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With the progress of the human race as we our making our life more and more comfortable we are also making our bodies more prone to various types of acute as well as chronic ailments. And most of these are resulted because of our habit to save ourselves from physical efforts. In addition to this we are also lacking in the most appropriate measures that can bring about the cure of these acute as well as chronic ailments. The answer thus lies in Ayurveda. As this line of therapy is completely natural so it renders our body with various essential minerals, and nutrients that our body is lacking. As the ultimate goal of yoga is not just a better body, but also a better state of being. These asanas help in the release of accumulated gases. They bring about the improvement of digestive strength of the digestive system and helps in better motion.
This DVD by Swami Ram Dev Ji throws a light on various types of yogic measures that can be used for various ailments:
Bidalasana or the Cat Pose:
- The Cat Pose teaches you to initiate movement from your center and to coordinate your movement and breath.
- These are two of the most important themes in Yoga practice. Keep in mind that the Cat Pose may not be advisable if you have any chronic or recent back pain or injury.
Vajrasana or Thunderbolt Pose:
- This asana or pose should be done immediately after eating as it greatly helps to promote good digestion and also prevents acidity and gas trouble.
Dhanurasana or the bow pose:
- This asana helps in increasing the blood flow in the pancreas and the intestinal area.
- It even helps to keep a healthy digestive system.
- This even provides a proper peristalsis movement.
Yoga Nidra:
- Yoga Nidra is also known as the psychic sleep.
- This process helps remove physical, emotional and mental strains very easily and effectively.
- It also helps focus the mind and removes negative elements. This Yoga Nidra is easy to practice and provides you with results in short time.
- Even half hourly practice brings about excellent results in High blood pressure or High BP along with various other ailments.
Pavanamuktasana or Wind Relieving Pose:
- This asana or posture as its name suggests helps in relieving the excess gas from your system and is also beneficial in treating chronic acidity.
- This asana or pose should not be done by those who have a weak back or problems with their spine such as slip disc, pregnant women should also avoid this pose.
Pranayama:
- This is also known as the Yogic breathing or Pranayam and is the fourth limb of stage of yoga that comes after asanas or postures.
- Prana has several meanings as breath, respiration, life, vitality, wind, energy and strength while yama is restraint or discipline.
- The control of prana leads to the control of mind which is vital for concentration and meditation which is the next step in yoga. But yogi breathing is also recognized as a way to refresh and rejuvenate all the body systems.
- It helps in release of acute & chronic muscular tension around heart and digestive organs.
- Also increases the release of toxins as well as carbon dioxide reducing its levels in blood stream and increases levels of oxygenation in blood.
- Amplifies the immune system by increasing the distribution of energy to the endocrine system.
Anulom Vilom:
- Breathe from a single-nostril.
- Pressing right nostril with thumb, inhale deeply, through the left nostril, followed by inhalation through the right nostril.
Surya Namaskara or the Sun Salutations:
- This is a very beneficial yogic practice for obesity management, every day 24 sun salutations with a speed of 4 rounds in 1 minute gives great benefits of Yoga Asanas and exercise as well.
- Sun salutation is a sequence of 7 asanas practiced in order which tones almost all of the muscles and also internal organs are stretched increasing blood & oxygen supply to these parts.
- Regular practice of sun salutation with breathing gives good exercise to the lungs. Mantras have relaxing effect on mind.
Sukhasana or the Easy Pose:
- This is one of the classic Meditative Poses and is usually performed after doing the Corpse Pose.
- The Easy Pose helps in straightening the spine, slowing down metabolism, promoting inner tranquility, and keeping your mind still.
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