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Shirdi Sai Baba The Indian Guru & a Yogi Fakir or saint Of India Quotes, Wallpapers

2012-01-27T09:59:00.000+05:30

Shirdi Sai Baba has been the great saints of India who existed in 19 century. He is recognized as the true Sat Guru and a incarnation of Sri Krishna and some devotees call him to be the incarnation of Lord Dattatreya.He had followers both from Hindu and Muslim communities whom he imparted his teachings to live rightly with love and peace.Basically he took the best from both Hinduism and Islam and told his followers the God is one.Sai Satcharita which is a holy book that gives peek into his life and works tell that, he arrived in shirdi and meditated when he was young.Sai Baba opposed all types of caste system and religious based discrimination.He professed Muslims to read their sacred scriptures and Hindus to read Gita.Shirdi Sai Baba gave right interpretation of Hindus and Muslims religious texts so that people could follow their religion properly.BabaJi teaching were love, live moral life and stressed on sharing whatever we have.

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Now Shirdi has become the main places of Pilgrimage for devout Hindus who visit this place to get the blessings of Shirdi Sai Baba.Sai Baba also performed many miracles like mind reading, curing diseased, exercising control over the all elements and also entered in to Samadhi.It is also sighted that Shirdi Saibaba lighted oil lamps in the mosque with water when oil was not there to light them up.

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Spiritual devotees can download the pictures and wallpapers of shirdi Sai Baba free along with his teaching and message for humanity and his followers.Shirdi Sai Baba Emphasised Shraddha or Faith with love on God as told by Sri Krishna in Gita to Arjuna.Then his another teachings were Saburi which means patience in achieving your spiritual goal of god realization.Then he said person must have inner purity, surrender to god and guru and compassion to obtain blessing of god.This Yogi fakir of India is worshipped in Indian and all over the world with great faith and reverence by his followers and is believed that his name and faith on him still performs miracles in the lives of people.Baba obtained Maha samadhi in 1918.

Sarasvati Goddess Wallpaper,Ma sarasvati goddess learning,knowledge

2012-01-12T11:41:00.000+05:30

Goddess Sarasvati is considered to be the devi of wisdom and knowledge according to Hindu philosphy and scriptures.According to Hindu religion she represents the intelligence and worshipped as the consort of Lord Brahma. You can download some of the most beautiful wallpaper of Ma Sarasvati and get her blessings on your desktop.In scriptures she is depicted as one of the three trinity among the goddess that prevails the cosmic universe .She also gives the knowledge of hymns,poetry, Prose,painting, prose or even music.Spiritual Goddess pictures of Mata Sarasvati for your religious pursuits.

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Kali Wallpapers,Kaali & Rudra, Mahakaal Backgorunds,Tantric Goddess,Hindu goddess Mahakali

2012-01-02T11:41:00.000+05:30

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Spiritual Goddess of Tantra " Ma Kaali Wallpapers" for all shakatas who are worshippers of Shakti in Tantric Rituals.Shamshan kali photos and Hindu goddess images for worshipping on new moon days.

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Christain God Jesus Christ Wallpaper,Spiritual Saints Christianity,Xmas Greetings

2011-12-19T11:26:00.000+05:30

Christian God Jesus Christ beautiful wallpaper for your desktop.Spiritual saints of Christianity and saviour of mankind on this Christmas.

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Diwali Wallpapers Of Ma Kali, Mahakaal, Tantra Goddess, Maha Lakshmi, Sarasvati, Durga Shakti

2011-10-25T07:54:00.000+05:30

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2011-09-18T15:18:00.000+05:30

In the month of kartik Hindus observe nine days of rituals, fasts and worshipping the greatest creative feminine force of the universe which is celebrated as Navratri.Mother goddess is called by many names such as amba, kali, sarasvati, baglamukhi, lalita, chandraghanta, parvati, luxmi, gauri, Kusumanda, Shailaputri, Kaalratri, chandika.She considered the protector of righteous and destroyer of evil in us and in the world.Durga puja is organized in navratri and decorative pandals are constructed for that.Navratri means Nava= nine and ratri= night for awakening the shakti within us.

Mother Durga is also referred to as "Triyambake" meaning the mystical three eyed Goddess representing moon sun and fire, but it further carries esoteric meaning. Her vehicle is lion which represents will power and determination to get over the demon of ego.The conch shell in ma durga hands symbolizes the mystical sound of "AUM" the word of creation and bow and arrow represent the energy which is kinetic and potential in every human being.

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Radha Krishna Wallpapers,Krishna's Flute,Lord Krishna Love Art,Paintings

2011-07-06T10:39:00.000+05:30

Lord Krishna is the most beloved and worshipped gods in India who gave the world sacred Scripture Bhagvad Gita.Birth place of lord krishna was mathura and vrindavan was his playground for doing his lilas.You can download Lord Krishna Pictures & Photos with some pics of Radha Krishna together in love.Sri Krishna Wallpapers, Lord Krishna Images, Radha Krishna Wallpapers Posters of Krishna you can save for your mobile phones. Hindu God Krishna & radha in divine love Pictures, Hare Krishna pictures, Indian Art Radha Krishna gallery images Krishna paintings also the murals, posters, prints, and canvas which you can save freely on your computer.Srimad Bhagavatam Indian Art with Radha Learing Flute from Krishna download beautiful digital image's Radha-Krishna for setting as wallpaper on desktop or printing.Hindu God Radha Krishna Bond of love & Radha Krishna Rasleela depicting their Relationship in true love photos in differnet Krishna Temples can be used freely by devotees of govinda.

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Lord Hanuman Wallpapers,Anjaneya Pictures,Bajranbali Photos,Marutinandan Pictures

2011-07-02T14:20:00.000+05:30

Lord Hanuman is the much worshipped son of wind god in India.He is a muscular and strong Hindu deity, who is an great devotee of Lord Sri Rama as mentioned in Indian epic Ramayana who helps him fight evil Ravana.Hanuman was born to Anjana, a female vanara, and Kesari, a male vanara, near Trimbakeshwar, in the state of Maharashtra. His mother was an apsara or divine celestial female who was born on Earth as a female vanara due to a curse given to her and She would be redeemed from this curse on her giving birth to an incarnation of Lord Shiva also called Lord Rudra.Endowed with the Supreme Power of exalted devotion to Bhagwan Hari, Hanuman is endowed with 28 transcendental divine opulences, with perfection in each.So we have in here pictures and photos of Lord Hanuman for the devotees who can download free from our site and save on their computers.Wallpapers of Lord Hanuman can be save as backgrounds expecially when hanuman jayanti is celebrated.DEvotees of lord hanuman can also recite hanuman chalisa to ward off all evil of any kind.

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Lord Ganesha Wallpapers,Hindu God Siddhi Vinayaka Pictures,Pictures

2011-04-22T11:31:00.001+05:30

Hindu god Lord Ganehsa Wallpapers and pictures that removes all obstacles and also called as Ganapati, Vinayaka, Ekandanta, Vigneshwara and Gajanana.

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Lord Krishna Wallpaper,Radha krishna Pictures,Kanha Govinda Photos

2011-03-26T20:08:00.000+05:30

Lord Krishna was the Exponent of Greatest Wisdom , highest Knowledge, Yoga and Dharma for Humans. For Devotees of lord krishna we are giving free wallpapers and pictures of Radha and krishna also which you can download free.

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Lord Shiva Wallpapers Photos Pictures, Shivaratri Spiritual Backgrounds

2011-02-13T07:45:00.000+05:30

Beautiful Wallpapers of Lord Shiva in samadhi and Yoga mudra.You can download these shiv pictures free.

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Menstrual Pain Relief Overcoming Menstrual Cramps or Dysmenorrhea

2010-12-29T17:07:00.000+05:30

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Menstrual Pain Relief Overcoming Menstrual Cramps or Dysmenorrhea

When the periods Comes to you in a month which lasts for 4 to 5 days and you are annoyed, because of menstrual cramps you are getting which sometimes can be unbearable.

Women usually experience menstrual cramps in varying severity causing discomfort. In Medical terms menstrual cramps are called dysmenorrhea. These cramps occur in the lower abdomen area and sometimes pain can be lower back area, in thighs and other symtoms can be Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Headaches, Irritability, Weakness and in extreme cases fainting too. Depression among women , anxiety and pain are common during menstrual cycle.Here are Effective ways to Reileve from painful menstrual cramps:

You Need Take more liquids like juices or vegetable juice to prevent dehydration as dehydration aggravates menstrual cramps.

Herb Called Ginger is effective herb and has good health benefits that helps overcoming and to easing painful menstrual cramps. You can just Boil few ginger in water and Keep sipping this throughout all the day.

If You place hot water bag on your stomach it will help in easing the pain or a you can squeeze a hot water towel and place it on the stomach for relief.

You need to Avoid taking coffee or aerated drinks as they tend to cause disturbances in intestines and can increase menstrual pains.

Peppermint flavoured tea or Sipping mint all the day is helps overcoming discomfort caused by Dysmenorrhea.

During periods, pelvic area muscles tends to get congested as Prostaglandins stimulate the uterine muscles to contract. Women who have high levels of prostaglandin undergo more intense contractions of uterus therefore more pain. So drinking more hot liquids like green or herbal teas promotes blood flow to pelvic area thereby relaxing them.

Women whose bodies & mind and are weak, tend to suffer menstrual cramps in greater severity. Therefore, take more of vitamins and minerals in the body and be mentally strong with positive thinking , Pranayama and meditation as this purifies the body says: Yoga expert Shri Anand Ji

Doing Yoga regularly gradually helps you overcoming painful Menstrual periods and simple and easy exercises such as Stretching your legs and arms will help easing menstrual cramps too.Yoga Asanas Like Janu Sirsasana, Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana can be helpful, says yoga Instructer Shri Anand Ji

Lastly regular intake of glass of juice of vegetables like beetroot, carrot, cucumber along with parsley helps overcoming.

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Spiritual Love In Our Life & Falling In Love

2010-12-08T07:03:00.001+05:30

Spiritual Love In Our Life & Falling In Love

Life is a thrilling drama. Typical of the spectacle—perhaps its greatest highlight—is that oldest of stories: Two young people, a man and a woman, meet. Both are in radiant health; they are beautiful, happy, and magnetic. They are instantly attracted to each other.

Certainly the attraction is deeper than physical. Each senses in the other a quality that satisfies a deep need. Yearning, they reach out as if to absorb a fulfillment long and ardently awaited.

Can their hopes ever be fulfilled? The attraction they feel is indefinable, elusive and evanescent. They long to draw from each other something very special. What is that something?

It is all a play of consciousness—ripples rising in expectation, cresting, then scattering in foam -- thoughts and emotions that flicker in the sunlight on life's sea; wavelets that long to merge their separate identities in a larger wave. Waves themselves, however, are ephemeral. Moods pass. The starlight and the dancing, that gentle, sweet touch, those brief glimpses of beautiful, far-off scenes filled with love and happiness: All these change, and soon disappear. Is it all a mirage?

Can God have so arranged human existence that it is based eternally on false hopes? The loving embrace, then its sequel: children, each with its own interests and self-created destiny...Has that ardent coming together had no other purpose than to perpetuate the species?

Sexual union brings fleeting pleasure at first, then exhilaration—followed by physical and emotional depletion, and, if over-indulged, by satiety and disgust. What is the purpose?

The expression: "falling in love," is a curious one. The experience is indeed a fall from high expectations, a crash downward into brambles of disappointment, suffering, and maybe, compromise. Will it ever be possible to become fully absorbed in that sweet smile, that loving look, that radiance in the eyes? Never! Such is the tragedy of human love.

Love has, in fact, a reality far more spiritual than material. The physical body is only a container for its animating spirit, to which one's feelings truly belong. The less spiritual the feelings, however, the less also they qualify as love at all.

Every human desire, ambition, and aspiration is destined for ultimate disappointment, unless it transcends its human limitations. Life is a drama, a dramatic dream, with innumerable plots and subplots, all leading toward a wonderful ending.

Consider the basic structure within which the universe was manifested: dvaita or duality. The one vast Consciousness moved Itself in opposite directions from its state of rest at the centre. Waves appeared on the surface of the great Ocean of Consciousness. With each wave there came a corresponding trough; the over-all ocean level could never change.

All this movement exists in thought only. Spirit alone is Absolute; movement is relative. There are degrees of height and depth, which, for simplicity, were divided in scriptures as the three qualities of satva, rajas and tamas.

We can never find fulfillment anywhere except in the inner Self, yet we do absorb qualities from one another through emulation. We need to shed every human trait, including the most satvic; for as long as we identify it as a quality possessed by the ego, even satvic qualities suggest that in delusion itself lays the key to enlightenment.

Yet without human friendships we might never get a hint of God's infinitely greater friendship. Moreover, although human love is "the greatest delusion," without it we might never feel inspired to seek its true fulfillment, that is, union with God...Swami Kriyananda

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Suffering And Right Living with Dharma

2010-11-24T11:25:00.001+05:30

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There is as Ancient Story full of wisdom which i narrate it to you One day a sadhu went to the river to bathe. In the river he noticed a scorpion struggling in the water for life. Scorpion cannot swim and the saint knew that if he did not save the scorpion, it would drown certainly.

He Therefore, carefully picking up the scorpion, the saint rescued it from drowning and was just about to set it down gently on land when the scorpion stung his finger. He was in pain, the saint instinctively flung his hand and the scorpion went flying, back into the river where he was. As soon as the saint regained his composure from the sting, he again lifted the scorpion out of the water. Again, before he could set the scorpion safely on land, the creature stung him. This episode went on for several minutes as the saint continued to trying to save the life of the poor drowning scorpion and the scorpion continued to sting his saviour's hand before reaching the freedom of the banks of river.

A hunter was seeing as the saint carefully brought the creature out of the water, only to fling it back in as he convulsed in pain from each fresh sting he got from the posionous scorpion. Finally, the hunter said to the saint, "Forgive me for my frankness sir, but that scorpion is simply going to continue to sting you each and every time you try to carry it to safety. So Why don't you give up and just let it drown?"

The saint replied: "My dear child, scorpion is not stinging me out of malice or evil intent. Just as it is the water's nature to make me wet, so it is the scorpion's nature to sting always. He doesn't realise that I am carrying him to safety for his welfare. That is a level of conscious comprehension greater than what his brain can achieve. But, just as it is the scorpion's nature to sting, so it is my nature to save helpless. Just as he is not leaving his nature, why should I leave my nature? My dharma is to help any creature of any kind – human or animal. Why should I let a scorpion rob me of the divine nature which I have cultivated through years of sadhana?"

Similarly In our lives we encounter many people who harm us, insult us, plot against us, whose actions seem calculated to thwart the successful achievement of our goals sometimes. So these are obvious acts, such as a co-worker who continually steals our ideas or speaks badly of us to our boss. Sometimes these acts are subtle – a friend, relative or colleague who unexpectedly betrays us or who we find has been surreptitiously speaking negatively about us behind our back.

Slowly we find that our own actions, words and thoughts become driven by anger and pain. they gave us. We find ourselves engaged in cunning thoughts of revenge or enemity. Before we realise it, we are injuring ourselves by allowing negative emotions dominate us and our psyche. They insulted us or plotted against us or sabotaged a well-deserved achievement at work. But we injure ourselves more deeply and more gravely by allowing our hearts and minds to darken by negative thoughts and behaviour.

Our dharma and right bevahiour is to be kind, pure, honest, giving, sharing and caring. selflessly. People, due to ignorance, lack of understanding or due to the way in which their own karmic drama is unfolding, may act with malice, deceit, selfishness and indifference. But we must take care that we should not let their actions or their ignorance deprive us of fulfilling our dharma or righteous living of helping others selflessly. We must not allow ourselves to be lowered by their ignorance, their habits or their greed. The darkness in their impure heart should not be allowed to penetrate into the lightness of our hearts.

We must live the life for serving others selflessly for their welfare uplifting them in every possible way.

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Reflection Of Oneself In Mirror Of Mind

2010-11-15T10:55:00.001+05:30

Most of us invariably take a glance at ourselves in the mirror at least once a day. The mirror diligently and without being judgmental, reflects what is and what is not.

They accept what it tells us without much complaint. they then try to better, in whatever way feasible, that which is feasible to change for the better and basically accept the rest as given. they take pride in what they have in terms of form, beauty and appearance and try not to dwell much on what they lack outwardly. they may also resolve and work towards those areas that require to be improved. they step out of the house, with this 'approved' confidence, and are prepared to take on the world.

Imagine a plump person standing in front of the mirror. The person would try to see himself from those angles that are more flattering to him. When they attempt this through a session of meditating in calm abiding, where they are only watching our mind, they will initially try and see our reflected mind from only those angles which our ego state or nurtured mind will encourage us to see. For example they might think "I do get angry, but not so often, so it's OK" or "Yes, I do get envious when my neighbour buys a swank automobile and desire the same for myself , but I don't keep it in my heart", or they might see ourselves to be anyone most humble and put on this act when they are in point of fact filled with pride.

Let's say they can hold the mirror to reflect our mind and heart. Chances are that most of us don't make the work, not a lot because they may not know how to do so, but more maybe because they may not approve of the kind of reflection they might get to see. It may be much for our ego state to accept. it is seldom elementary to get ourselves to accept what they don't like to see in us, that which they can't actually 'see'.

All these projections that distort the true reflection is created by ego.

Similarly, when they try to see our heart in the mirror, our nurtured mind convinces us that they are the most considerate and compassionate of all. in point of fact, however, they may be sympathetic in some cases but not truly empathetic to all.

This whole self-cleansing experience takes us on the path to lasting bliss.

In meditation sessions, they reflect on the clouded state of heart and mind and when they see the pollution, it means they have made a nice beginning. Then there is scope for cleaning the mind. With sustained meditative reflection, they can observe the mind and heart more and more closely and reach a stage where they can see them in their clear state, free of pollution. At last, they come face-to-face with our true nature.

At the onset of the festive season, plenty of of you would soon begin to tidy up your homes, throwing or gifting away things no longer needed. the same way let us spare some time and work towards cleansing of the heart and mind and discard the attributes that are useless to us.

Anger, greed, ignorance of our true nature, jealousy, pride, desire, habitual tendencies, mental formations and perceptions can show to be poisonous and so require to be phased out. Destructive thoughts and actions are not worth retaining; they only bring harm and suffering. Since the very purpose of life is happiness, all these negative tendencies must go!

Your Life And Energy at Gross and Subtle Level

2010-11-03T11:29:00.000+05:30

Your Life And Energy at Gross and Subtle Level

Life is complex, its nature is duality, it's complicated, unpredictable, and it's multi-dimensional. But more than that, life is a combination of the subtle and the gross. The gross, though easy to comprehend, has its own set of problems and the subtle is difficult to comprehend.

For example, the body is gross, the mind is subtle. Again, the mind is gross in comparison to the soul, or being. While moving from thoughts to words to actions, we are moving from subtle to gross. Actions and words are such that anyone can understand and control them, but thoughts are difficult to control or understand. Emotions, feelings, and intuition belong to the subtle world, while doing is usually of the gross world. Even in emotions, anger, jealousy, greed, and worry are gross and easy to acquire, while love, patience, honesty, forgiveness and altruism are subtle, and difficult to cultivate.

The gross elements in life are useful, but without the subtle elements, their use is limited or is accompanied by much pain and sorrow. For example, any medicine that doctors use to cure an illness is a gross thing. While medicines do their job quickly and efficiently, they also cause a lot of side effects, and can even prove fatal. The same effect or cure can be achieved by going deep into the mind, using positive thoughts, energies, emotions and feelings to boost one's own immunity and fight the disease. This subtle level treatment is without any side effects, but takes time, and is not possible for everyone. Only those who are highly meditative and who can see inward, can harness their subtle energies and bring them together in a strong manner, to achieve this. But one can at least combine both, to get better results.

Once we are aware that life has these components, we can literally feel the days when the body is loaded with negative energy, and is feeling unmotivated, lethargic, tired, listless, and futile. Such are the periods when you need to sit quietly and meditate, go deep into your inner recesses, and find your innermost being or soul, which is a powerhouse of energy. If we don't, then these frustrations will eventually act on our appetite, sleep and our immunity, making us victims of disease — stress, acidity, hypertension, insomnia, diabetes and cancer.

A rose is the gross element. Its fragrance is the subtle element. A flower is incomplete without fragrance. Similarly, human beings can exist as physical bodies for 70 or 80 years, but they can be fruitful, or life can be meaningful, and they can be existentially successful only if they are able to discover their fragrance. A human being is declared as being alive or dead only on the basis of the presence or absence of his sukshma sharira or subtle energy. Apart from this subtle energy running through us, there is no difference between someone alive or dead.

Our aim should be to acknowledge and get in tune with this subtle force or energy, what is known as prana, or soul or atma. It is by connecting to this that we get an inkling of the subtle elements, and can harness unlimited potential and energy, to live our lives with joy, happiness, good health and peace. Otherwise, we will go on living at the gross level, finding life only good in phases, often finding life meaningless and frustrating.

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Home Remedies To Cure Acne And Pimples

2010-10-18T02:44:00.000+05:30

We give you home remedies to reduce acne and pimples

Tired of the regular zits that keep popping up every now and then? While if you suffer from an acute acne problem, it's best that you visit a dermatologist, you can bid adieu to a pimple here and there by following these simple home remedies — just make sure you don't suffer from any allergies. Acne usually starts with blackheads, which are formed when oil along with dead cells gets stuck in your pores and turn black. The inflammation when it turns red are the unsightly pimples that all of us dread. While a regular clean-up will reduce your blackheads, here's what you can do to prevent them...

- Take a few pieces of jaiphal (nutmeg), mix it with some unboiled milk and apply the paste on your acne. Wash it off after about two hours.

- Make a mixture of cinnamon powder and honey and apply on your pimples before you go to bed in the night. Wash it with warm water when you wake up in the morning. Do this for a fortnight and watch your pimples disappear.

- Not only are oranges good for overall health, you can use orange peels as a remedy for pimples too. Grind the peels, mix them with a few drops of water and apply it on your face.

- Mix a tablespoon each of fresh lime juice and groundnut oil and apply it on your face to avoid blackheads.

- Leave fresh mint juice on your face overnight to tame pimples.

- Take methi (fenugreek) leaves and make a paste. Apply it every night for 15 minutes and wash it off.

- Take turmeric powder and neem leaves. Apply the mixture on your pimples. Leave it on your face for about half an hour.

- Take equal quantities of rose water and lime juice and apply the mixture on the affected area. Leave it on for 20 minutes.

- Make a face-wash by adding fresh lime juice to a cup of unboiled milk and using it on your face.

- Take some tomato pulp and apply it on your face. Leave it for 45 minutes and wash it off.

- Take a few drops of gulab jal (rose-water) and mix it with sandalwood. Apply the paste on your face and wash it off after 20 minutes.

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Stimulating the Soul

2010-10-04T18:47:00.000+05:30

Among all the planets in the solar system, the earth is privileged to host life in many forms, and among all species, humans are the most privileged, for they can host knowledge.

Again, you remember that you are hosting the creator. The underprivileged are those who do not realise that they are privileged, and so they also host, but they host all the negativities.

The only purpose for this body to exist is to make you aware of how beautiful you are, and to make you aware that it is possible to live all the values you cherish and create a world of divinity around you. Like the birds returning to their nests, come back to your source; only then can you realise that you host the creator.

When a part of the body is stimulated, pleasure arises. When your soul is stimulated, love arises. Love has no end, but pleasure ends. Often people think pleasure is love. Only the luckiest understand the distinction between pleasure and love. Taste stimulates the tongue, music stimulates the ears and sight stimulates the eyes. And what stimulates the soul? Spiritual practices, sadhana and satsang do! All one wants in life is, stimulation of the soul. Even a faint idea of it keeps life going. Every other stimulus is on the surface. The stimulus of the soul energises and the stimulus of the body brings tiredness. Every stimulus should lead you to the Self.

Desire, awareness of the Self and action all are manifestation of the same energy that is you. Among these three, one of them dominates at a time. When you have lots of desires, you are not aware of the Self, awareness of the Self will be at its lowest, and that's why all the philosophers around the world have always advocated renunciation and dropping of desires. When there is an awareness happiness dawn. When desire dominates, stress and sorrow result.

When actions dominate, restlessness and disease is the result. When your actions and desires are sincerely directed to the Divine or to the welfare of society, then the consciousness is automatically elevated, and knowledge of the Self is sure to be attained.

When you love something, you have a sense of belongingness. When love is cast over the entire creation, then you are the Big Self. That is Lordship. When the Lordship dawns on the Self, there is perennial celebration. When no sanchita karma (past impressions) is left, the Self shines through. And this becomes obvious in the presence of the Guru. But all those qualities that you appreciate in a Guru are also in your nature. Being with the Guru is like being with one's higher self. Guru, God and one's own self are synonymous.

Often one recognises wisdom, but sees a gap between wisdom and one's own life. The purpose of becoming a disciple is to bridge that gap. Being with a Guru means spontaneous integration of life and wisdom. Respecting the Guru simply means honouring your innermost nature....Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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Hindu Rituals as learning tools

2010-09-22T13:35:00.001+05:30

The man who sells a television set does not tell you the intricate scientific principles that make it work.

He simply places a remote in our hands with an instruction booklet. Reading it, even a lay person who has no knowledge of science is able to tame the images, sound, brightness and colour, and switch channels by pressing buttons.

Many of us are not aware of how a mobile telephone functions but we are conversant with basic rituals like dialing a number, scrolling, typing a message – thereby helping us to communicate, send and receive messages.

Pure science abounds in theories, concepts, abstraction and perhaps even speculation. It is technology that reaches science to our doorstep. Technology is the external face, the outward expression of science.

Identical to the above is the relation between spirituality and religion. Religions are outward expressions of spirituality. They have evolved over time and each religion has its own constituency of followers.

Like science, the goal of spirituality is to help efface our problems and improve the quality of our lives. The difference exists in time dimension and vision. While science broadly deals with problems one by one and that which are external in nature, spirituality seeks to strike at the root of all problems that is embedded in our ignorance of the true purpose of life and inability to recognise the true Self.

While applying science to our lives we perform various rituals without questioning how it works because the 'how' has already been taken care of by those who formalised it. The rituals go hand-in-hand whenever technology-based appliances are in use. A religion, too, prescribes rituals which are to be viewed in the light of the above. A religion adapts spirituality and enlists some easy steps for consumption and benefit of people.

If you are inclined to study and learn about science – understand theories and formulae and how things work – and you have the commitment, drive and a sense of urgency and adventure to explore and discover truths, then, you could similarly pursue spirituality, to plumb the depths of metaphysics.

It is irrational to reject or run down any ritual only because we have not understood it. Every ritual has been evolved with a great deal of thought and experience, in order to enhance physical and mental well being that will contribute towards spiritual uplift.

Taking three sips of water called achamanam was intended to boost one's immunity. Touching various parts of body as part of prayer rituals was done to activate, in the process, nerve endings at these places. The various mudras expressed during chanting of mantras or dance are based on the principle of acupressure.

The sitting posture advocated in most kinds of yoga helps keep the spine erect to facilitate free flow of energy. Offering fruits, leaves and flowers during puja symbolizes purity, for the plant kingdom is one of the few life forms that procreates without sexual exchange as we understand it. In this manner, religious rituals mostly do have an underlying meaning and significance that might have been forgotten over time, leaving us with form but bereft of the essence.

All the same, getting struck in rituals life-long is like building new bridges every day and not crossing them.

Religious rituals are usually purification exercises designed to propel one towards refinement. They are not meant to add to the already swollen repertoire of our desires. Once true knowledge is gained, rituals can be abandoned as they would have served their purpose. While science aims to enhance the comfort of human life, spirituality teaches us how to be comfortable with what we have. That is the difference...Murali A Raghavan

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Unfolding of a Ragas In Vedas For Meditation

2010-09-16T11:42:00.000+05:30

Unfolding of a Ragas In Vedas For Meditation

The unfolding of the raga's swaras or notes has often been referred to as the unfolding of the 'note' petals of a mystic flower. Which was in fact the layout of musical notes during the days of the Sa ma Veda.

When the Sama Veda was first composed, it was not sung, but chanted, in what are now the first three notes of the scale: Sa, Re and Ga. According to the Naradiya Shiksha, at some point, to these three notes were then added a fourth, fifth, sixth, and then a seventh note, to get a complete scale, the three note-petals on either side of the 'Sa' or mystic kernel of the flower. By which the note-scheme now consisted of Ma, Ga, Re, Sa, Ni, Dha, Pa—set clock-wise, or in the descending order. It was a truly meditative approach.

No matter how blissful the music then sounded, it was not felt to be very audible, as it could not be heard beyond a point. As more and more people began to come and listen, musicians looked for ways and means to make the music louder. So one day certain higher-pitched notes were conceived to expand Sa's range further to become more audible. This was done by simply repeating the three notes Re, Ga, Ma, in higher pitches in the same middle register, and giving them names of those of the lower register— Pa, Dha, and Ni.

The new string of notes came to be called the saptak or the new seven-note scale, which could be heard loud and clear. However, the scale was so mesmerising due to its higher pitch that the notes in the lower register came to be neglected. It was thought that the middle register was the real scale, instead of that which was earlier part of the natural swara-circumference of Sa, which had been the same on either side of the note. Instead of being the gateway to meditation, the Sa became a note only, and the scale came to be treated in linear fashion, instead of what is actually was—a clock-wise, cyclic expansion of the Sa.

With the 20th century came the microphone that helped musicians project their music naturally rather than by compulsions of having to `shout' the notes to have them heard. There was a return —another shift in emphasis -- to the natural dictates of the scale of ancient times, a scale that emanated from Sa rather than beginning from Sa.

Ustad Amir Khan would say that the microphone was the most liberating piece of 'musicology' ever invented. Pandit Amarnath declared at a concert in New York, "You need to learn only half the Hindustani raga" -- the rest (the second half of the saptak or seven notes) was a repetition. Like the 'loading' sign on the computer before it opens a track to be seen and heard, the Sa was now meditated upon much more than the saptak had ever allowed for earlier. It had returned to its ancient roots. The ra ga was once again being unfolded petal by petal, swara by swara, to reveal the honey-centre of its mystic flower—which was more in the nature of meditation than singing the saptak, which tended towards linear phraseologies. This was now like Issac Newton's psycho-physical colour circle, with its centre of gravity the colour white, and its range of seven colours on all sides, that paralleled the seven notes of the scale.

Underlining the new approach, Pandit Amarnath wrote in a composition for the raga Vibhas: 'Bhavana tapas gulab si/ Ur kantak bhar /Jagat lubhavana,/Kar sadhana, bhar yatana'. "O musician in sadhana, be the spirit of the mendicant rose, who with thorns under its throat, brings joy to the world with his bloom...Bindu Chawla"

Tuning in to the Rhythm of life

2010-09-11T08:22:00.000+05:30

We are not here on earth to struggle for a satisfying existence, or just exist aimlessly to the whims of our destiny. The Vedic view is that cessation of all misery is the purpose of human birth.

This can be achieved only through complete liberation of our consciousness. Good and evil, happiness and misery only exist in the mind of the observer. The conditioning of the mind is dictated by the manner in which we live. No one on earth can live a self-indulgent, indiscipline and wanton life and hope that this lifestyle will not affect his state of mind, for it would impact all his perceptions and circumstances.

Even our subsequent departure from this world would not alleviate our distress, because the cycle of birth and death is endless. Only Self-knowledge can free us from miseries. Self-knowledge can be achieved by living right. According to the Vedas, there are four values that are to be cultivated by any individual for living right. That is, there are four main purposes to human life. They are: Moral perfection, worldly attainment, fulfilment of legitimate desires and liberation. The first three values have meaning only when they are aimed at the fourth one. Only when the major aim is liberation, can an individual remain centred while following the other three tenets, else he may tend to become arrogant, greedy, power-hungry and immoral.

We live a life of moral perfection when we live in tune with our real Self, thereby always being in tune with the rhythm of life. We discover how to function in an optimum manner, and have the full support of Providence to evolve because Nature is always inclined towards progression. This is also known as 'the righteous way to live'. All our behaviours then become constructive, life enhancing and appropriate.

When we have a harmonious relationship with the Universe, it provides for all our needs. Whatever is required to make our lives satisfying, unfolds spontaneously. We are always in the flow of harmonious relationships and supportive circumstances. But we should also cultivate the faith that whatever is showing up is for our highest good. Impatience does not have spiritual virtue. With unshakeable faith in God, we should be joyous and enthusiastic always.

When our life-enhancing, legitimate desires are fulfilled, life is fulfilling, enjoyable and we can devote ourselves to higher learning and practice. As spiritual beings we have this ability to have our desires fulfilled by gentle intention. We do not have to apply great effort or struggle to have them fulfilled. As our awareness increases we are naturally in a state of fulfilment. We only need to acknowledge our desires and have complete faith that they will be soon fulfilled.

As spiritual beings we cannot be satisfied only living a life of contentment, worldly attainment and having our desires fulfilled. Without spiritual unfolding of our consciousness, we would always remain disgruntled and despite the fulfillment of the first three ideals, we would still be prone to getting waylaid. The first three practices make our lives satisfying so we can devote ourselves to the fourth and most important ideal. All four resolutions are interrelated and work in conjunction. We can demonstrate commitment to spiritual practice by making it the focal point of our lives. All actions and thoughts should be conducted from that platform. As we keep progressing on our path with full dedication, we are forever assured of God's grace... Indu Mittal

Wheels of Existence

2010-09-08T12:13:00.000+05:30

Pythagoras's is the first experiment in creating a synthesis. Twenty-five centuries have passed since then and nobody has tried it again. Nobody else before had done it, and nobody else has done it afterwards either. It needs a mind that is both scientific and mystic. It is rare.

There have been great mystics like the Buddha, Lao Tzu, Zarathustra. And there have been great scientists like Newton, Edison, Einstein. But to find a man who is at home with both worlds is difficult. Pythagoras is a class unto himself.

The synthesis was needed then as it is needed today because the world is again at the same point. The world moves in a wheel motion. Samsara in Sanskrit means 'the world', it also means the wheel. The wheel is big: one circle is completed in 25 centuries.

Twenty-five centuries before Pythagoras, Atlantis came to an end because of man's own scientific growth. Without wisdom, scientific growth is dangerous. It is like putting a sword in the hands of a child. Now 25 centuries have passed since Pythagoras. Again there is chaos. The wheel has come to the same point.

Uprooted, life loses meaning as values disappear. A great darkness descends. There's no sense of direction. One simply feels accidental. There seems to be neither purpose nor significance in life that seems to be all chance. It seems existence does not care for you; that there is no life after death and whatsoever you do is futile, routine and mechanical. Everything seems pointless.

Chaotic times can either be a great curse, as it happened in Atlantis, or can prove to be a quantum leap in human growth. It depends on how we use them. It is only in such great times of chaos that great stars are born.

Pythagoras was not alone. In Greece, Pythagoras and Heraclitus were born, just as in India, we had the Buddha, Mahavira and others. In China, there were Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, Confucius, Mencius, and Lieh Tzu. In Iran there was Zarathustra. In the Brahmin tradition, there have been many great Upanishadic seers. All these great masters were born at a certain stage in human history, 25 centuries ago.

Now we are again in great chaos, and man's fate will depend on what we do. Either we will destroy ourselves like the civilisation that destroyed itself in Atlantis; we will be drowned in our own knowledge; in our own science or, there is a possibility that we can take a quantum leap.

Ordinary people, the majority, live in unconsciousness; so they can't see even a few steps ahead. If we can create a great momentum for meditation, for the inward journey, for tranquillity, stillness and love, humanity will be born anew. A new man will be born. And once you miss these times, then for 25 centuries again you will remain the same. Only a few people will achieve enlightenment. Here and there, once in a while, a person will become alert and aware and divine. The greater part of humanity goes on living in hell.

I feel a deep spiritual affinity with Pythagoras. I am also bringing you a synthesis of East and West, of science and religion, of intellect and intuition, of male and female mind, of the head and heart, of right and left. I am also trying in every possible way to create a great harmony, because only that harmony can save and bring new life.

Irregular Menstrual Period Cure with Yoga Ayurveda

2010-08-29T01:46:00.003+05:30

Irregular Menstrual Period Cure with Yoga Ayurveda

A normal menstrual period lasts from 2 to 7 days. The normal cycle patterns can range from 21 to 35 days. When bleeding occurs that is not part of the regular cycle; periods are longer or heavier than normal; occurs between periods; time between periods is longer than normal; or there is an absence of periods, this is called abnormal or irregular uterine bleeding. There are various causes of abnormal bleeding, but the most common is a hormone imbalance. At both ends of the menstrual life of a woman, periods may be irregular. Reasons for abnormal periods can be both normal and abnormal. The most normal reason is pregnancy. Hormone imbalance (not enough or too much of certain hormones) can also be a common reason. This can occur as a result of weight loss or gain; heavy exercise; stress; illness; or certain medications.

Treatment:
PAINFUL AND IRREGULAR MENSTRUATION A piece of fresh ginger (adrak), ground and boiled in a cup of water. The infusion is taken thrice daily after meals along with sugar. Boil 1 teaspoon saffron (kesar) in ½ cup water. Let it reduce to become 1 tablespoon. Divide this decoction into three portions and take with equal quantities of water, thrice daily for a couple of days.

MENSTRUATION DELAY Take ½ teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (dalchini) every night along with 1 cup milk. Powder 1 teaspoon dried mint (pudina) leaves and take with 1 teaspoon honey, thrice daily.

MENSTRUATION, EXCESSIVE BLEEDING Grind some Beal leaves into a fine paste. Take 1 teaspoon with warm water and drink some cold water as well. Boil 1 teaspoon coriander (dhania) seeds in 2 cups water till it is reduced to 1 cup. Add sugar to taste and drink when lukewarm. Repeat twice or thrice a day.

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How To Control Anger Yogic Way

2010-08-28T03:23:00.002+05:30

How To Control Anger Yogic Way

Dismiss it as a personality trait but those white flashes can do much damage to your health. Here's why you must control your anger

Anger is a natural human emotion, no doubt. At times, venting out your frustration is good, but knowing how to control it is equally crucial. How you react to a certain situation mirrors your level of maturity and problem-solving skills. Psychologist Alina Philip tells you why you must control those unwanted bouts of rage.

» The immediate effects:
When you lose control, your body is the first to bear the brunt. Your blood pressure shoots up and your breathing becomes faster. It's almost as if you were gearing up for a physical fight. In some cases, the high BP also leads to sudden headaches. And in the long run, the elevated blood pressure can lead to increase in the chances of heart attack. As the body temperature goes up, one may also experience sweating.

» Tiredness:
Expression of anger needs energy. As a result, it saps up your reserves and you feel tired. In the process, the level of stress hormone shoots up, further aggravating that 'down and out' feeling. You may feel 'in control' while expressing anger, but spend some time in that state and the depleting energy levels will hit you. As a result, your productivity takes a nose-dive and work suffers.

» You cannot sleep:
With so much negativity in your head and some riled up souls around you, getting a good night's sleep is almost impossible. And even if you manage to fall asleep out of sheer exhaustion, the quality of it will be nowhere close to what your body (and mind) needs. Lack of sleep and anger works in a cyclical fashion. When you are angry, you don't sleep well. And lack of sleep leads to a foul state of mind which can trigger anger. Insomnia and other sleep disorders come with their own share of health problems.

» Depression:
Being in a constant 'worked up' state can lead to depression. And that can set off a series of potentially harmful behavioral patterns such as smoking and excess drinking. Sometimes, people prone to anger use it to fight that feeling of depression and helplessness. Anger is not your natural and healthy state of mind, and when it turns into a regular phenomenon, ill effects are bound to follow.

» Alienation:
Losing your cool occasionally is one thing, but flare-ups become an everyday phenomenon, the ones on the receiving end will start distancing themselves. You are then in the danger of becoming socially ostracized. In the office environment, you will lose respect of your subordinates and your boss will view you as someone who has no control over his/her emotions.

» Wrong decisions:
Anger sends rationality for a toss. You are too caught up reacting to the immediate and lose focus of the true nature of the problem. In fact, when one ought to be channelizing energies towards solving the problem, you will be doing just the opposite. You cannot see the issue from a different perspective and there are high chances that you may end up taking the wrong decision.

Get a grip on your anger

Get a grip on your anger with these asanas, says yoga expert Anand

1 Dirgha Shwasan (Deep breathing)
Sit comfortably with an erect spine, take a deep breath while expanding the stomach, then exhale deeply while pulling your stomach inwards. Continue for two to three minutes. Effect: Anger subsides gradually and it steadies your thinking process and relaxes you. When you deep breathe, more oxygen is supplied to the body. More oxygen means more nutrition that stops the usual shallow and speedy breathing experienced during anger.

3 Bhramari pranayam
Breathe in and out through the nose. While exhaling, make a humming sound. Repeat the process about seven to eight times. Effect: The sound vibrations created are radiated all over the brain. The sound creates moderate vibrations as if massaging the brain and other delicate organs situated in the skull. It relaxes and removes stress.

2 Jivha shitali (Tongue cooling)
Sit comfortably and take your tongue out of the mouth. Shape your lips as if you would be saying the alphabet "O". In the process, this rolls the tongue into a pipe-like formation.

Inhale through this tongue formation and close the mouth after pulling the tongue inside. Hold this breath inside for 15-20 seconds.

Exhale through the nose while making a plain humming sound. Repeat about seven times. Effect: It cools you down, relaxes the brain and normalises heavy breathing. When you are angry, your body temperature goes up. The cool air provides counters this problem.

Even studies say so...
Researchers from the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) in Baltimore have found that people who are angry and aggressive face a greater risk for heart attack and stroke. These people showed a greater thickness of the carotid arteries in the neck, a key risk factor for heart attack or stroke, compared with people who were more easygoing. The researchers write that "when the Type-A behavioral pattern was dissected into its constituent parts, hostility and anger emerged as the dominant predictor of coronary artery disease."

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Yogic ways for a Flat Tummy And Fat Loss

2010-08-24T14:49:00.002+05:30

Yogic ways for a Flat Tummy And Fat Loss

Blame it on SRK’s six-pack-magic, Aamir’s eight-pack-charisma or Priyanka’s hot bikini bod, but flaunting the flattest tummy and a set of well toned abs is the latest dream for many youngsters.

But, they usually tend to forget that it takes more than just basic crunches and crash dieting to carve a drool worthy, flat stomach. Explains fitness trainer, Deanne Pandey, “Ab exercises + cardio exercises + right diet – this is the most effective formula to achieve well-toned abdominal muscles. Missing upon any one of these will take away the real impact of an abs-workout.”

“An ideal diet and workout for every individual depends upon his/her weight loss requirement, body type and body shape,” suggests Pandey. For instance, a pear shaped person may indulge in a less strenuous workout and minimal diet modifications to get the desired tummy in comparison to an apple shaped body, who is usually heavy in the tummy area.

Here are a set of workout and physical activities, which when combined with an ideal eating plan and cardio workouts can assure you of the killer abs that you always dreamt of...

1. Naukasana- A common yoga posture that works wonders on your abs.
Method: Lie flat on the ground, with your back on the floor. Raise your upper body and legs to an angle of 30 degrees and hold the posture for 30-40 seconds, then relax. Repeat this asana for 10 times to begin with, graduating to 30 times. Breathe normally all through the work out.
“Holding onto the posture with breath tightens and contracts your upper and lower abs while repeating the movement tones them up gradually,” tells yoga expert Anand.

2. Ushtrasana : It is the counter pose to naukasana .
Method: Stand on your knees, with heels facing upwards. Arch your back, placing your hands on your knees one by one. Hold your head behind pushing your belly outwards. Hold this posture for 30 seconds and repeat 30 times.
“During naukasana , the ab muscles contract building up tension in the area, while ushtrasana releases the tension by giving your tummy a good stretch. It is important to practice ushtrasana after naukasana to save one's back from injury,” explains Anand.

3. Basic crunch : The good old crunch still remains the best exercise to bag the perfect abs.
Method: Lie on the floor with your legs off the floor in a right angle. Keep your shoulders just above the floor. Breathe in and bring your knees in towards your chest, while lifting your upper body to an angle of 30 degrees and breathe out while you relax. Repeat this exercise 15-20 times to begin with.
“Don’t arch your back. The crunches will help you contract your abdomninal muscles giving them an effective workout,” suggests Deanne.

4. Bridging: Stretch till you feel the burn!
Method: Lie flat on the floor with your hands resting by your sides, feet flat on the floor, shoulder width apart and knees bent. Now, contract your abdominals, lower back and gluts and slowly lift your midsection to form a bridge from your knees, through your hips to your shoulders. Hold this position for a few seconds, and then slowly lower. Yoga Fitness expert Anand suggests, “Avoid this exercise in case you are suffering from lower back problems.”
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How Change your Attitude Willingly

2010-08-24T09:42:00.003+05:30

How Change your Attitude Willingly

Taking to spiritual development is today seen as a way to stress busting and thus bettering the quality of our lives.

This seems to be more relevant in urban living where lifestyle, desires and aspirations are working at cross purposes. People are getting increasingly edgy and short-tempered and social grace is taking a beating.

Treading the spiritual path, the aspirant needs to ensure that he has the correct reference point of beneficiary.

There was a sorcerer in a town in Tibet who would torment people with his black magic. Stories spread of how he could bring down hail and destroy villages with his powers. He would rob and kill people at will. He gained great `respect’ out of sheer fear. After a few years, a great personal tragedy shook him and he decided he would practice this sorcery no more.

In the high mountains lived a lama of repute. He had heard of the deeds of the black magician and was overwhelmed with the suffering the people had to undergo because of him. The sorcerer approached the lama and said to him: “Master, I have been a bad man all thee years. I need to redeem myself. Please help me.” The lama suggested: “Very well, now that you wish to change, you need to change your attitude first! Just as you did all the evil things to people causing them great suffering, thereby deriving great pleasure from it, you are to exactly reverse the process!”

“What do you say, master? I dont understand,” the penitent asked. The lama continued: “Well, just as you did harm to others and derived pleasure, now do good to people and derive happiness. It’s so simple.” The sorcerer got the message and went on to become one of the greatest masters of our time.

We always look at benefit with this viewpoint: “How will i derive benefit out of my practices and actions?” The shift of attitude should be in cultivating a mind that thinks of how others can derive benefit from my practices and actions. The moment shift of the reference point of the true recipient of the beneficiary is made the pathway is yours for gainful merit. This has to be done willingly and in happiness, otherwise we will accrue negative karma.

The teacher becomes the compassionate one who gives direction. The rest is up to us, to translate to action willingly, understanding why it is necessary to do so. The shift in attitude, in the point of reference of the true beneficiary of actions undertaken, is necessary for all those in public life, too, like administrators and politicians. Then the results would be of great common benefit.

Summarising everything into a single verse, the greatest teacher of Mahayana and Indian scholar, Shantideva said:

“All the joy the world contains

Has come through wishing happiness for others,

All the misery the world contains

Has come through wanting pleasure for oneself.

Tathagatha realization to you!”

Tathagatha refers to one who has walked the path to full awakening and so reached the end of suffering and is released from life-death cycle. The implication is that the path is open to all who would follow it. In later Mahayana Buddhism, Tathagatha came to mean the essential buddha nature found in every sentient being. GIRISH DESHPANDE

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THE SPA: Ayurveda Cures For Cold Cough Headaches

2010-08-19T09:12:00.003+05:30

THE SPA: Ayurveda Cures For Cold Cough & Headaches

Landing on the moon or orbiting the earth may pose no problems for man anymore. Yet, he is still felled by common ailments that include headaches, constipation, the common cold, allergies, joint aches, etc.

These complaints plague us through the year, but are exacerbated during certain times, like the summer. If you are averse to popping pills to find some relief from these ailments, then you may want to look towards the ancient science of Ayurveda for some respite.

According to Dr Rakesh Pande from Charak Health Centre, Mumbai and Dr Santosh Kadam from the Sri Sri Ayurveda Centre, Bangalore, more and more patients are now asking for ayurvedic solutions to combat certain common aliments. They present some ayurvedic solutions for the same.

The dosage mentioned is for adults. For children, half the portion is recommended. The ingredients/medicines are available at medical and ayurvedic stores across the country. They also recommended the use of cow’s milk wherever any dairy products are mentioned.

AILMENT Common cold, allergic rhinitis, drowsiness, lack of concentration, memory loss, lethargy.

TREATMENT I Put two drops of ghee in each nostril in the morning, before your breakfast. Do this for five days a week. For the other two days, apply anutail (ayurvedic oil), in the same manner. Remember, never put nasal drops on a cloudy day as it may lead to the blockage of your energy points.

AILMENT Repeated cough or cold, sneezing.
TREATMENT Grind an inch of ginger and black pepper with five basil (tulsi) leaves. Boil this in two cups of water, till the concoction measures one cup. Strain the particles from the liquid, add jaggery for taste and drink the solution. Repeat the procedure twice a day...

Our Evolution With Tantra And Yoga

2010-08-11T10:13:00.002+05:30

Our Evolution With Tantra And Yoga

In an informal satsang with seekers, Swami Niranjan answers questions on yoga, tantra and desires, and whether men and women have different kinds of spiritual attributes...

What is the difference between the moral viewpoints of yoga and tantra?
Tantra says accept yourself as you are, but religions tell us that things are 'good' and 'bad'. It means you have to restrain yourself. Tantra says, 'don't restrain, don't regret, just accept, but be aware and you will transcend'. Both ways are acceptable. Tantra and yoga are two different manifestations of the same. All the concepts of yoga are derived from tantra.

In tantra, you accept yourself as you are, whether you are a criminal or a saint, because that is the expression of your life, of your consciousness in its natural course of evolution. Maybe in this life you are a criminal. So, you must evolve through this criminal mind, and as you transcend, in the course of one or two lives, you allow nature to unfold. Then you will leave the criminal mind behind and transcend it. The same mind will transform itself into a saintly mind.

We have two aspects, the good and bad, the creative and destructive. Enforced change within the personality is suppression of normal expression, which applies to all levels of our consciousness, both the good and bad, positive and negative.

In tantra, as explained in the Mahanirvana Tantra, Shakti has nearly always been defined as kundalini, and Shiva, the male aspect, as chetana or consciousness. Tantra is not really referring to a physical relationship. Although it accepts it, it says that in order to experience internal union you first experience external union; to experience internal bliss you experience the external bliss. The difference is, external bliss is momentary; internal bliss is continuous. If you achieve internal orgasm, it will continue for life.

How will you control that?
For that the process of sadhana is explained in tantra meditation, dealing with the mind - pratyahara, dharana, laya yoga, mantra, yantra and mandala. Mantra means expansion of consciousness and liberation of energy. Mantra is liberation - a power through which one can liberate the mind. And yantra is the vehicle of liberation. Yantra meditation expands awareness that merges into the ocean of consciousness. Mandala is movement of the mind.

According to yoga and tantra, within the mind lie many dimensions of experience that are happening in the form of sound or vibration, some known, others unknown. The experiences of the whole universe, the cosmos, exist within the mind. We have to explode that experience, and for that purpose there is mandala meditation.

What are initiations?
It is awakening of Shakti. The practice of asana is an initiation for the body. Initiation happens on many levels of our personality. Pranayama is initiation of the pranas . The yamas and niyamas are initiation into the positive aspect of life. The only difference between tantra and yoga is that yoga is more outgoing; it deals more with the world, with the body, mind, personality, emotions, actions and environment, whereas tantra is more of a meditative nature. You have to have desires in order to have a progressive mind. You require desire because, for the evolution of consciousness, conflict is necessary. We must accept desires. If I desire to give you a slap, I should give you a slap, but at the same time I should think of the repercussions it can have, either positive or negative. You will hit me back and that is a negative repercussion. If I simply follow my emotions there is conflict so you have to learn to detach yourself. Both processes happen together. You allow your emotions to flourish; you observe them, but at the same time, you learn to control them. You come to know when it is the right time for action and then let that energy manifest itself. Then this manifestation will be positive and creative, rather than haphazard. You wait for the right time; you follow that desire through - so there will be no conflict. There should be no conflict in the mind because where there is conflict, there is a breakdown of natural tendencies. Then you are not a yogi, you are not a tantric. You are a bhogi.

Do men and women have different spiritual roles or attributes?
Tantra believes the feminine energy is much more refined and is of a higher quality than the masculine energy. In tantra, the female principle has the position of guru, and the male principle has the position of disciple. Because of a woman's ability to flow without any kind of intellectual barrier, which binds one to the gross material level, women have greater ability than men; they have this immense intuitive ability. Picking up the vibratory field is more predominant in the female principle, because it is a psychically active and not a passive energy. Male energy is passive and it seems that male energy tends towards tunnel vision. Men only see straight, whereas feminine energy has a broad vision. Women are able to perceive things that the male energy generally cannot perceive. This is the theory of the tantras.

Which Massage Therapy is right for you?

2010-08-10T19:59:00.002+05:30

Which Massage Therapy is right for you?

It's still pouring cats and dogs and you have not got yourself to go to the gym or head for a jog/swim as yet. Instead of staying in and guilt-tripping yourself or trying to cheer yourself up with movies and other treats (read: fried and fatty food); try and focus on wellness! Treat yourself to some spa therapy. We help you pick the right one.

Kavita Sahai, a masseuse, says, "A career woman has to work extra hard to manage both work and home. This leaves them with no time for themselves and no time for their bodies. A massage will ease their tired muscles".

She tells us about the five best massages from the ayurvedic, western and east-Asian worlds:

Aromatherapy massage
This massage therapy (see pic above) uses different essential oils from plants. The scents from these oils balance your breathing and calm your mind, leaving your body relaxed. Lavender, rose and jasmine are the most common oils used.

"An aromatherapy massage can be used to relieve work or PMS stress, chronic aches and pains in the body. They get rid of restlessness and anxiety and leave you feeling energised," says Sahai.

"Pregnant women and people who have undergone surgery recently should not get an aromatherapy massage done. This also applies to people with rashes or open wounds," says Sahai.

Price: Rs.1800-2800; duration: 1 hour.

Swedish massage
It is a soft massage that uses long strokes to relax the body. Soft circular movements are used to knead the tired joints of the body. "Swedish massages use olive oil or almond oil along with cucumber cream. Spas can use other oils and creams depending on your preference," she says.

Swedish massages help in easing back pain, stress-related pains and tired joints in the body. "They are relaxing and rejuvenating. We call it the feel-good massage," explains Sahai.

Price: Rs.1300 - 2500; duration: 1 hour,15 minutes.
Reflexology

Reflexology targets pressure points in the feet and hands. The pressure points are pressed with kneading and circulating movements. This should be done by a certified reflexologist.

"Massages that use reflexology relax the organs connected to pressure points of the feet and hands. If the correct nerve ending is massaged, it can ease pain in the back and shoulders. It is also a good way to find out about any other ailments too" says Sahai. She recommends pregnant women should consult a doctor before going for this massage.

Price: Rs 1200-2500; duration: 40-60 minutes.
Hot stone massage

The masseuse will apply sesame oil on your body and then place warm basalt stones on your back and other parts of the body. The stones are pressed down lightly to relieve muscle tension.

"Hot stone massages balance the energy centres of the body. Heat from the stones improves blood circulation and calms the nervous system. Go fo the massage if you are feeling he blues, have back pains or simply feel frayed," says Sahai. She does not recommend the massage for people with blood pressure and heart problems.

Price: Rs 2000-3500; duration: 1 hour.
Lymphatic massage

"This massage removes toxins from the body. It is a hard massage that drains out the toxins," says Sahai. There's high amount of pressure involved in this massage.

"It will take two or more sessions for it to show effect. This massage will take two or more sittings to show effect. This massage will help those with high blood pressure or heart problems," she says.

Price: Rs.1800-2800; duration: 2 hours.

So decide which massage suits you and pamper yourself this monsoon!

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Post Partum Weight Loss Strategy

2010-08-05T16:41:00.002+05:30

Putting on weight after you give birth to your bundle of joy is inevitable. But while most new mums resort to crash diets or spend extra hours at the gym, they must know that it is most important to maintain basic fitness levels. Use a little tact and you can easily become your slim self again. We show you how.

Making up for the loss
In any normal delivery at least 300 to 350 ml of blood is lost. When the blood loss exceeds 500ml it’s termed as postpartum hemorrhage. After pregnancy the body needs to build up on the lost hemoglobin. Secondly since the mother will be breastfeeding the baby, the body also needs an extra dose of calcium, proteins and vitamins.

WATCH YOUR DIET
Small meals : Consume small frequent meals i.e. five to six mini meals instead of three main meals. Make sure you eat something filling like a tall glass of milkshake, sprouts, soup or a plate of fruits.

More liquid, cut caffeine : Caffeine is permitted in moderation i.e. not more than two cups of coffee a day. Instead, opt for other liquids and drink gallons of water. Add to your diet fresh fruit juices and milkshakes, especially with fruits such as apple and banana that will make up for the calcium requirement. Also swap whole milk for skimmed milk; it has proteins minus the fat.

Restrict fried foods, not fats : One needs to understand the difference between good fat and bad fat. It’s best if you avoid fried foods like salty chips, bhajiyas, vadas, etc but give your body essential fats through nuts, home-made ghee (two to three tsps), paneer and olive oil.

Build on animal protein : vegetarians, protein can come through curds, chaas and lassi & fruits.

Healthier substitutes : You need not skip food, instead substitute it for healthier options. Like jaggery for sugar, watermelon juice for cola and brown rice for its polished cousin.

Increase fibre : Keep away from refined flours like maida and its products such as noodles, spaghetti and bread. Foods like spinach, methi, gourd, pumpkin, lady finger, brinjal, bitter gourd, peas, mushroom and bellpeppers are packed with fibre. Fibre improves digestion, controls sugar, promotes satiety, and provides anti-oxidants and vitamins that are important post-pregnancy.

EXERCISE
For women who have undergone cesarean surgery, it’s best to stay away from exercise for six months after the delivery. But exercise can usually begin 40 days after a normal delivery. You can do the following:

Walk : Brisk walking for 20 to 30 minutes is good enough for a beginner.

Yoga : Post-pregnancy, yoga is the best way to improve posture. Regularly practise surya namaskar, cobra pose or the inverted-V.
Dance and group Aerobics : Dancing or working out with music releases happiness hormones in the body.

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What is Kundalini Yoga And Its Benefits

2010-08-01T09:48:00.002+05:30

Kundalini yoga is a form of physical and meditative yoga that comprises of various techniques using the Prana or life force energy, mind, body and our senses.

The Kundalini energy is often represented as a snake coiled at the base of the spine. This yoga gives special consideration to the role of the spine and the endocrine system – both essential parts for yogic awakening.There are several means to this goal - through Mantra, through Diksha ( or transfer of Divine energy from Guru to disciple), Kriya Yog, Prannayam, Ras Vigyan (use of consecrated and Samskarised mercury) and even Ayurvedic herbs and potions.Whatever the mode of activation a Guru is a must for during the process as the divine powers in the body come to life they attack the Sadhak’s weaknesses like greed, jealousy, infatuation, anger, false ego and other negative traits. Sometimes the struggle between these positive (Kundalini) and negative energies can be so intense that a person may lose balance of mind or his evil traits may appear so magnified to him that he may take to wrong ways in life.

The Kundalini is untapped spiritual energy at the base of the spine that can be drawn up through the body awakening each of the seven chakras of the body. Full enlightenment occurs when this energy reaches the Crown Chakra (topmost). Kundalini is one of the more spiritual types of yoga.

It goes beyond the physical performance of asanas with its emphasis on breathing, meditation, mudras and chanting. However, it can be very physically intense and appeals to those who are up for both mental and physical challenges. Here are some of the benefits one can derive from Kundalini yoga.

- Kundalini yoga helps in the better functioning of the digestive, glandular, cardiovascular, lymphatic and nervous system.

- It has a direct bearing with the glandular system and hence can enhance the ability to look and feel great.

- It heightens the senses. So, your ability to taste, smell, feel and see with sensitivity are increased.

- It helps eliminate and get rid of habits such as smoking and alcohol addiction.

- Kundalini yoga helps to enrich your sense of well-being and confidence that comes from the process of self-discovery of your inner self and reaching a relaxed state of mind and body.

- It also helps overcome negative feelings and encourages positive attitude and feelings.

- You can experience better sense of self-control and, overcome anger and resentment to find inner calm and mental peace.

- It strengthens the immune system too and helps you fight off several diseases and keep them at bay. A positive mind is a great weapon against all of them.

Some fundamental practices for activation of Kundalini shakti which every aspirant should put to application-
1. First of all the aspirant should purify his body with the aid of Neti, Dhyoti and Vasti.
2. After that, the aspirant should practice eight kinds of Pranayam (Yogic exercises). He may also practice some other Yogic exercises besides Pranayam.
3. Now the aspirant should learn from his Guru the essential mudras such as Mahamudra, Mahavedha, Mahabandh, Viparitakarani, Taran, Paridhan, Yuktichalan and Shaktichalani.
4. The aspirant, having perfected all Yogic exercises should concentrate his psyche on 'Chakra' according to the method of 'Raj Yog'.

Spiritual Principles & Laws Of Marriage

2010-07-28T04:02:00.001+05:30

“Giving love to all, feeling the love of God, seeing His presence in everyone, and having but one desire — for His constant presence in the temple of your consciousness — that is the way to live in this world.”

— Paramahansa Yogananda

Two persons who unite their lives to help each other toward divine realization are founding their marriage on the right basis: unconditional friendship.

To develop pure and unconditional love between husband and wife, parent and child, friend and friend, self and all, is the lesson we have come on earth to learn.

True marriage is a laboratory in which poisons of selfishness, bad temper, and bad behavior may be poured into the test tube of patience and neutralized and changed by the catalytic power of love and constant effort to behave nobly.

If there is a habit or quality in your mate that rouses unlovely traits in your disposition, you should realize the purpose of this circumstance: to bring to the surface those poisons hidden within you so that you may eliminate them and thus purify your nature.

The greatest thing a husband or wife can wish for the spouse is spirituality; for soul unfoldment brings out the divine qualities of understanding, patience, thoughtfulness, love. But each should remember that the desire for spiritual growth cannot be forced on the other. Live love yourself, and your goodness will inspire all your loved ones.

When the husband serves the wife, and she serves him, each with the desire to see the other happy, Christ Consciousness—God’s loving Cosmic Intelligence that permeates every atom of creation—has begun to express itself through their consciousness.

When two people feel an unconditional attraction for each other, and are ready to sacrifice for one another, they are truly in love.

To wish for perfection for the loved one, and to feel pure joy in thinking of that soul, is divine love; and that is the love of true friendship.

Meditate together every morning, and especially at night....Have a little family altar where both husband and wife, and children, gather to offer deep devotion unto God and unite their souls forever in ever-joyous Cosmic Consciousness....The more you meditate together, the deeper your love for one another will grow.

Kriya Yoga Chakras And Kundalini Shakti

2010-07-26T03:06:00.002+05:30

Entire Cosmos is in the human body

Yoga scriptures say that the prana-shakti or life force called kundalini dwells at the base of the sushumna, the spinal column, in the muladhara or base chakra of each individual from where it controls the entire physiological system through its network of 72,000 nerves.

There are two dimensions to the prana-shakti: at the external level, the life force operates through the sense organs and takes care of our worldly lives; at the internal or spiritual level, usually the kundalini remains dormant.

Kriya yoga consists of a number of pranayam-based techniques that help in hastening the process of spiritual evolution through awakening of the dormant kundalini with controlled breathing. The practitioner of kriya yoga endeavours to make the pranic energy revolve upward and downward, around the six spinal centres or chakras situated in the sushumna ^ muladhara, swadhishthana, manipura, anahata, vishuddha and ajna.

Within the human body, or what is referred to as the pinda, is contained the entire cosmos or Brahmanda: the first five chakras, from muladhar to vishuddha, are the centres of pancha-bhutas or the five elements ^ earth, water, fire, air and ether. The sixth chakra, ajna, is the seat of the mind, while the seventh, the sahasrara, is located in the brain, and represents Shiva, the supra-causal state of Consciousness. The seven lokas corresponding to the seven chakras are bhu, bhuvah, swarga, maha, jana, tapa and satya.

Paramhansa Yogananda says "One-half minute of revolution of energy around the sensitive spinal cord of man effects subtle progress in his evolution; that half-minute of kriya equals one year of natural spiritual unfoldment... One thousand kriyas practised in 8.5 hours give the yogi, in one day, the equivalent of 1,000 years of natural evolution or 365,000 years of evolution in one year."

Yogananda was ordained by the will of the great Mahavtar Babaji ^ the ever-youthful yogi of the Himalayas ^ to share the ancient kriya yoga technique of attaining Self-realisation with the world.

Through kriya yoga the awakened kundalini renders the pinda pure by piercing the chakras. The seeker is then able to enter into deep meditation spontaneously and begins to experience mystic phenomena associated with higher levels of Consciousness.

A stage comes in meditation when the seeker starts hearing rapturous divine music called anahada nada that manifests in 10 different forms: chin-chin, chinchina, the bell, the conch, the veena, the cymbals, the flute, the mridang, the kettledrum, and finally, thunder or meghanada.

The meghanada, accompanied with the sound of AUM, leads the seeker to nirvikalpa samadhi, the supra-causal state of Consciousness, where the awakened kundalini finally unites with Shiva in sahasrara. The seeker then begins to perceive the scintillating neel bindu, the seed of the universe, which is surrounded by a golden halo tinged with saffron.

This sublime experience bestows upon the seeker spiritual enlightenment and realisation dawns upon him that both the perceived, the external universe, and the perceiver, the individual Self, are manifestations of the same Consciousness and that just as innumerable bubbles and waves of the ocean are inseparable from the ocean, so also the entire universe with myriad names and forms emanates from pure Consciousness and is no different from it.

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Skin Care With Aromatherapy For Soft Glowing Skin

2010-07-25T05:23:00.002+05:30

Skin Care With Aromatherapy For Soft Glowing Skin

Skincare in aromatherapy is about the use of essential oils in different treatments for the skin. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the first step to having beautiful and healthy skin; aromatherapy skin care is the next.

You will be amazed at how many different oils can help soothe aging, injured and dry skin. The appropriate aromatherapy skin care treatment can help reduce the fine lines from aging, besides curing bug bite or bee sting.

There is more to aromatherapy than oil massages and perfumed candles. Very few know that aromatherapy skincare is another part of the holistic treatment that aromatherapy is all about. The oils used in aromatherapy skincare are absorbed into the skin and eventually into the bloodstream where they flow through the whole body, and have a lasting effect.

Firstly, it is critical to recognise your skin and hair type. Each plant’s essential oils provide a number of different therapeutic benefits, so knowing about your skin and hair will help you match up your needs with the appropriate ingredients.

There are some outstanding benefits of aromatherapy but before undergoing aromatherapy you must know some basic facts about your skin. Most women suffer from dry skin. There are many simple solutions for dry skin for instance, keeping it moisturised with a suitable moisturiser. Also you can use aromatherapy to treat dry skin.

Just add carrier oil into suitable essential oil according to your skin type. You can massage this mixture to dry skin areas of your skin.

If your skin is prone to irritation or allergies then you must carefully choose aromatherapy skin care and hair care products. For those consumers who are using these products for the first time apply them on a patch of skin and wait for the results.

For treatment of normal or average skin, you can use lavender, rose or chamomile essential oils.

For sensitive or dry skin you can use chamomile oil, it is particularly beneficial for a skin predisposed to eczema or acne.

Acne is a condition that occurs in children and adult. We are always anxious to get rid of acne and with the help of aromatherapy you can treat your acne. Tea tree and cajuput oils are very beneficial in the treatment of mild acne. Vital oils like grape seed and high-quality carrier oil mixture also provide an effective treatment of acne. To produce a toner it is recommended to blend some drops with rose water.

A moisturiser protects the skin from moisture loss, helping to keep it soft, smooth and supple. It also protects the skin from the penetration of grime, chemicals and bacteria. The moisturiser should be applied to the skin while it is still slightly damp from balancing. This enhances the moisturising effect. The moisturiser should be gently spread first on the neck, then on the face. The skin should not be dragged particularly around the delicate eye area.

Ideally, a moisturiser with a vegetable oil base should be used on the skin. Mineral oil is not compatible with the skin, therefore the baby lotions and petroleum jelly products should be avoided.

Moisturising your skin is as easy as adding suitable carrier oil into an essential oil that’s appropriate for your skin type and then massaging the combined treatment into your skin.
To use any of these oils, add several drops into your favorite fragrance-free face mask and use as directed. Or add right into your bath water.

Palmarosa oils are commonly used in both skin and hair care products. These oils have moisturising and hydrating qualities and they stimulate cell regeneration.

When excess exposure to the sun is a problem, massage affected areas with lavender or chamomile oil blended with carrier oil.

Try any of the following combinations that will turn a normal day or night cream into beneficial aromatherapy treatment.

The ratio is two drops of aromatherapy oil to 4fl oz (100 ml) of cream, either used singly or in combination.

True Friendship And Good Company

2010-07-18T15:36:00.003+05:30

True Friendship And Good Company For Personal Growth

As we Read the biographies of great souls, we find that whenever the supremely benevolent have incarnated on earth, slanderers have left no stone unturned in maligning them.

The intellect becomes mean with the association of slanderers but remains stable in the association of equals and becomes superior with the association of those who are superior to us. You reap fruits according to the kind of company you keep. Therefore, you should always be careful in selecting the company you keep.

Long ago, there lived a man named Chajju Bhakta in Lahore. One day he was with his friends when a fruit vendor down the lane shouted, “Acche san ... tare, acche san ... tare ... (buy good oranges)” Chajju Bhakta asked his companions, “Do you hear what that man is saying?” They said: “He is selling santaras (oranges) Bhaktaji!” Bhaktaji said, “You did not understand. Listen carefully, he is saying. ‘Acche sang...tare (good company redeems).’ He is saying that those who associate themselves with good people are redeemed, while those who fall into bad company meet with destruction.”

Bhaktaji told a story to illustrate this: A crow and a swan had become friends. One day the crow took the swan to its house and made him sit on a dry and wilted Babool tree. The place stank of dung, flesh and bones that were scattered all around.

The swan said, “Brother! I cannot stay in such a dirty place, even for a moment. If you know of any pious place, you take me there.”

The crow then took him to the secret grove of the king and made him sit on the tree, and then sat near him. Beneath the tree he was resting. As the swan looked down, he saw the king sitting under the tree with his head exposed to the sun. A swan is kind by nature, and out of compassion it spread out its wings to provide shade to the king who felt some relief from the sun. A crow, however, is uncaring by nature. So it dropped its excreta on the king’s head. The king shot an arrow upwards which brought the swan down, while the crow flew off quickly. The dying swan said: “O King! I am not the crow that dropped the excreta. I am the swan that lives in pure water, but due to the company of the mean crow, my life has been ruined.”

In the Sundara Kandam, Section 45.4 of the Sri Ramacharitamanasa, Rama says to Vibhishana, “May providence keep us from the company of the wicked! It would be better, O respected one, to live in hell.” (Because the company of the evil leads to the cycle of birth and death and repeated relegation to hells.)

Evil company destroys good virtues and is feared by those who recognise this truth. All scriptures and great souls have taught the jiva with great emphasis on the importance of staying clear of bad company. Bad company leads one to degeneration very quickly. For example, one has to make great efforts to climb a tree, but there is no effort required in falling down. Similarly, one has to make great efforts to attain spiritual power and earn the wealth of sadhana; but all our efforts carried out for over a long period of time will come to naught in a moment by keeping the company of slanderers.

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Aromatherapy Cure For Anxiety Insomnia

2010-07-18T02:57:00.002+05:30

Aromatherapy Cure For Anxiety Insomnia : By Dr Naresh Arora

Sleep disorders or clinical insomnia is a direct result of stress, chronic fatigue, and depression. Stress is our daily companion and if it affects us repeatedly, we are likely to suffer a variety of symptoms, insomnia being the major one.

Insomnia shows different patterns like difficulty in falling asleep in the beginning of the night, often associated with anxiety disorders. Middle-of-the-night insomnia is characterised by difficulty in returning to sleep after awakening in the middle of the night, often associated with pain disorders and medical illness. Early morning insomnia is characteristic of clinical depression. Excessive intake of drugs or stimulants, herbs, caffeine nicotine etc also causes sleeping disorders.

Aromatherapy contributes a great deal in controlling nervous disorders. An aroma-therapist can be a guide in making the patient relax, and bring him back to a more harmonious way of life.

Apart from using aroma essential oils for complete nervous relaxation, an aroma therapist also works on the body’s acupressure or ‘merm’ points to stimulate the autonomous nervous system. By applying pressure, the therapist massages both sides of the spine to help reduce the tension on overworked and congested tissues and muscles.

The soothing massage movements on the entire body (special anti-clockwise finger movements on Solar Plexus) have a pleasant hypnotic effect on the nervous system giving the patient a feeling of wholeness and well being. The therapy can instantly put you to deep sleep and also helps overcome the effects of insomnia.

Aroma oils that treat sleep disorders are bergamot, chamomile, lavender, neroli, petitgrain and vetivert. One can prepare a good massage oil by using an individual or a blend of aroma oils mixed with a carrier oil like jojoba, soya bean, wheat germ, almond and olive oil (a drop or two of aroma oil in one teaspoon of carrier oil).

Direct application of vetivert oil on Solar Plexus (morning and evening) helps nervous decongestion.

Ideally, you should take aromatic bath at least twice a week and follow it up with a light meal.

Dark Circles under Eyes Home Remedies

2010-07-08T11:55:00.003+05:30

How To Remove Dark Circles under Eyes: Home Remedies

Here are some tips to ban those horrid dark circles under your eyes...

- Remember that when you dehydrate your body, it shows on your skin. Drink at least eight to 10 glasses of water everyday.

- They don’t call it beauty sleep for nothing. Make sure that you get adequate sleep for a minimum seven to eight hours of sleep daily.

- Follow a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables — junk and processed foods have artificial colours that are not exactly great for your skin. Fresh fruit juices also cleanse your body and reduce dark circles.

- Excessive smoking and drinking also cause dark circles, cut down on these habits.

- If you’re under a lot of stress, it’ll show on your face. Opt for breathing exercises or meditation.

- Herbal tea bags are great for your eyes as well as remove dark circles.

- A great home remedy to get rid of dark circles is to apply a paste of haldi and pineapple juice under your eyes.

- Massaging almond oil under your eyes is among the best ways to remove dark circles. Do it daily for about 15 to 20 minutes and you’ll get to see quick results.

- Another effective remedy is to make a paste of equal amounts of lemon juice and tomato juice and apply it under your eyes for a few minutes.

- Have some rose water at home? Dab it with cotton to your eyes and bid adieu to dark circles.

- Pudina juice is another effective remedy because it cools your eyes as well as gets rid of dark circles.
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Stimulating the Soul By Sri Ravi Shankar

2010-07-04T20:07:00.002+05:30

Among all the planets in the solar system, the earth is privileged to host life in many forms, and among all species, humans are the most privileged, for they can host knowledge.

Again, you remember that you are hosting the creator. The underprivileged are those who do not realise that they are privileged, and so they also host, but they host all the negativities.

The only purpose for this body to exist is to make you aware of how beautiful you are, and to make you aware that it is possible to live all the values you cherish and create a world of divinity around you. Like the birds returning to their nests, come back to your source; only then can you realise that you host the creator.

When a part of the body is stimulated, pleasure arises. When your soul is stimulated, love arises. Love has no end, but pleasure ends. Often people think pleasure is love. Only the luckiest understand the distinction between pleasure and love. Taste stimulates the tongue, music stimulates the ears and sight stimulates the eyes. And what stimulates the soul? Spiritual practices, sadhana and satsang do! All one wants in life is, stimulation of the soul. Even a faint idea of it keeps life going. Every other stimulus is on the surface. The stimulus of the soul energises and the stimulus of the body brings tiredness. Every stimulus should lead you to the Self.

Desire, awareness of the Self and action all are manifestation of the same energy that is you. Among these three, one of them dominates at a time. When you have lots of desires, you are not aware of the Self, awareness of the Self will be at its lowest, and that’s why all the philosophers around the world have always advocated renunciation and dropping of desires. When there is an awareness happiness dawn. When desire dominates, stress and sorrow result.

When actions dominate, restlessness and disease is the result. When your actions and desires are sincerely directed to the Divine or to the welfare of society, then the consciousness is automatically elevated, and knowledge of the Self is sure to be attained.

When you love something, you have a sense of belongingness. When love is cast over the entire creation, then you are the Big Self. That is Lordship. When the Lordship dawns on the Self, there is perennial celebration. When no sanchita karma (past impressions) is left, the Self shines through. And this becomes obvious in the presence of the Guru. But all those qualities that you appreciate in a Guru are also in your nature. Being with the Guru is like being with one’s higher self. Guru, God and one’s own self are synonymous.

Often one recognises wisdom, but sees a gap between wisdom and one’s own life. The purpose of becoming a disciple is to bridge that gap. Being with a Guru means spontaneous integration of life and wisdom. Respecting the Guru simply means honouring your innermost nature.

By- SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR

Back Pain Cure With Yoga & Acupressure

2010-06-23T09:30:00.004+05:30

Back Pain Relief By Yoga : By Shri Anand Ji Yoga Teacher New Delhi India. Phones: 9899208800

Back pain is becoming very common now a days—about three in four adults will experience back pain during their lifetime, especially low back pain. Most back pain comes from sprains and strains caused by stressful movements, and with a bit of Yoga & medical attention, those will get better.Back pain may be acute or chronic. Acute pain lasts four to six weeks, but chronic pain is persistent, long-term pain—sometimes lasting throughout life. At times, people with chronic pain can also have episodes of acute pain.

Causes of Back Pain

Many conditions can cause back and neck pain, ranging from injury to infection to simply twisting the wrong way. An injury sustained in an automobile or other type of accident can damage muscles, joints, ligaments, and vertebrae.

Both acute and long-term stress can lead to muscle tension and increase back problems.It is caused due to stress and tension in the muscles that support the spine. Sedentary lifestyle, stress, overuse or under use of the back, postural mistakes are unconscious triggers to the widespread problem of back pain. Frequent backaches occur due to overstrained or over stretched muscles, improper sitting or sleeping positions, stress, lumbar scoliosis and earlier injuries.

Overuse or underuse of the back is by far the most common cause of back pain that manifests as tightening or spasm of the muscles that connect to the spine. Inflammation and swelling often occur in the joints and ligaments, especially in the cervical and lumbar regions, as people age.

Upper back muscle pain is caused mainly due to sudden trauma or hasty injury.

Poor posture can also develop into upper back muscle pain overtime.

Working in front of the computer most of the day has been the familiar complaint of many people on why they are experiencing upper back muscle pain.Most of the times the upper back muscle pain, runs along the neck down to the shoulder.

The common causes of upper back muscle pain are due to two factors namely joint dysfunction and myofascial irritation.

A herniated disc occurs when the nuclear pulposus, the inner material of the disc, pushes through a tear in the annulus fibrosus, causing nerve root compression.

The cervical and lumbar regions of the spine have the most mobility and the discs there are more likely to wear down or be injured. Ninety percent of disc herniations occur in the lower two lumbar vertebrae.

Spinal stenosis, narrowing of the spine, can cause spinal cord irritation and injury. Conditions that cause spinal stenosis include infection, tumors, trauma, herniated disc, arthritis, thickening of ligaments, growth of bone spurs, and disc degeneration. Spinal stenosis most commonly occurs in older individuals as a result of vertebral degeneration.

A pinched nerve, or radiculopathy, occurs when something rubs or presses against a nerve, creating irritation or inflammation. Radiculopathy can result from a herniated disc, bone spur, tumor growing into the nerves, and vertebral fracture, and many other conditions.

Sciatica is a certain type of radiculopathy that involves inflammation of the sciatic nerve. Pain is experienced along the large sciatic nerve, from the lower back down through the buttocks and along the back of the leg.

A spinal tumor that originates in the spine (primary tumor) or spreads to the spine from another part of the body (metastatic tumor) can compress the spine or nerve roots and cause significant pain.

An infection that develops in the vertebrae (e.g., vertebral osteomyelitis), the discs, the meninges (e.g., spinal meningitis), or the cerebrospinal fluid can compress the spinal cord and result in serious neurological deterioration, if it is not diagnosed and treated immediately.

Facet joints allow movement of the spine. These consist of two knobs, or facets, that meet between each vertebra to form a joint. As facet joints degenerate, they may not align correctly, and the cartilage and fluid that lubricates the joints may deteriorate. Bone then rubs against bone, which can be very painful.

Bone and joint diseases (e.g, osteoporosis [link to WHC osteoporosis], ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis) can cause degeneration, inflammation, and spinal nerve compression.

Compressed nerves causes numbness and weakness in the muscle associated with the nerve. The muscle may atrophy if the compression is not relieved. An infection affecting the spinal cord or nerves may produce fever and lethargy as well as symptoms of compression.

Symptoms Of Back Pain : Back pain symptoms may range from muscle ache to shooting or stabbing pain, limited flexibility and range of motion, or an inability to stand straight. Chronic back pain is pain that persists for more than 3 months. It is often progressive and the cause can be difficult to determine.

Severe pain lasting more than a few days without improvement.

Dull ache, Soreness. Stiffness. Feelings of back fatigue.
Anyone having difficulty passing urine; numbness in the back or genital area; numbness, pins and needles, or weakness in the legs; shooting pain down the leg; or unsteadiness when standing should see a physician immediately. The pain may worsen while bending, sitting, walking, or standing too long in one position. It may also be more prevalent at different times of the day, such as when a person wakes up in the morning.

Groin or leg weakness or numbness

Arm or hand weakness, tingling, or numbness

Loss of bowel or bladder control.

Pinched nerves produce numbness or tingling, warm or cold sensations, and burning or stabbing pain that begins in the back and radiates down the leg (e.g., sciatica) or arm. Activities such as coughing, sneezing, or walking may increase pressure on the pinched nerve and aggravate the pain.

Patients suffering from sciatica often complain of a sharp shooting pain that runs from the lower back, down through the buttocks and legs, and finally into the feet and toes.

Herniated disc often times does not cause any discomfort, or it can cause extreme discomfort. Back pain symptoms include sharp shooting pain, which can be associated with weakness and numbness in the area.

Chronic Lower back pain is described as deep Lower left
back pain that travels down to the legs. It is at times experienced as pins and needles sensation. It results from a previous wound long since healed. Many people believe that rest is best for a painful back, but actually, what your back really needs when it’s hurt is exercise. Regular exercise relieves Lower left back pain by strengthening and stretching the muscles that support the spine and helps to prevent future injury. This is a use it or lose it situation: the more you rest, the weaker your back gets, even if it is hurt. Studies have actually shown that you can heal your lower left back pain faster and get back to your regular activities with just two days of rest.

Yoga strengthens muscle groups. Many postures in yoga strengthen the back and abdominal muscles and help the body maintain a proper upright posture and movement. Stretching and relaxation reduces tension in stress carrying muscles. When these muscles are well conditioned, it helps to offset back pain.

Yoga Asana For Curing Back Pain The general rule is that people who are active and well-conditioned are less likely to suffer from lower back pain. Regular exercise will stretch the muscles of your lower back, thus reducing the risk of strain, tear, or spasm. However, not all poses of yoga relieve back pain, and some can in fact worsen existing pain, so it is significant to know which poses will be most helpful in back pain relief which can be instructed by Expert yoga instructer.Yoga Asana Or Effective yoga postures of curing back pain are Corpse Pose or Savasana, Tad Asana Matsyasana The Locust or Shalabhasana , Bhujanga asana, Janusheer asana,

Stretching Stretching is very important lower back pain treatment for several reasons:

1) it improves your flexibility, which in turn allows your back to move through its natural range of motion painlessly, 2) it sends necessary nutrients to the tissue along the spine that keep your muscles from getting stiff and weak, and 3) it helps to prevent further injury to the back.
Pilates - Pilates is another great lower back pain treatment because it focuses on strengthening your core muscles, which include the back. Pilates exercises are very smooth and controlled movements, so there is little danger of getting injured while exercising.
Tai Chi - Tai chi is an ancient form of martial arts that is soft and slow, making it great for people who have back pain.

When possible for back pain relief, rest for a couple of days. Find a couple of your most comfortable breathing positions above and alternatively use them throughout the day. From time to time, every hour to couple hours or so, include these into your routine:

Get up and move around a little, walking and arching your back a little.
Add some light stretching activities like gently pulling knees, one at a time, to your chest.
Light water / pool activity or aquatherapy
Light stationary bike riding or sitting in a comfortable chair for brief periods.
Sometimes, rest and exercise, the most common forms of lower back pain treatment, may not produce the desired results.Physical therapy uses different techniques, such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cryotherapy, massage, exercise, and heat in order to relieve muscle spasms, increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, relieve pain, and accelerate the healing process.

Other Back Pain Relief Preventive Tips

Here are some other back pain relief tips for you.

Place an ice pack on the pain area up to three times a day for about 12 minutes per session during the first two days of the onset of your pain.
Moist heat applied to the pain after one day can help sooth your body. A warm washcloth or a heating pad for about 30 minutes should do the trick.
After the first day or two, interchange your ice and heat solutions. Heat is for mornings and before physical activity. Ice is for after activities, and in the evening.
As your back pain decreases, gradually increase your activity.
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Stop smoking to improve oxygen flow to the spine

Manual treatments such as acupuncture, chiropractic manipulation, deep massage, rehabilitation programs, and passive physical therapy are more suitable for treating this kind of upper back muscle pain. The suitable persons to go to for consultation are care specialists like an osteopathic physician, psychiatrist, rehabilitation doctor or chiropractor.

Acupuncture Treatment for lower back pain

Eastern philosophy holds that the needles unblock interrupted chi. Western medicine has a few theories of its own. Some believe acupuncture for lower back pain stimulates the nervous system and the 2000 energy centers in the body, which in turn triggers the release of natural painkillers in the form of endorphins, opioid peptides, and chemicals from the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. things an acupuncturist may do:

Use moxibustion, an herb that is burned onto the needle before insertion to stimulate the area being treated.

Cupping: burn cotton in a glass cup, which is then placed on the skin to create a vacuum.

Prescribe herbal supplements in addition to physical treatment.

Chiropractic Methods To Cure Back Pain

Spinal manipulation is the technique chiropractors use to relieve back pain. Their concept about back pain is that the restricted movement of the spine may lead to reduced function. In turn this reduced function leads to muscle spasms or spinal misalignment or herniated disc. Spinal manipulation technique restores spinal movement effecting a restored spinal movement and reduced pain. Chiropractors also use massage and stretching as a complement.

Remedies to resolve trigger points, prescribed stretches to elongate iliopsoas and hydration recommendations in order to eliminate inflammation also comprised to it. If you are thinking that chiropractic back pain treatment is a new concept, it is not. Records revealed that manipulation of the spine traced back to the period on which Hippocrates lived

Medication Help For Back Pain Relief

Check with your local drug store pharmacist to see which pain medications are available over-the-counter (OTC). Popular to use are aspirin for overall pain relief, ibuprofin for a combination anti-inflammatory and back pain relief response like in the Advil, and acetaminophen products like Tylenol.

Thyroid Cure & Hyperthyroidism Cure With Yoga

2010-06-21T10:30:00.003+05:30

Thyroid Cure By Yoga & Ayurveda

Thyroid glad is situated in the lower neck behind the Adams apple. It is about 2 inches in length. You can feel it slightly but when its enlarged it can be easily felt. The levels of thyroid hormones released into the body are measured and controlled by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. In order for the thyroid to function correctly a number of other systems in the body must be communicating and functioning within necessary parameters. Some major systems the thyroid gland depends on are the Hypothalamus and pituitary, conversion of T4 to T3 and the thyroid hormones binding functions. So a number of different areas in the body are responsible in part to the proper functioning of your thyroid. Problems with this gland can cause major disturbance to many aspects of metabolism. This can produce strange symptoms in almost every system of the body.

Symptoms Of Thyroid Problem

Rapid heart beat or palpitations, hot flushes, anxiety, trembling and shaking, easily irritability, weight loss, lack of energy, feeling exhausted.
Here are some signs associated with a low-functioning thyroid
High levels of lethargy
Coldness in the hands and/or feet
Frequent constipation, headaches
Dry skin
Obesity is also sometimes related to thyroid dysfunction

Thyroid disease, both hyperactive and under-active, is so extraordinarily prevalent today that even by conservative estimates it may strike up to 15 percent of the adult population. Women are particularly susceptible, and the disease tends to run in families. A possible reason for the increase in thyroid disease is the high prevalence of auto-immune disease today. Immunity in general is being assaulted by toxic chemicals in food, water, and air. Under-active or hypothyroid conditions can cause low energy.

"Yes" answers to the following questions may indicate a hypothyroid condition.

Are you depressed, lethargic, and easily chilled?
Do you gain weight easily?
Do you suffer from chronic fatigue?
Do you have dry skin, hair loss, eczema, or adult acne?
Do you suffer from muscle aches, constipation, and hoarseness?
Do you have PMS or menstrual abnormalities? Is your libido low?
Are your feet and legs swollen and your nails brittle?
Do you get a lot of colds and flu? Low thyroid results in increased vulnerability to infection.
A test may be taken at home to find out if the thyroid is low.
For four days keep a thermometer by your bedside. As soon as you wake up in the morning put the thermometer in your armpit for ten minutes. You must do this before you get up. If you get up first you will not get an accurate reading. If your temperature runs below 97.8 then you most likely have low thyroid. It is important to shake the thermometer after each use.

Some of the common causes of low thyroid, besides inheritance, include: iodine depletion, x-rays or low dose radiation, pituitary and thyroid malfunction, air and environmental pollutants, overuse of diet pills and other drugs, and vitamin A, E, and zinc deficiency.

Diagnosis

Elevated levels of thyroid stimulating hormone may indicate Hashimoto's thyroiditis. This is related to an under active thyroid. Rarely other problems related to the pituitary or hypothalamus could be the problem.When the thyroid gland loses its balance and becomes overactive, the condition is known as thyrotoxicosis. The person becomes thin, tremulous, overactive, anxious, and experiences widespread symptoms ranging from bulging of the eyes to disruption of the menstrual cycle.

Yoga Cure For Thyroid : Yoga stimulates & Normalizes the function of the thyroid, pituitary, pineal and adrenal glands, It limbers and stretches the neck, as well as strengthens and tones the nervous system. The thyroid gland is mainly responsible for correct weight and youthful appearance as it controls metabolism. Yoga stimulates the thyroid gland to work at its peak efficiency. Since the pituitary gland also gets stimulated, it helps improve their function.

Asanas for Thyroid:
Sarvangasana
Naukasana
Uttanpadasana
Matsyasana
Yashtikasana

Suggested Pranayams for Thyroid:
Kapalabhatti
Anuloma-Viloma
Ujjayi

Bandhas
Jalandhara Bandha

Herbal Remedies For Curing Thyroid

Include guggul in the diet to stimulate the thyroid, if needed.

Constipation is often a huge problem for people who suffer from thyroids. Triphala is an ayurvedic remedy for constipation.

Zinc and copper are important in helping the body make thyroid hormone. Foods rich in zinc include: beef (range free), oatmeal, dried beans, bran, tuna, spinach, seeds, and nuts. Foods rich in copper include: organ meats (range free), eggs, yeast, legumes, nuts, and raisins.

Other beneficial ingredients for vegetable juice combinations include: alfalfa, all leafy greens, beet tops, carrots, celery, green peppers, parsley, seaweeds, sprouts, and watercress.

Irish moss and kelp are used in combination to balance hormonal deficiency. They increase the metabolic rate, thyroid activity and the detoxifying function of the body, and increase blood circulation and soothe inflamed tissues.

Black walnut has a high content of iodine and is a thyroid stimulant.
Meditation and visualization of chakras or using color therapy may be helpful. Visualize a beautiful violet/blue light and breathe the color into the thyroid area. Blue is a very soothing and healing color. It quiets down our energy.

Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid gland, at the front of your neck, fails to produce enough of a hormone called the thyroid hormone or when your body fails to use thyroid hormone efficiently.The disease affects both sexes and all ages. However, middle-aged women are most vulnerable. If you have just developed the disease, you will most likely have muscle aches and often feel cold. Left untreated, hypothyroidism can cause serious health complications.

Signs and Symptoms Of Hypothyroidism

Slow pulse
Lethargy
Hoarse voice; slowed speech
Puffy face; drooping eyelids
Loss of eyebrows from the side
Intolerance to cold
Weight gain
Constipation
Dry, scaly, thick, coarse hair
Raised, thickened skin over the shins
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Confusion; depression; dementia
Headaches
Menstrual cramps or other menstrual disorders
In children, growth retardation, delayed teething, and mental deficiency

Among holistic treatments Of Hypothyroidism : Yoga features as the alternative medicine that has promising cures for diseases such as hypothyroidism. With the help of "asana" (body postures), the individual can stimulate the secretion of thyroid hormone in the body which will lead to induced growth. But one should have considerable patience in improving the metabolism of the body through Yoga is it takes a specific amount of skill to learn the different postures that are meant to curb hypothyroidism. Asana such as:-

Matsya Asana
Mudra
Surya Namaskara
Pavanamukta Asana
Ujjayai Pranayama
Nadi shodhan
Jallundhar Bandha
Sarvangasana
Halasana.
Suggested Pranayams for Hypothyroidism:

Kapalabhatti
Anuloma-Viloma
Ujjayi

Physical Medicine

Contrast hydrotherapy (hot and cold applications) to the neck and throat may stimulate thyroid function. Alternate three minutes hot with one minute cold. Repeat three times for one set. Do two to three sets per day.

Suggested Herbs & Vitamins
Kelp may be helpful is some cases. Always ask a professional so that the herbs you take do not react with any medication.
Vitamin A,B,C and E

Zinc and copper help the body make thyroid hormone.

The herbal cure enables the individual to have cure against hypothyroidism without any side-effects. Chinese medicine has a list of herbal cure which enables an individual to maintain a perfect balance of his life by strengthening the metabolism of the body. Chinese herbs such as:

White Ginseng
Hymalayan Teasel Root
Wild Dendrobium Stem
Rx. Salviae Multiouhizae
Herbal Nerviliac
Thunberg Fritillary

These herbs should be taken at least three times a day especially before going to sleep.

These herbs are also available in capsulated form that should be taken with luke warm water so as to enable the individual quick recovery from hypothyroidism.

Coconut oil is good for hypothyroidism

Dr. K.N. Udupa, director of the Institute of Medical Sciences at Benares Hindu University in India, taught yoga postures (including sarvangasana), breathing techniques and relaxation to thirty people with thyrotoxicosis. At the time of reporting, eight people had recovered completely and the rest were still improving and reducing their drugs.

He estimated that the latter, because of the progress they were making, would eventually become normal also. It is possible that they may need to continue with the practices (probably only sarvangasana) for many years. However, this natural therapy seems preferable to taking drugs for life.

As a hormonal disorder there are many medicines available, but one has to safeguard against any side effects that the disorder will bring about. These allopathic medicines often pose as a great threat due to the side-effects that are brought about by these medicines. With holistic treatment one can get an effective treatment for the curing these hormonal disorders which can guarantee a cure without any side-effects.

By: Best Yoga Expert Of India Shri Anand Ji 9899208800 New Delhi India.

Natural ways to Cure Acidity

2010-06-20T04:50:00.002+05:30

Natural ways to Cure Acidity

We’ve all suffered from it at some point or the other. Acidity occurs when there is excess secretion of acids in the gastric glands of the stomach. When the secretion is more than usual, we feel, what is commonly known as heartburn, which is normally triggered off by consumption of spicy foods.

Here are some home remedies to cure acidity...

- Skip the aerated drinks as well as the caffeine. Opt for herbal tea instead.
- Have a glass of lukewarm water everyday.
- Include banana, watermelon and cucumber in your daily diet. Watermelon juice is great for curing acidity.
- Nariyal paani is known to soothe the system if you suffer from acidity.
- Drink a glass of milk - everyday.
- Have your last meal at least two to three hours before you hit the sack.
- Keeping long intervals between meals is another cause for acidity. Have small but regular meals.
- Try to avoid pickles, spicy chutneys, vinegar, etc.
- Boil some mint leaves in water and have a glass of this after meals.
- Sucking on a piece of clove is another effective remedy.
- Jaggery, lemon, banana, almonds and yogurt are all known to give you instant relief from acidity.
- Excessive smoking and drinking will increase acidity, so cut down.
- Try chewing gum. The saliva generated helps move food through the esophagus, easing symptoms of heartburn.
- Ginger aids in digestion. Either buy powdered ginger in capsule forms or add the herb to your recipes.
- A simple preparation of lemon water with sugar can be sipped on an hour before lunch to reduce uneasiness.
- Have vegetables like drumsticks, beans, pumpkin, cabbage, carrot and spring onions.

Joys of Meditation

2010-06-19T15:31:00.002+05:30

Joys Of Meditation

When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering like the flame of a lamp in a windless place. In the still mind, in the depths of meditation, the eternal Self reveals itself.
Bhagavad Gita

Health, a light body, freedom from cravings, a glowing skin, sonorous voice, fragrance of body: these signs indicate progress in the practice of meditation.
Shvetashvatara Upanishad

Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance.
Gautama Buddha

When a seeker merges in the beatitude of samadhi, he does not perceive time and space or name and form, the offspring of maya.
Ramakrishna

Don't seek experiences in meditation. The path to God is not a circus.
Paramahansa Yogananda

Cry Within. Meditate within. Dive within. Your inner achievements will far outweigh your outer imperfections.
Sri Chinmoy

Meditation is the tongue of the soul and the language of our spirit.
Jeremy Taylor

The Divine aspect of an Ideal Relationship

2010-06-07T10:45:00.005+05:30

The Divine aspect of an Ideal Relationship

"Men and Women whose consciousness is Rooted in higher Chakras are the most beautiful ones To be your ideal partner"

Everything in the universe is in its place because of balance. A harmonious balance between two complementary forces is an integral part of nature. As the half-female, half-male Ardhanareshwar, Shiva represents the union of Parvati as Prakriti, the energy force, and Shiva as Purusha, the two manifest aspects of the Cosmic Consciousness, Brahmn. Both Prakriti and Purusha are two different aspects of nature and they come together to form a perfect, harmonious balance between two complementary forces. This is the concept of marriage in Vedic philosophy.

The marriage of two individuals is intended to create a harmonious balance very similar to that of the Ardhanareshwar. They come together to form a union, becoming an inseparable part of each other’s lives, subsuming their individual identities for a holistic relationship that was founded on divine love. The partners take care of each other’s needs for the rest of their lives with mutual devotion, dignity and respect. The relationship might extend further to include children – if the couple had children – and to the rest of the family like parents and other close relatives.

Woman is considered as the force or Shakti in a man’s life. How long a marital relationship lasts would depend upon the evolution of that relationship – the higher the purpose, the longer the union would be. The bonds are established between two individuals at the level of chakras or energy centres. There are certain characteristics pertaining to each chakra, and the union happens at the level of these characteristics. The lowest level is that of basic earthly desires, characteristics of the mooladhar chakra, pertaining to the satisfaction of grosser needs like sharing of wealth and belongings. There’s no higher purpose of the two partners coming together.

A little above this is the connection based on sexual desires at the level of the swadhishthan chakra, at the level of physical Creation. Above this is the connection established on the plane of power, be it social, political, or economic, at the manipoorak chakra. Most marriages exist at the level of attachment, when the partners feel that one cannot exist without the other. When this is misunderstood to be love, there are chances of a weakening of the relationship.

If Individiuals consciousness is rooted in lower chakras then relationship is of shorter duration as consciousness gets uplifted more longer the duration of relationship is. In this world we see more relationship based on lower chakras thats why we see more divorces and seperations.

The basic concept behind the marriage is that of ‘togetherness and oneness’, and this is found to be lacking in these relationships. People tend to get tied up, blinded by their own selfishness that they come to value individual needs more than the equitable give and take harmonious balance represented by the Ardhanareshwar symbol.

A connection formed on the basis of True ove is much higher and has no ties. It is established at the anahat chakra, the seat of selfless love. Love can never hold you back. It will not tie you down with emotions and conditions. It is selfless. Love sets you free because you are happy in the happiness of the person you love, unconditionally. Even rarer are the connections established at the level of vishudhi chakra that are based on higher forms of creativity, where people come together when they have risen above their own selfish needs and can now think beyond themselves. Then comes the highest energy centre in a being, the ajna chakra that is the seat of Shiva in the human body. The connection formed here is so subtle that in the current flow of circumstances, it might be very difficult indeed to find it. Such a union would be similar to that of Shiva and Shakti, complete in every respect.

A man Loving a women divinely will only love a women for love as its motive and can express that pure love in the earthly playground in whatever relationship they might choose to be. A lover in love can see the thought emanating from depths of his consciousness to be a child of a women in her womb to feel her love in next birth for 9 months sucking her breast with necter of love to feel the oneness and nourishment he receives from shakti or be her brother or lover or husband or even father. Lovers in love i.e. the prana shakti or the kundlaini shakti can love the shiva i.e. pure consciousness just love to be in oneness irrespective of any form or labels of earthly relationships.A women in pure love might feel her lover sometimes as her mentor or friend or Father figure even when her mind is conditioned for earthly existence.

Spondylitis Cure With Yoga Ayurveda

2010-06-06T14:24:00.004+05:30

What is Spondylitis?

Spondylitis is an inflammation of one or more human vertebrae joints which reduces the joint space and, in turn, compresses the peripheral nerve.The pain usually flows further downwards. It also becomes difficult to move the neck, shoulders, and the back. It causes intense back and neck pain and the onset of the pain is general while it becomes acute day by day. Yoga helps in the reduction of the pain in the back region and the neck movement exercises helps to restore the normal condition of the body. The stiffness and the immobility of the spine also increase if the condition does not come under control and slowly degenerative changes continue to occur. These two disorders, commonly referred to as Spondylitis are not normally differentiated. The common age group suffering from this condition is middle age or people who are engaged in prolonged sitting jobs.

There are three major types of Spondylitis. These are as follows:

1. Cervical Spondylitis

It is characterised by pain and spasm of muscle in upper back, back of the neck and back of the head. There is stiffness in the neck region, restricting the movements of the neck and head. It causes gradual degenerative process or wear and tear of the joints, bones, muscles and ligaments of the neck. The usual cause for Cervical Spondylitis is osteo-arthritis of the vertebral bones in the neck region. It might have developed after whiplash injury in the past. Precipitating cause may be the habit of using thick pillow during sleep. Similarly sitting on table job in an improper posture also may lead to cervical Spondylitis. Tension headache, restriction of neck movements from stiffness and pain in the neck region are the main symptoms for this kind of spondylitis.The pain in the cervical spondylitis can spread to the shoulders and hence all the breath exercises of the yoga can help to restore the balance of the body and helps to relieve the body from the pain caused due to cervical spondylitis. Different postures of yoga and asanas like padmasana (lotus pose yoga) which helps to stretch the back and hold it upright helps to provide comfort to the back of the individual.It is essential to know the chief cause of the ailment before undertaking the treatment with the help of the asanas. Various asanas like chakrasana wheel pose yoga) and ardh chakrasana (half wheel yoga) helps to provide normal tender stretch to the back which helps to provide comfort to the patient suffering from the pain due to cervical spondylitis. The support of high pillow at night and sleeping in a comfortable position also helps to provide supportive treatment to the body.

Symptoms Of Cervical Spondylitis

Clinically, several groups of symptoms, both overlapping and distinct, are seen: neck and shoulder pain, sub-occipital pain and headache, radicular symptoms, and cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM).The most common symptom is intermittent persistent neck and shoulder pain. The pain can be chronic or episodic, associated with long periods of remission.The most common symptom is pain in the neck, worsening with exertion and relieved, in the early stages, by rest. This pain often radiates down to the hand, with the fingers becoming numb due to compression of the nerves that innervate the upper extremity. The brachial plexus is affected. The trapezius area becomes tender and painful. A nodule can form in the muscle due to chronic pressure. The symptoms of cervical cord compression can sometimes be severe. The pain radiates down the right or left arm to the fingers, to the chest and shoulder blades depending on which side the nerve root is involved. It can become continuous, making movements painful and limited. If the cervical vertebrae become unstable, the danger of cord compression is imminent and, in some cases, fusion of the bones may be warranted. But this is rare.

Causes Of Cervical Pain

Cervical spondylitis results due to abnormal wear of the cartilage and bones of the neck (cervical vertebrae) with degeneration and mineral deposits in the cushions between the vertebrae (cervical disks). This is more common after the age of 40 years.

Repeated occupational trauma e.g., carrying loads on head, professional dancing, gymnastics may contribute.

Very stiff muscles in the cervical region can, over the years, cause a kinking of the cervical spine to the front.

Bad posture and lack of exercise to the cervical region are the key factors which are responsible in a majority of the patients.

Lying in bed with several pillows propping up the neck into an unnatural position can affect the alignment of the cervical column, causing a forward inclination.

Predisposition to development of cervical spondylitis has been reported in certain families; a genetic cause is possible.

Smoking also may be a risk factor.

Conditions like congenitally fused spine, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome etc. may be risk factors for spondylotic disease.

Doing work that demands minute concentration, people who constantly work by bending their neck

Computer professionals, bike users

Reclining on sofas with the spine hunched and the neck pushed forward is bad for cervical alignment.

Travelers who travel a long distance and sleep in sitting position

Telephone operators or persons who often cradle the phone on the shoulder

Habit of holding neck in one position, drivers who keep the neck in the same position for a long time, watching TV in abnormal positions or when lying down
Old people

Conventional Treatment For Cervical Spondylitis

The Aim of treatment is to give the patient Prevent, Give relief from pain and prevent permanent spinal cord and nerve root injury.

In yoga, the intervertebral spaces are widened by pulling the trapezius and other muscles downwards. This is yogic traction. This lengthens the trapezius for it is along the line of gravity . There are various asanas which prevent and give relief to this problem — sarvangasana, halasana and back bends are significant. Standing poses help align the cervical and dorsal vertebrae. Inverted poses like head stand and shoulder stand strengthen the cervical muscles and shoulder area. But the technique used in these cases is quite different from the normal.

In head stand the forehead, and not the centre of the skull, is placed on the ground. This lengthens the cervical column and helps weight bearing. Hence the concept that persons with cervical ailments should avoid head stand is incorrect. The correct method should be learnt, taking the ailment into account. As the condition improves, normal practice methods can be introduced. Thus elasticity of the cervical muscles is ensured. Shoulder stand is done with the help of the chair. This releases tight trapezius muscles and frees all the structures along the cervical spine. If the normal method of shoulder stand is practised by the patient, injury can occur to the cervical spine. A rolled blanket may help the neck if stiffness is excessive.

In halasana, the cervical column is elongated and given strength and alignment. The dorsal spine is strengthened and made supple. In back bends like urdhva dhanurasana and viparita dandasana, maximum freedom is given to the anterior surfaces of the cervical column and the dorsal spine. Nerve compression is released. For a patient with cervical spondylitis these poses are modified. A simple exercise is to suspend the neck on the rope, This helps even aged persons get relief. This single position provides relief from the symptom of vertebro-basilar insufficiency as the spine is made to fall into the anatomical line and blood courses normally into the back of the brain. Belts are used to make the shoulder and cervical muscles supple in a passive manner. This relieves nerve root compression in certain areas.

Elasticity of the backward movements of the hands is very important. This releases compression of the cervical nerves. The hands are made to hold bars with the palms facing downwards This opens out the sternum and dorsal spine. If the dorsal spine is well elasticised, the symptoms are controlled.

Twisting asanas are very useful to loosen the dorsal and cervical spine. In many, the rotators of the spine are very stiff and the neck is hardly able to perform normal everyday functions. These asanas help relieve stiffness and pain, and make the rotators of the neck soft and supple. In summary, the entire cervical column is made mechanically sound, so that movements are free and the symptoms are relieved.

The specific asanas recommended for the treatment of cervical spondylitis are bharadvajasana on the stool, the double rope back bend, cervical extension with the rope, shoulder stand with the chair stretching the trapezius muscle towards the chair, holding the window grills behind the body, trapezius traction and strapping the hands behind the back. The last relieves pain in the trapezius, cervical and mid-dorsal muscles, regardless of whether the pain is a referred pain or a localised one. Later, as recovery occurs, all asanas can be done. Back bends are very useful along with hand and elbow stand in younger patients.

2. Lumbar Spondylitis
Degenerative changes take place at lumbar region i.e. in lower back leading to nerve compression. Degenerative changes gives rise to narrowing of the disc space that can also occur due to accidental injuries, compressing the nerve root, spasm of the muscles of the lower back region leads to bad posture, which in turn aggravates the spasm further. There is a pain in the lumbar region. Restriction of forward bending of the back, heaviness, numbness, cramps in legs and tingling sensation results from compression of the spinal nerve are the signs of Lumbar spondylitis. Inability to walk for long distance, inability to stand or sit for long time compels one to restrict all the activities.

3. Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease involving the spine and sacroiliac joints.It usually leads to total stiffness of the back restricting all movements due to pain. This condition also occurs in the middle aged people. Exact cause is not known but usually weak muscles of the back, constant wrong sitting posture, heredity, extra calcium intake, lack of exercise or movements are blamed to produce this disability. Stiff back leads to inability to turn the neck and therefore patient has to turn whole body to look back. Pain persists in upper / lower and /or middle back. Patient is unable to sit, stand or even sleep comfortably for a long time due to pain and heaviness in legs.

The different kinds of spondylitis can be treated by practicing yoga. The yoga asanas can strengthen the back muscles and to improve their flexibility. Asanas provide natural traction. It helps to reduce the pain caused by compression of the nerve root. The selection from the following asanas is advised according to the site of the defect.

Asana Recommended by Shri Anand Ji( Yoga Acharaya New Delhi India 9899208800) For Curing Spondylitis:

These asanas are to be done under the strict guidance of yoga expert : Pavana muktasana, Ardha-halasana, Setubandh-asana, Naukasana, Makarasana, Niralambasana, Ardha-shalabhasana, Vakrasana, Brahma Mudra, Parvatasana, Bhadrasana, Yogamudra, Shashankasana, Chakrasana, Supta-tadasana are instrumental in treating spondylitis.

Yoga nidra helps to strengthen the muscles of the back and these asanas help to restore the firmness of the muscles and provides new zeal to the body. The breathing exercises involved in yoga also help to provide strength and energy to muscles to carry on various activities of life.

Besides these there are kriyas, like, agnisara. Anuloma-Viloma and the chanting of Om mantra also helps in controlling spondylitis.

Ayurveda suggests the following treatment:
Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies for a period of 7/14/21/28 days according to the severity of the disease which includes Abhyangam( A whole body massage with specific herbal oils, achieves deepest healing effects by naturally harmonizing Body, Mind, Soul and the Senses), Swedam(medicated steam bath), Nasyam(administration of medicated oil through the nose, cleanses accumulated Kapha toxins from the head and neck region), Elakizhi (herbal leaf bundle massage), Shiro dhara(pouring continuous stream of medicated oil, buttermilk etc on the fore head and doing a gentle & soothing head massage), Shiro vasti(A special technique of bathing the head in medicated oils using a special cap like apparatus), Pizhichil (medicated oil bath),Shastika Sali Pinda Swedam/ Navarakizhi(A highly effective rejuvenation technique using a special type of rice that is cooked, tied into boluses and dipped into an herbal decoction and warm milk, then skillfully massaged all over the body), Greeva vasthi(a treatment done on to the neck to decrease cervical spinal compression), Vasthi(medicated enema)etc.Medicines used in this treatment includes Thailams, Churnams, Asavams, Aristams, Ghrithams, Lehyams etc prepared from ayurvedic herbs like Rasna, Nirgundi, Dasamoola, Aswagandha etc based on severity, stage of the disease, age, prakruthi of the patient. Vata hara, Brumhana Oushada Ahara Vihara are also advised to these patients.

Homeopathy has a very promising role in the treatment of cervical spondylosis. The long term results of homeopathy are very encouraging. Homoeopathic treatment of cervical spondylosis is dependant upon an important factor i.e. amounts of degenerative changes that have taken place in the bones and the disk. In other words the extent of damage to your spine will determine the speed at which your problem gets cured and also to what extent you get cured. In cases where there are mild to moderate changes in the cervical spine the cure is much faster and the recovery is very substantial. In advanced cases where multiple disk prolapses have occurred, the recovery will be slow and at times will be limited.

Remember homeopathy primarily is symptom based system of medicine. The medicine is determined by ones individual symptoms. For example a patient who is suffering from numbness in the arm along with the pain in the neck would require a different medicine from the one who has vertigo with pain in neck. Homoeopathic medicine Guaicum, lachnanthes and Rhus Tox are very useful in treating pain and stiffness of the neck. In cases where numbness and pain in arms is associated with cervical spondylosis.Paris Quadrifolia and Kalmia latifolia work wonders. Calcarea Flour is often used for dissolving the bony outgrowths on the vertebrae. Conium Maculatum is indicated when vertigo is associated with spondylosis.

Along with medication we need to realize the importance of prevention of disease

As we get more and more absorbed into modern lifestyle like increased working and prolonged driving hours, sitting in front of computer and television for hours together and sedentary life style, it leads to increased wear and tear in our neck muscles and spine. This is what further predisposes us to early and rapid changes in our bones and vertebrae. Thus lifestyle modifications are the first step in preventing the further degeneration and an early onset of cervical spondylosis.

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Unlock Your Personal Power With Yoga

2010-05-23T07:34:00.003+05:30

Unlock Your Personal Power By Opening Up Your Chakras by Nancy Hausauer

..Do you lack confidence in yourself? Experience problems with digestion or have allergies? Do you have trouble speaking up in a group? Is it difficult for you to get what you want, or to make things happen? Do you feel like others push you around? Do you wish you could step up to a leadership role?

If any of this sounds like you, it might help to learn some ways to clear and balance your solar plexus chakra. Also known as the navel chakra, it is the third of the seven chakras. Called Manipura in Sankrit, it governs our self-esteem and personal power.

Clearing, balancing, and opening your third chakra can help you develop a healthy sense of self-worth, stand up for yourself better, grow as a leader, become more effective, and successfully set and reach goals.

You don't have to be a trained energy healer to heal your 3rd chakra. Read on to learn 10 down-to-earth, satisfying ways that you can give your solar plexus chakra a "tune-up." But first:

What Are the Chakras?

..Chakras are organs of our energy body. They act as energy portals, exchanging energy with the rest of the cosmos. There are seven primary chakras, located along the center line of the upper body, from the bottom of the spine to the top of the head. Each chakra is associated with different glands, organs, body areas, and elements of our life, personality, and spiritual development. The chakras are critical to our physical health, the quality of our life, and our ability to develop spiritually.

The Healthy Chakra: A healthy chakra is open, allowing energy to flow freely both horizontally, in an exchange of energy with the universe, and vertically, connecting it with the other chakras. It's very common to have one or more chakras that is blocked or out of balance to some degree. This can cause disruptions in a person’s body, mind, spirit, and life. These disruptions can range from a sense of unwellness and unease, to more serious problems-..-actual dis-ease in one's body or dysfunction in one's life.

What is the Solar Plexus Chakra? The Manipura chakra is located between the navel and the bottom of the sternum (breastbone). It's keywords are "personal power" and "self-esteem." It relates to ego, will, metabolism, personal power, effectiveness, self-esteem, and our digestive system, immune system, adrenal glands, and muscles. Its associated color is yellow, and its element is fire.

Is Your Third Chakra Healthy? Someone with a healthy third chakra will usually have a clear sense of who they are and where they're going. They have a strong sense of self-worth and self-trust. Because of this, they are decisive and effective at getting what they want and reaching goals. They have a healthy relationship to power--neither dominating others nor letting themselves be dominated--and use it well, often rising to leadership positions.

All of this tends to contribute to an even, sustainable level of physical energy. They will usually have healthy digestive, immune, and muscular systems. They tend to be free of major allergies, hypertension, diabetes or adrenal gland disorders.

10 Ways to Clear & Balance Your 3rd Chakra

..Here are ten ideas for solar plexus chakra healing, clearing and balancing:

1. Spend time in the sunlight (Do protect yourself from sunburn, of course!)

2. Participate in a vigorous sport or activity.

3. Clean out a messy closet or do another task that you've been putting off: make sure that you finish the task.

4. Make a special effort to dress and groom yourself well and hold your head high.

5. Roar (Yes, like a lion!)

6. Set a goal; break it down into distinct, doable steps; make a timeline for finishing each step; take a first step to set it in motion; follow through with your timeline so that you reach your goal on time (Then celebrate how powerful and effective you are!)

7. Assert yourself: make sure your voice is heard and your needs are taken into account (For example, YOU decide what restaurant you'll go to or what movie you'll see.)

8. Use the scents of rosemary or lavender.

9. Wear or decorate a room in a shade of yellow that is pleasing and energizing to you.

10. Create and repeat an affirmation such as: "I am worthy. I effectively manifest the deep desires of my soul. I am capable. I am powerful. I set and reach my goals. My needs are as important as anyone else's. If conflict is necessary, I can take it on! I know who I am and where I'm going. I can solve any problem that comes up. I am a natural leader. I love and respect myself. I am worthy of the best in life. I stand up for myself and what I believe in. I am a strong advocate for myself and my needs."

Intention Matters!

..Remember, when working with your subtle energy, intention matters! Before doing any of the activities above, set your intention. For example, you might set and hold an intention for solar plexus chakra healing, healing a lack of self-esteem, standing up for yourself, reaching a personal goal, etc. Just make your purpose clear, perform the activity mindfully, and as you're doing it, occasionally take a moment to silently affirm that your actions are creating your intention. Using any of the activities in conjunction with the affirmations is also very effective.

Seek Professional Help: These suggestions are not meant to replace qualified professional health care. If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, seek the help of a qualified medical or mental health professional.

A Blessing: I wish you a clear sense of your infinite worth, the knowledge that the deep desires of your soul matter enormously, and an understanding that you are an immensely powerful being who can manifest those deep, sacred desires.

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True Love Knows No Fear

2010-05-13T15:43:00.004+05:30

True Love knows No Fear

Genuine love essentially commits itself to first giving or offering the best from the heart with an attitude of pleasing the recipient and where high expectations of returns are practically never there in one’s list of priorities.

Lust bears the indelible stamp of taking from another, because pride condemns the very act or thought of giving as a defilement of one’s self-respect; demand levels are so unreasonably high that one may even go to the extent of turning violent if what one receives falls short of irrational expectations. Lust feeds on feverish praise recognition and dominance, whereas love maintains detachment from selfish gain, being willing to sacrifice everything for the welfare of the beloved.

Here’s an analogy: Both gold and iron sell in the market as metals; but, a few grams of the lustrous, soft rarer metal costs more than a tonne of its hard and dull counterpart that is available in an incomparably larger quantity. Just as quantity does not assure quality, similarly, selfless love does not lose its unprecedented value just because it is rarely experienced.

Pretentious words and vain promises are favourite disguises of lust. Love, on the other hand, wears the garb of simplicity, speaks the language of purity, walks the path of humility, adopts the code of tolerance and commits itself to the religion of respecting every being, both moveable and immoveable, as the precious creation of God. No one is more exalted than the other.

Gentle love is invincible whereas brutal lust stifles by the impetus of its own inflammable nature that burns to ashes all traces of reason, compassion and empathy. When one’s lustful advances are spurned, and the lusting is frustrated, all the illusory sheen of false attraction and attachment instantaneously turns into contempt and retaliation in the form of abuse, defamation and destruction. There is no trace of love, here.

Until and unless one is able to discriminate between true love and deceptive lust, one is unable to genuinely appreciate the unfathomable treasures of wisdom lying concealed in Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s ‘Shikshastakam’, wherein the ardent lover of God manifests such a degree of resignation that he is fully prepared to undergo any kind of adversity – birth after birth – to attain to the Lord’s lotus feet. If, in spite of all this surrender, he never ever gets a glimpse or is shunned by his beloved Lord, still his faith would not diminish even an iota; rather, his inexhaustible affection would increase a million-fold without a trace of misgiving.

This simple but true story says so much. Once, Krishna had a splitting headache. No doctor could cure Him. Finally, Krishna revealed that only the dust of the lotus feet of His unalloyed devotees could give Him relief. The moment the gopis heard of this, they offered all the dust from their feet. When admonished for even thinking of allowing the dust of their feet to be put on the head of their venerable Lord – an offence that would send them to hell – they joyfully replied, “We don’t care about going to hell! We would willingly suffer in hell, for all eternity, if it gave a moment of relief to our beloved Krishna!” Download Love & Spiritual Wallpapers Free

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How To Cure Slip Disc With Yoga?

2010-04-30T11:15:00.003+05:30

How To Cure Slip Disc With Yoga? By Shri Anand Ji ( Yoga Expert India 9899208800)

What is a Slipped Disc?

A slipped disc occurs when the shock absorbing pads between the spinal bones in the body get ruptured. When this rupture occurs, not only do the pads fail to absorb any force that is subjected to that area of the spine, but the jellylike substance that leaks out from the pads places additional pressure on the spinal cord. A slipped disc can occur anyway along the length of the spine. It is most frequently seen in the lower back.Disc herniation can occur in any disc in the spine, but the two most common forms are lumbar disc herniation and cervical disc herniation. The former is the most common, causing lower back pain (lumbago) and often leg pain as well, in which case it is commonly referred to as sciatica.

Cervical disc herniations occur in the neck, most often between the fith & sixth (C5/6) and the sixth and seventh (C6/7) cervical vertebral bodies. Symptoms can affect the back of the skull, the neck, shoulder girdle, scapula,[6] shoulder, arm, and hand. The nerves of the cervical plexus and brachial plexus can be affected.

Thoracic discs are very stable and herniations in this region are quite rare. Herniation of the uppermost thoracic discs can mimic cervical disc herniations, while herniation of the other discs can mimic lumbar herniations.

Lumbar disc herniations occur in the lower back, most often between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebral bodies or between the fifth and the sacrum. Symptoms can affect the lower back, buttocks, thigh, and may radiate into the foot and/or toe. The sciatic nerve is the most commonly affected nerve, causing symptoms of sciatica.

Causes Of Slipped Disc:

Disc herniations can result from general wear and tear, such as when performing jobs that require constant sitting.

Sudden jerky movement of lower back while lifting the weight from the floor.

It may also happen due to sneezing, injury to the lower back while weeding or shoveling in the garden.

It occurs in people with weak back muscles, having sedentary life style.

Lack Of exercise In daily Life.

Lifting of Heavy Objects.

Too Much of Sitting Posture in a Day.

Eating Too Much Of Junk Food and Not Nutritious Diet.

Heavy Gym Workout can also lead to slip Disc.

What are the symptoms of a slip disc?

Some of the symptoms of a slip disc include pain, numbness, or tingling in the neck, shoulder, back, arm, hands, buttocks, legs, or feet. It may also lead to sciatica. Slip discs may also result in an inability to control bowel or bladder movements.Other symptoms may include sensory changes such as numbness, tingling, muscular weakness, paralysis, paresthesia, and affection of reflexes. If the herniated disc is in the lumbar region the patient may also experience sciatica due to irritation of one of the nerve roots of the sciatic nerve. Unlike a pulsating pain or pain that comes and goes, which can be caused by muscle spasm, pain from a herniated disc is usually continuous or at least is continuous in a specific position of the body.

Yoga Treatment For Slipped Disc

Complete bed rest is necessary for a few days for fast recovery and healing. Complete immobilization of spine is the safest and quickest route of healing and recovery. The duration of immobilization required depends upon the degree of injury. In the later stage yoga therapy should be applied, which promotes the recovery.

Asanas in the initial stage (Mostly backward bending asanas)

Makarasana

Asanas Which Can Be Done At later stage –

Utthan Padasana

Pavanamuktasana

Salabhasana

Bhujangasana

Supta-Vajrasana, Setubandhasana, Niralambasana, Ardha Shalabhasana, Brahmamudra, Parvatasana, Tadasana, Supta-tadasana & Chakrasana

Pranayama

Anulom-Vilom and Nadi shodhan

Dharma.. The Announcement of Ramakrishna

2010-04-19T11:27:00.002+05:30

Once, Paramahamsa Ramakrishna talked privately with one of his disciples and said:Oh, my son!

The Divine Mother told me that you and several of your companions soon reincarnate in the West..
..To carry Spirituality among men who groan under the yoke of exacerbated materialism..
You will live as Westerners, in the custody of the Divine Mother, that will guide your steps along the path of Dharma..
She told me something that will now reveal to you in spiritual memory and remember in future existence..
Occasionally, you'll notice the look of a being of light watching you in spiritual silence..
This is the eye of a Rishi, that the Mother instructed to secretly watch for you on earth..
In times of difficulty, remember that look..
..And a wave of love come into your heart and transform the energies around you..

In this world of maya, few understand the Dharma, and even those who study with apparent dedication are able to renege on Spirituality, when under strong pressure in the implementation of its task..

Many are able to turn back to the Divine, anchoring themselves in bitterness and irony, until the karmic consequences of their inaction reach the door of their lives calling them to the forgotten Dharma.

Yes, my son, many disbelieve even the Divine Mother and net you in the thick mesh of Maya..
And those who persevere in Dharma, often feel the loneliness in the journey, as the rout of their comrades will increase the weight of responsibility they carry..

Therefore, in moments of fatigue and solitude, remember-that quiet look..
..And in the same time, you will be filled with contentment and peace of heart.
Save this knowledge in your heart, in spirit and truth, to recall-in the future..
And when that happens, talk and write to his brothers journey, so they too will remember.
Be assured that something will touch your heart, in spirit and truth, as either the Mother Divine.
Yes, my son, you reincarnate in the West, to work with the spirituality among men of those lands..

You will unite the lessons of Krishna with the teachings of Jesus and other teachers..
..As Universalist and simple mold, Propagating the dharma of spiritual union..

Then, seeing the perplexity in countenance of his disciple, Ramakrishna laughed heartily and conclude:
You will have face and way of western, but, within your hearts, in spirit and truth, indelibly to boost the spiritual paths..
Thus the Mother Divine decided, and will be!
Now go and meditate on it.. Meditate on that look..
..And in the future, you will remember, as according the Mother and in agreement of her, you will write..
Time passed, and all that Ramakrishna said happened:
Several of his disciples are living in Brazil nowadays, with face and western way..
"Oxala" Hopefully they'll remember!
And the look of silent Rishi accompany them, wherever they follow, on Earth and beyond..

Planting The Right Seeds In Your Life

2010-04-14T08:59:00.002+05:30

How Many Trees Are In The Seed?

A tiny seed becomes a tree.

That tree produces many more seeds,

which become trees, which produce seeds,

and so on. So how many trees are in the seed?

There are no trees in the seed.

Crack it open, and you won't find even a single tree.

The seed contains only the idea of a tree,

the potential for a tree,

and the plans for building that tree.

The tree itself appears only when the seed

is nourished with water and soil and sunlight.

The people you meet, the new things you learn,

the experiences you live, the choices you make,

the days and moments of your life --

all are seeds with limitless potential to bear fruit.

But only when placed in fertile ground and nourished.

That's where you come in.

Though you can't always control the seeds

that fall into your life, you can control the way

they're planted and cared for.

In every moment is a lifetime of possibilities.

Think of that! You can change the course of

the rest of your life right now, this very instant.

By deciding which seeds to plant,

which choices to make, which relationships to nurture.

By giving the seeds of opportunity

a fertile soil in which to grow.

Falling In Love

2010-04-13T16:08:00.002+05:30

Immature people falling in love destroy each other’s freedom,create a bondage, make a prison.

Mature persons in love help each other to be free; they help each other to destroy all sorts of bondages.And when love flows with freedom there is beauty.When love flows with dependence there is ugliness.

A mature person does not fall in love, he or she rises in love. Only immature people fall; they stumble and fall down in love.Somehow they were managing and standing.Now they cannot manage and they cannot stand.

They were always ready to fall on the ground and to creep.They don’t have the backbone, the spine; they don’t have the integrity to stand alone.A mature person has the integrity to stand alone.And when a mature person gives love, he or she gives without any strings attached to it. When two mature persons are in love, one of the great paradoxes of life happens, one of the most beautiful phenomena: they are together and yet tremendously alone. They are together so much

that they are almost one. Two mature persons in love help each other to become more free. There is no politics involved, no diplomacy, no effort to dominate. Only freedom and love.

Remedies For Body Odor

2010-04-05T08:32:00.004+05:30

Body odor is one of those subjects that nobody really likes to talk about. It is really unpleasant when there is a distinctive whiff of stale sweat in the air. Although, sweat is basically odorless, the smell can be quite awful. At some point everyone has felt a bit sweaty, especially on a hot summer’s day, after a strenuous workout or when having to speak in front of an audience.

When most of us feel like this we simply want to head home, shower and smell fresh again. However, many people sweat excessively and are even unaware that they smell. Not only is this very embarrassing and may not just be a sign poor hygiene but of a more serious medical condition.

The Body odor begins with sweat. The body has two types of sweat glands which are made up largely of water. The eccrine glands, which are located on almost every part of the body, produce the sweat that cools the body. The apocrine glands, which are located in the armpits, around the nipples and in the groin, produce sweat whose function is not clear.

The sweat from the apocrine glands can make you stink. The reason is that apocrine sweat contains a substantial amount of oil, which provides food for bacteria. It's this bacterial feeding frenzy that creates the odor that keeps others at a distance.

Despite some unpleasant side effects, sweating is actually an invaluable part of keeping your body cool as bacteria has many positive contributions to our lives. If you can't stop sweating and you can't stop bacteria, you can try some of the following home remedies, which will help keep your body odor from announcing your presence to those far and near.

1: Cleanliness:

The strength of the odor a person produces depends on how much his or her glands secrete as well as the number of bacteria on the skin. People with strong underarm odors carry two to three times as many underarm bacteria as other people. The best way to prevent body odor is to wash away sweat and bacteria. Clean the underarm and groin area with water and soap, preferably a deodorant soap, at least once a day and more often if necessary.

2: Wash Your Clothes:

Sweat that seeps into your clothing may remind you of its presence at very inopportune times. Once it has dried, bacteria-containing sweat can damage the fibers of your clothing. Wear clean clothing, socks and underwear every day. If you sweat a lot, wear clothing made of cotton, linen or other natural material, which helps absorb sweat and facilitate airflow.

3: Try Deodorant:

For milder cases of body odor, a deodorant may help. Deodorants are considered cosmetics. Most contain a substance that helps kill the bacteria that are waiting to feed on your sweat. They may also help mask body odor by substituting a more acceptable scent.

4: Use an Antiperspirant:

One of the best ways to control body odor it is to reduce the amount of sweat. That's what antiperspirants are for.
Antiperspirants are classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as over-the-counter drugs because they decrease the production of eccrine sweat. By decreasing the production of eccrine sweat, antiperspirants help keep you drier, thus reducing the moisture that creates a fertile breeding ground for bacteria.

5: Beat Irritation and Odor:

If you've tried antiperspirants and deodorants and found that they irritate your skin, you might instead try washing with an antibacterial soap such as chlorhexidine or applying an antibiotic ointment. Other options for sensitive skin include using talcum powder or baking soda in place of an antiperspirant or deodorant.

6: Watch Your Diet :

Always watch your diet. Certain foods, such as hot peppers, can affect the amount of sweat an individual produces. And the aroma of other pungent foods, such as garlic, onions, spices and alcohol, can be carried in your sweat.

6: Be Peaceful:

Anger, anxiety and excitement also increase production of sweat. Consider learning and practicing a technique such as meditation or visualization that can help you maintain your calm under stressful circumstances.

By following these home remedies, anybody can take in the sweet smell of success when it comes to defeating body odor.

Cure High Blood Pressure With Yoga

2010-04-03T16:57:00.005+05:30

The Medical terminology used for blood pressure is Hypertension. High Blood pressure is characterized by abnormal pressure levels in the arteries. When the pressure increases, it causes damage to the heart and sometimes proves fatal. Hypertension is usually caused due to excess stress, strain, and emotional disturbances. In some cases, arterial problems, disturbed kidney function and malfunctioning of the endocrine gland cause hypertension. In diagnosing hypertension, several readings must be taken. If the rate of blood pressure reaches to as high as 140/90, then hypertension is present.

Hypertension is also related to other diseases like stroke, heart attack, Coronary Artery Disease(CAD), and may also lead to death. The two types of high blood pressure are as follows:

* Primary Hypertension – also known as essential hypertension; commonly caused by stress and injury, primary hypertension has no specific symptom. Other causes comprise emotional disturbance, heredity, race, climatic condition, Obesity, smoking and alcohol intake.

* Secondary Hypertension – may lead to kidney infection, malfunctioning of the Endocrine Gland, arterial problems like arteriosclerosis, and even Pregnancy.

Symptoms of high blood pressure:

Overweight, headache, heaviness and restlessness, palpitation, weariness, sleeplessness, fast heart beat, discomfort, reddishness on face and ears, panicky, short tempered nature, giddiness, nose bleeding are the common symptoms of high blood pressure. It is also known as silent killer, a disease that causes harm slowly. The major health problems that could arise due to high blood pressure are paralysis, brain hemorrhage, heart attack etc.The usual symptoms of the disease are dizziness, sound in the ears, headaches and dull vision.

Causes of High Blood Pressure:

Body fat, in the absence of sufficient physical activity, is not broken down or converted into heat or energy. This surplus fat exerts pressure on the various organs and glands of the body, and when it accumulates within the veins and arteries it narrows the passage available for the blood and gradually obstructs the activity of the blood vessels. As a result, the heart is forced to overwork just to maintain the blood circulation.

An excessively protein-rich diet (particularly meat and other animal products) may also cause hypertension. The surplus protein in the diet increases the acidity of the blood, and the over-acidic blood weakens the blood-producing and blood-purifying organs such as the liver, kidneys, etc. As a result, the veins and arteries get hardened and weak. These hardened, weak blood vessels cannot maintain the blood circulation, and so the heart again has to over-work just to keep the organs functioning normally. In this condition, because the weak blood vessels may not be able to bear the over-activity of the heart, they may burst and cause internal hemorrhaging.

Yoga has special importance in controlling high blood pressure and regular practice of yoga is very beneficial. Light relaxing exercises are also beneficial in case of this problem.

* Deep breathing, Anuloma Viloma pranayama helps but Kumbhak should be avoided and postures like Sukhasana, Vajrasana should be used for practicing breathing exercises. Practice Shavasana in case of weariness.
* Chandrabhedi pranayam is beneficial in reducing high blood pressure.
* Katichakrasana, Tadasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Pavan muktasana and Shavasana are very beneficial in case of normal blood pressure level. Body purification processes and Jalaneti are very beneficial.
* Regular practice of yoga nidra is helpful in controlling the increased blood pressure levels. Regular practice of meditation reduces the risk of high blood pressure.

The Yoga asanas help in bringing about a balance in the autonomous nervous system, a center that controls stress. Yoga helps in regulating the blood pressure by stabilizing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.

Sedentary lifestyles are the reason for high blood pressure. Physical activity and ability to stay active helps to reduce the risk of blood pressure. Physical activity makes the heart stronger. Exercise helps to improve the condition of the heart, by making it pump more blood efficiently.

High blood pressure is caused due to high levels of stress. It is purely a mental condition. The most effective way to handle stress is to change your mental attitude towards the problems that trouble you. To initiate change in thought patterns requires mental strength. This strength can be gained through pranayama.

Hypertension affects the internal organs like heart, lungs, liver and kidneys. Practice of asanas and pranayama helps to reduce the damage caused by hypertension. During asana practice, the movements are static; hence, it requires less blood and oxygen to assume a posture. This poses less strain, keeping the muscles relaxed. The circulation of blood is improved. Yoga helps in oxygenating the blood, enabling fresh nutrients to all the vessels and capillaries in the blood. When blood circulation is improved, the brain absorbs more oxygen and this helps one to be alert, enhances concentration skills and improves mood swings. When stress is reduced, the bodys immune system gets a boost, that also effectively enhances cognitive abilities.

Diet For High Blood Pressure

Concentrate on food while eating and chew it properly.
The patients of high blood pressure should not eat hot, spicy, stale, heavy food and items made with gram flour, sugar, meat, and avoid smoking, drinking alcohol.
Try to get rid of any negative thoughts at the time of eating food. Negative thinking has bad effect on digestion of the food.
Drink one glass lukewarm lemon water with two spoons honey in the morning.
Eat seasonal fruit like papaya, guava or sprouts and fenugreek or fruit juice in breakfast.
Eat chapatti made with whole wheat flour, one or two boiled green vegetables, salad and curd.
Take any seasonal fruit or fruit juice or lemon water mixed with honey in the evening.
Take one or two chapattis made with whole wheat flour or coarse meal and boiled vegetable along with salad at night.
Research confirms that sodium and salt are out to increase your blood pressure. Cut the intake, to the extent you can. This step will create a lot of difference.

This bulbous herb is amongst the best of naturally occurring substances that help to control your blood pressure. If you take two cloves of garlic everyday for two months, you will experience a fall in blood pressure. You can also add garlic as a seasoning in your dishes, but make sure that you do not overcook it as that destroys most of the beneficial ingredients.

In addition to all the treatments such as synthetic medication, herbal medicines, diet therapy, homeopathic medicine and the like, you can also treat your condition with the help of meditation. It helps you maintain an acceptable level of blood pressure.

If you do transcendental meditation, it reduces your blood pressure as it decreases the constriction of the blood vessels. By doing meditation daily, you not only keep your blood pressure under control but also avoid the complications that you might develop because of hypertension. So, meditation is one of the best ways to prevent and treat your abnormal blood pressure.

Home Remedies For High Blood Pressure

* Mix onion juice and pure honey in equal quantities and take two grams once daily to cure high blood pressure.
* Onion juice reduces cholesterol level in the blood and prevents heart attack and controls the stiffness of blood veins. It helps in reducing high blood pressure. Honey makes the heart strong and healthy. Use this remedy for five to seven days and note the difference. Continue it for few days in case of benefit.
* Grind watermelon seeds and poppy seeds separately and mix in equal quantities. Take three gram on empty stomach with water twice daily. This controls high blood pressure and helps in getting proper sleep. It also overcomes headache. This should be taken three to four times.
* Take three grams of dry fenugreek powder twice daily on empty stomach for 10-15 days with water to reduce high blood pressure. It is also beneficial in case of diabetes.
* Chew one or two peeled garlic pods after meals with water. Alternatively, eat the garlic pods wrapped in dry dates (seedless).
* Grind wheat and gram in equal quantities and prepare the flour. Make chapattis made with whole wheat flour and eat daily. This controls high bloodpressure within one or two days.
* Store water in copper vessel at night and drink it in the morning. This is very beneficial to control high blood pressure.
* Grind four basil leaves and two neem leaves with water and take on empty stomach for five to seven days to control high blood pressure.
* Eat ripe papaya on empty stomach regularly in the morning and do not eat anything up to two hours after this.
* Use onion and garlic in food to overcome heart disease. Using onion and garlic in proper proportion reduces cholesterol level and regulates high blood pressure level.
* Diluted curd is very beneficial in case of low and high blood pressure. Patients of low blood pressure should take two grains of asafetida along with diluted curd. Drink a glassful of diluted curd one hour after meals; it acts like nectar.
* Cholai vegetable and its juice is beneficial in controlling high blood pressure, like diluted curd.

Harmful Food For High Blood Pressure:

Heavy food made with milk, butter, oily food, clarified butter, salt, brinjal, potato, half ripe banana, raw jack fruit, pulses, refined flour, sweets, jaggery, oil, dry mango powder, spices, polished rice, sugar, coffee, tea, sitting in the same position or standing for long time, running up the stairs, eating in excess and frequently are all harmful.

Suitable food For Curing High Blood Pressure:

Sweet lime, apple, watermelon, myrobalan, lemon, papaya, are suitable. Green vegetables, spinach, gourd, onion, tomato, carrot, salad, carrot juice, bathua are all beneficial. Soak stale chapatti in milk and eat. Mix glucose in curd and eat. Do not drink water while eating food. Mix juice of half lemon in half cup of water and drink twice or thrice for immediate effect.

How to Overcome Feelings Of Jealousy & Inadequacy ?

2010-03-05T04:45:00.005+05:30

How to Overcome Feelings Of Jealousy & Inadequacy ?

The jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves.And oft, jealousy shapes faults that are not

Jealousy is an emotion and typically refers to the negative thoughts and feelings of insecurity, fear, and anxiety over an anticipated loss of something that the person values, such as a relationship, friendship, or love. Jealousy often consists of a combination of emotions such as anger, sadness, and disgust.Jealousy is the state of fear or suspicion about losing something or someone important. Jealousy comes from self-love rather than from true love.

Jealousy if the result of Petty-Mindedness & let me also tell you that people with jealous tendencies also develop Evil eye which only hurts oneself in the long run.Jealousy is the root of many evils in us.

Jealousy makes us coward timid & weak . It also creates many mental problems & deprives us of mental peace. It leads to breeding of many evil qualities sin us like feelings of dislike hatred & revenge which further makes us fall & ruin our life by creating rivalries.

Nothing can ruin a Good relationship, friendship or marriage faster than jealously. Jealousy creates anxiety, anger, loneliness, hate, fear. and leads person to self Degeneration. No one thinks clearly when jealous.Jealousy typically refers to the thoughts, feelings , and behaviors that occur when a person believes a valued relationship is being threatened by a rival. This rival may or may not know that he orshe is perceived as a threat. A Person who is jealous indulges in malicious slander spreading lies about others as he or she fails to achieve their goals without uplifting their consciousness through righteous means.

Romantic jealousy is here defined as a complex of thoughts, feelings, and actions which follow threats to self-esteem and/or threats to the existence or quality of the relationship, when those threats are generated by the perception of a real or potential attraction between one's partner and a (perhaps imaginary) rivals.

Jealousy is defined as a protective reaction to a perceived threat to a valued relationship, arising from a situation in which the partner's involvement with an activity and/or another person is contrary to the jealous person's definition of their relationship. So who are jealous always try to create misunderstandings or try to hurt the reputation or falsely create troubles for those whom they consider as threat or rival that deprived him or her about the most valued thing, person or oppoturnity in life.

The experience of Envy or Jealousy involves:

* Feelings of inferiority
* Longing or lust
* Resentment of circumstances
* Ill will towards envied person often accompanied by guilt about these feelings
* Desire to possess the attractive rival's qualities
* Disapproval of feelings
* Hurt Of False Ego
* Scheming or Cunning Possesiveness With Lies

I Remember few years back i taught Yoga to one of my students and one of her own friends exhibited such feelings of jeaousy or envy because her friend Exhibited higher virtious qualities and she lacked in all those and was not approved by me to be fit enough at present stage of her evolutionary phase for learning sacred secrets of Yoga of the ancients. More i taught her friend the great sciences from vedic astrology to all esoteric sciences & Yoga more her jealous friend developed resentment towards her own friend and me too inspite of me helping her on number of ocassions but she remained ungrateful due to her own emotional insecurities and low self esteem so sometimes people like them do everything to bring others down using others with weak minds as their weapon for harm.

How to Overcome Jealousy?

There are few methods through which you can overcome the feelings & thoughts of jealousy.

1. One must to introspection & have careful watch over such thoughts & do regular meditation.

2.Cultivate opposite thoughts of virtues of jealousy like Nobility or magnanimity. If nobility is supplanted then jealousy will die of itself.Also think of the advantages of being noble & a broad minded person or giver & disadvantages of being narrow minded.

3.Think of the great persons who possess this virtue & you possess this Nobility too in society.Constantly repeat the watch words " Aum Nobility" mentally before the minds eye.Have this auto suggestion.

4. Also believe that you are "All the self" You see yourself in everyone then who is jealous from whom.

5. You cal also practice to see god in everyone & your jealousy will die as you cant be jealous of god.

6. Develop Cosmic Love or equal vision & power of discrimination.

7. Control your wants & lessen your desires in life.

8. Believe in lines of universal brotherhood.

9. One should cultivate the habit of rejoicing in the welfare of others to eradicate jealousy.

Overcoming Feelings of Inadequacy

The feelings of Inadequacy results in you thinking that you are not good enough to do something or have something in life which emanates from anticipated belief of faliure.You all carryfeelings of inadequacy within. This is terribly destructive and limiting for all of you. Feelings of Inadequecy Parasitically depletes us of our life force energy.These negative feelings , if you notice how you feel when you focus on them will make you feel some or all of: tired, heavy, weary, depleted, drained, stressed, like giving up etc.Such feelings can manifest in many automatic and destructive ways that only causes the feelings to intensify. All this happens because the individual feels powerless to do anything about them

You can overcome this

1.Be positive in your life.

2.Replace your negative beliefs in your subconscious with success thoughts & optimism.

3.Keep company of good wise successful people.

4. Meditate & do pranayama or scientific breathing exercises.

5. Work hard in life, be creative, have feeling of contentment with what god has given you & be thankful to him. Make yourself more responsible & do prayer to god focussing on your third eye, to
bless you more of his gifts to you so that you can use them for the welfare of humanity.

Jealousy is simply and clearly the fear that you do not have value. Jealousy scans for evidence to prove the point - that others will be preferred and rewarded more than you. There is only one alternative - self-value. If you cannot love yourself, you will not believe that you are loved. You will always think it's a mistake or luck. Take your eyes off others and turn the scanner within. Find the seeds of your jealousy, clear the old voices and experiences. Put all the energy into building your personal and emotional security. Then you will be the one others envy, and you can remember the pain and reach out to them.

What Type Of Yoga Is Suitable For You?

2010-02-20T19:16:00.003+05:30

What Type Of Yoga Is Suitable For You?

Before deciding which type of Yoga is right for you it’s a good idea to attend a class of each style that interests you so that you can try out each style to see which you prefer. Here’s a brief overview of the most popular types of Yoga to help you get started:

Hatha Yoga, pronounced [ˈɦəʈʰə] in Hindi, is also known as hatha vidya or the "science of hatha" yoga. The word Hatha comes from combining the two Sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. The word "ha" refers to the solar nadi (pingala) in the subtle body and "tha" the lunar channel (ida). However, when the two components of the word are placed together, "hatha" means "forceful", implying that powerful work must be done to purify the body. Yoga means to yoke, or to join two things together, hence hatha yoga is meant to join together sun (masculine, active) energy with the moon (feminine, receptive) energy, thus producing balance and greater power in an individual.If you haven’t practiced Yoga before then you might be confused by the many different types of Yoga practices that are out there.Traditional Hatha Yoga is a holistic yogic path, including moral disciplines, physical postures (asana), purification procedures (shatkriya), poses (mudra), yogic breathing (pranayama), and meditation. The Hatha yoga predominantly practiced in the West consists of mostly asanas understood as physical exercises. It is also recognized as a stress-reducing practice.Hatha represents opposing energies: hot and cold (fire and water, following similar concept as yin-yang), male and female, positive and negative. Hatha yoga attempts to balance mind and body via physical postures or "asanas", purification practices, controlled breathing, and the calming of the mind through relaxation and meditation. Asanas teach poise, balance and strength and are practised to improve the body's physical health and clear the mind in preparation for meditation in the pursuit of enlightenment. However if an individual has too much phlegm or fat then purification procedures are a necessity before undertaking pranayama.Hatha Yoga – This is by far the most common type of Yoga practiced in the West. Hatha Yoga is a slow paced Yoga practice that focuses on both mind and body. If you’re just starting out you will probably find Hatha Yoga to be the best fit for you.

Vinyasa Yoga – Vinyasa Yoga is characterized by a focus on viṅyāsa, or a dynamic connecting posture, that creates a flow between the more static traditional yoga postures. Vinyasa translates as linking and the system also implies the linking of the movement to the breath. Essentially the breath dictates the movement and the length of time held in the postures.Vinyasa is a type of Yoga practice that focuses on the breath and how breathing affects your body and mind. The physical practice of Vinyasa Yoga is more active than the physical practice of Hatha Yoga

Ashtenga Yoga – Ashtanga is the yoga of Patanjali, the compiler of the Yoga Sutras. It is composed of eight limbs: Yama and Niyama, which are ethical obligations; Asana; Pranayama, which is breath control; Pratyahara, which is sense withdrawal; Dharana, which is concentration; Dhyana, which is meditation; and Samadhi, which is a high state of concentration, mastery of the mind.Ashtenga Yoga is also commonly called Power Yoga. This form of Yoga is fast paced and very physical. If you are looking for a Yoga practice that will provide a good aerobic workout then Asthenga Yoga is the best choice for you.

Iyengar Yoga- Iyengar Yoga is the best Yoga practice for people who have old injuries or chronic illnesses and want to start a Yoga practice that will help them become more flexible and agile and will help them heal. Iyengar Yoga allows the use of props like blocks and straps to help people align their bodies properly to do the movements.

Kundalini Yoga- Kundalini yoga is sometimes called "the yoga of awareness" because it awakens the "kundalini" which is the unlimited potential that already exists within every human being.Kundalini Yoga has been documented as a system of exercises and meditations and claims to provide extensive benefits for personal growth, health and improving mental and physical well-being, including asthma, diabetes, pain, stress-related diseases, healing and rehabilitating addictive behavior, and treating mental disorders.Kundalini Yoga is focused primarily on the breath and its effect on health. Kundalini Yoga focuses mostly on rapid, repetitive movements rather than on drawn out poses. There is also a lot of meditation practiced in Kundalini Yoga.

Kriya Yoga is described by its practitioners as the ancient Yoga system revived in modern times by Mahavatar Babaji through his disciple Lahiri Mahasaya, c 1861, and brought into popular awareness through Paramhansa Yogananda's book Autobiography of a Yogi. The system consists of a number of levels of Advanced Scientific Pranayama based techniques that are intended to rapidly accelerate spiritual development and engender a profound state of tranquility and God-communion.So if you want qucik spiritual development along with overall mental and physical wellbeing then kriyayoga is for you.

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Spiritual Love

2010-02-11T16:29:00.001+05:30

Love is nothing but God, you and me...

Love is euphoric, ecstatic, overwhelming joy. Why doesn't a newborn baby cry while in the mother's womb? Why does it start crying the moment it comes into this materialistic world?

A mother's womb for a baby is nothing less than a temple, for there is only love... of the mother. Love is euphoric, ecstatic, overwhelming joy. Enjoying life in such a sweet atmosphere, the baby feels safe in her mother's womb. Why then should not a place like this be called a temple? No one, but God resides in a temple. Thus a newborn is regarded as God incarnate. When born it is separated from the spiritual and holy world of freedom and so cries to express sorrow on arrival in a world of falsehood.

God has gifted every baby with the virtue of being loved and being lovable. It's we who tend to lose and make others too lose this precious gift. The innocence of a baby fills everybody's heart with happiness. Love does not expect. God loves us the most, and does not expect anything from us. It is up to us whether or not to offer prayers to God.

God's love is boundless and immeasurable. We pray to God because we are grateful. We have the power to understand His Creation. Why do we think then that God also gives us sorrows? We tend to forget God in times of happiness. That does not mean that God wants us to pray to Him; it is to learn again how to love because praying is loving, a part of loving mankind. We do not show kindness to others once we get happiness. Service is the best way to love God.

Kindness and courage are different dimensions of love. Kindness is the virtue of being compassionate and merciful towards others. Every living being is an image of God. It's also important to love ourselves and the life given to us by God. The spirit of God within us is called the soul.

Problems come and go. Joys and sorrows are like day and night. But if a person keeps awake all night just to see the sun rise, he can never see it because when the sun rises he will fall asleep. Joy or sorrows... we must welcome every emotion that God wants us to experience, with courage.

Anything that brings us closer to God is love. The great classical dancers of our country worship God through their dance. A farmer worships God by toiling in his field, which is his first love. Similarly, people in other professions worship God by performing their duty sincerely and honestly. There are many who are atheists but if they perform the duties assigned to them by God their noble deeds bring them closer to Him and a person close to God is a loving person and a loving person is a happy person. So it fills their life with happiness and prosperity. This is one way of bringing ourselves closer to God.

All her life Meerabai loved Krishna, she worshipped him. She did not bother what the world would say. She just wished to be close to God, she just wished to be close to love. True love brings us closer to God and subsequently we become an image of love and finally an image of God in the true sense. Thus, God is love. You, too, can become love.

Mantra Sadhana

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PSYCHOLOGY OF MANTRA YOGA SADHANA

Mantra yoga is a exact science. 'Mananat Trayate Iti Mantrah---by Manan ( constant thinking or recollection ) of which one is released from the round of births and deaths is Mantra.' Every Mantra has a Rishi who gave it to the world; a Mantra, a Devta, the Bija or a seed which gives it a special power, the Sakti and the Kilakam or the pillar.

A Mantra is divinity. Mantra and its presiding Devta are one. The Mantra itself is Devta. Mantra is divine power, Daivi Sakti, manifesting in a sound body. Constant repetition of the Mantra with the faith, devotion and purity augments the Sakti or power of the aspirant, purifies and awakens the Mantra Chaitanya latent in the Mantra and bestows on the Sadhaka, Mantra Siddhi, illumination, freedom, peace, eternal bliss, immortality.

By constant repetition of the Mantra the Sadhaka imbibes the virtues and powers of the Deity that presides over the Mantra.Repetition of Surya Mantra bestows health, long life, vigour, vitality, Tejas or brilliance. It removes all diseases of the body and the diseases of the eye. No enemy can do any harm. Repetition of Aditya-Hridayam in the early morning is highly beneficial. Lord Rama conquered Ravana through the repetition of Aditya-Hridayam imparted by Agastya Rishi.

Mantras are in the form of praise and appeal to the deities, craving for help and mercy. Some Mantras control and command evil spirits. ' Rhythmical vibrations sounds give rise to forms. Recitation of the mantras gives rise to the formation of the particular figure of the deity.

Repetition of the Sarasvati Mantra'OM Sarasvatyai namah' will bestow on you wisdom and good intelligence.You will get inspiration and compose poems. Repetition of ' OM Sri Mahalakshmyai Namah' will confer on you wealth and remove poverty.Ganesa Mantra will remove any obstacle in any undertaking. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra will remove accidents, incurable diseases and bestow long life and immortality. It is a Moksha Mantra too. Repetition of Subramanya Mantra ' OM Saravanabhavaya Namah ' will give you success in any undertaking and make you glorious. It will drive off the evil influences and evil spirits. Repetition of Shri Hanuman Mantra, ' OM Hanumate Namah' will bestow victory and strength. Repetition of Panchadasakshara and Shodasakshara ( Sri Vidya ) will give you wealth, power, freedom etc..It will give you whatever you want. You must learn this Vidya from a Guru alone.

Repetition of Gayatri or Pranava or OM Namassivaya, OM Namo Narayana, OM Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya, one and a quarter lakh of times with Bhava, faith and devotion will confer on you Mantra Siddhi. OM, Soham, Sivoham, Aham Brahmasmi are Moksha Mantras. They will help you to attain self -realization. OM Sri Ramaya Namah, OM Namoh Bhagavate Vasudevaya are Saguna Mantras which will unable you to attain Saguna realization first and then Nirguna realization in the end.

Mantra for curing scorpion-stings and cobra-bites should be repeated on eclipse days for getting Mantra Siddhi quickly.You should stand in the water and repeat the Mantra. This is more powerful and effective. They can be recited on ordinary days also for attaining Mantra Siddhi.

Mantra Siddhi for curing scorpion-stings, cobra-bites etc., can be attained within 40 days. Repeat the mantra with faith and devotion regularly. Have a sitting in the early morning after taking bath. Observe Brahmacharya and live on milk and fruits for 40 days. Or take restricted diet. Chronic diseases can be cured by Mantras. Chanting of Mantras generates potent spiritual waves or divine vibrations. They penetrate the physical and astral bodies of the patients and remove the root causes of the sufferings. They fill the cells with pure Sattva or divine energy. They destroy the microbes and vivify the cells and tissues. They are the best and most potent antiseptics and germicides. They are more potent than ultra-violet or Roentgen rays.

Mantra Siddhi should not be misused for the destruction of others. Those who misuse the Mantra power for destroying others are themselves destroyed in the end.

Those who utilize the Mantra power in curing snake-bites, scorpion-stings and chronic diseases should not accept any kind of presents or money. They must be absolutely unselfish. They should not accept even fruits or clothes. They will loose the power if they utilize the power for selfish purposes. If they are unselfish, if they serve the humanity with Sarvatma Bhava, their power will increase through the grace of the lord.

He who has attained Mantra Siddhi, can cure any chronic diseases by mere touch on the affected part. When a man is bitten by a cobra a telegram is sent to Mantra Siddhi. The Mantra Siddha recites the Mantra and the man who is bitten by a cobra is cured. Does this not prove the tremendous power of Mantra ?

Get the Mantra initiation from your Guru. Or pray to your Ishta Devata and start doing Japa of the particular Mantra, if you find it difficult to get a Guru...

Psychic Dimensions of Chakras In Yoga

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Tantra Chakras

are the different harmonics of personality that orchestrate the qualities of the personality in a specific fashion. They are the sites of the cosmic tattvas and their qualities, so they also represent centers of specific patterns of energy. Therefore Chakras have a specific sound frequency (mantra) and a form (Yantra). So each of these mantras represent the energy of the chakra. Through these mantras we evoke the energy of the tattvas through which Chakras interact with the gross and the subtle bodies.

Our conditioned being does not manifest only on the physical and psychological levels but the energetic patterns are also conditioned. The opening and the awakening of Chakras take place when we free ourselves from these conditioned patterns of energy and the moment this happens there is transformation in terms of psycho-physiological qualities.

Psychological attributes of Chakras

Muladhara

Represented by the Yantra of the earth element which is rectangle representing the stability, balance, staticity. Inside the rectangle there is a triangle with a lingam which has a boundary that is ill-defined and there is serpent coiled around the lingam, which represents the three guna and ego aspect of energy covering the consciousness of jiva. It is ill-defined because it is covered/veiled by the mayik (illusory; Mayarupa) aspect energy of Shakti. This truly represents our conditioned being or nature which responds to the instinctive levels of life activity. But both possibilities are present in the chakra; the Brahma granthi present in the chakra represent our limitations and conditionings with the most basic issues of life and when one’s energy is imbalanced at this level can cause extreme degree of pathology. Because this centre deals with the issues of survival and security; any imbalance at this level can result in the paranoid tendencies, unknown fear can direct itself for any specific objects or events in the environment. The person may cut the feeling of the body (not grounded in the body). The depletion of the energies of the earth element can manifest in the form of flighty, jumpy, oscillating, spacing out tendencies of the behavior. This is the center of the most fundamental fear; i.e. the fear of survival. Therefore it also governs the various facets of our behavioral expressions. Restrictiveness, fixity or the lack of flexibility in our nature is also because of the qualities of the earth element. The issues mainly deals with the issue of self preservation and when it is rajasika can manifests in the form of selfishness or lack of empathy and compassion but when it is in sattvika state it develops the quality of self reflection or self awareness. And the same energy of the tattva when handled properly; once tattva is purified it develops the quality of trust, security (when you are secured you can trust someone) grounding and stability in the personality. Grounding is one such quality associated with this chakra. It is the state of synchronicity with vibes/frequencies of the universe or immediate contact with the reality. When awareness is grounded properly it can heighten the self awareness or awareness of the body but when the energy is depressed can preoccupy the mind with body and then coping with the reality will be difficult.

Swadhisthana
This is the second lowest most chakra characterized by six petalled lotus; signifying 6 nerve endings, a Yantra constituted of crescent moon, representing the presence of water element and an animal which is a crocodile. This is the fertile ground of creativity which is the reflection of the flowing attribute of water element. This is the level where there is more freedom and the opportunity of wider range of expression; energy concerns here with the issue of the survival of species therefore it is less primitive than the fear of being annihilated. This is signifies the movement of consciousness from self protection to the protection of species.
Swadhisthana is the centre deals with the pleasure principle. This is the centre of sensuality, desires, and sexual drives. Located between the navel and the perineum it is pre rational, subconscious plane of consciousness. In the Yantra of the chakra there are two rings of petals in which outer layer or the ring of petal signifies the conscious aspect of mind and the inner ring symbolizes the unconscious realm. In between these two yantras there is crocodile floating which depicts the subterranean movement of samskaras. The animal itself is the creature which has the field of activities both on the surface and inside the water (represents here the deeper layers of mind). It is also the emblem of the sexual or the sensuous character in the individual. Moon in the Yantra represents the main drive force of psychic life in the individual as the gravitational pull of moon affects the energy of water on the surface it also has the effects on the unconscious and the subconscious energies of the mind. It has been observed by the mental health professionals that there are effects of moon on the moods and the psychic energies of the mental patients. Therefore from the psychotherapeutic aspects of study this centre occupies an important place.

From psychoanalytic point of view this centre is also very significant. According to this school of psychotherapy sexuality (libidinal energy is the underlying force of all motivations. In yoga also the same energy is used for creative, activity of self exploration and growth of personality by sublimating the energy and expressing it through higher centers i.e. seva, brahmacharya, and tapas. Tantrik manuals talk of direct channelizing of the energy of Swadhisthana through the process of urdhareta or leading upward.

Harmony at this chakra leads to the balanced emotional states, creativity, and ability to enjoy feelings, ability to change (quality of water), flexible thinking, high level of motivation etc.

Manipura
This is the centre of vitality, due to the fiery tejas of fire elment it is symbolizes as lustrous gem, therefore it is known as manipura (city of jewel). This is symbolized as 10 petalled blue lotus, here blue represent the most fiery/luminous part of the fire. This is the plane of self esteem, self confidence, ambition, authority and achievements; also known as power center. This is also the level where consciousness is entangled with the territory of power, achievement and ambitions.

The element of fire is the main driving force here; directs the consciousness towards more ego fulfilling activities. Therefore most of the problems related with the power and ego trips are associated with this center. Swadhisthana is center of feelings of pleasure mainly centered in ones own body or self but at this plane of consciousness one starts to direct this feeling towards others. Interpersonal relationship finds expression through this centre of consciousness. This is the centre of personal power and authority recognition. The drive for self recognition also manifests in the form of spiritual pursuits and ultimately culminates into the drive of self discovery. Concept of self identity, self discovery and self concept are dealt here. Therefore consciousness here finds the possibility to stretch power consuming plane of consciousness to the plane of self discovery that is nothing but the process to find ones identity or better to say the true identity. The plane of ego is subtler than the levels of the first two levels.

Anahata chakra
Here at this level energy takes larger patterns from the focus on ego and its desires and activities. This is a growth towards more refined form of expression. This is the seat of balance; balancing the energies of both lower and the higher realms. Consciousness moves from the personal self centered dimension to the transpersonal dimension of consciousness. So the transcendence of ego takes place here.

Symbolically speaking this chakra is presented as 12petallled lotus. This chakra is situated between the 7 main Chakras, is also the centre of balance and harmony. Represented by a hexagon signifying the harmonious movement of consciousness and this harmony expresses itself in the form of some very refined qualities like universal unconditioned love and compassion. This plane represents the shift or a departure from instinctual realm of consciousness to more humane plane of existence. Here rationality of manipura is transcended and hence is also the centre of intuitive mind (Buddhist tantra). Even Hindu tantra studies this center as the centre of very refined feeling. Sensitivity also gets refined here to the extent that is transcends the personal boundary and one gets attuned to the feelings or suffering of others. The energies of the healer which heals others have also this chakra as the main source of healing energies

. Awakening of this centre helps one to get attuned with the feelings of others. Therefore self oriented service finds expression as the selfless service (Nishkama seva). Vehicle of this centre is antelope; signifies freedom in movement of energy, heightened sensitivity, purity, alert and innocence.

This is also the centre of bliss and immense joy. Consciousness finds the source of satisfaction inside (ananda kanda). Kalpataru; wishfulfilling tree is found here. Desires are fulfilled here (transcendence of desires i.e. personal desires).

Vishuddhi
Literally this is the centre of purification. This is the centre of activities of the most subtle tattva (Akasha). This is also the centre responsible for reception, assimilation and creative expression of information. Reflective consciousness and the heightened receptivity find expression here. Spaciousness of the ether expresses itself in the form of creativity in thinking and behavior. Thoughts or the patterns of thinking are free from the ego-constricting tendencies. Therefore here the individuals can move beyond the fixedness in thinking and enjoy freedom and spontaneity. Ether is the field medium which wires the information which is beyond the grasp of senses and the lower mind. Therefore after ‘entraining’ oneself into the vibrations of this chakra the wider range of connectivity is possible. This can happen only after purification of the self. At the subtle level there is universal connectivity, having tuned into that realm one can have uninterrupted flow of information and creativity. Synchronous mind is the example of this connectivity.

Unadulterated information (vibration) ----- symbolization of patterns ----- plane of concepts, ideas, established thoughts, desires ------- expressions.

Awakening of Vishuddhi refers to tuning into the field/realm of unconditioned information. The element of ether is represented by a sphere filled with the dots inside suggesting expansive nature of the element.

Ajna
Also known as guru chakra. As this is the chakra where the inner guru tattva is actualized and the command is received. This is the point of confluence of two opposite forces, causing dual experiences. This is also the realm where individuality is dropped and the individual consciousness merge into the field of eternal consciousness. The illusory field of Maya is weakened here resulting in the providence of knowledge that knows no boundaries. The third eye associated with the centre signifies the added understanding of the causal realm of existence. The lingam that is found here is Itarakhya/Itara with consolidated outline, signifying the clear perception of reality as it exists. So the distortion of reality is absent here.

Rudra granthi stands for this state of consciousness where there is shedding of individuality and attachment to life, therefore the last trace of conditioning is diluted here. Here one established the person is free from the restrictiveness of tattva, also becomes the controller of tattvas, known as the state of tattvatita. So the person, who is established here can have no compulsion, is a liberated soul. The individual directly experience the reality and the only idea that exists in relation to the reality is ‘Iam That’ (Aham Idam). Because consciousness flows in the causal realm, once being established here there is the knowledge of causality and time .

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How to Have Good Human Relationship

2010-02-05T21:45:00.002+05:30

Human beings are born in relationship and the lives we lead right from infancy to old age are anchored in relationships. It is in relationship that we grow and achieve adulthood and die in the final peace that comes through dying in a trusting relationship with God.

There are many views on the nature of human relationships. In practice, however, it is the day-to-day relationships that must survive the wear and tear of daily life. Sometimes we find that in order not to sour a relationship, it is better to keep a distance. At other times, a clean break becomes necessary. We need to learn to cultivate relationships in a way that there is room for love, mutual respect and space for the other to grow.

At work the equations are different. In an office or a work environment, in which hierarchy is important, relationships tend to remain at a rather superficial level. There is a certain give and take in official relationships, but they rarely survive once we are out of that particular work situation and environment.

The family, which was once the primary environment for close relationships, is no longer so for many because the sanctity of relationships is under threat. When mistrust and insecurity make demands of family life cloying, we might have to make that extra effort to strike a balance that will restore the pristine nature of the original relationship.

Relationships become our chief means of reaching God. Ritual, common prayer, worship and solidarity are all conventional ways to do this. If we wish to take the relationship still further, we might have to establish a more personal link with God. Sometimes, the give and take of ordinary relationships creates a gentle arc that connects us to the Divine.

Conversations are an important way of building up relationships. They could be silent or expressed vocally. Such relationships look beyond a given set of circumstances for a wider, deeper perspective, to understand the truth that lies beneath what is apparent on the surface.

The longer we live and the more experienced we are, our ability to discern the true nature of relationships improves. We are able to take considered decisions on whether to continue with a certain relationship or call it quits without acrimony or hatred.

When we cultivate virtues like patience, compassion, mutual respect and a loving nature, we are well on the way to touching the heart of God, whose reflection we see in other human beings. God invites us through the diversity and wealth of His Creation, to a relationship of universal love. To love His Creation is to love God.

Any relationship that is nurtured for selfish motives and which is vulnerable to feelings of jealousy, hate and suspicion cannot last for it is not founded on unselfish love. And without the ingredient of love, a relationship lacks the spark that can help take it forward towards higher dimensions.

We might remember those who built empires or created elaborate monuments for themselves in the course of remembering inconsequential details of material achievements. Immortal memories ^ in our collective consciousness ^ would however be made up of those acts of kindness and love that came unsolicited, or of those who nudged us on to the path to finding God, to share with us the divine experience of unalloyed bliss.

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Yoga Therapy In Kerala India

2010-02-03T17:15:00.003+05:30

The term "Yoga' has been originated from Sanskrit which means union of mind , body and spirit. Yoga can be also defined as practice of physical postures or poses. The vast field of Yoga includes techniques of breathing, meditation, body awareness, purification, and emotional stability.

Yoga has wide range of features which can very well diminish, managed and cure a particular disease by carefully selecting elements included in the Yoga traditions.

Yoga Therapy:

In the first half of the 20th century, Yoga therapy has been evolved in India. Yoga therapy is a new discipline which integrate traditional Yogic concepts and techniques with the western medical and psychological knowledge. It is a therapy without medicines and surgery without tools. Yoga therapy deals with the holistic treatment of various kinds of psychological or somatic dysfunction. The natural and innate healing resources of the body is promoted by this therapy. It also helps in restoring the proper functioning of the various systems present in our body.

Depending on the individual needs and also considering the medical accounts, Yoga therapists designs Yoga practices for the patients. They prescribes some specific regimens of postures, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. Yoga therapy can diminish various symptoms and guard the body against various diseases which are mostly evolved due to stress. It treats various ailments ranging from back problems to arthritis to heart conditions to hyperventilation to asthma to irritable bowel syndrome to diabetes to multiple sclerosis to chronic fatigue syndrome to anxiety to hypertension.

In contrary to this, traditional Yoga is primarily concerned with personal fineness on the part of a "normal" or healthy individual. But both the techniques, however, share an understanding of the human being as an integrated body-mind system, which can function optimally only when there is a state of dynamic balance. Yoga therapy is more effective than general yoga practice as a safe means of treating medical conditions.

Advantages of Yoga Therapy:
1. Yoga therapy is good for everyone.
2. It is a modified form of all the classical Yoga practices and therefore provides same advantages the traditional Yoga practices provides but without having any risk of injury.
3. Yoga therapy keeps the body flexible and mobile and keeps the joints moving.
4. Yoga therapy helps in both preventing and curing the diseases..

Yoga Therapy in Kerala:
Kerala which is situated in the southern most part of India is renowned all over the world for its Yoga therapy. Kerala has many Ayurvedic resorts which offers Yoga therapies. Some of the famous Auyurvedic resorts of Kerala are Athreya Ayurvedic Resorts, Keraleeyam Ayurvedic Resort, Somatheeram Resorts, Kare Yoga Centre (Iyengar yoga therapy kerala) and many more.

All these resorts offers special therapies to treat various ailments depending upon the body condition. These therapies included general body massages with herbal oils, Steam bath in herb enriched steam, Dhara [with medicated buttermilk], Half body massage with herbal oils, Special head massage, Panchkarma tretmens, Slimming programs, paralysis, weight loss, Anti- aging, Yoga and mediation, Detoxification and rejuvenation therapies.

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Yoga for Students to Beat Exams Stress

2010-01-22T11:32:00.004+05:30

A simple solution to beating exam stress, peer pressure, social anxiety and fear of being ridiculed, often faced by the urban teenager, lies in yogasana and pranayama techniques. These exercises if performed before and after study hours have tremendous benefits.

Asanas that help include virasana, swastikasana, simhasana, shunmukhi mudra, viparitikarni mudra, sarvangasana, shirshasana, suptkonasana, nadishoddhana pranayama, sitkari, sheetali pranayama and trataka karma.

Relaxation techniques such as shavasana, vamangasana, dakshinasana, yoga nidra, pranadharna and nispadbhava encourage the child to get to the root cause of his/her anxiety and worry. It can develop the child’s spontaneity and help him achieve a balanced and trained mind.

Fear of failure can be overcome through the practice of marichiasana, pashasana, bharadvajasana, upavistakonasana, suptkurmasana and bhadkonasana, sahaj ujjayi pranayama, kagadivya pranayama, bhramari (internal pranayama). Mind, body and soul integration through rangachikitsa (colour therapy) helps expand consciousness.

Surya namaskara channelises youthful energy and enhances the endocrine function to stimulate proper structural, physiological, psychological, emotional and spiritual growth.

Extremes of behaviour (signs of the change in the endocrine system) can be regulated through inverted postures such as halasana, karnapidasana, viparitadandasana and sethubandhasana.

Laziness and lethargy, a common feature of the growing child, can be addressed through janushirshasana, paschimatanasana, ardha baddha padma paschimauttanasana, trianga mukhaekpada paschimauttanasana and padmasana with gyan mudra.

Poses that influence and boost the child’s confidence are lolasana, navasana, bhujapidsana, ashthavakrasana, tittibhasana, bakasana, garudasana, natrajasana, vrikshasana, urdhwahasta-ardha-padmasana, urdhwa prasarita ekpadasanan and vatayanasana.

A crucial phase in life, adolescence is the golden stage which if nurtured well will lead to a healthy, developed individual.

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Sadhana For Conguest Of Fear

2010-01-16T20:18:00.002+05:30

Sadhna For Conguest Of Fear

Fear is a very great obstacle in the path of Sadhana. A timid aspirant is unfit for the spiritual path. One must risk his life if he wishes to attain immortality. The spiritual wealth cannot be gained without self-sacrifice, self-denial or self-abnegation. Fear is purely an imaginary non-entity. It is a common instinct in every man. Even the elements of nature, animals, insects and every creation on this earth are subject to fear. You must conquer this worst malady of mind if you wish to succeed in either material or spiritual path. If one conquers fear, he is on the road to success. Freedom from fear can be achieved by liberation from the objects of fear. Re-educating the mind, bringing forth the power of the inner spirit, dealing with the practical affairs, diligently putting into practice the knowledge that one possesses are all essential factors to overcome fear. It must be felt that there is no object on earth which is to be afraid of or to be feared at. You must be very bold, courageous and chivalrous.

Fear is generally the result of pain, injury and discomfort. There is a hereditary aspect of this instinct which accounts for its universality and its persistence. Factors of environment and training are also significant. The idea of some external superior power over one's self is the chief cause of fear. Relatively the mind adopts an entirely different attitude. Vision changes. Glaring perception fails. The mind is not balanced. There is some abnormality in thoughts and actions. Hysteric and neurasthenic convulsions are all due to one form of fear or other. Impulsion and desire to escape or flee from the dangerous situation are the immediate result.

But how to conquer fear ? Whenever a child is afraid of something, you tell him that there is nothing to be feared at, thus denying the object of fear. Denial is the first step in the procedure. Subsequently you explain to the child the actual thing, the truth. Thus you convince that it was only his fancy which created the sensation of fear in him. You just positively affirm and assert what is true. You must develop constantly the knowledge that there is nothing in the universe to cause fear. The subconscious mind which is first startled by an unusual sight, or incoherent voice should be kept assured that all such things are only false, the truth behind them being well acquainted with the normal sense and knowledge. When fear is completely removed then nothing can hurt you.

Mere re-educating the mind will not strengthen the courage. Putting into practice on every occasion is quite essential. Well-developed knowledge coupled with practice alone can relieve men from fear. Denying fear one can overcome the object of fear itself. You should not have dualism in mind. You must always develop cosmic love and universal brotherhood. When there love and brotherhood there is no enmity. There is no superiority or inferiority of power. There is no pleasure or pain. Ultimately there is no fear. This is the preliminary stage. The final stage is the feeling of oneness of all. All are the manifest forms of Brahman. All merge in Brahman. You can develop this feeling by giving up all the attachments to this perishable body and identifying yourself with the Indweller, the supreme Atman. This process entirely uproots the fear and brings one into eternal peace. Fear does not emanate from one's self. It is the knowledge of the self, the eternal truth that totally annihilates fear.

As regards the Sadhaka of devotional temperament, he should under all circumstances lay his fullest faith in God, take refuge in Him and fully believe that He alone is his sole refuge. You must be very practical. You should first face boldly those which you are afraid of.

You should meditate upon the various statements of truth, that are contained in the scriptures; then your eye of wisdom will open, you will be gifted with the right understanding and you will know the truth. This is worship of God. This is the adoration of the Lord. It is this which liberates you from all evils.

Working mentally and practising physically and at all times dwelling spiritually upon the divine thoughts, remaining in the higher stratum of mind, you not only overcome fear but merge in Brahman itself.

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Osteoarthrits Cure By Ayurveda

2010-01-16T20:08:00.002+05:30

Osteoarthrits Cure By Ayurveda In India

Traditional system of medicine of India, Ayurveda is not only a medical system but a way of life which aims at holistic management of health and diseases. Ayurveda is divided into eight disciplines i.e Kaya Chikitsa (Internal medicine), Shalya (surgery), Shalakaya (ENT), Bhoot vidya (Psychiatry) Kaumar-bhritya (Pediatrics), Agad tantra (Toxicology), Rasayana (Geriatrics or Jara chikitsa) and Vajikarna (Eugenics and aphrodisiacs).

Thus, Rasayana Chikitsa or Geriatrics or Jara Chikitsa is one among eight branches of Asthanga Ayurveda, which not only deals with diseases and conditions associated with old age but is also used as a preventive method against unhealthy body changes. Rasayana Chikitsa enhances immune system, arrests ageing, gives lusture to skin provides energy and nourishes body (Sapta dhatus).

People between age 65-85 yrs are rising throughout the globe. It is believed that by year 2030, world population of people between 60-85 yrs of age will increase by 66% so quite a good number of populations will come under graying population. Many advances in scientific medicine have ensured longevity in the life span in Indian men and women, traced post independence. Indian aged population is currently the second largest in the world. This group of population is exposed to number of diseases one among them is osteoarthritis i.e Sandhigatavata.

Osteoarthritis or Osteoarthosis is mainly related to aging but metabolic, genetic, chemical and mechanical factors can also lead to it. Its symptoms mainly appear in middle age and almost everyone has them by the age of 70 yrs. This disease is caused by loss of cartilage of the joints which is a protein substance that serves as a cushion between bones of the joints and when it degenerates, the bone next to it becomes inflamed leading to total loss of cushion between the bones of the joints and this causes friction between the bones leading to pain and there is limitation of joint mobility. Also, there is hypertrophy of the bone at articular margins.

Osteoarthritis is one of the major problems for which the treatment is almost limited with focus on pain reduction. Osteoarthritis of knee is more prevalent in our population which interferes not only with the physical activity but entire quality of life. Features of Osteoarthritis seem to be similar with Sandhigatavata described in Ayurveda. The cause of Sandhigatavata in Ayurveda is attributed to improper diet, lifestyle and oldage leading to degeneration of body elements, aggravation of Vata Dosa and reduction in Shleshaka Kapha, a slimy substance present in the joint.

RISK FACTORS:

- Obesity is the most powerful risk factor for Osteoarthritis of knees as it increases the mechanical stress on cartilage.
- Faulty posture also predisposes to this disease.
- Repeated trauma or surgery to the joint structures.
- Abnormal joints at birth (congenital abnormalities)
- Gout
- Diabetes and other hormone disorders like growth hormone disorders.

SYMPTOMS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS :

- Deep aching pain that gets worse after exercise or putting weight on it and is relieved by rest.
-grating of the joint with motion
- joint swelling
-limited movement.

TREATMENT :

Treatment of Osteoarthritis is aimed at
1. Reducing pain
2. Maintaining mobility
3. and minimizing disability
In modern medicine although many drugs have been reported to be effective but are not free from severe side effects. In patients where the aggressive medical management has failed, surgical treatment is advised.

TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA :

The disease Sandhigata vata like Vatik disorders is difficult to treat and its crippling effect on patients with many emotional problems. If treated early the symptomatic involvement may occur and progress of disease is lessened.

Different preventive and palliative treatment and procedures like Panchakarma are advocated for management of Osteoarthritis by Ayurvedic physicians by considering the prakriti, age, tolerability etc of the patients, stage of the disease and the season etc. As the disease is considered to be caused to a pathological condition which is caused by aggravated Vata dosa hence its treatment measured inlcude to ensure the state of equilibrium of vitiated Vata by Vatahara and Rasayana drugs.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES :

Healthy diet.
Proper exercise.
Maintenance of weight.
Proper posture during day to day activities.
Beware of energy draining foods like fast foods, canned, frozen packaged left over and old foods, foods laced with preservatives chemicals and additives.

Mind Set: Seeing isn't Believing

2010-01-13T10:27:00.003+05:30

Reality may be very different from what we see. To find the true meaning of things, we should

talk about?”

“Do you believe in this ocean that they"

This ancient saying well illustrates how narrow our vision of the world and the universe can be. We see the world from our limited perceptual framework. Despite evolution of our race, an average human mind is severely restricted by what it can perceive through the senses. What we hear is limited by the frequency our ears can process; dogs can hear many higher frequencies and hence, have a very different perception of the sounds out there.

Our sight is limited by the light frequencies our eyes can relate to; since pit vipers can sense heat from infrared rays (like night vision goggles), they must view the same world very differently. If we had a different mechanism, we would be seeing things differently. From our knowledge of science, we know so many things are just not what they appear — earth is not flat, the ground below us is not stationery and the sun doesn’t rise in the east.

The fact is that we see and hear what we can and not what the reality is. The world out there is an unprocessed and formless data, waiting to be interpreted by us. The human nervous system takes in only the minutest proportion of the total energy vibrating in the environment. Research shows that each conscious moment is actually comprised of many much smaller and unconscious “mini” moments, each appearing and disappearing rapidly.

According to Buddhist texts, it takes 17 mind-moments for a cognitive experience to register. As Marshall Glickman describes in his book ‘Beyond the Breath’: “This happens so quickly that we experience a steady state of consciousness, just as a movie appears seamless even though it’s made of many quickly flashed still photos.” We are so engrossed in this fascinating movie that we are unable to step aside to distinguish between the movie and the reality.

Besides the limitation in our ability to pick up the absolute truth in the first place, our perceptions are further clouded by our own thoughts and emotions. It is believed that 20% of what we see is objective data and the rest is a projection, biased by our thoughts and emotions. Neuroscientists highlight that the electrical impulses that reach our retina must also interact with the thinking and the emotional parts of the brain. Thus, we don’t see a mosaic of blue, white and colorless space, but sky and clouds.

As French author Anais Nin said, “We do not see things as they are. We see them as we are” — our thoughts and emotions project their own hues and colours to whatever we observe. We are also quick to dole out intrinsic qualities to things and people, thinking “this is beautiful, that is ugly,” without being cognizant of the fact that these attributes are assigned by our mind. As a Buddhist verse says: “Is anything on earth universally and unanimously recognized as beautiful? For a lover, a beautiful woman is an object of desire; for the hermit, a distraction; for the wolf, a good meal.”

As we gain deeper insight, we learn that the smallest units of energy are just in free flow thought it all. We create a three-dimensional world from what is a continuum of free flowing energy, comprising of electrons and neutrons. Like the fish in the Chinese saying, when we cannot see this continuum, we notice the separate parts of the creationthe trees, the animals, the objects —as disjointed from us, which in turn make us feel separate from the whole. The question is would a tree falling in a forest make any sound, if there was no one to hear it? It’s our presence and perception that gives way to the formation of reality as observed by us.

What is the truth then and how do we experience it? The powerful thing is that among all the living beings, only human beings have the ability to comprehend and experience this reality. We can get initiated into grasping this reality by starting to reach out to our inner awareness.

This inner awareness is not the mind, nor our thoughts; it’s the consciousness which allows us to observe the mind, and our thoughts and emotions. It’s this awareness which allows us to remember parts of a dream even when we are asleep. If we close our eyes and just observe the thoughts that arise in our mind, it’s the inner awareness which allows us to notice these thought patterns. While it’s easy for us to initially get swept away by the thought patterns and not be able to observe, steadily we can begin to recognize the observer as distinct from the thinking mind and the actor. We can then discover that this awareness is like a mirror — it only reflects what the mind is going through, without any projections of its own.

This inner awareness is who we really are. In our normal life, we are so busy with external stimulus that we lose connection with our true self. As we become more attuned to this awareness, we begin to get closer to understanding our own reality — which in turn allows us to better comprehend the truth out there.

Meditation can be greatly helpful in building deeper clarity as well. When we feel connected to this inner awareness, we realize that this awareness is never born, never dies; it’s vast and is in no way limited to time and space. We can then start to comprehend that this awareness is omnipresent, and governs everything; all of us are made of it, and are not discreet individuals, but just parts of a continuum of awareness.

It’s similar to knowing that God is in each one of us, and we are part of the same whole. Interestingly, this does not take us away from the regular worldly life but helps us live with greater joy and fulfillment.

As we make a conscious effort to stay connected with our inner awareness and our true self, we become better equipped to playing our roles as a businessman, doctor, husband, father or a friend.

This knowledge facilitates us to be like an actor who plays his role with sincerity but stays mindful through the movie that he is really not the character he’s playing — and thus not overly identify with the privileges and adversities of the dramatis personae.

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Winter Skin Care Tips with Aromatherapy

2010-01-08T02:10:00.003+05:30

The chill is back and so is the havoc that the whether plays with our skin and body. Aromatherapist Dr. Naresh Arora of Chase Aromatherapy brings you some easy solutions

Dehydration and over dryness of upper crust of the skin prompts us to opt for moisturisers, cold creams and sun screens available in the market.

But do we know as to how our skin behaves in the changing climatic conditions? And if not taken care of, the effect of the chill could be detrimental and reside for long.

So, before picking up just anything, it's important to understand the behaviour of the skin during the season:

- Dry windy condition makes our skin lose moistness of the topmost layer making it more prone to allergies, pigmentations and fine wrinkle lines.

- Skin pores open up, leading to a condition fit for catching infections.

- Broken skin on the cheeks makes it itchy and sensitive.

- Dullness and loss of fairness is common in winters.

Therefore, our prudence is in opting for more natural skin care Products which are non allergic and baby soft to use. Aromatherapy Oils offer a wonderful mean of achieving total skin care during winters.

Here are a few tips:

- Cleanse your face with natural rose water or aroma water of either of Lavender,
Chammomile, Neroli aroma oils (one drop in one bowl of water is enough).
- Aloe Vera juice or extract also offers a good option.
- Scrub your face with Oatmeal powder mixed with almond, orange peel powder and half drop of sandalwood or frankinsense Oil.
- Nourishing facial cream with sandalwood, cardamom or neroli aroma oils helps you to bring back the lost facial glow instantly.
- Face pack with milk powder mixed with one tenth of a drop of patchouli aroma oil helps to overcome extra sensitiveness of the skin and helps remove the fine lines.

Sun screen with maximum fairness can be achieved by mixing aromatherapy oils as under:

- Mix one teaspoon each of Jojoba oil and Avocado oil and then add one drop each of Tea Tree, Patchouli, Geranium and two drops of Carrot Seed oil. A few drops of this oil mixture when applied daily, not only acts as UV Barrier but also helps you get rid of over pigmentation of the face and body.

- Don’t forget to adopt a fruit based diet and liquid diet especially at night and drink as much water as possible to help over sluggish digestion.

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Losing Weight the Ayurveda way

2010-01-04T11:14:00.003+05:30

Have some load to shed? is your weight making you lethargic through the day? ayurveda says that if you are putting on weight in spite of eating less, then your body is not accepting what you eat. patients suffering from obesity have to learn what their body type is and eat accordingly, claims a family of three practising ayurvedic doctors. it is not that people are eating more, it is just that people are eating the food that does not match with their body type,” says dr rajshekhar gandhi (rh gandhi), an mbbs and md by qualification who, after seeing his father’s success as an obesity expert, chose to practise ayurveda rather than allopathy. rajshekhar’s wife anita, a virologist by qualification too, followed him. what are these body types then? the three main body types in ayurveda are: vata, pitta and kapha. the rest of the total eleven body types are a combination of these three. rh gandhi’s father harkishandas gandhi, gained the distinction of being an obesity expert in the ‘50s. i used to give normal medicines like triphala and hardi but i concentrated on the diet that suited their body type, says the octogenarian doctor. he adds, if people just stick to eating foods that gel with their body types, they need not worry about obesity. wrong foods can create havoc with the body. you cannot force wrong foods to gel with your body because the body has a definite characteristic.

Food is related to family and cultural backgrounds which are difficult to change. hence, we tell people how to modify things on their plate. obesity is normally due to vaat and kapha, these doctors opine. we determine a patient’s body type and suggest the foods he should take. a person’s body might show the right calorie count, yet the food he eats might make him feel very uncomfortable. every person is born with an individual constitution and no two persons can have similar treatment. you cannot make a blanket statement by saying all salads are good and all fruits are good.

There are some fruits which are very bad for certain body types. once the patient reaches the right balance which is called dynamic equilibrium in medical terms, he can occasionally have ‘forbidden’ food, says rh gandhi. agrees film director mahesh bhatt, a patient of dr gandhi. i went to him in ‘91. he introduced me to the importance of measuring food by katoris. that is the measure your body needs. after that we eat only for pleasure. i have a craving for sugar.

But with the type of food he asked me to eat, the craving has reduced. he diagnosed my body type as the kapha-vaat category. with just a few corrections in my food habits, i don’t feel fatigued any more. gandhi says, a person with a vaat (air) constituency must avoid beans, peas, fried foods and raw fruits. those falling under the pitta (fire) type category should avoid acidic, pungent and fried foods.

those in the kapha (water and earth) category should avoid dals - specially urad, maida and fried foods. this is in general but the actual diet can only be decided by checking a person’s food habits. the key to remaining healthy is a lifelong process. we tell our patients they should go to parties and on vacations. it is just that out of the probable dishes, we tell them what they should choose for themselves, says anita gandhi.

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2010-01-04T11:08:00.004+05:30

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2010-01-01T06:05:00.001+05:30

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History Of Yoga

2009-12-31T12:00:00.003+05:30

History Of Yoga

Yoga itself is considered to be the most ancient techniques that are found to be having the evidence in today’s world. Although many people are wary of yoga as either imagining it as a type of weird Eastern religion or else seeing it as a form of soft physical exercise practiced by middle aged ladies. But in actual it was here in our very own country India the yoga originated. Yoga is thus considered to be as old as are civilization. It was practiced only by yogis at first but after that with the passage of time people started to recognize its importance so it was regularly practiced by them. But as time passed by, we humans forgot what our great country has given us and we began to neglect it as merely just as some type of an Eastern religion or just soft exercise. But we have forgotten that the religion that is being followed by the Eastern countries or nations i.e. Buddhism is given to the world by our great country.

Also as the time passed by we have become so busy that our everyday stress is eating us away to death. There are many diseases that our related to our job, our regular chores that we do, then there are diseases that are related to our eating habits, then we have also diseases that are caused to us due to the lack of our physical exercise so in short we can say that we on the whole by not following yoga that is designed for our good health have surrounded ourselves with diseases that become incurable and lead us to death. It was already known by the greatest of the sages or yogis that if the human body does not binds itself to certain principles in life for health, consumption of food, to our seasons or environment and physical activities it was bound to fall in the hands of various diseases that will not allow it to live this fruitful life and enjoy it to the most.

Therefore keeping this in mind “YOGA” was developed that is an extremely a very effective and beneficial for of exercise for the body, mind and soul. Thus yoga not only brings an awareness to your body on how to sit, how to stand, how to breathe but also to focus your attention to your mind letting you learn how to relax.

Thus the history of yoga is not just merely confined to the past 10, 20, or even 50 to 100 years. But in actual the history of yoga is as old as our civilization. The various evidences of yoga are found even in the very oldest of the Vedas i.e. Rig – Veda that is just said to be a composition of hymns for the supreme power in the nature .i.e. God. When this world began to spread itself are over there were various religions that were coming into its frame but most of these religions although might have been different in their principles but were sharing a very common aspect i.e. Yoga whether it was Hinduism, Buddhism or Jainism. The very earliest of the archeological evidences that are found about yoga are from stone seals that are at least 3000 B.C. old. These stone seals on them have the pictures that are depicting the various yoga poses. As so it was that in Hinduism, Jainism & Buddhism the word yoga meant to be the “spiritual discipline”. But in actual it has been practiced for thousands of years and is something that has evolved and changed overtime and seeing its great aspects it will stay on for various upcoming years.

Further the evidences of yoga are even found in Shamanism the primary goal of which was to heal the members of community and to enact as the religious mediators. Then further their have been the discovery of several seals that belong to the Indus Valley Civilization (around 3300 – 1700 B.C.) that are depicting to be the figures as in yoga or even meditation. Although considering it on the broader terms the history of Yoga can be summed into four periods:

•The Vedic Period

•The Pre – Classical Period

•The Classical Period

•Post Classical Period

The Vedic Period:

Since Vedas is known as the collection of hymns in praise of the divine power there are even found to be the very oldest of the Yogic teachings that are known to be as the Vedic Yoga. These have been defined as the spiritual rituals and ceremonies that go way pass the limitations of the mind. In this period people relied on Vedic Yogis or rishi’s to teach them so as to live in divine harmony. These Vedic Yogis thus used to dwell or live in forests far away from the human civilizations and due to their yogic capabilities that they practiced daily they could see the ultimate reality and even perform various tasks that were not bound by the bodily limitations.

The Pre-Classical Period:

This was the period when the creation of the Upanishads resulted. These Upanishads were the conclusions of the revealed literature describing those inner visions of reality that are resulted from the devotion to ‘Brahma’. Explaining subjects as the Ultimate reality Brahma, Transcendental self ‘the Atma’ and the relationship between the two. And also explaining the teachings of Vedas. Yoga has found to be sharing some of its characteristics not only Hinduism but even with Buddhism & Jainism. It was Prince Siddhartha Gautam the first and founder of Buddhism to study, & practice Yoga thus achieving enlightenment at the age of only 35 years. So it was during the sixth century B.C. Buddha started teaching Buddhism that stresses on the importance of Meditation and the practice of various physical postures of Yoga.

Then later in around 500 B.C. when Bhagawat Gita was created it devoted entirely to Yoga and saying in confirmation that this was an old practice. Bhagawat Gita further tried to unify Bhakti Yoga, Ghayana Yoga & Karma Yoga in its teachings. Since it was based on three main principles Bhakti, Ghayana & Karma.

The Classical Period:

This was the period that was marked by the creation of the Yoga Sutra. That has been found to be created by – Patanjali somewhere around the second century to define and standardize Yoga. Containing 195 sutras (meaning threads) that illustrates Raj Yoga and it principles. It was Patanjali’s explanation of eight paths of Yoga or eight limbs of Yoga as:

■Yama, meaning the social restrain.

■Niyama, meaning personal purity, tolerance and study.

■Asana, physical exercises or restrain of movement.

■Pranayam, breath control & regulation.

■Pratyahara, senses withdrawal for preparation of Meditation.

■Dharana, concentration.

■Dhayan, Meditation.

■Samadhi, above these worldly desires.

The Post Classical Period:

In this period there was found to be the rise and practice of Yoga. This period differs from the other three as they focused more on present but this period no longer liberates a person from reality but it teaches to accept the reality and live at this moment.

Yoga was introduced into the West by the 19th century as a part for health and vegetarianism. But it was further Indian yogic teachers as Maharishi Mahesh who popularized Transcendental Meditation. There were many prominent names as Yoga Guru Swami Shivananda who is mostly known for his works and modification of the Five Principles of Yoga:

•Shavansana: lying as a corpse.

•Asana: the proper exercise.

•Pranayam: the proper way of breathing.

•Proper Diet.

•Dhayana: way of positive thinking or Meditation.

It was he who wrote 200 or more books on Yoga and Philosophy having many disciples who furthered disciplines of Yoga. It was he who explored the connection between psychology and yoga. Then it was Yogi Bhajan who started to tech Kundalini Yoga in seventies.

So yoga is not confined to few years only but it has a very big and vast history.

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What If You Loved?

2009-12-30T10:58:00.005+05:30

What if you did love everyone? What if you did love every person on Earth just as they are? How would you feel? What would life be like?

What if everyone you know or meet is your father, or your brother, or son, or mother or sister or aunt or niece or grandchild? What if everyone you know or meet is the love of your life? What if you are so happy with all who come before you that you feel you are meeting them in Heaven where the angels are dancing?

Beloveds, what if you let go of all resistance? What if you did not brace yourself in life? What if you just loved, and resistance to love was a thing of the past?

What a gift you would be to the world! What a gift you would be!

I gave you to the world as a gift, and now I ask you to be the gift I gave. Step out of whatever has kept you from loving fully. Step away from what has kept you from opening your heart. Step away from any barriers that have kept your true sight from you. Tear away those old pictures you carry around with you. Let them fade in the sun.

You say you would love all if only you could. You say you would love all if only all were lovable. Remove that speck from your eye. Be clear-eyed, and you will love as you have never loved before. Be new-eyed. See as you have never seen before.

Your brother Christ loved all. This was not a huggy love. His love was such that he could love all because he had no barriers to love. He was himself walking along. He simply loved. Naturally, whatever and whoever came into his view did not change his love. Lepers and children, he loved all. Externals were not his guide. I was his Guide...

..Do you think that Buddha discriminated and picked and chose whom he would cast his eye upon? He did not sort out his love.

Love and wisdom go hand in hand. You came to Earth will the same stock of love that all the Great Ones come with. I did not give them more. I did not give you less. That you compartmentaliz..ed your love was not My choice. It was yours. I never said to love only those who look just like you. I did not say to love only those who please you. Love your neighbor means to love everyone in the world, for all are your neighbors. All are your brethren. All are you. They are not even a heartbeat away. You are not a heartbeat away from yourself.

Would you not love all of My children? Would you despise even one child of Mine? Why would you not love? You say in all honesty that you would, you really would, only you don't. You say you draw back from this person or that with good reason or for no reason at all. Somehow, you say that your spine stiffens with this person or that. In fact, you tell me that there are very few people that your heart is at perfect ease with.

You have kept yourself a spindle of the banister of My love when you are the banister entire. When your heart is at ease with you, how easy it will be for you to love all the other seeming spindles that follow or precede you. Remember that you are Mine. Remember that you are the love of My life and the love of My heart, and everyone else is too. Remembering that, it will be easier for you to plain love.

Beloveds, will you love for Me today? Will you kindly let your love free so that it may roam at will and love all that your eyes alight on?..

Cure Mouth Ulcer & Diseases of Tongue

2009-12-30T05:20:00.002+05:30

In the case of normal mouth ulcers the internal membrane gets swollen and wounded and causes severe pain. If this problem aggravates further then boils and wounds spread through the entire mouth, saliva is secreted continuously, and a lot of sputum is produced. At times the patient also has a mild fever. Normally a mouth ulcer's symptoms resemble the symptoms of bleeding ulcers or the ones caused due to bile.

Types of Mouth Ulcers:

Painful Ulcers: In this case boils appear inside the mouth and cause a burning sensation. The rotten part separates. They seem to be normal boils in the beginning stage but slowly increase in size. This causes painful cough and symptoms of fever.

Tridosha Ulcers: The symptoms of vata, pitta and kapha are seen in these cases.

Ulcers with bad odour: The ulcers produce a very bad smell.

In yet another type: The ulcers pop up and break, the face is like pulp. One type of ulcer is considered to be due to tridosha. In this case a round and high tumor appears, which causes pain.

Besides the above, mouth ulcers appearing in the throat are considered to be different. In that case there are small protrudings of the flesh in the throat. A few are deep, full of pus with severe needle like pain. Some lead to pain in the throat and swelling and cause sore a throat. Sometimes the patient has a mild fever. Therefore the patient experiences symptoms of swelling, sprouts, ripe tongue or dryness of the tongue. The tongue problems are also mouth related problems. The symptoms are different for these six types of ulcers. If it is due to vata then the tongue cracks and becomes rough. If it is due to pitta, the tongue becomes yellow, there is a burning sensation and reddish spike like formation. If the ulcers are the result of kapha, the, tongue has thorn-like things appearing. In another type, the kapha and blood generated ulcers, kapha and blood problems lead to a bent and painful tongue and saliva is secreted along with itching and burning sensation. A hole is formed in the cheeks and a boil comes out and, spreading quickly. These decay and produce a bad smell. The patient has a fever, cough, a burning sensation in the lungs and dysentery. This disease is common among children in the age group of 3 to 6 years.

In yet another type of mouth ulcer the symptoms are similar to the one caused due to kapha. The tongue has a white coating and mucous like thing. First whitish boils appear on the tongue, which increase in size and reach the base, tongue and throat, Then they join together. Sometimes the child patient has a mild fever, loose motions and vomiting, but saliva is not secreted. According to the specialists this is common among children when they drink polluted milk. The children who drink outside milk also suffer from this disease because the milk bottle is generally not cleaned properly; bacteria gets accumulated and reaches the child's mouth through this contamination.

Normally, mouth ulcers are caused due to constipation, if a child is prevented from getting this problem then it protects him from mouth ulcers. In case the disease is caused, ayurvedic medicines for curing the digestive system should be given. General types of problems can be cured with external remedies. Therefore it would be better to divide them into two parts depending on the type of medicine used.

Cure Mouth Ulcer's with External and Internal Medicines:

The mouth ulcers, which cannot be cured with external medicines, should be treated with internal medicines. Both the types of treatment are useful depending on the severity of the problem.

Home remedies:

* Grind the paipal tree bark and leaves, add honey and apply the lep on the painful area.
* Grind the moolhati, harad, daruhaldi and chameli leaves and mix with honey. Apply this lep on the painful area.
* In case of mouth ulcer caused due to vata, rub finely ground rock salt.
* Make kwath with chameli, giloy, raisins, patha, daruhaldi, harad, baheda and avala leaves. Let it cool, then add honey and drink it.
* Add honey in Triphala decoction and rinse the mouth with this solution.
* Put rock salt in hot water and rinse the mouth.
* Boil acacia gum in triple the quantity of water, sieve it and store it in a bottle. Apply this on the ulcers.
* Apply banana juice on the child's mouth early in the morning. This gives relief.
* It is also beneficial to make the patient sit under a goat and let the milk streak fall directly in the mouth. This should be done early in the morning.
* Cotton soaked in glycerin is also very beneficial in this case.
* Grind roasted suhaga nicely and add honey, apply this on the ulcers.
* Take two parts of moolhati, pathani lodh, usva and black sesame seeds, one part roasted Suhaga, boil it one part water and make sugar syrup with sugar candy. Apply this thrice or four times daily to cure mouth ulcers.
* Mix peppermint oil with glycerin and apply on the ulcers for quick relief.
* Take equal quantities of praval pishti washed in rose water and Swarna makshik, wash it nicely and keep it aside. Give 25 mg to 125 mg depending on the age of the child and give it with pomegranate juice twice daily.
* Make decoction with triphala, patha, raisins and chameli leaves and give it to the child in reasonable quantity.
* Take equal quantities of satvan bark, poppy seeds, sespedula leaves, nagarmotha, amaltas and red sandal. Make a kwath and give it to the patient. This is beneficial in case of mouth ulcers.
* Make the decoction with daruhaldi, chameli flowers, raisins, thymol seeds and triphala, add honey and give it to the patient suffering with mouth ulcers.
* Make a kwath made with sespedula, dry ginger, triphala, indrayan roots, banphasha, kutaki, turmeric and Giloy. Add honey and give to the patient.
* Sucking neem gum is also beneficial in this case.
* Apply glycerin and let the saliva come out.
* Suck the green leaves of arhar for quick relief in mouth ulcers.
* Applying milk of Gular tree is also beneficial in this case.
* Make a decoction with mogra leaves and rinse the mouth to cure mouth ulcers.
* Make a decoction with green menhdi leaves and rinse the mouth twice or thrice for special relief in mouth ulcers.
* Soak raisins in water for some time then chew and eat.
* Add salt in raw bitter gourd and keep it under the Sun. Extract the juice and add it in water. Rinse the mouth with this water for quick relief in mouth ulcers.

Diseases of the Tongue according to Ayurveda:

According to ayurveda the diseases of the tongue have been included in the mouth. There are six types of tongue diseases according to Ayurveda.

1. Vataj
2. Pittaj
3. Kaphaj
4. Alas
5. Adhijeebh
6. Upjeebh

Main symptoms:

* In the vataj type, the tongue cracks, which does not give any type of taste. The tongue becomes rough like the vegetable leaf.
* In the second type the tongue becomes yellow in color with burning sensation. Reddish colored spikes appear on the tongue.
* In the third type the tongue becomes heavy and fleshy spikes appear on it.
* In the fourth type the disease is caused due to the doshas of kapha and blood. There is severe swelling under the tongue and when the disease increases then pus is formed in the base of the tongue and blocked. That means the tongue does not move nor rotates. When the patient tries to rotate it severe pain is experienced.
* In another type of tongue problem caused due to blood and kapha there is swelling on the upper side of the tongue, it rips and becomes somewhat incurable.
* In the sixth type of mouth ulcer the tongue bends and gets swollen due the dosha of kapha and blood. A lot of saliva is formed in the mouth with itching and burning sensation. The patient does not have the taste of anything.

If we look at the causes along with the symptoms we can know that this disease is caused due to wrong eating habits. Worms are created in the stomach, which aggravate the disease. The cause for mouth ulcers and diseases of the tongue are similar. According to western scientists, this disease is caused due to hookworm. If this worm is removed with the help of some medicine then the disease of the tongue can be cured easily.

In case of chronic disorder of the bowels the children tend to get diseases of the tongue. If the bowel disorder is cured, the tongue disease gets cured on its own. In the case of Erithima migrans disease the tongue bends. There are reddish spots formed on the upper layer of the tongue, which keep on changing places. These types of spots are also seen in a few types of fever. The spikes in the tongue have a darkish tan and appear to be black in color. Those who use Hukka normally have black tongue but they do not have any disease and hence do not require any medication. In the disease called microglacia the tongue becomes thick and is a hereditary problem. It also does not require any treatment. Such children should be given thyroid tablets so that the thickness of the tongue reduces to some extent. In some children the tongue protrudes out and they have the habit to rotate it, this also makes their tongue thick.

Tongue related problems also arise due to fever caused due to tridoshas. The tongue becomes rough and contains spikes but its cure depends on the basic diseases. If the fever is not cured then the tongue related disease also doe not get cured. In some cases the chin becomes small and the tongue becomes thick.

In this case the tongue can move towards the respiratory pipe and block its path. At this stage surgery proves to be helpful. Children who have a long tongue, find difficulty while drinking milk. They should be faced upside down and made to drink milk this way. The child is able to drink milk easily like this.

Remedies for Tongue Diseases:

* In case of disease caused due to vata dosha, shilvana lep proves to be beneficial.
* In case of pitta-generated disease where spikes appear on the tongue, rub them with rough things like cabbage leaves, etc., and then remove the blood, rinse the mouth with lemon water.
* In the case of disease generated due to kapha, apply pilyadigana churna with honey after removing the blood.
* When thorns appear on the tongue, grind rapeseeds and rock salt and apply it on the tongue, also drink the juice of sespedula leaves, neem bark, brinjal and Yavakshar.
* Mix mankind bhasma, rock salt and rapeseed oil and rub on the tongue.
* Add thuhar milk with some acidic things like lemon, etc., and rub it on the tongue.
* In case of thickness of the tongue, do lekhan procedure and pratisarana with acidic substance, and then do shirovechan, gandoop dharan and nasya etc.
* Mix dry ginger, black pepper, pippali, yavakshar, harad and chitrak root powder and rub it on the tongue or rub the oil extracted from these things to cure this disease.
* Rub the Biroja, ral, guggul, and devdaru and moolhati churna on the tongue if the disease is generated due to vata dosha.
* Rub sweet substances if it is due to pitta dosha. Remove the polluted blood and do gandoop with sweet substances.
* Pippali churna is beneficial in case of tongue disease caused due to kapha dosha. Mix honey in this powder and drink it, mix rapeseed and rock salt in hot water and rinse the mouth with this water.
* Grind the makhanas and sprinkle the powder on the tongue.
* Mix bhimseni camphor and sugar candy and sprinkle on the tongue or mix boric acid in glycerin and apply it on the tongue. If boric acid is not available, grind suhaga and apply it on the tongue with honey.

How to do Pranayama & be free of Diseases?

2009-12-29T12:12:00.003+05:30

Some Rules for Performing Pranayama

* Select a clean and peaceful place for doing Pranayama. If possible, choose a place near a clean pond or river.
* As there is a lot of pollution in the cities, some kind of incense can be lit like Guggulu and purified butter, to create a clean environment at that place, igniting a lamp with purified butter only, can also serve the purpose.
* Sit either in any of the Asanas, viz. Padmasana, Sidhasana or Vajrasana, which ever you find convenient. The sheet or cloth (cotton or wool etc.) on which you sit must be a non-conductor of electricity.
* Breathe only through the nose, because by doing so the air which you take in, is filtered. During daytime when you are not sitting for the performance of Pranayama make it a habit to do respire only through nose and not through mouth. Nasal respiration keeps the temperature of the Nadis (Vessels) –'Ida',Pingala and 'susmana' even. It also prevents foreign and harmful objects from getting into lungs.

* Like ‘Yog’, Pranayama should also be performed four or five hours after taking food. In the morning Pranayama should be done after finishing daily routine acts like cleansing mouth, emptying of bowels etc., it should also be done before Yogsana. In the beginning Pranayama should be done for five or ten minutes gradually the time may be increased up to about 1/2 or 1 hour. Maintain a specific number of repetitions and do not variate. Maintain a specific rhythm. If it is not possible to clean the bowels by morning, at night take some mild laxative like terminalia chebula (Indian Hardaya) or any other mild laxative (a non habit forming medicinal herb having a laxative effect). Kapala-bhati Pranayama, if done regularly for a few days will help in curing constipation.
* Keep your mind calm and composed. However, Pranayama can also calm down the disturbed mind and keep one happy.
o Methods of Pranayama may be varied according to the seasons and your own physical make up and mental attitude. Keep this in mind and modulate the method accordingly. Some Pranayama increase the body temperature, whereas, some bring it down. Some Pranayama maintain the temperature at the normal level.
* If you feel fatigued in the course of doing Pranayama , rest for sometime and then begin deep breathing, which will remove the fatigue.
* Pregnant women, hungry persons, persons suffering from fever and those who are lustful having no control on their passions should not do Pranayama . If you are sick, keep in mind the instructions to be followed by sick persons while during Pranayama.
* For prolonged exercises of Pranayama, observance of celibacy is necessary. Besides, food should be simple not containing irritating spices. It should be ‘Sattvika’ – (Plain and simple, non-spicy food). Use of cow’s milk, ghee (clarified butter), fruits and green vegetables can be said to be ideal food. Moderation also is a good rule to observe.
* Do not strain yourself while doing ‘Kumbhak’ i.e. retaining the breathed air inside or keeping the air out after exhaling (Breathing in is called ‘puraka’, retaining the breathed air in is called ‘Kumbhak’ and exhaling the air is called ‘Recak').
* Pranayama does not mean just breathing in, keeping the breathed air in and exhaling it. It also means establishing control on the entire breathing process, and maintaining mental equilibrium, and concentration of mind.
* It is beneficial to chant the mantra (a group of words that carry vibrations and energy) Om (the first cosmic soundless sound), aloud and repeat the same several times before doing Pranayama. Even recital of sacred songs in the praise of almighty God or recital of some sacred hymns may be beneficial. This will calm your mind and make you fit for Pranayama, because a peaceful mind is very essential while doing Pranayama . Mental or loud recitation of Gayatri Mantra (considered as one of the greatest mantra, used in meditation and also for chanting) or any other sacred hymn brings spiritual benefits to the Sadhaka.
o See that while doing Pranayama , none of your organs such as mouth, eyes, nose, etc. feels any strain and it should be done gradually without any undue stress or strain. All the organs of the body should be kept in normal condition. While doing Pranayama sit in an erect posture. Keep your spine and neck straight. This is essential for reaping the full benefit of Pranayama .
* If possible Pranayama should be done after your usual morning functions like cleansing of mouth, evacuation of bowels, bathing etc. However, if it becomes necessary for you to take bath after Pranayama , keep an interval of about 15 to 20 minutes between Pranayama and bathing. For acquiring proficiency in Pranayama do not depend on books or what is done and preached by others. Seek the guidance of an expert and do Pranayama under his direct supervision.
o Different treatise advocating or dealing with the subject of Pranayama describe several methods and each of them has its own importance. However, it is not possible for most people to do all these exercises daily. Hence, with the blessings of our teachers and in view of our experience, we have evolved seven methods of Pranayama , which incorporate into themselves, almost all the peculiarities of Pranayama rendering them scientific and useful from a spiritual point of view. All these seven types of Pranayama can be done, as a routine and in a time bound programme of about 20 minutes. The person who does these exercises daily and regularly can attain following benefits which are briefly described as under:
* All the three Doshas (Humors) - Vata , pitta and Kapha get adjusted in proper proportion and abnormalities in them are removed.
* Digestive system improves and diseases pertaining to digestive organs are cured.
* Diseases pertaining to lungs, heart and brain are also cured.
* Obesity, Diabetes, Cholesterol, Constipation, Flatulence, Acidity, Respiratory troubles, Allergy, Migraine, High blood pressure, diseases pertaining to kidneys, sexual disorders of males and females etc. are also cured.
* Resistance against diseases is stepped up. Immunity develops.
* Hereditary diseases like diabetes and heart disease are can be avoided.
* Falling of hair or its premature graying, appearance of wrinkles on face or other parts of the body at young age, diminution of eye sight, forgetfulness, etc. are relieved and process of aging is retarded.
* Face becomes bright, luminous and calm.
* Energy Chakra are cleansed and enables the practitioner to awaken the Kundalini.
* Mind becomes stable and tranquil. A sense of contentment and enthusiasm or zeal develops. Conditions like depression are relieved.
* Performance of yogic exercises like meditation will be easy.
* All the diseases of the physical and etheric bodies will be cured. Freedom from negative and harmful mental conditions like anger, lasciviousness, greed for money, arrogance etc. will be achieved.
* All the physical and mental disorders and abnormalities are cured and toxins eradicated from the body.
* Freedom from negative thinking is achieved and the mind develops the habit of positive and constructive thinking.

Tantra: Divine Union of Man & Woman In Love

2009-12-28T16:24:00.007+05:30

The meaning of the word Tantra, derived from Sanskrit, is “to weave”. In the tantric lifestyle, we weave together all aspects of our lives into one harmonious whole. Work becomes a meditation, making love becomes our spiritual practice, the lover and the beloved melt into one.

In the Tantric cosmology, the whole universe was created and continues to evolve through two fundamental forces, which together form one indestructible divine union. These are the male and the female aspects, and in Tantra they are represented by the goddess Shakti and the god Shiva.

Shakti represents the female principle of pure energy and dynamic potential, whereas Shiva who embodies the male principle, emanates creation and power representing pure consciousness. Together, Shiva and Shakti are the divine couple. Their Love interplay, their cosmic dance, is how the world was created, according to the Tantric belief.

You may have seen Indian art depicting a man (often a Buddha-like figure) sitting with his legs crossed on a lotus flower and across his lap sits a woman, often depicted nude. This is the classic tantric position also known as Yab Yum, and those pictures are known as Yab Yum Deities.

In Tibetan, yab yum stands for “mother father”, and it describes the divine union – energetic/Dynamic and Consciousness- of mother and father, the female and male principles, Shiva and Shakti. In Tantric practice, the woman is honored as Shakti, and the man as Shiva. There are many tantric rituals in which these essences are visualized and embodied. There is one tantric practice in which the woman straddles the man and together they visualize the divine powers of a Yab Yum Deity above their heads, and eventually allowing these powers to enter their energy system at the 7th Chakra, the crown of our head. For this to happen purity of mind and body is essential.

This sounds very interesting indeed, however, how does this apply to our everyday life? Tantra acknowledges that every man has some feminine aspects and every woman has some male aspects. And to live most harmoniously, all aspects are consciously woven into a fabric of balance and understanding.

Let’s look at it from the perspective of the Chinese Yin and Yang philosophy. Yin is the female principle – receptive, soft, flowing - and Yang is the male principle – outgoing, full of initiative, strong. We all carry Yin and Yang inside of us and our actions throughout the day reflect the Yin and Yang aspects. A simple and fun tantric practice is to become aware of our Yin and Yang aspects. Not only is the practice itself entertaining but it can dramatically change the way we relate to our beloved, the world around us and our attitudes at large. Yin and Yang is represented in us in many ways, just as the male and female principles have many colors. For example we consider that the act of giving is a yang action, while receiving is considered to be yin.

Once you have mastered the delicate art of observing yin and yang in your lovelife, you can apply the same attitude towards other actions in your life. You can consciously switch roles for the day. Let’s say your partner tends to be very directive (nothing wrong with that) and you are the one who always does things the way he wants (nothing wrong with that either). But just for the experiment, decide one day that you are going to be the directive one and your partner will surrender to the way you want things done. It will give both of you an understanding about the other person, and deepen the intimacy, clarity and harmony of your relationship.

The Yin Yang symbol a harmonious circle divided into two areas – the black (Yang) and the white (Yin), with a circle of white in the black part and a circle of black in the white part. In Tantra, this symbol represents complete balance of male and female principles.He is in she and she is in He. Dynamic prana merges in still prana at Sahasrara chakra in love, bliss and union.

Yoga Anywhere, Everywhere

2009-12-27T18:56:00.003+05:30

How to do Yoga at Bus Stops, Watching T.V, Sitting Anywhere

Yoga is practiced in various formats or paths but the most popular among these is the Hath Yoga. Since it is found to be very useful in not just physical fulfillment of the body but also in the mental fulfillment of the mind. Yoga can be performed anywhere beginning with the simple stretches that can be done at your workplace making a great deal of difference between your productivity and the sense of well being.

Yoga comprises of a lot of physical as well as mental benefits. So these stretches in yoga that benefit you a long way can be easily performed at your work place, at a bus stop, watching TV or even if you are sitting anywhere. These stretches can be done if sitting at your desk within a few moments. So when yoga stretches are to be practiced they must be performed comfortably until one feels a full stretching sensation in his or her body. Also this precautionary measure must be taken that you do not overdo yourself so that it burns you out.

This can be in the form of Twist, which is extremely beneficial for your neck, upper back, and your lower back releasing out the tension in the muscles providing them with relaxation. This is performed by sitting with both the feet firmly on the floor. Place both your hands on left arm of your chair. Now inhale gently and exhale as such looking to your left as far as you can. Repeat this for about four to five times and repeat this as such on the right side too.

Bends these are known to be very refreshing giving you a burst of energy by means of bringing down the blood flow to your head. This also is known to relax and lengthen your back muscles. Stand with your feet apart at shoulder width. Raise your arms overhead straighten them reaching out for the ceiling. Inhale deeply and exhale as so. As you exhale gently lean towards the side as deeply as you can maintaining a balance. Inhale and then return to your standing position.

For eye strain produced while viewing TV open your eyes wide as wide as possible and now relax your face. Count for a moment. Doing so look towards your right for a few seconds and then look towards your left again for a few seconds. Now look towards the upper right for few seconds and then look towards your upper left for a few seconds. Now look straight upwards for a few seconds and then downwards straight for a few seconds. Do this as many times as possible.

For tension in wrists or arms this yogic stretching would increase the flexibility along with relaxation. Reach your arms out in front of you now reach out your left hand with your right hand and stretch left hand backwards with fingers pointing towards the ceiling and then fingers pointing towards the floor. And then press the top of your left hand with your right hand.

When one is performing these stretches one must feel fully comfortable and at any point during their practice if an individual feels or experiences any kind of discomfort one must stop it immediately as he or she might be performing it in an improper manner. That must be corrected since these help in the relaxation of muscles of structures that are bound to take loads of tension.

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Yoga For High Blood Pressure

2009-12-26T04:00:00.001+05:30

Yoga For High Blood Pressure

Various yoga asanas are recommended for high as well as low blood pressure. Since yoga provides exercise to whole of the body in doing so regulating the overall metabolism rate of the body. The blood in the human body moves at a certain pressure so when this pressure is increased beyond the normal limit it is referred to as Blood pressure. This is resulted when the heart is contracted more rapidly.

There are several causes for blood pressure theses may be stress, anger, anxiety, mental, cognitive disorders or even due to dietary. Yoga thus helps the body and mind to be free from all the negative or tamasic thoughts providing both complete rest and calmness. This increases the metabolism of the body bringing about rest to mind. Even excessive thinking on something increases the blood pressure.

So various asanas come into play regulating the flow of blood and reducing down the fatigue and stress. These asanas even help in digestion and increased metabolism. It reduces the stress on heart thereby reducing the rate of blood flow. Similarly Pranayam and Nadi shodhana help in controlling the flow of energy in the body. Kumbhaka (breathe retention) helps to greatly rejuvenate the body. Meditation helps the mind to focus and concentrate more efficiently. And further if “Omkar or Om” is chanted along with various asanas when practiced it relaxes the mind and opens the path towards spirituality. Providing body relief from a wide variety of diseases including high and low blood pressure. Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep) further helps by shortening the span of wide variety physical problems. It should be practiced daily to show great instantaneous results for high blood pressure.

Various types of asanas that should be practiced to regulate the blood pressure and even control high blood pressure are:

•Adho Mukha Svanasana or the Downwards facing dog. Since the blood pressure increase in head during an inversion is dependent upon two factors as to how far above the head the heart is and how far the heart, the legs and the trunk are. So this lifts the heart above the head but does not elevates the legs.

•Supported Setu Bandha Sarvangasana or the Bridge pose.

•Salambha Sarvangasana or Shoulder stand.

•Sirasana or the head stand.

•Sukhasana or the Easy pose. This must be performed after the Corpse pose.

•Bidalasana or the Cat pose since it initiates the movement from your center coordinating movement and breathe.

•Ardha Matsyendrasana or the half spinal twist benefiting your kidneys, liver, as well as the adrenal glands.

•Pavanamuktasana or the wind relieving pose since it works on the digestive system and regulates it proper functioning.

•Anulom Vilom also known as breathing from the alternate nostrils. Although this is just breathing technique but it greatly benefits in regulation of blood pressure.

•Double leg raises or single leg raises are also beneficial in high blood pressure.

Along with these asanas the individual must also regulate his dietary habits since this is also one the major factor in high blood pressure. Consumption of oily, salty, fried, junk, too much sweetened food should be avoided. So to regulate or normalize blood pressure on should not only make physical efforts by practicing yoga but also regulate his dietary habits his daily chores to reduce down tension and even should meditate regularly to bring the mind the calmness and tranquility.

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