Yogasana and Pranayam

SHUKLA SWAMI RAMESH CHANDRA

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The book explains elaborately the basic concept of Yoga, its origin, philosophy and aim, and also the relevance of Yoga in the present world. In fact, Yoga has an answer for every possible ailment/disease that affects the human race, including some of the deadly ones too, such as Cancer, AIDS, etc. Initially, the Yogic saints developed the Yogasanas by referring to animals, birds, trees and other creatures in order to stretch or relax. There are innumerable Yogasanas discussed in the book. Some of the well-known among them are: Surya Namaskar and its different poses, Uttana Padasana (Stretched leg Pose), Pawana Muktasana (Wind Release Pose), Naukasana (Boat Pose), Chakrasana (Wheel Pose), Padmasana (Lotus Pose), Halasana (Plough Pose), etc. Another salient feature of the book is that there are different sections, such as: Management of Common Diseases through Yoga, Pranayama & Yogic Diet, Yoga for Seniors, Yoga for Women, Yoga for Children & Students, Yoga for Managing Stress, etc. However, it is recommended that Yoga should always be practised under the guidance of a trained Yoga Teacher/Practitioner.

Sujets

• Alternative medicine

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• Publié par: V & S Publishers
• Date de parution: 01 juin 2015
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9789350574584
• Langue: English

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Yogasanas & Pranayama



Swami Ramesh Chandra Shukla
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Publisher’s Note
After a number of bestsellers on Health, V&S Publishers have now come up with this unique and exclusive book on Yoga called Yogasanas & Pranayama. The book has been authored by Swami Ramesh Chandra Shukla, an exponent and veteran in this field. Many renowned scholars and Yoga experts like Swami Chetananand, Vishwajyoti (Yoga teacher in Rajasthan), Shri Amit Kumar (Yoga Teacher), Dr. S. K. Pandey (Yoga Consultant), Dr. Vishad Tripathi (Vedic Scientist), Dr. Virendra Parivrajak (Yoga Teacher), etc have also given their valuable suggestions and inputs during the compilation of the book.
The true essence of Yoga revolves around elevating the life force or ‘Kundalini’ at the base of the spine. Basically, it aims to achieve this through a series of physical and mental exercises. At the physical level, the methods consist of various yoga postures or asanas that aim to keep the body healthy. The mental techniques include breathing exercises or pranayama and meditation or dhyana to discipline the mind. Therefore, Yoga is not merely a fitness regime or a religion; it is a way of living whose aim is ‘a healthy mind in a healthy body’.
The main aim in publishing such books is to create a health and fitness regime among our esteemed readers, who have definitely become very health conscious in the present world. Moreover, Yoga does not just offer a natural and permanent remedy to the various types of physical ailments that human beings suffer from, it also nourishes and enlightens our brain and the Soul.
The author in this book has explained thoroughly the concept of Yoga, the significance of Yoga in the contemporary world, Surya-Namaskar (Sun Salutation), the various types of Asanas to cure different types of diseases, some of them being as fatal as Cancer, AIDS, severe male and female Genital Problems, Diabetes, Kidney Problems, etc.
Hence Readers, the book is beneficial to all and a Must Read for both the young and the old, irrespective of age, sex or social status in the society. Hope you enjoy reading as well as practising some of the Asanas that you feel are suitable for you with of course, the advice and guidance of a doctor to help you stay fit, disease-free, happy and healthy.
Contents
1. Preface
2. What is Yoga?
1. Samkhya
2. Yoga
3. Nyaya
4. Vaisheshika
5. Purva (Karma) Mimamsa
6. Uttar Mimamsa(Vedanta): The Three Schools of Vedanta
Purpose of Yoga
3. Relevance of Yoga in the Modern World
4. Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
Introduction
Step 1 (Pranamasana)-Invoke
Step 2 (Hasta Uttanasana)-Intent/Inhale
Step 3 (Hastapaadasana)-Surrender/Exhale
Step 4 (Aekpaadprasarnasana)-Assume/Inhale
Step 5 (Chaturanga Dandasana)-Align/Exhale
Step 6 (Ashtanga Namaskara)-Awareness/Inhale
Step 7 (Bhujangasana)-Surge-Upward/Exhale
Step 8 (Adho Mukha Svanasna)-Expand as Space Inhale/Exhale
Step 9 (Ashwa Sanchalanasana)-Ignite/Inhale
Step 10 (Uttanasna)-Void/Exhale
Step 11 (Hasta Uttanasana)-Fullness/Inhale
Step 12 (Pranamasana)-Third Eye/Exhale
Minimum Rounds
General Instruction
Benefits of Surya Namaskara
5. Asanas
1. Supine Pose
1. Uttan Padasana: (Stretched Leg Pose)
2. Pawana Muktasana (Wind Release Pose)
3. Naukasana (Boat Pose)
4. Chakrasana (Wheel Pose)
5. Halasana (Plough Pose)
6. Viprit Kami (Inverted Pose)
7. Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand pose)
8. Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
9. Ashwini Mudra (Horse Pose)
10. Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
2. Prone Lying Pose
1. Shalabhasana (Double Leg)
2. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
3. Viprit Naukasana (Opposite Boat Pose)
4. Dhanurasana (Bow pose)
5. Makarasana (Crocodile Pose)
3. Standing Pose
1. Asanas in Standing Pose
2. Tadasana (The Palm Tree Pose)
3. Hastapadasana (Forward Bending, Palm to Feet Pose)
4. Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
5. Garudasana (Eagle Pose)
6. Virasana
7. Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
8. Parivrtta Trikonasana
9. Natrajasana (The King Dancer Pose)
4. Sitting Pose
1. Asanas in Sitting Pose
2. Janushirshasana (Head of the Knee Pose)
3. Paschimottanasana (Posterior Pose)
4. Vajraasana (Thunderbolt Pose)
5. Swastikasana (Auspicious Pose)
6. Siddhasana (Male Accomplished Pose)
7. Siddha Yoni Asana (Female Accomplished Pose)
8. Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
9. Ardhamatseyndrasana (Half Spinal Twist Pose)
10. Shasankasana (Hare Pose)
11. Marjariasana (Cat Pose)
12. Simhasana (Lion’s yawn Pose)
13. Sirshasana (Head stand Pose)
6. Shatkarma (Body PurificationProcess)
Neti
Dhauti (Cleansing)
Nauli Kriya (Rotation of Abdominal Rectus Muscles)
Basti (Yogic Enema)
Kapalabhati
Trataka( Blinkless Gazing)
7. Pranayama
Instructions & Precautions while doing Pranayama
Yogic Breath
Surya Bhedan (Right Nostril Breathing)
Chandra Bhedan (Left Nostril Breathing)
Nadi Shodhan (Purification of the Nervous System)
Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath)
Ujjayi (Diaphragmatic Breath)
Bhastrika (Bellows Breath)
Shitali (Cooling Breath)
8. Bandhas
9. Management of Diseases through Yoga, Pranayama & Yogic Diet
1. Diabetes
2. Reducing Weight
3. Thyroid
4. Heart and Circulatory System
5. Respiratory Disorder
6. Disorder of Digestive System
7. Joints and Musculo-Skeletal System
8. Urogenital System
9. Insomnia
10. Yoga for Seniors
Flexibility
Improved Circulation
Better Alignment
Decrease Insomnia
Precautions
Recommended Asanas
Recommended Pranayama Practices
Laughter Yoga - The Best Medicine for Seniors
Meditation
11. Yoga for Women
12. Yoga for Children and Students
13. Yoga for Managing Stress
Concept of Stress
Effect of Stress
Physical Symptoms
Mental Symptoms
Sources of Stress
How to Manage Stress
Core of the Management of Stress is Stimulation-Relaxation Combine
Steps for Relieving the Excessive Stress
14. Therapeutic Index
Acidity
Anaemia
Angina Pectoris
Arthritis
Asthma
Back Ache
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure (Low)
Cancer
Constipation
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhoea and Dysentery
Gout
Impotence
Insomnia
Kidney
Liver
Menstruation
Obesity
Prostate Gland
Thyroid and Parathyroid
Ulcer (Peptic and Duodenal)
15. Appendix - Yoga Aphorisms
16. Bibliography
Preface
The present book is the result of my curious search for the quest of absolute back with the stress and the ill-health caused due to that stress.
After my retirement from the Government service, I was highly inclined towards the samskaras which I inherited from my parents and grandparents during my childhood days to college life. These samskaras are the only base for self-realisation and ultimate freedom in our lives, which decides our spiritual destiny. I indulged myself into the core of spiritual activities under the supervision of the renowned spiritual masters.
After few years, I realised the rise of my consciousness and the practical aspects of the philosophy of the Yoga began to rise through my consciousness. Then I started teaching these spiritual activities. This spiritual activity gave me that internal spiritual strength which became the cause of the spiritual as well as mental and physical growth of people at many places.
In this book, I have utilised all my knowledge which I gained through my experiences throughout. Such knowledge will be surely helpful for those people who are helpless in curing their day to day problems of mental, physical and spiritual health and didn’t find the solution to these problems even after trying so many methods to cure them.
I have tried my level best to explain the most comple