Thursday, January 28, 2010

The Most Important Yoga Pose When You are on the Go:

While practicing yoga you might have come across thousands of different poses but obviously, it is not possible for us to do each one of them in a single go or even over a week. This is one thing that confuses almost all those who prefer doing yoga over other forms of exercises. No doubt every pose has its own health benefit, but one asana or pose that it most important is Savangasana, which we generally call shoulder stand.



One, it is very easy and second we all at some stage tried it and finally one things which makes me so sure about this asana is that you need not perform the difficult task of balancing your body on your head rather you can easily use your shoulders ,for this inverted posture.



The asanas has its importance because in such inversions, you try to balance yourself against your natural posture that is upside down, so it sends blood rushing to your brain and rejuvenates you instantly by replenishing each and every cell of the brain.



Though I emphasized on brain, the name of this asana says for itself that it is equally beneficial for all the body parts be it kidney, stomach, liver, pancreas etc.



Other benefits of this asana include relief from stress, and a better focused mind. On the other hand it improves all the systems of your body are it circulatory or digestive. If your thyroid gland does not function properly and also, if you suffer from constipation and intestinal problems, this asana is one stop solution for all your worries.



You can practice this pose with other poses and do not forget to combine the counter stretches too for better results.



Therefore if you are short of time for your yoga routine, all you can do is to practice savangasana with other types of stretches.



Monday, January 25, 2010

Benefits Of Shavasana

Yoga in itself is a great way to relax your body and rejuvenate your mind. But one of the asanas called shavasana is often considered the easiest of all the asanas. Yet if you look at the benefits of shavasana it is much more than just lying down and relaxing. Generally this relaxation asana is done after one has finished all the other asanas or it might also be advised to lie down in shavasana after few asanas has been performed at stretch. Shavasana is often done to finish your yoga session and offer complete relaxation to each and every part of your body. Though your body does not move at all, but your mind remains equally alert.




When you start with the shavasana, slowly you direct your mind towards each and every nerve and part of the body and instruct it to relax. As you mind is conscious and body relaxed it helps you to take in better amount of life energy. But there are certain rules that you must follow like your body and mind must be in coordination. When both your body as well as mind is without any motion, is helps you to attain better relaxing state. You can help yourself to reach this state by either following some instructions or some mantras etc.



Now looks at the benefits of this asana and you will be amazed to know how a simple asana like this can actually rejuvenate your entire systems including respiratory one also. By relaxing the entire systems in the body, it helps you to save life energy for proper functioning of the body. Beneficial for heart patients, shavasana relaxes your body to flush out any kind of stress and depression that might be accumulated in your body. In fact if you suffer from sleeplessness and headaches then also you can easily follow this asanas for better results. Since you like back in shavasana, just be careful if you have any kind of back related problems.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Benefits And Importance Of Bhujangasana

All the yoga asanas or the poses in yoga benefits one or the other body parts. While doing yoga we do different poses in series to offer its benefits to our entire body. Though all the asanas in yoga relieves stress from the body as well as mind, Bhujangasana especially has several positive effects on our body.



Bhujangasanas, as the name says portrays a snake raising its hood. In this pose we lift our chest and upper part of the body till the naval point while rest of the body remains on the floor. This raising of upper body symbolizes rising of snake hood. The movement itself has several gains ,but if you are doing the pose correctly along with proper breathing pattern, then nothing like it.



How much you can bend and stretch in this pose depends mainly on two factors, your age as well as how flexible you are. More you can stretch and bend better it is. Benefits of Bhujangasana includes health of your spine, as the movements in this pose makes sure that your entire back, stomach region as well as the reproductive organs gets properly stretched and massaged.



By doing this asana, you will not only save yourself from back problems but a long list of ailments such as irregularity in menstrual cycles, constipation, and leucorrhoea . And that's not the end of the story rather liver and all the adrenal glands too get equally benefited from Bhujangasana. It is important to note that even acute gas troubles and problems like slip discs which always haunted you can be easily resolved with these poses.



Monday, January 11, 2010

Secrets of Teaching Yoga

Teaching was never ever an easy task; in fact it requires lots of skills and capabilities to be a good teacher. In reality we all have the qualities to be good teachers because everyday we do something which leaves a message in the society either good or bad. But the main motive is to leave a good lesson which others can follow.



Especially if you are teaching yoga then you need to be even more responsible, since you know all the nitty-gritty of this amazing way of relaxation, that's why most of the teacher have ego problems. But remember, if you are too egoistic then it is unlikely that you will become a good yoga teacher or trainer.



So what are the qualities that you must be to become a good yoga teacher? Most important aspect is the ability to motivate your students. Not only give your students the knowledge you have but also motivate to perform even better than you.



Don't let your students to be just the students rather teach them in a way that even without your presence or without coming to your class they follow the routine religiously.



This is possible when you are capable enough to generate interest in them and let them know that yoga is not mere a regular exercise routine rather it is much more than that. It not only keeps your body well, but also purifies your mind and soul.



Yes that's the secret of being a good yoga teacher wherein you not only promote the yoga for fitness but also make it possible to bring out the teacher in every student.



Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Alternate Your Strength Training Workout With Some Yoga

Hearing of a strenght traning equipment ,very often we think of muscles generally used by the body builders. Well,though this is one of the positive points of these equipments yet the negative point is that is does not go with the general perception of good health. Still today for those who wants to stay fit, strength training equipments doest not play a vital role ,only few simple excercises like swimming or walking serves the purpose.



In fact one should know that to become a body builder it takes lot of workout sessions and strict protein diet minus fats. So do not worry just by usinf few strength training equipments ,you wont get those bulky muscles. Besides you can use them in a different way to tone up a bit.




Try to use these equipments to suit your requirements and alternately go for yoga classes or some stretching sessions.It will help you to remain in shape without too much muscle development. Once you start up with this regime , you like to continue it for several days and actually see that you have burnt out those extra bulky muscles.



Though you can get these equipments from any of the strength training equipment site, but be careful about your chioces . Go for the equipments which you think will suit your body requirements and try to purchase the best quality equipments only for best results and comfortable exercise regime.




Tuesday, December 29, 2009

7 Important Tips for Yoga Success

Yoga not only helps in physical relaxation but also calms your mind and elevates your spirit, but sometimes if you are in the wrong yoga classes or not doing the posses suitable for you, then obviously you are doing more harm to your self than any good by joining a yoga class. Therefore before you attempt any of these here are few suggestion:



1. Once you have decided that you want to go for yoga consult your doctor first, to know exactly which kind of yoga or poses are suitable for you or which are meant to be avoided. Strictly go by what your doctor says because he knows the details of the ailments you are suffering from.



2. Then next step is to choose your yoga instructor and class wisely according to the needs of your body and capability. Know each and every details of the class from the instructor .You can even try with few trial classes. Never try to attempt difficult posses in the beginning as you might end up hurting yourself.



3. Perform the steps as per your own body needs, as doing more than your body permits may harm you than doing any good. Just relax and enjoy the steps rather than exerting your self.



4. Still if you are unable to fit in any of the yoga classes, then don't loose heart, try practicing at home. You can purchase some DVDs and books showing each and every step with its benefit and limitations.


5. Alternately you can also call a yoga instructor at home to get few lessons, which suits your need.



6. Practicing yoga alone may be sometimes boring, so get somebody with you who can join you may be your friend or spouse, to give you some motivation.



7. Try to eat light before the yoga. Doing yoga empty stomach is considered best, butthen in some cases excess hunger might not allow your body to enjoy the poses. But definitely give two hours break before starting your yoga and after finishing it.




Following these steps you are all set with your mat and towel to start your classes.