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Several squads from the Mobile Anti-Riot Squad received the classes, promoted by the Secretary of Security and Coexistence of Medellín, which, says the EFE agency, seeks to reduce the levels of violence.
The Esmad uniforms dressed in sportswear and stretched out on mats on a stage set with the scent of incense and the beating of a shamanic drum that, with the guidance of a yoga instructor, brought them to a state of relaxation and meditation to drive. your emotions and reactions in times of stress.
“They have very particular situations that can be emotionally strong and heavy. These meetings that seek to provide tools so that they can, consciously, know how to react in that moment and how to deal with that emotion that arrivesFelipe Zapata, a meditation mentor, explained to Efe.
The Secretary of Security and Coexistence of Medellín shared images in which the guards are seen receiving theoretical classes on mental therapy, and the objects with which they encouraged the relaxation of
Different groups of the Mobile Anti-Riot Squad – Esmad have received yoga and meditation classes, with the purpose of offering them tools to manage their emotions and reactions in times of stress. pic.twitter.com/qypebouzlu
– Secretariat of Security and Coexistence (@seguridadmed) September 20, 2020
The meditation class is given after a violent day that was experienced in the country, mainly in Bogotá, due to demonstrations that were held to reject the abuse of authority by the Police.
The death of law student Javier Ordóñez, victim of the excesses of two agents, was what sparked the protests in the capital, which were quickly replicated in other sectors of the country such as Medellín.
Precisely to prevent confrontations between civilians and the Public Force, which in Bogotá left 14 dead and more than 300 injured, these yoga classes were held.
New call for demonstrations this September 21
The guide for the police to control their emotions was made one day before the date on which workers’ centrals, students and the strike committee convened new protests throughout the country to reject any type of violence that affects social protest in Colombia.
In Bogotá there will be several gathering points, such as the Parque de los Hippies, the Plaza de Bolívar and the National Park.
Other unions from cities such as Cali, Neiva, Ibagué, Tunja and Envigado also joined the call; They announced that they would begin demonstrating at 9:00 in the morning.
The Police warned that agglomerations of more than 50 people will not be allowed in the mobilizations, as a security measure to prevent the coronavirus.
Likewise, it was indicated that the uniformed men may not use firearms in these protests.
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