tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13115765189937680552024-02-02T09:32:16.950-08:00Yoga SamayJust breathe..Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-36081024501766398522013-04-09T08:30:00.000-07:002013-04-09T08:52:37.057-07:00Healthy Juices<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Carrot Juice :</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtV747UBuwk">For Healthy Digestion</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVQSx1A5PiQ">For Anti-aging</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FFlKZ3guGU">For Healthy Body Cleanse</a> </b></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-88112773729820044982012-07-08T15:55:00.002-07:002012-07-08T16:02:30.869-07:00Yoga Asanas for Hair Fall<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Hair fall is a common problem in all human beings due to the cause of poor blood circulation, stress, depression, tension, indigestion, skin problems like dandruff, hair loss during pregnancy, medical and hair treatments, hormonal imbalance and Lack of balanced diet. So, concentrate on food that are rich in proteins, iron, silica, vitamin C, zinc etc.,</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Food listed below help in reducing hair fall:</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">carrots, eggs, fish, whole grains, soy milk, yogurt, dry fruits like almonds, raisins, dates, fruits like oranges, strawberries, lemon, g</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">reen vegetables like cucumber, green peppers, beans, leafy vegetables like amaranthus leaves, spinach. Raw consumption of vegetables gives more nutrients than cooked vegetables.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><u>Asanas</u> :</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Note : Beginner's Level poses - B, Intermediate Level poses - I, Advanced Level poses - Adv</span></span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Thunderbolt pose / Vajrasana (B)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Hare pose / Shashankasana (B)</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><u>Standing poses</u> :</span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Downward Facing Dog pose / Adho Mukha Svanasana (B)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Standing Forward Bend pose / Uttanasana (B)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Wide Legged Forward Bend pose / Prasarita Padottanasana (B)</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><u>Back Bends</u> :</span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Half Wheel pose / Ardha Chakrasana (B)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Camel pose / Ustrasana (I)</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><u>Supine poses</u> :</span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Leg Lock pose / Pavanmuktasana (B)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Bridge pose / Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (B)</span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><u>Inversions</u> :</span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Shoulder Stand pose / Salamba Sarvangasana (I)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Plow pose / Halasana (I)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Hand stand pose / Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Adv)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Supported Head stand pose / Salamba Sirsasana (Adv)</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><u>Pranayama</u> :</span></span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Breathe of fire / Kapal Bhati pranayama</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Alternate Nostril Breathing / Anulom-Vilom pranayama</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">OM kar Chanting / Udgeeth pranayama</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Bellows Breathing / Bhastrika pranayama</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Dyna Meditation</span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><u>Home Remedies </u>:</span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> Mix 2 to 3 tbsps of curd, 3 drops of lemon and one egg without yolk. Apply the mixture to the scalp and keep it for 20 minutes.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">2 tbsps of fenugreek seeds soak it in 2 tbsps of curd overnight. Next day, make it a smooth paste. Apply to the scalp and keep it for 30 minutes.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">1 tbsp of Guntagalara (Ayurvedam powder) plus 1 tbsp of Amla powder mix with water. Apply the mixture and stay for 20 minutes.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">For best result, apply one egg without yolk to the scalp weekly twice.</span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Note : If you know any other remedy please let me know. I will add it with your name. </span></span></div>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-41488139933197473442012-06-14T11:20:00.000-07:002012-07-08T09:07:46.608-07:00Yoga Asanas for High Blood Pressure<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Easy pose / Sukhasana (B)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Head to Knee pose / Janu Shirsasana (B)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Seated Forward Bend pose / Paschimottanasana (B)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Fire Log pose / Agnistambhasana (B)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Hero pose / Virasana (I)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Down Facing Hero pose / Adho Mukha Virasana (I)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Cat pose / Bidalasana (B)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend pose / Upavistha Konasana (I)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Half Spinal Twist pose / Ardha Matsyendrasana (B)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Diamond pose / Vajrasana (B)</span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><u>Standing Poses</u> :</span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Big Toe pose / </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Padangusthasana (I)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Standing Forward Bend pose / </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Uttansana (B)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Downward Facing Dog pose / Adho Mukha Svanasana (B)</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><u>Supine Poses</u> :</span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Bridge pose / Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (B)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Reclining Big Toe pose / Supta Padangusthasana (I)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Wind Relieving pose / Pavanamuktasana (B)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Double Leg Raises pose / Uttanpadasana (B)</span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><u>Prone Poses</u> :</span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Bow pose / Dhanurasana (B)</span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><u>Restorative Poses</u> :</span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Child pose / Balasana (B)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Cobbler pose / Supta Baddha Konasana (B)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Corpse pose / Shavasana (B)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Reclining Hero pose / Supta Virasana (I)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Legs up the wall pose / Viparita Karani (B)</span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><u>Cautions</u> :</span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Down Facing Dog pose / Adho Mukha Svanasana - Support head on a Bolster / Pillow / Block</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Warrior pose 1 / Veerabhadrasana 1</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Warrior pose 2 / Veerabhadrasana 2</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Warrior pose 3 / Veerabhadrasana 3</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Extended Side Angle pose / Utthita Parsvakonasana</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Extended Triangle pose / Utthita Trikonasana- Turn head to gaze downward</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Intense Side Stretch pose / Parsvottanasana - Avoid full forward bend</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">High Lunge pose / Alanasana</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Shoulder Stand pose / Sarvangasana</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Plow pose / Halasana</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Tree pose / Vrksasana - Avoid raise arms overhead</span></span></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-15969264947802087812012-06-07T09:48:00.000-07:002012-07-08T09:08:17.987-07:00Yoga Asanas for Hamstrings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Note : Beginner Level poses - B, Intermediate Level poses - I, Advance Level poses - Adv<br />
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<u>Sitting Poses</u> :<br />
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<li>Staff pose / Dandasana (B)</li>
<li>Head to Knee pose / Janu Shirsasana (B)</li>
<li>Seated Wide Legged Straddle pose / Upavistha Konasana (I)</li>
<li>Monkey pose / Hanumanasana (Adv)</li>
<li>Compass pose / Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana (Adv)</li>
</ul>
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<u>Standing Poses</u> :</div>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Standing Forward Bend pose / Uttanasana (B)</li>
<li>Triangle pose / Trikonasana (B)</li>
<li>Wide Legged Forward Bend pose / Prasaritta Padottanasana (B)</li>
<li>Lizard pose / Utthan Pristhasana (I)</li>
<li>Extended side angle pose / Utthita parsvakonasana (B, Variations - I)</li>
<li>Pyramid pose / Parsvottanasana (B, Variations - I)</li>
<li>Half Moon pose / Ardha Chandrasana (I)</li>
<li>Revolved Triangle pose / Parivrtta Trikonasana (I)</li>
<li>Revolved Half Moon pose / Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana (Adv)</li>
</ul>
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<u>Supine Poses</u> :</div>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Happy Baby pose / Ananda Balasana (B)</li>
<li>Reclined Big Toe pose / Supta Padangusthasana (B)</li>
<li>Plow pose / Halasana (I)</li>
<li>Sleeping Vishnu pose / Anantasana (I)</li>
</ul>
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<u>Arm Balance Poses</u> :</div>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Firefly pose / Tittibhasana (Adv)</li>
</ul>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-14839471817542287472012-06-07T08:36:00.000-07:002012-07-08T09:08:47.356-07:00Yoga Asanas for Hips<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<u>Sitting Poses</u> :</div>
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<li>Bound Angle pose / Baddha Konasana</li>
<li>Head to Knee pose / Janu Shirsasana</li>
<li>Knee to Ankle pose / Agnistambhasana</li>
<li>Lotus pose / Padmasana</li>
<li>Garland pose / Malasana</li>
<li>Cow Face pose / Gomukhasana</li>
<li>Pigeon pose / Eka Pada Rajakapotasana</li>
<li>Seated Wide Legged Straddle pose / Upavistha Konasana</li>
</ul>
<u>Standing Poses</u> :<br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Eagle pose / Garudasana</li>
<li>Extended side angle pose / Utthita Parsvakonasana</li>
<li>Extended Triangle pose / Utthita Trikonasana</li>
<li>Warrior 2 pose / Veerabhadrasana 2</li>
<li>Half Moon pose / Ardha Chandrasana</li>
<li>Standing Forward Bend pose / Prasarita Padottanasana</li>
<li>Lizard pose /Utthan Pristhasana</li>
</ul>
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<u>Supine Poses</u> :</div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Happy Baby pose / Ananda Balasana</li>
<li>Cobbler pose / Supta Baddha Konasana</li>
</ul>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-43241880432432936872012-06-01T13:45:00.000-07:002012-06-01T16:38:16.236-07:00Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breathing)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The sanskrit word "Bhastrika" means "Bellows".<br />
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<u>Duration</u> : Minimum : 2 minutes, Maximum : 5 minutes<br />
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<u>Cures</u> : Coughs, Allergy, Asthma, Throat Infection, Thyroid, Headaches, Tonsils, Cold, Nasal Blockages, Diabetes, Sinus, Eye, Ear, Throat, Mouth, Brain, Nose, Tooth problems<br />
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<u>Process</u> :<br />
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>Sit in a comfortable asana like Sukhasana/ Padmasana/ <a href="http://www.devismusing.blogspot.com/search/label/Vajrasana%20%2F%20Thunderbolt%20Pose">Vajrasana</a> or on a chair</li>
<li>Keeping the torso, neck and head erect</li>
<li>Close the mouth</li>
<li>Place the hands on the knees with palms facing up or in gyan mudra (i.e., index and thumb fingers are touching each other)</li>
<li>Breathe in through the both nostrils forcefully, till the lungs are full and the diaphragm is stretched</li>
<li>Breathe out forcefully too, but the abdominal cavity does not blow up due to the air breathed in</li>
<li>After finishing one round, relax and take a few slow and deep breathe</li>
<li>While practicing this pranayama a hissing sound will produce</li>
<li>30 strokes = 1 round. So, can do 2 to 3 rounds daily for good results</li>
</ol>
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<u>Short cut</u> : Breathe in (Pooranaka) and Breathe out (Rechaka) are done with the same amount of force.</div>
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<u>Who should not do</u> :</div>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Heart aliments, Hernia, Vertigo and HBP patients should avoid this pranayama.</li>
<li>Person with poor lungs capacity should avoid.</li>
<li>Head cold, Earaches, Chronic respiratory imbalances, Pregnancy, Schizophrenia and other Mental imbalances should avoid this breathing exercise.</li>
</ul>
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<u>Things to Remember</u> :</div>
</div>
<div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>If you feel dizzy or nauseous should slow down immediately and return to normal breathe.</li>
<li>Who suffering with Acute respiratory disorders should not start with this pranayama. They should start with <a href="http://www.devismusing.blogspot.com/search/label/Anulom%20Vilom%20Pranayama%20%2F%20Alternate%20Nostril%20Breathing">Anulom-Vilom Pranayama</a>.</li>
<li>In summer season, reduce the number of reputations, Can do only 1 or 2 minutes.</li>
</ul>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-90662685151424481202012-06-01T12:39:00.000-07:002012-06-01T12:39:40.004-07:00Bhramari Pranayama<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The sanskrit word "Bhramari" means "Humming black bee".<br />
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<u>Duration</u> : Minimum : 11 times, Maximum : 21 times<br />
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<u>Cures</u> : Mental Stress, Fatigue, HBP, Agitation, Heart Diseases, Migraine, Paralysis, Ears, Nose, Eyes, Mouth problems, Diabetes, Depression, Acidity, Tonsil, Tired, Asthma, Anxiety, Thyroid problems, Respiratory Diseases</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-86490667348109641412012-06-01T12:25:00.002-07:002012-06-01T12:25:30.889-07:00Shitali Pranayama<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The sanskrit word "Shitali" means "Cool".<br />
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<u>Cures</u> : Tumor, Jaundice, Skin Diseases, Acidity, Indigestion, Constipation, Gangrene, Leprosy</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-81629700056422779962012-06-01T12:17:00.000-07:002012-06-08T12:48:42.949-07:00Kapal Bhati Pranayama (Breathe of Fire)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The sanskrit word "Kapal" means "Skull" and "Bhati" means "Shine".<br />
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<u>Duration</u> : Minimum - 5 minutes, Maximum - 10 minutes<br />
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<u>Cures</u> : Kidney problems, Skin problems, Eye problems, Diabetes, Sugar, BP, Obesity, Chronic and Acute diseases, Asthma, Respiratory troubles, Constipation, Allergies, Heart, Lungs and Brain Diseases, Digestive Disorders<br />
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<u>Process</u> :<br />
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>Sit in a Sukhasana or Padmasana</li>
<li>keep the spine tall and the hands resting on the knees</li>
<li>Keep the face in relax manner</li>
<li>Breath in deeply through the both nostril, filling the lungs with full of air</li>
<li>Breath out through the nostrils with the forceful contraction of belly muscles quickly. The air is pushed out of lungs by contraction of the diaphragm</li>
<li>After done, relax and take a few long and deep breaths </li>
<li>30 exhalations = 1 set. So, can do 3 sets daily for good results</li>
</ol>
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<u>Short cut</u> : "Inhale" (Pooranaka) normally and "Exhale"(Rechaka) forcefully.</div>
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<u>Benefits</u> :</div>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>This pranayama clears the skull, sinus and respiratory tract</li>
<li>Helps to remove toxins</li>
<li>Reduces fat in the abdominal region</li>
<li>Gives peace and stable mind</li>
<li>It expands the capacity of the digestive system, circulation system and respiratory system</li>
</ul>
</div>
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<u>Who should not do</u> : </div>
<div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Women during menstrual periods and pregnancy should avoid.</li>
<li>Avoid after overeating.</li>
<li>If there is a pain in belly or chest or fever or headache should avoid.</li>
<li>Do not practice if there is any serious injury in the respiratory tract.</li>
<li>Avoid when you have any nasal congestion like a head cold or ear infection.</li>
</ul>
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<u>Things to Remember</u> :</div>
</div>
<div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>People with heart diseases or HBP or Spondylosis or Slip disc or Hernia should do it slowly.</li>
<li>If you feel dizzy or nauseous should slow down immediately and return to normal breathe.</li>
<li>Who suffering with acute respiratory disorders should not start with Bhastrika or Kapal Bhati. Can start with <a href="http://www.devismusing.blogspot.com/search/label/Anulom%20Vilom%20Pranayama%20%2F%20Alternate%20Nostril%20Breathing">Aulom Vilom Pranayama</a></li>
</ul>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-39674966177224228722012-05-29T14:35:00.002-07:002012-05-29T14:37:56.129-07:00Ujjayi Pranayama (Victorious Breathe)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The word sanskrit "Ujjayi" means "Victorious". This pranayama is also known as "Hissing Breathe" or "Ocean Breathe" or "Psychic Breathe" .<br />
<u>Cures</u> : Thyroid, Heart Diseases, Asthma, Tonsil, Cold, Cough, Stress, Blood Pressure, Throat related problems, Snoring problem, Psychosomatic Diseases.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-73988821451816821872012-05-29T14:21:00.002-07:002012-05-29T14:23:39.054-07:00Anulom Vilom Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The word sanskrit "Anulom " means "Alternate ". This pranayama is also known as <a href="http://devismusing.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=PSswnDcBAAA.2aquvs8uhVL0LNZvLYKmOg.HXEYMCbh34QA4Xy7tBlZ_w&postId=7398882145181682187&type=POST">Nadishuddhi</a> or <a href="http://devismusing.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=PSswnDcBAAA.2aquvs8uhVL0LNZvLYKmOg.HXEYMCbh34QA4Xy7tBlZ_w&postId=7398882145181682187&type=POST">Nadi shodhan</a>.<br />
<u>Cures</u> : Heart Diseases, HBP, Sinus, Paralysis, Depression, Migraine, Stress, Mental Tension, Diabetes, Anxiety, Acidity, Obesity, Constipation, Flatulence, Headache, Allergy, Asthma, Parkinson, Snoring, Gastric Problem, Respiratory Problems, Cartilage, Arthritis, Heart Blockages, Vat - cuf - pit<br />
<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-69908123608976674332011-10-13T09:47:00.000-07:002012-05-16T14:40:06.759-07:00Marjariasana / Cat - Cow Pose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place your hands and knees on the mat</span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your shoulders are just over the wrists and hips are directly over the knees</span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you inhale, tilt the tailbone and pelvis up, let the spine curve downward, lift your head up stretch gently and look straight</span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you exhale, tilting the pelvis down, raising the spine up, pulling the chest and stomach in and try to touch your chin to your chest</span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do this pose for 9 times</span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Slowly, go to child pose ( as shown in the video Balasana / Child Pose), bring your chest down to rest on thighs</span></b></li>
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<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't force your chin to your chest</span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure your elbows should be straight</span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make sure your concentration on the posture</span></b></li>
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<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reduces lower back pain</span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Increases flexibility of spine</span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Relieves stiffness in spine and back</span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Relieves stress in neck and shoulder area</span></b></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Related Links:</b></span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://devismusing.blogspot.com/2011/06/child-pose-balasana.html">Balasana / Child Pose </a></b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://devismusing.blogspot.com/search/label/Bhujangasana%20%2F%20Cobra%20pose">Bhajangasana / Cobra Pose</a></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lie down on the mat with the face downwards</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stretch your legs so that your toes are flat down on the floor</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Place your hands at the sides of the body</b></span></b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Inhale slowly, raise your left leg up as high as possible and look straight</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hold the pose as long as you can</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>While exhaling, bring your leg down</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Repeat the same process to your right leg</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lie down on the mat with the face downwards</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>While Inhaling, try to raise your both the legs as high as possible and look straight</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hole the pose as long as you can</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Exhale slowly, bring your legs down towards the ground and relax</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Your whole body should be straight and stiff</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Repeat this asana atleast 2 to 3 times daily</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>At initial stage you can hold the pose for 5 to 8 seconds. While in regular practice you can hold for more seconds</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Make sure your concentration on the pose</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>It helps to cure chronic constipation</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>It helps to cure diabetes and prostate gland problems</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>It gives good effort to the whole body and helps to tone up spine, lungs, chest, neck and shoulder</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>This cures various abdominal troubles including problems in the area of kidneys, liver and pancreas</b></span></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-81078845109778844142011-07-18T11:35:00.000-07:002012-05-16T14:42:53.055-07:00Dhanurasana / Bow Pose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sleep on your stomach on the mat</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bend your knees to hold ankles with your hands</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Elevated your head and chest from the ground</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Pull your feet as further away as possible while inhaling </b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>While in pose, look up</b></span></b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hold the pose as long as you can</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Then come out of the pose while breathe out</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>After completed the pose for 3 times, ensure do Pavan muktasana ( as shown in the Pavan muktasana video)</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>At initial stage you can hold pose for 5 to 8 seconds. While in regular practice you can hold for more seconds</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Repeat it 3 times per a day</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Make sure your concentration on the pose</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Improves digestion</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Improves function of kidneys and liver</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Increases spinal strength and flexibility</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Helps from menstrual problems</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Improves blood circulation to heart and lungs</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Strengthens back muscles, thigh muscles and hips</b></span></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-1882266778508133552011-06-29T15:53:00.000-07:002012-05-16T14:58:02.222-07:00Ustrasana / Camel Pose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>First sit on the vajrasana ( as shown in the vajrasana video )</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Raise your knees hip width apart</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Place your palms on your waist</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Straightens your back up as you inhaling and then slowly lay your upper body down</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bring your hands down one at a time to hold on to your heels and push your chest forward as you exhaling</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hold the pose while breathe in and out deeply</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Come out of the pose slowly and relax with doing Child pose ( as shown in Balasana / Child pose video )</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Repeat it 2 to 3 times daily</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Make sure your concentration on the pose</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>At initial stage you can't do directly. So, you can do with the help of yoga blocks</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Improves spinal flexibility</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stretches the throat, chest and abdominal muscles</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stretches the ankles and thighs</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stimulates the organs of the abdomen and neck</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Relief from back problems</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://devismusing.blogspot.com/search/label/Balasana%20/%20Child%20Pose">Balasana / Child Pose</a></b></span></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-39488740938831801942011-06-27T11:38:00.000-07:002012-05-16T14:58:21.772-07:00Navasana / Boat Pose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sit on your knees, close to your chest and feet on the ground</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Elevate your knees and and hold them with your hands</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Straighten your back up and stretch your legs towards straight</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Extend your arms out forward or hold the lower part of your knees for balance</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hold the pose for a while and then c</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>ome out of the pose</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Do the pose at least 3 times per a day</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Initially you can hold the pose for 10 to 20 seconds. While in regular practice you can hold it for 1 minute</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The knees should be straight</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Make sure your concentration on the pose</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Strength in the abdomen</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stretches the upper thighs</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Improves digestion</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Helps from stress</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>It stimulates the kidneys</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Strengthens the hip and spine </b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Increases flexibility</b></span></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-91692634118789524262011-06-26T12:37:00.000-07:002012-07-08T09:11:17.879-07:00Rules for effective yoga<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For yoga practice, we need Comfortable clothing, Calm place and Yoga mat</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It is best to do the yoga in the early morning or late evening with an empty stomach</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It is better to do the yoga daily without any gap</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Start yoga with the warm up exercise so that your body and mind will relax</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Each pose consists of 3 stages</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1. Going into a pose 2. Holding a pose 3. Coming out of a pose</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">After coming out of a pose, you would have some rest with deep breathe rather than directly moving on next pose. At least give gap between each pose for 60 seconds</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Each posture requires combining the mind, body and breathing practices</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Inhale slowly, bend your chest, head, neck upwards with the help of palms</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hold in the asana as long as you can</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Exhale slowly, come to starting position and relax</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The elbows should be straight</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Retain your legs and toes in a straight line on the mat</b></span></b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>While in posture, focus your eyes towards the sky</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Make sure your concentration on the pose</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Daily do at least 2 to 3 times</b></span></b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Improves the digestion</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Strengthens the spine, chest, shoulders </b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stretches the arms and waist</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Decrease menstrual problems</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Increases flexibility</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Improves the oxygen and blood circulation</b></span></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-50701660769691411882011-06-21T11:09:00.000-07:002012-05-16T14:58:47.781-07:00Parivartita Chakrasana / Lateral Bending Pose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stand straight on the mat and relax the arms at the sides of the body</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Now, raise your hands in a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b> straight</b></span> line at the shoulder level</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Raise your right hand up and left hand down</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bend laterally to the left side, try to touch the right ear with the right upper arm and right palm facing towards the sky</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Keep your left hand loosely at the side of the body</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hold in the pose as long as you can </b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Now, slowly come up to the starting position and bring both hands down, </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>close your eyes and relax</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Repeat the same process for the right lateral bend</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ensure your knees, heels and feet are together and straight</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Keep your back straight and looking straight in front of you</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Initially, your shoulders and spine will ache or pain. In regular practice, pain will reduce</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Breathe normally</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Daily, do at least 2 to 3 times </b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Helps to reduce stomach fat</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Increases the lungs capacity</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stretches the arms and shoulders</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Reduces the fat at the sides of abdomen</b></span></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-76546771948612846222011-06-20T12:10:00.000-07:002012-05-16T14:18:47.751-07:00Balasana / Child Pose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sit in Vajrasana / Kneeling Pose ( as shown in the vajrasana video )</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Next, bring your torso to rest on the thighs and forehead on to the mat</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>You can place your arms in two different ways. Either bring your arms back alongside the thighs with the palms facing upwards or stretch your arms in front of you with the palms facing downwards</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Keep your big toes touches each other and back is straight</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Keep your head and neck in a straight line</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Can use block under the forehead.</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Breathe normally</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Relief from back pain</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stretches the arms and shoulders</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stretches the ankles and hips</b></span></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-58506806263923777432011-06-17T10:51:00.000-07:002012-05-15T12:51:52.618-07:00Tadasana with Finger lock / The Palm Tree Pose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stand Straight on the mat</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ensure your heels are touching each other and toes are somewhat spread apart</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lock the fingers of both hands</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Turn the palms, keep the hands below the novel</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>While inhaling, stretch the arms above the head. So that upper arms touches the ears</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stand on your toes and stretch the body upwards, while exhaling</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hold it in the pose as long as you can</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>While inhaling, bring your heels down</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bring your arms down, while exhaling</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>After asana, relax the whole body for 1 or 2 minutes</b></span></b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b></b></span>Daily, do at least 2 to 3 times</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Focus your eyes in front of you so that you can maintain balance in the posture for a longer time</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Make sure your concentration on the posture</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Initially, your heels will ache or pain. While in regular practice, it reduces the pain </b></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Benefits</u> :</b></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Removes constipation</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Improves height</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Reduces the tension</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Laxness disappears</b></span></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-86377139119401441482011-06-14T13:49:00.000-07:002012-05-15T12:54:42.195-07:00Tadasana / Mountain Pose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stand straight on the mat </b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ensure your big toes are touching each other and heels are somewhat spread apart</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Raise your chest and keep your back straight</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Relax the arms at the sides</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Breathe normally</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Knees must be straight</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ensure your head and neck in a straight line</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Focus your eyes in front of you. so that you can maintain balance in the pose for a longer time</b></span></b></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Benefits</u> :</b></span></div>
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<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Centers the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">body, </span></b></span>energy and the mind</span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Brings awareness of our alignment</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>It teaches the correct standing</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>It prepares for doing other postures</b></span></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122043490845388488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311576518993768055.post-23799718883290106662011-06-14T10:22:00.000-07:002012-05-15T12:57:34.957-07:00Gomukhasana / Cow -face Pose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sit in the Dandasana position ( as shown in the video )</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bend your right leg, and now left leg under the right knee. So that, y</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>our left heel touches the right buttock</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Now bend your right leg over the top of left leg. So that, your right heel touches the left buttock</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bring your right arm over the shoulder and bend the right elbow so that right palm rests on the upper back </b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bring your left arm out to the side, palm facing back and bend the left elbow and move the left hand behind your back palm facing out.</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Now try to hook your fingers together behind your back</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>So that, your right elbow pointed upwards and your left elbow pointed down.</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Release your hands and straighten your legs</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Now change the direction of your hands and legs a</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>nd repeat the same process</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Keep the attention on your breathe</b></span></b></span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>Keep your head and spine straight</b></span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>The left forearm should be parallel to the spine with the hand between the shoulder blades and via verse</b></span></b></span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Initially, it is not possible to connect your hands. so you can use a strap</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Place the strap in the right hand and let the strap hang behind your head and grab the other end with the left hand</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>While in regular practice, you can hold your fingers slowly.</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Reduces the tension in the neck and upper back</b></span></b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Stretches the shoulders</b></span></b></span></b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Increases the lungs capacity</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Opens the chest area</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>It stimulates the kidneys</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>If practiced for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>a minimum </b></span>10 minutes. it alleviates the tiredness</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></li>
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