In Hindu philosophy, Yoga is the name
of one of the six orthodox philosophical schools.The Yoga philosophical
system is closely allied with the Samkhya school.The Yoga school as
expounded by the sage Patanjali accepts the Samkhya psychology and
metaphysics, but is more theistic than the Samkhya, as evidenced by the
addition of a divine entity to the Samkhya's twenty-five elements of
reality.The parallels between Yoga and Samkhya were so close that Max
Müller says that "the two philosophies were in popular parlance
distinguished from each other as Samkhya with and Samkhya without a
Lord...."The intimate relationship between Samkhya and Yoga is explained
by Heinrich Zimmer:
These two
are regarded in India as twins, the two aspects of a single discipline.
Sāṅkhya provides a basic theoretical exposition of human nature,
enumerating and defining its elements, analyzing their manner of
co-operation in a state of bondage ("bandha"), and describing their
state of disentanglement or separation in release ("mokṣa"), while Yoga
treats specifically of the dynamics of the process for the
disentanglement, and outlines practical techniques for the gaining of
release, or "isolation-integration" ("kaivalya").
Patanjali
is widely regarded as the founder of the formal Yoga philosophy.
Patanjali's yoga is known as Raja yoga, which is a system for control of
the mind. Patanjali defines the word "yoga" in his second sutra, which
is the definitional sutra for his entire work:
This terse definition hinges on
the meaning of three Sanskrit terms. I. K. Taimni translates it as "Yoga
is the inhibition (nirodhaḥ) of the modifications (vṛtti) of the mind
(citta)".[36] The use of the word nirodhaḥ in the opening definition of
yoga is an example of the important role that Buddhist technical
terminology and concepts play in the Yoga Sutra; this role suggests that
Patanjali was aware of Buddhist ideas and wove them into his
system.[37] Swami Vivekananda translates the sutra as "Yoga is
restraining the mind-stuff (Citta) from taking various forms
(Vrittis)."[38]
A sculpture of a Hindu yogi in the Birla Mandir, DelhiPatanjali's
writing also became the basis for a system referred to as "Ashtanga
Yoga" ("Eight-Limbed Yoga"). This eight-limbed concept derived from the
29th Sutra of the 2nd book, and is a core characteristic of practically
every Raja yoga variation taught today. The
Eight Limbs are:
1.Yama (The five "abstentions"): non-violence, non-lying, non-covetousness, non-sensuality, and non-possessiveness.
2.Niyama (The five "observances"): purity, contentment, austerity, study, and surrender to god.
3.Asana: Literally means "seat", and in Patanjali's Sutras refers to the seated position used for meditation.
4.Pranayama ("Suspending Breath"): Prāna, breath, "āyāma", to restrain or stop. Also interpreted as control of the life force.
5.Pratyahara ("Abstraction"): Withdrawal of the sense organs from external objects.
6.Dharana("Concentration"): Fixing the attention on a single object.
7.Dhyana ("Meditation"): Intense contemplation of the nature of the object of meditation.
8.Samādhi ("Liberation"): merging consciousness with the object of meditation.
In the view of this school, the highest attainment does not reveal the
experienced diversity of the world to be illusion. The everyday world is
real. Furthermore, the highest attainment is the event of one of many
individual selves discovering itself; there is no single universal self
shared by all persons.
Gyan Mudra: In this
position the fingers are held with the tip of the index finger touching
the tip of the thumb and the remaining three fingers nearly
straight--kind of like an "OK" sign, except the palms of each hand are
pointed up or front.
This mudra is good for: stresses and strains, insomnia, emotional
instability, indecisiveness, excessive anger, idleness, laziness,
indolence, and is a great help in increasing memory and I.Q. It can help
cure sleeplessness and get one off sleeping pills where these are being
taken.
There are a number of variations of this mudra for higher and higher
degrees of attainment e.g. Purna Gyan Mudra, Vairagya Mudra, Abhay
Mudra, Varad Mudra, Dhyan Mudra, Mahagyan Mudra. As one keeps attaining
higher and higher levels of the mind, the mudra's change.
Shunya Mudra: This
helps those with impaired hearing. If there is no physical defect, the
mudra, if practiced regularly, can restore the hearing power.
Remarkably, it helps in getting rid of earaches within minutes. It takes
no mare than 2 to 3 minutes to get rid of most ear aches.
It helps in relieving the nausea and vomiting sensations felt while
driving on winding hilly curves or while taking off or landing in
aircrafts. It helps in many problems of vertigo.
The mudra should not be continued after the problem has been removed.
Varun Mudra: A miracle mudra for Skin problems, wrinkling, loss of glow, dehydration, excessive body heat, blood disorders
Apan Mudra: Helps
in purification of the body, urinary problems, easy secretion of
excreta, regulating menstruation and painless discharge, easy child
delivery, Piles, Diabetes and kidney disorders.
Apan-Vayu Mudra:
This finger position works like an injection in cases of a heart attack.
Regular practice is an insurance in preventing heart attacks,
tacho-cardia, palpitations, depressions, sinking feeling of the heart.
Also known as the Mritsanjivani Mudra for arresting heart attack.
Aakash Mudra: Helps to remove weakness of bones, hearing deficiency.
Caution: This Mudra should not be done while walking
Prithvi Mudra:
Increases solidity in the body. Removes weakness, lack of body solidity.
Helps gain for underweights. chronic fatigue and weakness
Yoga For Sexual Problems
A sexual problem is
that prevents a female from experiencing satisfaction from sexual
activity. Yoga asana and breathing exercises help in obtaining the
optimum health state.
Lack of desire, painful intercourse, inability to get aroused and sexual
climax are some problems that can keep a woman from experiencing
satisfaction during sexual activity.
Physical health, psychological health, stress, depression, fatigue,
menopause, over weight and lifestyle are some of the contributing
factors to the above-mentioned problems.
How Yoga Helps:
1. It breeds confidence by clearing your mind and focusing on breath helping in being more aware of yourself.
2. It eases pain for some women, especially
sportswomen, hip and thigh tightness can make sex tough, but yoga can
ease any pain by releasing that tension and relaxing your hips. It tones
your pelvic floor and strengthens your entire core.
3. According to Yoga, the sexual secretions contain the
seeds of life, concentrated life force and nutrients and once depletion
in life force takes place, the vitality level and resistance to
diseases tends to diminish. A complete branch called Kundalini Yoga,
deals with harnessing the sexual power.
4. Mula Bandha (Sanskrit name) an asana can even be
done at your work desk. Do it seated or standing, contract and then
release the muscle located between the pubic bone and the tailbone, as
if you wanted to stop the flow of urine.
5. Pushups and putting up legs up the wall in yoga
style really helps, emphasis being on bringing awareness to your breath
and focusing on it for few minutes. This position allows more
oxygen-rich blood to flow from your lower body back up to the heart and
the brain, so you'll get up reenergized and refocused.
Yoga as a system combines postures, breathing exercises, and meditation
since remaining relaxed is perhaps one of the most essential
preconditions for a harmonious sex life. Irritation, improper lifestyle,
stress may prove a stumbling block in a healthy sexual life and
relationship. It has been found that many wives admit to their sexual
life and marital relationship improving after taking up yoga.
sexual problem is one that prevents a man from experiencing satisfaction
from the sexual activity.Various sexual problems, common among men are
Lack of desire, Ejaculation Problems, Infertility, Erectile dysfunction
or Impotence.
The causes, which can lead to the above-mentioned problems, are namely
Physical health, Lifestyle, Medications, Psychological factors, and age.
How Yoga Helps:
1. Pre-mature ejaculation-For treating
it some breathing exercises, accompanied with meditation and
naturopathy shall be helpful. Focus your attention on your breathing,
feel its temperature. At night apply blue oil (suncharged) from the top
to the end of the tailbone.
2. Lifestyle being a part of yoga is important too.Its
better to reduce spices, and excess consumption of food items like
mutton and chicken from your diet. Eliminate smoking, which constricts
blood vessels, and limit alcohol intake, which can depress the central
nervous system.
3. Impotence & Erectile dysfunction - Some yogic
poses useful for such condition are: Asans (Yogic postures) - Sun
Salute, Wind releasing pose, Abdominal lift, Anal lift, Yogic seal pose,
Cobra pose, Shoulder stand, Plough pose.
4. Pranayama (Breathing technique) - Alternate
breathing and Bellow breathing. It breeds confidence by clearing your
mind and focusing on breath helping in being more aware of yourself.
This position allows more oxygen-rich blood to flow from your lower body
back up to the heart and the brain, so you'll get reenergized and
refocused. A complete branch of Yoga, called Kundalini Yoga, deals with
harnessing the sexual power enabling one to get into meaningful
relationships and enjoy sex.
If mind and body are not in optimum health, an individual cannot have
fulfilling sexual life. Yoga asanas and breathing exercises provide help
in obtaining the optimum health state.
The healing power of Yoga is so strong that people who are
physiologically weak and to some extent or fully impotent may get back
potency as they regain their physical health through Yoga. There are
many individuals who approach sexual matters with a nervous mind. Such
people are helped greatly from Yoga exercises and breathing practices.
Here are a few tips for pre-natal (pregnancy) care:
The general Yogasanas can, if you wish, be done only for the first 2 months.
Suggested pranayamas for pregnant women :
• Vajrasana
• Padmasana
• Sukhasana
• Shavasana
Always end your Yoga session with this asana to relax your body. The
meaning of relaxation is undoing tensed muscles and hence it is
synonymous to reduction of pain.
'Pranayama' or breathing exercises should be done twice daily. This is
to facilitate complete expulsion of carbon dioxide that will give way
for fresh intake of oxygen.
Suggested breathing exercises are:
• Mild kapalabhatti
• Lots of anuloma-Viloma
• Brahmari
Deep or free breathing at the rate of 5 breaths per minute also
contributes to relaxation as compared to the normal rate of 18-20
breaths per minute. We also advise an enema once a week to make way for
proper elimination from the intestine. Regular morning and evening walks
are compulsory.
As far as diet goes, spices, salts, sweets and fat should be drastically
reduced. Have starchy foods in moderation and plenty of fruits,
vegetables, juices, curd, buttermilk and sprouts. Preferably, avoid
foods that take a long to digest such as non-vegetarian food and dairy
products. Due to the property of salts to retain water, it can lead to
high blood pressure and swelling of the feet. For this reason, minimum
intake of salt is recommended.
The following are the Yoga Poses that can help you in dealing with the
symptoms of Pregnancy, ensuring smoother and easier delivery, and faster
recovery after childbirth. Poses that put pressure on the abdomen and
other difficult poses should not be done during advance stages of
Pregnancy. You do not have to do all these Asanas and remember not to
push yourself on a pose.
Mountain Pose (Tadasana)The
Mountain Yoga Pose promotes the experience of stillness, strength,
relaxed power, and immovable stability associated with mountains. This
yoga posture, and coming back to this stillness after other poses, is
one of the ways of becoming acquainted with stillness.
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
In Hindu art, the triangle is a potent symbol for the divine principle,
and it is frequently found in the yantras and mandalas used for
meditation. The Trikonasana or Triangle Pose concludes the Yoga Postures
in our basic session.
Warrior Pose
The Warrior Pose stretches and strengthens the arms and legs, increases
stamina, improves balance and concentration, and can also relieve
backaches. If you are suffering from diarrhea, high blood pressure or
neck problems, you should take extra caution practicing this pose. Standing Side Stretch PoseThe
Standing Side Stretch is another Yoga Pose with two lines of energy
radiating outward from your center. This is a simple Yoga Posture with a
wonderful stretch in which one line of energy reaches upward from your
belly and outward through the arm, and one line travels downward through
the legs.
Standing Spread Leg Forward Bend
Practicing the Standing Spread Leg Forward Fold can strengthen and
stretch your inner and back legs and your spine. People with lower back
problems should avoid doing the full forward bend. For beginners, you
may use props like a folding chair to support your forearms.
Seated Forward Bend (Paschimothanasana)
Relax your body and mind, stretch your hamstrings, shoulders, and spine,
relieve stress, and improve your posture and concentration by
practicing the Seated Forward Bend. Learn how to do this properly and
achieve maximum results.
Hero Pose (Virasana)
One of the fundamental seated postures is the Hero Pose. This serves as
the initial position for several Asanas. It strengthens the arches of
the feet, stretches the ankles, and improves posture. This Yoga Pose is
ideal for people who have flat feet.
Spread Leg Forward Fold (Upavista Konasana)The
Spread Leg Forward Fold is a Yoga Posture which works primarily on the
hamstrings and adductors. This energizes the body and promotes inner
calmness. In this section, know more about this exercise and learn how
to perform it properly.
Fish Yoga Pose
Doing the Fish Pose relieves stiffness of the neck and shoulder muscles
and improves flexibility of your spine. It is the counter-pose of the
Shoulderstand. Hold the Fish Pose for at least half the amount of time
you spent in the Shoulderstand in order to balance the stretch.
Cat Pose (Bidalasana)
The Cat Yoga Pose teaches you to initiate movement from your center and
to coordinate your movement and breath. These are two of the most
important themes in Yoga practice. Keep in mind that the Cat Pose may
not be advisable if you have any chronic or recent back pain or injury.
Head Stand (Sirshasana)
Headstand is one of the basic Yoga Postures in the world of Yoga and is
considered as the king of Asanas because of its numerous effects on the
entire body. Many Yogis believe that practicing the Headstand can help
in treating illnesses.
Tree Yoga Pose
The Tree Pose helps strengthen your thighs, calves, ankles and back. It
can also increase the flexibility of your hips and groin. Your balance
and concentration can also be improved with constant practice. This Yoga
Pose is recommended for people who have sciatica and flat feet.
Plough Pose (Halasana)
The Plough Pose stretches your spine, thus, improving spinal
flexibility. It benefits the thyroid gland and abdomen, eases tension in
the shoulders and back, and reduces stress. Learn how to practice the
Plough Pose in this section.
Sage Twist Yoga Pose (Marichyasana)Also
called Marichi's Yoga Pose, the Sage Twist Pose benefits the abdominal
organs and spine. Avoid doing this pose if you have chronic spine or
back injury. Also, perform this only under the supervision of a Yoga
instructor. Learn how to do the Sage Twist in this section.
Shoulder Lifts
Many people hold tension in their necks and shoulders, leading to
stiffness, bad posture, and tension headaches. Yoga practice can ease
tension, increase flexibility, and tone the muscles. This section covers
the steps on how to practice Shoulder Lifts.
Neck Exercises
Many people hold tension in their necks and shoulders, leading to
stiffness, bad posture, and tension headaches. Yoga practice can ease
tension, increase flexibility, and tone the muscles. Learn some Neck
Exercises in this section.
Ujjayi Breathing Technique
According to the ancient yogic text, Ujjayi can help protect you from a
host of diseases by getting rid of excess phlegm, wind or bile. Learn
how to perform this challenging breathing technique by following the
guidelines found in this article.
Corpse Pose
The Corpse Yoga Pose is considered as a classic relaxation pose and is
practiced before or in between Asanas as well as a Final Relaxation.
While it looks deceptively simple, it is actually difficult to perform.
Learn more on how to do it with the help of this article.
Are There Any Asana's For Common Ailments In Women?
There are many of Asana's for ailments in women. Here is a list:
Yoga and menopause - you can do certain things to help with menopause.
Back pain
Neck pain
Weight loss
Body shaping
Asthma
Yoga has proved itself as the factor to regain health and remain
juvenile. Even in the Western World there is a wave of persons
practicing Yoga in their daily life. There are success stories where
individuals have sorted out their issues and manage stress through yoga.
Yoga in fact is an ancient technique to optimize the mind and body and
maintaining the health equilibrium. Today in the USA alone there are
several Yoga centers where numerous peoples from all classes and
standards are practicing Yoga.
So now what exactly the Yoga is? To understand the right meaning of Yoga
along with its significance we have to understand the human anatomy.
Biologically our body consists of several systems - Nervous System,
Digestive System, Circulatory System, Excretory System & Muscular
system etc. Whenever we are ill or fell ill there is some mishap with
our systems. For example if we are caught up with influenza which is a
disease caused by a microbe, we take antibiotic and all clear. But what
about chronic diseases like stress, constipation, low eyesight, poor
memory concentration, sleeplessness these are not caused by any microbe
(disease carrying organism). So these are not considered as diseases but
some sort of maladies or malfunctioning as:
o Constipation
o Hypertension (High Blood pressure)
o Hypotension (Low Blood pressure)
o Indigestion
o Tension
o Depression
o Stress
o Tiredness
o Obesity
o Eyesight weakness
o Asthma
o Migraine
o Insomnia etc.
All these are caused due to malfunctioning of our body systems which I
have aforesaid. Though there exist the allopathic treatments for all of
these disturbances, yet they are fully accompanied by several side
effects. So there are alternatives - acupressure, ayurveda and one of
the best alternatives considered is "YOGA". Yoga helps in maintaining
body systems functioning properly. Any malfunction could be cured if an
individual practiced Yoga regularly under an expert trainer.
The basic question - what Yoga comprises and how to initiate it. The
answer - Yoga is an ancient system of treatment and not exactly the
treatment but the method to keep your body and mind in normal / optimize
phase. Pantajali (considered as Yoga's Guru) in his book on Yoga has
explained several ways of performing Yoga. Yoga comprises of Asanas and
Dhyana - Body postures and Meditation respectively.
Body postures includes several postures of body either standing or lying
down in different ways in order to make the muscles and body parts
press and relax. Meditation is of the most used and tested way of
treating several mental problems including stress. In meditation there
is a concentration equilibrium maintained between body and mind and the
stage comes when an individual feels himself absence not physically but
mentally. This way there is some sort of effect of secretion of brains
nerves and a person feels relax and active.
Ultimately yoga is the best tool to fight against the bodily
deformities/malfunctions and if practiced regularly could cure even the
most chronic situations.
Yoga is a relaxing form of exercise that can help alleviate depression.
Meditation and yoga poses can help you attack the root cause of
depression - the feeling that you can't handle the demands of your life.
It tones the nervous system, stimulates circulation, promotes
concentration, and energizes your mind and body.
Practice a daily yoga routine that includes 30 minutes of meditation and
at least 20 minutes of poses. Yoga stretching exercises help improve
blood circulation making it easier to break through the lethargy that
often accompanies depression.
Breathing (Pranayama)
The breathing exercise known as ujjayi pranayama is beneficial for healing depression.
Breathing exercises for depression
Yoga Asanas Recommended For Depression
The Sun Salutation (12 repetitions a day)
Bow pose
Corpse Pose
Maha Mudra
Plow pose
Shoulder Stand
Vajrasana (Sitting on the Heels)
Yoga Relaxation Exercise for Depression
Try the following tense-relax exercise as you lie in the Corpse Pose:
As you inhale through your nose, tighten the muscles in your knees,
calves, ankles, feet, and toes. Hold the tension, then relax and exhale.
Inhale, tensing all of these parts as well as your abdomen, pelvis, hips, and thighs. Hold them taut, then relax and exhale.
Tense the muscles in your neck, shoulders, arms, elbows, waists, hands,
fingers, chest as well as muscles in your trunk and legs. Hold the
tension, then relax and exhale.
Finally, starting with your scalp, face, and head, tense all of your
body muscles. Hold the tension, then relax and exhale. Feel how all of
the tension has melted away from your body.
True yoga is not a fitness routine, nor is it a religion. Yoga is a
spiritual practice with the goal of awakening to one's true nature or
cosmic consciousness, gradually attaining higher and more expanded
states of absorption and at the most advanced stages - "samadhi." Even
many of the most well known "authorities" and authors use Yogic
terminology incorrectly, and confuse the stream with the ocean, so to
speak. True authorities on the depth of this vast subject are very rare,
(and I do not list myself among them). The following information is
only an introduction into the art and application of Yoga for
depression.
Everyone feels "blue" from time to time, but when depression deepens or
persists for a long time, it can suppress your energy for living and
make you more vulnerable to disease by dampening the immune system.
Depression is sometimes a warning that may help you to protect your
mental and physical health. It can be viewed as a signpost, signaling
"It’s time for a change."
The first thing a depressed person stops doing is moving. Regular
exercise becomes intolerable. But Yoga exercise, starting with as few as
three poses a day in just a few minutes’ time, coupled with correct
breath patterns, can become so pleasant to you that soon you will want
to do more and more. The heavy, unmoving feeling of depression will be
on the run! Yoga exercises put pressure on glands and organs, helping
them to produce the soothing, healing chemical balance that is needed to
feel well and be well. Yoga exercises improve circulation, sending
invigorating oxygen to your brain and all your muscles. The stretching
and strengthening movements flush toxins from the body as well.
Often depression sneaks in slowly, as breathing patterns change from too
much sitting at a desk, stress, age, or illness. The deep, invigorating
breath techniques of Yoga bring large amounts of fresh oxygen to the
brain and other parts of the body. Like a spring wind, it blows through
the system bringing new light and strength to the unused parts of the
body and mind where depression hides.
Complete relaxation and meditation practice show you how to access the
strength and power of your inner self for a support system that keeps
you going through all the ups and downs of your life.
Regular practice of Yoga will protect you from depression and help you
stay bright-minded, while recognizing the signals that depression is
giving you. To begin with, choose three exercises that appeal to you,
and do them every day. Then, as you get more comfortable, expand your
routine to give yourself more of a challenge and increase the beneficial
effects.
Understanding Depression
Depression, simply defined, is when a person suffers a combination of
negative feelings: worthlessness, hopelessness or lethargy may coexist
with an overall feeling of sadness that lasts for more than two weeks.
All people get ‘the blues’ from time to time, but clinical depression is
different. Sufferers may begin to feel as if their emotional lives
simply cannot improve. This condition is a serious one; many people with
depression contemplate or attempt suicide.
The remedies discussed here ARE NOT MEANT TO REPLACE MEDICAL CARE. These
yoga postures work wonders for mild non-clinical depression (lasting a
day or two), and sufferers who are under the care of a licensed
counselor or physician will also benefit. However, these postures should
not be considered a substitute for the advice of your doctor.
Yoga & Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus is a disease related to the impaired glucose tolerance
of the body, insulin functioning is affected. Symptoms of diabetes can
be excessive thirst, excessive hunger or excessive / frequent urination.
Diabetes Mellitus can be of Type 1 or Type 2 or pancreatic diabetes or gestational diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is caused by No production of insulin and this is very
difficult to treat with Yoga. Type 2 diabetes which is caused by life
style, stress related diseases can be effectively treated with Yoga.
How yoga helps diabetics by normalizing blood glucose level?
Yoga normalizes (not lowering which may leads to hypoglycemia) blood
glucose level by gently massaging and stimulates the internal organs
responsible for the carbohydrate metabolism.
Some diabetes yoga’s are difficult to perform and need a master to
guide. Yoga for diabetes stimulates and normalizes endocrine glandular
system that release chemicals known as hormones into general
circulation. Endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid,
parathyroid, thymus, adrenals, pancreas, and sex glands (ovaries and
testes).
Many of the below said yoga abdominal bent which gently compresses the
organ beneath abdomen; stomach, intestine, liver and pancreas. Which
makes the organ to start functioning normally as expected, thus blood
glucose level maintain at its normal level.
1)Paschimottanasana (Posterior –stretching pose)
It is a very good stretching exercise in which the posterior muscles are
stretched and relaxed. The main advantages of this exercise is that @
It calms the brain and helps relieves stress and milk depression (b) It
stretches the spine, shoulders (c) It improves digestion (d) It
stimulates the liver, kidneys, ovaries and uterus (e) It helps in
relieving the symptoms of menopause and menstrual discomfort (f) It
soothes headache and anxiety and reduces fatigue (g) This exercise also
increases appetite, reduces obesity and cure diabetes.
Paschimottanasana is contraindicated in patients with Asthma, Back Injury and Diarrhoea.
Step by step procedure of performing this exercise.
* Person should sit on the floor with buttocks supported on a folded blanket.
* Stretch the legs out in frant, keeping them close to each other.
* Bend the trunk and head forward from the waist without bending the
knees and clasp the big toes with the fingers of the hand.
* While holding the toes and without bending the knees, the person should rest his forehead on his knees.
* This final pose is holded for a four seconds.
* Then the person should return to the starting position slowly and slowly.
Care must be taken that, the pregnant women and the people who suffer
from low back pain and slipped disc should not perform this exercise.
(2) JALANETI
Jalaneti is a very effective method to provide relief from allergies,
common cold and even asthma. It really works wonder in relieving
headaches and facilitates in maintaining youthfulness. Jalanetis is in a
form of saline nasal irrigation, which helps thousands of people to
relieve from sinus infection. It clears away the impurities in nasal
passage and throat. So, the diseases caused by impurities in the nasal
passage can be easily get rid off. It also shows remarkable effect in
case of hay fever. It provides relief instantly and naturally.
Procedure
* Person should take a clean jalaneti pot.
* Pot is filled with warm slightly salted water.
* The person should stand erect and the head is tilted slightly to the right.
* Then the spout of the pot is inserted into the left nostril and the water is flowed into it.
* Person should inhale and exhale through the mouth, hence allowing the water to flow out through the right mostril.
* This procedure is reversed by tilting the head to the left and
allowing the water to flow from the right to the left nostril.
Jalaneti is not as hard or uncomfortable as one may think at first. It
is a very simple and effective method of health maintanance. Once, and
individual learns the way to perform it, he can incorporate this
exercise into his daily routine of body cleaning of the teeth. Mostly,
patients should perform, Jalaneti only in the morning.
(3) KAPALBHATI
It is a power-breathing techniques that helps to over come blues,
negatively, stress, depression, everything in few minutes. It is the
only technique used particularly for mind purificication among all the
yoga cleansing exercises. It is derived from a Sanskrit words “Kapal”
means the skill and “Bhatti” means polishing or shining. Hence,
kapalbhatti is a technique which helps to make the head “sparkling
clean” and devoid of toxins. It has been observed that almost all mind
body schools and cults make use of this single mind detoxifications
technique technique in some form or the other. Although Kapalbhatti has a
remarkable tool and cleansing the mind of negative values. But this
exercise is contraindication in people suffering from cardiac problems,
nasal obstructions, cold or any severe respiratory infections.
Though, cleansing breath is a simple procedure, but it is important that it should be done properly in accurate way.
Technique
* Person should sit in a comfortable position with spine erect.
Person can sit either cross-legged or in vajrasana or in any position
that he/she feel comfortable.
* Breathe normally for above minute. Once composed, person can begin with the exercise.
* First of all, exercise the diaphragm by exhaling the air out from
the lungs, suddenly and quickly through both nostrils, producing a
“puffing” sound. Person should not focus on inhalation. It will be
automatic and passive.
* The air is exhaled completely from the lungs with a sudden,
vigorous stroke while simultaneously drawing in wards the abdominal
muscles.
* The breath should be expelled fully. Inhaling is automatic the abdominal muscles will relax automatically.
* This exercise should be done in three rounds, each consisting of 11 strokes (for the beginner).
* Each round should take about a minute. A little rest can be taken in between the rounds according to persons convenience.
* Throughout the exercise the chest should be kept still without
expansion or contraction. Only be diaphragm is used for breathing and
not the upper chest.
It has been observed that the heat generated during this exercise has
powerful effects on the respiratory system because it purifies the nasal
passage and the lungs. In case of asthmatic patients, it removes spasm
in bronchial tubes. Over a month the number of strokes per minutes can
be gradually increased from 11 to about 30.
Regular practice of this exercise (once or twice a day) will truly show
amazing results. It is really one of the only methods to clear the mind
of toxins and negative emotions. This techniqu also increases in the
lungs manifold. There is large-scale elimination of carbon dioxide and a
huge absorption of oxygen. Hence, we can say, “Kapalbhatti’ brings
sparks, into one’s life.
(4) ANULOMA-VILOMA
Anuloma Viloma is in fact and alternate Nostrol. Breathing Technique. It
is also known as Nadishudhan pranayama and it is a process of
purification. It strengthens the lungs and calms the nerves. It helps
the human body to get rid off the toxins that have built up through
stress and pollution. It also helps to cure cough and colds, insomnia,
chronic headaches and asthma. Normally, the person performing this
exercise, actually inhales through one nostrial and then he or she has
to retain the breath for a few moments and then exhale the air through
the other nostrial. As a general rule our left nostril is considered to
be the path of the Nadi, called Ida and the right one the path of the
Nadi called pingala. A healthy person is very likely to predominantly
breathe through the Ida nostril for approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes,
followed by the other nostril. Unfortunately, due to a series of
factors related to the precarious health condition, many people have
their breathing rhythm disturbed. In such cases, Anuloma Viloma
restores, equalizes and gradually balances the flow of Prana in their
body.
Steps to be followed while practicing this technique
* Person should sit in a comfortable meditative pose keeping the head, neck and spine erect.
* Then he should tuck his index and middle finger into the nostrils,
in order to close the nostrils. Person should place his thumb on his
right nostril, while ring finger and little finger, should be placed on
the left nostril. Then he should start inhaling through, the left
nostril, by closing the right one to four.
* Person should hold his breath and should count up to sixteen.
* Then person should exhale through his right nostril, to the count
of eight, while he closes his left nostril with the little fingers.
* To the count of four person should inhale through the right nostril, by keeping the left one closed.
* To the count of sixteen, patient should hold his breath by closing both nostrils.
* Then the person should exhale through the left nostril, to the count of eight while keeping the right nostril closed.
Care must be taken that the inhaling and exhaling should be done very
slowly without making any sound. This exercise should be repeated 10
times.
(5) VAJRASANA
The vajra or thunderbolt is regarded as the weapon of lord Indra, the
lord the goods. Similarly this asana may be regarded as the king of all
asana related with the mind, the king of all the senses. Vajra is major
pulse (nadi) directly related with the genito urinary system which
regulated the sensual energy of body. Vajrasana series asanas are mostly
recommended in therapeutic yoga. There is hardly any person who has
never been afflicted with sensual or digestive problems. After certain
age even moist pain is normal problem. The vajrasana series plays on
important role in alleviating waist pain, spinal chord or shoulder pain.
These are also quite effective during menstrual disorders and abortions
like problems or even normal delivery. That is why nowadays various
doctors recommended yoga delivery. There is no time boundation for these
asanas with only provision that the person performing it should be an
empty stomach and healthy. One can perform vajrasana even during
menstruation. This relieves one from pelvic strain, waist pain or
burning sensation. During vajrasana the vital energy flow is towards
sahsradhara from muladhara, which helps in meditation. Even the person
suffering from slip disc, which, find unable to sit in meditational
poses, can perform vajrasana easily.
Technique
* Bend the knees and holding them together sit down.
* Place the buttocks over both the soles.
* Keep the fingers closed.
* Hold the spinal chord and the neck staright.
* Place the palms over the knees.
* Relax and close the eyes.
* Remain conscious towards the physical balance and breathing.
* Do not allow the body to move forward or backward.
* Hold the big toes over each other provided the body is flexible enough.
* Practice this according to one’s time and comfort particularly just after the meal.
* During this period breath from abdoman.
Vajrasana can be performed even after meals.
(6) SHAVASANA(Dead Body Pose)
It is also known as Corpse Pose. The Corpse Pose is an excellent posture
that can be used between poses that allows total relaxation. Simply let
the muscles relax, feel the circulation of prana throughout the system
and be attuned to cosmic energies. This pose can also be practiced any
time when one requires a few minutes of total rest and relaxation. If
desired, one can watch the breathing shythm and inwantly chant the
mantra of one’s choice. This exercise helps to lower high blood
pressure, relieves physical fatigue and mental tension. It teaches
mental concentration. It brings about relaxation, peace and tranquility.
It if particularly beneficial for people suffering from diabetes
anxiety, worry and mental tension are some of the main causes of the
disease. This exercise should be done bath at the beginning and at the
end of daily round of yogic asanas. It stimulates blood circulation and
exercises inner organs.
Techniques
Lie down on your back in a quiet place. Place the asana beside the body,
palms up turned. Heals should be kept slightly apart. Breath slowly and
deeply, feeling a sense of calm relaxation come over your whole body.
Concentrate on loosening all tensions.
The following variation will increase the person’s ability to relax.
* Slowly inhale through the mostrils and tense the ankles feet and
toes. Hold the breath while you tighten the muscles. Exhale and relax.
* Slowly inhale and contract the kneecaps, calves, ankles, feet and toes. Hold and tighten. Exhale and relax.
* Slowly inhale, contracting all the muscles of the abdomen, pelvic
area, hips, thighs, kneecaps, calves, ankles, feet and toes. Hold the
breath and tighten the muscles. Exhale and relax.
* Inhale. Tense the neck, shoulders, arms and elbows, wrists, hands
and fingers, chest muscles, down to the toes. Hold and tense. Exhale and
relax.
* Inhale and contract the scalp, the tiny muscles of the face, the
forehead, squint the eyes, wrinkle the nose and mouth, tighten the
tongue, constrict the throat and tighten the whole body. Hold and feel
the terrible tension. Exhale and relax. Now, let the strain melt into
the floor. Feel heavy. Enjoy the support of the floor. Sense the
tingling of fresh circulation, the new muscles tone and emotional calm.
Discontinue the exercise when the person ‘s legs grow mumb.
(7) ARDHAMAT SYENDRASASANA
This is the half position of Matsyendrasana, and it is named after the
great sage Matryendra. It is basically the exercises of vertebrae and
helps in keeping them in good shape. It also helps the liver, spleen,
bladder, pancreas, intestines and other abdominal organs. It also
stretches and strengthens the spinal nerves. It is beneficial in the
treatment of obesity, dyspepsia, asthma and diabetes.
Technique
* Person should sit erect on the ground.
* He should stretch his legs in front of him.
* Person should place the left heal under the right thigh and thus keeping the left thigh left thigh straight.
* Then he should cross the right leg over the left thigh and place the right foot flat on the ground.
* Then he should pars the left arm over the right and clash the big toe of the right foot.
* Grasp the left thigh from the rear with the right hand.
* Turn the head, neck, shoulders and trunk to the right, bringing the chin in line with the right shoulder.
* Maintain this position for a few seconds, gradually increasing the duration to 2 minutues.
* Repeat the same process on the other side for the same duration.
It is extremely significant to have the correct and right information
prior to going for Baba Ramdev Yoga. Yoga isnatural as well as do not
have side effects on the body. Yoga is ancient art to keep body healthy
and fit. You would find no need for going to the physician if you assure
for normal practice of yoga. It would develop your physical, mental and
spiritual power. If you have a problem of hair loss, Ramdev Swami Yoga
for hair loss is also very helpful.
If you suffer from hair loss and you do not wish to go under the knife
then yoga might be the answer. Ramdev Swami Yoga for hair loss has
solution for your hair loss problems in the western medicine. Hair loss
in women and men is a universal phenomenon caused by hereditary
troubles, poor diets and stress. Only one western recommended product
minoxidil has a few acceptances as a treatment of hair loss. Though,
minoxidil has a little or no result when there is real baldness rather
than lessening. But Ramdev Swami Yoga for hair loss is very effectual.
Ramdev Swami always insists the people to get yoga in their normal
practice.
KapalBhati Breath
KapalBhati Breath is often referred to as a sneeze-like breath. It is
fast without being forceful. In a comfortable seated position, you tuck
the chin gently toward the chest and push air in and out of the nostrils
at a quickened pace. In the beginning, this technique should be tried
for no more than 1 minute or 30 breaths. You can increase when you are
ready, to a maximum of 15 minutes. KapalBhati breathing is said to
assist with weight loss at each exhalation. Additionally, the benefits
of this technique include lowering cholesterol, concentration, snoring,
diabetes and constipation.
Anulom Vilom Breath
Anulom Vilom Breath involves a specific technique that is a bit more
challenging to practice because it is contrary to our natural breathing
pattern. By using the left thumb, you should cover the left nostril and
proceed with inhalation using the left nostril only. Then, using the
index finger on the left hand, exhale using the right nostril only. It
is suggested that this technique be repeated for 15 to 30 minutes. These
breaths should be deep and slow. The benefits of this type of Ramdev
yoga are said to affect the heart, bent ligaments, cartilage and several
disorders from high blood pressure to depression.
Bhramari Breath
The word Bhramari comes from the Sanskrit name bhramar, which refers to
the humming bee. Hence, the bhramari breath produces a humming-like
sound. This sound tends to calm the mind, tensions, anger, anxiety and
even insomnia. Beginners can start this technique by inhaling through
both nostrils, and then start creating the humming sound on the exhale.
Try inhaling for 4 seconds followed by an exhale of 6 seconds through
both nostrils; this can be continued for about 5 minutes. Once you have
mastered the humming sound on the exhalation, try adding the hum on the
inhale as well. Creating the hum while inhaling is more challenging but
certainly possible with practice.
Tips
Ramdev yoga techniques may be very new to your body and elicit startling
responses at first. Pay attention to your body's cues while practicing.
it is normal to feel a coolness or tingling sensation in the throat.
However, the proportion of the breathing should never be forced. If you
feel dizzy, discontinue the practice and return to a normal, relaxed
breathing pattern.
Don’t Eat/drink too much sugar, Don’t drink coke/pepsi/cold drinks
which contain 30% sugar, go for low sugar drinks or go forlemon juice
without sugar or less sugar.
Don’t eat too much salt either it retains water in your body.
Do Kapalbhati more like 30 minutes by taking breaks empty stomach.
Don’t eat fried food, Chips, Pranthas, Pakoras, Samosa & patato
called allo. Sabzi which has grease/ghee/oils. Go for boiled sabzi like
Ghia, Loki, Tinde, Tori, Kaddu, Shimla Mirch(Green Pepper), green Beans
etc. Eat Green Vegetables and Dont eat roti’s/breads too much it has
lots of carbohydrates which makes your fat, If you have to eat roti,
Roti has 2 sides annd you can easily turn one roti in to 2 rotis by
tearing the thin side apart you can have feeling of 2 rotis from one.
Do cycling in real/or by laying for 50×2 times
Eat Salad before eating dinner/lunch meal as it will fill your stomach and you will eat less sabzi/roti
Video - Yoga for Obesity
Important yoga for Weight loss
Weight loss Yoga tips
Try to lose your overall body weight, your arms and belly will also show
significant difference. Spot difference is possible but only with total
weight loss. Try the following asana for weight loss especially around
your tummy –
1. Pawanmuktasan – lie down flat on your back on a comfortable yoga mat
on a flat floor, breathe in. Fold legs from knees and hold fingers
together to bring the folded legs towards stomach. Now lift your head
and try to touch your nose to the knees. Hold breathe for 30 seconds and
return to the normal position. This pose can be done with one leg at a
time and then two legs together.
2. Bhujangasan or cobra pose – lie on a yoga mat on the floor on your
stomach with forehead on the ground and hands under the shoulder. With
the help of your back muscles raise your body and head up. Don not use
support of hands, they can remain on ground or on the back of the hips.
3. Dhanurasan or bow pose – lie flat on your stomach, bend knees and
hold your ankles with hands pull the legs and knees with hands till the
trunk forms an arch and only stomach touches the ground. Look up and be
in this pose for 30 seconds. Relax in shavasana for few minutes.
