In this set of articles on Yoga I will try to share my experience and knowledge on this Spiritual practice which can not only help you get rid of diseases and stay healthy but also will teach and guide you in the right direction.
What is Yoga : Philosophy
Yoga as a way of life is an ancient Indian practice taught by Saints and Sages since ages. But that does not limit this practice to any particular Religion. Any seeker of truth and wisdom should incorporate this in his/her daily life. After lot of scientific studies and over a period of time the immense benefits of this great Practice is now been realized. Slowly people are realizing the benefits associated with practicing Yoga.
Yoga is not just about a set of asanas and stretches as its commonly interpreted, but its more than that.
It lays out the Principles and Practices which if incorporated in your daily life can help you in your Spiritual Journey. The Science is deeper and needs to be practiced and respected. Its an ocean of knowledge which will lead you to higher self awareness and better Life.
You will see immense improvements in your day to day life.
We will cover the Science in later articles. But first the very basics to help you get started.
Benefits of Practicing Yoga
1. Peace and happiness: After you start practicing Yoga you will start feeling subtle changes. It will not only bring you peace and happiness but also will help you tackle daily Stress and Tensions.
2. Better Decision Making: Since Yog Science is a complete Body exercise it makes you more aware and helps you make better Decisions in your day to day Life.
3. More Energy through the day: You will experience greater Energy through the day.
4. Get rid of Diseases: Its been medically proven that Yoga cures and helps fight diseases such as Blood Pressure, Hyper Tension, Migraine, Diabetes and others.
Yoga Science : How it works
We will cover this in our next article.
So how can I start, where to go and whom to ask ?
This is a dilemma which most of us face when we want to start doing Yoga. With a Plethora of resources and articles its not easy to find reliable sources of information.
But trust me if you have shown interest you will definitely find your own Path.
One important piece of advice which I can give you will be don't fall into traps laid by so called Big Gurus who claim to provide you enlightenment in a week or a month. Who ask you to take there packages costing you lot of money in the form of retreats, unless you need a vacation and have some money handy. They are not bad but that is not needed. You can always learn about the practice by reading and educating yourself. Do not follow anyone blindly.
A sincere teacher will provide you resources almost for free.
Ok with that said let me tell you my story.
I started practicing Yoga about 6 years back. I am a sincere follower of Baba Ramdev Ji from India. Although like many of his other followers I haven't met him personally but his teachings and his practices have transformed my Life.
I am not here to promote any particular school but his Videos are one of the best places to start practicing and understanding Yoga.
There are a lot of books about Yoga. Reading about this ancient practice will only get you more interested.
You can find loads of his Videos on Youtube.
If you want to just practice with him you can tune to Astha TV, which airs his daily Shivirs early Mornings.
Its certainly a good place to start. There is no end. Seeking knowledge and understanding Life is a Journey and cannot start or end with anyone.
Everything resides within you.
Baba Ramdev and other Spiritual Yogis teach Yoga as a science. There practices include Yoga Asanas and Pranayam followed by Meditation. Apart from that as you keep learning and growing you will understand many interesting facts.
You will find a Video of Baba Ramdev at the end of this article to help you get started.
Can Yoga help me loose weight
Definitely. Loosing weight is one of the many side advantages of practicing Yoga. You just need to control your diet and make some lifestyle changes.
A typical Yoga routine to get started
Practice Pranayams
Like Kapal Bharati, Anulom-Vilom, Bhastrika.
Pranayams are breathing practices which helps regulate your Hormones and Glands. It will help make you stronger internally and increase your Immunity. It helps make your Respiratory, Endocrine, Nervous and Reproductive system work properly.
Practice Asanas
Asanas are exercises which target specific body parts like Back, Abdomen, Arms etc.
Meditation
Meditation helps you still your mind. Its a great practice to help you get rid of all the stress and also relax your mind. Doing meditation will help you do your Job in a better way.
Diet
What is Yoga : Philosophy
Yoga as a way of life is an ancient Indian practice taught by Saints and Sages since ages. But that does not limit this practice to any particular Religion. Any seeker of truth and wisdom should incorporate this in his/her daily life. After lot of scientific studies and over a period of time the immense benefits of this great Practice is now been realized. Slowly people are realizing the benefits associated with practicing Yoga.
Yoga is not just about a set of asanas and stretches as its commonly interpreted, but its more than that.
It lays out the Principles and Practices which if incorporated in your daily life can help you in your Spiritual Journey. The Science is deeper and needs to be practiced and respected. Its an ocean of knowledge which will lead you to higher self awareness and better Life.
You will see immense improvements in your day to day life.
We will cover the Science in later articles. But first the very basics to help you get started.
Benefits of Practicing Yoga
1. Peace and happiness: After you start practicing Yoga you will start feeling subtle changes. It will not only bring you peace and happiness but also will help you tackle daily Stress and Tensions.
2. Better Decision Making: Since Yog Science is a complete Body exercise it makes you more aware and helps you make better Decisions in your day to day Life.
3. More Energy through the day: You will experience greater Energy through the day.
4. Get rid of Diseases: Its been medically proven that Yoga cures and helps fight diseases such as Blood Pressure, Hyper Tension, Migraine, Diabetes and others.
Yoga Science : How it works
We will cover this in our next article.
So how can I start, where to go and whom to ask ?
This is a dilemma which most of us face when we want to start doing Yoga. With a Plethora of resources and articles its not easy to find reliable sources of information.
But trust me if you have shown interest you will definitely find your own Path.
One important piece of advice which I can give you will be don't fall into traps laid by so called Big Gurus who claim to provide you enlightenment in a week or a month. Who ask you to take there packages costing you lot of money in the form of retreats, unless you need a vacation and have some money handy. They are not bad but that is not needed. You can always learn about the practice by reading and educating yourself. Do not follow anyone blindly.
A sincere teacher will provide you resources almost for free.
Ok with that said let me tell you my story.
I started practicing Yoga about 6 years back. I am a sincere follower of Baba Ramdev Ji from India. Although like many of his other followers I haven't met him personally but his teachings and his practices have transformed my Life.
I am not here to promote any particular school but his Videos are one of the best places to start practicing and understanding Yoga.
There are a lot of books about Yoga. Reading about this ancient practice will only get you more interested.
You can find loads of his Videos on Youtube.
If you want to just practice with him you can tune to Astha TV, which airs his daily Shivirs early Mornings.
Its certainly a good place to start. There is no end. Seeking knowledge and understanding Life is a Journey and cannot start or end with anyone.
Everything resides within you.
Baba Ramdev and other Spiritual Yogis teach Yoga as a science. There practices include Yoga Asanas and Pranayam followed by Meditation. Apart from that as you keep learning and growing you will understand many interesting facts.
You will find a Video of Baba Ramdev at the end of this article to help you get started.
Can Yoga help me loose weight
Definitely. Loosing weight is one of the many side advantages of practicing Yoga. You just need to control your diet and make some lifestyle changes.
A typical Yoga routine to get started
Practice Pranayams
Like Kapal Bharati, Anulom-Vilom, Bhastrika.
Pranayams are breathing practices which helps regulate your Hormones and Glands. It will help make you stronger internally and increase your Immunity. It helps make your Respiratory, Endocrine, Nervous and Reproductive system work properly.
Practice Asanas
Asanas are exercises which target specific body parts like Back, Abdomen, Arms etc.
Meditation
Meditation helps you still your mind. Its a great practice to help you get rid of all the stress and also relax your mind. Doing meditation will help you do your Job in a better way.
Diet
- Whole foods like Green Vegetables and Fruits. Like Spinach, Apples etc.
- Low fat or skimmed Milk.
- Nuts and seeds like Almonds, Walnuts.
- Sprouts and Beans.
Video to get you started with Yoga
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