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The first thing you do when you are born is breathe, and it's the last thing
you'll do when you exit. Oxygen is the most vital nutrient for our bodies and is
essential for all of our organs and tissues. If we don't get enough of it, the
result is mental sluggishness, negative thoughts, depression and various other
health concerns.
Headaches can be caused by eyestrain,
indigestion, allergies, sinusitis, exhaustion or poor posture. Types
of headaches vary according to the cause and so do the remedies.
Migraines and cluster headaches can be helped with yoga, but you
must have the supervision and approval of your doctor.
 De-fusing Anger with yoga
Anger comes in several forms, including outrage,
frustration, jealousy, resentment, fury, and hatred. It also masquerades as
judgment, criticism, and even boredom. Like all emotions, it is a complex,
ever-shifting state involving thoughts, feelings, and bodily changes.
Facial
Yoga: to fight wrinkles
naturally
Face yoga comprises of a series of toning and strengthening exercises for the
muscles of your face. Exercises include rolling the tongue to make vibrating
sounds and exaggerated yawns to release the jaw muscles.
Pratyahara:
learning to control "indriyas"
The word "pratyahara" means "removing indriyas from material objects".
Pratyahara is the stage at which an adept learns how to control the "tentacles"
of consciousness that are called "indriyas" in Sanskrit.
Yoga
for Cancer
Cancer patients often find themselves in distracted states of mind—bombarded as
they are by frightening, sometimes contradictory, information, subjected to
invasive, painful procedures, and not-always-compassionate medical care. When
our minds are so grievously disturbed, we may find it impossible to make crucial
decisions or relate satisfactorily to our family and friends. Read on....
Heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux
Disease (GERD) means acid indigestion. This occurs when the lower esophageal
sphincter (LES) does not close properly and the stomach contents reflux or
return into the esophagus. This may create a burning sensation in the chest or
throat when the refluxed stomach acid touches the lining of the esophagus. The
burning sensation is the one called Heartburn.
Meditation is not for a few but is
necessary for all human beings. The inner self of a person touches
the Higher Self (the Param-Tattwa) during deep sleep daily. This
unknown touch recharges the battery of man.
Diabetes means that the body does not
produce or use insulin properly. Many studies have reported the
beneficial effect of the practice of yoga on diabetes. Some studies
have mentioned up to 65 percent beneficial effect of yogic therapy
for diabetes.
Uterine fibroids
are the most common benign tumors in the female reproductive tract
whose exact cause is unknown, but it is known that fibroids are fed
by hormones and blood. They can be as small as a millet seed or
large enough to fill the entire abdominal cavity.
As the name of this yogic system
implies, the discipline involves action. The aim of Karma Yoga is to
attain union with the Supreme by means of right action, which means,
quite simply, action undertaken for its own sake and not for the
sake of reward.
Lordosis or swayback is a disorder
defined by an excessive inward curve of the spine. It differs from
the spine's normal curves at the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar
regions, which are, to a degree, either kyphotic or lordotic. Its
amazing how simply lying on a flat floor can relieve any tension in
the back and makes you feel so relaxed in the mind too.
Stiff neck? Achy back? Painful knees?
Those sore joints might be keeping you from exercising, but lack of
exercise may actually be what's causing the pain. Improperly
performed movements can also cause stiffness and pain but you can
snap back to normal, pain-free movement by following these Yogasanas.
Eight million women today are living
with heart disease, and they're developing it at younger and younger
ages. Stress is considered to be a major contributing factor. Yoga
is a gentle form of exercise. It is not normally aerobic, and does
not place a strain on the heart or other organs. A wide variety of
yoga positions can be done in bed, sitting down, lying on the floor
or standing.
Yoga
can alleviate menopausal symptoms such as insomnia, depression, hot
flashes, and mood swings. The body-mind connection is a powerful
element of hot flashes and emotional symptoms. Rhythmic breathing
exercises which helps you meditate and relax, can effectively reduce
your hot flashes. Researchers have found that deep, slow breathing
can reduce the effects of hot flashes in half, probably by calming
the central nervous system.
Improve Digestion with yoga
Yoga poses increase blood flow to your digestive tract and stimulate the
intestinal action known as peristalsis so digestion is more efficient. Yoga also
calms you, which in turn relaxes your digestive system and leads to more
effective elimination. Read
on....
During any exercise the strain on muscles
increases, the requirement for blood and oxygen increases but in Yogasanas the
requirement goes down as there are no strains and every muscle is relaxed, the
requirement for blood and oxygen goes down.
Motion sickness is
usually experienced while riding in a car, boat or an airplane. It can
also be caused even while standing still and viewing a large screen
movie that contains significant motion. This is characterized by
dizziness - nausea, vomiting, fatigue followed by pallor
Dynamic yoga is a
creative style of Hatha yoga, principles of Astanga and lyengar.
Dynamic yoga is not only meditative but also physically challenging.
Correct breath control is essential to creating a seamless flow of
postures. Dynamic yoga draws on the bandhas (inner energy locks) to
help extend the breath. This form of yoga is very safe as long as
you listen to your body. Read
on....
Yoga and running have a lot in common, in a way that both require practice,
agility, flexibility, patience and your own breathing method.
Runners, more than often complain of sore feet, bad backs and knees, tight
hamstrings and hips. Yoga has the ability to help all of us get better – better
in terms of healing and rehabilitation, better in terms of strength and
flexibility, better in terms of the elimination of pain.
Read on....
Chi Kung (pronounced 'chee goong')
is a form of moving meditation and a way of harnessing and releasing the body's
own vital energy, or chi. It can have an extraordinarily beneficial effect on
both physical and mental health and it is one of the most energizing forms of
exercise.
Stress has been described over or lack
of stimuli. Too little can lead to
depression,
lethargy, feelings of being devalued and lack of focus. Conversely,
too much stress can lead to exhaustion "burn out" or even "nervous
breakdown". Read on....
Putting on
weight, is mainly due to result of heredity or a change
in our lifestyle that is conducive to storing energy (calories) in
the form of fat tissue or heredity. These changes can include moving
from an active lifestyle to a more sedentary one, changes in diet,
increased consumption of fats, sugars and other foodstuffs that
contain ‘empty calories'.
Yoga poses increase blood flow to your digestive tract and stimulate
the intestinal action known as peristalsis so digestion is more
efficient.
The most dangerous fat lies around the
organs, deep within the belly.
The fat in the abdominal area
functions differently than fat elsewhere in the body. It has a
greater blood supply as well as more receptors for cortisol, a
stress hormone. Cortisol levels rise and fall throughout the day,
but when you're under constant stress, the amount of the hormone you
produce remains elevated.
Read on....
Chakras: The
wheels of spinning light
Yogic science recognizes that spiritual health
is activated by a system of CHAKRAS or never centre said to be
located within the spinal column. Cosmic energy lies coiled
within these CHAKRAS and has to be awakened for self -
realization. Read on....
The shuddikriya for the cleaning of the nasal path is known as neti. The aim of
the process is to purify the breathing path right from the nostrils to the
throat. If the aim is achieved using water, the process is known as Jalneti. Read
on....
A
study published in the latest issue of Psychology of Women Quarterly reports
that mind-body exercise, such as yoga, is associated with greater body
satisfaction and fewer symptoms of eating disorders than traditional aerobic
exercise like jogging or using cardio machines.
Losing bone density is a
natural part of the aging process, but when too much bone is lost the bones
become weakened and susceptible to fracturing and breaking. Osteoporosis is
considered a “silent disease” with no symptoms or warnings signs, but can be
prevented and treated through regular weight bearing exercise with proper diet
and lifestyle habits.
Swara Yoga is science which is a
complete study, observations, control and manipulation of breath or Swara. In
swara yoga, you will find association of breath in relation to activities of
sun, moon, various seasons, physical and mental conditions of individuals etc.
So Swara Yoga is more comprehensive in theory and practices related to breath.
Dermatitis is a broad term that
refers to any inflammation of the skin. Poison ivy and similar rashes are known
as contact dermatitis, caused by touching something that irritates a patch of
skin. Reactions to internal medication can cause red, scaly skin and sometimes
even hair loss.
Yoga for Travelers
If your job involves a lot
of traveling, sitting
in one place can affect your blood circulation.
The altitude and recycled air of most plane trips take their toll on you by
slightly dehydrating you inside and out. Read
on....
The Yoga Workout for flat Abs
Yoga works your whole
body-mind, body, and spirit. These poses will engage your abs as well as help
you feel relaxed and renewed. Stretches that elongate your abdominals will help
create that strong, lean middle. Read
on....
Improving Memory and Concentration with Yoga
It is important to understand that there are memory problems in all age groups.
Children and teenagers seem to forget everything they've just been told. Many
adults are so busy and have so many distractions, they just don't have time to
remember everything. Read
on....
Eating disorders are complex and potentially life-threatening conditions that
arise from a combination of behavioral, emotional, psychological, interpersonal,
biological, and social factors. They are viewed as a dysfunction of the first
chakra in the yogic energetic system. Read
on....
Ayurveda is a science that takes care of your every realm - mental, physical
and spiritual. What is good for one person isn't good always good for everyone. Ayurvedic philosophy says that we are each born with some of the characteristics
of all three types, but in different proportions. Read
on....
Practicing
Yoga during pregnancy
Yoga coordinates movement,
breath and awareness. It addresses health and well being on
several levels: physical, emotional, psychological and
spiritual. Because of its many benefits and the pleasure
derived from its practice, the time-honored art of yoga is
becoming increasingly accepted everywhere as part of
self-care during pregnancy and preparation for childbirth
and motherhood. Read
on....
Living with
chronic pain, can be a cause of constant discomfort, with an
attack on your reserves of strength, energy, and feelings of
well-being. Using Yoga techniques for pain management can
help minimize medication usage and help you lead a happier
and fuller life. The best techniques for pain management are
Yoga breathing,
relaxation, and
meditation. Read
on....
Do you spend your days
staring at a computer screen? If you do, you probably know how
draining and tiring it can be to your entire body, not just your
eyes.
This agitation strains the entire body, including the eyes. That's
why people often feel drained after studying or working, even though
they haven't physically exerted themselves.
Read on....
Yoga is in a position to relieve asthma
Anxiety and emotional stress can
trigger an asthma attack and make it harder to breathe once an
attack is under way. A study published in the February 2002 issue of
the medical journal Thorax, showed that a relatively new form of
meditation known as Sahaja Yoga, developed in 1970, appears to make
asthma attacks less frequent as well as less severe if practiced
regularly. Read
on....
Pranayam: a universal self-healing technique
According
to the ancient Sanskrit texts Pranayam is a proper breathing
technique which can lead us into meditation to heal our mind, body
and spirit ."Pran" means vital force of energy, because of it every
living creature breathes and "Ayama" is the storing and distribution
of energy. Read on....
The Health Benefits of Tai Chi
Regular tai
chi practice can significantly increase flexibility, balance and
coordination, especially among the elderly. Read on....
The
Yoga Diet: Wholesome and vegetarian
Eating the
right kind of food is an important element in achieving a physical,
mental and emotional balance. Read on....
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