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Yoga Mudra

(The Symbol Of Yoga)

Yoga mudra is a remedy for constipation. It fortifies the abdominal muscles, and keeps the abdominal organs in their proper place. The entire nervous system and the sacrolombar nerves in particular, are toned up. In case of men, this Asana helps prevent sperm deficiency.

The Mudras (Symbols) are special techniques which consist of the practice of Asanas, breath regulation, contraction exercises, and concentration to attain full control over the senses and perception.

When practiced for spiritual reasons, Yoga Mudra helps to awaken the` Kundalini’. 

Technique:

The exercise is practiced in the Lotus Pose. It may also be performed on or between the heels.

Place the hand behind the back, taking the left wrist in the right hand whilst keeping the spinal column perfectly upright. Inhale as in complete Yogic breathing and exhale slowly, gradually leaning forwards until the forehead touches the ground. Stay in this position for as long as one feels comfortable, but without breathing. Direct the attention towards the abdominal region. Then while slowly breathing in, sit upright and relax. Repeat two or more times in succession.

Improve Your Physical and Mental Stability

PADMASANA

THE LOTUS POSE

Improve your physical and mental stability.....

Padmasana is a meditation posture. Those suffering from stiff legs,knees, ankles,etc., can overcome this difficulty by regular practice combined  with patience and perseverance.
We begin by placing the right foot on the left thigh and the left foot on the right thigh. The position of the heels is adjusted so that they are both pressing on the nearest part of the abdomen. The hands are kept open and rest on the knees, palms in the air with the tips of the index finger touching the thump, thus forming a small circle called 'Jnana Mudra'. The index represents the individual soul and the thumb the Universal one. The union of the two symbolizes Knowledge The hands may also rest flat on the knees. Another position for the hands is to place them one on top of the other, palms in the air, with the back of the right hand inside the left hand. They then rest quite naturally in the pit of the stomach below the naval. 
It is important to keep the head and spinal column straight, but without straining


Advantages


This posture develops physical and mental stability,calms the nerves, relieves the stiffness of knees and joints, and guards against rheumatism. The abdominal region receives a copious supply of the blood from the point where the abdominal aorta divides. The effect this is to invigorate the coccyx region and the nerves of the sacrum. The entire body is kept in complete equilibrium.
All meditation postures such as Siddhasana, Svastikasana and Samasana all have the same therapeutic effects.

THE PRACTICE OF THE ASANAS.

The Practice of the Asanas

One should constantly bear in mind that the body must never be forced nor fatigued during the execution of postures. The moment we feel the slightest pain, we should take it as a sign that it is time to stop. Each posture should be performed slowly, carefully, gradually and patiently. One should not try to go too fast. for older people, postures may be simplified according to individual needs. Asanas should be practiced on an empty stomach. unless the above advice is followed, the results will not be positive.
If the exercises are badly performed, one will begin to feel uncomfortable and unwell after a few days. this is the sign that something is wrong with the way Yoga is being practiced.
When the postures are correctly and properly executed, however, they produce a feeling of lightness and well being that is both physical and mental; one has the impression of a freshness that induces a state of total relaxation.

  

Yoga

YOGA

The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit root 'Yug' meaning 'to join'. It designates ' the joining of the lower human nature to the higher in such a manner as to allow the higher to direct the lower', or 'union with the Self'. It also signifies communion with the supreme Universal Spirit to obtain relief from pain and suffering.
'One who controls his mind, intellect and ego, being absorbed in the spirit within him, finds fulfillment and internal bliss which is beyond the pale senses and reasoning'.
- Bhagavad Gita.
'The younger, the old, the extremely aged, even the sick and the infirm obtain perfection in Yoga by constant practice. Success in Yoga is not obtained by mere theoretical study,or talking about or reading the sacred texts. Constant practice alone is the secret of its success'.
- Hatha Yoga Pradeepika.
'Through constant practices of Yoga, one can overcome all difficulties and eradicate all weaknesses. Pain can be transmuted in to bliss, sorrow in to perfect health. determination, patience, persistence lead us to goal'.
- Bhagavad Gita.
 'Yoga is not for those who fast or torture their flesh, who sleep too much or keep awake, who work too much or don't work at all.'
- Bhagavad Gita.

CONSTIPATION ?

CONTIPATION ?

SALABHASANA

THE LOCUST POSTURE

This is an excellent exercise for the muscles in the back, arms and abdomen. It fortifies the later and has a beneficial effect on the digestive organs, curing the most stubborn constipation. This pose brings a large supply of blood to the kidneys, thus cleaning and regenerating them.

Lie on the stomach, with chin or forehead touching the floor. Stretch the arms beside the body and lightly clench the fists inhale as in complete Yogic breathing, tens the arms, clench the fists tightly   and raise the legs as high as possible. Hold the position for several seconds, retaining the breath. Then exhale and lower the legs. Relax by lying on the stomach Repeat the exercise two or more times.

ARDHA-SALABHASANA

The simplified posture those who find it difficult to raise both legs at ones

Care must be taken not to tire the lungs by prolonging the posture or raising the legs rudely.

Humanity may have originated in the woods

HUMANITY MAY HAVE ORIGINATD IN THE

 WOODS

The immediate ancestor of humans may have lived exclusively on leaves, fruits, wood and bark instead of a menu based on open savanna as other extinct relatives of humanity did, scientists say. The findings, published in the journal Nature, are based on two million years fossils of the extinct hominine Australopithecus sediba.

Au-sediba’s mix of human and primitive traits has made a strong case for it being the immediate ancestor of human lineage. Chimpanzees, humans’ closest living relatives, prefer fruits and leave even when grasses are abundant. By contrast, extinct humans’ species preferred diets richer in grasses or grass eating animals. The findings suggest there wasn’t a single, straight line from an early, primitive hominine to humans, said study author Amanda Henry, a paleoanthropologist at Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany.”Many of our ancestors and relatives branched out, tried new things and generally worked at doing what was best in their environment at that particular time,” Henry was quoted as saying by Live Science. 

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                                       DC 29.06.2012.

BELLY FAT MAY BOOST IMMUNITY!

BELLY FAT MAY BOOST IMMUNITY!

A particular kind of stomach fat previously thought to serve little purpose, may in fact play an important role in regulating the immune system, researchers say.

Scientists believe that the new finding could lead to new drugs being developed for organ transplant patients with auto-immune diseases such as lupus and Crohn’s disease.

The stomach fat identified by the researchers  at Loyola University Chicago is the omentum, a sheet of fatty tissue attached to the stomach that hangs down in front of the intestines providing a protective cushion.

The omentom is one of the main fat –storage depots in the body and thickens as fat accumulates there, expanding the skin depending on how much fat is being carried.

“It is shaped like an apron and can stretch like pizza dough,” Makio Iwashima, one of the scientists behind the discovery, said.

“Although its physiological function is not understood, doctors have known for many years that attaching omentum to damaged organs heped the tissue to heal – a procedure Known as ‘Omentun transposition,” he said.

DC 27 June 2012.

BACK PAIN? TRY IT !

MAKARASANAM (CROCODILE POSE)

To begin, lie down on your abdomen with your legs straight and keep them apart with your toes pointing out to the sides.

Hold onto your biceps in front of  you and drop your forehead onto your arm with your eyes closed.

Allow yourself to be comfortable and relaxed and bring your awareness to your breathing in the navel centre.

As you inhale, feel your breath reaching the lower abdomen and as you exhale, relax in to the floor.

Stay in the position for about five to ten minutes.

BHUJANGASANAM (SNAKE POSE)

To begin, lie down on your abdomen with your legs straight and keep them closely with your toes pointing back.

Place your paw in front of your shoulders and touch your chin to the floor.

As you inhale raise your head and chest from your navel. Breath normally and stay sometime in this position. Then come back to the Makarasana position with exhale.

This pose improve blood circulation to the uterus, normalises menstrual cycle, relieves cramps and pain in women.

For men, it helps improves blood circulation to the testes, stimulates the prostrate gland and keeps  the reproductive organs healthy. It is an excellent pose for  high stress and lower back pain. It helps strengthen the diaphragm and increases lung capacity

This poses improve blood circulation to the uterus, normalises menstrual cycle, relieves cramps and pain in women.

For men, it helps improves blood circulation to the testes, stimulates the prostrate gland and keeps  the reproductive organs healthy. It is an excellent pose for  high stress and lower back pain. It helps strengthen the diaphragm and increases lung capacity

BURNING FAT

SQAT ON TOES

Stand with your feet together and place your hands on your hips. Lean forward slightly (safe on knees ) and bend your knees in the half squat pose (look at picture for position) Now bring your arms straight in front of you with your palms facing down. Now slowly raise your heels off the floor. Hold this pose for at least twenty seconds. Repeat the same process two three times. If you cannot raise your  heels , keep your feet flat on the floor.

BENEFITS:

Squatting  in toes is very effective in burning fat in thighs.

 This yoga pose helps in making your thighs firm.

 It also helps tone buttocks and strengthen hips, knee and ankle joints    

Gastric trouble?

ARDHA PAVANAMUKTASANA & POORNA PAVANA MUKTASANA (WIND ELIMINATING POSE)

To begin, lie down on your back with your legs straight and both arms stretched above your head. First take a deep inhalation, hold your breath and bring your right leg close to your chest and hug with both arms. Touch your knee with your forehead. As you exhale, release in to the starting position. Repeat with the other side. This is one round. Practice 10 rounds.

If doing with only one leg is easy for you, then practice and hug both legs together at the same time. Do 10 sets.

Benefits:

Like its name, Pavanamuktasana (The wind eliminating pose)is meant to relieve excess gas from the stomach. At the same time, it also helps to relive stiffness in the back, neck, ankles, knees and hip pain and also helps to open tight hips

For those who have gastric trouble, Try the Pavanamuthasana