Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Health And Yoga


Discover a POWERFUL mind-detox technique and bring that “spark” into your life

In this issue, I’m going to tell you of a power-breathing technique that is proven to help overcome blues, negativity, stress, depression – all, in a minute!!

Almost ALL mind-body schools and cults have used this single mind-detoxification technique in some form or the other - with dramatic results!! More importantly, it is the ONLY technique used exclusively for mind purification among all the Yoga cleansing routines.

It is called cleansing breath or “kapalbhati” in Sanskrit.So we all know that “Laughter is the best medicine”. But do you really know why??No points for guessing - because, it works exactly the same way as this cleansing breath technique.
Kapalbhati has a remarkable effect as a de-stressing tool and clearing the mind of negative emotions. In fact, the Sanskrit words “Kapal” means the skull and "bhati” means polishing / shining. “Kapalbhati”, as the name suggests, is a method to make the head “sparkling clean” and devoid of toxins.

Before I plunge in to explain the method, the usual important alert on “who should not do it?”If you’re suffering from cardiac problems, nasal obstructions, cold any severe respiratory infection, it is advisable to consult your physician. It should also be avoided if you suffer from High BP, diabetes or abdominal ulcers.

How to do it? Sit in a comfortable position with spine erect. You can sit either cross-legged or in “vajrasana” or in any position that you feel comfortable. Breathe normally for about a minute. Once composed, you can begin. First, Exercise the diaphragm by exhaling suddenly and quickly through both nostrils, producing a “puffing” sound. Don’t 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 inwards 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 your convenience. Throughout the exercise, the chest should be kept still without expansion or contraction. Only the diaphragm is used for breathing and not the upper chest.
Over a month, the number of strokes per minute can be gradually increased from11 to about 30.
Wondering what this amazingly simple method can do for you?
Read on...The heat generated has POWERFUL effects on the respiratory system as it purifies the nasal passage and the lungs. Even in cases of asthma, it removes spasm in bronchial tubes. Kapalbhati works wonders on the mind – you will feel totally de-stressed and should experience a unique calmness with this process. The mind becomes remarkably clear. Regular practice will lead you to higher levels of awareness. The physical benefits include a tremendous stimulation of the digestive organs and the circulatory system.
This technique increases exchange of gases in the lungs manifold. There is large-scale elimination of Carbon dioxide and a huge absorption of oxygen.
Do this technique regularly (once or twice a day) and you’ll be truly amazed at the results of this purification method. It is really one of the ONLY methods to clear the mind of toxins and negative emotions.

Yours truly,
Arun Goel

PS: For maximum benefits, do the practice regularly, twice a day.
PPS: This technique should be done on an empty stomach or at least 2 hours after eating.
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Saturday, September 26, 2009

Simple Secrets To A Hapy Life


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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Gomukhasana


Cow's Face Pose

To come into this pose you will bend your left knee and place your left foot next to your right buttock. Then bend the right knee and cross the leg over the left placing your right foot next to your left buttock. The left arm reaches in line with your left ear, then you bend at the elbow reaching down the center of your spine. The right arm rotates internally and you reach the back of your hand up the spine. If you have freedom in your shoulders you will clasp fingers. If not you can use a strap and work towards bringing your hands to meet. In this arm position the spine is automatically straightened. Gomukhasana stretches the hips, thighs, ankles, chest, shoulders, armpits and triceps. This Asana tones the muscles and the nerves around the shoulders as well as the cardiac plexus. The nadis (comparable to the meridians of acupuncture) in the legs are squeezed stimulating the reproductive organs and glands, thus regulating hormonal secretions. Gomukhasana generates a perfect energy circuit surging in the spinal region. The arm position mimics the shape of the infinity symbol. This signifies the balance of prana between the higher and lower forces.

Chakras and Endocrine Glands

September 19th, 2009
By Dr. Rita Khanna
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CHAKRAS

The word, Chakra, literally means wheel, circle, vortex, or whirlpool. The chakras are connected to a network of psychic channels called, Nadis, which correspond to the nerves but are more subtle in nature. The major chakras are seven in number and are located along the pathway of sushumna nadi, which flows through the centre of the spinal cord. Sushumna nadi originates at the perineum and terminates at the top of the head. The chakras are depicted symbolically as lotus flowers, each having a particular number of petals and a characteristic colour. The lotus symbolizes the three stages- ignorance, aspiration, and illumination. It represents spiritual growth from the lowest state of awareness to the highest state of’ consciousness. The petals of the lotus, inscribed with the beeja mantras, or seed sounds, of the Sanskrit alphabet, represent the different manifestations of psychic energy, connected with the chakras and the nadis, leading into and out of them. Within each chakra is a yantra, comprised of the geometrical symbol of its associated element and beeja mantra. Within the yantra, there is also a presiding deity, which represents particular aspects of divinity, along with the corresponding vahana, or vehicle, which is an animal form, representing other psychic aspects related with the particular centre.

CHAKRAS ASSOCIATION WITH THE PHYSICAL BODY

On a physical level, chakras are associated with the major nerve plexuses and endocrine glands in the body. Endocrine system is a system of glands which secrete hormones directly into the blood stream, rather than through a duct, to regulate activity in other parts of the body. It is instrumental in regulating metabolism, growth, development, puberty, tissue function, and also plays a part in determining mood. The names of the glands and the chakras are muladhara (adrenal glands), swadhasthana (gondas/ovaries), manipura (spleen/pancreas), anahata (thymus), vishudha (thyroid/parathyroid), ajna (pituitary gland), and sahasrara (pineal gland). The ideal condition of chakras is that they all be open and active, and neither underactive (closed) or overactive. If your chakras are closed, you can perform meditations to open them again. Sit in meditation and focus on each chakra for 30-40 seconds, one at a time going up, then focus on each one going down, then again going up. This is one round. In this way, you can make one more round. While doing this, you will just be in a flow through all your chakras, running both the upward and downward current. Once your chakras are open and active, you should feel more balanced, happy, and at peace.

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Monday, September 14, 2009

The Power of Stillness


A praying mantis crossed my path this morning. I ran for my camera hoping to capture this peculiar insect. There was no need to rush, my chartreuse friend was peacefully waiting for my return. The sound of the zoom lens caused the praying mantis to turn his triangular head in a curious manner. I snapped away and he remained still. So what is my lesson here? I took out my Animal Speak book by Ted Andrews and was not surprised at my message for today. " Praying Mantis ~ Power of Stillness. Through learning to still the mind and go within, we can draw upon great power~~physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. The stillness can be simple contemplation, a meditation, or even sleep and dreams. The ancient mystics spoke of seven levels of silence that can be used by us, the first being simple contemplation and the last being death. In between them are dimensions that can add tremendous power to our life. This is part of what praying mantis teaches. It teaches how to still the mind, so that when it is time to act (in any form) it is done with surety, accuracy, and great power." One of the goals of yoga is to still the mind. Ananda, the bliss of being. If a praying mantis crosses your path ask yourself, am I being impatient? Do I need to spend more time practicing yoga? Being present? Is my breath deep and free ? Am I missing life's simple blessings ? Take some time out of your day to meditate on the power of stillness and enjoy the sweetness of being.
Namaste !!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

A Year of Rumi
by Andrew Harvey

Gazing at the Light

The lamps are different,
But the Light is the same.
So many garish lamps in the dying brain’s lamp-show,
Forget about them.
Concentrate on the essence, concentrate on the Light.
In lucid bliss, calmly smoking off its own holy fire,
The Light streams towards you from all things,
All people, all possible permutations of good, evil, thought, passion.
The lamps are different,
but the Light is the same.
One matter, one energy, one Light, one Light-mind,
Endlessly emanating all things.
One turning and burning diamond,
One, one, one.
Ground yourself, strip yourself down,
To blind loving silence.
Stay there, until you see
You are gazing at the Light
With its own ageless eyes.


- Jalal-ud-Din Rumi
(Translated by Andrew Harvey)

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Friday, September 4, 2009

Pisces Full Moon


The full moon swims into sensitive Pisces this Friday giving us the opportunity to pause and reflect. It is opposing the sun in Virgo which will amplify emotions. Virgo is the sign of logic where Pisces is the sign of intuition and mysticism. Virgo can be looked at as the physical embodiment and Pisces as spiritual transcendence. The Sabian Symbol for this full moon at 13' of Pisces is, "A sword used in many battles, is now in a museum". Maybe it is time we lay down our swords, opting for more peaceful solutions. Placing the sword in a museum reminds us of battles from the past. As yogic warriors lets move forward with an open heart. What do you need to let go of? What possibilities are manifesting in your life? Let this powerful lunation bring illumination, balance and blessings. www.flowintoyoga.com

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Namaste

The light and spirit in me bows to the light and spirit in you. Om Shanti Om. www.flowintoyoga.com

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Check Out Flow Into Yoga!

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