tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80294170181024698832024-03-08T11:21:01.831-08:00Yoga MethodsYogasana SystemPart Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-73666827140633328922009-06-05T03:08:00.000-07:002009-06-05T03:09:31.327-07:00Care for the EyesIn the early chapter, Dharana was explained as concentration of mind. The chief work of the mind is to wander about and always think about anything. It is very difficult to bring the mind to one pointedness. By simple process it is possible to have concentration of mind to some extent only when there is concentration any work is possible and can be done with perfection.<br />Eyes have a link with the thoughts. Hence only great sages have meditated closing the eyes. The eyes are very important. There are no words to describe the glory and the importance of eyes. It is quite essential to protect the eyesight improves. But all are not able to do this. But they can follow at least some minimum exercise to protect the eyes.<br /><br />By fixing the eyes on a particular object for long duration, the eyes are strained much. For example reading for long duration without break may affect the eyes. At convenient interval some rest is essential for the eyes. Reading in dim light and powerful light may also affect the eyesight.<br /><br />The rotation of eyeballs to the right side and left side, some two or three times is a form of exercise to the eyes. Sometimes when we are walking on the road, dust particles fall on eyes. Rubbing the eyes immediately is not good. This is dangerous also. God has created tears in the eyes. This tear liquid will automatically bring the particles towards the end.<br /><br />Seeing a distant object and seeing a near object alternatively is also a form of exercise.<br /><br />When reading for long duration, wash the eyes with cold water. The lord is in the form of light only as described in scriptures. The eyes, which receive the light need to be protected.<br /><br />Now a days every house has a T.V. set. This T.V. set has almost become a necessity. Yes – indeed. But viewing the T.V.program sitting close to the T.V.set, or lying on bed may affect the eyesight.<br /><br />In the case of people who have night duty it is essential that they should sleep after returning home, thus giving rest to the eyes.<br /><br />When there is any defect in the eyes, as redness, or in vision, or spots etc., immediately eye doctor should be consulted. Delaying this consultation may lead to complications. Let us protect the eyes carefully.<br /><br /> Conclusion<br /><br /><br />There is a proverb, “Practice before you preach” In the same way, in 1939, in my eighteenth age, I went to Rishikesh to have Dharsan of Shre Swami Sivananda. I learnt Asana Practice there. Then after returning to Tiruchirapalli, a branch of the Divine life society was opened at Golden Rock. For about three years my duty was to practice Asana both in the morning and evening.<br /><br />Then afterwards whenever I had time I have been doing Asanas. Even this day I do Tholungasana, Yoga Mudra and sit the Padhmasana for half an hour. Only when there is health there is world.<br /><br />In those days, degree was got only after regular attendance in college. But times have changed. At present time, it is possible to get a degree by postal tution. In the same way reading this book, grasping the procedure in the mind, asanas can be practiced. If one finds that a particular asana is not suitable to his physical frame, better leave it and select that which suits you.<br /><br />One point I wish to stress again and again Asana practice has to be undertaken slowly step by step. Any rough method should be avoided. Mind should be calm be free from anger and lust. Anger is the chief enemy of man.<br /><br />Let us all get the wonderful fruit of Kundalini Sakthi as explained in Raja Yoga. Let us all be healthy.<br /><br /> “Om Namah Shivaya”Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-25541310418306022009-06-05T03:07:00.000-07:002009-06-05T03:08:51.954-07:00Surya Namaskar<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cabc%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} /* List Definitions */ @list l0 {mso-list-id:555312847; mso-list-type:hybrid; mso-list-template-ids:-824118414 67698703 67698713 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715;} @list l0:level1 {mso-level-tab-stop:.75in; mso-level-number-position:left; margin-left:.75in; text-indent:-.25in;} @list l1 {mso-list-id:1381592395; mso-list-type:hybrid; mso-list-template-ids:1859793076 67698703 67698713 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715;} @list l1:level1 {mso-level-tab-stop:.5in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in;} ol {margin-bottom:0in;} ul {margin-bottom:0in;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">In this book on Yoga Asana a chapter on Surya Namaskar is important. There is a proverb in Tamil that “After loosing eye sight what use is Surya Namaskar?” It means any act has to be done in the appropriate period.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Of late Sun energy and its use is becoming more and more important. Solar energy is being used in many ways, even in driving a car. Apart from this idea, Surya Namaskar will surely give a healthy body. (Though spiritual advancement is also got). This fact cannot be under estimated whatever may be the physical frame one can do this. When properly done Surya Namaskar includes some asanas also to some extent.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">In Astrology there is a ruling. Fixing an auspicious day and time is still in practice by many people. A day suitable to us may not be auspicious. Hence our ancestors have given us a wonderful theory. Any good act, for example entering a new house, opening a business etc. done at <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Sunrise</st1:place></st1:city> time, is always good. The lunar day, star or the day of the week need not be calculated for this. (Thithi. Vara, Nakshatra Dosha) <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Sunrise</st1:city></st1:place> period is always auspicious.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Sunrise</b></st1:place></st1:city><b style=""> itself is a beautiful sight. At this beautiful time if Surya Namaskar is done there will be perfect <span style=""> </span>health and sharp eyesight. We should not see the Sun directly. Out eyes are not created to receive the Sunrays directly. Hence close the eyes partially or turn the vision slightly downward. Adjust in such a way to avoid direct vision on Sun. avoid spectacles during Surya Namaskar.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">The procedure as I learnt from my Guru is explained hereunder.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">Stand erect.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="2" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">Raise both hands above the head.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="3" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">Join both the hands in the raised position.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="4" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">In this position give a backward bend to the possible extent.<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">Then coming to the normal position give a forward bend to the body.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="6" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">In forward bending the legs should not bent.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="7" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">Then slightly rising, bend one leg and take the leg backward and fix the toe on the ground.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="8" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">Place the palms on the ground.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="9" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">Take the other leg also to the back and fix this toe also on the ground.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="10" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">At this position the body will rest on strength of the palms and toes. There should be space between the ground and other portions of the body.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="11" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">Place the entire body on the ground.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="12" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">Bring the hands to the forward position from the head.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="13" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">While getting up fixing the palm on the ground, raise the head and chest region.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="14" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style="">Come to the original position slowly.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style="">By this process the backbone is given a backward and forward bend. By fixing the palm on the ground and raising the head and chest, the nerves in the neck portion and chest portion are nourished. We are also doing a portion of Chakrasana, Pachimothasana, Salabasana, Bujangasana and Mayurasana and Savasana.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style="">A minimum of twelve Namaskars has to be performed. After Surya Namaskar there will be perspiration and the body will receive a new strength. Lethargy will go. After this take rest and drink a cup of milk without sugar.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style="">When the hands are raised above the head this sloka, as seen in Mantra Sastra can be said,<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Om-Suryam – Sundara lokanatha – mamrudham – <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style=""> </span>Vedhantha Saram – Sivam- <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Gnanam – Brahmamayam – Suresamamalam –<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style=""> </span>Lokaika ethitham – Swayam –<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style=""> </span>Indraditya – Naradhipam – Suraguram – Thrailokya – <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style=""> </span>Choodamanim <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Brahma – Vishnu Siva Swarupa –Hirudayam – <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style=""> </span>Vandhe – Sadha Baskaram<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style="">The Broad meaning of this sloka is as follows:<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style="">The beautiful Lord of the Universe, like the nectar, substance and end of vedhas, the embodiment of auspiciousness, full of Gnana, form of Brahma, God of Devas, pure, a form of entire universe, Lord of Indra, Devas and men, hed of the three worlds, heart of Brahma, Vishnu and Siva, full of rays – this superior Sun – I prostrate.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style="">There are twelve mantras for twelve Namaskars.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b style=""><span style="">1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Om</b></st1:place><b style=""> Mithraya Namah: Salutations to the Lord who is kind to all.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b style=""><span style="">2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Om</b></st1:place><b style=""> Ravaye Namah: Salutations to thee who is the cause for all changes.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b style=""><span style="">3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Om</b></st1:place><b style=""> Suryaya Namah: Salutations to thee who induces everything into action.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b style=""><span style="">4.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Om</b></st1:place><b style=""> Bhanave Namah: Salutations to thee who gives rays of light.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b style=""><span style="">5.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Om</b></st1:place><b style=""> Khagaya Namah: Salutations to thee who is traveling in the sky.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b style=""><span style="">6.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Om</b></st1:place><b style=""> Pushne Namah: Salutations to thee who nourishes everything.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b style=""><span style="">7.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Om</b></st1:place><b style=""> Hiranya Garbaya Namah: Salutations to thee who is having everything.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b style=""><span style="">8.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Om</b></st1:place><b style=""> Marichaye Namah: Salutations to thee who is having rays of light.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b style=""><span style="">9.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Om</b></st1:place><b style=""> Adityaya Namah: Salutations to thee who is deva to Devas.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b style=""><span style="">10.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Om</b></st1:place><b style=""> Savithre Namah: Salutations to thee who produces everything.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b style=""><span style="">11.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Om</b></st1:place><b style=""> Argaya Namah: Salutations to thee who is fit to be worshiped.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b style=""><span style="">12.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Om</b></st1:place><b style=""> Baskaraya Namah: Salutations to thee who is the Lord of rays of light.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">My Gurudev Shri Swami Sivananda has described more and also the importance of Surya Namaskar in his books.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">It is not correct to conclude that Surya Namaskar has to be done by one caste or sect of people. A healthy body is needed for all. Sun rays are for the entire universe without any difference. In the same way, air is needed to all that are created.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">These are special gifts given by God. Light, Sound, air etc is for all. Without any distinction of caste, creed, religion, race etc. before the eyes of God, all that are created are equal as tree, men animal etc.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-54187535885700929322009-06-05T02:53:00.000-07:002009-06-05T03:07:08.303-07:00The present day life is full of activeness and hurry. The living place is often far away from work spot. If a house is chosen near the work spot the rent is very high; Rent alone consumes a major portion of salary. Many have to start in the early hours to catch the train so that they can be at the work spot in time. Under this situation there is no time to practice asana.<br /><br /><br />Even when many desire to learn Asana, practically many do not find time. In the available time what asana is to be learnt is the confusion. Hence for the whole week a chart is worked out for the convenience of the readers. From the chart it may be noticed that all the important asana are done. At least thirty minutes per day is the minimum period. Required. I have furnished the chart for theis duration. This chart may be considered as a model one, to suit your convenience and time this may be alerted.<br /><br /><br /><br />Sunday<br /><br />1. Padhmasana 5 Minutes<br />2. Rest 3 ,,<br />3. Parvatasana 2 ,,<br />4. Rest 2 ,,<br />5. Sidhasana 2 ,,<br />6. Rest 2 ,,<br />7. Swastikasana 2 ,,<br />8. Rest 2 ,,<br />9. Sukasana 2 ,,<br /> 10. Pranayama 5 ,,<br /> 11.Savasana 2 ,,<br /> ───<br /> 30 Minutes<br /> ───<br /><br />Monday<br /><br />1. Padhmasana 5 Minutes.<br />2. Rest 3 ’’<br />3. Surasasana 2 ’’<br />4. Rest 5 ’’<br />5. Urdhwa Padmasana 2 ’’<br />6. Rest 5’’<br />7. Pranayama 5’’<br />8. Savasana 3’’<br /> ───<br /> 30 Minutes.<br /> ───<br /><br />Tuesday<br /><br /> 1. Padhmasana 5 Minutes.<br />2. Rest 2 ’’<br />3. Sarvangasana 3 ’’<br />4. Rest 2 ’’<br />5. Matsyasana 2 ’’<br />6. Rest 3 ’’<br />7. Pachimotasana 2 ’’<br />8. Rest 5 ’’<br />9. Pranayama 3 ’’<br /> 10. Savasana 3 ’’<br /> ───<br /> 30 Minutes<br /> ───<br />Wednesday<br /><br /> 1. Padhmasana 5 Minutes.<br />2. Halasana 2 ’’<br />3. Rest 3 ’’<br />4. Dhanurasana 2 ’’<br />5. Rest 5 ’’<br />6. Salabasana 2 ’’<br />7. Rest 3 ’’<br />8. Tholungasana 3 ’’<br />9. Pranayama 3 ’’<br /> 10. Savasana 2 ’’<br /> ───<br /> 30 Minutes.<br /> ───<br /><br />THURSDAY<br /><br /> 1. Padhmasana 5 Minutes.<br />2. Ardhamatsyendra 2 ’’<br />3. Rest 3 ’’<br />4. Bujangasana 2 ’’<br />5. Rest 3 ’’<br />6. Matsyasana 2 ’’<br />7. Rest 3 ’’<br />8. Pranayama 5 ’’<br /> 9. Savasana 5 ’’<br /> ───<br /> 30 Minutes.<br /> ───<br />Friday<br /><br /> 1. Padhmasana 5 Minutes.<br />2. Rest 2 ’’<br />3. Chakrasana 2 ’’<br />4. Bujangasana 2 ’’<br />5. Rest 3 ’’<br />6. Matsyasana 2 ’’<br />7. Rest 3 ’’<br />8. Pranayama 5 ’’<br /> 9. Savasana 5 ’’<br /> ───<br /> 30 Minutes.<br /> ───<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Saturday<br /><br /> 1. Padhmasana 3 Minutes.<br />2. Rest 2 ’’<br />3. Vajrasana 2 ’’<br />4. Rest 4 ’’<br />5. Chakrasana 2 ’’<br />6. Rest 3 ’’<br />7. Sarvangasana 2 ’’<br />8. Rest 3 ’’<br />9. Pranayama 3 ’’<br /> 10. Rest 2 ’’<br /> 11.Mudra and Banda 2 ’’ <br /> 12. Savasana 2 ’’<br /> ───<br /> 30 Minutes.<br /> ───<br />Daily morning time is good for practicing Asana and Pranayama. But many persons have night shift duty. After night duty in the factory or railway or any other department they return home in the morning after working for the whole night without sleep their immediate requirement is sleep on returning home. It is not quite good to do asana at this time. Sleep is a great boon given to us by God. Atleast six hours sleep is quite essential for normal health.<br /><br />Hence after sleeping for about six hours or so get up and refresh yourself. Take a cup of milk. For about ten or fifteen minutes do some minor work. Now the body will be under fit condition for asana. Do the asana and panoramas. After rest do some minor work as reading or any household work. Then bathing etc. may be had.<br /><br />Due to physical frame one may not be able to do certain types of Asana. For them there is also a ready-made chart.<br /><br />1. Padhmasana 5 Minutes<br />2. Sarvangasana 3 ’’<br />3. Yoga Mudra 2’’<br />4. Pranayama 2 ’’<br />5. Rest after each 10 ’’<br /><br />Like this you can make a workable chart. My Guru Swami Sivananda used to say that Padhmasana, Sirasasana and Sarvangasana have to be done daily.Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-6042789660895550062009-06-05T02:52:00.002-07:002009-06-05T02:53:39.612-07:00PranayamaEvery created being has to breathe. So long there is this breath; there is power, wife, son, daughter. Money, friend etc. once these breathe stops, the person is given a name “BODY”. When we are working, sleeping, walking or talking breathing goes on. Out dear friend is breathing indeed!<br /><br />By knowing the importance and extraordinary power of this breathing one can advice many good results and powers. The inhale and exhale process in called Pranayama. There are some rules to be observed for practicing Pranayama.<br /><br />1. The room, where this is practiced, should have proper ventilation.<br /><br />2. Preferably morning time is good.<br /><br />3. The stomach should be empty. Doing Pranayama after food is to be avoided.<br /><br />4. Satwic diet is required . Vegetables like lady’s finger, Bitter gourd, Cabbage, Cucumber, Radish, Snake gourd etc. are some that can be treated as Satwic vegetables.<br /><br />5. Immediately after pranayama taking bath also has to be avoided. Take rest for about ten minutes and then do normal work.<br /><br />6. If there is perspiration body should not be rubbed by towel. It is enough if you gently rub with the palm.<br /><br />7. Chill weather wind may affect the lungs.<br /><br />8. If the pranayama is practiced in the open terrace the air may contain dust particles.<br /><br />9. By observing Brahmacharya, spiritual advancement may be got.<br /><br />10. Inhaling or exhaling have to be done gently without noise from nose.<br /><br />11. When you feel tired, better avoid Pranayama.<br /><br />12. Avoid talking to others during Pranayama.<br />The mind has to be calm, free from anger and passion.<br /><br />13. There should be regularity in inhaling and exhaling.<br /><br />14. If too much time is taken for exhaling there will be an immediate inhaling.<br /><br />15. To close the nostrils by the fingers, there is particular form. Bend the index finger and the middle finger. Use the thumb and ring finger. The little finger is also not used. Hence the right nostril is closed by thumb and the left nostril by the ring finger. This is the way as laid down by great men inhaling is known by the name Puraka, exhaling as Rechaka and retaining the breathe as kumbaka.<br />There are some delicate varieties under this, which have to be practiced only in the presence of a Guru or an expert. It is not advisable to practice them after reading the book. Hence I have omitted such practices and listed out only some common methods.<br /><br /> Procedure 1<br /><br />Pranayama is performed only with the help of the two nostrils and mouth. Inhaling through one nostril, through the other, alternatively, retaining etc. are some of the methods. The procedures described is enough for a common man. There is vast difference between a Yogi and a common man.<br /><br />Spread a blanket and sit on it facing east or north direction. It is better to close the eyes. By Pranayama the mind gets concentration. This concentration may be disturbed if the eyes are opened. Mentally “OM” or your Ishta Mantra during the exercise.<br /><br />Closing the right nostril by the thumb inhale through the left nostril slowly without noise and exhale also through the same nostril. Do like this at least ten times. Then after rest for few minutes repeat the process, through the other nostril slowly without noise and exhale also through the same nostril. Do like this atleast ten times. Then after rest for few minutes repeat the process, through the other nostril. This process also has to be done at least ten times. <br /><br /> Procedure 2<br /> <br /><br />Sit on Padhmasana facing east or north direction. Close the right nostril with the thumb. Inhale through the left. Close the left nostril by the ring finger and exhale through right nostril. Do this for at least ten times. Then practice the same alternate method. There is no retention of breath in this process.<br /><br /> Procedure 3<br /><br />In the Cauvery River even during the season when water was flowing much I have noticed workers taking sand from the river. They dived into the river and retaining their breath they will fill the basket with sand and come up. A worker used to fill even one cart load duration. But for ordinary persons so much of strain is not necessary. The retention has to be under taken by very slow method. Yoga is to retain the breath for long time. That is quite different issue. Retaining the breath forcibly will bring unnecessary complications. Haste and rough method may be avoided.<br /><br />Now about the procedure, sit on the blanket in Padhmasana. Closing the left nostril by the ring finger inhale through the right nostril and retain the breath. Then exhale through the left nostril. Do the same process by the other nostril. Each practice may be done at least ten times.<br /><br />About retaining the breath inside a workable formula may be taken. In the earlier chapter the seven stages of Kundalini Sakthi was explained. Mentally think of these stages, in their order, repeating “OM” in the mind as Om Bhuh; Om Bhuvah; Om suvah; Om Mahaha; Om Janah; Om Tapah; Om Sathyam. (This means om is ruling the seven worlds, seven stages etc.) By theis method two benefits are derived. One is the spiritual advancement. The other is a uniform method, a time factor, in retaining the breath.<br /><br /> Procedure 4<br /><br />In the iron blacksmith workshop many would have noticed a bellow for blowing the air to the furnace. In the same way this is practiced. Sit in Padhmasana; Inhale and exhale in quick succession. This is called Bastrika pranayama. This also can be practiced ten times.<br /><br />The benefits of Pranayama are many. The chest region is cleared from phlegm. (In the earlier chapter the seven stages of Kundalini Sakthi was explained. This chest region is the heart of position. Rudra is the presiding daity. This is a form of Lord Siva, the giver of life). Diseases as sinus are cured. There will be a shining in the face. (When I was writing the manuscript for this portion in the T.V. Programe Meenakshi Kalyanam discourse was going on. In that discourse it was said about Lord Siva as “Charu Padhmasanastham”. A wonderful coincidence on the importance of Padhmasana).<br /><br />Note:- <br />God has given us two nostrils and one mouth for two different function. The nose for inhaling and exhaling and the mouth for taking food. Hence while talking or sleeping breathing has to be only through nose. Breathing through mouth is a bad habit. When the just born baby is sleeping in the cradle when it is breathing through the mouth this wrong method is to be corrected. <br /><br />Sometimes when we are running, more quantity of air is required. Hence by nature we use mouth for inhaling and exhaling. This is an extraordinary situation.Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-8921790842136920022009-06-05T02:52:00.001-07:002009-06-05T02:52:32.811-07:00Udyana BandhaThis can be practiced either by sitting or in standing positions. Stand in the usual way. Give a forward bend slightly. Place the two hands between thighs. In this position draw the stomach portion inside to give a hollow space. Then come to the original position.<br /><br />There is a golden saying that when there is no food for one day the stomach gives hollow space due to hunger.<br /><br />Some experts do this Udyana in a modified manner. They churn the stomach like taking butte. This rather difficult.<br /><br />This Yoga Mudra and Udyana Bandha will remove constipation. In the morning there will be no problem in the toilet. (I am still doing these two almost daily).Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-47185926722212396272009-06-05T02:51:00.001-07:002009-06-05T02:51:50.622-07:00YOGA MUDRAIn a few minutes practice, this will give best results. Spread a blanket and sit on it in the usual manner. Place the legs in Padhmasana type. Place the hands on the heels. Gently exhale. At this stage, give a forward bend to the body so that the forehead touches the ground. Then come to the original position and exhale. Some breathe during the pose.<br />This can be done with some modification also. Take the hands backwards and catch the toes. Stout persons will find it difficult to do this. If it is not possible to catch the toes take the hands towards back to the possible extent. By continued practice even fat persons can do this. This yoga mudhra will remove all the troubles in the intestines.Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-15822316838292614422009-06-05T02:49:00.000-07:002009-06-05T02:51:21.716-07:00Mudra and BandhaSome of the common and important asanas have been explained so far. In continuation of asana, Mudra and Bandra are also parts of health giving poses. Some of them are explained under these two categories there are several varieties, which have to be practiced only in the presence of Guru or an expert under direct guidance. Hence I have omitted them. I have explained only simple varieties.Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-43640615273739377812009-06-05T02:48:00.000-07:002009-06-05T02:49:54.433-07:00AdhwasanaSome children are adamant to get their need. They often lie downward facing the ground. In the same way this asana is done.<br /><br />Lie down facing the ground. Here the chest stomach portion etc. are on the ground. The chin may be placed on the right side and left side alternatively. This asana also will give complete rest. (Some people sleep in this manner. That is not a correct way).Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-12449185564917772012009-06-05T02:47:00.002-07:002009-06-05T02:48:04.418-07:00JeshtikasanaThis is a sub type under Savasana.<br /><br />In the Savasana the hands are placed on the sides. But in this asana the hands are placed in a different manner. After lying down take the hands beyond the head and close to the ears region. <br /><br />In the recently held world sports many sportsman who took part in the running competition relaxed in this position after the race. This Asana also gives complete rest.Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-73332561512904482042009-06-05T02:47:00.001-07:002009-06-05T02:47:29.383-07:00SavasanaOur body is also a sort of machine like a T.V. set or fan or an electric motor etc. all these require some rest after working for an hour or two at a stretch. The heat produced in the machine has to come down to normal. So also this physical mechanism requires a rest for some time whether after asana or any other work.<br /><br />Even great saints after intense meditation (in Himalayas) for an hour or two relax for some time gazing the green or the ever-flowing Ganges. Walking is also a form of relaxation. In the same way after doing the various asanas, the bones, joints etc. are given forward, backward curve. The internal organs are pressed and expanded. Hence Savasana is very important. Savasana is not merely lying down. It is something more. In what position one is lying is important.<br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />1. Spread a blanket.<br />2. Lie down on it.<br />3. Stretch the legs fully without leaving space between the knees.<br />4. Place the hands on the sides as usual.<br />5. Close the eyes.<br />6. Mentally give relaxation, beginning from the foot and ending with the head.<br />7. Breathe slowly.<br />8. Mentally repeat “OM” or Ishta Mantra.<br /><br /> Fruit of Asana<br /><br />The body gets new vigour after full relaxation.<br /><br />Note:-<br />Due to the gravitation force of the earth any article can be in a fixed position only when it is under stable equilibrium. When we walk or sit on he ground or on a chair, our body id not having stable equilibrium. That is the reason, we feel tired after sitting for long duration in office or elsewhere. After returning home we like to lie down.<br />It is also not correct to think that out body is not in perfect equilibrium while sleeping. Only when the backbone is on the ground, complete rest can be got. During Savasana time since all parts of the body are in line with gravitation force there is full relaxation.Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-27445783532410995672009-06-05T02:46:00.001-07:002009-06-05T02:46:58.773-07:00Akarshana DhanurasanaThis is slightly different from Dhanurasana since it is easy also. The name describes that this is like a string of the bow with the arrow on it ready for hit.<br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />1. Fold a blanket lengthwise and place it over the ground. <br />2. Stretch the legs.<br />3. With the left hand fingers catch the right leg toe.<br />4. Slowly bend the left leg till it comes near the chin.<br />5. In this position the thigh will be near belly.<br />6. Like this, by the right hand catch the left toe. Make a twist of the elbow towards back. The two legs will be in cross- position.<br />7. Practice the same in the alternate position.<br /><br /><br /> Fruit of Asana<br /><br />To some extent Dhanurasana benefits are got. The hip portion gets strength. There is more blood circulation for this region.Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-55468352363425275282009-06-05T02:44:00.000-07:002009-06-05T02:46:00.408-07:00GarbasanaOne baktha (Devotee) offers prayers to God to grant him a boon not to give any more birth. The baby in the womb in the advanced stage of pregnancy is confined in the womb and is much press. Its suffering unimaginable. What relevancy has this vedantic version in the book? Yes. This asana is almost similar to that. This is a difficult asana. This is to be taken up when full practice in other asana has been got.<br /> <br /> Procedure <br /><br /><br />1. Do this asana by the side of the wall since there are chances to fall on the back.<br />2. Place a folded soft blanket.<br />3. Place the legs in Padhmasana type.<br />4. Push the two hands through the space between the legs and thighs and catch hold of the ears, right ear by right hand and left ear by left hand.<br />5. Balance the body. If you happen to fall, there is wall to protect.<br />6. If Padhmasana pose is not possible have the legs in the usual way and catch the ears as explained.<br />7. The entire weight falls on the buttocks.<br />8. <br /><br /> Fruit of Asana<br /><br />Digestion power is increased. Intestinal diseases are cured. Legs will get strength.Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-91699504154722174782009-06-05T01:42:00.000-07:002009-06-05T01:43:33.465-07:00UtkatasanaThis is a peculiar Asana. All of us sit on a chair. Imagine a sitting position without a chair. This is something similar to this. Just look at the stair case. There is plain space of about six inches or so, then a height of about six inches and then a plain space and so on. This asana is similar position.<br /><br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />1. Place a chair in front of you.<br />2. Stand erect.<br />3. Place both hands on the hip region.<br />4. Slowly bend as if you are to sit.<br />5. If you happen to fall you can catch hold of the chair.<br />6. Firmly fixing the toes bring the body up to the knees vertical to the ground. In this position the stomach and the upper portion is straight.<br />7. This asana is also done sitting on the toes heaving some space between the thighs and leg muscle.<br />8. Come to the normal position slowly<br /><br /> Fruit of Asana<br /><br />The weight of the body falls on the ankles and toes. Hence this position of the body becomes strong. Diseases in chest region will be cured. Elephant leg will also be cured by continuous practice from the beginning stage of the disease.Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-55366335358281362872009-06-05T01:41:00.000-07:002009-06-05T01:42:02.379-07:00PadhahasthasanaThe word “Padha” means foot and the word “Hastha” means hands. This is foot-hand pose. Pachamothasana is done sitting pose while almost similar pose is done in standing pose. Persons who are having big belly will find it very difficult to do this. To the possible extent this can be practiced.<br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />1. Stand erect.<br />2. Hang both hands side ways as usual.<br />3. Place the feet giving some space between them.<br />4. Raise the hands.<br />5. Without bending the legs bring the body downward and bring the hands also towards the ground.<br />6. Catch hold of the toes.<br />7. While you are bending breathe gently.<br />8. Some experts who are advanced in this can place the head on the knee region.<br />9. Slowly come to the original position.<br /><br /><br /> Fruit of Asana <br /><br />The thighs are strengthened wind trouble is removed. Nadis are purified.<br /><br />Note:-<br />So much difficult pose as this looks, is done partially by young girls. During Dhanur month during fog and chill weather season, young girls decorate the ground, open space, with rice flour or Rangoli powder. This is a unique art for ladies. There are very many varieties in this art.<br />They put dots and lines circling the Dot, figure of peacock etc. are drawn unmindful of the chill weather, in the early hours of the day, they stand for an hour or so bending the body, without bending the legs and decorate, by placing the fingers only on the ground. However some elderly persons bend the legs slightly. This is also a part of this asana.<br /><br /> “Om Sivaya Namah”Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-1633889507873017742009-06-05T01:40:00.002-07:002009-06-05T01:41:16.129-07:00Vajrasana“My son is very adamant and not obedient” is the lamentation of a father. This asana is also a pose of fixity. If this is correctly done the body will not shake. It is possible to sit on this Asana for long duration.<br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />1. Spread a blanket.<br />2. Sit on it in the normal way.<br />3. Bending both the legs, place both heels just below the buttocks.<br />4. In this position the calf muscles and thighs will be touching.<br />5. Place the hands on the kneecap.<br />6. The foot may have some pain in the early stage but gradually the pain will go away.<br />7. The entire weight of the body is on the heels.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Fruit of Asana<br /><br />Digestion power is much increased. Nervous system gets new vigour. The beginning portion of Nadi gets nourishment. By sitting erect the internal organs are not pressed and are in their normal positions. Wind trouble in the stomach will be cured.Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-16601248553268050622009-06-05T01:40:00.001-07:002009-06-05T01:40:45.942-07:00GarudasanaWhen properly done this asana looks like a white necked kite. When this kite sits on the branch of a tree it invariably raises on leg and balance the body. Some types of crane also stand on one leg bending the other leg.<br />In the T.V .drama programme or in cinema dialogue, if we closely follow we can hear this dialogue; “My son is standing on one leg and is adamant that he will marry only that girl” so laments his mother. If we see the picture of Dhuruva doing tapas we can notice that he is standing on one leg placing the other foot on the other thigh. If the hands are also raised in this position it is a form of intense tapas.<br />We are created to stand or walk only by tow legs. If we stand on one leg, for which we are not created, it is a form of sacrifice and certain benefits are got. <br /><br /><br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />1. Stand erect.<br />2. Fix the right leg firmly on the ground.<br />3. Raising the left leg make a twist over the right leg.<br />4. In this Position the two thighs will be crossing.<br />5. Place the left hand circling the right hand.<br />6. The palms will be facing each other.<br />7. After coming to the normal position follow the same procedure for the other leg.<br /><br /> Fruit of Asana<br /><br />It will be seen that the entire weight of the body falls on one leg. This asana will increase the height. By gradual practice it will be possible to stand up to ten minutes in this asana closing the eyes mentally repeat ‘OM’. This is a form of Tapas. This Asana can cure Hydrocele.<br /><br />Note:-<br />Normally our standing position is also an asana. Hence there are rules for this also. When we stand the weight of the body has to be distributed evenly on two legs. Making a curve of the body or putting the weight of the body on one leg etc is not the normal way. Only during this asanas we stand on one leg and that too for some minutes.<br /><br /> “Om –is present past and future”<br /> (Upanishad)Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-45588151253712080962009-06-05T01:39:00.001-07:002009-06-05T01:39:56.205-07:00TrikonasanaThis is known as three triangle asana. If this is correctly done it will show three triangles.<br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />1. Stand erect.<br />2. Place the legs apart so as to give a space of about two feet.<br />3. Bend the body side ways bringing the body parallel to the ground.<br />4. Without bending the leg bring the right hand towards the right leg toe.<br />5. Place the left hand parallel to the ground.<br />6. Then come to the original position.<br />7. Practice in the same way on the other side.<br /><br /><br /> Fruit of Asana<br /><br /><br />It will be seen that the backbone twists in the side ways well Constipation is completely removed. Legs get full strength. General height increases.<br /><br /><br /> “Durga – Lakshmi – Saraswathi<br /><br /> Three forms of Sakthi”Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-53153857721539901672009-06-05T01:38:00.000-07:002009-06-05T01:39:12.502-07:00TholungasanaIf this asana is properly done it looks like a balance.<br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />1. Spread a blanket four folded.<br />2. Sit on it in the usual way.<br />3. Have the legs in Padhmasana type.<br />4. Place the palms below the buttocks.<br />5. Gently lie down.<br />6. Raise the head and chest so that the chin may touch the chest.<br />7. In the above position raise the legs in Padhmasana.<br />8. The entire body is resting on the strength of the palms.<br />9. It is possible to give a to and swing as a cradle.<br />10. Come to the original position.<br /><br />Wind trouble in the stomach will cured. Since the intestines are pressed all the feacal matter is pushed towards anus. Lungs will be in healthy condition. Muscles and nerves of the hand will be healthy. This is my favourite asana.<br /><br /> “Mrityorma Amrithamgamaya”Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-2700798950358770492009-06-05T01:37:00.000-07:002009-06-05T01:38:42.237-07:00ChakrasanaThis can be considered as a difficult asana. This has to be practiced slowly. Persons of thin frame and youngsters can do this easily. Acrobats make young boys to do this asana several times in the street. “Chakra means wheel” this is like half wheel<br /><br /> Procedure<br /> <br /><br />There are two ways is doing this. That which suits your physical nature may be chosen.<br /><br /><br /><br /> First way <br /><br />1. Place a blanket over the ground.<br />2. Stand on one end of it.<br />3. Slowly bend the body backward taking the hands also towards the ground.<br />4. Bend the body still further till the hands touch the ground.<br />5. Now in this position the backbone is given a good curve.<br />6. Slowly come to the original position.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Second Way<br /><br />1. Lie flat on the ground in the usual way.<br />2. Bend the leg and place the palm surface on the ground near the head.<br />3. Slowly raise the body and the head.<br />4. The body can be raised as much as can to give a curve.<br />5. Then come to the original position. This can be repeated some four or five times<br /><br /><br /> Fruit of Asana<br /><br />Even one or two minutes duration in this asana is enough. The benefits are many. The backbone becomes very flexible as rubber. All the internal organs are made to function properly. The benefits of Dhanurasana, Bhujangasana and Salabasana are got by this asana.<br /><br />Note:-<br />Due to your physical frame if you are not able to bend the backbone, lie down and placing the palm on the ground gently raise the body and then come to normal position. You can do this way some five or six times. Then take rest.<br /><br /> “Tamasoma Jyotirgamaya”Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-88989151485545384332009-06-05T01:36:00.002-07:002009-06-05T01:37:49.998-07:00DhanurasanaThe word “Dhanur” means a bow. If this asana is done correctly it will look like a bow. In this connection a clarification from Astrology seems relevant. For the sign dhanur (Sagittarius) the Lord is Guru (Brahaspathi). This house or Rasi, (as technically known) is considered a special beneficial sign.<br /><br />Further in Gita. We find Lord Krishna’s words as, “Among the twelve months I am the month of Dhanur. (This period is between the middle of December to the middle of January). So much greatness goes with this name. hence this asana is great indeed.<br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />1. Spread a blanket folded lengthwise.<br />2. Lie down on it facing the ground.<br />3. Place both hands on sides as usual.<br />4. Slowly bend the legs evenly without bearing space between the kneecaps.<br />5. Catch hold of the toes with the fingers raising the head also.<br />6. It will be seen that by this the backbone is given a fine curve.<br />7. stout persons may find it difficult. For them leaving a space between the knee will enable them to catch the toes. By continuous practice the space will be minimized.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Fruit of Asana<br /><br /><br />This asana gives many benefits. Indigestion, Hunchback, Rheumatism, Pain in elbow joints and Palm joints will be cured. Gastro intestinal troubles will also be cured.<br />There is still a difficult pose, as catching hold of alternate <br /> “Asathoma Sadgamaya”Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-81857342226910580162009-06-05T01:36:00.001-07:002009-06-05T01:36:49.249-07:00. BujangasanaIn the previous asana the near portion of the backbone was give a bend. By this asana the upper portion of the backbone is given a bend. The correct position of this asana will look like a serpent raising its head.<br /><br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />1. Place a blanket folded lengthwise.<br />2. Lie down on the blanket gently facing the ground.<br />3. Give a relaxed condition of the body.<br />4. Place the hands on the sides, palm facing the ground.<br />5. Raise the head and chest.<br />6. It will be noticed that the backbone is given a backward curve at the beginning portion.<br />7. Gently come to the original position.<br /><br />Do like this some six or seven times. In the previous position the legs and the head was raised but in this only the head is raised.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Fruit of Asana<br /><br />All forms of diseases of the generative organs will be cured. Hunchback will be cured. This will keep the Kundalini Sakthi to raise up. Since the intestines are pressed the undigested food is moved towards anus.<br /><br />For young girls this asana is good. In the growing period the uterus will become strong. Pregnant ladies should NOT DO THIS ASANA.<br /><br /><br /> “Om Tat Sat”Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-35117337000287476422009-06-05T01:35:00.001-07:002009-06-05T01:35:59.455-07:00SalabasanaIf this asana is performed correctly, it will look like a grass-hopper. This can be taken as a simple asana.<br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />1. Place a soft blanket folded length-wise.<br />2. Lie down on it facing the ground.<br />3. Place the hands on the sides close to the body or just below the belly as it suits you.<br />4. Have the body firm.<br />5. Breathe gently and retain the breath. At this stage raise both the legs. In the initial stage it will be possible to raise the legs just to a space of about twenty centimeters or so.<br />6. At this stage raise the head and up to chest region.<br />7. Coming to the normal position exhale.<br />8. This can be repeated some five or ten times according to the time available.<br /><br /> Fruit of Asana<br /><br />Undigested food will be moved towards anus. Thus constipation will be removed. Kidneys, pancreas will function normally.<br /><br /><br /> <br /> “Om Shri Shanmukaya Namah”Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-7133662425736209242009-06-05T01:34:00.000-07:002009-06-05T01:35:22.605-07:00Ardha MatsyendrasanaThere is a story about this asana. By the grace of Lord Siva fish became a yogi by the name of Matsyendra.<br />In the asanas described in the previous chapters the spine was curved forward and backward. By this asana the spine is twisted sideways. If we closely observe the domestic animals like dog or cat every time they get up after sleep they twist the backbone to a great extent. Some times they lid down and twist the body several times.<br />Nature has taught them this lesson to make the spinal bone flexible. Even when they are sleeping the dog or the cat stretch the four legs and lie on the side. The elephant will always be moving the trunk and legs. Elephant will rarely be steady. I presume that this motion also a form of pose suitable to the body and make it in a fit condition.<br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />1. Spread a blanket and sit on it in the usual way.<br />2. Bend both the legs.<br />3. Move the left leg and bring the foot near the generative organ.<br />4. Bend the right leg and bring it near the beginning of the left thigh.<br />5. In this position the right leg knee portion will almost be in a vertical position.<br />6. Place the left palm in the left knee joint after bringing the hand clos to the outer portion of knee.<br />7. Making a twisting the backbone bring the right hand to the back as far as possible.<br />8. In the same way do with the other position.<br />Some fat persons may find it difficult to take the hands towards back. Do it as far as possible.<br /><br /> Fruit of Asana <br /><br />This enables to raise the Kundalini Sakthi. Muscular pain will go away. Spinal nerves portion gets more blood circulation. Backbone becomes flexible.<br /><br /><br /> “Om kethu “Moorthaye Namah”Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-35782868185709441462009-06-05T01:33:00.002-07:002009-06-05T01:34:20.433-07:00MayurasanaThe word “Mayura” means Peacock. Since this asana looks like a peacock the name is Mayurasana. The ancient Rishis have observed nature, animals, birds and creatures living in water so closely that their pose if practiced for man will give special benefits. The bats rest with head down. Monkeys catching hold of a twig hand down raising the head. Thus many asanas have some sort of similarity with the poses of several creatures.<br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />This also comes under the category of difficult asana.<br />1. Spread a soft blanket.<br />2. Place a cushion or a pillow on one end of the blanket.<br />3. lie down on the blanket, the cushion being near to the head.<br />4. In this position the toes will be on the ground.<br />5. Bend the hands at elbow and place the palms facing the ground.<br />6. Bring the elbows near the naval region.<br />7. Gently raise both legs from the ground.<br />8. Raise the head also.<br />9. The whole weight of the body is on the elbows. Since the naval region is almost the central point for the body there will be equal distance on the two sides.<br />10. However, if you happen to fall down there is cushon so that the nose may not be hurt.<br />11. Avoid spectacles during Asana.<br />12. If it is not possible to raise both the legs begin with the raising of one leg at the initial stage.<br />13. Come to the original position slowly.<br />14. A period of ten or twenty seconds is enough for normal person in the early stage.<br /><br /><br /> Fruit of Asana<br />In a few seconds the entire body gets freshness. Indigestion will be removed. All kinds of liver troubles will be cured. This enables the Kundalini Sakthi to raise.<br /><br />Note:- There is a sub type in this asana, which is described as Lolasana. This is easier than mayurasana. According to my physical frame this is my favourite asana. The procedure is rather simple also. Sit on Padmasana and lie down.<br />As in Mayurasana, place the elbows on the naval region. Raise the head and the legs in Padhmasana. Here the chance of falling down is not likely but cushion may be placed to protect the nose. The benefits of Mayurasana are got fully by this also.<br /><br /> “Om Raghu Moorthaye Namah”Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029417018102469883.post-47023226062383074542009-06-05T01:33:00.001-07:002009-06-05T01:33:44.337-07:00HalasanaThis asana gives a backward bend to the backbone. As the name goes, the pose looks like a plough.<br /><br /> Procedure<br /><br />1. Spread a soft blanket.<br />2. Lie down on it in the usual way.<br />3. place both hands on the sides in the usual way, palms facing the ground/<br />4. Raise both the legs evenly without bending when the legs are raised the hands should not be taken from the ground.<br />5. Making a curve of the spine bring the toe towards the ground away from the head.<br />6. Bring the legs further so that the toes touch the ground.<br />7. Breathe slowly during asana.<br />8. then come to the original position.<br /><br />This asana can be practiced in three stages. At the first stage raise the legs half way. Then in the second stage give a bend to the spine so that the toes are nearer to the ground. In the third stage touch the ground with the toes.<br /><br />There is another variety, which is rather difficult. As in pachamothasana hold the toes with the fingers.<br /><br /><br /> FRUIT OF ASANA<br /><br />The spinal region gets much benefit. This asana removes lethargy. Chronic constipation is removed. Wind trouble in stomach will go away. Liver trouble will be cured.<br /><br />Note:-<br />Due to physical shape, some may not be able to take the legs, towards back position. Such persons can adopt this easy way. After lying down raise both the legs to the possible extent giving a gap of two feet or so from the ground. Then bring the legs to the original position. Repeat this same six or eight times. This form of practice will enable to bring the legs toward back.<br /><br /> “Om Saneeswaraya namah”Part Time Jobs Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889318233499537194noreply@blogger.com0