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Yoga for complete health ! - 23-10-2004, 10:35 AM

hi folks ,

This is my second thread on the forum , and i hope it helps everyone out here ....

As the name goes, this thread is all about YOGA exercises for good health.....

i've been mailing Yoga excercises to our PG folks since some time, but i felt that every one shud be benefitted by them...... hence a new thread .......


Yoga provides one of the best means of self-improvement and attaining one's full potential........ it breaks down the stress levels of the body and helps us to maintain a very good health....

It is not at all related to any religion or caste or what ever............. It is all about humanity and love for oneself and society...... .....

it is all about realising the true inner self ......

i wud like to quote something i read recently in a website.....

Quote:
Science has the ability to understand and manipulate energy. With this power Western science has created much and destroyed much. The same applies to the Eastern science of yoga. The majority of what we know ourselves to be is comprised of nature--atoms and all that is a compound of them. The science of yoga considers thought and mind to be composed of matter: subtle matter, but matter none the less. Through the practice of mental concentration one can enter into the science of yoga. Once adept at this practice one begins to learn to manipulate nature. The usual first step is the stilling and strengthening of body and mind. Once you can still your mind you develop the power, and it is a power like any other, of yogic concentration.
Swami vivekananda says,

The fire of Yoga burns the cage of sin that is around a man. Knowledge becomes purified and Nirvana is directly obtained. From Yoga comes knowledge; know ledge again helps the Yogi. He who combines in himself both Yoga and knowledge, with him the Lord is pleased. Those that practise Mahayoga, either once a day, or twice a day, or thrice, or always, know them to be gods. Yoga is divided into two parts. One is called Abhava, and the other, Mahayoga. Where one's self is meditated upon as zero, and bereft of quality, that is called Abhava. That in which one sees the self as full of bliss and bereft of all impurities, and one with God, is called Mahayoga. The Yogi, by each one, realises his Self. The other Yogas that we read and hear of, do not deserve to be ranked with the excellent Mahayoga in which the Yogi finds himself and the whole universe as God. This is the highest of all Yogas.


Yoga is a vast collection of spiritual techniques and practices all aimed at integrating mind, body and spirit and achieving a state of enlightenment or oneness with the universe........

moreover.... we pagals shud stay healthy to ROCK ON.... .....

so, ppl.... i shall post some very powerful yoga exercises for perffffffect health.......

these are all time tested, and absolutely harmless.......

i've been practising them for a while and i cudn't believe....... my head ache is gone....stress levels r down..... errrr...... to put it in one word..... i'm a complete PAGAL now ........

hmmmmmmmmmm, but there r a few rules to be followed while doing them.......

*(source : Yogic Cure for Common Diseases -- by Dr.Phulgenda Sinha)

time: can be done at any time of the day..... but preferrably in the morning before breakfast....... one can do it any number of times...... especially when one feels stressed out......... make sure...... u'r stomach is empty bfore doing......

place: on the floor...... a carpet can be used though..... the doors and windows shud be open for fresh air......

silence: maintain absolute silence (difficult though )

dress: any thing comfortable....

bath: for ppl doing early in the morning, bath isn't compulsory..... but, if at all one takes a hot water bath, one has to wait for 15 mins before doing it....

diet: ...... sad , but true.......... less intake of non-vegetarian foods, spices, and any thing which disturbs the stomach..........
best food wud be raw vegatables , salads, and vegetarian food with less spice ...... this doesn't mean..... 1 kg fruits, 1 kg rice, etc etc....
the stomach shud be only 3/4ths full........
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believe me ppl, the exercises which r going to follow have the power to completely heal probs related to stress like migraine, sinus, stomach problems, intestine problems, etc......................

** some of them might have sinus and one side the nose is always blocked...... bfore doing YOGA, just jog for 10 mins, and find the difference..

okie guyz................

here goes the first set of YOGA exercises:

source: http://members.tripod.com/pen_annwn/mclass1.htm

NADI SHODAN

A simple centering technique, Nadi Shodan will help clear your mind of distracting thoughts whether you are planning on meditating or just want to relax. Sit upright in as comfortable a position as possible that keeps your spine erect. Hold your right hand near your nose, palm facing you, with your thumb and ring finger curled and the other fingers flattened. Close your eyes and relax. Using your thumb to close your right nostril, inhale slowly and deeply through your left nostril. At the end of your inhalation release your thumb and use your ring finger to close your left nostril; exhale slowly and compleatly through the right. Keep the same posture and breathe in through your right nostril, switching thumb and finger at the end again to breathe out through the left. This is one 'pranayam'--a cycle of twenty pranayams is good for beginners. The pranayam should be done smoothly and gradually, don't hold your breath on the inhale or pause on the exhale--just breathe slowly, deeply, and as one smooth process.

ANULOM-VILOM

A general cleansing technique, Anulom-vilom will help clear your sinuses and nasal passages. The posture and method is the same as Nadi Shodan, with few changes. Exhaling quickly through the left nostril, then inhale quickly and deeply; exhale quickly through the right nostril, then inhale deeply and quickly--this is one pranayam. Continue, alternating nostrils, for fifteen or twenty pranayams.



the second exercise is especially used for healing head aches............. one more thing ppl.......... do them only as long as u feel comfortable..........
the main purpose is to relax......


guyz, i need feedback from all of u........ try them out for the first week........and tell me how u felt..........

i shall post advanced set of exercises then.. ........

WISHING U ALL A GR8 HEALTH

cheers,
vijay
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Re: Yoga for complete health ! - 23-10-2004, 01:43 PM

Wow, Really neat Vijay!!

Yoga has always been a big attraction for me but somehow I phase out because its no fun sitting silent :wink: :wink:

Me shall try the above... But tell me, the only diff between the 2 is the breathing part... the procedue is just the same right??

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Re: Yoga for complete health ! - 23-10-2004, 06:00 PM

wow!!!
this will work wonders for nov 21st.
i had never managed to get the concentration upto desired levels bcoz of tension, this should help a lot.
thanx a lot!!! a must read for everyone...
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Re: Yoga for complete health ! - 23-10-2004, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Simba @ Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:43 pm
Wow, Really neat Vijay!! * * *
thanks ...........

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Me shall try the above... But tell me, the only diff between the 2 is the breathing part... the procedue is just the same right??
absolutely.......... the second one shud be done more intensely...........

u might feel a bit dizzy after doing the second one, but just don't bother about it...... it harldly lasts for 30 seconds......



Quote:
wow!!!
this will work wonders for nov 21st.
i had never managed to get the concentration upto desired levels bcoz of tension, this should help a lot.
thanx a lot!!! a must read for everyone...
absolutely ........ it really works wonders......

tension?? ... wazz that? .......... u will forget what tension is after doing yoga .... .....

these 2 exercises are the basic ones and shud be done for atleast 1 week before getting into the real ones.......
shall post the next ones soon
ROCK ON PPL,
cheers,
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Re: Yoga for complete health ! - 24-10-2004, 04:20 PM

folks ,

time for a new exercise which is very useful for complete relaxation of mind ........especially useful before taking any exam ..........

SOURCE : http://www.yogaconnectionnj.com/YogicBreathing.htm

KAPALABHATI PRANAYAMA (BREATH OF FIRE):

Kapalabhati strengthens the abdominal muscles, diaphragm and heart. It deeply massages the internal organs, stimulates digestion and elimination, removes stale air and toxins from the lungs, and pumps fresh Prana into the cells of the body. It energizes, massages and cleanses the central nervous system, bringing mental clarity and alertness. When done through alternating nostrils, it has a balancing effect.

The key to effective Kapalabhati Pranayama is to remain relaxed. Sitting with an erect spine, shoulders wide and sternum lifted, take several deep breaths and relax. The throat is open and relaxed. Exhale forcefully through the nostrils, contracting the abdominal muscles. The inhalation happens passively. Repeat slowly at first to make sure the belly is relaxing after the contraction. Then resume the forceful exhalation, finding your own rhythm.

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THIS SHUD BE DONE ONLY ON EMPTY STOMACH..........

make sure you breathe only through u'r belly and not through chest..........

keep u'r chest erect and..........while u breathe in let u'r belly go out, and while u exhale..... u'r belly shud go in ...........

donot strain u'r belly too much..........again the most important thing......... do it only as long as u feel comfortable ......

this exercise has the capability to reduce the belly size.... ..

as some one wisely said, " A healthy person has chest out and belly in.....a diseaded person has belly out and chest in ."

cheers,

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Re: Yoga for complete health ! - 24-10-2004, 08:49 PM

Hey Vijay,

Nice post . Now i have a Yoga partner on PG...
Well, i had been practicing Yoga and Pranayam since last one year every morning. In fact i used to teach also...But couldnt continue from last couple of months. :(
I still manage to do SuryaNamaskar in morning which is the mother of all yoga exercises.
continue the good work....

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Re: Yoga for complete health ! - 24-10-2004, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NJain @ Sun Oct 24, 2004 8:49 pm
Hey Vijay,

Nice post . Now i have a Yoga partner on PG...
Well, i had been practicing Yoga and Pranayam since last one year every morning. In fact i used to teach also...But couldnt continue from last couple of months. *:(
I still manage to do SuryaNamaskar in morning which is the mother of all yoga exercises. *
continue the good work....

Nitin *
hey.......... nice to see people adding up ..........

hey mate........thanks for reminding me of the Suryanmaskar asanas.......

i shall soon post them here......

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04-11-2004, 08:55 PM

Me no do fyzical yoga FC... me do only pranayama types. Catch is nasal passages clogged big time ... might need an op.

Anything ya know for the back ?


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Originally Posted by supervish @ Thu Nov 04, 2004 8:55 pm
Me no do fyzical yoga FC... me do only pranayama types. Catch is nasal passages clogged big time ... might need an op.

Anything ya know for the back ?
hey dood....... even i have the same problem of nasal blockage......

anulom-vilom pranayama is the best for sinuses....

jog for 10 mins bfore doing it, and u feel very comfortable ...

well.. for the back.... there r a gr8 set of exercises .....

1) salabha asana will help relieving back pain.

http://www.allayurveda.com/cyoga_types_locust.htm

2)do all the pranayama exercises with back absolutely straight... this shud relieve back pain

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Re: Yoga for complete health ! - 05-11-2004, 03:49 PM

I was practising yoga for 2 years straight from 1999-2001
then i slowly stopped them to avoid burning more calories as i started bodybuilding..
i do shavasana after every gym workout...a reliever and also do some deep breathing in the morning...

Any specific asanas tht wud boost the testosterone levels..cos the more it is ...the more gains at the gym...i heard paschimottasana will rejevenate..is that true and if so ..does it means that it increases the hormones secreted by the seminal galnds?


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