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Yoga
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Sun |
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Suriya Namaskar |
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Sun Salutation
( Suriya Namaskar ) |
Routine consisting
of a series of alternating backward and forward postures that
give maximum stretch to the body, detoxifies organs and has
an overall relaxing effect. |
| Yoga is an
ancient art of creating harmony in body mind & spirit. The
physical or Hatha aspect of this holistic way of being uses
the breath (pranayama), still postures (asanas) to strengthen,
cleanse, balance & vitalize the body from within & without.
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Headstand - Sirsha-asana
The King of Postures Increases circulation
to the brain, and brings a renewed sense of vitality through
releasing tension and fatigue and restoring the position of
vital organs. |
Shoulderstand - Sarvangasana
The Queen of Postures Purifies the blood
and aids in vitalizing the nerves whilst strengthening internal
organs through increased circulation. |
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Cobra - Bhujangasana Strengthens
back muscles,
spine, the abdomen and increases upper body strength.
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Feature Posture – The Plough
(Halasana)
1.
Lie on your back with your legs together, palms
facing to floor at your sides.
2. Inhale & raise your legs
up to bring hips off the floor.
3. Firmly support back with
your hands and if possible without bending your
knees, exhale and arch legs as far as possible
behind your head. |
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Keep breathing in this position until your toes
can touch the floor or as far as you can possibly
go.
5. If your feet can comfortably
touch the floor, walk them as far behind your
head as possible.
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6. To return to
starting position inhale deeply and continue to
breathe normally as you place hands flat on the
floor facing downward and begin to roll along
the spinal column very slowly until your legs
are flat on the floor once more. If necessary
you may bend your legs to facilitate gently coming
back to start position.
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Reap
The Benefits
Effective for Asthma, Back ache, Depression,
Sciatica, Headache, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bronchitis,
Sinus, Congestion, Premenstrual tension etc .
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And Be Cautious
Do not attempt this exercise if you have
breathing difficulties, hernia or you are suffering
with nasal congestion. |
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Next month we will
feature the Counter Posture to the Plough (Halasana)
The Fish (Matsyasana) |
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Copyright 2005 Sri Vasudeva
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