Life + Yoga = Yogantastic

Pr a n a yama is the principal constituent of yoga, it is as known as the life-force of yoga and can be done by various different breathe control methods, it enhances the strength of pranas and the nervous system, so that aspirant can easily and promptly will be able to reach a higher state of existence. Pranayama has two aspects, physical and mental and both are synchronized well for spiritual advancement that might give directions to true wisdom. Pranayama provides benefits that prolongs life, as it supply more oxygen to brain which adds more alertness, and lightness in the body comes when the flow of the prana is increasing in the subtle Nadis; along with other organs of the body; heart, lungs and spine also benefit. Pranayama comprises of three main parts i.e. puraka-to breathe in and fill the lungs with air, kumbhaka have got to hold the breath within capacity and the last part is called as Rechaka-breathe out. Kumbhaka is an extremely important aspect of pranayama ...

“Decay is inherent in all conditioned things, work out your own salvation, with diligence” – Buddha By this Buddha meant that all conditioned things in this world are bound to change. Whether it is happiness or unhappiness that all are bound to decay sooner or later. Our happiness which depends on the conditioned deeds sure to be short lived. Needs are lucid that bound to change.   Every person has a different perspective towards the happiness in their life. Our mind is agitated and restless when engaged with sprouted temptation and becomes more active to pursue it and ignores the source present deep within. Happiness lies within us we just need to become aware of this happiness inside, allow our smiles to reflect the true emblem of the wealth that lies within us. Heightened awareness brings aspirant closer to reality. While, Restlessness brings one closer to a more restlessness state of existence. Sickness free body, trauma free memory, tremble free breath and inhibition...

Meditation brings the deepest of deepest rest and will make you more awaken within. Meditation removes all unhealthy bonds from the core of the mind and brings harmony to the soul, body and mind.   Definitely, you will find yourself more dynamic in all activities that you have decided performing for a day. Devotion is just like a flower that is blooming inside and meditation without devotion cannot be possible. Let the beam of devotion be in its fullest form and allow you to flourish. Creativity springs up when you are relaxed and composed and you can easily gain a tranquil state of mind by meditation which in turn can improve the quality of your life. Each thought you have, informs only your energy, then that energy manifests into your experiences and wisdom. Energy flows where thought and emotion flows, have you ever noticed that where interest is involved the mind can easily remember the minutest of details. The mind requires activity in order to maintain the fl...

All humans essentially desire happiness. The root of the true happiness is existent in a state of consciousness of one in which the secrets of happier, healthier and well-being have opened to those ones who perceive things easily after meditation. Yoga is not merely exercise, but a way towards overall harmony of body, mind and spirit. The union with the self is yoga that rejuvenates aspirant’s entire system. When you meditate you are bringing harmony within yourself. You are influencing the subtle layers of creation along with the subtle bodies of all the different levels of existence in creation. During meditation the body draws more prana energy from the universe. Breathe creates a flow of energy in the body. In the nostrils Ida (negative, cool), Pingla (positive, hot) and Sushumna (neutral) flow of energy is created, like the negative and positive currents in an electrical circuit. At this point Ida and Pingla cease altogether and the central point (Sushumna) blends b...

Hath yoga comprises of seven practices that gets the aspirant to attain not only internal purification of the body but also external. The words hatha has two Sanskrit’s syllables, Ha means sun and Tha means moon. Sun and moon are related to the major Nadis Ida and Pingla; Ida is a lunar Nadi and Pingla is a solar Nadi, connected to the left and right nostrils respectively. Nadis are the astral tubes that carry psychic currents and the body is filled with such innumerable Nadis that would be between 72000 to 3, 50,000 which cannot be seen by the naked eye and are quite different from nerves, arteries and vein. Among them, are some Nadis which are said to be very important known as   Sushumna, Ida, Pingla, Gandhari, Kuhu, Saraswati, Gandhari, Pusha, Varuni, Payasvini, Sankhini, Yasasvini, Vishvodhara and Alambusha. Sushumna, Ida, and Pingla are the most important of all. The spine is formed of a series of 33 vertebrae that have cervical (7 vertebrae), dorsal (12), lumb...

The body is designed to allow an incredible range of movements of the limbs and spine. Without proper exercise or physical work this leads to much underuse, causing the ligaments of the joints, spine, psoas muscles and others muscles to tighten. The vertebrae, the length of the spinal ligaments and the condition of the antagonistic muscles are the three factors which determine the limit of spinal movement. This the main factor which determines the flexibility of the spine and this varies within the body. The organs of reproduction, digestion, blood circulation, respiration and micturition are all controlled by spinal cord. Sushumna Nadi passes through the hollow cylindrical cavity of the vertebral column; and Ida is on the left side and PIngla on the right of the spine and these are subtle Nadis, and quite different from ordinary nerves, arteries and veins. Nadis plays an important role in yoga. Asanas, pranayama and mudra will purify Nadis; so that the prana energy flow increases ...

To stay safe and get the most out of your workout you must comprise with warm-up exercises before doing any yoga asana for better results. Warm-up let you stretch further than you normally would. You could say that it is preparing you mentally and physically for doing yoga postures ahead. Doing asana are painful when muscles are constricted tend to work and impossible to perform the move.  This show that that energy which should be used in the move itself drenched up by fighting against the muscles themselves.  The exercises should start off with jogging to warm up the whole body slowly; after that, do skipping, as you should be followed by over-all stretching and loosening of the body muscles may well provide a satisfactory warm-up. Proper warm-up may reduce the possibility of any injury and rarer chance left even in maximum efforts being done. Pag Chalan Asana Pag means the ‘legs’ and Chalan means to ‘move’; so, of moving  legs left to right and right t...

Standing asanas, sitting asanas, forward bending asana and backward bending asanas are all an excellent way to get started in the morning. One can draw enough energy to fuel the day’s tasks and ensure that they are completed smoothly and without hindrances. Asanas, pranayama and meditation provide sufficient prana energy to the body, muscles, and cells as well as purifying the blood to meet their day’s requirements. Utkat Asana is excellent in this context and could do better as it keeps the body strong and flexible by enhancing the strength of the psoas muscles, which is the bridge between the lower body muscles and upper body muscles. Hence psoas muscles keeps the lower body and upper body in perfect synchronisation. Psoas muscles are intimately related to the proper functioning of the lower back muscles and even the diaphragm that keeps on working properly if it is relax. Stomach, diaphragm, legs and vertebrae all entirely depend on the psoas muscles functioning and only warm...

Ardha Matsyendr Asana provides perfect elasticity of the spine column and serves the purposes well in giving a lateral twist to the spinal column by twisting and side to side bending movements of the spine. Ardha Matsyendr Asanas variations are somewhat different to the other asanas of Yoga. There are plenty of forward bending and backward bending asanas in Yoga that rejuvenate the body; but with Ardha Matsyendr asana the body is moved side to side and covers the major organs of the body which recalibrates the stomach and entire spine. The body is filled with innumerable Nadis that cannot be counted and these Nadis are rather different from ordinary nerves, arties and veins and impossible to see with the naked eye. Interlacing of several nerves, arteries and veins at a centre is called Plexus. Ardha Matsyendr asana purified these plexus and helps to remove contaminant elements by making spine flexible and refresh with prana energy because all plexuses are linked with the spinal cor...

Kon asana is also known as the triangle posture that is done by half a spinal twist which gives an excellent lateral stretch to the spine, tones the vertebral nerves and helps the proper functioning of the digestive system. Kon asana is yet simple to perform and is not a strenuous exercise. Strenuous exercises make the muscles from the outside be strong while breathing becomes quick but shallow. This does not reach the innermost organs and results in weak inner muscles being developed. Yoga is holistic approach towards the individual and covers many benefits at any stage of life. Asanas can burn calories, enhances flexibility and reduces the osteoporosis of bones. Kon asana is very beneficial for spine, abdominal and shoulders, but affects the kidneys the most getting them to work more efficiently by converting prana energy. While Kon asana stretches the waist completely, it works on insentient energy that cover the kidneys and its surrounding triggering active energy which m...