Mudra – Yogic Hand Gestures – Hasta Mudra
Yogic Hand Gestures (Mudras) Mudras are hand gestures also known as Hasta Mudra. In India Hrishi and Munis (Saint and Sages) have done great contribution in sharing amazing ancient philosophies Yoga, Samkhya, Veda & Upanishads and more, that helps humanity till date and supports the human wholistic health. Humans can stay healthy physically and mentally by practicing various yogic techniques and progress spiritually. Asanas, pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Meditation and reading yogic scriptures. Mudra practices are a scientific way to attain and maintain physical health and mental peace throughout one’s life time. There are many mudras and can be used according to one’s needs. We use mudras while praying to God and Goddesses, rituals, Mantra and Tantra practices, Music, Dance and Yoga practices. Mudras can be used as preventive as well as to get rid of various diseases or ailments and attain physical and mental strength. A common man can live a healthy lifestyle keeping away the diseases by using mudras properly. Note: Dhyana Mudra Method: Sit in any meditative pose Sukhasana, Padmasana, Siddhasana, Swastikasana or Vairasana Keep each palm on the respective knee. Thumb is touched at the tip of the first finger, slightly pressed. Other three fingers are kept together and straight. Benefits:
Pranayama – Anulom Vilom – Alternate Nostril Breathing
Anulom-Vilom – Alternate nostril breathing Anulom – Vilom Pranayama or Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise or Nadi – Shodhana Pranayama. This is not just a breathing exercise, but it is a noteworthy yogic technique that involves controlling of subtle ‘Pranic energies’ (or vital force or bio-energies) of our body flowing through specific channels. The ‘ida’ and ‘pingala’ nadis or channels (nadis or channels cannot be anatomically indicated.) The controlling of the Prana through regular practice of Anulom Vilom pranayama helps to balance the energies flowing through the Ida and Pingala nadis. This, in turn, stimulates the central channel called Sushumna Nadi. This helps in elimination of free radicals and toxins from the Ida and Pingala nadi and helps to restore a balance between the two hemispheres of the brain. This helps to purify the entire nervous system. Healing and bringing about mental calm, peace, and tranquillity. This ancient practice helps in the strengthening of the mind and complete relaxation. Helpful in preparing the whole body for meditation. Engaging in this yoga exercise is simple and easy as a result more and more people are opting for it. Can be easily done anytime and anywhere even from the comfort of your own home or office chair. Note: It can be done in the morning or in the evening. Ensure that you practice anulom vilom pranayama 2-3 hours after having your food. Cardiac or Blood pressure patients should not hold their breath while doing this pranayama just keep inhaling and exhaling. Click here for practice instructions and benefits
Health – Yoga & Nutrition
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Benefits of Yoga
Asana Yoga asana are the physical practices most people are familiar with as yoga. Asana include various postures; dynamic, static, twists, bends, inversions etc. to keep the body healthy, which is necessary to achieve further goals on the path of yoga. Physical benefits of asanas:- Apart from the physical benefits, when practiced correctly, yoga asana helps a person to manage stress and to manage their mind effectively. This in turn, protects us against psychosomatic disease and helps maintain a balanced and happy state of mind. Regular practice enhances self-confidence and self-esteem and creates a mind capable of making the right decisions at the right time. It also improves sleep quality. To book asana sessions click here Pranayama – Vital Energy The breath is there with every living creature from birth until death. It is therefore known as the ‘vital breath’ or ‘prana’ in Indian philosophical language. Physical benefits of pranayama:- To book pranayama sessions click here Meditation Meditation is a practice using various techniques to gain control over the mind, to become more mindful and self-aware. “Any decision I make, any action I perform, any thought I think, will be better in a calm state of mind” To book a session to learn meditation techniques click here Shatkarma/Kriya Shatkarma; in Sanskrit shat = six and karma = action, also known as shatkriyas, are a set of yogic cleansing processes for purifications of the body. They prepare us for further practices to achieve yogic goals. Physical benefits of kriya:- Cleanses the body and removes toxins Purifies internal organs Cleansing of digestive tract Cleansing of nasal passages Cleansing of eyes Cleansing of abdominal organs Helps to maintain general health Removes the excess mucous Reduce allergens in passages Relieve nasal dryness Alleviates sinus headaches Reduce snoring Elimination of harmful bacteria Reduces anger and depression Improves concentration Learn yogic cleansing techniques, click here
Support Your Immune System – yogic way?
What is The Immune System? The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues and organs that defends the body against infection and disease. The main parts of the immune system include: white blood cells, antibodies, the complement system, the lymphatic system, the spleen, the thymus, and the bone marrow. The immune system keeps a record of every germ (microbe) it has ever defeated so it can recognise and destroy the same microbe quickly if it enters the body again. Take a moment to see if you have any of these signs of an under-functioning immune system. 1. You’re continuously stressed 2. You tire easily 3. You always have a cold 4. Your wounds take a long time to heal 5. You often have tummy troubles How to support your immune system? Healthy ways to support your immune system 1. Don’t smoke 2. Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables 3. Exercise regularly 4. Maintain a healthy weight 5. Get adequate sleep 6. Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meals thoroughly 7. Try to minimise stress Yogic way to support your immune system 1. Sound sleep and rise before sunrise 2. Sunbath 10 minutes daily 3. 20 minutes brisk walk daily 4. Asana & pranayama practice minimum 4 times a week preferably on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 5. Satvik Aahar (healthy yogic diet) 6. Drink enough water (keep hydrated) 7. Meditation minimum 20 minutes every day 8. Relaxation post lunch for minimum 20 minutes (Yogic techniques) 9. Practice Maun (silence) 🤐 🤫 minimum 20 minutes daily 10. Read and learn about more concepts of yogic lifestyle 11. Write 10 positive points before sleep Private consultation Click here
Vichar: Thought Patterns
VICHAR Better intellectual health Vichar (Thought patterns) Disciplining our thoughts The great English Poet, John Milton, said that the mind in its own place can make heaven of hell or hell of a heaven. A funny story, is of a man who goes into the jungle, stands under a tree and wishes for some water to drink. Suddenly water is available. Then he thinks that this must be the mythological wish fulfilling tree. He tests the tree, and asks for some good food to eat. Immediately some food appears. Now he is very certain that he is under that great wish fulfilling tree. But then suddenly a new idea gets into his mind, “supposing a tiger was to come here?” immediately tiger appears. Then seeing the tiger he loses control of himself and fears, “supposing the tiger wants to eat me up?” And the tiger eats him up. This is the capacity of our mind and of our thoughts. If we can learn to handle our thoughts we can reach great heights. Developing a spectator attitude During our interaction with the world it is better we function like spectators in a play. We just watch and observe. We do not lose our balance and join the actor on the stage to help him. In this approach , we can see a way out of difficulties and probably resolve them. Some quite thinking and contemplation can help us to develop this approach. Sit in Vajrasana Quieten oneself. Recall the previous day’s events in sequence and with detachment. This over-view of things distances them and puts them into a fresh perspective. We thus learn to create a distance between ourselves and events. We can maintain a dairy. Daily write 10 good things we do /experience. FOOD FOR MIND :- Contact us for consultation
Meditative Asana
VAJRASANA – THE ADAMANT POSTURE ‘I decide to strengthen my body and it begins with steadfastness of my mind. Can a single idea stay in mind for a long? For material gain this is necessary; for spiritual growth imperative! Let me try it. Just one idea, nothing else’! Vajrasana is the posture that enhances strength, unwaveringness, stability and virility. Method of Practice Starting Position Steps Posture Release Benefits Limitations / Contraindications
