Owner: Yoga Powers URL:http://yogapowers.blogspot.com/ Join Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:58:17 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: yoga can change your life by treating health problems making healthy fit and peaceful mind. Site statistics:Click here
Jalneti: Part of Yoga 2007-09-24 00:24:00 Fill the jug with pure water. Add half a spoon of salt to it. First boil the water and then cool it. Stand in front of a basin or in a mori. Lower the head to the left side. Place the funnel of the jug into the right nostril. Further lower the head slightly and raise the jug so that the water which entered the right nostril comes through I he left nostril. Continue this step for a minute. Then take the funnel out of the right nostril.Now place the funnel of the jug into the left nostril and lower I Lie head to the right side so that the water which entered the left nostril may come out of the right nostril. Continue this ‘kniya’ for a minute.Then sneeze fifteen to twenty times (breathing out forcefully from the nose) and let the water be evacuated from the nose. It is necessary to make the nose dry.Note: If the water comes into the mouth through the nostril, spit it, do not swallow it.There will be burning sensation in the nose and, with frequent sneezes the eyes will
Samadhi and Self Realisation Final State of Yoga 2007-08-25 23:52:00 The eighth and final stage of Yoga is Samadhi. At this stage, one’s identity becomes both externally and internally immersed in meditation. The meditator, the act of meditation, and the object meditated upon, all the three shed their individual characteristics and merge with one single vision of the entire cosmos. Supreme happiness, free from pleasure, pain or misery, is experienced. Samadhi is the climax of Dhyana.The group of Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi is called ‘Samyama’ (the Internal Yoga) in the Science of Yoga. The first five stages-Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama and Pratyahara-constitute the External Yoga. If all these eight stages are practiced and followed in life, virtues like morality, morally sound conduct and good character are developed in man. Besides, there is an all-round progress in human life, physically, intellectually and spiritually and man attains physical fitness and mental equanimity.Thus, asanas are only one of the stages of Yoga. Most of the aspirants Read more:Final
, State
Types of Yoga for Discipline 2007-08-03 23:46:00 Asana (Postures)Asana means holding the body in a particular posture to bring stability to the body and poise to the mind. The practice of Asana brings purity in tubular channels, firmness to the body and vitality to the body and the mind. There are many Asanas, but keeping in view a common man’s health, 65 Asanas have been presented and explained in this book.Pranayama (Breath Control)The literal meaning of Pranayama is Breath Control. The aim of practicing pranayama is to stimulate, regulate and harmonize vital energy of the body. Just as a bath is required for purifying the body, so also is Pranayama required for purifying the mind.Pratyahara (Discipline
of the Senses)The extra version of the sense organs due to their hankering after worldly objects has to be restrained and directed inwards towards the source of all existence. This process of drawing the sense inwards is Pratyahara or putting the sense under restraint.Dharana (Concentration)Dharana (Concentration) means focusing t
Yoga for Individual Decipline 2007-07-17 23:35:00 Niyama (Individual
Discipline)Rules of conduct towards oneself consist of certain disciplines which are both physical and mental. These are five in number- Cleanliness (Shaucha), Contentment (Santosha), Austerity (Tapas), Seif-shidy (Svadhyaya) and Surrender to God (Ishvara Pranidhana).Cleanliness (Shauch) means internal and external purification of the body and the mind.Contentment (Santosha) is a state of mind by which one lives happily and satisfied in congenial or uncongenial atmosphere.Austerity or penance (Tapas) is the conquest of all desires or sensual pleasures by practicing purity in thought, speech and action.Self-study (Svadhyaya) means exchange of thoughts in order to secure purity in thought and accomplish knowledge.Surrender to God (Ishvara Pranidhana): It consists of pure devotion to God and surrender of all actions to I-Tim.
Yoga Yama as Social Discipline 2007-06-27 23:31:00 The word ‘yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘yuj’ (meaning to bind the yoke. It is the true union of our will with the will of God.Our ancient sages have suggested eight stages of ‘yoga’ to secure purity of body, mind and soul. They are Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. The brief explanation to these eight stages has been given belowYama (SocialDiscipline
)Yama means restraint or abstention. It contains five moral practices. They areNon-violence (Ahimsa), Truthfulness (Satya), Non-stealing (Asteya), Celibacy (Brahmacharya) and Non-acquisitiveness (Aparigraha).Non-violence (Ahimsa) means not to hurt any creature mentally or physically through mind, speech or action. Truthfulness (Satya) is the presentation of a matter as perceived with the help of sense organs.Non-stealing (Asteya) means not to covet and acquire physically, mentally or by speech others’ possessions.Celibacy -Moderation in sex (Brahmacharya): Brahmacharya does no
Yoga Helps in Mental Tension and Stress 2007-06-12 04:05:00 Longing for material wealth has hardened our heart. Human values are declining. Work to time, competition and commotion have made us suffer from stress and strain. Mental tension or strain produces undesirable consequences. Stress and strain are the causes of physical as well as psychological diseases such as diabetes, cancer, acidity, ulcer, migraine and hypertension.How can we prevent ourselves from being strained and degenerated? Should we discard science and scientific inventions? Should we return to the care-life and live as the aborigines lived?As a matter of fact, to do so is neither practical nor necessary. Yoga has the surest remedies for man’s physical as well as psychological ailments. Yoga makes the organs of the body active in their functioning and has good effect on internal functioning of the human body. Yoga changes for good man’s views on and attitude to, life. Read more:Tension
Introduction to Yoga 2007-05-28 04:05:00 Man has made tremendous progress in almost every walk of life. Objects once considered impossible to be achieved have now been achieved by us. What we have achieved and accompli shed today could not have been imagined in their dreams by our past generations. Modern scientists and researchers have absolutely changed our life-style. Science has been incessantly pouring on us new materials and devices to make our physical life more happy and comfortable.However, pollution of air, water, body and mind is also the result of science. We witness despair and disappointment on the faces of our young generation. Signs of restlessness are apparently visible in the dry and dull eyes of our young men and women. Sloping shoulders, flat chest and bulging stomachs have becomes their characteristics. Why?Today we can claim that we are modern and civilized but cannot claim that we are genuinely happy. We today use tranquilizers for sleep pills for purgative and tonics for vigor. Tranquilizers and sedati Read more:Introduction
Kapalbhati Pranayama 2007-10-07 23:28:00 Kapala means ‘skull’ and ‘Bhati’ mean to ‘shine’. Thus Kapalbhati is an exercise the practice of which imparts glow to the skull.Sit in either the Padmasana or Sukhasana position keep the body erects. Place the hands on the knees. Inhale and exhale rhythmically and quickly. Then pull in the abdominal muscles and forcefully exhale. Practice this kriya rapidly (60 to 120 times a minute). Stop practicing kapalbhati after about two minute’s.Let the breathing be normal.NoteWhile practicing ‘kapalbhati’ keep the chest and the shoulders steady.‘Kapalbhati’ should be practiced on an empty stomach.Those who suffer from high blood pressure or heart disease should not practice kapalbhati.Repetition: Every day, before practicing Pranayama.BenefitsThis kriya is beneficial to the respiratory system. Blood becomes purified when this kriya is practiced.Kapalbhati makes the mind calm.
Tal Bad Pranayam 2008-03-06 01:40:00 Pranayam is a unique technique of controlling the breath. Breath control leads to control of Pran. Controlling of Pran results in controlling the mind. Thus Pranayam leads to gain more importance in Sadhana. in the beginning we should practice deep and long breathing. Deep breath means that which affects the stomach, middle portion and chest. Ordinarily it is known as abdominal, calvicator and
Siddh Asana 2008-03-06 01:36:00 This asana is performed mostly by the Siddhas-semidivine heings. This is the reason why this asana is called Siddhasana. Ihe main function of this asana is to awaken the power of Kundalini (annular power residing in the mystical circle above the reproductive organs).
Technique
Sit on the floor, with legs stretched straight in front. Bend the left leg, hold the left heel, and place it near the
Pranayama and Yogic Kriyas 2008-03-01 06:25:00 Yoga may not be fully relevant in the treatment and cure of first three types but decidedly it is a panacea in the case of unsoundness of mind due to the last three causes : Psychological, economic and stress. Regular practice of Yoga coupled with Dhyana can restore mental vigour. It not only changes the entire out look of man on life but also rejuvenates the mental and physical cells
The ladder
Stress Mangement Types 2008-03-01 06:11:00 ‘Stress Management’ is of two parts as preventive management and curative management.
Preventive Management
Preventive management of stress means that which I would recommend as the Ten Commandments for a stress free life:
Lead a simple life. Do Yoga as a regular part of your life.Have a positive and optimist outlook in life.Control and regularize your eating habits. Take only ‘Satvic’ food.
Yoga and Mental Health 2008-02-26 07:56:00 Amidst the din and clamour of the modern life, a piercing eye does not fail to detect the latent sense of dismay and frustration in man. The materialistic pursuit of deriving hedonistic sensous pleasures has left an emptiness which has engulfed the man from all angles rendering him incapable of positive thinking and spiritual awakening.
Mind has been gripped by unknown fears, hallucinations, and Read more:Health
, Mental Health
Stress Management and yoga 2008-02-26 06:14:00 Stress is a condition of tension in the body or mind. It can be physical and mental in nature. With more and more advancement in science and technology and man’s rat rare to be progressive, mental stress began to increase. To day there are more mentally stressed persons than the physically stressed ones. ‘Stress management’ means reducing mental stress: Mental stress has many reasons.
Chang Life Read more:Management
Baddha Padmasana 2008-02-18 00:20:00 This is a variation of Padmasana. This asana is not meant for meditation. It is chiefly meant for the improvement of health and for making the body strong. This asana is difficult to perform. Those who are unable to practise this asana should not be disappointed. They should patiently try to accomplish the final position.
Technique
Sit in Padmasana with legs crossed. The heels should touch the
Vakrasana 2008-01-22 04:18:00 In this asana, the upper part of the body is completely turned and twisted. The spine, the muscles of the hands, the legs and the back are stretched.
Technique
Sit on the ground with the legs stretched out. Place the left leg near the right knee stretching out the left hand behind the back with the palm of the hand flat resting on the ground. Then press the left knee with the right arm and put
Kati Chakrasana 2007-12-29 01:24:00 Stand keeping a distance of two feet between the feet. Raise both the arms on the sides of the body to the level of the shoulders. Turn the body by the waist to the right side, bring he left arm to the right shoulder and take the right arm to the hack. Then bringing the body to its original position, turn it to lay left side.
Repeat this asana eight times.
Tiryak Tadasana 2007-12-29 01:24:00 First of all, hold the position of Tadasana.Keeping the heels raised from the ground, bend the body first to the right side and then to the left side. The body should be bent at the waist.
Repeat this asana eight times on each side.
Veer Asana 2008-04-20 03:43:00 ‘Veera’ means a hero, a warrior. The practice of this a increases appetite. Those who perform this asana devekp t he spirit of adventure, enthusiasm and bravery in them.
TechniqueSit on the floor. Keep the body ere an iyes straight. Bend either of the legs at the knee and heel below the anus. Bend the other leg at the knee nd it on the thigh of the former leg. Extend the arms line with the
Padangusth Asana 2008-06-22 00:22:00 In ancient times the persons who lived in Gurukulas and bserved celibacy used to practise this asana regularly. With Sheershasana and Sarvangasana, this asana has been given special importance by our sages for the preservation of the semen.
Persons having obesity will find it difficult to practise this asana. They may fall on either side while performing this asana. But with constant practice,
No title 2008-08-13 01:26:00 This asana resembles a strung bow. So it is called Akarna Dhanurasafla. There are two methods of practising this asana.
Method 1: Sit on the ground. Stretch the legs in front. Hold the toe of the right foot with the left hand. Hold the left leg with the right hand and try to stretch the right elbow backwards as far as possible. Now bend the left leg slowly. Bring the left foot to the chin and
Ardha 2008-09-03 05:29:00 ‘Ardha’ means half. This asana is named aflei Yogi Matsyendranath who first taught it to the aspir ot I l Yoga. It is said that this Matsyendraflatha was the disciple ol Lord Shiva.
Technique
Place the right heel near the anus (buttock) below the testicles. Do not move the heel from this position. Bend the left knee and put the left ankle on the outer side of the righl knee. Let the right
Purna Matsyendrasana 2008-08-27 02:55:00 This asana is easy for those who have practised Ardha Matsyendrasana for some time. Puma Matsyendrasana is a bit difficult to perform in the beginning.
Technique
Sit on the floor with the legs stretched straight in front. Keep the trunk and the head in a vertically straight line. Place the right foot at the root of the left thigh. Place the right heel pressing against the navel. Keep the left
Ardha Vakrasana 2008-08-22 01:11:00 In this asana, the upper part of the body is twisted and the spine and the back muscles are stretched.
Technique
Sit on the floor with the legs stretched in front, keep the legs parallel to each other. Bend the right leg and place it behind the knee of the left leg. Place the left hand on the left knee. Place the right hand on the waist. Keep the trunk straight. Turn backwards Ofl the waist.
Asanas Practicing for Health 2008-09-24 03:28:00 Practicing the above-mentioned five asanas in the order explained above, sphincter muscles gradually become loose with the result that the saline water drunk through the mouth flows to the anus carrying with it waste food and stool. Drink again two glassfuls of water and practice the above five asanas eight times.
Now go to the toilet. Do not force the stool to come out of the bowels. Keep Read more:Health
Recommend Site To A Friend
