Techniques of Begineer's Yoga

Hi, today we will discuss about Techniques of Begineer's Yoga. It is often believed that yoga is associated with Hinduism, but it isn’t. It’s actually much older. Yoga is the oldest physical discipline we know of. The exact origins of yoga are still unknown but the original purpose of the breathing exercises and postures was to bring relaxation and stability so practitioners could prepare for the rigors of sitting still, meditation and alert for long periods of time.

When starting beginner's yoga, you need to understand the idea that your body and breathing are ultimately connected to your mind. When controlling the breath and holding the body in steady poses, yoga creates harmony. Achieving that harmony or balance between mind and body can help you let go of all the stresses a hectic world can create. To achieve this, yoga uses breath, movement, posture, meditation and relaxation in order to establish a brilliant, healthy and balanced approach to living.

There are three main focuses in beginner's yoga: ease muscle tension, improving the function of internal organs, and improve joint flexibility. The beginner's yoga exercises you do will improve your agility and overall strength. In fluid movements, each posture is performed slowly. In order to avoid the buildup of lactic acid and wearing out to quickly, try not to do any quick or violent movements.

Beginner's Yoga For EveryoneBeginner's yoga can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age, to achieve a more limber body, increased physical coordination, better posture, and improved flexibility without incurring potentially negative effects connected with high-impact forms of exercise.

Yoga positions help release tension and promote flexibility, which can help improve the balance of your spine, increase energy, and bring back health. Many women today worry about bone and muscle loss, but some yoga positions actually use your own body weight to build strength and help reduce the risk of bone and muscle loss. You’ll also find that the breathing techniques used in yoga will help you relax, reduce stress, and find your inner strength. Whether you are learning yoga alone or in a group, it is still a good idea to be supervised by a qualified teacher.

The Right Setting and Clothes for Yoga



One of the advantages of yoga is that it can be practiced almost anywhere, without special equipment, and by people of all ages. If you are going to take a yoga class, look for a facility that is clean, quiet, and free of distractions. Beginner's yoga class members should wear loose or stretchy clothing. Traditionally the yoga class practiced barefoot; however, socks or soft-shoes can be put on. You should also have an empty stomach when doing yoga.

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Tapas Yoga Niyama

Hi, Tapas Yoga Niyama: Niyamas ar the positive actions in astanga yoga that aim at self discipline and development. Niyama's are a set of rules which are needed to be observed at a personal level. They are divided into five directives
Sucha
Samtosha
Taps
Svadhyaya
Ishvarapranidhana


The third niyama is said to the tapas. This niyama means the strength of remaining unaffected by opposites as heat, cold hunger etc. tapas refers to the activitity of keeping the body fit and handle the inner urges, with the practice of this niyama we get rid of the rubbish our body.

The tools of tapas
The asanas and the pranayama are said to be the tools of tapas, it is said theat the practice of this keeps us healthy. Apart from this paying attention to what we eat is also considered in tapas. For example hogging now and then without the sensation of hunger is the opposite of tapas. The body postures, breathing patterns and paying attention to eating makes our body fit and fine. This is what the third linb of yoga tapas teaches us. Tapa is one of the most powerful concepts in yoga sutras. According to the traditional interpretation tapas is a fiery discipline. This main purpose of this rule is to make our mind pure and clean. All the niyamas bring about internal discipline and also channelize the energy of the body.

Yama & niyama (Mental Stillness)
How the mental stillness is acquired let's first go through what the yamas and niyams stand for and what they indicate.

Lets first start with the five yamas
1. A himsa is the first to go with, doing no harm to any creature existing is known as ahimsa.
2. Satya is the commitment to truth. The non-falsehood.
3. Asteya the non-stealing.
4. Brahmacharya is not attachment to sensual pleasure not only physically even through mind.
5. And last is the aparigraha which can be stated as non-possessiveness.

Then Comes the five niyamas
1.The fist among the five is the cleanliness in yoga it is called as Saucha. Not only the outer body is to be kept clean but with the yogic kriyas like nauli, dhuti even the internal organs are to be kept clean. This cleanliness helps in other yogic practices.
2.The second is the Santosha which means the contentment in other words it can be called as satisfaction.
3.The third niyama is the Tapas. This can be said as the religious fervor.
4.The Swadhaya is the fourth in the list. It is the self study or else accordin gto muni Vyas it is also described as the study of sacred texts.
5.The last among the five niyams is the Ishvara pranidhan it is the surrendering oneself to God.

The role of yamas and niyamas

• The everyday practice of the Patanjalis yamas and niyamas help one to view ourselves with compassion.

• The practice of these also makes our inner growth with outer restraint. They lead us to conscious life.

• The practice of these helps us in establishinig adequate personal adjustments and also the social adjustments, this indeed is helpful in reducin gthe effect of sadness and depression.

• The yogic values help in curbing ego, yoga is one of those poweful methods which tackle mental disorders.

• The practice of yams and niyams helps a person to lead a disclaimed life with which even the mental stillness is achieved.

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Weight Loss and Yoga

Hi, Know about Weight Loss,

Obesity is one of the major problems people are facing these days due to the sedentary life styles. What is weight gain? It is an increase in body weight; it can be due to an increase in muscle mass, or even due to excess fluids such as water. Obesity or overweight can generally be defined as more of the body fat than optimal healthy.

Why does the person gain weight
A person generally gains weight with the increase in food consumption or else by becoming alzy or physically in active.

Problems related to Obesity
Too much weight gained may have serious  health disorders on the individuals. Diseases like diabetes, heart problems, hypertension and many other diseases like osteoarthritis etc. are faced due to weight gain.

Yoga as the best aid to lose weight
Yogasanas like the forward bend, twisting and the backward bends helps to reduce the fat in the fat rich areas like the abdomen, hips etc. Regular practice helps to strengthen and build the muscles.

The Few names of asanas include
1. Trikonasana
2. Dhanurasana
3. Bhujangasana
4. Pavankuktasana
5. Mayurasana

Trust yoga to be fit
The yogic way of life is one of the best ways to be fit and fine with health. The practice of asanas is just not physical exercises, as generally understood they also benefit in various ways. No doubt the asanas nourish the entire body but also keep our mind fit and healthy.

A good health can be maintained by practicing a few asanas regularly. The beginners are advised to start with simple postures like Padmasana and Sukhasana then gradully move on the tree pose and then to crucial asanas and so on. The list is very small but the practitioner can have huge benefits with the regular practice of these asanas.

Being fit means experiencing happiness! The unfailed practice of any type of yoga whether its asanas pranayama, mudras or meditation one will be gifted with the optimum health and endurance. Yoga gives a feeling of strongness and well being.

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Pushan Mudra

Pushan Mudra is one of the most important mudra to keep the body nourished. This mudra is said to be dedicated to God Surya. In this mudra both our hands have different gestures with the formation of mudra with one hand signifies accepting or receiving and the gesture of other hand signifies to let go.

What exactly this means to our health

In simple language it is said that Pushan mudra helps in digesting the food intake and also in eliminating the wate too, by stimulating the brain of the practitioner.

Method of perform the Pushan mudra

For the right hand
The thumb, index finger and the middle finger are to be touched with the tips; the rign finger and small finger are extended.

For left hand
The thum, middle finger and ring finger ar touched at the tips; the index finger and the little finger are extended
With this we are done with the Pushan mudra. Both the hands should be coordinated.

Benefits of this mudra
1. It has a relaxing effect on solar plexus, as said it is dedicated to sun god the area of this is the stomach, liver and spleeen.
2. The mudra regulates energies in nervous system, as we know that the tips of our fingers have the end point of the nerves.
3. The performance of this mudra has an excellent effect on general sickness, like nausea flatulence etc.
4. It mobilizes the energies of elimination and detoxifies the body.
5. As we practice the mudra we also practice deep brathing, this in turn stimulates the functions of the brain.
6. In one line if this mudra had to be explained then it would be "Pushan mudra in an energy pump".
7. Pushan mudra is said to be practiced four to five times a day.
8. Mudras are hand gestures which benefit our health in several ways. Every mudra practiced has its own benefit on the practitioner.

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Pavan Muktasana

Pavanmuktasana is easy and simple to perform, but one should remember that the key element to this asana is the inhaling and exhaling part.

Pavan-Air
Mukta-Release
Asana-Pose

Technique:
1. The knees and the thighs are pressed against the chest and belly in this asana.
2. Exhale and inhaling both the legs are raised they are then bent in knees and toes together next step the    belly is pressed with the thighs and clasp the folded legs with both the hands.

3. Now bending the neck, raise the head and fix the chin between the knees.

Dos and don'ts
1. Try to touch the chin to the knees.
2. The legs are kept together.
3. The toes are said to be pointed.

Don'ts
1. Once should remember not to strain the neck.

Some variations:
There can be simple variations according to what the yoga experts say

1. The head can be kept on the ground instead of trying to touch the chin to the knees. This is sulabh pavanamuktasana.
2. There is another variation known as Ardha pavanmuktasana instead bending both the legs only one leg is bent.
3. Generally one minute is enough to maintain this asana but some people retain it for longer period.

Precautions
1. People who have been operated for hernia should not practice this asana.
2. Similarly pregnant women should not practice the asana.

Benefits:
1. Pavan muktasana is sid to do wonders to the stomach as the excess gas is being removed from the abdomen and the intestines work better.
2. Moreover, the use of legs hands ad hips strengthens the hip muscles.
3. People who suffer from sciatica and joint pains, this asana is said to be very helpful to them.
4. The abdominal area is very well strengthened by performing the pavanamuktasana. The problems related to acidity are averted.
5. back problems are also said to be cured by this asana.

Specific benefits for Women:
1. Massages the pelvic muscles and is also beneficial for menstrual discorders.
2. Reduces fat in abdominal area, thighs and buttocks.
3. This wind realising pose helps the entire body.

Suggestion
This pose is good when practiced on waking as it stimulates bowel movements. It also relieves the trapped gases grom the intestine. so early in the morning is the best time to practice this asana.

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