Monday, July 24, 2017

SYMPTOMS OF BLOCKED ROOT CHAKRA

SYMPTOMS OF BLOCKED  ROOT CHAKRA


      When the root chakra is blocked we often become spacey, frustrated with our work, and feel physical pain in our feet, knees, legs, hips and lower back.

Sexual drive is often extremely low or non existent as well and lack of self confidence is also commonly associated to a blocked or unhealthy root chakra. 

If you are feeling pain the lower extremities of your body this is usually a sign of root chakra blockage as it signifies you are not accessing the earths energy.
It can also manifest in health issues surrounding; anemia, cancer, heart disease, gynecological problems and drug addictions.

Concentrating on any one thing or performing mundane tasks such as balancing your checkbook are difficult and are often put off until the last possible moment.

Feeling of spaciness or being easily distracted is a sign of not being connected to the earths energy.

Constant worry and stress over your financial situation or sense of security with home and work is a symptom of root chakra blockage.

A feeling of helplessness,
unworthiness,
lack of self confidence or
unhappiness with your physical body are also signs and extreme blockage of your root chakra can lead to depression

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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

THIRD EYE CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS

         THIRD EYE CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS


I am in touch with my inner guidance.
I listen to my deepest wisdom.
I seek to understand and to learn from my life experiences.
I am wise, intuitive, and connected with my inner guide.

I nurture my spirit.
I listen to the wisdom of elders.
I trust my intuition.
I forgive the past and learn what was there for me to learn.
I forgive myself.

I love and accept myself.
I know that all is well in my world.
I am connected with the wisdom of the universe.
I am open to inspiration and bliss.
My life moves effortlessly.
I am at peace.
I am the source of my truth and my love

Monday, July 17, 2017

THROAT CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS

THROAT CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS


I am open, clear, and honest in my communication.
I have a right to speak my truth.
I communicate my feelings with ease. 

I express myself creatively through speech, writing, or art.
I have a strong will that lets me resolve my challenges.
I nourish my spirit through creativity.
I live an authentic life.

I have integrity.
I love to share my experiences and wisdom.
I know when it is time to listen.
I express my gratitude towards life.

I listen to my body and my feelings to know what my truth is.
I take good care of my physical body.
I am at peace.



Tuesday, July 4, 2017

WHAT IS NEEDED TO DO YOGA AT HOME

Essentials for Doing Yoga at Home 





Yoga matt and its qualities 
Other miscellaneous yoga essentials 


What You Need 


If you have learned yoga and you want to practice now at home without bothering about going in classes then, you must have some essentials at home which will help you in executing your yoga techniques more effectively and more properly. 

Yoga Matt and Its Qualities 

Matt is the first essential thing which you must have in home and there are certain qualities of good quality yoga matt. First of all it should be very comfortable and smooth.  

Thickness of matt also increases the comfort level but it will also increase the cost of matt. You can go with a medium thick matt for proper and healthy yoga practice.  

You also should think about the cleaning method of your matt because if you are involved in hot yoga exercises then, matt will definitely get wet and will need to be washed. So look for a matt which you can wash in your washing machine easily.  

Other Miscellaneous Yoga Essentials 

Other than yoga matt, you should also carry a yoga bag and this is important because I have seen people who practice yoga that they do not care about their matt and towel and other things but you should have a proper bag which can hold all of your yoga items properly because discipline is first step of yoga and if you are not disciplined even in execution of yoga then, how can you expect any discipline in your life through yoga.  

Some people will think that these essentials will cost them lots of money but believe it or not but all of the above items will not cost you more than $150. This is not a bog price to pay for proper execution of yoga in comfort of your house. So buy these accessories and exercise yoga at your home effectively.  








Monday, July 3, 2017

Benefits and Advantages of yoga

Benefits and Advantages of yoga 


 Increasing flexibility 
 Increased use of joints, ligaments and tendons
 Increased strength and weight management 
 Improved blood circulation 
 Detoxification 
 Stress relief and pain relief 
 Focus on present and inner peace 
 Yoga is beneficial for all age groups 
 Better breathing and body awareness 


The Precepts 


Yoga is taken as a physical remedy for many problems and especially for people, who tend to suffer from different health related problems like pain, stress, fatigue, sleeping disorder and other similar issues, yoga is perfect solution. It just needs a bit of practice and patience to see the results and initially, you can face some problems but as the time passes, you will learn the art of doing exercises properly and will start to relax after doing them. Following are the few advantages which you can get from yoga exercises.  

Increasing Flexibility 

Getting a flexible body is dream of almost every person but it is very tough to attain certain level of flexibility without proper exercise routine. All the exercises of yoga are based to increase stamina, flexibility and length of your muscles. I have seen people who started yoga when they were not even able to touch their foot toes but after some practice, they were able to bend their back completely without any trouble to touch their toes. Not only this but if you observe different poses of yoga then, you will know that it emphasis on certain parts of body which are almost ignored in daily routine but yoga exercises get these parts activated and makes them flexible to work.  

Increased Use of Joints, Ligaments and Tendons 

As I mentioned above that yoga increases flexibility and it is because of that long research of yoga positions. Every position is well-thought and wellconceived that you can activate your those parts of the body which are normally ignored for example, shoulder are a part of our body which can change our whole posture but we seldom do any exercise or certain movement which involved shoulders. In yoga, on the other hand, there are special postures which give stress and relax shoulder particularly and ultimately you make your shoulders strong and flexible.  

Increased Strength and Weight Management 

Yoga exercises help you in increasing the overall strength of all your body parts including your bones. This increased strength increases support for your whole skeleton. This is a great way to achieve a healthy and toned body. It not only increases the overall strength of your body but it also helps you in maintain your weigh because you have to practice different postures every day and in those postures, if your weight increases, you will notice it in very timely manner.  

Improved Blood Circulation 

Yoga is recommended for patients who have increased blood pressure or even low blood pressure. There are different poses and exercises for both of these purposes. It regulates blood in a more proper way because the positions which are practiced in yoga are very precise and these positions make sure that every organ of the body comes in exact position which makes the job for the heat easier. It circulates the blood more easily and more properly. 

Detoxification 

In yoga, muscles are stretched very gently and in some techniques massage are done and these techniques ensure proper blood flow in whole body which also works as detoxification of body. All the undesired secretions are effectively removes from the body because everything works in order.  

Stress Relief and Pain Relief 

Cortisol is a substance in our body which controls the amount of stress and it is seen that all the yoga exercises help to reduce the amount of cortisol in human body which ultimately limits the effects of stress on our body. In ancient times, yoga exercises were used to cure different kinds of pain and in some parts of the world, some expert yogis still practice this technique of lowing and getting rid of pains.  

Focus On Present and Inner Peace 

Inner peace is a thing which is very rare in this materialistic world and through practice of yoga you can get this rare quality in yourself. Along with physical health, improving mental health is also a future of yoga exercises because it creates a harmony between thoughts, mind and actions of our body. It allows you to converge and focus your thoughts on one purpose of your life. It avoids all the distractions and enables your mind to think very clearly about the success.  

Yoga is Beneficial for All Age Groups 

If you observe yoga techniques then, you will notice that these techniques are not specific for any age group because some of these are very easy and some of them are complex which shows that people from any age group can practice these techniques and get results. Infact, as you keep on getting older, you master the art of yoga and all the skilled and prominent masters of yoga are very old aged people who have got all the control over these techniques and they are now teaching these techniques to their ancestors.

 Stamina increases with practice and people who have been practicing these techniques from young ages can become master of these arts in their older age. Better Breathing And Body Awareness When you keep on practicing yoga for longer periods of time then, you get a sense of awareness about your body and you know exactly what is going on inside your body. This helps you in identifying any faults and disorders very early in stage which helps to get rid of that disorder early. With better breathing techniques, you feel comfortable and there are techniques in yoga which can enable you to attain relaxation in minutes. These techniques do not require any particular environment or timing and you can execute them even in your office chair to relax yourself.




ADVANCE LEVEL YOGA POSES

ADVANCE LEVEL YOGA POSES




I have described some basic poses which are for beginners and now I am going to teach you some advanced poses which are for pro yogis.  
The bridge yoga pose
The plough yoga pose 
The forward bend yoga pose 
The locust yoga pose: 
The bow yoga pose 
The half spinal twist yoga pose 


Expert Positions (advanced poses)


Once you have progressed from beginner’s level to a higher level then, you need to change your poses and exercise some advanced poses because these poses will be more effective on you and you will not feel any trouble in implementing these advanced poses.  

The Bridge Yoga Pose 

This pose is a difficult pose and it is practiced when you are coming out of shoulder pose. To execute this pose perfectly, you need a very strong spine. If you are weak from your back then, you do not need to execute this pose as it can hurt your back.
  
The Plough Yoga Pose 

This is another advanced pose which is for those people who have developed supreme kind of flexibility and strength in their muscles by practicing all the other ordinary poses of yoga. You can search internet and you will find exact pictures depicting this pose and you can execute it at your own after wards.  

The Forward Bend Yoga Pose 

This is another very difficult pose and in order to execute it you need to hold the toe ends of your feet for several deep breaths. This is also dangerous for people with any back problems because your back will suffer a full bend and if you have slight problem in your back then, it will invoke that problem.  

The Locust Yoga Pose 

This is another very tough pose but the difficulty is not in executing it but in holding it for several minutes and as usual, it also needs a very strong back. You should practice on basic poses and develop your back muscles to execute these poses effectively.  

The Bow Yoga Pose 

This yoga pose is just for expert yogis because it is difficult to execute and even more difficult to hold. You need tons of stamina and back strength which comes from years of practice. If someone challenges you to execute this pose then, you should think twice before accepting the challenge.  

The Half Spinal Twist Yoga Pose 

As it is evident from the name that it requires your spine to get twisted and to twist your spine, you need a back like rock which should never bother you in any position.  


These are some of the yoga poses which are very difficult to execute and if you have noticed something that all of the above mentioned poses require very strong back.  They involve your back in the process somehow which demands that you should practice on regular and easy poses and develop your back so much that you can execute these advanced poses of yoga.  








Poses of Yoga for Beginners

Poses of Yoga for Beginners 



In this chapter, I will demonstrate different poses of yoga which you can practice easily.  

Basics of yoga 
 The candles pose 
 Mouse pose 
Dog pose  
Cobra pose 
 Peacock pose 
Mountain pose 
 Butterfly pose 
 Birds pose 
Fish pose 
 Do nothing doll 


Positions 

As I mentioned above that hathe yoga which is also called yoga os poses is very famous in the west, so in this chapter, I will tell you some of the basic and also some advanced poses which are exercised in yoga. Before learning these poses, you should learn some safety tips as well because if you exercised these poses in wrong way then, your body will get twisted and you may get hurt as a result.

• You need to be focused while practicing these moves and never think about anything else other that the move.  • Gentle approach should be applied because purpose of these moves is to gain comfort.  • Do not lose concentration and keep practicing.  • Try to observe the poses from pictures and try to perfect your angels. 

Basics of Yoga 

There are three things which are basic ingredients for learning yoga and these three things are breathing, movement and focus. If you can master and control these three things then, you will be able to learn yoga very fast. Deep breathing is the key and more deeply you breathe, more oxygen you will provide to your muscles and they will be able to adopt the technique.  Holding to these difficult poses need a strong body and physical health. You need to be very fit to exercise these poses effectively. You need to make your body very flexible to adopt difficult angels easily. Focus will give you 
enough power to harmonize both breathing and movement which will create an inner peace for you.  

The Candles Pose 

In this pose, you have to kneel on your shines and sit on your heels. Pressing your palms and heels together in front of your chest and taking a deep breath is the exact way to do it. You can repeat this pose 3-4 times easily.  

Mouse Pose 

Kneeling on your shines and sitting back on your heels is start of this pose. Bring chest close to your thighs and let your forehead rest on the floor. Stretch your arms behind you and let them relax. Relax all of your muscles and lay down in same position for some time. This is basically muscle relaxing pose. 

Dog Pose 

This is an advanced pose which starts from standing on both your arms and legs. Curl your toes and list your hips straight towards ceiling. In this position, you should look like in a V opposition. Your head should be hanging down to observe your own legs. You can learn this by watching a dog stretching after a nap. This pose allows you to strength all of your bones and muscles equally.  


Cobra Pose 

Lay down on your tummy with your legs straight. Place your arm on either sides and try to lift your chest as high as possible without moving your legs from straight position. Keep the shoulders wide and with an open chest, try to lift it even higher by pressing your hands on the floor. Your head should be straight with the shoulders and this pose can help you to relax your chest muscles as well as shoulders.  

Peacock Pose 

Sit up tall by widening your legs as wide as possible. Placing hands in front of you and pressing them to widen your shoulders will get you in this pose. This pose is little difficult to adopt but try and hold it for 5 deep breaths.  

Mountain Pose 

Stand straight up with your feet very close to each other. Bend your neck and look straight up in the ceiling. Let your arms relax on either sides and try to lift your chest. In this position, your head, shoulders and hips should be aligned. This pose is easier and you can hold this pose for 5-10 deep breaths.  

Butterfly Pose 


Sit by keeping the soles of your feet together. Rest your hands on your shoulders and lift and spread elbows wide. Flap your arms and legs gently like butterfly. You can repeat this process 15-20 times easily.  

Birds Pose 

In standing position, get your arms behind you and try to lift yourself on toe end of your feet. Be careful because most of the people fall while attempting this posture and you should rise up as much as you can and as soon as you start to lose balance, stop in that position and hold that position for 3-5 deep breaths.  

Fish Pose 

Lie down on the floor with your legs straight. Place your elbows on either sides and lift your chest with help of elbows as high as you can. Head should be very still and should rest on the floor. This is also a difficult pose and you should hold it for not more than 3 deep breaths.  

Do Nothing Doll 

Lie on your back in normal position and your arms open and palms facing skies. This is a total relaxing position and normally it is practiced at the end of all poses. Just close your eyes in this pose and try to relax. Think of yourself as a doll which has nothing to move. Stay in this pose for 5-8 minutes in the end of your your yoga session.





Basics of Yoga for Beginners

Basics of Yoga for Beginners 




You will learn some basic stuff and techniques of yoga and if you have never attempted yoga exercises before then, you can start from this.  
Check your physical health status 
Concentrate on just yourself
Make your mind for physical as well as mental exercises 
Choosing appropriate yoga class  
Commitment is necessary 
Try to find pleasure and fun in yoga classes 


The Beginning 


If you are planning to start practice of yoga then, you must know about certain things and in fact if you say more precisely then, there are 6 major things which you must know. These things are listed below and read them carefully for proper implementation of yoga exercises and techniques.  

Check Your Physical Health Status 

This is basic thing to know about your physical ability. Though the starting work of yoga will not be very tough and anyone can execute it perfectly but as the time passes and you advanced in these techniques, these will keep becoming tougher.  

In order to adopt yoga properly, you should have your physical checkup before starting yoga and make sure that you do not execute any techniques which your body does not allow you to do. In this physical checkup, if you find out that you have certain disorder or weakness in some muscle then, you can change your routine accordingly.  

Concentrate On Just Yourself 

When you join certain yoga learning classes then, you will come across wide range of people and some of them will be way ahead of you in practicing yoga but this should not discourage you from your cause instead, take these classes as personal development area where everyone is responsible for him or herself.  
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If someone is ahead of you then, this means he or she has practiced more than you and not because he or she is better than you. So concentrate on just yourself and make sure that you are on the right path.  

Make Your Mind For Physical As Well As Mental Exercises 

Some people have this misconception that yoga is all about physical exercise but this is not entirely true because yoga is about practicing mental exercises as well. You will always have to prepare yourself for that and believe in the fact that yoga is about 50 percent physical and 50 percent mental stamina. It is to create a harmony between your mind and your body. This harmony will need some struggle and hard work to be achieved.  

Choosing Appropriate Yoga Class 

There are different techniques available for executing in yoga and you need to select one which suits your mood. There are techniques like breathing techniques, mental exercises and even in some cases, laughing is also used to increase strength.  

You should do your research about all these techniques and select the one which you think is most interesting for you and you will do it from your heart. Never choose your yoga technique by looking at your friend because he or she may have different interest and this can lead to discouragement.  

Commitment is Necessary 


Commitment is very necessary in yoga like any other exercise plan because if you keep on changing the technique or you keep missing the classes then, it will disturb the whole schedule and instead of giving you relief and relaxation, this may lead you to unbalanced physical level which can be dangerous. In order to gather most advantage out of yoga, you need to be very consistent about your approach.  

Try To Find Pleasure and Fun in Yoga Classes 

This is most crucial thing for making your yoga practice very fruitful and effective that you need to enjoy your yoga classes instead of taking them as burden and forcing yourself to go down and practice, you should have a fun attitude and you should wait for these classes to start throughout the day. This approach can change the whole effect of yoga practice and you can see the results by adopting this approach.  


Sunday, July 2, 2017

THE SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGY OF THE CHAKRAS

The Spiritual Psychology of the Chakras


The Window to the Soul: Chakras, auras, subtle bodies and energy healing have become common topics of discussion. What once was considered esoteric or fringe spirituality has become increasingly mainstream. In line with this more people are developing a new awareness of their own body energy – some from a desire for inner growth, others from a scientific (quantum physics) perspective and still others from a renewed sense of the sacred.

Much of the language and teaching about energy is not new. Throughout the ages many cultures have described energetic connections between the mind, body and spirit. Chinese medicine relies on energy meridians that correspond to psycho-physiological states. Vedic scholars, centuries ago described the seven energy centres of the body (chakras) from a spiritual context. It is interesting to note that the qualities, attributes and characteristics of the chakras have continued to be described with often surprising coherence among widely differing cultures and religious traditions over centuries of time.

More recently, esoteric philosopher/scientists such as Alice Bailey, Anodea Judith and Carolyn Myss have sparked a renewed interest in the physical, psychological and spiritual interaction of the chakras. They describe the chakras as having not only physical landmarks, nerve meridians and specific endocrine glands associated with them, but also unique psychological attributes, emotional issues and spiritual qualities.

To some degree, most people already have an intuitive, culturally defined sense of the spiritual psychology of the chakras. Visual artists, for instance paint “halos” of energy to represent the crown chakras of spiritual teachers or mystical individuals. We are familiar with euphemisms that tend to locate energy in particular areas of the body. We speak of having a “broken heart” and feel actual pain in the chest when we lose someone we love (heart chakra). We criticize others for being “unrooted”, or “pulling the rug out from under us” (root chakra). When a situation threatens our self-confidence we feel “butterflies in our stomach” (solar plexus chakra), and get a “lump in our throat” when grief remains unexpressed (throat chakra).

Scientists are now confirming these intuitive sensations from the perspective of quantum physics. They are able to measure the presence and speed of energetic vibrations within the DNA - the very vibrations that we intuitively sense as our chakras and that clairvoyants “read” when they scan the human energy field. Energy healers and medical intuitives believe that if one can manipulate these energies and somehow change their frequency or patterning it is possible that physical, emotional and spiritual healing effects might be observed.

For those who can clairvoyantly “see” energy, disease, distress and physical or emotional pain may show up as blockages, disruptions or cloudiness in the normal patterns of the chakra. Those who do energy healing can help pinpoint and identify these disruptions and train their clients to do the same. By developing an inner awareness of the chakras it is possible to begin a process that includes transforming and reconfiguring these energies. Additionally, by increasing awareness of the spiritual psychology of the chakras it is possible to help achieve a more balanced, energized and meaningful life.



HEART CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS

HEART CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS


I am open to love.
All love resides within my heart.
I deeply and completely love and accept myself.
I nurture my inner child.
I am wanted and loved.

I live in balance, in a state of gracefulness and gratitude.
I love the beauty of nature and the animal world.
I forgive myself.
I am open to love and kindness.
I am grateful for all the challenges that helped me to transform and open up to love.

I am connected with other human beings.
I feel a sense of unity with nature and animals.
I accept things as they are.
I am peaceful.



SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS


I love and accept myself.
I stand up for myself.
I am strong and courageous. 
I am worthy of love, kindness, and respect.
I choose the best for myself.
I express myself in a powerful way.
I am proud of my achievements.
I honor my self.
I choose healthy relationships.
I am authentic.
I direct my own life.
I appreciate my strengths.
I feel my own power.
I am free to choose in any situation. 
I seek opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.
I am at peace with myself.

 

SACRAL CHAKRA AFFIRMATION

SACRAL CHAKRA AFFIRMATION


I love and enjoy my body.
I have healthy boundaries.
I am open to experiencing the present moment through my senses. 

I am passionate.
I feel pleasure and abundance with every breath I take.
I nourish my body with healthy food and clean water.
I know how to take care of my needs.
I value and respect my body.

I am open to touch and closeness.
I allow myself to experience pleasure.
My sexuality is sacred.

Emotions are the language of my soul.
I take good care of my physical body.
I am at peace.




 

Branches of Yoga

Branches of Yoga 



There are total six branches of yoga which you can adopt and in this chapter, I will tell you about all of those 6 branches in detail.

 Hatha yoga 
 Bhakti yoga 
 Raja yoga 
 Jnana yoga or yoga of mind
 Karma yoga 
Tantra yoga 

As I mentioned above that Yoga was originated from Indians and it is a very ancient art with lots of skills and complexities involved. If you think that yoga is just about posing your body in difficult positions then, you are mistaken because there are different branches of yoga which are listed below.  

Hatha Yoga 

Hatha yoga is also called yoga of postures and it is most famous branch of yoga in west which you must have seen. In this branch, body is twisted in different difficult and easy postures. The basic emphasis of this branch is to achieve peace through physical exercises, breathing techniques and mediation. Basic purpose of this yoga branch is to achieve better health along with spirituality.  

This is the easiest branch as well because it does not take too much time from your busy routine and you can learn and master this art along with your daily work. You can easily adjust your schedule to practice and your daily routine will not be disturbed with this yoga branch.  

Bhakti Yoga 

Bhakti yoga is not very popular in the west but it is most practiced branch of yoga in India. This involved spirituality more than physical gestures and it revolves around heart and divine. You have to choose a path which suits 


your hear desires most and then, you have to see everything and everyone through that path. Bhakti yoga allows you to develop your faith in something and they take that faith to that level where it can tell you the exact way to catch.  

Raja Yoga 

Raja yoga is also called yoga of self-control. Even though self-control is characteristic of almost every yoga branch but this branch pays special attention to self-control. Most of the people who practice this branch of yoga are members of some religious prestige. Raja yogi sees him as central and gives respect to everything around.  

The basic step in mastering self-control is to allow you to be discovered. Discipline learning is the basic characteristic of raja yoga and if your life is distracted and undisciplined then, you must practice raja yoga to gain control of your life and make it more disciplined. 

Jnana Yoga or Yoga Of Mind 

Jnana yoga which is also called yoga of mind deals primarily with human brain and it tends to control the intelligence of people. In this yoga people learn to integrate wisdom and intellect and with combination of these two, they try to create a perfect moment in their life when they never make wrong decisions. People who practice jnana yoga are very open minded and they keep learning about other religions, professionals, in order to expand 


their knowledge as they believe that expanding the knowledge expands their mental and intellect strength.  

Karma Yoga 

Karma yoga believes that you can make your future better by doing kind and selfless deeds in the present. It also believes that if your present is uncertain and hard then, it is the result of your past deeds.  

Yogis, who practice karma yoga, do selfless help of other people, in order to make sure that their kindness to other people will make their future a better place. Karma yoga changes their whole concept of good and evil which changes their internal soul and makes them a better person with a bright destiny.  

Tantra Yoga 

Tantra yoga is the yoga of rituals but most of the times; it is misunderstood by many people because they rename it as sex yoga. Sex is just another part of this yoga but this is not all about tantra yoga. Yogis who practice tantra yoga possess certain qualities like purity, humility, devotion, dedication to his Guru, cosmic love and some others. 


These are all the branches of yoga but there are some misconceptions also there about yoga for example some people say yoga is a religion but it is not. Yoga is just a way to make your life better and integrate peace in your life. It helps you to achieve a better life with more control over your mind, thoughts and actions. Yoga is also taken as just an exercise to keep your body fit which is true to some extent but it is not the whole concept of yoga. Exercise and physical health is just small portion of yoga but the higher aim of yoga is lot more sacred and important.  



The Basics Introduction to Yoga

Introduction to Yoga 

The Basics 

Yoga is basically an ancient knowledge of body which originated from Indians and it is more than 500 years old. The basic word of yoga is originated from a Sanskrit word “yuj” which means to unite or to integrate two things. Yoga is exercised and practiced to unite your body with your spirit or you can make it easier and say that the reunion of person’s own consciousness and universal consciousness is achieved through yoga.  

Ancient people, who practiced yoga, believed in the fact that in order to achieve internal peace, a person must integrate and unite his mind, body and spirit. Without this reunion, person can never achieve internal peace.  

This is very dense and difficult process to unite all three of the above because you need extraordinary control over your emotions, intelligence and actions. Yugis developed some easy and short cut ways to achieve balance between intelligence, emotions and actions and this balance was dependent upon three basic things that were exercise, breathing and meditation. These three things are thought to be the pillars of yoga.  

Exercise 

Human body is treated with lots of respect and care in yoga and this allows the yoga exercises to be very friendly and calming for body structure. Once you start practicing these exercises, then, you will see that there is no twist in these exercises and they are very basic poses which are formulated by yogis to develop peace within the body structure.  


Breathing Techniques 

Breathing techniques were included in this process because breathing is the source of life and when your source of life is out of order then, how can you expect to have harmony and order in your life.  

Breathing techniques help person to gain control over his whole body and his whole internal system as well. These techniques are little difficult to learn but yoga is all about practice and you can learn them by regular practice easily.  

Meditation Techniques 

Meditation is another thing which is necessary for yoga practice but there is some misconception involved about this technique and people think that their mind has to go blank for meditation.  

This is not the case because meditation is just another self-controlling technique which allows you to think more clearly and it harmonizes your thoughts and actions. All three of the above things are very necessary part of yoga and you have to learn all three of the above step by step. You can say these techniques are the stairs to master yoga.  

Most of the people become hesitant and say that they have never done any stretching exercise and they cannot learn the difficult poses of yoga but this is a wrong thinking. Yoga is for everyone who wants peace and harmony in his life. There is nothing in this world which is made and designed for 

specific people instead all humans have equal capabilities and everyone can practice and master yoga.  

You just need to concentrate very hard on these skills and integrate them in your life in such a way that they become your habit. There is a saying that you should make yoga so much important part of your life that you may forget to eat but you should never forget to practice yoga.  

This saying can tell you the importance of regularity in yoga. The first thing which yoga will give you will be a great looking and perfectly healthy body which everyone wants and after that later stages of breathing techniques and meditation appear.  


Saturday, July 1, 2017

CROWN CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS

CROWN CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS


I am part of the Divine.
I honor the Divine within me.
I seek to understand and to learn from my life experiences.
I cherish my spirit.
I seek experiences that nourish my spirit.
I listen to the wisdom of universe.
I trust my intuition.
I am open to letting go of my attachments. 

I live in the present moment.
I am
gratefull for all the goodness in my life.
I love and accept myself.
I know that all is well in my world.
I am connected with the wisdom of the universe.

I am open to divine wisdom.
My life moves with grace.
I am at peace.



Friday, June 30, 2017

ROOT CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS

       ROOT CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS


         I feel deeply rooted.
I am connected to my body.
I feel safe and secure.
Just like a tree or a star, I have a right to be here.

I stand for my values, for truth, and for justice.
I have what I need.
I am grounded, stable, and standing on my own two feet.

I nurture my body with healthy food, clean water, exercise, relaxation, and connection with nature.
I am open to possibilities.

I am grateful for all the challenges that helped me to grow and transform.
I trust in the goodness of life.

I make choice that are healthy and good for me.
I trust myself.
I love life.

Saturday, June 10, 2017

WHAT IS YOGA -INTRODUCTION OF YOGA-PATANJALI YOGA-MEANING OF YOGA(TYPES OF YOGA)

WHAT IS YOGA

Yoga means “union”. 
There is not one type of meditation which is “Yogic Meditation”, so here it is meant the several meditation types taught in the yoga tradition. 
Tradition of yoga goes back as far as 1700 B.C, and has as its highest goal spiritual purification and Self-Knowledge. 

The Yoga Sutras are built on a foundation of Samkhya philosophy and the Bhagavad Gita. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali prescribes adherence to eight "limbs" or steps (the sum of which constitute
The Eight Limbs of Raja Yoga.The eight "limbs" or steps are: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi.





Classical Yoga divides the practice into rules of conduct (yamas and niyamas), physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and contemplative practices of meditation (pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, samadhi).

The Yoga tradition is the oldest meditation tradition on earth, and also the one with the widest variety of practices
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Friday, June 9, 2017

FIRST CHAKRA YOGA


First Chakra 

The first chakra is the root chakra, called Muladhara in Sanskrit. The root chakra is believed to be located at the base of the spine at the tailbone in back, and the pubic bone in front which primarily consist of Perineum area.  The root chakra is closely related to one’s contact with the Mother Earth, improving our ability to be grounded into the earth plane. Muladhara is also the center of manifestation. When you are trying to achieve something in the material world, business or possessions, the energy to succeed is supposed to come from the first chakra. If this base chakra is blocked, an individual may feel fearful, anxious, insecure and frustrated.
A man’s sexual organs are located primarily in his first chakra, so male sexual energy is usually experienced primarily as physical. A women’s sexual organs are primarily in her second chakra, so female sexual energy is usually experienced primarily as emotional. Both chakras are associated with sexual energy.





First chakra located slightly outside the base of the spine.  Governed by the deity of innocence and wisdom. 
Mooladhara chakra guards the Kundalini which rests in the sacrum bone against wrongful entry of unholy intentions. 

Governs 2 physical functions of retention and excretion in the body.  Pressures on the elimination organs, such as constipation or diarrhoea causes tensions in the chakra. 
Regulates reproduction in many ways. 

Sexual 'liberation', adultery, perversions used in tantrism, lustful attention, constipation.
Occult practices and drugs

Main enemy of the Mooladhara is ‘lust’

The awakened Mooladhara chakra brings forth wisdom, innocence, strength of dedication, sense of direction
Such a personality is very auspicious and brings good luck of Divine bliss to his surroundings

Main quality of Mooladhara is ‘innocence’

Innocence is the quality by which we experience pure, childlike joy, without the limitations of prejudice or conditionings. Innocence gives us dignity, balance, and a tremendous sense of direction and purpose in life. It is nothing but simplicity, purity and joy. 



Thursday, June 8, 2017

SECOND CHAKRA YOGA VIDEO


SECOND CHAKRA

 Second chakra is the Svadhisthana – often referred to as the sacral. It is located two inches below the navel around area of Clitoris in women/ Base of Penis in men). This chakra is believed to hold the basic needs for sexuality, creativity, intuition, and self-worth. It also denotes friendliness, creativity, and emotions. It is also believed to govern a person’s  sense of self-worth, his/her confidence in his/her own creativity, and his/her ability to relate to others in a friendly way.







The second chakra is the chakra of creativity, pure attention and pure knowledge. It is the one which connects us to the inner source of inspiration, and enables us to experience the beauty around us. 

The pure knowledge given by this chakra is not mental, but it is direct perception of the Reality, that can be felt in our palms and indicates our subtle blockages. Also this is the center of pure, steady attention and power of concentration. 

Governs the functions of the kidneys, the lower part of the liver, the pancreas, the spleen, the instestines


Breaks down the fat particles in the abdomen region to replace the grey and white cells in the brain, thus regenerating the capacity of thinking 
Hence, excessive thinking exhausts the sun channel and is a drain on this chakra, making it weak. 

Too much excessive thinking, planning and futuristic attitudes and tendencies also cause the right side of the chakra to be affected. 
When we think too much, this center gets drained of energy and diseases like diabetes or blood cancer can occur when this chakra goes completely out of balance. 
Alcohol affects the Swadisthan chakra because the seat of our attention is not just in the head but also in the liver. 

The Quality of the left Swadisthan is pure, Divine knowledge. Therefore, the left Swadisthan is affected if a person seeks the Supra-conscious knowledge (such as ‘special healing powers’, clairvoyance) or knowledge of the ‘dead’. (such as mediums, spirits)

A creative personality with sense of aesthetics. Many ‘enlightened’ poets, musicians, artists have a clear and awakened Swadisthan chakra.
Has the knowledge and the inspiration of Reality.
Pure attention, pure concentration and ability to absorb new learning easily 
Able to come up with abstract thinking

Main quality of this chakra is ‘creativity’
Main enemy of this chakra is ‘excessive thinking and anger’


        Sanskrit name: Manipura (lustrous gem)
Element: Fire
Color: Yellow
Shape: Triangle (downward-pointing)
Petals of the lotus: Ten
Seed sound: Ram
Vowel sound: Ah
Rights: To act
Endocrine gland: Adrenals, pancreas
Physical association: Digestive system, liver, gall bladder
Psychological function: Will
Identity: Ego identity
Developmental stage: 18 - 42 months(14-21Years)
Challenge: Shame
Planets: Sun and Mars
Incense: Saffron, musk, sandalwood



Herb: Cinnamon, ginger
Crystal-Tiger Eye

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