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LIFES’S MAPPED OUT

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Official Selection 2018 Film Fest LA

STARRING Christine Holliday, Melissa Salter, Lachlan Mitchell, Akal Demir, Mary Gandolfo, Amit Singh-Saini and Rebecca Sinclair PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY Akal Demir WRITTEN BY Akal Demir and Snowflake PRESS CONTACT Akal Demir [email protected]

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AKAL DEMIR – DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, ACTOR, STUNTMAN, WRITER and CREATOR Akal Demir has hit the entertainment industry by storm, Akal has been merely a shadow in the background waiting to make his break in the film industry. Captured by a true vision and heart felt emotion, he wanted to bring this story back to life so that people know prevention is better than cure. Lightning kills......Everyone has a story to tell, but this one takes the cake for Akal, so, he has turned the biggest story of his life into a heart felt movie.

LIFES’S MAPPED OUT Akal has worked on television, short films, feature films, commercials, and music videos. He has been cast in many various roles in the last 14 months, including, Protection Officer (Enter Sanctum – Feature Film), Dr Eithen (Life’s Mapped Out – Short), Politician (Asylum Australia – Short), Lab Assistant (Charles Herschell – Short Documentary) and Prisoner #1 (The James Gibson Story – Feature Film). Akal has been brought up in the entertainment industry but wanted to make it on his own, to create his own dream, and to influence the film industry with his own vision and direction. He is achieving this through taking on the roles of Executive in Charge of Casting, Casting Director, Director, Editor, Producer, and of course through acting. Akal is a very firm believer when it comes to reaching his goals, they say ‘The sky’s the limit’, he says ‘Go far and beyond’, ‘#Believe #Achieve’, and ‘Always remember, your health is your wealth!’

LOGLINE A mother and daughter wake up to a day that leaves them fighting for their life, changing their lives forever.

SYNOPSIS Life is a challenge for Susan Forester, much like riding a horse. You can jump on bareback, and then hold onto the mane until you can spread your arms wide, with the wind in your face and the ability to embrace the world. Or, you can lose your balance and the chance to try again. Susan suffers a terrible accident and must strive to overcome not only the complication it throws at her, but influences within her family that try and tear her apart. Her daughter is also impacted by the events and must struggle to free herself to become her own person.

MEET THE CAST Christine ‘Charlie’ Holliday as Kathleen Forester Christine, more commonly known as Charlie, started her love of acting from a young age watching her primary school best friend perform on stage, and being inspired to take on the challenge herself in her high school years. She participated in all her high school productions, and studied 'Theatre Studies' in her senior years. Post high school saw her helping back stage with local theatre until she happened across a music video casting in mid 2013. Her experience on set overjoyed her and she didn't expect 3 years later to start herself on a path in the film and television industry. In the past 17 months she has been on nearly 50 different sets including feature films, short films, student films, documentaries, tv series, music videos and commercials. Spending approximately 600 hours on set, including around 60 hours of crew time, enjoying numerous locations, and the abundance of creative spirits that surround her. Charlie is passionate, dedicated, and committed, making sure she shares the beauty of this world through creative avenues such as acting, modelling, design, and art. IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8394689/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t14

Lachlan Mitchell as Young Andrew Forester Lachlan, only 10 years old, started acting and modelling at the age of 5, his love for acting gained him the star role in 2 short movies, and he was the winner of Baby Showtime Modelling Show in 2017. He is a kind and friendly child that displays patience and knows how to take direction. He also enjoyed sharing his ideas on set with regards to directing...perhaps the start of a new career for this young champion child. IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8639213/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t18

Mary Gandolfo as Amy Forester Mary has played roles from Chekhov and Lorca, working in independent feature films such as ‘Love in Melbourne’ (2017), as well as dozens of short films to be released in film festivals. She has completed training at New Faces Talent Academy twice, and will be completing her course for Creative Arts in mid 2018. Mary was also a supporting actress in the independent feature film ‘Life’s Mapped Out’ (2017) and is in the process of writing her own webseries aiming to be released 2019. She is also a talented singer and dancer performing in musicals and theatre performances since the age of 12. Mary hopes to one day visit countries such as Italy and Greece to further expand her knowledge and language skills in both countries. Mary is looking forward to working on future series or in films standing alongside Hailee Steinfield! IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8462080/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t11

Amit Singh Saini as Dr Mike Andrews Amit is originally from India Dehradun, whilst in Melbourne he has been doing Aerospace Engineering and participating in pageants. He has received awards such as ‘Mr Handsome’ in Mr Punjab and Mr Singh, ‘Mr Intelligent’ in Mr Punjab, the winner of ‘Mr Bollywood King’, a runner up in ‘Mr Diamond Australia’, and he received the ‘Star Face’ Award in IFEFA (International Film Entertainment Festival Award). IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8701623/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t23

Carter Mursell as Andrew Forester Carter is a young actor and student filmmaker, completing his VCE in 2017. His love for acting was developed at an early age, participating in almost every school production. In year 8, he acted in his first independent play, written by and put on by students without any input from teachers. Since then, Carter has acted in 6 productions, more than 10 short films, and portrayed a recurring character in a short YouTube series. He has performed at Scotch College, the Owl and the Cat Theatre in Richmond, as well as St Johns Church Toorak. Carter has also taken classes outside of school at St Martins Youth Arts Centre and TAFTA. Over the years, he has been taught by a number of outstanding acting coaches and professionals including Andy McPhee (Sons of Anarchy, Saskia Hampele (Neighbours), Pia Grace Moon (The Legend of Ben Hall), and participated in the first ever teens Masterclass with legendary acting coach Elisabeth Kemp. In 2016, Carter was a featured extra in the Australian feature film Emo The Musical. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival in 2016 and found international success after being selected for the 66th Berlin Film festival. For Life’s Mapped Out, Carter is excited to have his first speaking role in a professional production. Aside from acting, Carter’s other interests include photography and writing. Recently, Carter was offered a place at the Victorian College of the Arts to pursue Screenwriting. He is excited to learn what the future has in store for him as he continues to explore acting and filmmaking. IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8620996/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t19

Pauline Mursell as Susan Forester Pauline first started in this industry at the age of 11 playing a ballerina in a TVC. Since then she has had a long and very successful career in modelling, dancing, singing, and acting. She loves what she does and this shows in her work and longevity in this industry. IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8808490/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t20

Rebecca Sinclair as Evelyn Forester Rebecca is a fun and outgoing personality who will take it to the next level. She started acting and doing extra roles in 2016 working in two feature films. She has always wanted to get into the arts from her early years but never really had the opportunity to pursue them; she says ‘Now that I’m older, I thought I would take the chance!’ The experiences she has had have already been a great stepping stone into something she truly enjoys, and she looks forward to the opportunities ahead. IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8620997/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t26

Isabelle Mitchell as Kylie Rinde Isabelle, only 9 years old, started modelling at age 3 and has won many beauty pageant titles. She started acting at age 8 and since then has appeared in 2 short films. Isabelle is a pleasure to work with on set, taking direction well, and will continue to pursue her passion in both acting and modelling into her future. IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5565105/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t17

Peter Spowart as Grandfather Peter is an actor working in local Community Theatre since retiring. He likes to communicate with meaningful stories that help people to understand the human condition or to simply have fun. He has taken part in over 80 screen performances and over thirty theatre productions since 2011. IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm9358648/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t28

MEET THE CREW Joshua Crute – Assistant Director Fun loving and very devoted to acting, entertaining and promoting. Cast in short films, music videos and feature films as well as been a Featured Extra for Doctor Blake Mysteries telemovie, Ford, AAMI and other TVCs, online campaigns and training videos. Hosted, MC, and presented many events. Large range of accents and over 10 years voice over experience and a highly skilled Play by Play commentator Host, owner and creator of the comedic radio show The Night Cap. Attending many red carpets for the Logies, Village and Roadshow cinema, Interviewing top A listed Celebrities both nationally and internationally. IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8614109/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t9

Andrea Lees – Theme Song Writer and Producer Andrea began her career at the age of nine in travelling pantomimes and at 15 won the lead role in ‘Cinderella on Ice’, touring nationally for almost 2 years. Studies at NIDA rounded off the talents of an already extremely versatile young performer. Modelling and Marketing opportunities enabled Andrea to successfully become a national identity, culminating in a diverse career in the television industry. Andrea is comfortably at home in a wide range of performance genres from classical to pop. Performer and Entertainer Andrea has toured extensively in Australia and Overseas as a solo and supporting artist. Television and Radio Presenter/Hostess/Actor, Andrea has hosted and toured with Children’s Television Shows on National and International networks. She has presented News and Weather segments and hosted Radio Breakfast Shifts. Corporate and Modelling Appearances, Andrea has a wide experience in the area of Product and Services Promotion. IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3573394/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr18

CREDITS Teresa Barragan as Rebecca Sanders Ken Beaumont as Ken/Photographer Samantha Beaumont as Joanne Summers Viremder Bist as Roger Knocks Ayrton Burridge as Cleve Thompson Cain Clarke as Roger Stuart Coleman as William Sanders Jade Crute as Mary Smith Joshua Captain Crute as Paul Forester Akal Demir as Dr Eithen Mary Gandolfo as Amy Forester Laurence Gough as Patrick Steven Haas as Ian Christine Holliday as Kathleen Forester Julie Marrington as Vanessa Michael as Tim Edwards Isabelle Mitchell as Kylie Rinde Lachlan Mitchell as Young Andrew Forester Carter Mursell as Andrew Forester Pauline Mursell as Susan Forester Belinda Pearson as Grandmother John Psarakis as Tim O’Brien Amit Singh Saini as Dr Mike Andrews Melissa Salter as Chloe Forester Samantha as Jane Woodard Rebecca Sinclair as Evelyn Forester Snowflake as Snowflake Peter Spowart as Grandfather Debbie Winzar as Elizabeth Schmidt

Directed by Akal Demir Produced by Akal Demir Written by Akal Demir and Snowflake Cinematography by Konrad McCarthy Film Edited by Akal Demir Casting by Akal Demir Production Design by Akal Demir Assistant Director Joshua Captain Crute Trainee Assistant Director Ayrton Burridge Special Effects by Ken Beaumont Visual Effects by Linden Beaumont and Samantha Beaumont Stunts by Akal Demir Camera and Electrical Department Ken Beaumont Casting Department Akal Demir Costume and Wardrobe Department Nesrin Demir Location Management Akal Demir Music Department Akal Demir, Andrea Lees, and Peter Sullivan Transportation Department Ken Beaumont

SPECIAL THANKS Viremder Bist Jennirations Andrea Lees Ace Hi Ranch Peter Sullivan

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Finding Empowerment at Treefort Music Fest

Last year, I had the privilege of flying out to Boise, Idaho for the first time to cover a rising festival called Treefort. A brief but inescapable romance with the festival ensured I would cover it again- now the festival’s eighth year running. The quickest comparison is a SXSW shrunk down and placed in an artsy Midwest city. With not just musical performances but panels, poetry/ prose workshops, large-scale yoga classes, tech seminars, live radio interviews, a beer garden - Treefort, on the surface, ticks the major boxes for a springtime festival that takes over downtown Boise at the end of March.

But this view is reductionist. What sets Treefort apart is not always what they do, but the intent and work behind every event scheduled. Treefort, even with the corporate sponsorships it gets to pay the bills, was and is not designed with a capitalistic approach. Events and panels aren’t built to sell tickets and prove trendiness among peers, but they are structured to engage with the attendants. Many of the shows had established artists playing small clubs, getting right in the faces of the fans. And with over 400 bands/ artists, musicians at all stages in the industry got a chance to showcase their art and garner new fans in an active and genuinely fun setting.

All of this allows Treefort to bring something to the table that other festivals can’t- empowerment. The team running the show isn’t a boardroom assigned by big donors. The showrunners are women, POC, queer folks who know that with intersectionality we all win. And this isn’t rooted in some misguided sense of duty. The world is diverse. Their dream is to capture that, to hopefully let those marginalized voices have the floor in some fashion. And what you wind up with is Treefort- a beautiful congregation of those deserving to be heard and those ready to listen.

Empowerment takes its first form with the interactive panels. These aren’t forums in large auditoriums designed to for the audience to be talked at. A Treefort panel is a discussion. Yes, the speakers do the majority of the talking- but you are right there in the action. Before showtime people are walking around talking, exchanging contact info. The panels are geared towards the audience but allow the speakers to truly bring a human side to an industry that often touts cynicism over earnestness. I attended three talks: one relating to music supervision/ selling music for commercial use, one on mental health and touring, and a songwriting seminar conducted by Laura Veirs.

The energy in those rooms. At the first panel, you have music supervisors providing direct steps and proactive tips to bands, managers, publicists in the audience. You had a fun and brief consideration of selling out vs. cashing in when it comes to supplemental income and selling tracks for digital/TV ad use. But most importantly, after the panel, the speakers were eagerly speaking with those in attendance- resource links being shared, contact info being provided, laughs being traded. At the second panel, a needed discussion on touring and its effect on mental health. Terra Lopez of Rituals of Mine, Jax Anderson of Flint Eastwood, and Laura, a former tour production manager spoke of the tolls being on the road. They also spoke of the effects once tour has ended. But for what could have been a sombre subject, the speakers approached it with deft hands, allowing for humour and a heartfelt discussion. It’s amazing what destigmatizing mental health can do! Jax burst from her chair as she told everyone how the first person she sees after tour is her therapist. It's this energy that slows the message to get to those who need it most.

The last talk I attended was a songwriting workshop by the legendary Laura Veirs. She opened up about her process; more importantly, she opened up about what she does to keep fresh and keep going. She described a card system she uses where she has 3 categories, takes a card from each category (music, lyric, inspiration) and writes a song based on those terms. What sets this apart- not just the fact the panel was the size of a small private university class or that she spoke directly with songwriters of all levels- is that, for all who attended, she provided a sample sheet for this card system. At the bottom of the sheet? Contact info for her team so you can let them know how her process worked for you. Art is for everyone. An established artist ignoring barriers and reaching out directly to empower those who need it- that’s Treefort.

Treefort also presents a plethora of artists for listeners to discover. With so many, scheduling conflicts are always going to happen. But there were so many shows that stood out because of the crowd interactions and how the artists handled their performances. You had Illuminati Hotties playing a raucous, late-night set, opening the pit at 1:00 am on Wednesday night. But with all the DIY antics shone a band that knows how to control that chaos and make something wonderful. You had Laura Veirs following a classical 4-piece. She played an acoustic set spanning her whole career; a reprieve from the urban and return to the sublime. She also revealed her limitations with playing her keyboard live- a call to those young artists in attendance that even your heroes are still human.

Or look at Cherry Glazer- a band that keeps progressing in its sound and line up in pursuit of art. Everything about their performance is precise to the point of being free. I had never seen so many smiles in a mosh pit. The show was all ages and you had tweens crowd surfing with 40-year-olds. You had Mt. Joy where fans were singing to every song at the packed main stage. They even brought up a couple so a young man could propose to his shocked and ecstatic partner. Her surprise and delight only added to their set. Tigers Jaw brought dynamics to the rock show. With solid vocals and no one blocking the drummer, its clear their performance was all about the fans. That enthusiasm for the fans was highlighted in my favourite performance of the festival, CHAI’s main stage show. Punk influenced by city pop; playful choreography by musicians who all fucking shred; a brief Japanese a capella rendition of ‘Dancing Queen’. The crowd reciprocated by having an all-out dance party in the rain. Closing out the festival was Toro Y Moi, bringing funk, pop, and soul to a Sunday night celebration. Brittney Parks of Sudan Archives was having a ball in the photo pit as everyone danced around. Everyone was free. On the other side of this coin, you had Low put on a show that gripped like a Midwest winter but promised the relief of spring. A late-night show, the music was the star and it offered to take you to another plane.

Treefort is also about empowering the artist. Many of the artists and bands spoke out to the audience directly, challenging them with their performances. Vince Staples was the big act the first night. A line wrapped around the block. A venue packed full of mostly Boise natives boppin’ along to a rapper who only speaks truth. He ended his live performance earlier than billed- but on the on-stage screen, he played a video of Mac Miller’s Tiny Desk performance and walked off. Truly digging into this choice requires a whole separate piece, but its this direct action and message to the audience that can’t be ignored. Sudan Archives blew minds with her performance. A one-person show, she combined loop pedals and perfectly timed backing tracks with her electric violin and midi. Her performance, her compositions, all stunning. But when you listened to the lyrics, she sang of colonization, embracing what is being stripped away. A black entertainer singing this to a mostly white, young, suburban audience living on stolen land- an open call for allies to start the real discussion.

With Rituals of Mine, you have Terra who uses the stage as her canvas and her body the paint. She’s a queer POC who embraces that not just in the music but in physical manifestations in her stage presence. The show is a statement. It’s the same with The Suffers. With a main stage upgrade from last year, they brought their Gulf Coast soul. And they make sure the audience knows where they are from, what sound they make- its about representation. They even through in some cumbia, showcasing the Latin roots in their sound. And of course, you had headliner Liz Phair. Listening to her, you hear so many of your favourite artists that came after. A songwriter that’s never been truly given her due, she played a career spanning set that truly is timeless. She’s brazen, witty, and a natural storyteller who deserved that packed main stage audience.

When a music festival is approached as a public good, not a money making/ funneling project, an urgency occurs, and new life is breathed into those in attendance. That’s empowerment. It's in every facet of this festival- even for press! Enthusiastic press contacts, an inviting press room, and lodging a stone’s throw from the action- it's these actions that proves there’s an understanding we’re all in this industry together. This isn’t something that’s immediately learned and implemented. The Treefort staff have a vision where the festival is the vessel; their goals are rooted in empathy. That can’t be taught like a business 101 course. But the hope is that eyes and ears are opening. That’s the first step to understanding. As Treefort grows, there will be new challenges. But with this team at the helm, there is only excitement about where things go from here.

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In a Chinese Village, Elderly Farmers Are Now Yogis

The local Communist Party chief has turned to yoga to bring health and vitality to a fading, remote hamlet. Some tourist money would be welcome, too.

The local Communist Party chief has turned to yoga to bring health and vitality to a fading, remote hamlet. Some tourist money would be welcome, too.Published OnJune 24, 2018CreditImage by Lam Yik Fei for The New York Times

YUGOULIANG, China — As the top Chinese official in this village, Lu Wenzhen had a problem. The young people had all moved away. The elderly farmers left behind were ailing. His aging hamlet needed money. Life. A spark.

Then, two years ago, he watched a 60-year-old woman sit cross-legged for about half an hour on a kang, a stone bed common in China’s northern countryside. Mr. Lu suddenly had a eureka moment.

“Yoga,” he said.

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Lu Wenzhen had a plan to teach yoga to all of the elderly in his village.CreditLam Yik Fei for The New York Times

It was an audacious plan that seemed out of place in Yugouliang, a village of fewer than 100 people in Hebei Province, far from the gyms and health food stores in places like Beijing and Shanghai. It is so remote that the closest train station is two hours away. The internet had just arrived two years ago. The average age of a Yugouliang resident is 65. They survive by tending to their cows and sheep and small plots of land.

China’s rapidly aging population is one of the most pressing issues facing the ruling Communist Party. In rural China, at least 50 million older Chinese have been left behind by the country’s economic boom, according to official data. Many struggle with poverty and depression. By 2050, the number of people in China age 60 or older is expected to reach 487 million, representing more than one-third of the total population, according to government figures.

The residents in Yugouliang were unconvinced. They had never heard of yoga. Was Secretary Lu, as they called him, trying to introduce them into a cult?

The average age of a Yugouliang resident is 65. They survive by tending to their cows and sheep and small plots of land.CreditLam Yik Fei for The New York Times

There was another wrinkle: Mr. Lu, 52, had never taken a yoga class.

“I couldn’t bring myself to tell them that I didn’t know how to do it,” he said.

The internet was his guide. He watched videos and looked at photos.

He knew that getting older farmers to do yoga would be tricky. He bought gloves and yoga mats to entice them.

Those first few sessions, just a few residents turned up. Mr. Lu started off slow. First he taught them how to breathe through a singing exercise. Then he tried to take them through some simple, cross-legged moves.

It didn’t take long for more people to join. Nor did it take long for them to try more ambitious poses.

China’s rapidly aging population is one of the most pressing issues facing the ruling Communist Party. In rural China, at least 50 million elderly Chinese have been left behind by the country’s economic boom, according to official data.Published OnJune 24, 2018CreditImage by Lam Yik Fei for The New York Times

Encouraged to do more, Mr. Lu enrolled in a yoga course sponsored by the government. The Chinese government, which often suppresses spirituality and officially discourages mysticism, supports “yoga with Chinese characteristics” that excludes chanting and meditation from routines. This version is “removed from religion, demystified and localized for China,” said Mr. Lu, citing the government’s policy. From there, Mr. Lu got a certificate as a yoga judge and has since judged competitions.

The authorities were encouraging. In February 2017, the State General Administration of Sports, which oversees the country’s athletics, gave Yugouliang the title of “China’s first yoga village.” But it wasn’t until the end of last year that Mr. Lu felt his residents were good enough to compete. He entered the farmers into a yoga competition in Shijiazhuang, the provincial capital.

They won an award for being the “best collective team.”

Yugouliang’s yoga craze has been well covered in China’s state-controlled news media. The local government has said it is giving Mr. Lu $1.5 million for a nursing home and a yoga pavilion, a gleaming, glass-walled compound that will make it easier for villagers to practice year-round.

Last year China’s athletic authority gave Yugouliang the title of “China’s first yoga village.” CreditLam Yik Fei for The New York Times

But his goal of setting off a tourism boom could be difficult to achieve. The village is hard to reach and there are no amenities to speak of.

Mr. Lu still sees positives. Yoga-strengthened residents, he said, save on medical costs.

There are about 36 yoga regulars in Yugouliang, who showed remarkable stamina when they gathered on a recent afternoon. Wearing the same outfits that they use to farm, scarves tied around their heads to protect them from the hot sun, they blazed through a 15-minute routine of standing splits, side planks and boat poses.

After that, Mr. Lu selected several people to perform headstands and splits, to the applause of others. Around them, gaptoothed women in their 80s and 90s watched from worn armchairs.

Ge Luyun spent years taking medicine to treat the pain in her shoulder and elbow. Two years ago, the 62-year-old weighed over 150 pounds.

Then she started doing yoga. Ms. Ge has lost 11 pounds and said she has a flatter stomach.

Ge Luyun, left, and Zhang Zhihai. Before she started doing yoga two years ago, Ms. Ge spent years taking medicine to treat the pain in her shoulder and elbow. “Now, I don’t have to take a single painkiller,” Ms. Ge said.CreditLam Yik Fei for The New York Times

“Now, I don’t have to take a single painkiller,” Ms. Ge said.

The next morning, Mr. Lu led the residents through a series of balancing poses. Then he told them to relax their entire bodies and laugh loudly. “Ha ha ha ha ha,” the residents said, many bursting into peals of genuine laughter.

It was a happy moment in a village that has had little to look forward to. Because of a recent drought, vast patches of fields are barren and brown. The residents’ children work or study in Chinese cities, coming home to visit only once a year.

Zhang Xiying, 62, said that she had never felt motivated to work until she learned yoga. “Before this, training the body was playing cards,” she said. “Now, we don’t play anymore.”

Wang Zhanshan, left, and Zhang Xiying, who said she had never felt motivated to work until she learned yoga. “Before this, training the body was playing cards,” she said. “Now, we don’t play anymore.”CreditLam Yik Fei for The New York Times

Yoga has become part of the daily routine for many. Many practice at 5:30 a.m., then let their cows and sheep out to pasture before sunrise, followed by breakfast, farming, lunch, rest, farming, evening yoga at 5:30, then dinner.

Wu Qilian, 73, was reluctant to join Mr. Lu’s yoga sessions because she suffered from dizziness. But, curious about what her husband and neighbors were doing, she spent days peering over the wall of her yard. She eventually decided to join them.

After two years of yoga, she said, she doesn’t feel the pain in her knees and waist that once afflicted her.

Mr. Lu wants to turn Yugouliang into a yoga training base for farmers from all over China, which he says will draw tourists as well.CreditLam Yik Fei for The New York Times

Mr. Lu, who was previously the Communist Party secretary of a technical college in Shijiazhuang, was sent to work in Yugouliang in 2016, part of the party’s longtime practice of sending cadres to less developed areas. Like hundreds of other cadres in rural China, he was tasked with alleviating poverty by 2020, one of President Xi Jinping’s signature campaigns.

All around the village, there are drawings of stick figures in yoga poses and slogans painted by Mr. Lu.

“Be Good Farmers in the New Era,” one said, invoking one of Mr. Xi’s pet phrases.

Jing Wanshan, 68, said years of walking from putting his sheep out to pasture caused his legs to hurt. Previously, he struggled to run two or three laps around the exercise square. Now he can do 20.

Yoga has become part of the daily routine for many residents of Yugouliang.CreditLam Yik Fei for The New York Times

Mr. Lu said he had bigger plans. He wants to turn Yugouliang into a yoga training base for farmers from all over China, which he says will draw tourists as well.

“All these are dreams for now,” Mr. Lu said as he drove amid mud-brick homes and toilets that were little more than pits. “But one has to have dreams.”

Sui-Lee Wee is a business correspondent in the Beijing bureau covering Chinese consumers and health care. A native of Singapore, she was previously a political and general news correspondent with Reuters in Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore. @suilee

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