Five Top Yoga Stretching Exercises

When performed mindfully, the yoga poses provide a comprehensive stretch for each and every muscle in your body. You have already done a yoga pose if you got out of bed this morning and stretched your arms over your head.

We discussed here five top yoga poses. These poses will stretch your muscles, increase blood flow, and make you feel stronger in no time.

Remember that you do not need to master all the yoga poses. You have to select a few of them. You are not required to become proficient in any of these things; rather, you are free to learn them whenever and however you like, and there is no expectation that you will be the master of the yoga poses. You just need to follow a few basic yoga guide lines.

Yoga asanas, which are the physical positions of yoga, can be thought of as muscle stretches. …

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Basic Guidelines for Yoga Practices

Guidelines before starting yoga practice

  1. Cleanliness – an important prerequisite for Yogic practice. It includes cleanliness of surroundings, body and mind.
  2. Yogic practice should be performed in a calm and quiet atmosphere with a relaxed body and mind.
  3. Yogic practice should be done on an empty stomach or light stomach. Consume small amount of honey in lukewarm water if you feel weak.
  4. Bladder and bowels should be empty before starting Yogic practices.
  5. A mattress, Yoga mat, or folded blanket should be used for the practice.
  6. Light and comfortable cotton clothes are preferred to facilitate easy movement of the body.
  7. Yoga should not be performed in state of exhaustion, illness, in a hurry or in acute stress conditions.
  8. In case of chronic disease/ pain/ cardiac problems, a physician or a Yoga therapist should be consulted prior to performing Yogic practices.
  9. Yoga experts should be consulted before doing Yogic practices during pregnancy
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How to Chant Chakra Mantras Along the Central Nervous System

You know, mantras and the mandalas are the two powerful spiritual and ritual practices of yoga and Hinduism to bring balance in life and the universe. In this article, we explain the seven mantras for the 7 chakras in the central nervous system.

The central nervous system controls most functions of the body and mind. It consists of two parts: the brain and the spinal cord. There are seven major chakras in our body. Five of them are in the spine and two are in the brain. Here, you will know how mantra chanting along the central nervous system (CNS). Which is beneficial for your health prosperity, and spiritual wellbeing.

Sage Sri Amit Ray once Said

“Mantras can tune the petals of the 114 chakras with the cosmic divine energies. It can purify your subconscious mind and bring you out of the negative thought patterns. You can easily abide in

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Seven Yoga Asanas for Chakra Bhedan

Chakra-bhedan are the yoga techniques for raising the Kundalini energy in the sushumna nadi and carrying it from the root chakra to the crown area. In this article, we explain the seven yoga exercises for chakra bhedan.

There are 7 chakras and each chakra have several issues with kundalini awakening. Each of the seven chakras has its own vitality and is related to our emotional well-being. Chakra bhedan removes the imbalances in the 7 chakra system.

The Muladhara or root chakra is located at the base of the spine and is related to basic human instinct and survival. The Swadishthana is located above the root chakra, at the sacrum and corresponds to the reproductive cycle. Above that is the Manipura, located in the stomach area and deals with self-esteem, power, fear etc. and physically it deals with digestion.

Above this is Anahata, located in the chest just above the …

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Chakra Stones and Crystals for Healing and Balancing

What are the common stones and crystals for healing and balancing the 7 chakras. How stones are used to bring emotional balance, health and prosperity?

Chakras, meaning wheel or disk, are centers of energy that run down the center of our body. There are 114 chakras in human body as Sri Amit Ray discovered them in his deep meditation. However, the 7 chakras are very popular. How to activate these chakras?

Each chakra receives energy from heaven (like galaxies and constellations at night and the sun during the day) and earth––as the earth’s rotation gives off energy. If the chakras are balanced, then they will gain and release the right of amount of energy to keep your body, mind, and spirit healthy.

On the other hand, if the chakras are losing too much energy or holding onto too much energy, it can lead to physical illnesses, spiritual instability, and emotional …

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History of the Chakra Systems

Origin of Chakra System in the Ancient Texts

The Sanskrit word, “chakra” was used in the oldest text called the Vedas around 1500 and 500 BC, originated in India. However, the chakras as psychic centers of consciousness are first mentioned in the Yoga Upanishads (600 B.C.) and later in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (200 B.C.). The Yoga Upanishads are the collections of minor Upanishads. It includes Shandilya Upanishad, Teja Bindu Upanishad, Jabala Upanishad, Cudamoni Upanishad, and the Yoga-Shikka Upanishad.

Origin of Seven Chakra System in the Western World

The main text about chakras that have come to the West is a translation by the Englishman, Arthur Avalon ((Sir John George Woodroffe), in his book, “The Serpent Power” published in 1919 [1]. These texts: the Sat-Cakra-Nirupana, written by Swami Purnananda in 1577, and the Padaka-Pancaka, written in the 10th century, contain descriptions of the centers and related practices. There is …

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International Yoga Day 2020: Quotes, Inspirations and Images

Yoga is a science, science of well-being, science of youthfulness, science of integrating body, mind and soul. — Amit Ray

Yoga is not a religion. It is a science, science of well-being, science of youthfulness, science of integrating body, mind and soul. -- Amit Ray
Yoga is a science, science of well-being, science of youthfulness, science of integrating body, mind and soul. — Amit Ray

Yoga is not just repetition of few postures – it is more about the exploration and discovery of the subtle energies of life. — Amit Ray

Yoga is not just repetition of few postures - it is more about the exploration and discovery of the subtle energies of life. -- Amit Ray

Exercises are like prose, whereas yoga is the poetry of movements. Once you understand the grammar of yoga; you can write your poetry of movements. — Amit Ray

Exercises are like prose, whereas yoga is the poetry of movements. Once you understand the grammar of yoga; you can write your poetry of movements. -- Amit Ray
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Top Chakra Inspirations and Quotes of Sri Amit Ray

Chakra Inspirations and Quotes

Rishi Amit Ray is known to the world for his contribution of peace, compassion and love. His is inspiration for millions across the world. He is the seer of the 114 chakras. In his deep meditation he can see the chakras. He discovered the names, locations and functions of many of the 114 chakras. Here we discussed some of inspirational words on chakras.

NirVana chakra is the chakra of neuroplasticity. It allows the brain to continuously change and adapt, and build new neural connections as needed, and abandoning the pathways that drags people down.

– Sri Guru Amit Ray

Enlightenment is knowing the unchanging background behind all that is changing.  Eliminate everything that is separate from the Supreme.

Sri Guru Amit Ray

Ojas chakra is a micro-environment of spiritual energy and leadership. The network consists of mahapadma chakras, two padma chakras and the subtle connection

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Effects of Mindfulness on Emotions: A Review of Modern Research

When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with one another – and ourselves. – Jack Kornfield

Mindfulness has been associated with psychological well-being for long time. There are many theoretically and evidence based research. The elements of mindfulness, namely awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance of one’s moment-to-moment experience, are regarded as potentially effective antidotes against common forms of psychological distress—rumination, anxiety, worry, fear, anger, and so on—many of which involve the maladaptive tendencies to avoid, suppress, or over-engage with one’s distressing thoughts and emotions.

Types of Mindfulness

Mindfulness finds its roots in ancient spiritual traditions, and is most systematically articulated and emphasized in Buddhism, a spiritual tradition that is at least 2550 years old. However, the practice of mindfulness has been introduced into Western psychology and medicine.

Buddhist Mindfulness

The Buddhist and Western conceptualizations of mindfulness differ in at least three levels: contextual, …

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Six Most Powerful Mindfulness Quotes with Benefits

Scientific studies confirmed that benefits of mindfulness-based meditation are remarkable. I discussed here, the six most powerful benefits of mindfulness meditation with six inspirational quotes. Whether you are doctor, engineer, lawyer or any other professionals, practicing mindfulness will give you immense benefits.

The cultivation of joy is an important element of mindfulness practice. Joy helps us to be more fully present to life, and it also gives us the motivation. The actual practice of mindfulness involves moment to moment happiness awareness of what is happening now, both internally and externally.

 

1 Mindfulness as Collaboration with Nature:

A University of Washington study divided participants into three groups. One received an eight-week course in mindfulness meditation, another received some training later and the third received only body relaxation training.

Only the individuals who received the meditation training showed cognitive improvements on the test and those participants’ concentration abilities “improved significantly.”

This …

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