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    The Meaning of Yoga





    Yoga which emphasises on meditation, forms one among the six schools of thought in Hinduism. It is further classified into Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Jnana Yoga.

    The term Yoga would mean 'joined together' It has its root in 'Yuj' in the ancient Sanskrit language which means to unite, to yoke, to control, with the meanings included like joining, uniting, union, conjunction and means. It makes possible the union of body, mind and the spirit.

    Sage Patanjali is regarded as the founder of the formal Yoga philosophy and the Yoga Sutras which contains his teachings came to be known as 'Patanjali Yoga Sutras'

    The writings of Patanjali also formed the basis for the system called as 'Ashtanga Yoga' or the Eight limbed Yoga, the concept being derived from the 29th Sutra of the 2nd book .

    The motive of pursuing Yoga is to realise the unification of the body, mind and the soul.

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    Quit Smoking With Yoga



    Would you want to give up smoking without much hassle? The first step however is that one should sincerely develop the eagerness to get out of this habit, having in mind the importance of living a healthy life. The benefits of giving up smoking happens as soon as in 20 minutes from the time one has puffed his last cigar. It is said that one's blood pressure and heart rate returns closer to normalcy. However a steadfast resolve to keep away from ciggies is what will return the bounty of blossoming health. Yoga is the ideal way to force out the habit of smoking.

    Yoga's aid to quit smoking


    * Yoga provides the necessary confidence that forms the base for the will which is required to quit smoking cigarettes.

    * It works wonders on the lungs that are smoked by regular puffs and increases the lung capacity.

    * When one starts doing Yoga, one's attention is directed towards one's body. In due course what seemed as an effort to do the Yoga asanas, becomes a natural way of life. One then becomes conscious of his health with regular Yoga practices.

    * Emotional and psychological problems get one to start smoking. Yoga de-stresses one and has a direct impact on one's mind gradually bringing about a stability in emotions.

    * The habit of smoking takes birth in one's thoughts which then result in the action of smoking. Yoga gradually with regular practice creates an awareness where in one keeps check of his thoughts. This way it helps one turn inwards and be aware of the desire to smoke once when it pops up. Hence a spontaneous attempt for the hand to reach for the cigar is checked. This consciousness also helps in getting to know the root cause for one to smoke.

    * Yoga and Pranayama are very effective in handling the withdrawal symptoms owing to nicotine addiction.

    * Last but not the least Yoga helps one to quit smoking without weight gain.


    Yogic practices to quit smoking


    * Jala Neti, an effective cleansing technique helps one to give up smoking. It effectively works on the physical as well as the psychological levels.

    * Smoking can be easily replaced by Pranayama or regulated breathing techniques which helps relax better than smoking.

    * While all the asanas during Yoga sessions aid in giving up different aspects connected to smoking, Ustrasana (Camel pose), Dhanurasana (Bow pose) and back bending Yoga poses works wonders on giving up the habit. Back bending exercises which expands the lungs and open up the heart area are real boons.

    * Savasana or the corpse pose relaxes the body and the mind. This pose prepares one for meditation which can effectively check thought patterns connected to smoking.

    Yoga hence turns out to be a holistic approach to quit smoking.


    Disclaimer

    Before practice, please consult your doctor in case you are suffering from ailments. It is recommended to practice under the guidance of experts.

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    Motivate Your Children To Do Yoga



    Modern lifestyle not only demands a thorough workout schedule for adults, but also kids who compete with present day challenges. With competition being the mantra of the modern days, kids are not spared as they are the ones who are the vehicles of parent's dreams in becoming that someone! The vast exposure through media has also facilitated to the growing rise of anxiety in children. However the age old Yogic science has proved to be a great boon to heal the ills wrought by the modern times.


    Yoga seeks to soothe the mind and body in the process of evolving kids in the making of better human beings. It bestows the skill to shape their destiny with a positive outlook to life.


    Motivation

    Experts say that kids can be introduced to Yoga at the age of five. It involves little or no effort in getting your child to do Yoga. Since synchronization of breath with the asanas is involved, it is becomes a prime necessity to train them under a professional Yoga trainer.

    * The Yogic poses themselves inspire the children to try them out as the enthusiasm in kids itself get them to do the asanas.

    * If you are trained in Yoga, have your children around while you do basic poses which will inspire them to follow you.

    * Since Yoga poses are named after animals and birds, the attention and interest of kids can be easily evoked.

    * Take your kids to a nearby Yoga centre and get them to watch other children doing Yoga to kindle the interest in them.
    * Enroll them in a Yoga session if available at school.

    * Acknowledge and encourage their little achievements at the completion of asanas.

    However check them if they get overenthusiastic about doing certain advanced poses in the absence of the trainer.

    Some Simple Asanas for kids

    * Tadasana-Tree Pose

    * Vajrasana-Thunderbolt Pose

    * Ado Muka Svanasana-Downward bending dog pose

    * Bhujangasana-Cobra pose

    * Trikonasana-Triangle pose

    * Dhanurasana-Bow pose

    * Pavanamuktasana-Wind releasing pose

    * Padmasana-Lotus Pose

    Benefits

    Yoga makes them flexible physically & mentally

    * Makes them more confident

    * Kindles pro-activeness in kids.

    * Make them self conscious human beings by kindling alertness in them.

    * Channalizes the anxiety in kids in productive areas.

    * Helps in fighting illness

    * Checks kids falling ill frequently

    * Enhances their breathing and expands their lungs.

    * Improves concentration in kids.

    * Brings about an awareness in the intake of food.

    * Checks mood swings and cranky behaviour in kids

    * Helps in developing a positive outlook towards life.

    * Integrates the body mind and the spirit

    * Serves as an ideal base for those kids who turn spiritual in their later life.



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    The Yogic Way of Dealing with Anxiety




    We all suffer from anxiety from time to time. It’s a state of worrying or fear where the reason is often unknown. While mild anxiety is pretty much normal, it can be harmful in its higher levels. Severe anxiety can lead to conditions like nausea, difficulty in breathing, palpitations, fatigue, restlessness, and even head and chest pains. It will also put your body and mind in an extreme state of stress.

    Some of the most common anxiety disorders are:

    * Panic disorder or panic attack – It is a sudden instigation of fear and discomfort accompanied by sweating, trembling, breathing difficulties, and dizziness. Panic attacks usually don’t last for more than 30 minutes.

    * Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – This is mainly brought about by negative past experiences that make one feel helpless or fearful. One who suffers from PTSD may also suffer from insomnia, nightmares, flashbacks of a particular event, and depression.

    * Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) – This is characterized by a repetition of thoughts (obsession) for things that have to do with a certain fear, like the fear of getting robbed, fear of acquiring a disease or fear of hurting other people. OCD sufferers often perform different tasks — some of which may seem abnormal to other people — to relieve them of their particular fears.

    * Phobia – This is a strong, unrelenting, and even irrational fear of people, objects, situations, and other things. A phobia’s main symptom is the excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the thing associated with the said fear.

    * Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) – This is typified by extreme and irrepressible worry about common daily things such as one’s job, family, and health, and even more trivial things such as exams, clean clothing, and being on time for certain appointments.

    Generally, anxiety can be treated by psychotherapy and some anti-anxiety medication. However, the process of recuperation can also be aided by Yoga practice.

    It will help you develop a stronger state of mind, thus overcoming your fears and preventing the dangers of anxiety. In dealing with anxiety, you should consider:

    * practicing Asanas to maintain a healthy nervous system,

    * Pranayama to gain better self-awareness and acquire a more peaceful state of mind, and

    * Meditation for a stronger concentration and focus of the mind that can eventually lead you away from your fears.


    Nonetheless, remember not to rely solely on Yoga to help you conquer your anxiety. Always seek the help of medical or psychological experts, and use the practice only as a complement to the treatment that they give you.

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    How To Loss Weight By Yoga



    Significance of Yoga

    Yoga is not a high intensity exercise that makes you sweat and lose weight. It is a gentle method that tones your body by stretching and breathing mechanisms. Yoga cannot be claimed as a big exercising option as it is of moderate intensity. Very quick weight loss cannot be experienced with this method, but a sizeable change can be made which can be maintained for a very long period of time. With yoga, proper body shape can be toned and weight gain can be moderated.

    Yoga postures
    The techniques and postures of yoga concentrate mainly on stretching and breathing methods. The breathing induces more metabolisms and the stretching will set up muscle expansions. Though these procedures aid the weight loss process indirectly, it is to be admitted that they are extremely effective in bringing out results. A good frame of mind should be developed in order to take the yoga initiative. The biggest advantage is that yoga is a relaxing way of exercising which as mentioned earlier relieves you from any kind of stress.

    Stretching
    Doing yoga stretches your body in good ways. When lean muscles are synthesized, calories in the body get burnt and this is an effective way to lose weight. The stretching exercises make your body to generate more muscles. When muscles use up energy, large amount of calories will be expended and this is the principle behind the stretching methods. Another advantage is that stretching is not a very high intensity exercise and can be easily adopted by anyone. Stretching exercises eases you off from any physical strains as well takes you to a higher level of health.

    Breathing
    Proper breathing mechanism helps you to lose weight impressively. Breathing is the mechanism where oxygen intake occurs. Oxygen facilitates the breaking down of food molecules. When there is more supply of oxygen, the more effective will be the respiration process that leads to the exhaustion of calories. Synchronous breathing along with proper stretching is one of the principles of yoga that aids weight loss in a big way. Slow breathing is advised that prompts effective body metabolism.

    Formulations
    Yoga is not a new development and these techniques have been in existence for ages. Few new formulations have been developed in the recent past to concentrate on toning the body shape and losing weight. This slight modification and a process of constructive evolution have been mainly developed to suit people in the west and in America who are fighting obesity. Yoga originated in the eastern countries and has been tinkered a bit to suit the habits and daily routines of the people in the west.

    Spiritual and Mental Side
    The yoga techniques involve more of mental and spiritual factors that influence your body through mind control. Lot depends on how you take up things in mind and apply yourself in following these techniques. You got to believe that you can achieve the goal of losing weight and getting a better body shape. Yoga insists on ways to control body over mind more than any hard fought physical exercises.

    Yoga Methods
    There are a couple of methods that effectively suits weight loss. The process of weight loss goes well with the yoga techniques but it is very important to choose the right ways of losing weight. The bikram yoga and the astanga yoga are the two popular methods that suit the weight loss ambitions. More information about these postures are discussed below which can be implemented immediately to taste the results.

    Bikram Yoga
    This is a preferred exercise by sports persons especially the athletes. Many celebrities too opt for this yoga method which drastically burns out calories in the body. One main thing that needs to be practiced is consistency. This yoga should be done for at least ten times for over a period of one month. The Bikram yoga is a combination of aerobic, cardio vascular and fat burning exercises. There will not be enough time gaps to practice this workout. It will take a while to acquaint with the speed of exercises. The key here is to increase the heart rate and burn more amount of fats with this yoga procedure. The comfort that one can feel in the minds while doing this exercise is remarkable. Stress levels can be eased off to a large extent by following this yoga procedure. Weight loss outcomes are sure to happen with the practice of bikram yoga and not only can you tone your mind well you will also increase your patience levels, composure and self control.

    Literal Significance
    The blood circulation is enhanced with the practice of bikram yoga. With efficient blood circulation, oxygen is supplied to all parts of the body and hence a tremendous improvement in terms of calorie exhaustion can be seen. Muscles will be lively and tender and hence suck more blood to grow. More the muscles grow; more is the exhaustion of the stored stray food molecules and lesser the risk of obesity disorders. Yoga practice does not involve sweating out like those high intensity exercise and can be enjoyed a lot.

    Astanga Yoga
    These yoga procedures are the ones which concentrate on breathing procedure along with a variety of body postures. Synchronization of breathing along with the body postures attribute to weight loss. The temperature levels of the body go up in doing these yoga exercises which induces profuse sweating. This detoxifies body to a high extent and gets rid of calories. Also, body metabolism shoots up with the practice of Astanga yoga which is the biggest need of the hour to lose weight. Health conditions can be vastly improved and mind can be pretty much improved on the control and tolerance levels.

    Efficacy
    The above mentioned yoga exercises are by far the best natural remedies that can bring about weight loss; though they work at a slower pace they very importantly come without any side effects. You got to spend more time in doing yoga as the results brought out are not at a fast pace. More than any reason, the best part of the yoga exercise is that it influences your mind in coordination with the body which no other exercise or diet habits can perform. Speaking about the time that needs to be spent, just five hours a week is enough. This is a reasonable amount of time that you can afford to spend for your body.

    Important Tips
    It is advised that yoga should not be practice by children below the age of twelve and the yoga postures should not be held for long durations. It is best to practice yoga for at least 30 to 40 minutes each day to harvest full benefits. Early morning is the best time for doing yoga Evening schedules can be also be planned occasionally. Doing yoga with empty stomach is necessary. Have solid foods four to five hours before you do the yoga exercises and take liquid foods one hour before practicing yoga and do not take anything for at least one hour before starting with the yoga postures. Practice area should be clean and should be devoid of disturbances. Airy places are preferred. It is a must to do yoga on a mat or a cloth and one should never do it on the bare flooring. Wearing under garments is a must. Vegetarian diet must be followed and try to avoid spicy foods.

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    Yoga, medication helps improve asthma symptoms




    Washington: A new study has suggested that meditation and yoga can be ‘helpful’ in improving asthma in urban adolescents.

    A new study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) shows that urban adolescents with asthma may experience worse outcomes when not using spiritual coping and often use complementary and alternative medicine, or integrative medicine, like prayer or relaxation, to manage symptoms.

    These findings by researchers could help physicians and other providers gain insight into additional ways to help pediatric populations self-manage chronic illnesses.


    The study, led by Sian Cotton, assistant professor in the department of family and community medicine, looked at urban adolescents dealing with asthma and uncovered the ways that they were both coping with their illness as well as ways coping methods affected their mental and physical health outcomes.

    In the spiritual struggles analyses, outcome variables included anxiety and depressive symptoms as well as quality of life. Researchers then determined the association between spiritual struggles and health outcomes after accounting for age, gender, ethnicity and asthma severity.

    "As hypothesized, religious or spiritual coping and secular coping predicted similar amounts of variance in these outcomes, similar to previous findings in adult populations, suggesting that spiritual coping is an important element to consider when caring for adolescents with asthma," said Cotton.

    In the second analysis, the same group of adolescents completed a survey looking at 10 forms of complementary and alternative medicine methods used for symptom management, including prayer, guided imagery, relaxation, meditation, yoga, massage, herbs, vitamins and rubs as well as dietary changes.

    "These findings show that this group of chronically ill adolescents is using complementary methods and finding them helpful," said Cotton.

    "Providers should consider discussing the use of complementary or alternative medicine with their patients with asthma to help improve outcomes.

    "These analyses point to findings that will help physicians care not only for patients with asthma but also for those with other chronic illnesses to ensure the best outcomes physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, producing a better quality of life,” added Cotton.

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    How to prevent Back Pain with Yoga & Meditation



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    oga postures for back pain has been found very effective in helping to correct problems in the spotlight. If you suffer from back pain, click the following article will give you some useful yoga postures for back pain.

    Yoga has become one of the best forms of exercise, because of its ability to penetrate the heart of the problem. Yoga does not eliminate problems in the region, but goes beyond the obvious, and select the kernel directly, roots, where the first occurrence of the problem. Often, the disease is usually the main reason expressed deep made its way to the surface in the form of these symptoms. One of the common ailments people suffer from back pain, and there are yoga poses that can provide assistance. In this article we will examine how best yoga postures for back pain. Continue reading if you suffer from this problem and wants to take this course without taking into account the possibility of synthetic drugs.

    Yoga postures for back pain

    For those who have experienced problems with back pain knows that it can be very painful. In addition to general malaise, back pain walking movements of lifting and stretching, and thus affect their normal activities the day. Yoga exercises after your return to help treat the pain effectively. Continue reading about yoga for back pain.

    Yoga Poses for children

    Pull the knees shoulder width, but the thumbs touch at the back.

    Now we can go in the chest by the gap between the knees and bring the forehead and chest on the ground.Extend your arms and pull your shoulders, armpits and hands.

    Spread your fingers apart as possible.

    Take an alternative to touch your knees together for others to sit on your heels, toes are tapping
    Based on the hips and chest to remove the pan from the ground.

    Extend the arms back on line or heels.

    A post in the rug and keep the same distance between the shoulders and legs.

    leaned forward and slowly move your body in the thorax and abdomen resting on the hips.

    Bend your arms so your elbows are locked to each other and make your hand into a fist. Do not lock your knees.

    Relax, neck, head and back and breathe in and out in 20-30 is expected to perform the exercises again.

    As if there are problems with lower back problems with pain and upper back. Fortunately, there are several yoga postures for back pain at the top. Here are some yoga postures for back pain, which can be used.

    Dogs Poses

    1.Place your hands and feet on the ground, palms held out.

    2. Place 10-12 inches the distance between your feet shoulder width apart in his hands.

    3. Now, arch your back (but not under pressure) and to lift the rear in the air, the body has a reverse “V”.

    4. Let your head hang loose from the body. For the neck tense.

    5. Try the tension in your hands, as if trying to push down on the ground.

    6. You will feel the pressure in the foot.

    7. Inhale and exhale with 10 points.

    8. This is equivalent to completely relax your back.

    Dog Cat Pose

    1.To sit on a chair with feet on the ground.

    2. Put your hands on your hips (not bent) and back straight.

    3. Now consider the realization of a new integrated breath.

    4. This show dog.

    5. For the position, the curve of the spine is complete looked at his feet. Bend your elbows and exhale.

    6. Alternative to throw 10 times to complete the return.

    These yoga postures for the position of back pain are also used yoga to lose weight, you know? But also try these Yoga exercises, find immediate relief of back pain.

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    Yoga for Diabetics



    A successful diabetes treatment will aim at eliminating the real cause of the disease and will help in achieving overall health of the patient.

    Advantages

    Yoga is an extremely useful method for dealing with diabetes. It can outdo conventional diabetes treatment which as a result makes diet control and weight reduction much easy.
    It aids in reducing stress-hormones to a considerable level and enhances the functioning of pancreas.
    It also helps in standardizing your immune system.
    Particularly, in NIDDM type of diabetes, yoga helps in doing away with your need to take drugs or insulin.
    And, in IDDM type of diabetes, yoga may help in trimming down on your need of insulin and drug and will further stabilize it.

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    What are the common mistakes in Yoga Practice? How to Prevent Common Yoga Mistakes




    If you are just starting to practice yoga, learn yoga and how to avoid common mistakes will become your workout much more enjoyable. This article gives you some tips for beginners to yoga.

    Getting Started

    The most common mistake yoga can clarify what you expected from your study of yoga asanas (postures). Know what you want from your yoga routine is the key to successful training practices. Want to improve your flexibility? Want to reduce your stress level? Are you interested in yoga for weight loss? There are many different yoga styles, so it’s a good idea of what you want to achieve essential

    If possible, you may want to take classes in a guide for living so you can get personal assistance in learning to perform the asanas correctly. If this is not an option, however, there are many different yoga DVDs are available to help you get started. Try to hire some local video store to see what appeals to you before you start building your library of training.

    Remember to breathe

    Yoga forget to breathe fairly common error that make new when it comes to take charge attitude. They concentrate so hard to try to physically perform the asana finish their breath without realizing it. However, proper breathing is essential if we are to achieve maximum benefits from your yoga practice. Pranayama Yoga term regulation of breathing, improves and strengthens the respiratory system, increase vitality and energy levels. yogic breathing properly can help reduce anxiety and panic attacks and reducing high blood pressure.

    Staying safe

    Yoga may seem easy from a distance, but it is important to follow certain precautions to avoid injury. For example, neck injuries are a common problem among those who are trying to promote your yoga practice is also far beyond their skill level. When your neck is usually very tight, either by lack of exercise or stress, short tight muscles. It restricts your ability to get his head to his chest. I made a strong neck in supporting shoulder or other similar situation can cause the cervical discs bulge or herniate. This damage may take many months to heal.

    Bikram Yoga, a style of yoga practiced in Fahreheit 105 degrees 40% humidity, carries special risks for the new yoga. A lot of drinking water to stay hydrated and avoid eating several hours before the class. Use the clothing as little as possible, notify the guide immediately if you start feeling like you’re going to faint.

    Yoga is a great way for pregnant women to keep fit, but it is important to follow specific routine prenatal yoga practice traditional yoga place. For example, doctors recommend that pregnant women avoid postures that stretch the abdominal muscles too. Pregnancy Hormone relaxin, which helps the uterus to expand, also acts on the connective tissue to become pregnant are more likely to tear or muscle tension.

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