Wednesday, December 10, 2008

YOGA ROLL LIVE IN EVERY MOVEMENT




YOGA ROLL LIVE IN EVERY MOVEMENT
When one of us decides to pursue the study of Yoga, we find ourselves living and learning Yoga every day. On or off the mat, Yoga students can apply their practice to the many lessons life has to offer. The result of all this learning, and applying Yogic principles to life, is a major leap in self-improvement.You can learn from your past, live the present moment in harmony, and plan your future, with an improved perspective of each. Past, present, and future are valuable, but each is important in a different way.Let's first address the past. Many people are "prisoners" to their past. When you look at past lessons, mistakes, and set-backs, each is as valuable as any form of higher education. This becomes life experience, and you should make the most of any form of education; otherwise you are wasting your life experiences, twice - first by learning them, and then later by regretting, blaming, and second guessing yourself. On top of this, you can create poor mental, physical, and spiritual health.This is the exact opposite from what you are taught in a Yoga class. Yoga teaches you to unify these components of health, and this will enable you to improve your entire being. Put past worries, adversity, and pains behind you.You can save them in a "mental file," much like a valuable book. This teaches you not to repeat the same mistake twice. Remember that the past is filled with accomplishments, too. If you can read these words, you must be accomplishing quite a bit.Be fair with yourself and try not to be so critical. Let go of guilt and forgive yourself for being human. If you start to sink into deep dark past regrets, practice pranayama; breath awareness is the key to bringing you into the present.
YOGA ROLL LIVEIN EVERY MOVEMENT
This is much similar to what you might do when holding an asana for an extended time during your Yoga practice. This will also allow you to focus on the most important time of all – the present moment.The present is the time for action, and you must be proactive in order to succeed in life. Good reactions will save your life, but proactive behavior requires planning, innovation, vision, and perseverance. You must focus on the present to see opportunities which are right in front of you.Life is filled with many obstacles and you have to be ready for the daily challenge. You cannot change the past, but you can change the present and future. Every successful person has faced criticism, failure, and self-doubt.When you let negative thoughts into your heart and mind, you cannot think clearly. You cannot act now, and this affects your ability to plan for the future. How can you visualize success, if you are letting fear and self-doubt control your life?Fill your mind with passion that motivates you to step forward and plan your future. When you meditate, take the time to visualize your success, achievements, and goals as vividly as possible. When you practice meditation and Yoga in this way, you will find yourself enjoying life, helping others, and on your path to success.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

OMKARASANA:


OMKARASANA:
This asana is most precious and having spiritual values. Chanting of OMKARA is believed to clean body and mind. This asana is a symbolic representation to provide spiritual, physical and mental discipline.
Technique
1. Perform Eka pada sirsasana
2 . After performing Eka Pada sirsasana, stretched leg should be folded and locked just below the shoulder. The entire body balance should be on the palms. The body should be straight and erect.
3. Stay in this position for about 10 to 20 seconds with even breathing and slowly come back to the normal position. Perform apposite side same manner.
Therapeutic Advantages
1. As the name itself suggests, this exercise provides physical and mental discipline . This asana no only cures physical disorders but also cures mental disorders.
2. This asana helps to increase memory power and mental sharpness. Most useful for children and students.
3. It provides strength to the shoulder and tones up the entire physical structure of the body.

RAJAKAPOTASANA:


RAJAKAPOTASANA:

Raja kapota means the king of pigeons. This is a very attractive but difficult pose. The chest is pushed forward like that of a strutting pigeon, hence this name.

1. Lie full length on thefloor on the stomach, bend the elbows and place the palms on the floor on either side of the waist.
2. Exhale, lift the head and trunk up and back by stretching the arms fully, without moving the pubic region and the legs, Remain in this postion for a few seconds, breathing normally.
3. Exhale, bend the knees and lift the feet up. The body weight will be felt by the pelvic region and the thighs. Take a few breaths.
4. Taking pressure on the right hand, lift the left hand and with a fast and deep exhalation swing the left arm back from the shoulder and catch hold of the left knee-cap. Take a few breaths. Again with a fast and deep exhalaion, swing the right arm back from the shoulder and grip the right knee-cap with the right hand.
5. Raise the chest and using the hold on the knees as a lever stretch the spine and neck still further back unitl the head rests on the soles and heels. Keep the feet togheter and the kneers as close to each other as possible.
6. Maintain the pose as lobg as you can for about 15 seconds. As the spine and chest arte fully extended while the abdomen is pressed against the grougnd, breathing will be very fast and difficult and a stay of about 15 seconds will seem like an age. The pose closely resembles Lagu Vajrasana, the difference being that the body now rests on the pelovic region and the thinghs, instead of on the legs from the knees to the toes.
7. 7 Stretch the legs straight again. Let go of the knees and bring the palms in front on the floor one by one. If both hands are released simultaneously, due to the tension of the spine one is apt to fall on the face and hurt oneself. After resting the palms by one in front, rest the chest on the floor and relax.
8. If this is difficult, place the palms on the floor and rest the crown of the head on the feet.

EFFECTS:
In Kapotasana the lumbar region of the spine feels the stretch. In Rajakapotasana on the other hand, both the lumbar and the dorsal regions of the spine benefit by it. The neck and shoulder muscles are fullystretched and exercised.As the weight of the body falls on the pubic region, more blood circulates there so that the region is kept healthy. The abdominal organs are pressed against the floor and so are masssaged. The abdominal organs are pressed against the floor and so are massaged. The thyroids, parathyroids, adrenals and the gonads receive a copious and rich supply of blood and this ensures increaased vitality. The asana is recommended for disorders of the urinary system. Along with Kandasana and Supta Trivikramasana, Rajakapotasana is recommended for controlling sexual desire.