Life + Yoga = Yogantastic

The forward bending asanas are beneficial for the spinal column, abdominal and arms- legs; by squeezing the abdominal organs nourishes them with a fresh supply of blood which further enhances and balances the five pranas Vayu with sub-Prana Vayu. Forward bending asanas keep the entire digestive system healthy and balance hormones which enhance the brain efficiency to work properly. The forward-bending and backward-bending asanas are correlated as you advance in forward will also benefit in backward stances. The forward bends asanas enable the spine to bend further back in the opposite direction and as you progress with the forward bending asanas, your backward bends will improve. The forward bending asanas are as janushir asana, paschimottan asana , and mahamudra ; besides these asanas, some others that can also be bent, such as pada asana when bending forward and touching the forehead on the ground, in the same way, while sitting in Vajra asana and keeping the head down on the...

Monsoon brings relief from the scorching heat in June and the flora sprout out quickly brings greenery everywhere, but monsoon is also an impeccable environmental for the growth of various viruses and bacteria ( the micro-organism to reproduce and multiply in the hot and wet weather ) giving rise to air-water borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, typhoid, hepatitis-A, and chikungunya. All of these diseases are known as monsoon diseases. These monsoon diseases come as immunity is reduced during this time by fever taking hold of one’s body, which is a common occurrence during monsoon. Cold and flu are the most common form of viral infection. Malaria is caused by the bite of female anopheles mosquito which proliferates in stagnant water; an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever. Symptoms include - bouts of shivering, body aches and sweating that re...

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination ; and affects dopamine- a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system. It releases neurons in the human brain which restrict the balanced functioning of the nervous system by depleting neurons in the brain which in turn weakens the ability of a person to concentrate and balance the mind-body to do work normally. It disturbs the mental and physical harmony of a person and is considered the 14 th top reason of mortality in the world. Common indicators of this diseases are tremors in jaw, face, hands and arms; and even when the body is at rest. Second indicator is stiffness and rigidity in the muscle’s movement. Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease: masked face, back rigidity, tremors in the legs, hand tremors, reduced arms swing, stooped back, slightly flexed hip and kn...

The Science of Yoga The science of yoga has its origin thousands of years ago; and Shiva is seen as the first Adiyogi.   Yoga was being practiced in the pre-Vedic period and inner-world scientist maharishi Patanjali arranged existing yoga practices in the Patanjali yoga sutras 5000 years ago. The word yoga means union, referring to the union with the supreme soul and the process by which the human spirit is brought near to the super consciousness. Since the inception of the International Yoga day on June 21, 2015; the opinion about this science are shifted fast, yoga today is widely accepted as a wellness science by and for everyone. People are increasingly turning to yoga for relaxing, soothing effects but more for solving their health issues. Yoga is an invaluable gift of the ancient Indian tradition and it acts, embodies unity of the mind and body to balance thought and action, restraint and fulfilment, setting harmony between man and nature in a holistic approach to h...

Energy certainly is wanted to get us via the day, but now and again we lack power, and we experience tired after a hectic days work. Know! Why one feels strength deficit, and how to raise your strength with yoga . In the yogic system, the internal energy or power is known as Prana which analogous to Chi within the Chinese system of know-how. What is Prana Shakti or Energy? We are not only a physical frame! Just as in our bodily body, blood flows thru veins, capillaries, and arteries, likewise, in our strength body, prana flows via power pathways referred to as Nadis. Everything in and round us is Prana or energy. Life pressure or electricity or pranic energy is the substratum and essence of all life, which makes lifestyles feasible at the fabric stage. Moreover, Prana is the hyperlink which connects the mind, recognition, mind, and the fabric world collectively. Hence, we will name prana a connecting hyperlink.   Not only this however also prana...

Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are abnormal and too high. Around 415 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with it and currently there is no cure available for it except exercises that can help in preventing diabetes. Exercising daily is the key to long-lasting health, in fact; and get at least forty five minutes of exercise such like as walking-running, yoga, meditation and aerobic exercise is enough for maintaining good health. Exercise and engaging in a physical activity enhances happy hormones (dopamine, serotonin and endorphins) and decreasing stress hormone. Diabetes is a chronic health condition in which the body exhibits a reduced ability to remove glucose from blood, into its cells after eating and drinking which contains carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the complex sugars that are broken down into simple forms mentioned to as glucose that being released into blood stream for energy or for storage to facilitate later. But, diabetes impacts ...