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“The mind is everything. What you think you become” Buddha To perceive things better is an observation. The observation unfolds the entire reality of the mind and body as well as bring perfect repose to both every time, with practise. The real wisdom that brings real changes in one’s life would be come through this observation only. Observation is the one and only tool that will control  the three folds of the mind-stuff for the higher state of existence/super consciousness/ no-mind. This is the teaching of Buddha. Along with the physical process there is the psychic process, the mind and it comprises of four processes such like as conscious, perception, sensation and reaction. The Mind comprises of three layers; the conscious, the unconscious and the super-conscious. All of these layers have different functions to perform within the body. Conscious mind always brings about our ego- the ‘I’ and has an awareness of the objects within; and takes in raw material from the a...

Karn-Pid asana is the fourth asana among in the series of four asanas of bending and stretching of spine. Benefits are the same as that of Hal-asana, Sarvang asana and Uttana-pad asana. Four asana are prescribed for the purpose of entire body growth, to make supple and strong spine, to increase the supply of blood/blood circulation towards spine and head. It supports in increasing height if practiced in childhood. Karn-Pid asana draws the blood toward neck, face, brain and cervical. It cures cervical pain if it is started prior to the onset of disease, but in the case of serious conditions avoid this asana.  All of these asanas are good for physical growth, hormones growth and for stamina, sound sleep and concentration. Our youth completely depends upon spine which holds the entire nervous system, Nadis (astral tubes made up of astral matter that carry prana urja), arteries and veins. The body is filled with numerous Nadis that draws the pranic urja in through these N...

Hal asana is the third asana among in the series and best asana to keep spine strong. The variations of the Hal-asana (plough asana) bend and stretch each part of the spine and body’s muscles in turn. It prevents early ossification of the vertebral bone and so keeps one young and active, furthermore, it keeps one from becoming humpbacked. Practicing Hal-asana has many benefits like removing all kinds of diseases of intestine, stomach, pulmonary (of relating to the lungs) and the brain. It is very good for brain as it keeps activating neurons in to action. Grief, mental distress, lack of enthusiasm, irregular breathing and inflexibility all of these health issues would be cured by Hal-asana. Hal asana covers entire body’s organs, especially the neck, spine and brain and helps to keep hormones in balance. Hal-asana draws the blood towards neck, brain and cervical. Cortex is the part of the brain which is accountable for human abilities of memory, language, interpretation, inform...

Source: Doon Public School Hoshiarpur  Sarvang asana is the second asana among four asana series; known as the king of all the asanas, or mysterious asana among entire asanas of yoga, its name ‘Sarv’(all) has also been attributed to   wonderful results like   removing all kinds of diseases of intestine, stomach, pulmonary(of relating to the lungs) and brain. Sarvang asana is well known as a panacea (a cure-all sort of diseases), increases potency, prevent early ossification of the vertebral bones, and good for brain as it keeps activates neurons into action. Sarvang asana, cures thyroid glands (the thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland located at the front of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx in the neck); metabolism and growth hormones (a bilobate endocrine gland on each side of the trachea, connected below the larynx by a thin isthmus of tissue, the secretion of which regulates the rate of metabolism and body growth).    The thyroid gland...

Today, we are starting four asanas series of which comprises with Uttana-pad asana, Sarvang asana, Hal asana and Karn-Pid asana that would help you to gain adequate sleep, hormones growth, moreover, it keeps spine strong and flexible. The growth of hormones, indispensable for the repair and restoration process of the body. This process to which being carried out during sleep. The hormones (growth hormone and testosterone) are secreted during sleep and that of keeping the body healthy and with sufficient energy for day’s activity. This is the natural mechanism of the body and being required seven to eight hours sleep within twenty four hours cycle. Melatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland of the brain; and in fact, being responsible for regulating sleep cycles as it is to be produced after sunset or during sleeping, as two hours before a person goes to sleep. So, for a sound sleep at night to be ensure adequate melatonin production in the body. So let's start f...

In the previous articles we have learnt about the major Prana-vayu within the body named as Prana, Udana (uddiyan), Samana, Vyana and Apana. Today, in a brief succinct manner article deals with Prana-vayu along with the former four Vayu, of which already being discussed in the previous articles. Scientific research describes that prana/cosmic energy is a multidimensional energy comprising of electromagnetic, photonic, thermal and mental energies which permeates all living beings and matter that exist in the insentient world which initiates motion and growth circle by circle. Our entire biological system including the brain, the earth and the Universe itself work on the same frequencies. Prana energy keeps the flow through the Nadis (Nadis are the astral tubes built up of astral matter which carry psychic currents) of that which cannot be seen by naked eyes and these Nadis are quite different from nerves, arteries and vein. One can easily enhance the power of all seven c...

In the previous article we have learnt about Samana-vayu and its working and benefits. Today, in a brief but succinct manner article deals with the Udana-vayu. For seeker who wish to cut through the dross, some efforts of the will be required. Udana-vayu is the fourth Prana-vayu among five Prana-vayu in the body and as it positioned in the throat with a circular flow round the neck/throat chakra, upward to the head. Udana-vayu has the function to hold us up third eye and crown chakra, udana keeps the energy’ flow towards the third eye and crown chakra and manifestation spiritual growth. While vyana keeps the flow out of the entire body and expanding to the seven auric body.  Samana-vayu (see previous article) keeps the flow in the navel area in clockwise direction to keep the fire running smoothly and apana keeps the flow downward as it maintains the waste material out of the body to ensure the body is in a state of balance. The energy of palms, feet, others chakras o...

V yana-Vayu is the one of five major Prana Vayu in the body and including sub-prana (naga, kurma, Devadatta and dhananjaya) and known as the dynamic force behind all of the chakras, auric bodies, meridian, heart and the mind.  Major Prana-Vayus are the subdivisions of life force; and while, Sub-prana Vayu dwell in small area of organs, but of doing major role to unite with the five major Prana-vayu i.e. Prana, Uddiyan, Vyana, Samana and Apana. All of these prana of assigning relevant work to perform and coordinates the others prana within body. Vyana-vayu being balanced three lower chakras and three upper chakras and to be influenced all layers of the body known as physical layer, etheric layer, vital layer, astral layer, lower mental/auric layer, higher mental/ auric body and spiritual auric body. So, Vyana-Vayu influences not only the internal body but also the outer body (seven auric body layers). Vyana-Vayu has its own importance as it controls muscula...

In the previous article we have learned about ‘Apana-Vayu’ and its working and benefits. Apana-Vayu, when it is strong and balanced provides the foundation for a healthy body and mind, in turn providing the way to Samana-vayu to keep the body in balanced state. In this article we will talk about Samana-vayu. Samna Vayu (balancing air) is one of the five prana Vayu in the body among Parana, Udana, Vyana, Samana and Apana. Samna Vayu is a centralizing force of energy that draws from the boundary of stomach to the navel and of spiralling movements around the navel area or Manipuri chakra/solar plexus in a clockwise direction to maintain the processing and assimilation of all that is taken in the body, whether it be food or emotions. Samana Vayu unites both prana Vayu and Apana Vayu of two energies together in the navel/ Manipur chakras which is then used to purify Agni/fire within the body. Here, three energy forces are working together to uplift the kundalini Shakti/energy towar...

In the Previous article we have learned about the importance of air circulation in human body; its working and benefits. If you have been with us since we’ve started communication with you all through this blog, you must have came across the “Youvan Tatva ke Sadhan” Series. Just as Youvan Tatva ke Sadhan series stresses upon the importance of proper blood circulation in body in order to keep it young and kicking; The series on Vayu asanas series stresses upon the importance of proper air circulation in body. This article is the last one in the series of “Youvan Tatva ke Sadhan” asanas and has been intentionally placed/published in an odd order for a reason. Ancient Indians believed that our body is comprised of 5 basic elements i.e. Water, Air, Fire, Earth and Space. These five elements work in conjunction of each other in a synchronous way. According to them whenever these elements are out of balance, the body has problems. The first element i.e Water is everywhere in our...