Health
Yoga And Fitness have enjoyed a modern resurgence, but the practice is thousands of years old.
Some types of yoga are about relaxation. In others, you move more. Most types focus on learning poses, called asanas. They also usually include attention to breathing.
| Hastapadottansan |
| Lie down on the back resting arms and legs straight on the ground. Stretch the legs and bring the heels and toes together. Take the hands beyond the head and stretch them. Inhaling raise both the hands and legs together towards the sky. The knees should not bend. Raised hands and the feet should remain parallel to each other. Normalize the breath and stay in this position for the duration as may be comfortable and possible. Exhaling come back slowly to the starting position. In this position, the heels must be brought back to the ground gently and softly. This Asan is beneficial in the stimulation of our calves. It dispels with chronic constipation and improves digestive power. The position of the naval set right. It stimulates the function of ankles, calves, thighs, buttocks and the muscles of the hands and shoulders. The pain in Seratica nerve and the ailments of hernia a cured. Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely of the writer. The writer has derived the content from various articles, books and personal experience over the years of general practice. |
| Chakrasan Lie down flat on the back resting arms and legs straight on the ground. Bend the legs in such a manner that the heels should come near the hips. Keep a little distance between the feet. Bring the hands under the shoulders with palms placed on the ground and his fingers pointing towards feet. Putting the pressure on the hands and feet lift the back, neck and head to the maximum possible. The palms and the soles of the feet will remain on the ground. Normalize the breath. Stay on in this position for a while as per capacity and exhaling return slowly to the starting position and the rest of the body in Shavasan. By this asan the spine becomes flexible and it stimulates the abdominal organs and intestines. It increases the strength and luster in the body. It cures the ailments of back-ache, asthma, headache, migraine, eye disorders, cervical and spondylitis. It strengthens the muscles of hands and feet. It is useful for women also. It reduces the fats accumulated on the abdomen. The blood circulation is improved and the nervous system is toned up. It is useful in shivering of hands and feet and cures paralysis also. Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely of the writer. The writer has derived the content from various articles, books and personal experience over the years of general practice |
| Matsyasan |
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This asan is a counter pose of Sarvangasan and should be practiced after
doing Sarvangasan. Lie down flat on the back and while lying down do Padmasan. Catch hold of both the toes with the hands. Pull the toes a little and the elbows may rest on the ground. Raise the chest and back and bend the neck backward so that the crown of the head may touch the floor. Normalise the breath. Stay on in this position for a while. Bring back the hips to the ground first and thereafter the elbows. Massage the throat gently with the hands. Bring back the neck to the original straight position. With the help of elbows raise the trunk upward. Rotate the head slowly both clockwise and anticlockwise. Bring back the neck to the ground and undo the Padmasan. Take the Shavasan position and relax. This asan facilitates the maximum oxygenation of blood. The lungs are strengthened and the diseases as asthma, cough and the respiratory disorders are cured. The spine becomes flexible and strong. It increases our digestive power. It dispels with constipation and eliminates backache. Excess fat of the body is reduced. It is beneficial in ailments as gout, diabetes, tonsils, nose and ear pain. The cervical region is also benefitted. The ailments of intestines and abdomen are cured. The muscles of thighs, legs and back get strength and become elastic. Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely of the writer. The writer has derived the content from various articles, books and personal experience over the years of general practice. |
| Swastikasan |
| Sit in the Dandasan position with legs straight and stretched. Fold the legs and place the sole of the right foot between the thigh and calve of the left leg and the sole of the left foot between the thigh and the calving of the right leg. Keep both the hands on the knees in Gyan Mudra. Keep the neck and spine erect. Close the eyes gently. Concentrate on Agya Chakra between the eyebrows. Maintain this position as long as you can. Open the eyes and come back to the starting position. This asan activates the heart, thorax, lungs and food pipe, etc. The muscles of the lumbar region become healthy. It eliminates foot pain. This asan is useful in Jap, Meditation, etc. Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely of the writer. The writer has derived the content from various articles, books and personal experience over the years of general practice. |
| Siddhasan |
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Sit on the asan and fold the left leg. Place its heel at the semen nerve.
Then fold the right leg and place its heel below the naval in such a manner
that the ankle of the right foot should be upon the ankle of the left foot.
Place fingers and toes of both feet between the thighs and calves. Keep both
hands on the respective knee in Gyan Mudra. Keep the neck and spine straight
and eyes closed with ease. Concentrate on Agya Chakra between the eye brows.
Stay thus as long as you can. Thereafter open the eyes, unfold the legs and
come back to the starting position of rest. This asan is considered to be the best asan among all asans for meditation. This asan is very helpful in preservation of celibacy. This asan has significant effect in enabling the person to control his Mind or Vrittis and control over himself. Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely of the writer. The writer has derived the content from various articles, books and personal experience over the years of general practice. |
