The Best Advice You Will Ever Hear About Insomnia!

Do you keep tossing and turning in the night? Are you jealous of people who begin to snore the moment they lie down on the bed? Do you change some 358 positions before you get to catch that wink of sleep? Do you want to sleep like a log and get up fresh and rejuvenated?
If you have answered yes to more than one of the above questions then my friend you are on the right post and this blog post is written for people who love to have a good night sleep but couldn’t catch one due to insomnia.
I have compiled few easy and quick pranayama techniques which will help in making you sleep like a baby! So here you go!

Pranayama Techniques:

● Bhramari :
Sit on Padmasana or Siddhasana. Close your both ear flaps with your index fingers. Breathe in slow and deep abdominally through both nostrils making a sound of Bhramara, the honey bee, and breathe out through both nostrils slowly. You can start your practice with 11 or 21 rounds and later on increase the practice according to your comfort level. Even though Bhramari is one of the best pranayamas for insomnia but it should never be practiced in lying position otherwise, it may affect your ear drums and hearing capacity.

● Ujjayi :
Sit in Padmasana or Siddhasana. Close the mouth. Breathe in gradually through both the nostrils in a smooth; uniform way till the breath fills the space from the throat to the heart.

When you inhale, imagine that you are breathing through a hole in the neck and contract your glottis.  Amid inward breath, a particular sound of like baby snoring or cat purring is delivered because of the contraction of glottis muscles. The sound created amid inward breath ought to be a gentle and uniform pitch. It should be persistent moreover.

Even though Ujjayi is a tranquilizing pranayama. It creates the heat in the body because of the oxidation process. It evacuates every one of the shades of malice emerging in the body and the Dhatus and cures Jalodara (dropsy of the midsection or ascites).

This is the only pranayamas which can be practiced in any position sitting, lying or standing position. It expels mucus in the throat; Asthma, utilization and a wide range of respiratory illnesses are cured. All infections that emerge from the insufficient inward breath of oxygen, and ailments of the heart are cured. All works are proficient by Ujjayi Pranayama.

● Abdominal breathing in savasana before going to sleep:
This is done by lying down in savasana and slowly and gradually breathing through the nose so that the stomach moves out,tighten your stomach muscles, giving them a chance to fall internally as you breathe out through pressed together lips.

Practicing these three pranayama techniques regularly will normalize the sleep pattern very soon and the night sleep will automatically get very Good.

The Life is in The Now!

                                                      “What day is it?"

                                              It's today," squeaked Piglet.

                                             My favorite day," said Pooh.”

                                                      ― A.A. Milne

If I would have a great corporate career, my life would have been set! The day I will have 1 million dollars, I would retire and live on an island. These sentences are part of our daily grind, if someone more successful in any realm of our perception crosses our path, the precedence of success immediately changes and the grass on the other side looks so green that the garden which we made with our own blood, sweat and tears begin to look pale and dull.

With time I have realized that we can keep beating around the bush with our thoughts and would end up wasting our energies on the then and the how? But the decisions or people or circumstances which at present looks like regrets were our only choice in the past and we happily chose them then because those were our finest possible options in the darkest or the joyous of hours. Change is inevitable and so is life and we often tend to forget that the joy lies in the journey, the joy is constantly with us, it was in the past and shall be there in the future but are we able to walk with it hand in hand, are we embracing life and each moment it has to offer?

Yoga is the only form of art which has helped me stay connected to the powerful voice inside which keeps telling be happy now and life will be happier in the future and if you ever feel that you are trying to curb that voice, please don’t. Calm down, stay in the moment and try to listen want your soul says, I am sure, it would whisper, hey there, relax..”The life is in the now”.

How to Turn Your Stress From 100 to 0 by Practicing These Six Simple Yoga Poses!

This is in continuation to the post wherein we mentioned about the asanas which help in lowering down the stress and is good for relaxation purpose. The other three asanas which are part of the same family are as follows:

3) Jyestikasana: Lie level on the stomach with the legs straight and the brow laying on the floor. Interlock the fingers and place the palms on the back of the head then again neck. Permit the elbows to lay on the floor. Unwind the entire body and get to be mindful of the breathing procedure as depicted for savasana. Breathe Naturally and rhythmically. Feel the mitigating warmth of the palms liquefying without end the pressures in the neck and related ranges.

This asana is useful for every single spinal dissension, particularly cervical spondylitis and hardened neck or upper back.

4) Makarasana: It is also called as (crocodile posture) Lie level on the stomach.

Raise the head and shoulders and rest the button in the palms of the hands with the elbows on the floor. Keep the elbows together for a more professed curve to the spine. Isolate the elbows marginally to assuage abundance weight on bite the dust neck. In makarasana, the impact is felt at two focuses: the neck and the lower back. On the off chance that the elbows are too far in front, pressure will be felt in the neck; on the off chance that they are attracted excessively near the midsection, the strain will be felt more in the bring down back. Alter the position of the elbows so that these two focuses are similarly adjusted. The perfect position is the point at which the entire spine is similarly casual.

This asana is exceptionally compelling for individuals experiencing slipped plate, sciatica, or some other spinal issue. They should stay in this asana for augmented timeframes as it empowers the vertebral section to resume its ordinary shape and discharges pressure of the spinal nerves. Asthmatics and individuals who have some other lung afflictions should practice this straightforward asana routinely with breath mindfulness as it permits more air to enter the lungs.

5) Matsya Kridasana: Lie on the stomach with the fingers interlocked under the head. Twist the left leg sideways and convey the left knee near the ribs. The right leg should stay straight. Swivel the arms to one side and rest the left elbow on the left knee. Rest the right half of the head on the law breaker of the right arm, or somewhat assist down the arm for more solace. Unwind in the last stance and, after a few time, change sides. This position takes after a fluttering fish. This asana empowers digestive peristalsis by extending the digestion systems and evacuates obstruction. It diminishes sciatic torment by unwinding the nerves in the legs. Individuals with spinal pain, for whom the act of forward twisting asanas as is most certainly not prescribed, may rehearse Matsya kridasana as a counterpose after in reverse twisting asanas. In the later months of pregnancy, lying on the back may bring about weight over major veins and piece the course. In such conditions, this stance is perfect for unwinding, dozing or honing Yoga Nidra. The bowed knee and the head might be upheld on a pad for advance solace. This asana additionally redistributes overabundance weight around the waistline.

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How to Turn Your Stress From 100 to 0 by Practicing These Six Simple Yoga Poses!

The value of this sequence of relaxation poses cannot be overemphasized,they must be done in advance than and after the yoga session and at any time when the body turns into worn-out. The asanas in this group seem very easy and handy in the beginning, but to do them correctly is a little complicated because the anxiety in all the muscle companies of the frame must be consciously released. The muscles usually seem to be absolutely comfortable but, tightness nonetheless remains. Even throughout sleep, relaxation is elusive. The asanas of this group provide the body the relaxation it so longly wishes. Consistent postural abnormalities put extra stress on the muscle tissues of the back which hardly get hold of correct relaxation within the traditional supine role.

The stress of any kind is not good for the body and Yoga is the only form of art which heals the body not only at the physical level but digs deeper to the cellular as well as emotional level, which is essential for holistic healing.

Let’s get that stress out by simple practicing of the below-mentioned asanas:

1) Savasana: I have mentioned about this magical asana in my earlier posts as well, Savasana ,unwinds the entire psycho-physiological framework. It is advised to practice it before rest; before amid and after asana rehearse, especially after element works out, for example, surya namaskara; and when you feel physically drained. It creates body mindfulness. At the point when the body is totally casual, a consciousness of the mind expands, creating pratyahara. It is also called as corpse pose , one just needs to lie down in corpse position and let your mind enter the state of meditation by simply focusing on the breathing. Unwind the entire body and stop all physical development. End up being mindful of the characteristic breath and permit it to end up cadenced and loose.

2) Advasana: This is a very simple asana but requires a lot of focus to not let the mind wander,lie on the stomach. Extend both arms over the head with the palms facing downward The brow is supposed to lay on the floor. Unwind the entire body in an indistinguishable path like savasana. On the off chance that there is trouble breathing or a feeling of suffocation is encountered, a pad might be set under the mid-section. Relax in a common and cadenced manner. The quantity of breaths might be included as savasana while tenderly pushing the guts against the floor.

Advasana is highly recommended for people with slipped disc or stiff neck

…...to be continued!

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Four Yoga Poses for Better Digestion

Continued post….

In the last post, we mentioned two very important asanas named as UTTHANPADASANA and CHAKRA PADMASANA which respectively aid in better digestive and abdominal health. The other two asanas which further helps in maintaining the digestive ecosystem are as follows:

3) PADA SANCHALANASANA : Stage 1

❖ Lie in the base position.

❖ Raise the right leg.

❖ Twist the knee and convey the thigh to the mid-section.

❖ Raise and rectify the leg totally. At that point, bring down the straight leg in a forward development.

❖ Twist the knee and take it back to the mid-section to finish the cycling development.

❖ The heel should not touch the floor amid the development.

❖ Rehash 10 times in a forward course and afterward 10 times in turnaround.

❖ Repeat with the left leg.

Stage 2

❖ Hone exchange cycling developments just as hawking a bike.

❖ Repeat 10 times forward and after that 10 times in reverse.

 This asana is extremely useful for hip and knee joints. Reinforces stomach and lower back muscles

4) SUPTA PAWANMUKTASANA

Stage 1:

❖ Lie in the base position.

❖ Twist the right knee and convey the thigh to the mid-section. Interlock the fingers and fasten the hands on the shin just beneath the right knee.

❖ Keep the left leg straight and on the ground.

❖ Breathe in profoundly, filling the lungs however much as could reasonably be expected. Holding the breath, raise the take and shoulders off the ground and attempt to touch the right knee with the nose. Stay in the last position for a few moments, holding the breath and numbering rationally.

❖ While gradually breathing out, come back to the base position.

❖ Unwind the body.

❖ Repeat 3 times with the right leg and after that 3 times with the left leg.

Important note: Ensure that the straight leg stays in contact with the ground. It is essential, to begin with, the right leg since it presses the rising colon specifically.

Supta pawanmuktasana fortifies the lower back muscles and relaxes the spinal vertebrae. It rubs the midriff and the digestive organs and is, consequently, exceptionally viable in evacuating wind and obstruction. By kneading the pelvic muscles and conceptive organs, it is valuable in the treatment of feebleness, sterility, and menstrual issues.

These practices should not be performed by individuals experiencing hypertension, genuine heart conditions, back conditions, for example, sciatica and slipped plate or not long after stomach surgery.

If You Think Meditation is Boring, Read This!

Scientists claim that mediation has enormous positive effects on our body and mind. Meditation is the art of calming the self and focussing on the gaps between each thought which cross our mind.

Meditation is the need of the hour, we live in a society which puts us across enormous pressure every single day, juggling between social, professional and personal life these days is just not easy, thus to gain control over ourselves and to release stress, let’s try incorporating meditation in our lives.

Now, I don’t want you to think that only way to meditate is to sit with legs folded and play some meditative music or recite OM, this is the most common way to practice meditation and often leads to monotony. Of course one can try to meditate like this once or twice a week but for people who are enthu cutlets and can’t sit even for a second should check out this sure shot way to meditate without getting bored.

Try coloring, yes I mean actual coloring exercise, on paper with crayons or pencil colors or any color you like for that matter and get started with your imagination or if you don’t want to color your hand made drawings, please try adult coloring books and just get lost in those books. I can vouch that only after 10 minutes of focused coloring you will experience a sense of calm and your head will be much lighter.

Even scientists have proved that coloring is the best alternative to meditation, it’s the best way to let the creative juices flow and get rid of any negative thoughts blocking your mind. It’s the best way to unlock the creative potential we possess and will effectively help you in letting go of any problem, situation or circumstance that is bothering you.

So next time you think meditation is making you bored, please try coloring!

Are You Practicing Traditional Yoga?

Just as birds require both their wings to fly in the sky, similarly man needs both Jnaana (knowledge) and Karma (action without attachment to the fruits there of) to attain the highest goal of his life

Over the years Yoga has seen many faces; it has become more commercialized and modernized with changing times. Traditional yoga has lost its true meaning over these years and has been distorted and morphed, the purpose of this post is to make you aware of true yoga- The authentic, traditional Yoga.

Traditional Yoga comprises of Yamas, Niyamas, Asanas, Pranayamas, Mudras, Bandhas, and Dhyana (Meditation). Yoga in itself means a complete practice of all of the above; Traditional Yoga is dying out due to western influences, in the west yoga is seen as a means of physical fitness practiced on a rubber or synthetic mat comprising of asanas mostly. Traditional yoga is merely not asanas, it’s deeper than the postures practiced on the mat, Yoga means to become one with the self and to be one with your higher self, all the chakras of the body needs to be in balance which cannot happen just by practicing asanas or postures. The yamas, the niyamas, pranayamas, mudras, bandhas and calming the mind with meditation (dhyana) all come into play and that is what traditional yoga is all about.

The mere practice of asanas (postures) which happens today do give us physical fitness but for mental, emotional and spiritual fitness, yoga as a whole needs to be practiced.

Hatha yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Raja Yoga are mainly the five main yogas originated in India. Yoga has spiritual roots and was practiced in the ancient times to deepen the connection with the inner self. Yoga was always preached by a teacher called Guru who has always been of prime importance in the ancient history of Yoga.

Traditional yoga immensely emphasizes the importance of Yamas and Niyamas which constitute the true meaning of authentic yoga and they are further broken down as follows:

YAMAS

1) Ahimsa (Non- Violence)

2) Satya (Truthfulness)

3) Asteya (Nonstealing)

4) Brahmacharya (Abstinence, walking into the divine)

5) Aparigraha (Nonpossessiveness)

NIYAMAS-

1) Shaucha (Cleanliness)

2) Santosha (Contentment)

3) Tapas (Austerity)

4) Swadhyaya (Self-study)

5) Ishvara pranidhana (Surrender to god)

In the truest of sense, yoga means to detach from the cycle of rebirth, to be liberated or to become Kaivalya.

At Kaivalya Yoga School we emphasize on complete and holistic practice and teaching of authentic and traditional yoga thereby passing the legacy of ancient yoga to the coming generations without any modification or distortion.

7 Questions to Ask Before You Enroll in a Yoga School India

When you have decided to learn yoga in India, the first thing you need to find is the right school to enroll in. But with the numerous yoga schools in India, it isn’t an easy choice. You need to be careful about which yoga school you choose.

Here are seven questions that can help you make the right choice.

1. Where is it located? A Rishikesh yoga school is a good choice, as this small town is known to be the birthplace of the ancient discipline of yoga.

2. How long is the course? Most of the yoga courses involve one or two weeks. But if you need an extended course, it is best to talk to the school in advance.

3. What subjects are taught? The best yoga schools in India offer theoretical and practical knowledge of the yogic philosophy and techniques in their course.

4. Who teaches there? A knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced faculty can ensure the quality of the education imparted at the yoga school.

5. How much does it cost? Before you choose a program available from a yoga school in Rishikesh, you need to find out how much you have to spend on it.

6. What are included? Accommodation, food, transportation, classes, co-curricular activities, and so on must be part of the package to make it a nice experience.

7. How do you enroll? Check the ease of the enrollment process at the yoga schools Rishikesh to make sure it is convenient to you.

Once you are certain of these details, you can go ahead and start to learn yoga.

Elements in the Comprehensive Curriculum of Indian Yoga

What makes India the favored destination to learn yoga? Be it a beginner or an advanced learner, it is possible to become a professional instructor with the right Indian yoga course. But before you enroll in one, it is important that you check the syllabus. 

What needs to be part of the yoga course syllabus? Here are the details.

Yogic philosophy: Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga in India, is considered one of the best places to learn this ancient discipline. And the process needs to include the true and authentic philosophical lessons passed down from thousands of years. 

Practices: Shatkriyas or cleansing techniques, asanas or physical postures, pranayama or breathing techniques, and so on are part of the yoga courses in India. They help channelize and conserve energy within the body, relax and soothe the mind, and rejuvenate the soul. 

Meditation: Dhyan is part of the practices of traditional yoga. It is said to bring about peace of mind and help it focus on what is important. With regular meditation, it is possible to harmonize oneself with the universe. 

Co-curricular activities: Trekking through the beautiful valley, rafting the rapids, or climbing the steep rock faces can help enhance physical health and wellbeing. Therefore, they form an integral part of the yoga courses rishikesh 

Before you enroll in any yoga classes in India, also make sure that the program involves separate teachers who handle diverse aspects of the discipline. This ensures that you acquire specialized knowledge of yoga and become a worthy instructor.

More Benefits of Yoga than you Could Fathom!

When you ask someone who does yoga and why do they do it, most of them would tell you it’s because they feel better. In fact, yoga schools in India are really popular. Yoga is not all about practicing postures, breathing exercises.  It is a way of life and all this would not only help in building a healthier body but also ensures that there is a balance of mind and soul. With yoga, you can be tuned with your mind, de-stress and shape up all at once. 

More such benefits

Rishikesh is a well known place for schools offering Yoga classes. People associated with the Yoga schools in Rishikesh will tell you that the benefits don’t end there. Yoga also helps in curing in what ails you. Research shows that yoga helps in the management of anxiety, arthritis, asthma, blood pressure and other major illnesses like epilepsy, headaches and all. Besides all of these, yoga improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina.

Yoga also helps in boosting self-esteem and confidence, which means that you not only look good but also feel good for the same. Improves concentration and creativity and lets you concentrate on what you love. In overall, it also stimulates the immune system and creates a sense of well-being and calmness. 

Enrolling in a Rishikesh yoga school would help you to know that yoga also has secondary benefits. Having its origin in India, yoga is a spiritual practice which has evolved over the last thousands of years. Yoga could let people become one with god or oneself, a union that would help them have peace and calmness. Yoga therefore helps in ushering true happiness, liberate themselves and get enlightened from within. 

 

Yoga helps in understanding our individuality

Yoga was originated in India. The yogis were people who practiced the divine teachings from the Vedas and used them to get enlightened. Even if yoga has revolutionized over the years, it still holds its true meaning which is finding out true selves. 

In all the yoga teacher training courses, people would be made to understand that between home and work, people lose a core essence, which is themselves. Most of them would feel like a zombie who is following orders of someone 365 days, and that someone can be their boss, the society and/or their family members. This results in stressing out for they are never with their own selves and their minds too are affected. All these results in other health related problems. What yoga does is to identify all these issues and ensures that the problems are solved. In all yoga teacher training in india, these things are told first to let people understand the benefits of doing yoga goes beyond just health reasons. 

Help evaluate better

Each of the techniques involved in doing yoga helps to transcend the normal problems and evaluate life in a much better way. What any yoga teacher would tell is that humans are more than just experiences or things, or even their jobs. They are not someone who pays the bills or is a mother, father, daughter, or son. They are individuals who have some identity. If you study yoga in India, you will come to know that yoga helps in understanding the individual at his or her core level. 

Why You Should Explore Yoga Rishikesh Options To Learn Yoga In India

Learning and practicing yoga for personal wellness is a global trend scaling new heights of popularity and awareness. When the aspiring yoga candidates initiate searches for the best destinations and yoga schools, India ranks at top. Each year, high numbers of tourist arrive in India with prime objective to learn yoga in India. The objectives to learn Indian yoga may be different but the one goal is common for all- ‘to feel and live better’. 

Yoga in Rishikesh For Everyone:

India boasts of having the maximum numbers of quality yoga schools all across the region from north to south and east to west but Rishikesh in north India stands out distinguished. Rishikesh, as being the origin of traditional yoga, hosts numbers of quality yoga schools being governed and managed by committed faculties. Yoga Rishikesh schools offer variety of courses designed for different objectives. Yoga retreats and Hatha Yoga teacher training are the most sought after yoga courses in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh Yoga Schools Offer Best Yoga Courses In India:

The title of yoga courses may be same at different yoga schools in India but the curriculum differs at large. Each yoga school has its own vision about the particular yoga teaching; so, they craft the curriculums accordingly. Now, it is you to compare and select the best-fit yoga courses in India; my experience says that you will have the best choice from yoga schools in Rishikesh.

The prominent yoga schools in Rishikesh offer customized teaching to maximize the learning gains for every student but disciplined yogic life style is must to follow by everyone. Yoga classes in Rishikesh are conducted in natural environment that helps you to find yourself close to nature and God during meditation. Shatkriyas, Asanas , Pranayamas , Mudras, Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, Bandhas and basics of Ayurveda are the common elements of more in demand yoga courses in India but you need to go into details mentioned in curriculums. The period of yoga learning depends upon the particular course objective but the leading yoga Rishikesh schools offer world-class boarding facilities that you will admire.

Hatha Yoga Course Offered by Kaivalya Yoga Rishikesh, India

Hatha yoga is the oldest and most systematic style of yoga. In fect,  it would be correct to say that hatha yoga is more an umbrella term and base of all popular yoga systems or trends in the world today. If someone wants to learn any style, the first thing is to build the correct base by learning 200 hour hatha yoga teacher training under the able guidance of a true master or guru.

There are many reliable texts available on hatha yoga but there are four major ones- Hatha yoga pradipika by yogi swatmarama, Goraksha samhita by Gorakhnath,  Gherand samhita by sage Gherand and Hatharatnavali  by Srinivasabhatta Mahayogindra. All these texts were written between 6th and 15th centuries A.D. Even there are references to hatha yoga in Upnishads and puranas which date back around 6th century B.C. The actual reference in texts to hatha yoga began around 6th century B.C. and it proves the authenticity of this great system Hatha yoga and it gives us the glimpse of the historical aspect of Hatha yoga.

In ancient times, hatha yoga used to be practiced for the purpose of achieving higher state of consciousness and reach the stage of Samadhi. But , today this great science has been misunderstood completely and only it is now being understood and utilized in very limited sense, just as physical exercise or just as to demonstrate the flexibility of the body. This is the high time to correct this misconception because hatha yoga is a very important and helpful science in today’s world and humanity.

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Yoga Courses, Yoga Classes & Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

In the last few decades, Yoga has become so popular around the world that now hardly there is any city in the world that does not have a yoga centre. There are yoga teacher training programs being conducted everywhere, drawing in curious students from around the world. These students seek to deepen their yoga practice and fully understand this ancient art in its true form, as it has been taught over many millennia. Yet the abundance of yoga styles and training programs make it difficult for students to know where they can find the authentic and true knowledge and the high quality teachers to share that knowledge.

At Kaivalya Yoga teacher training programme, our goal is to make you a complete yoga teacher by giving you an understanding about all aspects of the ancient yoga traditions. You’ll learn the ancient cleansing techniques to purify and detoxify your body, Asanas to make your body more flexible and stronger, Pranayama techniques to expand the prana( the vital life force), yoga philosophy to understand the roots and science of yoga, Physiology and anatomy to understand the effect of yoga practices on your body and understand your dietary needs with our individual ayurvedic nutrition consultations and Meditation techniques to control your mind.

With the true understanding of real yoga traditions, your body and mind will be better prepared to derive the best benefits of yoga, because to gain the best benefits of yoga you need right initiation in the guidance of good teachers. As students from around the world learn the ancient traditions with us, many are surprised to find that there are fundamental differences between the way yoga is taught in India and the West. Many yoga schools in the West focus only on the physical practice of yoga asanas, treating yoga as an exercise class rather than a fundamental philosophy for uniting the mind and body through meditation. Even many great yoga teachers in the West neglect the practices of pranayama and meditation. Without a complete knowledge of yoga, dedicated yoga students may spend many years on the physical practice only to find themselves wondering what next step they should take on their spiritual journeys.

At Kaivalya Yoga School, we prepare you to explore the real yoga and take your spiritual journey to next level by putting the right foundation for your yoga practice.

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