"You know it's going to hell when the best rapper out there is white and the best golfer is black."Charles Barkley
|
| |
Deep Breathing for Meditation or Yoga
Deep breathing is a great way of promoting relaxation and reducing stress. Yoga, meditation, martial arts, and trained voice are some disciplines that recognize the importance and effectiveness of deep breathing. Use the following deep breathing technique ...
Yoga And Arthritis: A Review
Yoga is an ancient Indian science and way of life, which influences the functioning of the brain and the rest of the body. Several studies have shown that the practice of yoga has a definite role in the promotion of positive health, including mental ...
Yoga in Practice: Excuses for Lack of Practice
At one time, or another, we all think, "Why am I here?" Sometimes we think, "Why do I even bother?" Thinking about giving up is a temptation for all of humankind, but we continue to pursue our goals just like our ancestors did. My wife, Marie, puts it ...
|
|
|
| |
Yoga has numerous benefits however, the benefits of yoga depends on how regularly you are practicing and also how you are practicing (example are you practicing only yogasana or also along with yogasana, you are combining it with pranayama, Scientific Relaxation and meditation. The benefit increases when you combine yogasana (physical exercise) with meditation, relaxation and Pranayama.
Laboratory studies show that Yogic meditation produces the 'relaxation response'. In physiological terms the Relaxation Response shows as a marked decrease in the breathing rate and in oxygen consumption, a lowering of the heart rate ,a decrease in blood pressure in meditators whose levels had been higher than normal, and the production during meditation of Alpha waves in the brain which are associated with mental relaxation."
Following are the benefits of yoga when practices regularly:
Flexibility and strength Yoga postures stretch and strengthen muscles and ligaments and put joints through their full range of movement. Good posture and better look You develop the postures which are beautiful to look at. Firm muscle tone, bright eyes and clear complexion contribute to the radiant appearance of the person. This, combined with good posture and grace of movement, makes for a pleasing outward appearance.
Breathe smoothly and efficiently Yogic breathing strengthens the diaphragm and encourages deeper, freer breathing.
Sleep well Scientific relaxation helps in sound sleep and refreshing the body and mind.
Concentrate well Yoga Posture, yogic breathing, relaxation and meditation all help to calm and still the mind. When your mind is calm and still you develop higher concentration for your work.
Cope well with stress The improvements to your health and the ability to relax deeply that come with yoga make you more resilient. Even in times of crisis you can learn to cope well without getting much stressed.Massaging of all organs of the body - It massages all the internal glands and organs of the body in a thorough manner.
Benefits of yoga for sports professionals
* Gentle hatha yoga can be used to lubricate joints and relax muscle tensions. * It can help in correcting muscle imbalances resulting from high impact training, strengthening the spine to prevent pain and injury. * Yoga can help to balance your lower body strength. Healthy movement requires less expenditure of energy, so you will have greater reserves to take longer, faster strides. * Standing yoga postures correctly align the knee. * Dynamic yoga develops stamina and upper body strength without tightness in the shoulders also prepares the cardiovascular system and muscles for peak performance. * Yoga and breath work can benefit the mind in competition to improve confidence and concentration.
Yoga therapy is also used in treating following ailments in our body system.
Bronchial Asthma Nasal Allergy High and low BP and Heart Diseases Anxiety and Depressive Neurosis
Long and short sight, astigmatism, and squint, initial stages of cataract and glaucoma Diabetes Obesity Migraine, Tension Headache Rheumatism and Arthritis Low Back pain. . Cancer and many more.
Please click here for reaching to Subodh Gupta website Subodh Gupta webSite and for blogSubodh Gupta blog
About the author:
Mr Subodh Gupta,is consultant with NIE The Times of India group (India's largest Media Group).He has been Interviewed by various TV channel channels in India and London. Mr Gupta has organized more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management.
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Low-key Manning key to success of Giants offense - Saratogian
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Dressed in every-day jeans with a simple gray fleece pullover, Eli Manning walked to the podium and started answering questions about the New York Giants’ NFC semifinal against the Philadelphia Eagles. Every answer seemed ...
What's so funny? Laughter Yoga -- really - WHAS 11
Some politicians start speeches with a good joke, and some priests even lead mass with good humor. And while people have laughed for ages, it was not until 1995 that something called Laughter Yoga started spreading around the world. Dr. Madan ...
Let it flow - South China Morning Post
A detoxification process need not mean weeks of misery and near starvation. In fact, most doctors would advise against such a regimen. But if you are in the process of ridding yourself of party and holiday-related toxins, the ancient practice of yoga ...
Alternative wellness activities becoming more popular - Daily Mining Gazette
HOUGHTON - When it comes to exercise, many Americans are looking outside the traditional types of activity. A survey released earlier this month by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that 38 percent of Americans have ...
Free class and Kirtan - Napa Valley Register
Join Ubuntu for a free all-levels community class, taught by yoga and Pilates teacher, Julie Klutinoty. Kirtan, which is a call-and-response devotional singing lead by local group, Fountain of Grace, follows the class. Guests may attend each event ...
Community yoga catches on - News Herald
LYNN HAVEN — It may have been the most calming workout ever. More than 40 people, including athletes and grandparents, took part in a free community yoga class Saturday. At times members of the class displayed impressive flexibility and strength ...
Yoga For Absolute Beginners...Try This! (VIDEO) - Huffingtonpost.com
I've heard from several people that they want to start practicing yoga but don't know where to begin. It's no secret the benefits of yoga include but are not limited to a healthy body, calm mind, reduced stress, feeling of connectivity with self and ...
Yoga Provides Unexpected Life Lessons - Huffingtonpost.com
Several months ago, I held a one-week pass to a popular fitness club in Manhattan. One of the many perks that this pass provided was access to the classes being offered at the club. I figured I had no better opportunity to give yoga a chance. When I ...
Unique Approach to Yoga Suits Athletes - Melodika.net
Football, hockey and basketball players don't beat down the doors of yoga studios. While athletes know greater flexibility aids performance, few embrace yoga's perceived traditions and lifestyle. A unique blend of fitness and yoga called YogaFit ...
Chennai's yoga centres - Chennai Online
L ooking for a lifestyle change, then yoga might well be your answer. An art that was practised millions of years ago in India, has now become a global phenomenon, and is now viewed as an alternate way of staying healthy. Chennai is home to the ...
|
