Saturday, August 9, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
SPLENDOR OF YOGA - PART - 8
DANCE THERAPY
DANCE is also a kind of exercise. It can also be taken as a kind of YOGA and MEDITATION.
Dance therapy uses dance as a method of treatment for diabetes, stress, hypertension, cervical spondylitis and migraine using the same communion of the body mind factor.
Letting your body sway to the rhythm of musical beats isn’t just pleasure. It also helps relieve physical ailments, fosters mental peace and gives rise to a feeling of contentment. Throughout the ages and across cultures, dance has been a medium to express a plethora of powerful emotions. Some dance in celebration, some to let go off bottled feelings,
Some for fun while some dance in devotion. DANCE IS ENERGY IN MOTION.
Dance can also bring the mind, body and soul in perfect harmony. Dance therapy is treatment in which choreographed movements of body are used to treat social, emotional, cognitive and physical problems. With the premise that emotional anxiety results in muscle tension and constrained moments, the therapy work towards healing in rhythmic manner.
Dance therapy is founded on the premise that the body and mind are inter-related entities and the state of the body affects the mental and emotional wellbeing of a person in diverse ways. It helps bring out the inner feelings of the participants and helps them develop a healthy personality. The joyful rhythm invokes positive emotions and visualizations of the beauty of the nature.
All type of dances that have body moments can be used in this therapy.
DANCE is also a kind of exercise. It can also be taken as a kind of YOGA and MEDITATION.
Dance therapy uses dance as a method of treatment for diabetes, stress, hypertension, cervical spondylitis and migraine using the same communion of the body mind factor.
Letting your body sway to the rhythm of musical beats isn’t just pleasure. It also helps relieve physical ailments, fosters mental peace and gives rise to a feeling of contentment. Throughout the ages and across cultures, dance has been a medium to express a plethora of powerful emotions. Some dance in celebration, some to let go off bottled feelings,
Some for fun while some dance in devotion. DANCE IS ENERGY IN MOTION.
Dance can also bring the mind, body and soul in perfect harmony. Dance therapy is treatment in which choreographed movements of body are used to treat social, emotional, cognitive and physical problems. With the premise that emotional anxiety results in muscle tension and constrained moments, the therapy work towards healing in rhythmic manner.
Dance therapy is founded on the premise that the body and mind are inter-related entities and the state of the body affects the mental and emotional wellbeing of a person in diverse ways. It helps bring out the inner feelings of the participants and helps them develop a healthy personality. The joyful rhythm invokes positive emotions and visualizations of the beauty of the nature.
All type of dances that have body moments can be used in this therapy.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
SPLENDOR OF YOGA -- PART 7
SPLENDOR OF YOGA -- PART- 7
WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP
We should balance our body and mind with will power. Yoga is not merely to give vitality and beauty. The body is a temple. So it has to be kept clean untouched by diseases with the help of Yoga. The Yogic practices serve as a shield with exercises. Age and physical strength never hinder the path of Yoga. It has to be practiced in accordance to one’s age and strength. It could be practiced anywhere by anyone. Mental purity has to be brought in to focus. Meditation plays a greater role in keeping the mind calm and relaxed. Almost every Yoga technique has spinal cord as its base. Reason is the functioning of spinal cord acts as an instrument in controlling all parts of the body.
Spinal cord plays the role of chassis in a vehicle using legs as its wheel. As we are continuously engaged in one or more activities in our routine life as all nerves are directly in touch with spinal cord it is stressed and gets worn-out soon.( Four legs in animals give ample amount of support to the spinal cord, hence animals are free of spinal problems). Naturally we need some support by means of walking stick. Now we understand how significant our spinal cord is.
ELEMENTS OF HEALTH
A man’s mental and physical health is determined by his spinal cord and his proper functioning of his excretory glands – mentions Science.
Yoga postures are directed in such a way that spinal cord and excretory glands get kindled increasing the power of immunity to fight diseases.
SPINAL CORD
Nerves system consists of brain, which is enclosed in the cranial cavity of the skull. The spinal cord which extends from the brain through an opening at the base of skull down through the spinal column to about the level of the navel and peripheral nerves. These nerves include the pair of cranial nerves which extend from the brain mostly to various parts of the head and 31 pairs of spinal nerves which extend to neck, trunk and extremities. The nerves are a bundle of long cylindrical microscopic fibers and 16 inches in length. Hence it is rightly called the Second Brain. For example when we step on a thorn we immediately react to it by raising our legs. We get this order not from the mind but from the spinal cord. Spinal cord is the pivotal part of the body. The brain and the cord are connected by the nerves. Likewise nerves begin from cord with many branches connected to the muscle tissues of the body. This arrangement makes cord to serve as link between brain and the body by helping brain to get messages from all over the body in the form of feelings and sensations. At the same time it also carries order from the brain to the muscle tissues to the other parts of the body.
Spinal Cord serves as a junction for brain and body. It is difficult for one to think a man without spinal cord. As it has the function of heart, lungs, large intestines etc.etc in it’s hand.
Of all living creatures in the world only man could lay back on his spinal cord to sleep and rest.
Next to spinal cord, glands in our body play a prominent role. I will let you know in my next update.
WHAT IS IN THE NEWS?
1) Noted Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who recently laid the foundation stone for a USD 20 million, Yoga and Ayurveda research centre in Houston, has been invited by US Congressmen to display his yogic exercises before them.
2) “I don’t think I’ll last in such an excruciating endurance test like the Iron Man. But I swear by yoga and swimming more than the gym. I feel really good after swim and yoga is simply mind-blowing” said Hollywood actress Anjori Alagh.
3) Jessica Alba says giving birth was more like “meditation”. The 27-year-old actress, who welcomed daughter Honor Marie in to the world on June 7, insists she exuded quiet strength during the natural labour and the whole experience was incredibly peaceful.
We should balance our body and mind with will power. Yoga is not merely to give vitality and beauty. The body is a temple. So it has to be kept clean untouched by diseases with the help of Yoga. The Yogic practices serve as a shield with exercises. Age and physical strength never hinder the path of Yoga. It has to be practiced in accordance to one’s age and strength. It could be practiced anywhere by anyone. Mental purity has to be brought in to focus. Meditation plays a greater role in keeping the mind calm and relaxed. Almost every Yoga technique has spinal cord as its base. Reason is the functioning of spinal cord acts as an instrument in controlling all parts of the body.
Spinal cord plays the role of chassis in a vehicle using legs as its wheel. As we are continuously engaged in one or more activities in our routine life as all nerves are directly in touch with spinal cord it is stressed and gets worn-out soon.( Four legs in animals give ample amount of support to the spinal cord, hence animals are free of spinal problems). Naturally we need some support by means of walking stick. Now we understand how significant our spinal cord is.
ELEMENTS OF HEALTH
A man’s mental and physical health is determined by his spinal cord and his proper functioning of his excretory glands – mentions Science.
Yoga postures are directed in such a way that spinal cord and excretory glands get kindled increasing the power of immunity to fight diseases.
SPINAL CORD
Nerves system consists of brain, which is enclosed in the cranial cavity of the skull. The spinal cord which extends from the brain through an opening at the base of skull down through the spinal column to about the level of the navel and peripheral nerves. These nerves include the pair of cranial nerves which extend from the brain mostly to various parts of the head and 31 pairs of spinal nerves which extend to neck, trunk and extremities. The nerves are a bundle of long cylindrical microscopic fibers and 16 inches in length. Hence it is rightly called the Second Brain. For example when we step on a thorn we immediately react to it by raising our legs. We get this order not from the mind but from the spinal cord. Spinal cord is the pivotal part of the body. The brain and the cord are connected by the nerves. Likewise nerves begin from cord with many branches connected to the muscle tissues of the body. This arrangement makes cord to serve as link between brain and the body by helping brain to get messages from all over the body in the form of feelings and sensations. At the same time it also carries order from the brain to the muscle tissues to the other parts of the body.
Spinal Cord serves as a junction for brain and body. It is difficult for one to think a man without spinal cord. As it has the function of heart, lungs, large intestines etc.etc in it’s hand.
Of all living creatures in the world only man could lay back on his spinal cord to sleep and rest.
Next to spinal cord, glands in our body play a prominent role. I will let you know in my next update.
WHAT IS IN THE NEWS?
1) Noted Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who recently laid the foundation stone for a USD 20 million, Yoga and Ayurveda research centre in Houston, has been invited by US Congressmen to display his yogic exercises before them.
2) “I don’t think I’ll last in such an excruciating endurance test like the Iron Man. But I swear by yoga and swimming more than the gym. I feel really good after swim and yoga is simply mind-blowing” said Hollywood actress Anjori Alagh.
3) Jessica Alba says giving birth was more like “meditation”. The 27-year-old actress, who welcomed daughter Honor Marie in to the world on June 7, insists she exuded quiet strength during the natural labour and the whole experience was incredibly peaceful.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
SPLEDOR OF YOGA ----- PART-6
splendor of yoga -- part - 6
ESSENCE OF ROSARY……… (MEDITATION)
SAVIOUR
The rosary has always been a weapon against heresy and trouble. The October 7, 1571 victory of Christendom over Islamic warriors at the Battle of Lepanto, the first Naval Victory against the infidels, was attributed to directly to the rosaries prayed by the faithful.
ANTIDOTE
The rosary is meant to influence society as a whole. Several papal encyclicals speak of the social consequences or the effects on society, which meditation on the mysteries of the rosary could produce. The holy and powerful life of Jesus Christ is to be a real antidote and remedy for the errors affecting society.
MEDITATION
Pope says its essence is “to recall the mysteries of salvation in succession, while the subject of meditation is mingled and interlaced with the Angelic Salutation and prayer to God the Father”. Meditation on the mysteries of salvation is a short and easy method to nourish faith and to preserve it from ignorance and error.
Friday, June 27, 2008
SPLENDOR OF YOGA----5
SPLENDOR OF YOGA----5
Part – 5
GUIDING YOGASANA
Any physical agony or pain will affect the mental attitude. Reciprocally any mental anguish will affect the body. Even Science has agreed to this.
NURISH THE BODY, CHERISH THE LIFE. It means life dies with body. Resolute intellectual wisdom cannot be achieved. Hence we have to learn to sustain our body. So we have to pursue the path of yoga. By practicing yoga we learn to live fully. Body suffers from diseases whenever mind suffers from Mayas. These exercises control our physical ailment, as well as mental illusions and merge with God.
There are totally 64 types of yoga. Among them there are only four vital ones in use. They are:-
1) RAJA YOGA ----- MEDITATION
2) HATHA YOGA ----- ASANA (Sitting postures), PRANAYAMA (Breathing exercises)
3) LAYA YOGA ------ BHAJANS (Devotional prayer)
4) MANTRA YOGA ---- RECITING MANTRAS
Yoga was born with man. We can find evidence of it from our ancient people. Yoga helps to lengthen the span of life.
Yoga leads one to tranquilize the mind without allowing it to waver hither and thither. It helps one to control the mind without being victimized by the evil and wicked thoughts and desires.
Part – 5
GUIDING YOGASANA
Any physical agony or pain will affect the mental attitude. Reciprocally any mental anguish will affect the body. Even Science has agreed to this.
NURISH THE BODY, CHERISH THE LIFE. It means life dies with body. Resolute intellectual wisdom cannot be achieved. Hence we have to learn to sustain our body. So we have to pursue the path of yoga. By practicing yoga we learn to live fully. Body suffers from diseases whenever mind suffers from Mayas. These exercises control our physical ailment, as well as mental illusions and merge with God.
There are totally 64 types of yoga. Among them there are only four vital ones in use. They are:-
1) RAJA YOGA ----- MEDITATION
2) HATHA YOGA ----- ASANA (Sitting postures), PRANAYAMA (Breathing exercises)
3) LAYA YOGA ------ BHAJANS (Devotional prayer)
4) MANTRA YOGA ---- RECITING MANTRAS
Yoga was born with man. We can find evidence of it from our ancient people. Yoga helps to lengthen the span of life.
Yoga leads one to tranquilize the mind without allowing it to waver hither and thither. It helps one to control the mind without being victimized by the evil and wicked thoughts and desires.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
SPLENDOR OF YOGA - PART 4
SPLENDOR OF YOGA
PART—4
WHAT IS YOGA?
The word “YOGA” originates from Sanskrit. The “YUJ” in Sanskrit language is the root word. The word “YUJ” means to bind or to yoke or to join or to merge or to integrate. Binding of mind, body and soul by exercise is yoga practice. Yoga releases one from human bondage and suffering. How it is so can be seen in the subsequent chapters.
WHAT IS YOGASANA?
Yoga+Asana = Yogasana.
Asana means posture. To solve confronting problems, we generally say “Let us sit and discuss”. Sitting comforts us mentally and helps to think vividly. Our culture is to make our visitors or guests first to sit. Sitting is one of the meditative postures. Asanas which accelerate the inner and outer organs of the body to function properly, propelling strength, repelling diseases and tranquilizing the mind with clear thought is called yogasana.
BODY, MIND and YOGA.
We all know that body and mind are interrelated. If some thing wrong happens in the body, it will be shown through mind( Examp: Pain,headache,uneasy to say some) and if any thing wrong happens in the brain, it will be shown through body as psychosomatic problem(Examp: Stress, anxiety, fear to say some).
PART—4
WHAT IS YOGA?
The word “YOGA” originates from Sanskrit. The “YUJ” in Sanskrit language is the root word. The word “YUJ” means to bind or to yoke or to join or to merge or to integrate. Binding of mind, body and soul by exercise is yoga practice. Yoga releases one from human bondage and suffering. How it is so can be seen in the subsequent chapters.
WHAT IS YOGASANA?
Yoga+Asana = Yogasana.
Asana means posture. To solve confronting problems, we generally say “Let us sit and discuss”. Sitting comforts us mentally and helps to think vividly. Our culture is to make our visitors or guests first to sit. Sitting is one of the meditative postures. Asanas which accelerate the inner and outer organs of the body to function properly, propelling strength, repelling diseases and tranquilizing the mind with clear thought is called yogasana.
BODY, MIND and YOGA.
We all know that body and mind are interrelated. If some thing wrong happens in the body, it will be shown through mind( Examp: Pain,headache,uneasy to say some) and if any thing wrong happens in the brain, it will be shown through body as psychosomatic problem(Examp: Stress, anxiety, fear to say some).
Thursday, November 1, 2007
SPENDOR OF YOGA -- PART -3
SPLENDOR OF YOGA
PART – 3
PRAYER
Shanavavatu, Shahanau bhunaktu
Sahaviryankaravavahai
Tejasvinavadhi tamastuma Vidvisavahai
Om Santhi. Santhi Santhi.
Meaning: May the almighty protect all of us. We shall enjoy the knowledge and work in unison to acquire acumen knowledge.Our knowledge should be inflamed like pure light of fire. Let us live together without hatred among us with peace.
Yogena cittasya padena vacam
Malam, sarirasya ca vaidyakena,
Yopakarottam pravaram muninam
Patanjalim pranjaliranato asmi
Meaning: My salutations to the renowned yogic scholar Patanjali – for elucidating a great maxim! Yoga clears mental turmoil; Grammar siphons off linguistic and spoken flaws. Vaidhya sastra (Science) pushes off wastage of body – these three form the quintessence of the maxim.
Sarve bhavantu sukhinah, sarve santu niramayah,
Sarve badrani pasyantu, ma kascit duhkhabhagbhavet
Om Santhi. Shanthi. Shanthi.
Meaning: May every one of us live healthfully without ailment and March towards prosperity, cut off from sorrows.
PART – 3
PRAYER
Shanavavatu, Shahanau bhunaktu
Sahaviryankaravavahai
Tejasvinavadhi tamastuma Vidvisavahai
Om Santhi. Santhi Santhi.
Meaning: May the almighty protect all of us. We shall enjoy the knowledge and work in unison to acquire acumen knowledge.Our knowledge should be inflamed like pure light of fire. Let us live together without hatred among us with peace.
Yogena cittasya padena vacam
Malam, sarirasya ca vaidyakena,
Yopakarottam pravaram muninam
Patanjalim pranjaliranato asmi
Meaning: My salutations to the renowned yogic scholar Patanjali – for elucidating a great maxim! Yoga clears mental turmoil; Grammar siphons off linguistic and spoken flaws. Vaidhya sastra (Science) pushes off wastage of body – these three form the quintessence of the maxim.
Sarve bhavantu sukhinah, sarve santu niramayah,
Sarve badrani pasyantu, ma kascit duhkhabhagbhavet
Om Santhi. Shanthi. Shanthi.
Meaning: May every one of us live healthfully without ailment and March towards prosperity, cut off from sorrows.
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