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Yoga is not only for supermodels, actors, pop stars and athletes.Yoga is meant for everyone of us.There is no constraints of sex, age or health to do yoga. The following are the reasons why we should do Yoga and make it a part of our daily life: Yoga gives instant benefits like instant relief from stress and tension. Yoga replenishes energy and Rejuvenates our body and mind. Yoga fills us with positiveness and creativity. Yoga is the easiest way to lose weight, stay fit and healthy with a flexible body.  Yoga is safe for the body since it does not put our body to too much strain like other forms of exercises. You do not need any equipment to practice Yoga, the only thing you require to do Yoga is You. Yoga tones and strengthens the respiratory system, thus helping to breathe with ease, increases the vital capacity and increases the amount of oxygen  taken in, which is directly proportional to well being. Yoga improves the efficiency of various phys...

In today's hectic life, taking out one hour from daily routine is difficult and daunting to many. In fact, it is not that difficult as you think.All you need is a bit of motivation and will. Motivation should come from within. If we cannot devote an hour of the day for taking care of ourselves, what is the point in living? We should live with our whole heart, enjoying life, and taking care of our body and mind. What else in the world brings you so much joy and well being for both the mind and body, than an hour of yoga? So lets take out sometime from our busy lives and pamper our self with the best form of rejuvenation, that is Yoga. Here I have listed out for you,7 important Asanas that you have to do everyday for maintaining health. I can assure you, from my own experience, that these postures can work wonders for you in maintaining health, improving the flexibility of body, and improves concentration of the mind. 1.Mandookasana 2.Sashankasana 3.Bhujangasana ...

There are five elements that make up our body. They are : 1. Prithvi ( Earth ) 2. Ap (Water ) 3. Thejas ( Fire ) 4. Vayu ( Air ) 5. Akasha ( Ether ) : The highest and the most eternal. At the time of birth, the unique combination of these five elements gives the body its form and structure.When we die these five elements are assimilated into the earth, thus completing the natural cycle.These elements are present in each and every object in the universe.

These are the five life sustaining forces in our body. They are the following: 1. Prana : The most important Vayu . This is responsible for the breathing and sustaining heart beats. The seat of Prana is the head. 2. Udana : Responsible for total control and balance of the body. represents the energy required to produce vocal sounds. The seat of Udana is said to be the chest 3. Vyana : This Vayu runs through every single cell of our body.All muscular movements like contractions and relaxations are controlled by Vyana . The seat of Vyana is the heart. 4. Samana : This is responsible for ignition of the agni ( fire )in our body, hence aids in the process of digestion and assimilation of the food we take in.People who practice Yoga with special emphasis on Samana Vayu will be able to see aura ( kosha ) present around every human being.The seat of Samana is in between the intestines. 5. Apana : Apana Vayu is mainly responsible for cleansing the body, by excretion of was...

Kosha is the covering of our soul or Atman . Just like the layers of tissue covering the onion, our Atman is also covered by layers called Koshas .Being alive is a subjective experience which is determined by our physical, mental and spiritual constitution. Koshas represent all aspects of the process of being alive. Koshas are five in number. They are, 1. Annamaya Kosha ( layer of the physical self, nourished by food) 2. Pranamaya Kosha (layer of the Prana , or air, which is the vital force which drives the body and soul and holds them together ) 3. Manomaya Kosha (layer that include panchendriyas which are the five sense organs of taste, touch, sight, sound,and smell as well as the mind which accounts for the process of human behaviour of bondage and liberation.It is subject to most changes, characterized by pain and pleasure, and is the bed of all worldly desires ) 4. Vijnanamaya Kosha ( wisdom dependent layer which accounts for our intellect and reasoning along with...

Do you take any medicines for more than a prescribed period of time? Pranayama is also a medicine for our body and mind. We should not do Pranayama for many hours continuously.There are specific time period up to which it should be done and may lead to adverse reactions if practiced for longer period of time. We should practice Pranayama for 30 minutes or for 45 minutes every day to a maximum of one hour. If you wish to practice Pranayama for half an hour; then you should devote time for each Pranayama as described below: 2 minutes - Bhastrika Pranayama 2 minutes - Bahya Pranayama 2 minutes - Bhramari Pranayama 2 minutes - Udgeeth Pranayama 2 minutes - Chanting Aum with deep breathing 10 minutes - Anuloma Viloma Pranayama 10 minutes - Kapalabhathi Pranayama If you wish to practice Pranayama for 45 minutes, then you have to devote time for each Pranayama as described below: 3 minutes - Bhastrika Pranayama 3 minutes - Bhramari  Pranayama 3 minute...

A Mudra is a symbolic spiritual gesture with the body, especially with the hands and fingers. The following Mudras are usually used in Pranayama 1. Dhyana Mudra ( Chin Mudra ) (Tips of the index finger and thumb touching each other) 2. Vayu Mudra ( index finger folded along the side of the thumb) 3. Shoonya Mudra ( Tips of the middle finger and the thumb touching each other) 4. Prithvi Mudra ( Tips of the ring finger and the thumb touching each other ) 5. Varuna Mudra ( Tips of small finger and the thumb touching each other ) 6. Shakti Mudra ( Tips of small finger, ring finger and thumb touching each other) 7. Apana Mudra ( Tips of middle finger, ring finger and the thumb touching each other ) You can use any of these Mudras for practicing Pranayama .

Pranayama can be practiced in the following postures. 1.Siddhasana 2.Padmasana 3.Sukhasana

If you have back pain, do not bend forward. If you are suffering from heart problem or hernia do not bend backward. While practicing Asanas, whenever you bend forward, you should breathe out. Whenever you bend backward or sideways, you have to breathe in. When you are in normal position breathing should also be normal.

If you are suffering from High BP or Heart problems, do Pranayama without much exertion and by taking small intervals in between each sessions. If you have pain in the lower back, or if you are suffering from acute Asthma or Ulcerative Colitis, remember not to practice Pranayama with strain. If you are suffering from Epilepsy, Cancer, Pranayama has to be practiced very slowly. Expecting mothers should not practice Kapalabhathi and Bahya Pranayama. During menstrual cycle, ladies can practice all other Pranayamas expect Bahya Pranayama. Pranayama should be done only on empty stomach. If you want to do Pranayama in the evening, take a gap of 5 hours after meals.