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Law school’s notorious stress takes a toll on even the most determined students. But for a group of 20-somethings at New York University School of Law, an ancient tradition offers a framework for handling the pressure.

“Many parts of Hinduism are so well-suited to being able to handle such a high-stress profession,” said Roshni Yaradi, the co-chair of the new Hindu Law Students Association. “Like, many times, you’re handling literal life and death.

“Practices of Hinduism — including yoga, meditation, breath work — things that are so fundamental to the faith, are very stress-relieving and focusing techniques that I think any practicing lawyer should utilize.”

Yaradi and six other students, all of Indian origin, are the first me

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