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Core values of Indian culture, such as meditation and yoga, to improve modern life management. She believes the continuation of the ancient practices will benefit students, especially during the pandemic. A student teacher, entrepreneur, leader, committed volunteer--this is Urmi Sumant, a junior from Monta Vista High School. As a teacher at JET USA, a position usually reserved for adults, she educates first-generation American students on core values of Indian culture, such as meditation and yoga, to improve modern life management. She believes the continuation of the ancient practices will benefit students, especially during the pandemic. Sumant is also the founder of EarnIt, a nonprofit organization that incentivizes exercise for students by providing coupons from local small businesses after achieving fitness goals. Her energetic and dedicated personality is showcased on the TED stage, accompanied by her physical and mental fitness journey, ending with a selection of life management techniques. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx