Life + Yoga = Yogantastic

One technique that can help you connect and refine your perception and as well as help compose the mind is Yoni-Mudra. Yoni- mudra is a Yogic hand gesture technique that represents closing the six doors of perception- the eyes (count as 2), nose, mouth and ears (count as 2); to enable the practitioner to disconnect with the outer world and connect with inner-world. By allowing all five senses to focus inward, the practitioner can have an experience of the chakras. The core component of the yoni-mudra is to bring all the prana-energy into Ajna chakra. Ajna chakra (brow) is a centre for extra sensory perception, will-power, self-control and self-efficacy, all these are controlled by the pituitary gland which acts as a command system for all other endocrine glands hence why pituitary gland is known as the master gland. When the energy around the corresponding chakras in the spine is being stirred or revived it gets stored within the chakra having got attention; and through controlled...

Those who are suffering from joint pains always dread winter, and their biggest concerns is the sudden intensity of pain which increases as the season advances. People with arthritis or affected by other orthopaedic pain witness a steady worsening of symptoms that are caused by the stiffening of muscles, ligaments and joints as temperatures decrease. Each joint and each group of muscles in the body might have a different level of flexibility that depends on muscular strength and cardio respiratory endurance. In early ages as childhood one has more flexibility in muscles, bones and joints which all together provide bubbling up energy all due to the best coordination among muscular strength, cardio respiratory endurance and sufficient prana energy. The movement of joints is facilitated by smooth hyaline cartilage that covers the bone ends and the synovial membrane that lines and lubricates. The following are some medically proven ways to beat cold and control pain in winter...

The real strength and vitality of a tree lies in its deep roots, the survival instinct of the tree that refuses to die even when its trunk and branches have been chopped off. So, the root is the real strength of the tree which has tremendous strength and great instinct for survival in spite of being the recipient of all kinds of attacks and wounds in its lifetime.   It refuses to die instead chooses to heal itself very quickly and regain strength again. The sturdiness and resilience of a tree comes through nature by embracing nature’s law and is strengthened by drawing nourishment from the earth, sun, air and water. When roots begin to wither the tree loses its life. Humans must have a similar kind of attitude as trees to life and have a never say die attitude to life. Each and everything in this universe, whether it be a living or non-living thing can draw cosmic energy to sustain their life and can heal themselves. Another law of nature is to live in the present mo...

Pious , just human, temperate, uniform and dignified, these are the example of true saint is edifying to all around him. Great man assent such types of suggestions. He must know what is wisest and best for himself is well-being. Healthy body is the basis of every ease and growth, whether worldly or spiritual. As water flows downwards and fire flows upwards, the mind flows by its precise nature towards the senses (tastes, hearing, sight, touch and hearing). Therefore, it is of utmost significance to keep the wisdom for proper control over mind. Bhakti Yoga is indispensable tool for solving modern era problems like sedentary life styles, inconsistent behaviour and health issues. Bhakti Yoga encompasses with compassion, wishing well to all, non-violence, truthfulness, integrity, freedom from all else and yearning for God. Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1539), Tulsidas, Mira, Namdev, Kabir and Vivekananda were blessed souls to whom almighty being given his lovely image. Throug...

Each individual dreams to live a long and healthy life; and has sought ways to achieve better heath and increase longevity. It is a universally acknowledged truth that it cannot be attained through any short cuts. True comfort and happiness can be achieved when one’s health is in good state. The body, mind and wisdom entirely depends only on sound health. Today’s sedentary life-style junk-food and stress have declined the state of human health. Man only can reason, reflect and learn; and can compare and contrast easily. Man can change his habit through learning new method and to be solved problems.   Learning yoga is a given way for those one who embrace it. Yoga brings one closer to good health and spiritual advancement. There is a need to go back to basics and the beginning and start all over again. Yoga is not merely a form of physical exercise, but a way towards complete synchronisation of body, mind and spirit, which leads to self-realization. Yoga is the disci...

Tad asana is a standing posture which helps digestion and aids in increasing height and supports the vertebral column to align itself. Tad asana-is a Sanskrit word ‘Tad’ meaning the palm tree and this posture resembles a palm tree and often used as a starting posture in many sequences as considered to be a balancing pose. The flow of prana energy enhances easily when aspirant performs it. Tad asana is very easy asana to perform even a child can do it easily. It covers entire body and very useful to the neck and throat: the muscles of the throat often get weak sometimes during unfavourable weather condition, another reason why back and neck muscles get tight and lose mobility. This can results in loss of mobility in the neck and brakes the flow of the prana energy around this area as well as affecting the Thyroid and Parathyroid glands which are placed in the middle of the neck. Tad asana helps to release the blocked prana energy to flow more freely and keeps the neck a...

Padahast asana is a bending forward posture which helps digestion and aids in increasing height and supports the vertebral column to align itself. Padahast- is a Sanskrit word ‘pada’ meaning foot and ‘hast’ meaning hand. In Padahast asana the hands are brought close to the feet in a forward bend posture. Padahast asana is known as a balancing of the Paran energy in the body as this asana propitiate the sun to improve aspirant’s digestion through energy channels that are opened when bending forward in the posture and whilst the earth helps to remove the impurities. The sun and earth helps each and every object of nature whether it is tiny or big organism to sustain their life in here by balancing them. Padahast and tad asana, two posture definitely help digestion and balancing prana energy in the entire the body. The hand to feet pose or pada asana restores prana energy and flexibility to the spine; and stretching the ligaments of the legs, and hamstrings gives more flex...

Dhanur asana is also known as the bow posture. The Sanskrit word ‘dhanur’ means bow and arrow, like an archer stringing a bow the body mimics the shape of a bow with its stretched back ready to shoot an arrow. Dhanur asana helps the abdominal muscles and spine receive sufficient amount of blood supply by stretching and putting pressure on the navel areas.   It also helps to improve one’s digestive system as well as help strengthen the back. Dhanur asana tones back muscles and maintains the elasticity of spine. Stretching the abdominal viscera enables all organs e.g. liver, spleen, intestines and pancreas to remain in good health.   The asana aids good blood circulation within and around the body which further enhances stamina and strength of the body while helping to keep obesity under control. Problems of hypertension, diabetes, reproductive, heart and respiration also resolve themselves.   Note: Warm-up is an essential before undertaking this asana to pre...

‘Be deaf to negative thoughts if your aims is to reach your goal’. Sitkari pranayama is one of the four Sahita kumbhaka and the last article of the four Sahita kumbhaka series.   Sitkari pranayama can to be done with the tongue remaining behind the teeth and puraka (breathe in) is done by drawing air in through mouth into the stomach through gaps between the teeth making a hissing sound. You can gradually increase the kumbhaka when you have achieved mastery over it. Finally, do Rechaka (breathe out) from both nostrils slowly.   Sitkari pranayama and sheetali pranayamas are quite similar as they possess the same benefits. Sheetali pranayama is by done by drawing out the tongue from the mouth and make it round just like beak of a crow and take in air through tongue to stomach slowly and to be mindfulness while exhaling through tongue to stomach and feel the air consciously over the organs of the body the air passes over during the breath in and out. Sahita kumbh...