yoga is a life style

Yoga is not an exercise, but it’s a lifestyle

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ABOUT YOGA
There is one misunderstanding in case of ‘Yogasana’ i.e. ‘Yogasana is a type of Exercise’. The word ‘Yoga’ reminds us of ‘Yogasana’ here is a very close relationship between Yoga and Yogasana. Which is the most important part out of the eight different parts in our body? Every part has its own importance and peculiarity. Of course, we don’t want to go deep into detail of these parts. We have to keep in mind that, Asana is one of the parts of the ‘Yoga’. If we think over this definition, it can be noticed that exercise and Yogasana are two distinct aspects i.e. they work in exactly opposite directions to each other. If you keep this point in mind, then the next explanation can be easily understood. It is know that, Yogasana means the different states of parts of body. In this state, stability and comfort of body parts and so of muscles is to be achieved. This is called as Asana. To achieve this state, we have to practice a specific movement. It is to be practiced very slowly i.e. the movements should be very slow. If the movements are fast, then it will be difficult to attain steadiness in later states. Thus, the movements to be practiced in Yogasana have to be very steady and slow. While practicing such movements, some muscles may get stressed. At this time, if you try to keep muscles relaxed, then both the pressure and stress on them will be relived. To do so, try to concentrate on your body movements. Due to this, the muscles that are taking part in movements will be pressed to the required extent only. And the non - interacting muscles will be in relaxed state. With the help of such movements, the expected results can be experienced. Many types of body movements have been mentioned in Yoga, before actually starting with study of Yogasana. In all these types, no precise steadiness is required. But ‘Slow Speed’ is soul of these types and it is easy to achieve it. Thus, through all these types, basic principles of Yogasana can be easily implemented. Hence, Yogasana that are mentioned further can be practiced easily. Their good results can also be experienced. Like this, if strong base of Yogasana is built up, then you can practice further types of Asanas. i.e. Pravesh, Parichaya, Pravin, Pandit etc. in a real sense. You can certainly experience the good results of this study. Yog is not an exercise, but it’s a lifestyle’ Yoga is a riotous way to live happy & healthy life.

AKARNA DHANURASANA

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Sitting Position Asan
This Asana involves another system of pulling the leg which gives the impression of a bow with an arrow to be shot and hence, the name Dhanurasana Internal Effects In this asana the direction of strain is towards the joints of the waist.
Procedure
Bend the left leg in knee and keep the foot on the thigh of right leg. Keep the right leg&nbspstraight. Hold the big toe of the left leg with left hand, and that of the right leg with the right hand. Exhale and inhaling start lifting the left leg with the left hand and pull it up to the left ear, and stabilize it at that point. Continue normal breathing.

Releasing

Inhale and exhaling bring the left leg on the thigh of the right leg.
Restore both the hands to their place.
Straighten the left leg and take the sitting position

Duration
This latter Asana exerts more strain than the former. It should also be maintained for thirty seconds to experience its benefits.
PrecautionThe person with weak waist joints should not do this asana as it brings great strain to the joints.

HALASANA

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Supine Position

In this asana the spine is stretched fully in a curve. It becomes more elastic and its overall functioning is improved. Like in Sarvangasana Jalandhar Bandha is performed and the same advantages are achieved. All the muscles from toes to waist are also stretched helping improvement in the functioning of veins.This asana is also useful for gastric troubles, digestion problems

Posture The body takes the shape similar to a plough (Hala in Sanskrit). Also as the plough makes the hard ground soft, in this asana the veins are stretched which reduces the stiffness of the bodyProcedureExhale and inhaling, start raising both the legs upward and stop when they make angle&nbspof 90 degree with the floor. Attain the Uttanpadasana posture.
Exhaling raise the waist, hips and push the legs backward over the head. Try to maintain the balance. After exhaling completely, push the legs further back and try to touch ground with toes. Keep the toes stretched. Continue normal breathing.
Position
Keep the knees straight or else the expected pressure on the organs is not achieved. In this position head, the shoulders, toes and arms should rest on the ground. The chin pressed in Jalandhar Bandha.
Duration
This asana is difficult initially, especially for women with heavy hips and men with big belly's. Initially you can take help of other person while raising the hips and waist. This asana should be maintained for 30 seconds after sufficient practice to get the desired results.
Precaution
Avoid jerks or speedy movements as it might cause some injury to the backbone. So the movements should be controlled at every stage of this asana.People suffering from spleen and lever complaints should do this asana after consulting Yoga expert.