YOGA-THE WAY OF LIFE [BY BALWANTSINGH BISHT]

 YOGA-THE WAY OF LIFE.

The human, in the past, has some techniques in life to attain his/her goal in life. For this, he maintained his health and achieved his target. He worked hard day and night for food. He has to survive in nature. The Bhagavad Gita defines YOGA, as equanimity at all levels which may also be taken as the perfect state of health where there is physical homeostasis and mental equanimity giving rise to a healthy harmony between the body and mind. Yoga is a holistic and integral science of life dealing with the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of the individual and society. The segments of Yoga deals with Pranayama, Dhyana, and many other Yogic Exercises which cure our diseases. It is like  Yogic Insurance in life.

PRANAYAMA---A YOGIC BREATHING

Pranayama, also known as yogic breathing is the method of silencing the breath. Prana has been defined as the air which flows through the body. Pranayama is made up of three parts:

•  controlled inhalations, 
• controlled exhalations and
•  holding of the breath.

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 When you do all three parts, it is called sahita, while doing only the holding breath without the other two is called kevala. You should start with sahita till kevala comes into being. This is a technique that controls all that is associated with prana. Our breathing is made of two acts of inhalations and exhalations. These acts are followed in cycles where inhalations and exhalations succeed each other, where you take in air into the lungs and then release some of it back from the lungs. In between the inhalation and exhalation, there is a short gap that usually escapes our attention. This act is called respiration and is usually completed in four seconds in the resting phase.

YOGA THE WAY OF LIFE

YOGIC BREATHING

 We usually respire nearly fifteen times a minute. You can take in about 400 cubic centimeters or 0.4 liters in a minute. When you do deep inhalations, you take in additional 1.6 liters of air and 2 liters in all. At the time of deep exhalations, you throw out all these 2 liters of air but still your lungs contain another 1.5 to 2 liters of air. Thus, the total lung capacity of the human body for a normal individual is about 5 liters. The amount of air that you can exhale through deep exhalation after a deep inhalation is called as Vital Capacity. Dividing this number by the weight of the body gives you the Vital Index, which shows the capacity to breathe as well as the vitality of the body and its efficiency in the body's functions. Regular practice of yogic breathing has been shown to increase yogic breathing. This raises the vitality of the body and efficiency of the bodily functions.

Yoga For Beginners – FOLLOW THE TECHNIQUES.

If you currently do yoga or are considering indulging in it then you need to know these techniques. Yoga is a great way to maintain health in your life. You can do yoga about anywhere from home to with an instructor in the gym. But, you must know these techniques or you might not be maximizing your outcome from your yoga workouts. If you are doing yoga, there are some yoga techniques you need to understand and apply. No one can run away and be free from major illnesses so the best way to get away with it is to exercise in order to maintain good health. Yoga is considered to be the most effective way to stay fit and healthy. The best thing about it is you can have it at home or anywhere you want it. You also buy your time because you can do it any time of the day. a lot of people prefer doing yoga to maintain a good and healthy life. Fitness is important in doing yoga.

BREATHING EXERCISE

 

YOGA TECHNIQUES.

Yoga techniques are helpful in maintaining good organs and other parts of the body such as the muscles, joints, glands, tissues and vital organs. These are the main focus of setting yoga techniques. Here are some yoga techniques that you can practice during your yoga session. Despite your busy schedule or the crowded place you stay at, keeping up with these yoga techniques will help you go through it. The five yoga techniques include:

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1- posture,

2- relaxation, 

3-meditation,

4- deep breathing and

5- movement of joints.

 Each technique has its own role and function. The movement of joints is called the ‘sandhichalana’. This is one of the yoga techniques that focus on the joints. The joints undergo full movements which include the movement of the hands, movement of the neck and the movement of the lower limb. In relaxation, there are some yoga techniques that will deepen your concentration and prevent your attention to be drawn easily. Rather, now withdraw at all. The Hong-Sau is a Yoga technique that helps and focuses on the latent powers of your concentration. This technique helps you to release thought and fight all distractions s that you can concentrate on the problem you are targeting. 

This helps you to develop Divine Consciousness which is from within. The Aum Technique expands your awareness which is beyond the limitations that your body and mind create. This helps you maintain a powerful meditation and gives you to personal experiences of what Divine consciousness brings. There are some ancient yoga techniques that you can apply. Although there are a lot of yoga techniques to choose from, applying these techniques might not be easy for you especially if you are a beginner. 

YOGIC EXERCISE

CONCENTRATION AND AWARENESS.

In getting concentration during the yoga session, you can boost your awareness by thinking clearly of some creative ways on how you can be attentive in all situations. You should be able to figure out what makes you feel tense and how to release it. After a heavy day of work, you should find new ways on how to stay peaceful and calm. Concentration is your best tool and guide. The main objective of these yoga techniques is how to create your awareness for a satisfying relaxation. You should be able to find out how to effectively release the tension inside your body and where to release it. In order to do so, your mind, body, and spirit should be at a high level. Techniques are of course helpful but these are just a matter of front if you can't apply it. The best way still is to have your own yoga techniques that will help you go through the process successfully. Now that you know all that about yoga, you should get more out of your yoga workouts. These techniques are helpful, but it’s also great to have your own little twist on it, or your own techniques completely.

YOGA EXERCISES: PANACEA   FOR ALL PAINS

VIKRAM YOGA

Scoliosis is a condition in which a person has side-to-side spinal curves in addition to the normal curves through which the lower portion of the human back curves inwards. The most effective remedy for such a condition is Scoliosis exercises. Although many exercises help in reducing  Scoliosis-related problems, yoga is considered the best Scoliosis exercise. Yoga postures are helpful since they enable us to stretch our bodies. The most effective yoga exercises for the treatment of Scoliosis-related problems include the Crocodile twist, the Supine knee chest twist, the passive back arch, and the one leg up-one leg out posture. These exercises are very helpful in raising one's lowered shoulder and reducing back pain.

 The Passive back arch scoliosis exercise has been found to be helpful in not only reducing scoliosis-related pain but also the problems related to a condition called pectus excavatum (sunken chest). Pectus excavatum is generally caused due to tight muscles across one's chest and back and soft bones in the rib cage and spine. The One leg up and one leg out scoliosis exercise have been found to be very effective in reducing muscular tension in the legs. The Seated twist is a good remedy for the treatment of the thoracic twist. This exercise also helps to rectify the alignment of the body and is simple to perform. The Joint freeing series of scoliosis exercises are particularly helpful for people suffering from scoliosis with tight shoulder muscles. The Head to Knee pose helps in maintaining the alignment of the body and straightening of the spine. The spinal and the abdominal twists result in the stretching of muscles in the shoulder.

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