruits, doing simple exercises, drinking milk or relating better with parents, brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Pragna Shah, who is a Yoga expert and nutrition expert, explained what to eat and what to avoid, also cleanliness and hygiene. She

made them do on the spot jogging, simple exercises and, simple aerobics, which they did with lots of joy and laughter. So all in all, the girls

were very happy and principal Dr. Diwan also gave very good feed back.

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F.D. ARTS AND COMMERCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

Date : 27/7/2010

Venue : Near Jamalpur Darvaja -Ahmedabad .

Organization : F.D. Arts And Comerce Collge For

Women

Person : Ms.Zakira


Faculty : Dr.Meena Shah/Ms.Pragana Shah

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Dr Meena Shah & Mrs Pragna Shah conducted program for more than 600 girls aged between 16 & 20

Key points were empowerment & training for living life with high self esteem, health and happiness

Dr Meena Shah Emphasized and interacted on imp. of +ve attitude, wellness practices in daily life with simple & practical tips

on healthy food habits, hygiene & cleanliness & gynec health.

Girls enjoyed, interacted and learnt lot with enthusiasm & commitment for daily small but definite actions

Pragnaben made them do simple and very practical fun aerobics & full body workout. She also gave session on balanced

eating habits & balanced life.

Dr.M.K.Qureshi Conducted very special, enjoyable and informative program for girls, whose age group was 22 to 26 years. Girls were at

juncture of physical and psychological changes, growing, confused about many things in life, not having care and support of parents , living

in under care and supervision of good staff.

Dr.M.K.Qureshi first talked to them about their role in creating healthy and happy personality for themselves, developing confidence, caring

for their health thro' simple & practical positive habits of cleanliness and hygiene, daily exercises, health eating etc. She also talked about

menstrual hygiene and care they need to take.

She also motivated them to develop positive attitude decide to choose to take action and do 3 things as soon as they wake up, pray and begin

day. One action for remaining physically healthy, one for mental development and emotional stability and one for studies.

FD ARTS AND COMERCE COLLEGE FOR GIRLS

themselves and their families.

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SPORTS CLUB

Date : 17/9/2010

Venue : Opp: Manvmandir –Ahmedabad.

Organization :

Person : Mr.Samir Lakhani


Faculty : Dr.Meena Shah

Gender Resource Center Program

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Date : 21/08/2010Venue : Sports Club, Stadium Circle,Organization : Sports ClubPerson : Mr.MayurbhaiNumber Of Participants : 22Faculty : Dr.Meena Shah

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SARVJANIK PRATHMIK SCHOOL

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Date : 07/09/2010Venue : Near.Samrajiya Tower, Mamnagar,Organization : Sarvjanik prathmik School,Person : Mr.Kalidas PatelNumber Of Participants : 50Faculty : Ms.Pragana shah , Dr.Vinubhai Patel

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GENDER RESOURES CENTRE

Namaste Life Program At Gender Resource Centre For Capacity Building Of MPWWCs Social Workers And Legal Advisors To Promote Wellness In Villages In Gujarat.

Dr Meena Shah Conducted Training For More than 35 newly recruited women participated with lots of interest and enthusiasm.

She made women share their important role as workers working for many women in villages.

How they can take care of their own health, vitality & wellness thro' daily actions, positive attitude, and simple lifestyle changes for themselves and their families.

Once they are grounded and practicing healthy, nutrition, simple exercises, hygiene and cleanliness and positive gynec care.

All participants learnt and practiced simple exercises and learnt to manage their stress and emotional upsets in daily life.

All in all it was very useful program for ALL participants and very satisfying for Namaste LIFE to reach many women in many villages thro' MPWWCs workers.

Eating & health are connected & family plays very important role in our life in our attitude, understanding , likes/ dislikes, habits and daily choices about

food.

Dr Meena Shah took special sessions for sports club families to interact, empower and practice simple, useful and most interesting ways to have

'HEALTHY AND HAPPY EATING PATTERNS'

Program started with concept of holistic eating experience ( physical, emotional, social, finanacial and spiritual perspectives ).

Lots of practical tips were promoted for choosing foods that are balanced, tasty, fresh and enjoyable to practice.

Video demonstration about healthy cooking was done & recipes were found to be very easy to make but likable by whole family.

What, when, why and how of healthy eating was highlight of program. All in all it was very special and unique program enjoyed.

The programee went very well. the girls and boys were enthusiastic about the information given to them. i talked about nourishing food and

personal hygiene and food habits. I talked on healthy positive habits of including fitness activitity in their day to day life. consume fruits

everyday. I insisted on regularity of exercise. 20 minutes of exercise will get them better fitness. and increase their immunity. Talked how to

avoid junk food. and increase hdealthy food habits.No T. V during eating time. The programme was like an eye opener for them. How by

regular study they can increase their self esteem.

17. VIKAS GURH

Date : 21/9/2010

Venue : Vikas Gurh School – Paldi

Organization :

Person : Ms.Meenaben


Faculty : Dr.Meena Shah, Dr.Sachi Shah

Vikas Gurh

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Place – Vikas Gurh School – Paldi

It Is organization home for homeless girls and women of all age also has school

Participants – 8-9-10 class girls

Number of participants – 120 + girls

Dr Meena Shah & Dr Shachi Shah Conducted very special, enjoyable and informative program for girls, whose age group was 13 to 15 years. Girls were at

juncture of physical and psychological changes, growing, confused about many things in life, not having care and support of parents , living in vikas gruh under

care and supervision of good staff.

Dr Meena Shah first talked to them about their role in creating healthy and happy personality for themselves, developing confidence, caring for their health thro'

simple & practical positive habits of cleanliness and hygiene, daily exercises, health eating etc. She also talked about menstrual hygiene and care they need to take.

She also motivated them to develop positive attitude decide to choose to take action and do 3 things as soon as they wake up, pray and begin day. One action for

remaining physically healthy, one for mental development and emotional stability and one for studies.

Dr Shachi Shah Made them practice exercises for whole body and taught made them do jogging on the spot. She made them do simple exercises for concentration

and memory.

Program was huge success and we will go back in six months to do follow up program.

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HELP

Date : 17/9/2010

Venue : Gandhinagar.

HelpOrganization :

Person : Dr.Jayanti .A. Patel


Faculty : Dr.Meena Shah, Dr.M.K.Qureshi

Once they are grounded and practicing healthy, nutrition, simple exercises, hygiene and cleanliness and positive gynec care.

Program for master trainers, who are going to train teachers from 260 schools across Gujarat for taking up physical fitness

classes for children in systematic fashion and regularly so that children develop good habits and grow up to be fit and healthy

adults.

Participants consisted of doctors working in social and preventive medicine, teachers and people from NGOs.

Dr meena Shah addressed them on important issues on :

Health as total concept ( physical, mental, emotional, occupational , social and spiritual health & wellness.

They understood about creating vision on health for themselves & help many teachers to communicate on healthy lifestyle

patterns for themselves and spread messages to many children.

Emotional wellness and stress management were very well appreciated very much by all master trainers.

At Namaste Life we are happy to work with master trainers to reach many school children in Gujarat.

19.DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOLCONTED 3 PROGRAM

GROUP - 1

Date:28/09/2010Venue:Bopal Rly Crossing,Bopal,Ahmedabad.Organization: Delhi Public School.Person: Sapna BhattNomber Of Participants:125Faculty: Dr.Sachi Shah,Dr.Minjal Patel

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FD ARTS AND COMERCE COLLEGE FOR GIRLS

Date : 25/9/2010

Venue : Near, Jamalpur Darvaja –Ahmedabad.

Organization : Fd Arts And Comerce College For Girls

Person : Ms.Zakira


Faculty : Ms.Pragana Shah , Dr.Mijal Patel, Ms.Monika Modi

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GROUP - 2

Date:28/09/2010Venue:Bopal Rly Crossing,Bopal,Ahmedabad.Organization: Delhi Public School.Person: Sapna BhattNomber Of Participants:125Faculty:Dr.Sachi Shah,Dr.Minal Patel

Programme went well. I talked about food habits, importance of exercise for stamina, strength and suppleness. Girls were enthusiastic to take up physical activity in their life style. Instead of junk food they agreed to include live food in their lunch boxes. to raise their self esteem i suggested mirror exercises. the programme was received with enthusiasm.

GROUP - 3

Date:28/09/2010Venue:Bopal Rly Crossing,Bopal,Ahmedabad.Organization: Delhi Public School.Person: Sapna BhattNomber Of Participants:125Faculty: Dr.Sachi Shah,Dr.Minjal Patel

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Contact Person –Sapna BhattthParticipants- Students Of 5 Standard .

Total-360 Students

The Program Was Conducted By Dr.Sachi Shah & Dr. Minjal Patel In 3 Sessions From 9:00am To 12:15pm.

They Talked About Importance Of Nutrition, Good Breakfast For Energy, Balanced Diet And Good Eating Habits.

They Also Talked About Hygiene & Cleanliness, Imp. Of Washing Hands Massaging The Scalp, Eye Exercises, For Relaxing Eyes.

15-20 Minutes Was Spent On Fitness Exercises – For Relaxing For Some Time Between Studying . They Also Did Jogging On The Spot, And

Established Imp. Of Remaining Physically Active

Everyone Including The Teachers Enjoyed The Program And Want To Have More Such Programs.

The Children Participated Enthusiastically And With Interest. They Had Lot Things To Say And Everyone Performed The Exercises.

All participants learnt and practiced simple exercises and learnt to manage their stress and emotional upsets in daily life.

20.GENDER RESOURES CENTRE

Date:29/09/2010

Venue:SPIPA Vastrapur .

Organization: Gender Resoures Centre.

Person: Mr.sanjay

Nomber Of Participants:30


Gender resource – spipaTraining of trainers program conducted by Dr Meena Shah for group of women who are working in villages at block level ' multi purpose women welfare center' to support and guide village women for family and health related issues.Focus of program was to empower participant to focus on health – wellness & effectiveness at work.Most women lacked personal motivation as well as know how to take up health care practices like : · Eating balanced food in given financial and social backdrop.· Fitness practices for daily life· Cleanliness & Hygiene Practices & Whole Body Care· Positive & Preventive Gynec Care · Importance of Positive attitude All in all it was very good experience to train them as, we know these messages will reach to many at grass root level

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21.SPORTS CLUB

Date:02/10/2010

Venue:Stadium Circle, Navrangpura.

Organization: Sports Club

Person: Mr.Mayurbhai


Faculty: Dr.Meena Shah, Ms.Pragana Shah

ABOUT PROGRAM

Second program from series of program on promoting health and wellness for sports club families was on very special subject of stress and

emotion management.

People from different walks of life ( students, senior government officials, house wife, teachers, retired couples and executives participated in

program which made it very live with many different questions and varied points of views.

Dr Meena Shah did very live A-V presentations on facts about stress, emotions and their effects on health and life. Her presentation was

focused on understanding self and managing daily life events and relationships with balanced emotions and improving abilities to manage

stress before it comes at the level of interpretations & staying physically and psychologically FIT.

Mrs Pragna Shah, taught progressive relaxation and taught special 'mantra meditation technique' to release negative emotions and stress from

mind body system.

Ms Naini Shah agve lucid explanation of connection between stress, emotions and breathing and also taught simple but very useful breathing

relaxation technique and made everyone practice chanting 'OMKAR'

22.SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR

Date:02/10/2010

Venue:Swaminarayan Mandir Sahibaug.

Organization: Swaminarayan Mandir.

Person: Ms.Archnaben



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Swaminarayan temple

'Women's health and wellness and women's role in family's health'

Program jointly organized by' BAPS' and Namaste LIFE for more than 150 women of age group from 17 to 45 years.

Women tend to ignore their health due to many reasons and shortage of time, but when women are not healthy, in good mood and energetic

they can never do well for their families too. But when one woman learns and starts taking positive actions for healthy eating habits in

family, managing happy and communicative relationships, takes care of children with more know how on health and wellness and also

works in and out of home with energy and vitality, society moves forward and progresses faster.

Dr Meena Shah discussed on personal wellness and daily health care practices for women to work better / study well / lead high quality life

of purpose and truly help family to healthier and happier life.

Dr Meena shah's program covered imp facets of healthy life, positive attitude, hygiene and cleanliness and Mrs Pragna Shah explained

practical aspects of healthy eating in lucid manner and taught simple, enjoyable full body work out and aerobics session

23.EVENT – STALL AT GLITTARATTI & KHUSHI EXHIBITION

Date:18/10/2010 & 19/10/2010

Venue:

Organization: KARNAVATI CLUB -

Person:


Karnavati Club

Event – Stall At Glittaratti & Khushi Exhibition

Ms Shaini Nanavati & Ms Anamika Dani

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Namaste LIFE had put up stall which was very colorful, educative and interesting. Ms Shaini Nanavati & Ms Anamika Dani had been

kind to give free stall space for exhibiting Namaste LIFE's activities and purpose in this very live , vibrant and very well attended

affair inaugurated by Mrs Anandiben Patel, who visited our stall and appreciated exhibits.

Exhibition was visited by thousands of women and men, activities and exhibits consisted of :

·Display posters on health and wellness

·Posters depicting our activities details and depth.

·Video display on healthy lifestyle and positive and preventive health care and family's role.

·Interaction and question answers on wellness and people's involvement.

.Display & Sale of VCD /DVD / CD Roms on health & Wellness

24.ANJUMAN -E-ISLAM SCHOOL

Date:20/10/2010

Venue:

Organization: Anjuman-E-Islam School

Person: Mr.Aiyub Diwan



Near Muncipal Khotha, Astodiya .

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When 200 students of 13-15 years attend program it is full of energy, enthusiasm and lots of 'masti – tofan'

Dr Meena Shah befriended them & got them thoroughly involved in program with lots of questions, interaction and active involvement. All

children went home with good learning for health as well as life.

It was very satisfying experience for us as well as all children and school authority to work on program that has very positive impact health

and life.

Main topics of 2 hour program :

·Attitude towards living healthy and energetic day from the time they wake up.

·Eating well for good health, good height and good personality.

·Food habits as per their liking but healthy

·Remaining more physically active through day + doing exercises at least 30 minutes daily

·Practical session on exercises for eyes , growing in height, well toned muscles, flexibility.

·Forming routine for good care of whole body's cleanliness and hygiene

·Managing emotions

·Relating with friends of both boys and girls with respect and love

·Learning to enjoy life and study / work with light heartedness

25.SARVJANIK PRATHMIK SCHOOL

Date:21/10/2010

Venue:

Organization:Sarvjanik Prathmik School

Person: Mr.Kalidas Patel


Faculty: Dr.Meena Shah / Dr.Minjal Patel

Near Muncipal Khotha, Astodiya .

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26.VIKAS GURH

Date:23/10/2010

Venue:

Organization:Sarvjanik Prathmik School

Person: Ms.Meena ben


Faculty: Dr.Minjal Patel

Vikas Gurh School – Paldi .

ABOUT PROGRAM

Program was different because we were addressing young kids, who are receptive but playful; participating but more interested in fun and masti; whatever we

Dr meena Shah talked to kids in their level of comprehension and understanding about how they can play more , study well and have better body by taking food they like but eating everything like cereals , rotis, sing – chana, dates, fruits some veggies , fun foods etc.

She explained about developing habits for care and cleanliness of whole body. Everyone mimed how to wash hands, did simple eye exercises, hand & feet exercises etc. Children learnt about how to study with better retention power and more joy.

Dr Minjan Patel took them to ground in front of school and made them do jogging and stretching exercises for whole body. Teachers were involved in communication, so that they can continue talking about daily health care.

This was Namaste LIFE's second program at vikas Grih ( orphanage & school for girls ) & Dr Minjan Patel dis very good program for girls of –

standard.

Girls were very naïve and innocent about many things about health, hygiene & fitness in daily life. These are basic needs for life and health

and right guidance can make difference in their life.

Dr Patel made program very live, interactive and enjoyable so girls learnt well and made promise to practice simple things in daily life. Since

all girls live in Vikas Grih itself, repeated programs + involvement with each other for health care habits.

When girls practice healthy eating and some more things about cleanliness of self, and environment.

27.JEEVAN SANDHYA OLD HOME

Date:24/10/2010

Venue:Ankur Char Rasta, Naryanpura,

Organization:Jeevan Sandhya Old Home

Person: Mr.Parshubhai


Faculty: Dr.Sachi Shah / Dr.K.M. Shah

ABOUT PROGRAM

28.DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL

Date:26/10/2010

Venue:Bopal Rly Crossing,Bopal,Ahmedabad.

Organization:Delhi Public School

Person: Ms.Alpa


Faculty: Dr.Sachi Shah

Date:26/10/2010



Person: Ms.Alpa




Dr Kirit shah very renowned orthopedic surgeon gave very live and interesting talk on keeping joints healthy supple and mobile with

increasing age, and role of exercises, good posture and healthy diet for same. He answered to participants queries which were many ( with all

of them above 65 and many having problems with knee joints, back and shoulder joints ).

Dr Shah also gave many practical tips on check ups, medication & keeping mobile for life. Osteoporosis, its prevention, diagnosis care and

treatment were discussed in lucid manner and he also promised to check them in details at his hospital on voluntarily basis.

Dr Shachi Shah physiotherapist, showed everyone simple stretching exercises for all joints + specific exercises and posture care related to

specific joint problems.

All in all it was great program liked by all and very useful for Jivansandhya inmates, who are looking forward to many such programs and

activities for better health and better LIFE.


Date:26/10/2010



Person: Ms.Alpa



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DETAILS OF PROGRAMS IN FIFTEEN VILLAGES AROUND SAND IN COLLABORATION WITH – TATA MOTORS – NANO PROJECT

*Fitness & Play*Developing Positive Health Habits*Important Of Cleanliness And Hygiene*Avoiding Negative Health Habits*Healthy Eating For Children*More Proteins Like – ‘Sing- Chara’ & Sprouts*More Milk & Butter Milk*More Locally Grown Vegetables & Fruits*Ability To Relate Well & Attitude*Head To Toe Body Care

ABOUT CHILDREN’ S PROGRAM

ABOUT WOMEN’S PROGRAMME *Importance Of Self Care And Hygiene.*Healthy Eating For Family & Self*Simple Exercises To do Everyday*Remaining More Positive *Importance Of Self Care And Hygiene.*The Check Up Essentials*Breast Cancer Awareness Sbe & Medical Check Ups*Menstruation And Associated Problems.*Menopause : The Body Clock, Total *Health Care And Medical Care.

thDelhi Public School 9 standard kids participated in 1 hour program on establishing importance of health – wellness and positive health

habits for long healthy, fit, disease free life.

At this age children are at juncture of tremendous changes occurring in mind as well as body. They are also in midst of choosing career for

future. They are very influenced by friends, environment and media.

Purpose of program was to talk to children about their own self in their own language and interest. Dr Shachi Shah talked to them about

health in daily life, eating food they enjoy but in healthy way, taking up some physical activity in daily life, forming routine for care of whole

body and also psychological wellness & stress management.

Children may adopt few things they learnt and it will make big difference in their future health.

ABOUT MEN’S PROGRAMME

*Planning For Health*Men’s Role in Family*Healthy Eating in Budget*Fitness*Physical Activities For Men

Date:24/06/2009

Venue:

Organization:Tata Motors-

Person: Mr.Ashis Sen, Ms.Sampa

Womens : 35

Childern : 55

Men : 40

Faculty: Dr.Meena Shah, Dr.Vinubhai Patel

Narayanpura-SANAND

NANO Project

Date:26/06/2009

Venue:



Womens : 29

Childern : 75

Men : 19


Charodi-SANAND

NANO Project

Date:29/06/2009

Venue:



Womens : 24

Childern : 80

Men : 20


Charal-SANAND

NANO Project

31. PROGRAM IN NARAYANPURA VILLAGE

32. PROGRAM IN CHARODI VILLAGE

33. PROGRAM IN CHARAL VILLAGE

Date:02/07/2009

Venue:



Womens : 40

Childern : 157

Men : 25


Rupavati-SANAND

NANO Project

Date:04/07/2009

Venue:



Womens : 88

Childern : 48

Men : 30


Virapura-SANAND

NANO Project

Date:07/07/2009

Venue:



Womens : 15

Childern : 80

Men : 18


Virapura-SANAND

NANO Project

34. PROGRAM IN RUPAVATI VILLAGE

35. PROGRAM IN VIRAPURA VILLAGE

36. PROGRAM IN VIRAPURA VILLAGE

Date:09/07/2009

Venue:



Womens : 27

Childern : 95

Men : 20


Vasodara-SANAND

NANO Project

Date:13/07/2009

Venue:



Womens : 20

Childern : 95

Men : 30


Davedi-SANAND

NANO Project

Date:18/07/2009

Venue:



Womens : 40

Childern : 70

Men : 30


Kalana-SANAND

NANO Project

37. PROGRAM IN VASODARA VILLAGE

38. PROGRAM IN DAVEDI VILLAGE

38. PROGRAM IN KALANA VILLAGE

Date:22/07/2009

Venue:



Womens : 50

Childern : 60

Men : 22


Dodar-SANAND

NANO Project

Date:25/07/2009

Venue:



Womens : 20

Childern : 15

Men : 00


Eyava-SANAND

NANO Project

Date:30/07/2009

Venue:



Womens : 22

Childern : 90

Men : 00


Bal-SANAND

NANO Project

39. PROGRAM IN DODAR VILLAGE

40. PROGRAM IN EYAVA VILLAGE

41. PROGRAM IN BAL VILLAGE

Date:31/07/2009

Venue:



Womens : 30

Childern : 60

Men : 22


Khoda-SANAND

NANO Project

Date:04/08/2009

Venue:



Womens : 30

Childern : 60

Men : 00


Heerapur-SANAND

NANO Project

Date:18/08/2009

Venue:



Womens : 09

Childern : 90

Men : 00


Zorapur-SANAND

NANO Project

42. PROGRAM IN KHODA VILLAGE

43. PROGRAM IN HEERAPUR VILLAGE

44. PROGRAM IN ZORAPUR VILLAGE

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