Is it very difficult to do yoga? Have you completely forgotten the practice of yoga in your daily life? But you may not know that it is never possible to survive properly without practicing yoga. The peace of mind and physical strength that daily yoga provides in your life may not be achieved by anything else. Thus, regular practice of yoga can become a way to cure various diseases in our life. Proper yoga requires - Proper methods of yoga practicing, & Proper environment of yoga practicing, & Proper diet of yoga practicing. Let's look at few some discussions.
Methods Of Practicing Yoga
The yoga method should be started step by step. Each yoga has its own set of rules. Which yoga should be done after which yoga, it is necessary to know first. Then you have to learn how long you should do yoga. For example - after doing Padmasana, Dhanurasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, etc., it is necessary to breathe at the end. There are also some special methods of pranayama. Everything has to be done patiently there.
At the beginning of any yoga, first close your eyes and straighten your hand or palm, chant the mantra 'Namo' or 'Om' for at least 1-2 minutes in a salutatory manner and bring concentration to your mind. Then gently open your eyes and remember which Yogasana should be followed by which Yogasana. However, at the beginning of Pranayama you should do several yoga poses such as 'Padmasana', 'Ardha Matsyendrasana', 'Dhanurasana', Vajrasana ', and finally ' 'Shavana', should be done one by one by folding the knees.
Let's look at five postures of Yoga. These will be done one after another according to the Yoga rules.
1. Padmasana - The Sanskrit name 'Padmasana' is derived from two words, ('Padma', meaning 'Lotus' and the 'Asana', meaning 'Posture').... This asana should be done at the very beginning of yoga. However, according to the rules of this asana, the knees of the legs should be folded and the right leg should be pressed on the left leg to sit in the lotus position. Next, the hands should be placed on the knees in a meditative posture with the legs straight and the fingers of the hands should be adorned with meditation postures.
Benefits of Padmasana -
• Padmasana helps to calm our brain.
• Padmasana helps to increase the power of concentration.
• Padmasana helps to increase awareness and faith.
• Padmasana helps to increase our knowledge.
2. Ardha Matsyendrasana - The sanskrit name of the 'Ardha Matsyendrasana' is properly known as -(' Ardha '= 'half '· 'Matsyendra' = 'king of the fish').... So, in this case, the back and arms should always be kept straight. One leg should be folded at the knee and the other leg should be folded just like a fish and two hands should be left behind and two hands should be held with both hands.
Benefits of Ardha Matsyendrasana -
• Ardha Matsyendrasana is good for increasing the flexibility of muscle.
• Ardha Matsyendrasana can helps to reduce back muscles pain.
• Ardha Matsyendrasana can helps to cure back neck pain.
• Ardha Matsyendrasana can helps to cures constipation and indigestion.
3. Dhanurasana - The sanskrit Word 'Dhanurasana' ('Dhanu'= 'Bow', and 'Asana'= 'Pose') , .... Dhanurasana is a back-bending asana, where postures will be done by the hands like a bow folded from the back. Dhanurasana can be done by lying on the ground with the front part resting only on the abdomen, lift the legs back and hold them with both hands. It is called Dhanurasana because it looks like a bow.
Benefits of Dhanurasana -
• Dhanurasana helps to cure back pain.
• Dhanurasana helps to cure legs and knees pain.
• Dhanurasana helps to Improve better blood circulation.
• Dhanurasana Gives flexibility to the back.
4. Vajrasana - The sanskrit word 'Vajrasana' (' Vajra' mean ' Diamond' and 'Asana' mean ' Posture').... This asana should be done at the ending of any Yogasana. Mainly, Vajrasana pose is a simple sitting yoga pose. But, if you want to do this yoga, you have to keep your body straight and fold your knees and sit on the folded knees and keep both hands straight on both knees. This yoga requires much concentrations. Apart from the rules of Yogasana, where it should be done by keeping your empty stomach, you can do the particular Yoga, after eating anything heavy foods and to get a better results.
Benefits of Vajrasana -
• Vajrasana is best for better digestion.
• Vajrasana helps to increase blood circulation.
• Vajrasana helps to cure all the backbone diseases.
• Vajrasana helps to increase the power of concentration.
5. Shavasana - The sanskrit word ' Shavasana'( ' Shava '= 'death lying' and ' Asana '= ' Posture'), often used for relaxation at the end of a session.According to the rules of this asana, the body should be laid on the ground and complete rest should be taken at the end of any asana. The eyes should be closed, legs are straight, while resting with the body lying on the ground and all the bad thoughts should be removed from the mind and the eyes should be closed with a concentrated mind and breathing slowly. After any Yogasana Or Pranayama, you should lie down on the ground or in a hard place for at least 1-2 minutes after taking a deep breath. It is must to do Yoga, before Pranayama.
Benefits of Shavasana -
• Shavasana gives us better mind concentration.
• Shavasana helps to cool our mind.
• Shavasana helps to eradicate all kinds of negative thoughts and fatigues.
• Shavasana helps to increase our digestion power.
[ I will try to elaborate some others Yogasana along with the rules of Pranayama in my next articles. ]
Environment Of Practicing Yoga
For yoga, one should choose a quiet environment, where the work of mindfulness is good. Always try to practice yoga by wearing some light dresses and with the light mood. It is never possible to bring concentration of mind to do yoga, without a suitable environment. So, when practicing yoga in an open environment, you have to take care that there is no hassle. You can buy yoga mats for yoga, which must be anti-skid. Notable - Yoga requires only a yoga mat, not just a sheet.
The anti-skid yoga mat is commonly used for fitness. It looks a bit thick and beautifully designed. Using this type of anti-skid yoga mat during yoga gives proper benefits and comfort. If you practice yoga anywhere, it is often likely to be dis-balanced, but if you use such anti-skids, gripping is good and there is no harm to the body.
Diet Of Practicing Yoga
Light food should be taken at the beginning of yoga practice. However, in that case, some light food and drink can be taken at least one hour before the yoga practice. According to experienced peoples, yoga should be done on an empty stomach or by eating some light food. You should then start eating again at least one hour after the yoga practice.
According to yoga experts, yoga should be done only on an empty stomach or by eating some light foods. Only by doing yoga in these way it is possible to get good results. However, starting yoga after eating a complete meal will have the opposite effects. So, at the beginning of yoga, you should eat according to the rules and at least 1-2 hours before the start of yoga, start to eat a cup of green tea, lemon water, biscuits and something crispy foods. Then, at the end of yoga and after 1-2 hours later you can start eating daily meal with a glass of water.
Above description can give us better idea of simple yoga in simple ways.
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