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Effects of Forward bend

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 30, 2011 at 2:00pm

Paschimottanasana reduces fat and helps digestion. So does Mayurasana.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

Shoulderstand, Plough and fish

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 29, 2011 at 2:00pm

Sarvanga, Hala and Ardhamatsyendra Asanas make the spine elastic. Sarvanga develops thyroid gland and bestows good health. It helps Brahmacharya and gives longevity.

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divine Life Society. Swami Sivananda was a self-realized Master and a very practical Guru. Following His teachings can lead you to the Absolute.

YOGA FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on January 29, 2011 at 9:02am

YOGA FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEPThe amount of sleep the body needs depends on Age. Babies can sleep as much as 15 to 16 hours, while children can sleep 10-12 hours. At the other extreme, elderly people rarely enjoy a sound unbroken sleep of more then 5 to 6 hours.Modern life bombards us with stimulation Television sets, cell phones, radios and late night parties are constantly reminding us to stay alert. Our early ancestors did not have these impediments to sleep. They did not have houses with dark

fighting stress with clapping yoga and laughter yoga

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on January 29, 2011 at 9:00am

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According to Acupressure, Jin-Shin-do & Sujok systems, our hands have points to cure all the diseases & pressing them give us relief very quickly, Clap yoga is the one dimension of it. It is an old tradition to clap while singing a song or bhajan. People acclimate their feeling with clap, Clap, which represents joy, can also keep us healthy.
To clap, we strike our palms with each other, forcefully, it activates those points & slowly we feel improvement in any of our diseases. We can see a good

OBSERVING FAST OR ROZA IS GOOD FOR HEALTH

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on January 29, 2011 at 8:55am

OBSERVING FAST OR ROZA IS GOOD FOR HEALTHIt is very necessary for the body to be healthy, beautiful, pure and disease free. When heavy work is done by the body, it starts getting laziness and needs rest. In the same way when our digestion system works continuously, it also needs rest. To give rest to the digestion system, observation of fast is necessary.

For the development of body system, fasting is the best. During the fasting time, the body uses its strength in cleaning its inner parts. Consi

Headstand - Shirshana

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 28, 2011 at 2:00pm

Sirshasana is the king of all Asanas. It strengthens the brain and the brain-centres and improves memory, and helps Brahmacharya.

Swami Sivananda lived 1887-1963. His teachings are as much inspiring today as they were half a century ago. A life in accordance to his inspiration can lead you to joy, love and highest realisation. Quotes from Amrita Gita copyright The Divine Life Society

Kriyas in Hatha Yoga

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 27, 2011 at 2:00pm

Dhauti (cleansing of stomach with a piece of cloth), Basti (drawing up of water through anus), Neti (cleansing of nostrils with the help of a thread), Nauli (manipulation of the abdominal muscles), Trataka (gazing on an object), Kapalabhati (a kind of Pranayama)—are the Shad Kriyas of Hatha Yoga.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda

HONEY ,PROPOLIS AND POLLEN

Posted by maria angelica sassone on January 27, 2011 at 12:00am

Among the products produced by the tireless efforts of the working bees, we find these three main contributions. These little friends of nature (and health) have given us for thousands of years some of therich foods, nutritious and valuable of all: honey, propolis and pollen.

Honey

The nectar that bees collect from flowers and plants in the field results in a delicious and nutritious honey full of properties and health benefits . The bees do work for a pound of honey is very admirable because they

How much time for Asanas and Pranayama

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 26, 2011 at 2:00pm

Spend half an hour daily in the practice of Asanas and Pranayama. This will give you health, vim, vigour and vitality. This will remove all diseases.

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divine Life Society. Swami Sivananda was a self-realized Master and a very practical Guru. Following His teachings can lead you to the Absolute.

Reguluarity in Hatha Yoga

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 25, 2011 at 2:00pm

Reguluarity in Hatha Yoga

Be regular in your practice. Regularity is of paramount importance.
Bath and Asanas
Wait for half an hour after finishing Asanas for taking a bath.

Taken from Amrita Gita, by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, 1887-1963. Copyright Divine Life Society, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh. More Informations: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video, Books by Swami Sivananda

The Three Nadis

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 24, 2011 at 2:00pm

Ida, Pingala and Sushumna are the three important Nadis in the body. Ida is the Chandra-Nadi. It cools the body. It flows through the left nostril. Pingala is the Surya-Nadi. It heats the body. It flows through the right nostril. Sushumna Nadi flows through both nostrils. It helps meditation. It is Agni-Nadi.

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one of the great Yoga Masters of the 20th Century who made Yoga available to a great public. Cop

SNORING? Just go through this article..

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on January 24, 2011 at 1:04pm

It has been proved that at least 45%of us snore at least occasionally. Snoring is caused by a temporary blockage of the breathing passages. The soft tissues of the mouth vibrate during snoring, but with apnea the tongue and other soft tissues periodically falls back and totally block the airway.Research has linked snoring to a broad range of cardio vascular problems, including hypertension, heart attacks, stroke and heart failure. Some time snoring leads to irritability, faulty memory, headaches

Sishyapoojita- the Most Revered Among Disciples

Posted by Mukundan P.R. on January 23, 2011 at 7:30am

Gurucharanam SaranamThe concept of ‘Sishyapoojita’ is an original contribution of Santhigiri Guruparampara to the spiritual fraternity. Sishyapoojita, meaning the worshipful among disciples is the highest accolade bestowed by Navajyoti Sri Karunakara Guru, the founder Guru of Santhigiri Ashram to the chain of spiritual authorities in Santhigiri Guruparamapara, Sishyapoojita Amrita Jnana Tapaswini being the foremost after the physical departure of the Founder Guru.Sishyapoojitha Amritha Jnana Tha

WARMING THE STOVE OF BODY BY SUNSALUTATION”

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on January 23, 2011 at 5:33am

WARMING THE STOVE OF BODY BY SUNSALUTATION”The Sanskrit name Surya here refers to the Sun and Namaskar means salutation. The sun provides life force to the whole creation. And the Sun symbolizes spiritual consciousness and, in the ancient times, was worshipped on the daily basis. In yoga, PINGLA NADI represents sun and moon represents IDA NADI.Sun salutation is a complete physical and Spiritual practice in itself for it includes asana, pranayama, mantra and meditation. All the 12 postures involv

If you miss an opporutunity,do not cloud your eyes with teares;keep your vision clear so that you will not miss the next one

Posted by VISHNU ER on January 23, 2011 at 5:27am

If you miss an opporutunity,do not cloud your eyes with teares;keep your vision clear so that you will not miss the next one

Moderation for Hatha Yoga

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 23, 2011 at 2:00am

Be moderate in eating and sleeping. Then alone can you have success in Hatha Yoga.

Taken from Amrita Gita, by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, 1887-1963. Copyright Divine Life Society, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh. More Informations: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video, Books by Swami Sivananda

Advice for practice of Hatha Yoga

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 22, 2011 at 2:00pm

Advice for practice of Hatha Yoga
Practise Yoga Asanas and Pranayama on an empty stomach in the early morning.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

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PRANAYAMA IS THE VITAL LINK BETWEEN THE ASTRAL AND PHYSICAL BODIES

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on January 22, 2011 at 5:46am

Breath is life. We can live for days without food or water, but deprive us of breath and we die in minutes. Pranayama – the science of breath control – consists of series of exercises especially intended to meet these needs and keep the body in vibrant health.This breath is recognized all over the world under different names. It is known as “Chi” in China, “spirit” in the Christian world and “Ki” in Japan. Breathing or respiration is the most vital process that provides the body the necessary ox

Health through Hatha Yoga

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 21, 2011 at 2:00pm

Attain good health through the practice of Yoga Asanas and Pranayama. Without good health, how can you earn, how can you succeed in any undertaking, how can you sit for meditation?

Sivananda

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divine Life Society. Swami Sivananda was a self-realized Master and a very practical Guru. Following His teachings can lead you to the Absolute.

USE OF YOGA IN TODAY’S LIFE

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on January 21, 2011 at 6:00am

USE OF YOGA IN TODAY’S LIFE
World is embracing yoga in a big way. Although it is still associated with the ascetics, its usefulness is being rediscovered by every body. Yoga can benefit us all and any one from the age of 8 to 80 can do it. Yoga is a great need of our time. Yoga means the Union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness. Yoga is preventive rather than curative and in no way is limited to race, religion, sex, age, caste or creed. Its practice prevents illness and hence i

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Effects of Forward bend

Shoulderstand, Plough and fish

YOGA FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

fighting stress with clapping yoga and laughter yoga

OBSERVING FAST OR ROZA IS GOOD FOR HEALTH

Headstand - Shirshana

Kriyas in Hatha Yoga

HONEY ,PROPOLIS AND POLLEN

How much time for Asanas and Pranayama

Reguluarity in Hatha Yoga

The Three Nadis

SNORING? Just go through this article..

Sishyapoojita- the Most Revered Among Disciples

WARMING THE STOVE OF BODY BY SUNSALUTATION”

If you miss an opporutunity,do not cloud your eyes with teares;keep your vision clear so that you will not miss the next one

Moderation for Hatha Yoga

Advice for practice of Hatha Yoga

PRANAYAMA IS THE VITAL LINK BETWEEN THE ASTRAL AND PHYSICAL BODIES

Health through Hatha Yoga

USE OF YOGA IN TODAY’S LIFE

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