Be Healthy: Tips And Tricks: Yoga-Steps.Blogspot.com

Eating right & sticking to appropriate portions is a challenge even in familiar, normal circumstances. What happens when one is confronted with a friend's birthday party, a festival celebration or indeed something as simple as going out for dinner? How does one enjoy oneself, and still not slip & undo all the good work?Also,it is important that normal life & socializing should not come to a standstill as looking good & feeling good is a way of life, not a temporary fling with health.

Here are some simple tips to deal with such occasions

1. EAT REGULAR MEALS
Planning to skip meals earlier in the day because you're intending to attend a party that night is a big mistake. "Saving" calories for later in the day always backfires because deprivation sets you up for losing control and overeating. Eat regular meals, starting with breakfast, and include a little protein at each meal to keep you feeling satisfied
2. HAVE COFFEE FOR DESSERT
It won't work all the time, but on those festive occasions when you are full by dessert-time, opt for a cup of coffee, sweeten it with sugar substitute and consider this dessert.
3. TASTE, DON'T GORGE ON SPECIAL FARE

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What is Reiki?? Defination-Solution: Yoga Steps.

The word Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is a Japanese kanji for universal life-force energy.
Reiki is a Japanese holistic, light-touch, energy-based modality. Working as a support mechanism to the body, Reiki re-establishes a normal energy flow of ki (life force energy) throughout the system, which in turn can enhance and accelerate the body's innate healing ability. Through a series of hand positions either directly on or just above the body, the energy worker allows for the flow of energy through their body. The client’s body then draws off the amount of energy that is required. The simplicity of a Reiki session may raise some skepticism, however, after experiencing it, many clients keep coming back for more of those relaxing feelings.
Reiki is simple and produces measurable results. It is power, light and love. Reiki transcends the man-made divisions of religion, economics, location, gender, and race.

During a meditation several years after developing Reiki, Dr. Usui decided to add the Reiki Ideals to the practice of Reiki. The Ideals came in part from the five prinicples of the Meiji emperor of Japan whom Dr. Usui admired. The Ideals were developed to add spiritual balance to Usui Reiki. Their purpose is to help people realize that healing the spirit by consciously deciding to improve oneself is a necessary part of the Reiki healing experience. In order for the Reiki healing energies to have lasting results, the client must accept responsibility for her or his healing and take an active part in it. Therefore, the Usui system of Reiki is more than the use of the Reiki energy. It must also include an active commitment to improve oneself in order for it to be a complete system. The ideals are both guidelines for living a gracious life and virtues worthy of practice for their inherent value.

The secret art of inviting happiness
The miraculous medicine of all diseases
Just for today, do not anger
Do not worry and be filled with gratitude
Devote yourself to your work. Be kind to people.
Every morning and evening, join your hands in prayer.
Pray these words to your heart
and chant these words with your mouth
Usui Reiki Treatment for the improvement of body and mind
The founder , Usui Mikao

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Difference between Pranayam and Meditation

Pranayam are breathing exercises which helps us to have control over our breath.

Pranayama helps us to have easy and controlled breath that does not waver with emotions.

Meditation is an exercise / conscious effort in concentrating / focusing the mind on something, or a conscious mind with not thoughts.

Pranayam and Meditation are complimentary to each other.

Pranayam is study of breath and comes before Meditation.

Pranayam is one of the path to achieve Meditation.

Pranayam makes our mind ready for meditation.

Doing Pranayam before Meditation leads us to Meditate easily.

Meditation is consciously concentrating whole of your mind on one single thought or no thought at all.

Meditation is a kind of conscious sleeping. That is sleeping being aware of your surroundings. During sleep we are not aware about our surroundings while in meditation you should be aware of you surrounding.

Meditation can be achieved through various ways, Pranayam is one of them. Meditation can also be achieved through one's work or through devotion.

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Problems of pregnant women : And Solutions

o you know?? What are the common problems of pregnant women during the latent phase of the first stage of labor?

Our group needs 5 problems. We already have the ff.: anxiety, lack on knowledge, and pain. I hope you could provide the missing 2.

Exhaustion can be a big factor in early labor, especially in first time moms. Many women will exert too much energy walking and timing contractions, and they aren't rested up for the hard work ahead.

Solution:

Baba ramdev has suggest for the above issues to pregnant women who can be relief from these issues.

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Shilpa Shetty-Stomach Asanas,Back Asanas ,Standing Asanas,Neck And Shoulders Asanas

Directions for performing Asana:

Listed below are traditional directions for performing asana:

* A glass of fresh water should be taken before performing asanas.
* The stomach should be empty. Asanas can be performed 8 hours after a meal, 2 hours after a glass of milk and one hour after eating fruit.
* Asanas should always be performed early in the morning. If this is not possible, the next best time would be evening, around dusk.
* The following should be avoided: rich food, very dry food, very hot food, left-overs, and over-eating.
* Force or pressure should not be used while performing asanas.
* One should not go out in the cold after performing asanas.
* Lower the head and other parts of the body slowly; in particular, raised heels should be lowered slowly.
* The breathing should be controlled and always through the nose. The benefits of asanas increase if pranayama is performed simultaneously.
* If the body is stressed, perform savasana (corpse pose).
* Asanas should be performed in a well-lit, clean and ventilated room. The atmosphere should be peaceful.
* Light physical exercises, followed by asanas, pranayama and meditation is the ideal sequence.

Shilpa Shetty - Stomach Asanas (Shilpa's Yoga)

Shilpa Shetty - Back Asanas (Shilpa's Yoga)

Shilpa Shetty - Stomach Asanas (Shilpa's Yoga)

Shilpa Shetty - Standing Asanas (Shilpa's Yoga)

Shilpa Shetty - Neck And Shoulders Asanas (Shilpa's Yoga)

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Dhanura Asana

Steps of Dhanura Asana:

Fold both the legs at the knees and keep them 6 to 8 inches apart from each other.

Bring the heels close to your hip.

Catch both the legs firmly near the ankles (grab the right ankle with right hand and the left ankle with the left hand).

Exhale & inhaling pull the legs upward with the hands, allow the body to be stretched in a curve, push the neck backwards.

Now try to raise the thighs up from ground along with shoulders and chest. Push the neck backwards as much as possible.

While releasing Inhale and exhaling bring both the knees, chin and shoulders slowly on the ground. Leave the ankles and bring the hands beside the body.

Straighten the folded legs and bring them in initial position.

You can also take help by the below video for Dhanura Asana :

Benefits :

Activates and strengthen all the major and minor joints of the body. Strengthens all the abdominal muscles and organs. Develops digestive power and removes extra weight and fat from the stomach and waist areas. Enhance the elasticity of the spine. Chest, lungs and neck are strengthened and activated, benefiting people suffering from asthma and other respiratory problems. For women, it corrects menstrual and other troubles related to reproductive organs.

* Strengthens joints of the body.
* Strengthens abdominal muscles.
* Improvement of digestive system.
* Good for people with respiratory problems
* Benefits for women as it corrects menstrual cycle.
* Helps in reproductive organs troubles in women.

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Gomukha Asana

Gomukha Asana: Cow-face Posture
Steps:

1. Sit in a crossed-leg position, right leg over left.
2. Spread the legs as far apart as possible without bending the knees.
3. Bend the left knee and place the bottom of the left foot against the inner left thigh. Bring the left heel as close to the perineum as possible. Keep the left knee on the floor.
4. Grasp the right foot with the left hand and keeping the foot on the floor place the heel of the right foot against the front-left portion of the left buttock. The right knee should be directly on top of the left knee.
5. Inhale slowly through the nostrils and raise the right hand over the head and bend the right elbow. Reach behind the back with the left hand and clasp the fingers of both hands (forming an "s" shaped lock).
6. Hold the posture as long as you can comfortably hold the inhale breath.Exhale slowly and then repeat the posture reversing the arms and legs.

Instead of holding the posture while the breath is held, you can try holding the posture while breathing gently through the nostrils. If you choose to breath then hold the posture for thirty seconds to a minute. Repeat the gomukha-asana two to three times on each side.
If you are unable to lock the fingers behind the back you may grasp one end of a small piece of cloth in the right hand and the other end of the cloth in the left hand.

This posture stretches the arms, upper back, chest and the sides of the chest and abdomen. As the shoulder blades are stretched backward the lungs are expanded and as the abdominal muscles are lifted the stomach is toned. It helps to relieve neck strain, backache and tight shoulders. The hands, fingers and wrists are strengthened.


Benefits of Gomukh Asana:

1. Gomukh Asana has corrective and curative effects upon all the major and minor joints of the body. It exercises the finger joints, the elbows, the shoulder joints, the toes, the ankles, the knees and the hip joints very effectively. All the muscles and nerves related to various joints are automatically toned up, activated and normalized.
2. The waste products are removed because of healthy blood circulation from the joints. It restores the synovial fluid (joint fluid).
3. Overall it brings flexibility in the joints, strengthens the bones, increases the measurement of the chest, and enhances the strength of the lungs and heart.
4. Strengthens & tones the muscles of the body especially thighs, buttocks, calves, arms, spine & shoulders.
5. Massages the abdominal organs & tones up the reproductive organs.
6. Induces mental peace by stimulating the blood circulation to the brain & activating the nervous system.
7. Checks the loss of prana.
8. Relieves the blockage of prana from the pelvic & pectoral girdles i.e. shoulders & hips region.
9. Energizes the solar plexus or Manipur chakra.
10.Regulates the Samaan & Vyayan Vaayu.

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Akarna Dhanurasana

This pose is meant to mimic the shooting of a bow. Yoga practitioners attempt to identify patterns and perceptions that interfere with progression to an awareness of oneness. In old times these distractions were expressed as various demons and spirits or entities. This posture is performed as an expression of identifying these distractions and removing them.


Sitting Posture Akarna Dhanurasana:

Methods 1:

1. Sit on the ground.
2.Stretch the legs in front. Hold the toe of the right foot with the left hand. Hold the left leg with the right hand and try to stretch the right elbow backwards as far as possible.
3. Now bend the left leg slowly.
4. Bring the left foot to the chin and the left knee to the left armpit. This position will bring the thigh close to the abdomen.
5. Hold the breath and then exhale slowly.
6. Repeat the pose on the other leg. Gradually, increase the time duration of holding the posture maximum to five minutes.

Methods 2:


1. Sit on the floor with the legs stretched in front.
2. Lift the left leg up and hold it with the left hand behind the neck in such a way that the thumb remains forward near the ankle and the fingers behind the thumb.
3. The weight of the leg falls on the palm.
4. Then with the right hand hold the upper part of the left foot with its heel.
5. Place the shin on the neck.
6. Turn the neck towards the right side. Stretch the left arm and hold the right toes. At the same time, lift the right arm up and hold the left toes.
7. Look to the right side.
8. Then release the legs slowly. Repeat this asana with the other leg. Gradually, increase the time of holding the posture maximum to five minutes.

Benefits :

(1) The practice of this asana gives full exercise to the joints of the hands and the legs, the joints and the muscles of the neck and the spine. It revitalizes them.

(2) It tones up the chest and the abdominal organs.

(3) Those who suffer from asthma, tuberculosis and cough get relief if they practise this asana.

(4) As this asana strengthens the lungs, the chest is expanded and it gets the capacity to hold air.

(5) This asana cures the pain in the loins, tonsillitis, indigestion, constipation, the tumour in the armpit, gout, pain in the legs, etc.

(6) This asana alleviates women's complaints of irregular menstruation, the disorders of ovary and pain in the lower part of the abdomen.

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