tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58927424425871320122024-03-13T08:03:21.411-07:00A thought towards conscious Living!Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-33184959024659369242015-03-11T09:23:00.000-07:002015-03-11T09:49:01.583-07:00Hinduism - A way of Life - Service<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What gives inner pleasure? We might not have thought about it. We feel an untold peace/happiness when we do something good for someone whom we don't even know. As per Hindu dharma shastras which I learnt from Periva.org, each individual person is supposed to serve their community for its prosperity personally. According to Maha Periva (He was the Jagat Guru of Kanchi kamakoti Peedham), we should spend atleast 2 hrs every week on public service. I never realized till I read that till about an year ago. Reading/hearing spiritual thing does make a difference. There are so many choices that we can choose from to lend our time for a good cause: <br />
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1. Clean/Serve at your local temple<br />
2. Teach divine hymns/bajans<br />
3. Serve un-previliged children or old age people<br />
4. Go to local school/Ashram and find out if they need any help<br />
5. Teach maids<br />
6. Keep your environment clean with the help of others (removal of garbage) <br />
7. Prepare and serve food to hungry people<br />
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Imagine how peaceful our community would be if all of us lend our hand. I know all of us are extremely busy on this techie world where we have machine/tool for everything. It is our core responsibility to spare some time out for the world that we live on. Let us set an example for the following generation. <br />
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I am not asked by anyone to post this. It is just my opinion.<br />
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-11622326877513378782014-11-25T16:35:00.004-08:002014-11-25T16:35:54.499-08:00Hinduism-Way of Life- Offering Food to God<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Traditionally, food is offered to God before it is consumed. Food includes fruits, dried fruits and nuts, cooked grains except garlic, onion, egg and meat.<br />
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Why should we offer food to God?<br />
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God has everything, why should we offer him? He does'nt even eat a morsel. <br />
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We were taught that offering food to God means being thankful for. For the sake of argument, you can say Thanks for offering Food just before eating as well. <br />
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There are more logical reasons behind this act, Our ancestors wanted us to lead a healthy life, they knew the value of freshly cooked food. When we have to cook just for us, we will not be worried if it is freshly made or not but when we cook something to be offered to God, then we take bath and make it in the morning so that it is ready to be offered. This ritual had been followed religiously for so many centuries until the present generation. We should remember that our ancestors never had any of the fancy kitchen gadgets that we are surrounded with. <br />
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We dont even need to chant any special verses, just say "Om, om,om, God, Please accept the food that I made and bless us healthy and peaceful life" <br />
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The objective of this post is to remind the value of fresh food and when you offer it to God, it becomes divine. This divine food will surely purify our soul and lead us to a peaceful life. </div>
Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-53179345183944631412014-11-17T11:40:00.000-08:002014-11-17T11:40:08.974-08:00Hinduism-Way of Living-Repeat Naamaas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We might remember seeing our grandparents chanting Rama naamaa repeatedly. Gandhiji started chanting Rama Naamaaa at a very young age around 13 yrs, same with Maha Perivaa too. Rama naamaa was the first slogam that he learnt. In one of the discourses, he tells us to train our mind to keep repeating the naamaas in between our tasks or even better in the background most of the times. Choose any God name, put a conscious thought in your mind to repeat it. You might get distracted and get along with the flow of other things but slowly you will be used to repeat it often. <br />
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Why should we repeat God names? <br />
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In the stressful life, we process thousands of thoughts every day, most of them are unwanted. These unwanted thoughts takes away your brain power. We keep thinking about what happened in the past and how the future would be? Is this of any use? Some words are very powerful, again our Rishis/Gurus have given us a way of living to keep us happy. When you repeat the naamaas when you cook, clean, fold clothes, drive, wash dishes, it calms your mind and cleans up the clutter. <br />
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We should teach our kids also to keep chanting. It will help them to stay focused and have a clean mind. </div>
Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-86491751332406024582014-11-12T12:39:00.004-08:002014-11-12T12:40:29.853-08:00Hinduism - way of living - day to day routine<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hinduism is a way of living put together by our great rishis and saints. It is all ways of life when you look things at a closer view. I am going to write small posts about day to day living and its benefits.<br />
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We have left few things behind thinking that it was applicable only for old generations (our parents and forefathers) and it is not applicable anymore for the fast paced life of Modern generation. I just wanted to remind all my fellow people that most of them are very much applicable for our current day to day living for a healthy and peaceful life.<br />
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<i>Hinduism - simple day to day routine:</i><br />
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1. Wake up - Scrub your hands and keep it on your eyes. Pray - Think about your favorite God/Guru or just wish for a peaceful day and wellness and safety of your family.<br />
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2. Look at a God picture hanging on the wall.<br />
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3. Use restroom and wash your legs.<br />
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4. Brush/Wash your face well, Comb your hair<br />
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5. Wash and do rangoli outside the door or atleast on the step<br />
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6. Light diyas (Sesame oil or ghee)<br />
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7. Offer heated milk with Sugar/Honey to God before you drink<br />
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8. Take bath and cook<br />
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9. Listen/Chant divine songs while you cook. It spreads the positive energy around the house and makes your food divine too.<br />
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10. Offer rice or anything that you have made without onion/garlic to God with love. Sprinkle a drop of ghee before serving. <br />
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<i>Benefits:</i><br />
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You follow the age old tradition. I know we dont get convinced. The facts are more psychological. Our mind is more powerful than any other body part. We train our mind thru these simple routine to have good spirit. Physically, you clean yourself before you cook. When we want to feel fresh when we eat why not make it with clean body! <br />
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<i>Note about myself: </i><br />
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All of the things that I am discussing with you are practiced by me for the last 5+ years if not before. Awareness of these things created the difference in me. I am writing these posts to create awareness and hoping it will help you to lead peaceful life. <br />
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-867570700336294982014-11-12T12:05:00.004-08:002014-11-12T12:05:44.915-08:00Thought about the Modern Wedding Menu's - Pledge for Simple Food !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Marriage menus have gone way too exhaustive just in the last 10 years especially in India. Starting with starters to dessert, the number of items in each category has gone beyond the limit of the small tummy (supposed to be). Food expense has become the major budget of any marriage. All the middle class weddings food is served like that of the king. Well, it is a proud think to feel but it is actually not. <br />
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How many of us think about it in first place? What steps could we take? <br />
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Some of you might wonder why I am so furious about this topic? <br />
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The reasons are quite simple<br />
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1. Our body does'nt need so much<br />
2. Not many could stop the temptations of all the desserts or perhaps many unhealthy items served on the plate. It shows in the size of the body<br />
3. The most painful thing is the wastage from every single plate<br />
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Please think and letz do something about this! Ask for simple food when you plan your next family event. Please be considerate about other's health as well as yours. Keep it simple. It is good for you as well for your pocket!</div>
Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-15913204010901231542014-03-13T18:20:00.000-07:002014-03-13T18:20:05.722-07:00Where to start?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Literally, most of us are running an endless race every day! Yes, we do want to lead a peaceful life. Who would say "No" to that. But "how" is a beautiful question. I truly believe in God, the supreme power who if we surrender we would definitely be put on the path of peace. You name your God. It does'nt matter. You will see unbelievable changes in your own way of life before and after this switch.<br />
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First, start listening to the stories of God. Stories are quite simple and not abstract. They are interesting.<br />
You can choose the teacher, no one is forcing you. <br />
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I was introduced to the preachings of Sri Velukudi swamigal at first when I went with my brother on a drive. Seriously, I could'nt follow. It was on a continuous pace. Later, I realized how intelligent he must be to give such a great delivery. I started listening to him now and then. They were quite fascinating. I wanted to give my undivided attn.. Where do we get that? I used to listen to music while working out in the gym. I felt that is the best time to put something good on my head. It did work. My brother got me his recordings on Ramayana, Vidhura nithi, bagavatham. In one of those renderings, he himself says that we should listen to them again and again. I do that. To a normal human mind like me, listening anything once would'nt make any difference. I am still understanding all the principles that the orator wants to convey. <br />
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Next, my mom introduced me to Visaka hari's renderings. You start listening to them, it makes you want to listen more and more! <br />
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With all these listenings, I am still correcting a lot on the course of this fast paced modern lifestyle.<br />
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Do not wait for someone to knock at your door and say 'Start Now'. We don't need to wait till we are 60 to become devotional. The earlier you start, it is better for all. Our wants will reduce. We will adopt the simplicity and try to find peace in whatever we do!<br />
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Happy Reading! More to come on these topics. Stay Tuned.</div>
Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-6895965972698762742013-09-22T16:35:00.002-07:002013-09-22T16:35:49.126-07:00Why should we follow local panchangam(calendar)?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This post is intended gnrlly for people who are living outside India. Other curious readers might also read it.</div>
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I believe in understanding the underlying principles rather than just following. I thought about this first time when I went to Germany and had to do a pooja based on some time. I downloaded the panchangam from himalayanacademy website. I also cross verify with the calendars on the local temple website.</div>
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Panchangam is the local calendar which has the details about a day like the sunrise, sunset, star, thithi. Lot of important events are based on the thithi. I have seen most of the people living abroad to follow the calendar from India as such. It is not right. <div>
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<b>Few reasons!</b></div>
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<li>Based on the place, the sunrise and sunset time is going to be different. This changes many things.</li>
<li>Thithi is going to start at the same time as India which means if Ekadasi starts at 7 pm(IST) on a day then it starts at 6.30AM (PST). </li>
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1. Download panchangam for your place from Himalayan academy website</div>
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2. Verify with the temple calendar of your area</div>
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1. Once Ekadasi was spanning across 2 days, Gnrlly to do the vratham, EKADASI thithi should have been there with the sunrise</div>
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2. Dwadasi should be there the following day until 10AM or so.</div>
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I hope this post clarifies the doubts. If not, let me know. I will try to correct my presentation. </div>
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-68336825783076289112013-09-16T11:05:00.002-07:002013-09-16T11:05:40.564-07:00Ekadasi Fasting - 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I received this from my sister in law and do not know the exact source but this article is very useful guidance for anyone looking to start the Ekadasi vratham.<br />
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<b><i>HOW TO FOLLOW EKADASI?</i></b><br />
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<b><i>The meaning of Ekadasi</i></b><br />
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Ekadasi is a day of austerity regularly observed by those who follow<br />
sanatana-dharma or Krishna consciousness. "Eka" means "one" and dasi<br />
is the feminine form of the word "dasa", which means "ten". Ekadasi is<br />
thus the eleventh day of both the dark and light fortnight of each month.<br />
On these special days, devotees fast from grains and beans and make an<br />
extra effort to render devotional service to the Supreme Personality of<br />
Godhead, Lord Sri Krishna.<br />
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<b><i>The history of Ekadasi</i></b><br />
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In Satya-yuga (the golden age), millions of years ago, the Lord was<br />
performing pastimes on Earth of fighting with a demon called Mura. Being<br />
fatigued, the Lord decided to rest from the long battle. However, Mura wanted to kill the Lord while He<br />
was sleeping. Suddenly from the body of the Lord manifested a young girl, who slayed the demon,<br />
Mura. This girl was the mahasakti, or internal potency of the Lord. The Lord became pleased with her<br />
and gave her the name Ekadasi (as she appeared on the eleventh day of the waning moon). He also<br />
gave her the boon that anyone who fasts on Ekadasi will become free from sin and attains His<br />
transcendental abode.<br />
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<b><i>How to fast on Ekadasi</i></b><br />
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One must strictly avoid eating grains and beans on Ekadasi. Fasting generally means completely<br />
abstaining from both food and drink. Of one finds this impossible, then one should eat a single nongrain<br />
meal once in the afternoon or in the evening, which should consist of roots grown underground<br />
(except beetroots), fruit, water, milk products, nuts, sugar and vegetables (except mushrooms and<br />
onions). If possible, one should not drink water more than once on Ekadasi. Of course, if a complete<br />
fast impedes duty, it should not be observed, but the devotee should follow the fasting rules and still<br />
meet his responsibilities.<br />
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On Ekadasi ins should avoid the following: sleeping during the day, a massage with oil, eating more<br />
than once, drinking honey, eating with bell-metal utensils, spinach, honey, eggplant, eating in<br />
another's house, asafetida (hing) and sea salt.<br />
If by chance one forgets to observe Ekadasi on the appropriate day, he may observe it on the next<br />
day, Dvadasi, and thus break his fast on Trayodasi. After carefully observing a fast on Ekadasi,<br />
following the rules and regulations, one should break his fast within two and a half hours after sunrise<br />
on Dvadasi.<br />
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<b><i>Who should fast on Ekadasi</i></b><br />
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Ekadasi fasting is not meant for brahmacaris or sannyasis, nor only for widows. According to the<br />
scriptures, anyone older than five years of age should observe Ekadasi. One who is unable to fast due<br />
to serious illness or old age should seek out an advanced devotee and give him charity on Ekadasi.<br />
Spiritual benefits of fasting<br />
One who observes fasting on Ekadasi is freed from all kinds of reactions to sinful activities and<br />
advances in spiritual life. These sacred fasting days greatly help any sincere soul achieve, even within<br />
this present lifetime, liberation from the cycle of birth and death. To achieve the full benefit of an<br />
Ekadasi fast, the observer must follow the rules and regulations described above. If the rules are<br />
properly followed, and if one observes Ekadasi in full Krishna consciousness, this observance elevates a<br />
fallen soul to his original, constitutional position as a loving servant of the Lord. Therefore, Ekadasi is<br />
called "the best of all occasions". Ekadasi gives one a real taste of renunciation, thus helping one give<br />
up trying to enjoy illusory sense gratification of this material world.<br />
The ignorant, on the other hand, may take advantage of this auspicious occasion to attain material<br />
benefits, which are also awarded by Lord Krishna. However, one must understand that these benefits<br />
will only be temporary.<br />
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<b><i>Material benefits obtained by fasting</i></b><br />
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Both western and ayurvedic medicine recommend fasting to maintain and improve health. Indeed<br />
modern medical experts and ancient sages agree that fasting benefits one, both physically and<br />
mentally. Even from the economic point of view, two such fasting days in a month will save tons of<br />
food.<br />
The basic principle is not just to fast, but to increase one's faith and love for Govinda or Krishna. The<br />
real reason for observing fasting on Ekadasi is to minimise the demands of the body and to engage our<br />
time in the service of the Lord. The best thing to do on fasting days is to remember the pastimes of<br />
Govinda and to hear His holy name constantly<br />
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-69615066255415822772013-09-16T10:54:00.001-07:002013-09-16T10:54:46.802-07:00Ekadasi Fasting - 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have more to write on this topic. Posting this thought from Periva Blog. Facts told by Guru is much more effective than by anyone else. Let us follow their directions! <br />
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-15939427654336098162013-03-16T16:17:00.000-07:002013-03-16T16:17:03.028-07:00Meditation is easy but Important<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Meditation is for everyone to follow. It is not only for yogis or mahatmas. Everyone who is under different kinds of day-to-day pressure needs it. I used to wonder what is meditation, how should it be done and where? Many many qs.. But I knew one thing that it was important to do.. <br />
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Meditation is just a time when you are all by yourself and letting all the thought process go away. <br />
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First, choose a time and spot for this peaceful activity. I prefer early morning before starting anything else, once my day starts then it gets harder to calm the thoughts.<br />
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You might want to sit on a flat surface preferably a thick wooden plank.<br />
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Padmasana is the best posture, sukasana is also good. I can sit in padmasana for 20 mins then i switch to sukasana.<br />
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Sit with your straight, close your eyes, let all routine thoughts dissolve and go away. Feel the presence of that cosmic energy around you, you could think of your favourite deities or anything that would keep you peaceful.<br />
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Increase the time slowly from 5 to 10 mins and go on.. The more you could sit and be in that peaceful state the more it is going to strengthen your mind. <br />
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Why do you need to do it?<br />
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Daily chores including work and house hold drains out your mental energy completely which results in impatience and many other reactions.. <br />
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Sleep is good for your body but your mind also sleeps so this process does not re-energizes the mind. More you sleep, you would feel more sluggish. <br />
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Meditation is the only time when you are letting away all your thoughts and think about something that is peaceful to your mind. <br />
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I start with breathing for 4-5 mins and then meditation.. So, go for it! </div>
Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-91478283600880127352013-03-16T15:36:00.003-07:002013-03-16T15:36:57.169-07:00Books to Read<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
There are many books which are inspirational, I wanted to share one which inspired me into my routine yoga and meditation.. <br />
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It is 'The Man who sold his Ferrari'. <br />
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I am not a reader by birth, I can read only those books which are inspiring. I sometimes feel that I should be reading more, I will. But here is what this book did to me. It made me realize that I can allocate time for all the important things if I think so.. like breathing, meditation and making exercise as an everyday routine. I took it as if a spark hit my head.. I do derail from my routine due to different reasons which are quite common on everyone's life but I have been going back to my routine. Since I started this , I realize that I have been more conscious about my living.. I shared it with many people nd few of them got back to me even with the notes that they took from that book. Those few also told me that this book touched their life.<br />
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Another one is Mahatma Gandhiji's Autobiography. It is one of the books that everyone should read. He was someone whose life itself was an experiment.. Unbelievable thinking and action.. Only very few people could live that kind of life. My hats off to such a person. I downloaded this book in my ikindle app on the phone and read thru it.<br />
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Let me know if any such book has inspired you.</div>
Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-89855088231221211542013-02-17T15:40:00.001-08:002013-02-17T15:40:54.426-08:00Yoga for Low Back Pain.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I suffer from terrific low back pain whenever the workpressure becomes moer and I dont move a lot. This routine helped me a lot, I do it 2-3 times when in pain and also do it wiht my regular yoga routine. <br />
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I am just sharing the info which I found and thought it might be helpful to any of you.<br />
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-23505417320768249782013-02-16T15:47:00.004-08:002013-02-16T15:47:43.502-08:00 Health in Your Hand: Mudras for Amazing Health Benefits<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I first heard about these simple Mudras couple of years ago and started following some of them in the last one year and it worked for me and my kids. I am sharing few basic mudras which was shared to me thru my brother. The most common ones which we have used and found relief is Linga Mudra for severe cold and cough and Shunya Mudra. <br />
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Cough/Cold:<br />
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My 5 yr old daughter can also do this Linga mudra and I have also done this when I had severe congestion. I got complete relief in few days when i repeated these mudra atleast 3 times a day. It generates lot of heat in the body so be cautious to keep you cool by drinking milk. <br />
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Shunya Mudra:<br />
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This Mudra has been effective when kids get ear infection. My kids do it and their ear pain has reduced. All these mudras has to be done with belief. <br />
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I have been also doing Surya mudra and Prana mudra when i cannot multi task during calls, watching TV, when i am in passenger seat on the car and even during walking. Just be conscious.. nothing wrong in making use of your efficiently.<br />
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Here you go for the mudras:<br />
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Mudras are very powerful. If you practice these mudras regularly you can see the wonderful health benefits. <br />
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Long before this much publicity came to yoga my grand father used to practice asanas, chakras and mudras in yoga. To my knowledge my grandfather has never gone to a doctor. He has neither diabetes nor blood pressure. He taught us the way to practice mudras. Mudras are very powerful. If you practice these mudras regularly you can see the wonderful health benefits. <br />
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1. Gyan Mudra (Mudra of Knowledge): <br />
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Method: <br />
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Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers stretched out. <br />
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Specialty: <br />
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As it is a mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge. The tip of thumb has centers of pituitary and endocrine glands. When we press these centers by index finger the two glands work actively. <br />
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Time duration: <br />
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There is no particular time duration for this mudra. You can practice by sitting, standing or lying on bed whenever and wherever you have time. <br />
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Benefits: <br />
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o Increases memory power and sharpens the brain <br />
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o Enhances concentration and prevents Insomnia <br />
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o If we practice it regularly, it will cure all psychological disorders like Mental, Hysteria, Anger and Depression <br />
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2. Prithvi Mudra (Mudra of Earth): <br />
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Method: <br />
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Tip of the ring finger touches the tip of the thumb, with the other three fingers stretched out. <br />
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Specialty: <br />
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It reduces all physical weaknesses. <br />
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Time Duration: <br />
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It has no particular time duration. You can practice it any time you want. <br />
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Benefits: <br />
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o It helps to increase the weight for weak people <br />
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o It improves the complexion of skin and makes the skin to glow <br />
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o It makes the body active by keeping it healthy <br />
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3. Varuna Mudra (Mudra of Water): <br />
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Method: <br />
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Tip of little finger touches the tip of thumb, with the other three fingers stretched out. <br />
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Specialty: <br />
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It balances the water content and prevents all diseases which come due to lack of water. <br />
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Time Duration: <br />
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It has no specific time duration and one can practice it according to their time. <br />
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Benefits: <br />
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o It retains clarity in blood by balancing water content in the body <br />
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o Prevents the pains of Gastroenteritis and Muscle Shrinkage <br />
4. Vayu Mudra (Mudra of Air): <br />
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Method: <br />
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Keep the index finger on the base of the thumb and press with thumb keeping the other three fingers straight. <br />
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Specialty: <br />
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It prevents all the diseases that occur due to the imbalance of the air. <br />
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Time Duration: <br />
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The practice of this mudra for 45 minutes reduces the severity of the disease in 12 to 24 hours. For better results practice it for two months. <br />
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Benefits: <br />
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o It cures Rheumatism, Arthritis, Gout, Parkinson's disease and paralysis without any medicine <br />
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o It is useful for Cervical Spondilytis, paralysis to face and catching of nerve in neck <br />
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o It corrects the disorder of gas in the stomach <br />
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5. Shunya Mudra (Mudra of Emptiness): <br />
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Method: <br />
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Keep the middle finger at the mount of Venus and press it with thumb. <br />
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Specialty: <br />
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It reduces the dullness in our body. <br />
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Time Duration: <br />
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One can practice it for 40 to 60 minutes daily until to be cured from the disease. <br />
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Benefits: <br />
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o It relieves an earache within 4 or 5 minutes <br />
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o It is useful for the deaf and mentally challenged, but not for inborn ones. <br />
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6. Surya Mudra (Mudra of Sun): <br />
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Method: <br />
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Bend the ring finger and press it with thumb. <br />
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Specialty: <br />
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It sharpens the center in thyroid gland. <br />
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Time Duration: <br />
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Practice it daily twice for 5 to 15 minutes. <br />
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Benefits: <br />
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o It reduces cholesterol in body and helps in reducing weight <br />
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o It reduces anxiety <br />
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o It corrects indigestion problems <br />
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7. Prana Mudra (Mudra of Life): <br />
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Method: <br />
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Bend ring finger and little finger and touch the tip of thumb with their tips keeping the remaining two fingers stretched. <br />
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Specialty: <br />
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As it is the mudra of life, it improves the power of life. Weak people become strong. It reduces the clamps in blood vessels. If we practice it regularly, we will become active. <br />
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Time Duration: <br />
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No specific time duration. One can practice it any time. <br />
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Benefits: <br />
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o It improves immunity <br />
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o Improves the power of eyes and reduces eye related diseases <br />
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o It removes the vitamin deficiency and fatigue <br />
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8. Apana Mudra (Mudra of Digestion): <br />
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Method: <br />
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The tips of middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of thumb while the other two fingers are stretched out. <br />
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Specialty: <br />
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It plays an important role in our health as it regulates the excretory system. <br />
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Time Duration: <br />
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Practice it daily for 45 minutes, but practice for longer time yields more benefits. <br />
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Benefits: <br />
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o It regulates diabetes <br />
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o It cures constipation and piles <br />
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o It helps excreting the normal waste regularly <br />
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9. Apana Vayu Mudra (Mudra of Heart): <br />
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Method: <br />
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The tips of the middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of thumb, while the index finger touches the base of thumb and little finger stretched out. <br />
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Specialty: <br />
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It benefits the heart. It works like injection in the reduction of heart attack. It is as powerful as sorbitate tablet. It reduces the gas content in body. <br />
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Time Duration: <br />
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Practice it as many times as you can. Heart patients and BP patients can practice it for 15 minutes daily twice for better results. <br />
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Benefits: <br />
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o It strengthens the heart and regularizes palpitation <br />
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o It regulates excretory system <br />
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o It redeems gastric trouble <br />
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10. Linga Mudra (Mudra of Heat): <br />
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Method: <br />
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Interlock the fingers of both the hands and keep the thumb of the left hand vertically straight and encircle it with the thumb and the index finger of the right hand.. <br />
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Specialty: <br />
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It generates heat in our body. Take milk, ghee, more water and fruit juices in addition to practice of this mudra for much benefits. <br />
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Time Duration: <br />
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Practice it any time you want. But don't practice it a lot as it produces heat in the body.. It can cause sweating even in winter if you practice it longer. <br />
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Benefits: <br />
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o It stops production of phlegm and gives power to lungs <br />
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o It cures severe cold and bronchial infection <br />
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o It invigorates the body <br />
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It is amazing but true. If you want to see the results, start today! <br />
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718996977733041340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892742442587132012.post-50567598253136103542013-02-09T13:17:00.005-08:002013-02-17T15:33:22.554-08:00Yoga on daily life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Exercise in any form is very important for the fast pace life style that we have today. Everything is rush.. I wanted to share few routines which could be done everyday at the comfort of home and yet quite effective. But be sure to start slowly and consult your physician if you have any medical conditions. <br />
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Yoga must be done in empty stomach or after 3 hrs of eating. Yoga links provided below are in the order which you can also follow starting from top to bottom. <br />
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It is best to combine yoga with cardio and walking. <br />
<strong><u>Yoga for flexibility</u></strong><br />
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This is a combination of Surya and Chandra namaskarams. It feels really good. You could repeat it few times if you have. I do the sequence only once. It was in our HDTV Yoga by Tara stiles and later found this youtube link also.<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRsC1YdXqOc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRsC1YdXqOc</a><br />
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<strong><u>Reduce fat from back and waist</u></strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAFk27VwH5Y&feature=autoplay&list=PL2A033ABF2DE86C6B&lf=results_video&playnext=2">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAFk27VwH5Y&feature=autoplay&list=PL2A033ABF2DE86C6B&lf=results_video&playnext=2</a><br />
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Notes as reminder about this yoga:<br />
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a. Grinding <br />
b. Legs wide apart and hand should touch the opposite hand<br />
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<strong><u>Reducing belly fat</u></strong><br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vbHJEIut1U&feature=related<br />
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Notes as reminder about this yoga:<br />
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a. Vajrasan<br />
b. Close fist and press on belly button, exhaling<br />
c. Open palm over belly button.<br />
d. Yog mudrasan<br />
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<strong><u>Halasana</u></strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gnmUeySOmk">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gnmUeySOmk</a><br />
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<strong><u>Salabasana</u></strong><br />
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It is recommended to do min 2 to 5 mins is good for you!<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcB_Ouc50-I">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcB_Ouc50-I</a><br />
<strong><u>Sarvangasana</u></strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vrRAmRun5s">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vrRAmRun5s</a><br />
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<strong><u>Unmatched naval</u></strong><br />
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utanapadasan - lift both legs 30 degree<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watchv=ZrxWuGNJS8g&feature=mr_meh&list=PL2A033ABF2DE86C6B">http://www.youtube.com/watchv=ZrxWuGNJS8g&feature=mr_meh&list=PL2A033ABF2DE86C6B</a><br />
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There are other yogas which are pretty good for us- Dhanarusan, naukasan and bridge pose. <br />
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Note:<br />
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If you have low back pain, be sure to avoid yoga exercises which requires you to lift one of the legs. It is ok to lift both the legs.</div>
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