Health and Yoga

Meditation: Training the Mind

Posted by on Jul 15, 2013 in Meditation | 0 comments

Our human body is like a temple. Our soul is the God residing inside it. Our limbs are the artifacts of the temple. Our soul connects our body and mind. Hence, it is always imperative for us to take care of the soul, so that the human life can be directed in the way, it is intended. In order to achieve the hierarchy level of needs, the needs of the soul must be satisfied. Limbs can never function without the direction provided by the soul. Mind is the most possible depiction of the soul inside all of us. Therefore, it is our duty to train our mind, so that it can take control of the body, our movements, and our thoughts. Training the mind is not at all a new technique. In fact, it is a very ancient technique. Monks in old times used to train their minds, so that they can achieve the ‘Moksha’. They used to do it in order to concentrate, in order to focus on their objectives of life. However, in present times, dynamic pattern of life has changed the reason for training the mind. In the din and bustles of daily life, one has to rush behind the cherished dreams. Most of the times, they are not fulfilled. As a result, they get bogged down by depression, and lose their focus on their goals. Being faced with this condition, they get distracted very easily and in times, fall apart. They lose their enthusiasm and their energy level falls radically. Life provides them with second chances, but distracted souls cannot recognize those. They fall into a vicious circle of failures. There comes the role of training the mind. This technique is majorly known as meditation. In today’s daily hectic schedule, it is gaining its mounting significance. Meditation for half an hour to one hour can provide one with extreme peace of mind, positive energy, and an enthusiastic outlook towards life. It releases the tension in mind, relaxes the limbs, and makes one ready for further challenges. It makes one more alive to face the hurdles of life more successfully than ever. Yogic meditation has many positive impacts on human life. Across India, there are several organizations, which provide meditative trainings and consultancy services. If you are facing troubles in your daily life and looking for a steady solution, you can go through the pages of...

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Yoga Postures for Prevention of Hair Fall

Posted by on Jun 14, 2013 in Health and Yoga | 0 comments

Yoga is an alternate field of medicine which has been practiced for more than 5000 years. Though yoga originated in India but its benefits are now not hidden from the people around the world. Apart from relaxing your mind, body and soul; yoga has also proved to be effective for treating health problems like hair fall. There are certain yogasanas which improve the blood flow to the scalp thereby preventing hair loss and even help in re-growth of hairs. As the blood supply to scalp improves, oxygen and proper nutrients are supplied to hair follicles which help in prevention of hair fall. Some of the yogasanas for prevention of hair fall are listed below. Information about these yogasanas can also be gained through the website of ‘yogicthoughts.com’. Sheershasana This is the best yogasanas which helps prevent hair fall. In this asana you need to stand upside down with your head on the floor and your back and legs straight in the sky. In this position, your blood flows properly to the head and brain supplying adequate amount of oxygen thus preventing hair fall. Uttanasana Uttanasana is a position wherein you need to stand and bend forward. This is one of the most effective yogasanas for preventing hair loss. In this asana you need to stand straight with both your legs close to each other. Take a deep breath. Now while exhaling, lift up both your hands and bend forward your upper portion. Let your hands touch the floor. Stay in this position for a while and breathe normally. Now inhale deeply and go to your normal standing position. This asana relieves you of all the stress and promotes hair growth. Also, as the head is below the heart level, there is an improved flow of blood to the scalp thereby improving hair growth and preventing hair loss. Uttanpadasana This is the other yogasana which allows blood circulation to the scalp thereby helping hair follicles to re-grow. For this asana, lie down on the floor with your arms on the sides and palms facing the floor. Now, slowly raise the legs at an angle of 45 to 60 degrees. Remain in this position for about a minute. Apart from these asanas, you can also indulge into practicing sun salutation, deep breathing exercises or Pranayam to prevent hair fall. Word of Caution All these asanas must be performed under the guidance of an expert yoga instructor else these asanas might result in few injuries. Pregnant women and people suffering from problems such as spondylitis, cervical etc. must avoid such tough asanas. Also, a doctor must always be consulted before starting practicing any kind of...

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