15 Sep

What is Yoga? Everything you need to know about yoga

By Himanshu JoshiYoga#yogapractice, course, yoga, yoga course, yoga teacher training

The term yoga stands for unity or joining of two aspects which are self and God or in other words construed to mean of mind and body. It is a misnomer to label yoga as a merely a science of physical exercises. Lord Shiva (meaning Kalyana or welfare) is said to be the deity who unravelled mystics and intricacies of yoga for the welfare of human beings. Lord Krishna is called a yogiraj due to the fact that his own self was a cohesion of body, mind and intellect. He enunciated through the legendary epic. The Gita, the theories of Gyan (True knowledge), Karma (Action) and Bhakti (devotion) – If a person wishes to attain Nirvana (Salvation or liberation) he has the options of Gyan, Bhakti and karma to choose […]

15 Sep

BENEFITS OF YOGA ASNAS

By Himanshu JoshiYogayoga

Asanas have multiple benefits, as detailed here under : With certain safeguards and cautious, all men and women and children can perform asanas, depending upon an individual’s age, health status or particular diseases from which a person suffering. They are easy, cost -effective, preventive, corrective and curative of almost all the disorders, mental or physical or both, and no extra material is required to perform them. They help in muscle and tissue build up and repair thereof, apart from calming down agitated nerves, dispelling fatigue, making up for the lost energy. They help to keep body and mind in good humour. They energise the endocrine glands so that the body receives requisite secretions which are vital and necessary for proper functioning of the body. Digestive system is rejuvenated, appetite improves, […]

19 Aug

Factors That Cause Diseases

By Himanshu JoshiYogadiseases, disorder, healthy diet, healthy food, yoga

Man is influenced by various external and internal factors which include not only the effects of our own actions but also to which we are subjected by persons/factors not related to you. In fact, personal resistance or submission to an event/factor or else a compromise with such odd happenings affects everyone according to one’s nature or temperament. All individuals cannot rather, react to an upset or problem in a uniform way. Certain people accept realities of life in a casual manner, some take them rather seriously, whereas others can easily laugh them away. Different reactions and impacts reveal the true nature of a person, as to how, when, and where, and above all, why he reacts. Some people are not averse to suggestions, even if that is beneficial for them, […]

16 Aug

5 Best Yoga Poses For Improving Your Flexibility

By Himanshu Joshihealth, Yoga, Yoga Asanapose, yoga

“When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy, ” said Khalil Gibran in The Prophet. It is only when we have experienced sadness we feel the intensity of joy. When there is a long spell of darkness we know the presence of light. The deeper the darkness, the higher is the value of the flight. Similarly when we find the movement of the body limited we understand what flexibility means. We need a flexible body to carry out day-to-day work whether it is fetching a glass of water from an overhead tap or walking up to a neighborhood shop. But an inflexible body could make it impossible at times. Read […]

2 Aug

Everything You Need to Know About Ashtanga Yoga: Primary, Intermediate and Advanced Level Series

By Himanshu JoshiAshtanga Yoga, karma yoga, Mantra, Meditation#pranayama, ashtanga yoga, philosophy, primary series yoga, yoga

It is said that if you have given up hope and accede to defeat in your mind you are set to lose, but if you have a winning spirit and see yourself as victor you will certainly win. Mind is the most powerful tool provided it is focussed. A wandering mind takes a person nowhere and in the end, he feels dissatisfied. Because of lack of concentration, he is unable to understand himself and hence remains unaware of the purpose of his life. Yoga helps one understand his body and mind. With regular practice, he develops strong concentration, becomes wise and intelligent, and is the master of his mind. Unlike the popular perception that yoga is all about postures and breathing exercises, yoga’s ultimate purpose is to train the mind […]

2 Aug

Thyroid Gland & Para- Thyroid Gland

By Himanshu JoshiAnatomy, Mantra, Meditation, Yogaanatomy, therapy, Thyroid, Thyroid Gland, yoga

The thyroid is next only to the pituitary gland in order of supremacy. It is a red-colored gland, situated at the backside of the throat, bilaterally divided. It is directly related to our digestive system and helps to convert food into flesh, blood, marrow, bones, and semen. It is also related to reproductive organs so as to guide the sexual desire towards enjoyment, to keep genitals in proper condition, and to regulate menstrual periods. It also affects the regulation of micturition (storage and flow), oxygen, and expulsion of carbon dioxide gas. It provides sustainable energy to body organs by supplying necessary secretion in order to regulate respiration, maintains the proper balance of calcium, iodine, and cholesterol so that bones grow properly wounds heal quickly, and blood flow is also normal. […]

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23 Apr

Embrace yoga to free yourself from the web of unhealthy habits

By Himanshu Joshihealth, human bodyhealing, health, meditation, mind and body, yoga

Couch potato and lazybones are no longer part of urban colloquial language and have become quite common. With the nature of jobs fast-changing, physical work in day-to-day activities is coming down. Penetration of technology has given rise to a sedentary lifestyle resulting in so many common diseases. This not only increases people’s out-of-pocket health expenses but also limits the growth potential. Post-Covid the importance of health has come to the fore. Once a person is physically constrained or crippled, his/her mental ability also gets impacted. In no time, there is a chain reaction and the person feels so negative and helpless in the worst cases. Yoga can not only rescue people from falling into the abyss but considerably improve one’s potential to grow multi-fold in life. A person just needs […]

31 Mar

Instilling basics of yoga early on

By Himanshu Joshihealth, human body, Yoga100 hour yoga, basic yoga, introduction of yoga, yoga

Small drops of water make an ocean. Life is also like a mammoth water body that collects every nugget or drop of experience in its belly and gives birth to our current reality. It can be compared to a jigsaw puzzle where only one piece can be seen in its entirety unless we find all the pieces. While seeing the complete picture is not in our hands, making every piece of the puzzle worthwhile is in our control. Childhood is the perfect time to work on a person, to imbibe the right samskaras that become the building blocks to adult life. A calm, collected and focussed mind is not achieved in a matter of days, weeks, or even months. It’s a lifelong process and the intention has to be set […]

1 Jan

What is Trigunas? Types (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) of Trigunas!

By Himanshu Joshitrigunas, Yogasattva, trigunas, types of trigunas, yoga, yoga types

What is Trigunas? Trigunas are 3 qualities of nature. The universe is the union of purusha (consciousness) and prakriti (nature). Prakriti manifest itself in living and non living , gross and subtle matter in the universe. Purusha is the cause behind moment or life of that matter. The 3 biological elements / tridosha are constituents of the human body (Vata, Pitta and Kapha). This is the prakriti. While the innate qualities of human beings are classified into 3 different categories known as trigunas. This is the metaphysical aspect. Types (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) of Trigunas! The trigunas are integral constituents of the mind. (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas). These 3 also known as Mansa dosha ot the psychic constitution. a.Tamas is underactive state which is the lowest. It […]

6 Dec

Benefits of Pranayama Practice

By Himanshu Joshibreath, breathwork, mindfulness breathing, prana, Remove term: Benefits of Pranayama Practice Benefits of Pranayama Practice, yogapractice#breath, #breathe, #breathwork, #mindfulness, #mindfulnessbreathing, #prana, #pranayama, #yogapractice, Benefits of Pranayama Practice, yoga

Traditionally, the ultimate aim of some Yogic practices was to direct Prāṇa into the suṣumnā nadi specifically, enabling Kuṇḍalini to rise, and thus bring about Mokṣa. There are two energetic nerve channels (nāḍis) on either side of the spine – Iḍā and Piṅgala. The Prāṇa flows upwards through the iḍā, and with this upward movement, the breath is automatically drawn into the lungs. The result is that the mind is lured towards the gross world of senses. The energy flows downwards through the Piṅgala, which is called apāna. With this downward movement, there is exhalation of the breath, signifying a rejection of the external world. The continuous cycle of happiness and dejection is embedded within the subtle channels. Through Prāṇāyāma, one could redirect the energy though the central spine known […]

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