These past few months, Thamarai Health & Wellbeing Project has continued Yoga & Health Education programs to women’s groups and school children and held monthly health care camps where visiting therapists offered natural therapies at the village centre. 50 women have completed a year long yoga training program in 3 locations and 50 teachers participated in a one day … [Read more...] about Thamarai Health and Well being by Carla & Muthu
Health and Well-Being
Walk-In Wellbeing Morning
A monthly meeting for the residents of Annai Nagar A walk-in Wellbeing morning is being held monthly in the Thamarai building in Annai Nagar village, in collaboration with natural and traditional therapists and healthcare providers from within Auroville. We have been offering primary health checks (including blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose level), naturopathy, … [Read more...] about Walk-In Wellbeing Morning
Menstrual Education with the Eco Femme Team
9th standard girls report Many young women have limited information about their monthly cycle. Thamarai team started menstrual education, with the support of the Eco Femme team, because we wanted girls to be informed and empowered in relation to their bodies and their overall health. Initially, the youth facilitators attended training with Kalvi from Eco Femme to deepen … [Read more...] about Menstrual Education with the Eco Femme Team
Distribution of Spices (for Boosting Immunity)
The spice of life ! The generosity and concern of a French friend touched us all deeply recently when he gave us a donation to buy immunity-boosting spices so that the Thamarai children and their families could remain healthy with strong systems to fight symptoms of COVID. This care stretched to over 100 families who received two month supply of spices that warm the body … [Read more...] about Distribution of Spices (for Boosting Immunity)
Children’s Mental Health & Well Being – COVID 19
The consequences of the pandemic Covid 19 has had a big impact on mental health and well-being all over the world but in particular people from marginalized communities. Here in rural Tamil Nadu, where we in Thamarai Educational Projects work, many people are at home now without work, concerned about the future. Families are together in small spaces where physical distancing … [Read more...] about Children’s Mental Health & Well Being – COVID 19