SURYANAMASKAR

The worship of the sun is the worship of God. It removes weakness caused by worries and diseases.Suryanamaskar is itself a complete exercise and can be practised by all. It has got several benifits. It activate glands of the endocrinal system and improves pancreas,adrenal,Thyroid,Pituitary and a few other glands function normally.Suryanamaskar removes several disorders of stomatch,Spine,lungs and chest.Suryanamaskaram having 12 steps (Combination of 12 Asamnas). Each steps having its own benifits.

YOGA THERAPY FOR CHOLESTEROL

CHOLESTEROL

Cholesterol is a soft substance like wax. Produced in liver, this substance mixes with blood and travels to all parts of the body and helps in the production of different harmones. Too much of production makes it to get deposited on the blood vessels., obstructing the free flow of blood leading to ANTHEROSCEROSIS,  which may lead to chest pain, paralysis and sudden death.

Cholesterol Or Fat:
Fat - not only gives energy but also help us digest vitamins.They are two types of fats saturated fats and unsaturated fats.
Saturated fats: Saturated fats increases the cholesterol in our body. Saturated fat is found in animal flesh like chicken, eggs, milk, cheese,coconut oil, palm oil. Usually it condenses at the minimum temperature.
Unsaturated fats: This does not get condensed at the fridge temperature. There are two types of unsaturated fats, poly unsatuated fats and mono unsaturated fats.
Sunflower oil, Soya bean oil, kardy oil, rice brane oil  etc., are comes under poly unsaturated fats. Groundnut oil, gingilli oil, olive oil etc are comes under mono unsaturated fats.Better to use poly unsaturated fatty acids in our daily life.

Human blood having two types lipo Proteins in the cholesterol. High density Lipo Proteins (HDL) and second one is Low Density Lipo Proteins (LDL)


FUNCTION OF HDL & LDL:

The high density Lipo Proteins (HDL) is  try to obstruct the cholestrol from getting deposited on to the inner walls of the blood vessels. So, it is called as good cholesterol. The Low density Lipo Protins (LDL) is try to obstruct the blood flow and lead to heart diseases and paralysis. So it is called bad cholesterol.
If the blood cholesterol is more than 200mg, your doctor will send your blood sample for lipo protein analysis. It will be analysed in the lab and a report sent regarding the content of HDL and LDL in the blood. If the LDL  is 130, it is good, your are safe. If it exceeds 130, the doctor will advise you to be careful about your food and it exceeds more than160, he will reccommand for medication to reduce the cholesterol.

HOW TO CONTROL CHOLESTEROL:

• Avoiding using cooking oil containing saturated fats like palm oil. coconut oil. ghee, vanaspathi etc.
• Don't fry until the curries are burnt,
• Use skimmed milk alone in tea or coffee.
• Don't use more  sugar,
• Avoid mutton and non-vegeterian foods,
• Take more carrot,cabbage and onion,
• Good exercise every day,
• Practice Yoga  (both Asana and Pranayamam every day)
• Kapalbathi is important pranayama to control Cholosterol(Ref my article on Pranayama)
• Use only quality Rice bran oil regularly.

     AGE        HDL ( mig/dl) LDL ( mig/dl)


Ordinary High Ordinary High

Male            Risk- Risk    Risk- Risk



15 to 19 age 165- 183    109- 123

20 to 29 age 194- 216    128- 148

30 to 39 age 218- 244    149- 171

10 to 49 age 231- 254    160- 180

50 and above 230- 256   166- 188



Females



15 to 19 age 173- 195   115- 135

20 to 29 age 184- 208   127- 148

30 to 39 age 202- 220   143- 163

10 to 49 age 223- 246   155- 177

50 and above 252- 281  170- 195

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YOGA THERAPY FOR BLOOD PRESSURE

HIGH B.P has become more common now,  than it was a few centuries ago. In the industrial age,unable to face day to day problems,with calm courage, man succumbs to stress and strain.

SYSTOLIC - DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE:

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If the B.P becomes too high, it is called Hypertension. In the case of people subjected to both mental and physical strain the high B.P may become higher and leads to hypertension. But, if the person is suffering from hypertension, his B.P will be very high even though he may not have any stress. The heart goes on pumping the blood into the arteries and see that it reaches all the part of the body. For this purpose, the heart contracts and the blood flow out from the heart into the blood vessels with great speed. This pressure, created in the blood due to the contracting of the heart,is called SYSTOLIC PRESSURE.

When the heart expands and comes back to normal state again certain amount of pressure is created in the blood which is called DIASTOLIC PRESSURE .

The blood is usually measured in millimeters as :


SYSTOLIC PRESSURE : 120
DIASTOLIC PRESSURE : 80

USUAL STATE OF THE BLOOD:

Generally the systolic pressure lies between 100 -120 for all age groups in normal health conditions, though according to some , it is 90. It varies from person to person and again, as age advances, the systolic Pressure too increases.

Diastolic Pressure remains between 60 - 90 in normal conditions, irrespective of age.
Emotional states like anger which every human being experiences will exercise their influence on B.P. mental pressure, excitement, fear and anxiety increase the B.P. When the person gets back to normal state, the B.P too comes to the original level.

HYPERTENSION:

Hypertension is seen more in men than in women. Also more in the middle aged and old aged people.

COMPLICATIONS:

If the B.P is not checked properly the following problems may arise.

1. Life span will come down
2. Coronary artery problem
3. Brain Hemorrhage
4. Paralysis
5. Headaches
6. Kidney problem

B.P - Silent killer:

This is un-happy to say that, no one can realise that he has B.P. It is because external symptoms will not be visible in B.P like as other diseases.

Many people with high B.P may not aware that they are suffering from high B.P . It is possible only by frequent check up of B.P test.

HOW TO PREVENT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE:

• Reduce in-take of Salt
• No  smoking,
• Stop Alcohol,
• Avoid Fat content Foods,
• Avoid Non Veg Food,
• Consume More Water,
• Avoid unwanted Arguments,
• Relax With Music,
• Avoid tensions,
• Avoid anger,
• Practice Yoga Regularly,
• Practice Pranayamam Regularly,
• (a) Bhastika Pranayama
• (b) Anulom vilom
• Practice Asana Regularly,
• (a) Shanithi Asana,
• (b) Bhujagasana,
• (c) Relaxing exercise.
  
  
  Note:  Check B.P every month
  
  
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DIABETES

It is not an exaggeration to say that more than 10% of  people suffer from diabetes in our country. There is no age restriction to the disease from a week baby to 60 year old to effect the disease.

what is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism, the way our bodies  use digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food we eat is broken down into glucose. After digestion, the glucose mix with  bloodstream, where it is used by cells for growth and energy.For glucose to get into cells, insulin must be present . Insulin is hormone produced by the Pancreas, a large gland behind the stomach.
When we eat, the pancreas automatically produce the right quantity of INSULIN  to move glucose from blood into our cells. Generally, people with diabetes, however, the pancreas either produces little or no insulin, or the cells do not respond appropriately to the insulin that is produced. Glucose builds up in the blood, overflows into urine, and passes out of the body in the urine. Thus. the body loses its main sources of fuel even though the blood contains large quantities of glucose.

SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES:

- Frequent urination

- Too much Thirst

- Too much hunger

- Loss of weight

- Loss of vision

- Tiredness

- Delayed healing of wounds or cuts

- Numbness in the hands and legs

- Weakness

- itching sensation

- Skin diseases

- Burning feeling while passing urine

- Too much white discharge in woman.

HOW MUCH SUGAR THERE SHOULD BE IN BLOOD ?

- Fasting blood sugar - early morning in empty stomach is 80 mg to 115mg.

- Post paradial blood sugar - Two hours after food is below 140 is normal.

If the blood sugar is above 200mg. along with other symptoms. the person is said to suffer diabetes.

REASON FOR DIABETES:

• Hereditary,
• Over Eating ,
• Over Weight,
• Lack of Exercise,
• Mental stress and strain,
• Due to Some Drugs,
• Because of Age,
• Because of Contagious diseases.

COMPLICATIONS :

A Diabetes will attract a variety of diseases. Diabetes can effect any part of the body like Eyes, Kidneys, Blood vessels, Nervous and Heart. Once those parts are affected, it is really difficult to get back to normal condition. Besides, the patient will subject himself to much agony. So, it is better to keep oneself away from those complications by practicing Yoga, good food habits,regular exercise and proper drugs, before it becomes too late.

WHAT ARE THE REMEDIAL MEASURES TO PROTECT FROM DIABETES

YOGA : Ancient Indian medical system, Ayurveda, the philosophy of which also encompasses Yoga, considers diabetes as a psychosomatic disorder with causative factors being sedentary habits, physical, emotional and mental stress.
Yoga postures were developed thousands of years ago in India and were designed to assist man to counteract the effectof living a life far different from the one we were designed to live by nature.
All Asanas and Pranayama techchniques meant to treat diabetes, are known to infulence in the following ways:
1. Direct influence on Pancreatic secretion by rejuvenation of the pancrearic cells, through alternate abdominal contraction and relaxation.
2.  Reduction ib blood sugar due to muscular exercise involved in Asanas.
3.  Yoga changes one's attitude towards life by developing mental relaxation and balance.
4.  Reducing the activity of autonomic nervous system.
5.  Reducing the weight of the individual.
6.  Providing will power to follow the strict diet regimen required.
Consumption of daily doses of medicines can be drastically reduced and eventually stopped by the continuous practice of Yoga.This is scientifically proved fact.

PRANAYAMA:

• Kapalpathi Pranayam
• Bhahaya Pranayam
• Agnisar Pranayam

YOGA ASANAS:

• Suryanamaskarm
• Mandukasana
• Pavana Mukthsana
• Divya Chakrasana
• Markatasana
• Brisk Walking 1/2 to 1 hr

TAKE FOLLOWING FOOD:

Amala,Garlic,Pumpkin, Bitter gourd, Onion, Tomato, Papaya, Snake gourd, ladies fingers. drumstick fresh and cooked vegetable leaves. Take Menthi leaves and menthi powder regularly.

FOOD  SHOULD AVOID:

- Sugar, Honey,Jaggery,glucose and all sweets,
- Cashew nuts,almond,Pista, Dry grapes,
- Cool drinks, alcohol, Horlicks, Boost, Complan,
- Tender coconut water and tender coconut,
- Banana, mango, Jack fruit,custard apple,Sapota,
- Maida, cakes,glucose biscuits,
- Potatoes, and all root Vegetables,
- Ghee, butter, Cheese, coconut oil, Palm oil,Gingelly Oil etc.,

LOW BLOOD SUGAR:

Low Blood Sugar means  not having enough sugar or glucose in the blood. Low  blood sugar is also called hypoglycemia, insulin shock, or insulin reaction. Glucose is needed by the body cells. A normal blood sugar level is 80 - 120mg in Fasting.  When the blood sugar is below 70 is called low sugar. The normal blood sugar level  less than 180 to 200mg % after two hours of food.

DHYANA - MEDITATION

                                                                               

                                                                           

                                                               Meditation (Dhyana)      


                                                                 

Sleep is an un-conscious Meditation. Meditation is conscious sleep. In sleep we get limited energy. In Meditation we will get abundant energy. This energy is enhancing the power of body, mind, and intellects. Meditation is open the doors of our sixth sense and beyond. With this boosted energy through meditation we will get relax, healthy and happy. It also helps to greater heights in the physical realm.

Meditation is nothing but journey of our consciousness towards self realization. Meditation is consciously   travels to body, body to mind, mind to intellect, intellect to self and beyond. To do Meditation, first we must stop all the functions of our body and mind. That is body movement, seeing, speaking and thinking.

Now Let us know how to do meditation.

For Meditation, first thing is the posture. You may sit in any posture. Posture must be very comfortable and stable. We can meditate either on floor or on a chair. We can meditate any place, where ever you feel comfortable. Sit comfortably, cross your legs and your fingers. Now close your eyes. Stop inner and outer charter. Don’t chat any mantra. Just relax, totally relax, just relax.

When we cross our legs and hand fingers, the Energy circuit will forms and gives more stability. The Eyes are the doors of the mind. So, eye should be closed. Mantra chanting or any other chanting of inner or outer or any other activities of mind should be stopped.  When, the body relaxes the conscious travel to next zone. That is body, mind and intellect.

The mind is the bundles of thoughts. There are numerous thoughts are always coming into the surface of the mind. Where there are thoughts in the mind. We may get many questions it may be known or unknown to us. To transcend  the mind and intellect. One should observe the breath. Observation is the nature of self. So, one should just witness the breath. Don’t do conscious breathing. Don’t inhale or exhale consciously. Let inhalation and exhalation happens its own. Just observe normal breath. This is the main key for meditation. This is the way for meditation.

Don’t go behind thoughts; don’t think queries, questions, or thoughts. Come back to breath. Observe normal breathing. Be with your breath. Then the density of the thoughts reduces, thinner and shorter. Finally breath  becomes smallest. It settles like a flash in between two eye brows. In this state one will have no breath and no thoughts. He will be totally thoughtless. This state is called nirmal isthithy. Or no- thought state.

This is called meditative state. In this state, we will be under the shower of cosmic energy. The more meditation one does the more will be cosmic energy one receives. This cosmic energy flows through energy body is also called ethnic body.

BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

1.       Gives high level of relaxation

2.       Lowers respiratory rate

3.       Reduces oxygen consumption

4.       Improves heart function

5.       Reduces  hypertension (B.P)

6.       Reduce muscle tensions

7.       Removes headache

8.       Improves self confidence

9.       Strengthens immune system

10.   Enhances energy, strength, vigor

11.   Protect from all types of allergies & arthritis

12.   Gives relaxation to nervous system

13.   Reduce energy waste,

14.   Strengthens the brain power

15.   Improves intelligence

16.   Decreases the aging process.

17.   Cures infertility for young people

18.   Improves hormones secretions

19.   Gives abundant energy

20.   Sharpens the eyes

Meditation (Dhyana) is the study of deep concentration,calm and tranquility of the mind. As the Meditation  grows , the mind goes on becoming more and more pure. When Meditation practice regularly leads to unconscious to subconscious state from subconscious to conscious state and from conscious to super conscious state. Awakening of sixth sense and beyond.

                                                              

BENIFITS OF YOGA

1. 
   
   Develop Strength and Energy
2. 
   
   Enhance Bone joints and mobility
3. 
   
   Increase blood circulation
4. 
   
   Improve positive thinking
5. 
   
   Removes back and neck pains
6. 
   
   Activate glandular secretions,
7. 
   
   Increase stamina and Endurance
8. 
   
   Improves digestion System Function
9. 
   
   Activate immunization system
10. 
    
    Increase Lungs Capacity
11. 
    
    Maintain Cholesterol and Blood sugar level
12. 
    
    Reduce Obesity,
13. 
    
    Boots vitality ,
14. 
    
    Increase Longevity of Life.
15. 
    
    Muscle tone up
16. 
    
    Self improvement can visibly seen by your friends and Relatives
17. 
    
    Learn good health habit 
18. Handle on stress management successfully,
19. 
    
    Eliminate stress from your life.

WHY YOGA ?

Yoga is an essential part of life on earth to cure oneself from physical and mental ailments to keep a disease free from body and mind. The human beings on earth having capacity to adjust themselves from time to time to the prevailing environment. Like atmospheric pressure,temperature, different gases in the atmosphere.
Yoga improves our metabolism system. The metabolism is most important to keep your body healthy. Yoga  fine tunes the metabolism system in our body. Yoga removes all disorders in human  body. Yoga, particularly Kapalbathi Pranayama activate all your internal organs. It activate internal organs like heart, lungs, liver, gallbladder, kidney,small intestine, big intestine,stomach,Pancreas, spleen, for ladies it activates ovaries and uterus. For gents, it activate prostrate gland enlargement. The Onulom Vilom Pranayama is activate all Nadis in human body. There are 72000 of Nadies available in human body. The anulom Vilom activate all 72 thousands of nadies in human body.


Yoga particularly, Asanas activate external organs, skeleton system, nerves system , blood regulatory system and improves flexibility of body. Improves hormones secretions.

Each every activities of yoga is its own benefits.

Through yoga  one can unify and purify the Body Mind and Soul.

TYPES OF YOGA

TYPES OF YOGA :

1. BHAKTI YOGA
2. KARMA YOGA
3. RAJA YOGA
4. HATHA YOGA

BHAKTI YOGA:

This simple and Very common among the people this method of yoga is very easy to follow as it does not require any technical and complicated process nor any special intelligence. It creates a feeling of security in man. He develops strong faith on  superior  natural power, ie., God, which is all powerful and merciful and will come to his rescue in time of need, protecting him from harm.

KARMA YOGA :

Karma is a Sanskrit word meaning action. Karma yogi do his duty without reservation and without expecting any return for his acts. A karma yogi utilizes his energy in doing good deeds.He does not run after pleasure.

GYAN YOGA /RAJA YOGA:

It is a difficult process and can be achieved by persistent practice of mental disciple. According to Patanjali yoga to be made of eight parts in his Yoga sutra . He says five of the method eternal and three internal.One should avoid indulging in speaking lies,stealing,amassing wealth beyond one's requirement and cultivate the habit of keeping the body and mind clean and remain contented with his position. This yoga also called DHYANA YOGA or ASHTANGA YOGA

EIGHT PARTS OF  ASHTANGA YOGA

1. YAMA
2. NIYAMA
3. ASANAS
4. PRANAYAMA
5. PRATYAHARA
6. DHARNA
7. DHYAN
8. SAMADHI.

• YAMA means control and discipline,
• NIYAMA means methods and principles,
• ASANAS relate to make physical postures,
• PRANAYAMA is kriyas with air,
• PRATYAHAR is avoiding undesirable
• DHARANA is concentration,
• DHYANA is meditation and
• SAMATHI is contemplation.

HATHA YOGA::

The most ancient art to keep fit physically and mentally. It is system of psycho physical exercises. This Hatha Yoga is comprises of three parts. Which are Asana, Pranayama, and meditation. Asana are carried out to make spine chord flexible and strengthen the nervous system and blood regulatory system.. They not only give strength to mind, it brighten the hidden powers of the spirit. stimulate the will power and ultimately raise a person to the state of self realisation.

Hatha Yoga is combination of Surya and  Chandra functions. Surya is prana the life force. It carries out the function of blood circulation and respiration.The Chandra performs the function of removing impurities from the body.

WHAT IS YOGA?

Yoga is the most ancient system of unification of the body, the mind and soul. It is otherwise know as scientific approach to keep the body and mind free from all disorders. It was practiced 1000 of years ago in our country and is being carried out even today. Our ancestors practiced with remarkable success to maintain good physics and to keep mind tranquil.

Yoga has been integral part of our vedantific philosophy, vedas, upanishads and Ramayana. Talk about it. Lord krishna also explained to Arjuna the secret of yoga in the Gita.

The science of Yoga was inherited from one generation to another. Among the earliest sages who contributed in laying the foundation of yoga system was Kapil who lived in 700 BC. He developed samkhya philosophy. He was of the opinion that the answer to human problem lay in acquiring 'Samayak Gyan' - Proper knowledge.

It was left to Sage Patanjali to show a method for obtaining the goal laid down by Kapil. While Kapil laid stress on acquiring 'gyan', the patanjali system deals with both the body,mind and soul.

Yoga is a psychophysical system of exercises based upon the knowledge of the relation between the body and the mind. It is in fact a key to reveal the mysteries of universal consciousness. It shows the way how people can conquer suffering, disease and death. It teaches how to stretch life span and enjoy a better living. We can also realize the self through ASANAS (body postures), PRANAYAMA( rhythmic breathing,) and MEDITATION (concentration)

Yoga is not merely a science dealing with various body postures, it is, apart being a source of sound health, gives eternal peace of mind. A regular practice not only adds years to life but leads to a meaningful life.

The medical science, which has developed in leaps and bounds has also reached the conclusion that, without taking into account the mind, it is not possible to cure the body. Thus yoga unites body, mind and soul.