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ANDREA WILLS Australia remarkably healthier now I rarely suffer from migraine headaches and I manage stress better.Thank you Anita SANYA DESHPANDE College student,Mumbai flat-foot problem which further aggravated and led to joint ache specially knee s and lower back but as soon as I joined Anita's yoga classes it certainly reduced a lot. I have stopped wearing my insoles and I can walk for hours with special shoes given by my podiatrist. It has certainly made me healthier and reduced my pain and also helped me gain flexibility. I am glad I joined Antara. SIMONA Housewife which I startes to get rid of panic attacks. I joined Antara in Oct 2010 and though I have spent only 3 months in the class I can confidently recommend Anitas class to anyone who would like to learn Yoga. A fanastic mix of traditional, hatha, kaballah and power yoga balanced out with meditation and spiritual awakenings makes for a complete success. I leave my class feeling energetic and ready to face my day always looking forward to my next session. Anita keeps in mind each persons individual needs and thanks to her I am not only free from my panic attacks I also have a positive approach to life. PRIYA K. Deputy Academy Education Manager L'oreal InternationalI am a Hairdresser by profession, so I have pain in my shoulders and back bone. So I joined Antara and found relief. Now very recently at L’Oreal we had a conference, technicians across the country were attending the same. So we asked Anita to customize 2 Day workshop for 40 of us. All my other colleagues’ appreciated the class a lot. And were inspired to include Yoga into their daily regime. Arati CIDTT Trained Teacher the gym with aerobics and weight training. The positives of yoga cannot just be written about- it has to be experienced. It took me a while to just get convinced that yoga has benefits too. As I was growing older, I was looking for a more wholesome kind of exercise (read integration of mind,body and soul along with strenuous workouts). This I found in ample in Antara yoga. I have not only a toned body but also a calm and positive mind, thanks to pilates, boot camps , power yoga, breathing exercises, meditation; just to mention a few. The internal benefits are actaully manifold which one reads about all the time. Thankyou Antara, for making yoga a part of my everyday life." SUHASINI SINGH NGO This is the only exercise regime I have followed so religiously in my life .Thats because the sessions have helped me become more flexible strong increased stamina and helped me relax - leaves me with a general feeling of well-being.Its a good combination of physical (workouts and flexibility) and mental exercise.Anita is a fantastic teacher ! she is fantastic with her session professional,pleasant and has a very good relation with all the students. MITHA HEDE Kids yoga instructor, Mumbai. me in many ways I am calmer now my skin has improved a lot I have even lost weight I not only learn about asanas and pranayama but also enjoy the small talks in your class . Its a COMPLETE WHOLE CLASS and immensely enjoyed by me.. .thank you. SHRADDHA SHETTY MBA Student, Mumbai. and thanks to Antara I now swear by yoga its the best form of exercise that I can do to relax my mind, body and soul. She is very approachable and helpful.I have developed a liking towards yoga and don't like missing her classes .Its a fun and interactive class.Her sessions are never repetitive.I am happy I have a mentor like her. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH. RASHMI House wife, Mumbai I feel energized happier and peaceful after the sessions. PRIYA Business Women,Mumbai There was atime I don't beleive in yoga at all now its an addiction it has mentally stabilised my mind I now know how imp is to relax and its has helped be much positive person .It has helped me loose weight in inches and look much better. I feel better in every aspect of my life. God bless anita. JOSHNA, Mumbai
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Monday, April 5, 2010
YOG MUDRAS
MUDRA SCIENCE
• Mudra science is an independent Yoga that brings quick and effective changes.
• Mudras are easy to practice and can be practiced by sitting, standing, or lying on a bed – whenever and wherever you have time; but these are most effective when we perform in Vajrasana, Padmasana, or Sukhasana, and on an empty stomach.
• While performing Mudras, try to keep the rest of the fingers straight. It is always a better option to do these Mudras with both hands, palms facing the sky – although it is not a rule.
• The left hand Mudras are beneficial for the right side of the body and vice versa.
• Mudras can be practiced for a minimum of 30 seconds and up to 45 minutes daily. The practice can be spread out over three times a day for convenience or depending on your capacity.
• Mudras can be practiced both by the healthy and the non-healthy. In the former case, they are preventive measures, which preserve your health.
• Continuous practice of the Mudra will create minute changes in your body. There is perhaps nothing better in the world than the practice of Mudras for success and well-being.
• So try it, it really helps.
1. Mudra of Knowledge (Gyan Mudra)
Sit in any comfortable meditation posture. Touch the tip of the thumb, to the tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers stretched out. Place the hands on the knees. Keep the spine straight and the eyes closed. As it is a Mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge. The tip of the thumb has centers of pituitary and endocrine glands. When we press these centers, by the index finger, the two glands work actively.
Benefits
Increases memory power and sharpens the brain, enhances concentration, and prevents insomnia. If we practice it regularly, it will cure all psychological disorders, such as mental, hysteria, anger, and depression. For insomnia problems, after this Mudra, perform Pran Mudra.
2. Mudra of Life (Prana Mudra)
Bend the ring finger and the little finger, and touch the tip of the thumb, with their tips keeping the remaining two fingers stretched. As it is the Mudra of life, it improves the vitality of the body, as Prana Mudra activates the Root Chakra. In Root Chakra, the elemental force of human entity resides. The fingers positioned in the Mudra, provokes the nourishing energy in the pelvic floor. If we practice it regularly, we will become active and strong.
Benefits
It improves immunity, improves the vitality of the body, improves eyesight, helps in the proper functioning of the lungs, energizes the heart, and removes vitamin deficiency and fatigue.
3. Mudra of Earth ( Prithvi Mudra)
Touch the tip of the thumb and the tip of the ring finger together, keeping the other three fingers straight. Since this Mudra is an association of the earth element with the powerful Sun, it brings solidity to the body.
Benefits
Regular practice of this Mudra assists in weight gain, if the body is underweight, helps restore the balance and equilibrium of the body, wards off weakness, fatigue, dullness, and increases Prana in the body. The position of the fingers intensifies the sense of smell and is also effective for nail, skin, hair, and bones. It brightens the aura, activates the thinking power, and helps to broaden the orthodox / conservative thinking pattern; it compensates for lack of Rajasic Guna (passion).
4. Mudra of Water (Varun Mudra)
Join the little fingertip with the tip of the thumb, keeping the rest of the fingers stretched out. As the name suggests, this Mudra is associated with the water element (Varun is a name for the water God), so it balances the water element in the body. It retains clarity in the blood and prevents all diseases which come, due to lack of water.
Precaution
Do not press the tip of the little finger near the nail, as it causes dehydration, rather than hydrating the system. Those having respiratory problems, should not do this Mudra.
Benefits
Excellent for skin disorders, such as wrinkles, skin infections, and dryness, it purifies the blood and heals many blood disorders; brings luster and glow to the body; especially, the face; compensates for the shortage of water in the body, and cures constipation. Since it moisturizes the body, it is also a thirst-quenching Mudra, which activates the salivary glands to secrete saliva, relieves dehydration, and stomach infection, relieves kidney malfunctioning and promotes urination, activates the circulation of fluids in the body, prevents the pains of gastroenteritis, and muscle shrinkage.
5. Mudra of Air (Vayu Mudra)
Keep the index finger on the base of the thumb, and press the back of the second phalange with the thumb, by keeping the other three fingers straight. It prevents all the diseases that occur, due to the imbalance of the air. The practice of this Mudra, for 45 minutes, reduces the severity of the disease in 12 to 24 hours. For better results, practice it for two months.
Benefits
This Mudra helps with rheumatic pains, arthritis, gout, paralysis, Parkinson’s disease, chest pain, back pain, neck pain, any pain associated with excess wind in the body. It releases aches and pains and acts as first aid.
6. Mudra of Emptiness (Shunya Mudra)
Bend the middle finger and place it at the ball of the thumb – then press it with the thumb. The rest of the fingers are left extended. For optimum results, this Mudra is performed for 45 minutes at a stretch. It reduces the dullness in our body. Shunya Mudra is a connotation of Sky, which is colligated with the highest forces.
Precaution
Do not do this Mudra while having food or walking.
Benefits
It relieves an earache within 4 or 5 minutes, useful for the deaf and mentally challenged, reduces the dullness in our body, beneficial for heart patients, strengthens the gums, improves the voice of those who are dumb since birth, and is good with thyroid problems. It brings relaxation to sudden senselessness of body, due to sudden shock.
7. Mudra of Sun (Surya / Agni Mudra)
Bend the ring finger and press it with the thumb. It sharpens the center in the thyroid gland. Practice it daily, twice, for 5 to 15 minutes.
Precaution
Weak persons should not apply this Mudra, since it produces heat in the body; one should not do this in very hot weather.
Benefits
It balances the body, reduces cholesterol in the body, helps in reducing weight, reduces anxiety, and corrects indigestion problems. Good for diabetes and liver problems.
8. Mudra of Digestion (Apan Mudra)
The tips of middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of the thumb, while the other two fingers are stretched out. Apan Mudra is called energy Mudra. This Mudra stimulates the wood element, which is associated with the energy of the liver and gallbladder. It gives patience, serenity, confidence, inner balance, and harmony. It plays an important role in our health, as it regulates the excretory system.
Benefits
Purifies the whole body, removes toxemia from the body, cures vomiting, and regularizes the urine flow and perspiration. It regulates diabetes, cures constipation, and piles. For healthy teeth, use this Mudra, along with Akash Mudra. For eyes, ears, and mouth related problems -use this Mudra with Pran Mudra. Cures menstruation related problems, burning sensation of the hand, heart, leg, and urine.
9. Mudra of Osteoporosis (Aakash Mudra)
Join the tip of the middle finger with the tip of the thumb, keeping the rest of the three fingers straight. This Mudra is a combination of the ether element, with the sun, and pertains to any ailment involving sound.
Benefits
This Mudra is excellent for increasing the sensitivity to hear sounds, activates the calcium and phosphorus absorption from the diet, and also their formation, which makes it a very good Mudra for those having weakness of bones, such as osteoporosis. Due to its inherent quality to release tension, it keeps the mind calm and serene and can be used during meditation, successful in releasing lockjaw experienced through yawning, mental tension, or over-exertion. Regular practice calms and clarifies the thought process.
10. Mudra of Heat (Ling Mudra)
Interlock the fingers of both hands and keep the thumb of the left hand vertically straight; encircle it with the thumb and the index finger of the right hand. Linga Mudra is the booster of the body’s immune system and helps to relieve other problems related to human anatomy.
Precaution
Practice it any time you want; but don’t practice it a lot, as it produces heat in the body. It can cause sweating, even in winter, if you practice it longer. In addition to practice of this Mudra, follow a balanced and healthy diet. Drink lots of water, juices, and eat more fruit.
Benefits
It stops the production of phlegm and gives power to the lungs, cures severe cold and bronchial infection, invigorates the body, and is good in low BP. If Ling Mudra is practiced daily, along with proper performance of Kapalbhati Pranayam, then various complicated diseases of the chest can be healed. Regular practicing of this Mudra is effective for those who are overweight.
11. Mudra of Heart (Apan Vayu Mudra)
The tips of the middle finger and the ring finger touch the tip of the thumb, while the index finger touches the base of thumb and the little finger is stretched out. Apan Vayu Mudra is a combination of two Mudras – Apan Mudra and Vayu Mudra. This Mudra benefits the heart. It works like an injection for the reduction of a heart attack. It is as powerful as a sorbitate tablet. Within the first two seconds, this Mudra proves to be an instant reliever. This Mudra is also called, Hridaymudra or Mrit Sanjeevani Mudra. Practice it as many times as you can. Heart patients and BP patients can practice it for 15 minutes daily, twice, for better results.
Benefits
It strengthens the heart and regularizes palpitation, regulates the excretory system, cures gastric trouble, is helpful to cure acidity and headache – also regulates bowel movements; it is effective on a toothache, balances body temperature, and disposes toxic things from the body.
SOME MORE HEALTHY TIPS FOR THE HEART
• While taking a walk, apply Apan Vayu Mudra. This will not only help your heart, it will prepare you for the day by charging up your circulation and your metabolism.
• Do Yoga and Dhyan for at least 30 minutes, three or more times per week. It helps strengthen the heart.
• Nadi Sodhana Paranayam is the best exercise for heart patients and can be done virtually anywhere, anyplace. For this, inhale through the left nostril, exhale through the right, then again inhale through the right, and exhale through the left.
• Increase fiber and reduce fat intake in your diet, as this helps lower blood cholesterol. Fiber is found only in plants – fruits, vegetables, and grains.
• In case you are a heart patient and want to climb stairs, then 5-7 minutes before that, do Apan Vayu Mudra. It’ll give you relaxation.
• Learn to stay calm, so that you don’t lose your temper and increase your blood pressure. Deep breathing is a good way to control anger and to relax.
• Make yourself happy and feel free, keep smiling always. Even five minutes of laughter keeps our stress at the lowest possible level.
• Mudra science is an independent Yoga that brings quick and effective changes.
• Mudras are easy to practice and can be practiced by sitting, standing, or lying on a bed – whenever and wherever you have time; but these are most effective when we perform in Vajrasana, Padmasana, or Sukhasana, and on an empty stomach.
• While performing Mudras, try to keep the rest of the fingers straight. It is always a better option to do these Mudras with both hands, palms facing the sky – although it is not a rule.
• The left hand Mudras are beneficial for the right side of the body and vice versa.
• Mudras can be practiced for a minimum of 30 seconds and up to 45 minutes daily. The practice can be spread out over three times a day for convenience or depending on your capacity.
• Mudras can be practiced both by the healthy and the non-healthy. In the former case, they are preventive measures, which preserve your health.
• Continuous practice of the Mudra will create minute changes in your body. There is perhaps nothing better in the world than the practice of Mudras for success and well-being.
• So try it, it really helps.
Following are a few very powerful Mudras for the wonderful health benefits…
1. Mudra of Knowledge (Gyan Mudra)
Sit in any comfortable meditation posture. Touch the tip of the thumb, to the tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers stretched out. Place the hands on the knees. Keep the spine straight and the eyes closed. As it is a Mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge. The tip of the thumb has centers of pituitary and endocrine glands. When we press these centers, by the index finger, the two glands work actively.
Benefits
Increases memory power and sharpens the brain, enhances concentration, and prevents insomnia. If we practice it regularly, it will cure all psychological disorders, such as mental, hysteria, anger, and depression. For insomnia problems, after this Mudra, perform Pran Mudra.
2. Mudra of Life (Prana Mudra)
Bend the ring finger and the little finger, and touch the tip of the thumb, with their tips keeping the remaining two fingers stretched. As it is the Mudra of life, it improves the vitality of the body, as Prana Mudra activates the Root Chakra. In Root Chakra, the elemental force of human entity resides. The fingers positioned in the Mudra, provokes the nourishing energy in the pelvic floor. If we practice it regularly, we will become active and strong.
Benefits
It improves immunity, improves the vitality of the body, improves eyesight, helps in the proper functioning of the lungs, energizes the heart, and removes vitamin deficiency and fatigue.
3. Mudra of Earth ( Prithvi Mudra)
Touch the tip of the thumb and the tip of the ring finger together, keeping the other three fingers straight. Since this Mudra is an association of the earth element with the powerful Sun, it brings solidity to the body.
Benefits
Regular practice of this Mudra assists in weight gain, if the body is underweight, helps restore the balance and equilibrium of the body, wards off weakness, fatigue, dullness, and increases Prana in the body. The position of the fingers intensifies the sense of smell and is also effective for nail, skin, hair, and bones. It brightens the aura, activates the thinking power, and helps to broaden the orthodox / conservative thinking pattern; it compensates for lack of Rajasic Guna (passion).
4. Mudra of Water (Varun Mudra)
Join the little fingertip with the tip of the thumb, keeping the rest of the fingers stretched out. As the name suggests, this Mudra is associated with the water element (Varun is a name for the water God), so it balances the water element in the body. It retains clarity in the blood and prevents all diseases which come, due to lack of water.
Precaution
Do not press the tip of the little finger near the nail, as it causes dehydration, rather than hydrating the system. Those having respiratory problems, should not do this Mudra.
Benefits
Excellent for skin disorders, such as wrinkles, skin infections, and dryness, it purifies the blood and heals many blood disorders; brings luster and glow to the body; especially, the face; compensates for the shortage of water in the body, and cures constipation. Since it moisturizes the body, it is also a thirst-quenching Mudra, which activates the salivary glands to secrete saliva, relieves dehydration, and stomach infection, relieves kidney malfunctioning and promotes urination, activates the circulation of fluids in the body, prevents the pains of gastroenteritis, and muscle shrinkage.
5. Mudra of Air (Vayu Mudra)
Keep the index finger on the base of the thumb, and press the back of the second phalange with the thumb, by keeping the other three fingers straight. It prevents all the diseases that occur, due to the imbalance of the air. The practice of this Mudra, for 45 minutes, reduces the severity of the disease in 12 to 24 hours. For better results, practice it for two months.
Benefits
This Mudra helps with rheumatic pains, arthritis, gout, paralysis, Parkinson’s disease, chest pain, back pain, neck pain, any pain associated with excess wind in the body. It releases aches and pains and acts as first aid.
6. Mudra of Emptiness (Shunya Mudra)
Bend the middle finger and place it at the ball of the thumb – then press it with the thumb. The rest of the fingers are left extended. For optimum results, this Mudra is performed for 45 minutes at a stretch. It reduces the dullness in our body. Shunya Mudra is a connotation of Sky, which is colligated with the highest forces.
Precaution
Do not do this Mudra while having food or walking.
Benefits
It relieves an earache within 4 or 5 minutes, useful for the deaf and mentally challenged, reduces the dullness in our body, beneficial for heart patients, strengthens the gums, improves the voice of those who are dumb since birth, and is good with thyroid problems. It brings relaxation to sudden senselessness of body, due to sudden shock.
7. Mudra of Sun (Surya / Agni Mudra)
Bend the ring finger and press it with the thumb. It sharpens the center in the thyroid gland. Practice it daily, twice, for 5 to 15 minutes.
Precaution
Weak persons should not apply this Mudra, since it produces heat in the body; one should not do this in very hot weather.
Benefits
It balances the body, reduces cholesterol in the body, helps in reducing weight, reduces anxiety, and corrects indigestion problems. Good for diabetes and liver problems.
8. Mudra of Digestion (Apan Mudra)
The tips of middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of the thumb, while the other two fingers are stretched out. Apan Mudra is called energy Mudra. This Mudra stimulates the wood element, which is associated with the energy of the liver and gallbladder. It gives patience, serenity, confidence, inner balance, and harmony. It plays an important role in our health, as it regulates the excretory system.
Benefits
Purifies the whole body, removes toxemia from the body, cures vomiting, and regularizes the urine flow and perspiration. It regulates diabetes, cures constipation, and piles. For healthy teeth, use this Mudra, along with Akash Mudra. For eyes, ears, and mouth related problems -use this Mudra with Pran Mudra. Cures menstruation related problems, burning sensation of the hand, heart, leg, and urine.
9. Mudra of Osteoporosis (Aakash Mudra)
Join the tip of the middle finger with the tip of the thumb, keeping the rest of the three fingers straight. This Mudra is a combination of the ether element, with the sun, and pertains to any ailment involving sound.
Benefits
This Mudra is excellent for increasing the sensitivity to hear sounds, activates the calcium and phosphorus absorption from the diet, and also their formation, which makes it a very good Mudra for those having weakness of bones, such as osteoporosis. Due to its inherent quality to release tension, it keeps the mind calm and serene and can be used during meditation, successful in releasing lockjaw experienced through yawning, mental tension, or over-exertion. Regular practice calms and clarifies the thought process.
10. Mudra of Heat (Ling Mudra)
Interlock the fingers of both hands and keep the thumb of the left hand vertically straight; encircle it with the thumb and the index finger of the right hand. Linga Mudra is the booster of the body’s immune system and helps to relieve other problems related to human anatomy.
Precaution
Practice it any time you want; but don’t practice it a lot, as it produces heat in the body. It can cause sweating, even in winter, if you practice it longer. In addition to practice of this Mudra, follow a balanced and healthy diet. Drink lots of water, juices, and eat more fruit.
Benefits
It stops the production of phlegm and gives power to the lungs, cures severe cold and bronchial infection, invigorates the body, and is good in low BP. If Ling Mudra is practiced daily, along with proper performance of Kapalbhati Pranayam, then various complicated diseases of the chest can be healed. Regular practicing of this Mudra is effective for those who are overweight.
11. Mudra of Heart (Apan Vayu Mudra)
The tips of the middle finger and the ring finger touch the tip of the thumb, while the index finger touches the base of thumb and the little finger is stretched out. Apan Vayu Mudra is a combination of two Mudras – Apan Mudra and Vayu Mudra. This Mudra benefits the heart. It works like an injection for the reduction of a heart attack. It is as powerful as a sorbitate tablet. Within the first two seconds, this Mudra proves to be an instant reliever. This Mudra is also called, Hridaymudra or Mrit Sanjeevani Mudra. Practice it as many times as you can. Heart patients and BP patients can practice it for 15 minutes daily, twice, for better results.
Benefits
It strengthens the heart and regularizes palpitation, regulates the excretory system, cures gastric trouble, is helpful to cure acidity and headache – also regulates bowel movements; it is effective on a toothache, balances body temperature, and disposes toxic things from the body.
SOME MORE HEALTHY TIPS FOR THE HEART
• While taking a walk, apply Apan Vayu Mudra. This will not only help your heart, it will prepare you for the day by charging up your circulation and your metabolism.
• Do Yoga and Dhyan for at least 30 minutes, three or more times per week. It helps strengthen the heart.
• Nadi Sodhana Paranayam is the best exercise for heart patients and can be done virtually anywhere, anyplace. For this, inhale through the left nostril, exhale through the right, then again inhale through the right, and exhale through the left.
• Increase fiber and reduce fat intake in your diet, as this helps lower blood cholesterol. Fiber is found only in plants – fruits, vegetables, and grains.
• In case you are a heart patient and want to climb stairs, then 5-7 minutes before that, do Apan Vayu Mudra. It’ll give you relaxation.
• Learn to stay calm, so that you don’t lose your temper and increase your blood pressure. Deep breathing is a good way to control anger and to relax.
• Make yourself happy and feel free, keep smiling always. Even five minutes of laughter keeps our stress at the lowest possible level.
Adolescence Management
- Adolescence Management
Adolescence Yogic Management
The origin of the word, “adolescence” is from the Latin verb, “adolescere,” which means, “to grow up.” Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and mental human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood. This transition involves biological (i.e. pubertal), social, and psychological changes. The teenage years are from ages 13 to 19. In fact, early adolescence is the most difficult phase of life, as children cannot express their problems correctly because their power of expression and their knowledge of their own psychology are not mature enough. Due to physical changes, hormonal changes, and constantly changing moods, teenaged children have many unexplained and unexpressed problems.
Common adolescent problems are:
Loneliness, feeling misunderstood, difficulty communicating new experiences, unable to talk to parents or trusted adults about their experiences, feeling isolated.
Emotional problems are:
Anger, hatred, confusion, low self esteem, low confidence, a feeling of inferiority and uselessness, feeling lost, frightened, depression, jealousy, and envy.
Other problems are:
Abusing the body with lack of proper nutrition, wrong eating habits, lack of sufficient water, alcohol, smoking, and drugs
YOGA
Yoga is the perfect balance for the changes of adolescence. Regular practice of Yoga can maintain the health of the pineal gland and add extra years to its life. It increases the flow of endorphins – the body’s natural antidepressant. Yoga should be properly introduced to children by educators in every school, just as we teach other subjects. Then young people everywhere would be well adjusted, healthy, and happy – both physically and mentally. They would be more aware of their own potential and more capable of its realization. The destiny of the whole world depends on the little children. Regular practice of Surya Namaskara (a dynamic Yoga exercise), Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (for health and balance of the pineal gland), Mantra (to challenge the child’s distracted mind), and Shambhavi Mudra with visualization (to maintain the pineal gland) are very beneficial. These practices not only help the child to maintain psycho-emotional balance, but also develop his mental growth, as well.
SURYA NAMASKARA
Surya Namaskara influences the pineal gland and hypothalamus, helping to prevent pineal degeneration and calcification. This balances the transition period between childhood and adolescence in growing children. When one performs Surya Namaskara, synchronizing the physical movements with the breath, all the muscles, joints, and major internal organs are stimulated and balanced.
NADI SHODHANA PRANAYAMA
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama induces tranquility, clarity of thought, and concentration. It keeps the pineal gland healthy for as long as possible. As long as your pineal gland is healthy, your sexual glands will remain under control. The flow of Prana, in Ida, and Pingala Nadis, is equalized. Blood is purified of toxins.
MANTRA
Relaxing the brain, through Mantra, is one of the methods of increasing perception. The superficial aspects of thoughts, emotions, or desires, which are not needed within the mind, and which need to be expressed, will be swept away by the Mantra. A proper Asana, or posture, should be selected and maintained, for the duration of the practice, so that there is no movement to distract the concentration.
Have a blessed and beautiful day!
BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR WOMEN
Yoga Instills Confidence
There is nothing more attractive than a woman with self confidence. Her stature as she enters the room commands attention. Her self-assured smile brightens the room. This confidence is a natural by-product of the Yoga asanas. Tadasana is a perfect example of a posture for learning to stand strong, to feel grounded and to improve posture. In this pose, the body is steady, the weight is evenly distributed and the arms are at the sides. The spine is straightened and the back of the neck is straight. By practicing this pose, one begins to unconsciously stand with a confident posture.
Doing the asanas regularly invokes an inner sense of pride and accomplishment. For example, when one begins Yoga, perhaps they can’t touch their forehead to the floor during Salaam Posture. With consistent practice, the student begins to notice that they can stretch a bit closer to the floor each day, week, or month. Until one day, their forehead makes contact. This gesture promotes a strong sense of a personal achievement. Personal achievement builds confidence. Self confidence, infused with Yogic understanding of ego, is magnetic and attractive.
Yoga Promotes Positive Body Image
One aspect of yoga is that almost anyone can do it. Young, old, fit or out of shape—there are plenty of classes that offer modified poses. Yoga can be intimidating for those who have seen pictures of Yogis doing difficult poses. These photos alone are enough to prevent many from even attempting Yoga. Also, women who are out of shape or overweight have no desire to even step into a Yoga studio. They think they can’t start until they lose weight, not realizing that Yoga is a key way to get the body in shape and to slow the appetite. In fact, people with food issues often find that after a few sessions of yoga, their craving for fatty and other unhealthy food is replaced by the desire to eat fruits and vegetables.
Yoga helps attain ideal body weight and gives way to a proportionate body. Through postures, the body is encouraged to change naturally. Yoga helps remove flab in the right manner to the right extent. Yoga also removes excess fat that surrounds body organs. The abdomen tones with postures such as Urdhva Prasarita Padasana, Ubhaya Padangusthasana and Halasana. The legs are firmed and strengthened with asanas such as Padahastasana and Vrkasana. Each posture trims, tones and massages different areas of the body.
Yoga has a normalizing effect on all systems of the body. Digestion improves from internal massage produced by postures such as Pavanmuktasana and Salaam. The nervous system is toned with postures such as Cat and Salaam. As one continues with regular Yoga practice, the entire body begins to firm, tone and run smoothly.
People who take up Yogic breathing may be surprised to notice excessive fat melting away from the waistline, hips, and other places where it is prone to gather. Pranayama improves metabolic efficiency. The postures break up any fatty deposits and streamline the body.
Yoga Reduces Stress and Calms Emotions
In Western society, everyday life can be challenging. People are pulled in many directions—multitasking, thinking about errands during conversations—distracted and not paying much attention to any one thing. Consequently, women begin to feel fragmented, unfocused and stressed. Hormones fluctuate, often out of balance, causing overreactions and emotional upsets. Women can prevent or overturn out of control emotions and stress overload with breathing exercises taught in Yoga.
Moving through a series of asanas and/or meditation can bring calmness and serenity. Body, mind and breath in rhythmic alignment can dissolve intense stress and calm unrestrained emotions. Less stress leads to better sleeping patterns. Better sleeping patterns leads to waking up filled with energy. Waking up to greet the sun with Surya Namaskars is a fresh and invigorating way to begin the day.
Regular Yoga practice brings a deep connection to self. One begins to find new perspectives when regularly sitting in meditation. Self knowledge becomes self love. Self love brings contentment. This contentment becomes evident on the face as a natural and radiant beauty that is unparalleled.
All Yogic practice counters stress. So, for example, Savasana is specifically intended for relaxation. Usually included at the end of asana practice, this deep relaxation asana should be done every day.
In the United States, stress is considered to be a major killer—being related to many diseases including heart problems, cancer and immunity issues. Yoga can diffuse stress through asanas and pranayama. Even in a moment of high stress, taking a moment to do some deep breathing can redirect the stressful energy. The more relaxed one is the less stress can demand on the body.
Yoga and Anti-Aging
Yoga meditation promotes emotional-physical poise and a quiet mind. Thus, it protects against the pressures of daily living. Our ever increasing daily stress destroys health and happiness. The regular yoga practitioner remains young and active longer than those who don’t practice Yoga. There are many asanas that uses anti-gravity postures to reverse the effect of gravity and use it to our advantage.
For example, padhastasana, not only increases suppleness, tones the nervous system, stretches the spine, massages the abdominal muscles and keeps the legs firm and toned; it also add an additional supply of blood to the facial tissues and scalp, nourishing them both. The results include firmer facial muscles. This leads to reduction of wrinkles and gives a natural face-lift. Savangasana enables the venous blood to flow to the heart without battling gravity. Blood flows to the brain, the scalp and the facial tissues. It also is considered to be a rejuvenator.
Uttanasana brings fresh blood to the brain; oxygenating and rejuvenating the mind. It also revitalizes the facial tissue, is excellent for anti-aging and brings harmony and balance to the entire system. By having one’s head lowered and torso tilted, any stress on the musculature and organs of the torso is reduced. This brings balance and efficient functioning of all the bodily systems, creating inner radiance.
WHAT IS HOT YOGA
The Postures
Each Bikram Yoga class goes through hatha yoga poses in the following order...
- standing poses
- back bends
- forward bends
- ending in twists
Bikram Philosophy
The primary philosophy underlying the development and growth of Bikram Yoga is to...
- make it available to everyone, world-side
- create a foundational and structured approach towards balancing the modern body-mind
- to prevent disease
Benefits of Bikram Hot Yoga
- reverse the effects of aging
- regulates metabolism and aids in weight loss
- reduce the effects of stress
- helps in eliminating chronic disease
- balances all glands and organs
- clears the Chakras and Nadis
- heals and maintains the physical body
- builds strength and flexibility
develops happiness, faith, patience and disciple
- and much much more
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