YOGA AND LIFESTYLE
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Indeed, it
is astonishing fact that a yogic
tradition, which is more than five thousand years old, has recently become a
popular way of life.
Presently,
people consider that yoga is a significant means to achieve a healthy as well as a positive lifestyle.
ASANAS AS
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
According
to patanjali, asana means, “sthiram sukham aasanam” i.e., “that position which
is comfortable and steady”.
Benefits of Asana for prevention of
diseases
a) Circulation of blood becomes normal: as a result of practicing asanas regularly, the
stroke volume as well as cardiac output increase because cardiac muscles start
working more strongly and efficiency.
b) Bones and joint become strong: as a result of practicing asanas regularly, the bones,
cartilages and ligaments become strong. Along with this, the height of children
is enhanced.
c) Respiratory organs become efficient: by doing asana regularly, the respiratory organs
become efficient. The vital air capacity increases up to 6000cc. the size of
lungs and chest also enhances. As a result of doing asanas, the will power
become strong and various diseases such as cough, asthma and cancer of trachea
can be prevented.
d) Efficiency of digestive system of our body begin to work effectively. The absorption o food
become efficient. The storage of bile in gall bladder in concentrated from is
enhanced, appetite increases, stomach and intestines are also strengthened.
e)
Nervous system strengthen:
f)
Glandular activity is stimulated and
regulated properly:
g)
Efficiency of excretory system
enhances:
h)
Immune system is strengthened
OBESITY:
PROCEDURE, BENEFITS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR VAJARASANA, PADAHASTASANA, URDHVHASTASANA, TRIKONASANA,
ARDHMATSEYENDRASANA
Nowadays,
obesity has become an enormous as well a a fatal health problem. this problem
is not only seen in India but is prevalent in other countries also. Even in
united states of America, one out of three adults and one out of five children
and teenagers are facing problem of obesity. “Obesity is that condition of the body in which the amount of fat
increases to extreme levels.”
Obesity can
be prevented the following asanas are performed regularly.
VAJRASANA
Procedure:
it is a meditative asana. Kneel down on the ground or floor with your knees,
ankles and toes touching the ground. Your toes should be stretched backward.
Now place your palms of your hands on the knees. the upper body should be
straight. At this time, the breathing should be deep, even and slow. Then
expand your chest forward and pull your abdominal portion inwards.
Benefits
1.
It
is helpful in improving concentration.
2.
It
is helpful in curing dysentery, back pain and chest diseases.
3.
It
enhances memory power.
4.
It
cures the problems related to menstruation.
5.
It
strengthens the pelvic muscles.
6.
It
removes postural defects.
7.
It
prevents hernia and gives relief from piles
8.
It
help in reducing hipfat.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
A person suffering from joint pain should not perform
vajrasana.
The individuals who have any spinal column problem should not
perform vajarasana.
The individuals who have some difficulty in movement should
do vajrasana with a lot of care.
PADA
HASTASANA
Procedure:
bend forward until the fingers or palms of the hands touch the floor on either
side of the feet. Try to touch the knee with the forehead. do not strain. Keep
the knees straight. Exhale while bending forward. try to contract the abdomen
in the final position to expel the maximum amount of air from the lungs.
Benefits
1.
Pada
hastasana make the body very flexible. It stretches the back and leg muscles.
2.
It
help to eliminate excess belly fat.
3.
It
improves digestion and reduces constipation. It cures many stomach ailments.
4.
It
makes the spine flexible and tones the nerves.
5.
It
improves blood circulation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The individuals who have back pain should avoid
this asana. At least, they should not bend forward fully. They can bend
themselves only as far comfortable. 
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