Neck Massage Neck Massage
Neck
To massage the right side of your neck, press the fingers of your left hand into the top, just below the base of your skull. Slowly drag your fingers down and over toward your right shoulder while simultaneously tilting your head to the left. Your left ear should approach your left shoulder as you move between your neck and your shoulder. Repeat this motion several times, then switch hands to work the left side of your neck.
Biceps Massage Biceps Massage Biceps (the muscles in front of your thighs)
Use the left hand to grab the right arm just above the elbow so that your thumb points up toward your right shoulder. Your fingers should wrap around the outer side of your arm. With your right arm down at your side, gently press your thumb into the biceps muscle and stroke upward towards your shoulder. Repeat several times. Next, reach your hand under your arm and place your thumb at the top of the biceps muscle below the shoulder. Your fingers should rest lightly underneath your arm. Press down gently with your thumb and move it from side to side across the tendon. Repeat several times.
Triceps Massage Triceps Massage
Triceps (the muscles at the back of your upper arms)
This massage will help your muscles recover after any activity in which you throw, hit, serve or pass (say, tennis or badminton). Bend your right arm at a 90° angle and rest your right hand on your stomach. Cross your left arm in front of you and cup your left hand over the back of your right arm, just below your shoulder. Press your left hand into your triceps muscle and slowly move it down your arm toward your right elbow. Straighten your right arm as you go. Your left hand should end up cupping your right elbow, with your right arm straight down at your side. Bend your right arm back into a 90° position and repeat three times, then switch sides and work your left arm.
Upper back Massage Upper back Massage Upper back
To loosen up those stress–knotted upper back muscles, lift your right arm, pointing your elbow upward. Drop your right hand behind your head. Squeeze the three middle fingers of your left hand together, then begin to press your fingertips against the right side of your upper back, directly below the armpit. Continue stroking along your right side, moving downward toward your waist. Once you reach your waist, lift your hand and place it at a different location below your armpit. Switch hands and work your left side.
Quadriceps Massage Quadriceps Massage
Quadriceps (the muscles in front of your thighs)
To limber up these big muscles, squeeze the three middle fingers of your right hand together and press them into the top of your right thigh. Place your left hand over your right to help you apply more pressure. Slide your hands down your thigh until they end up just above your kneecap. Continue sliding from upper thigh to knee, each time starting from a slightly different location on the thigh to completely loosen the muscles. Next, grab your right thigh with your thumbs together and the fingers of both hands wrapped around your leg. Press into the leg, moving your thumbs in a circular motion as you slide your hands toward your knee.
Hamstrings Massage Hamstrings Massage Hamstrings (the muscles at the back of your thighs)
To loosen the hamstrings, lie flat on your back with your right foot over your left knee. Grab your right leg just above the knee using both hands, with your fingers pressing into the back of your leg and your thumbs on top by your kneecap. Run your hands up your thigh, pressing with your fingers. Repeat several times. Finally, press the fingers of either hand into the middle of your hamstring and slowly rub across the leg from side to side. Move your fingers to work the entire muscle.
Lower leg (calves)
Bend your right leg and grab the bottom of your calf muscle with both hands. Apply pressure with your thumbs and slide your hands up your leg to the back of the knee. Repeat three times. Next, place your thumbs together at the top of your calf. Apply pressure and slowly pull your thumbs away from each other. Lower your hands about a half–inch and repeat, working down your calf until you reach your ankle.
Hands
Begin by gently pulling each of your finger with the thumb and fingers of your opposite hand. Gently stroke each finger as you go, applying firm but gentle pressure to any sore or tender areas. To work out your palm, loosely clasp your hands together by intertwining your fingers. Touch the thumb of your massaging hand to the area just below the opposite thumb and apply direct pressure for several seconds. Keep moving your massaging thumb around in a spiral, applying short bursts of pressure, until your thumb ends up in the center of your palm. Finish by stroking your thumb up and down into your palm. Then work the other hand.
Feet
Sit with your left foot resting over the thigh of your right leg. Hold your left ankle with one hand and slowly rotate the foot clockwise with the other hand in clockwise and anticlockwise directions. Next, grab your foot from the sides with both hands. Begin to stroke lengthwise up and down your sole, firmly pressing into it with your thumbs. After you’ve finished with the long strokes, use your thumbs to make a series of small circles up and down the sole. Gently separate and pull each toe sideways, then forward and back. Then work the other foot.
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Depress
What is depression? What would be a working definition of the word. It is a mental state that is characterized by excessive sadness, feelings of sorrow and despair. Indeed, one’s normal course of life could be thrown out of gear by it.
A depressed individual’s behavior is governed by pessimistic beliefs. Sleep, appetite and concentration are disturbed. Some develop symptoms such as headaches, back pain, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, anxiety, shortness of breath, etc.
The causes of depression can be varied. From the loss of a loved one to not being able to cope with work pressures. Profound trauma in early childhood physical or sexual abuse, a bitter divorce, the death of a parent, or other deeply disturbing experiences could set the emotional stage for depression later on in life. However, very often the brain’s chemistry of a depressed individual slips for no apparent reason. Just as people who are never exposed to smoke could get lung cancer, people who have lived happy, well-loved lives could also become depressed.
The most common misconception about depression and chronic illness is that it’s normal to become depressed when faced with a chronic illness. It is normal, yes, but only during the initial “Adjustment period” which should not last for more than a few months. Beyond that, persistent depression ought to be treated as a separate illness altogether.
Depression makes pain hurt more. It causes fatigue and lethargy that could exacerbate the loss of energy of many chronic conditions. And depression aggravates social disruption because it tends to make people withdraw into social isolation.
As every individual is unique, so is his or her desire to live life to its fullest. We look around for support, for care and concern. Depression is remarkably common. In fact, depression is often called “The common cold of mental health problems”. At least one person in six has a serious, or “Major”, depressive episode at some point in his life.
Another reason why depression is often overlooked is that an enormous number of other symptoms could mask it. You may have to live with your chronic illness. But you don’t have to live with depression. Depression is treatable. One frequent benefit of getting your depression treated is that, once your mood has brightened, your chronic illness often becomes easier to endure and manage.
aarogya
A depressed individual’s behavior is governed by pessimistic beliefs. Sleep, appetite and concentration are disturbed. Some develop symptoms such as headaches, back pain, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, anxiety, shortness of breath, etc.
The causes of depression can be varied. From the loss of a loved one to not being able to cope with work pressures. Profound trauma in early childhood physical or sexual abuse, a bitter divorce, the death of a parent, or other deeply disturbing experiences could set the emotional stage for depression later on in life. However, very often the brain’s chemistry of a depressed individual slips for no apparent reason. Just as people who are never exposed to smoke could get lung cancer, people who have lived happy, well-loved lives could also become depressed.
The most common misconception about depression and chronic illness is that it’s normal to become depressed when faced with a chronic illness. It is normal, yes, but only during the initial “Adjustment period” which should not last for more than a few months. Beyond that, persistent depression ought to be treated as a separate illness altogether.
Depression makes pain hurt more. It causes fatigue and lethargy that could exacerbate the loss of energy of many chronic conditions. And depression aggravates social disruption because it tends to make people withdraw into social isolation.
As every individual is unique, so is his or her desire to live life to its fullest. We look around for support, for care and concern. Depression is remarkably common. In fact, depression is often called “The common cold of mental health problems”. At least one person in six has a serious, or “Major”, depressive episode at some point in his life.
Another reason why depression is often overlooked is that an enormous number of other symptoms could mask it. You may have to live with your chronic illness. But you don’t have to live with depression. Depression is treatable. One frequent benefit of getting your depression treated is that, once your mood has brightened, your chronic illness often becomes easier to endure and manage.
aarogya
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Working with Javascript in Gridview ASP.NET 2.0
Working with Javascript in Gridview ASP.NET 2.0
For the server side code you have to do the following steps:
In row data bound write the event on which you want to call the javascript.
I have done it for text change event for the textbox. I have passed the row no of the grid and the column name as I wanted to do the column total as well as the row total.
(TextBox)e.Row.FindControl("txtval").Attributes.Add("onchange", "addAll('" + row no + "','" + colname+ "' )");
For the server side code you have to do the following steps:
In row data bound write the event on which you want to call the javascript.
I have done it for text change event for the textbox. I have passed the row no of the grid and the column name as I wanted to do the column total as well as the row total.
(TextBox)e.Row.FindControl("txtval").Attributes.Add("onchange", "addAll('" + row no + "','" + colname+ "' )");
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Electric Shock
What is the first–aid treatment for electric shock?
Electric shock Electric shock
Do not touch a person who is still in contact with electric wire! This may cause your death as well as his. The person should be removed from electric contact as quickly as possible. This may be accomplished by cutting off the current that is going to the patient or by disconnecting the patient from the wire contact by use of a dry stick or rope that is thrown around him. An axe may be available to cut the wire that is causing the contact with the patient. When using an axe, be sure that your hands are dry and that the wood handle of the axe is dry.
What treatment should be carried out for electric shock after the patient has been disconnected from electric contact?
* Artificial respiration should be instituted as soon as possible.
* The patient should be kept quiet and warm and supplied with oxygen if this is available.
* The burn area, which is often present at the site of contact, must be treated in the same manner as any burn.
What are the symptoms of shock due to injury?
* There may or may not be loss of consciousness.
* The skin become a dull gray color and is cold and clammy to the touch.
* The patient’s body is covered with a fine perspiration.
* The pulse is weak and rapid.
* The pupils of the eyes are dilated.
* Respirations are rapid and shallow.
* The patient is apprehensive and complains of weakness and thirst.
What is the first-aid treatment for shock?
* Place the patient on his back with his feet higher than his head.
* If there is any active bleeding contributing toward the shock, it should be stopped.
* The patient should kept warm. Supply him with adequate belts or other covering.
* If there is severe pain that can be relived by the first-aider, this should be done immediately.
* Pain is one of the strongest contributors toward the development of shock. If a fracture is present, it should be splinted.
* If it can be determined that there is no injury or wound to the abdomen, the patient may be given warm fluids to drink.
* The patient should be transported to the hospital as soon as possible.
aarogya
Electric shock Electric shock
Do not touch a person who is still in contact with electric wire! This may cause your death as well as his. The person should be removed from electric contact as quickly as possible. This may be accomplished by cutting off the current that is going to the patient or by disconnecting the patient from the wire contact by use of a dry stick or rope that is thrown around him. An axe may be available to cut the wire that is causing the contact with the patient. When using an axe, be sure that your hands are dry and that the wood handle of the axe is dry.
What treatment should be carried out for electric shock after the patient has been disconnected from electric contact?
* Artificial respiration should be instituted as soon as possible.
* The patient should be kept quiet and warm and supplied with oxygen if this is available.
* The burn area, which is often present at the site of contact, must be treated in the same manner as any burn.
What are the symptoms of shock due to injury?
* There may or may not be loss of consciousness.
* The skin become a dull gray color and is cold and clammy to the touch.
* The patient’s body is covered with a fine perspiration.
* The pulse is weak and rapid.
* The pupils of the eyes are dilated.
* Respirations are rapid and shallow.
* The patient is apprehensive and complains of weakness and thirst.
What is the first-aid treatment for shock?
* Place the patient on his back with his feet higher than his head.
* If there is any active bleeding contributing toward the shock, it should be stopped.
* The patient should kept warm. Supply him with adequate belts or other covering.
* If there is severe pain that can be relived by the first-aider, this should be done immediately.
* Pain is one of the strongest contributors toward the development of shock. If a fracture is present, it should be splinted.
* If it can be determined that there is no injury or wound to the abdomen, the patient may be given warm fluids to drink.
* The patient should be transported to the hospital as soon as possible.
aarogya
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Skin Care
How to keep your skin healthy & young ?
There are myriad products on the market purporting to make Skin Care your skin look younger. But no anti–aging cream, exfoliating wash, European facial, ag–defying makeup, or herbal remedy is more powerful than the lifestyle steps every woman can take to keep her skin looking smooth and healthy for as long as possible.
Many people begin to develop fine lines around the eyes in their 40s. But any deep facial wrinkles that emerge before age 50 are generally attributable to the cumulative effects of sun exposure, cigarette smoking, or both, according to cosmetic surgeons. This observation springs into dramatic relief when you compare the skin on your face and the backs of your hands to the relatively smooth, monotone skin on your buttocks.
Skin
To a lesser extent, yo–yo dieting, chronic exposure to wind, and over–animated facial expressions may also contribute to premature skin aging. Aside from Father Time, the only skin–aging factor beyond your control is genetics. If your grandmother and mother looked younger than their years, you and your children probably will, too, in middle age–especially if you adopt a lifelong habit of using sunscreens, wearing wide–brimmed hats on sunny days, shunning tobacco and secondhand smoke, and avoiding yo–yo dieting and the other aforementioned risk factors.
Aarogya
There are myriad products on the market purporting to make Skin Care your skin look younger. But no anti–aging cream, exfoliating wash, European facial, ag–defying makeup, or herbal remedy is more powerful than the lifestyle steps every woman can take to keep her skin looking smooth and healthy for as long as possible.
Many people begin to develop fine lines around the eyes in their 40s. But any deep facial wrinkles that emerge before age 50 are generally attributable to the cumulative effects of sun exposure, cigarette smoking, or both, according to cosmetic surgeons. This observation springs into dramatic relief when you compare the skin on your face and the backs of your hands to the relatively smooth, monotone skin on your buttocks.
Skin
To a lesser extent, yo–yo dieting, chronic exposure to wind, and over–animated facial expressions may also contribute to premature skin aging. Aside from Father Time, the only skin–aging factor beyond your control is genetics. If your grandmother and mother looked younger than their years, you and your children probably will, too, in middle age–especially if you adopt a lifelong habit of using sunscreens, wearing wide–brimmed hats on sunny days, shunning tobacco and secondhand smoke, and avoiding yo–yo dieting and the other aforementioned risk factors.
Aarogya
Nutrition
Women’s Nutrition
Starting at puberty and continuing all the way into menopause, women have special health and nutrition needs that men do not. These unique requirements are related to hormonal changes and experiences that occur throughout the course of a woman’s adult life.
Healthy Eating Habits
Whatever your age, it is never too late or too early to form healthy eating habits that are suited to women’s special dietary needs. Women generally have less muscle and more body fat than men and, therefore, lower metabolism. That means women need significantly fewer calories than men to maintain a satisfactory body weight. For most women, between 1,200 and 2,200 calories a day is appropriate.
Many women struggle with their weight, sometimes resorting to new diet fads and pills along the way. These are short–term fixes that do not hold up over time, and some of them may be downright dangerous to a woman’s health. To enjoy a healthy diet that provides high–quality nutrition and a reasonable number of calories, the best thing to do is follow the Food Pyramid Guidelines.
Source : Aarogya
Starting at puberty and continuing all the way into menopause, women have special health and nutrition needs that men do not. These unique requirements are related to hormonal changes and experiences that occur throughout the course of a woman’s adult life.
Healthy Eating Habits
Whatever your age, it is never too late or too early to form healthy eating habits that are suited to women’s special dietary needs. Women generally have less muscle and more body fat than men and, therefore, lower metabolism. That means women need significantly fewer calories than men to maintain a satisfactory body weight. For most women, between 1,200 and 2,200 calories a day is appropriate.
Many women struggle with their weight, sometimes resorting to new diet fads and pills along the way. These are short–term fixes that do not hold up over time, and some of them may be downright dangerous to a woman’s health. To enjoy a healthy diet that provides high–quality nutrition and a reasonable number of calories, the best thing to do is follow the Food Pyramid Guidelines.
Source : Aarogya
Monday, August 11, 2008
olympic gold medal
Abhinav Bindra Won India’s First Individual Olympic Gold Medal
Abhinav Bindra Won India's First Individual Olympic Gold MedalAbhinav Bindra, Indian shooter from Zirakpur, in Mohali district, (near Chandigarh), Punjab, won India’s first ever individual Olympic gold medal on Monday with a thrilling victory in the men’s 10m air rifle. Abhinav Bindra was born on 28th september 1982 in Dehradun but now he lives in Chandigarh with his family. He became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games and the first gold medal since 1980 for India by winning the gold in the 10 m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
So Abhinav Bindra is the current World and Olympic champion in the 10 m Air Rifle event. Abhinav Bindra is one of the finest talent Chandigarh has produced before heading towards Beijing Olympic.
I was just trying to concentrate on shooting,” he said. “I wasn’t thinking of making history. I was two points behind the leaders. I was just trying to shoot good shots. I wanted to shoot well and shoot aggressively. And that’s what I did. Abhinav Bindra
source :110words
Abhinav Bindra Won India's First Individual Olympic Gold MedalAbhinav Bindra, Indian shooter from Zirakpur, in Mohali district, (near Chandigarh), Punjab, won India’s first ever individual Olympic gold medal on Monday with a thrilling victory in the men’s 10m air rifle. Abhinav Bindra was born on 28th september 1982 in Dehradun but now he lives in Chandigarh with his family. He became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games and the first gold medal since 1980 for India by winning the gold in the 10 m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
So Abhinav Bindra is the current World and Olympic champion in the 10 m Air Rifle event. Abhinav Bindra is one of the finest talent Chandigarh has produced before heading towards Beijing Olympic.
I was just trying to concentrate on shooting,” he said. “I wasn’t thinking of making history. I was two points behind the leaders. I was just trying to shoot good shots. I wanted to shoot well and shoot aggressively. And that’s what I did. Abhinav Bindra
source :110words
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Stages of Yoga
Stages of Yoga
The basic text of the Yoga philosophical school, the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali (2nd century B.C.), is a systematization of one of these older traditions. Patañjali divides the practice of yoga into eight stages:
Yama, or restraint from vice, and Niyama, or observance of purity and virtue, is the moral foundation for practice and removal of disturbance of uncontrolled desires. Asana, or posture, and Prana Yama, or breath control, calms the physical body, while Pratyahara, or withdrawal of the senses, detaches the mind from the external world. Internal control of consciousness is accomplished in the final three stages: Dharana, or concentration, Dhyana, or meditation, and Samadhi. It is through such practices that Yogis acquire miraculous powers, which must ultimately be renounced to attain the highest state.yoga exercise
In Samadhi the subject-object distinction and one's sense of an `individual self’ disappears in a state usually described as one of supreme peace, bliss, and illumination. A common feature of different traditions of yoga is one-pointed concentration on a chosen object, whether a part of the body, the breath, a mantra, a diagram, a deity, or an idea.
source :Aarogya
The basic text of the Yoga philosophical school, the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali (2nd century B.C.), is a systematization of one of these older traditions. Patañjali divides the practice of yoga into eight stages:
Yama, or restraint from vice, and Niyama, or observance of purity and virtue, is the moral foundation for practice and removal of disturbance of uncontrolled desires. Asana, or posture, and Prana Yama, or breath control, calms the physical body, while Pratyahara, or withdrawal of the senses, detaches the mind from the external world. Internal control of consciousness is accomplished in the final three stages: Dharana, or concentration, Dhyana, or meditation, and Samadhi. It is through such practices that Yogis acquire miraculous powers, which must ultimately be renounced to attain the highest state.yoga exercise
In Samadhi the subject-object distinction and one's sense of an `individual self’ disappears in a state usually described as one of supreme peace, bliss, and illumination. A common feature of different traditions of yoga is one-pointed concentration on a chosen object, whether a part of the body, the breath, a mantra, a diagram, a deity, or an idea.
source :Aarogya
Monday, August 4, 2008
Sooryanamaskar
Sooryanamaskar or Sun Salutations is a sequence of Yoga poses.
When performed correctly, it aids great amount of Body, good amount of Mind, and optionally, some amount of Spiritual Well Being.
This is a pictorial presentation on how to perform Sooryanamaskar (Surya Namaskar)
Press the hands against each other tightly. The thumbs are together and are made to press into the chest.
Highlights
Dr.B.K.S.Iyengar
the Yogacharya
Kabir Baugh
Yoga Institute
Yoga as a Career
Ask the Expert
Posture 0: Breathe normally.
Namaskaarasana:
Hands in a namaskar posture, with thumbs of hands pressing hard into the chest. The lower part of the hands should be parallel to the earth. This is a good exercise to practice how to stand properly. The weight of the body is equally distributed to both the feet. The sagging stomach muscles are pulled in and supported by the upper body. Hence a good exercise for the stomach muscles.
Posture 1: Inhale.
Urdhva namaskaarasana:
Palms of both hands are joined, and slowly pulled up with the hands endng up to the sides of the ears, body is bent backwards, with eyes looking towards the hands. If you cannot hold palms together, open them but tie the palms with the thumb fingers. This activates the front portion of the body from toes to forehead. This posture is very good for upper and lower back. Hip muscles become stronger, chest becomes wider. Blood circulation increases to the head and hands.
Posture 2: Exhale.
Adharaasana or Uttanaasana:
The body is bent down, with hands stretched down to touch the ground. Ideally the entire palm is supposed to rest on the ground, with the head touching the knee bones. This activates the back of the body from heels to head. This is good on the stomach muscles, arms and knee muscles.
Posture 3: Inhale.
Eka paada prasarana aasana (One leg behind):
One leg goes behind and body gets lowered. The two palms will be rested on the ground, the knee of the leg which goes behind touches the ground. The head looks up. Complete exercise to both the legs, lower back and chest.
Posture 4: Exhale.
Dwi paada prasaraNa aasana or chaturanga Dandaasana (Both legs behind):
Second leg joins the first leg with both feet joined (press them to one another), body in a inclined plane. In this posture, only the two hands (palms) and the fingers of the legs touch the ground. The head of the body should be at a higher plane and the les will be in a downward slope. The head will be looking straight and focus the eyes to 10 feet in front of the body. Remain in this posture for 15 seconds. Stretches the complete body thus activating the blood circulation.
Posture 5: Exhale and hold.
Ashtaanga namaskaraasana:
The body is lowered to touch the ground at the forehead, chest and the knees. The rest of the body will be up in the air supported by the forehead, chest and knee. Remain in this posture for 5 seconds. Exercises the back, shoulder and chest muscles.
Posture 6: Inhale.
Bhujangaasana or Urdhva mukha shavanaasana:
From posture 5, pull the body forward with the hands (palms) on the ground and feet touching the ground. The body should be in a curved towards the ground. Excellent for the lower back, shoulders, neck, chest and abdomen. Wrists also get their share.
Posture 7: Exhale.
Adho mukha shavanaasana:
Pull the body inward, with palms and feet firmly on the ground. Press the feet so that, the heels touch the ground. Don't bend the knees. Extend the spinal-cord to the maximum. Pull the stomach in. Expand the chest, while pushing the shoulders back. While pushing the head in, try touching the chin to the chest. The body will look like a hill, pointing up towards the sky. Good for feet, calf muscles, thighs, hips, back and neck. Energizes the limbs - best for athletes.
source :Aarogya
Sooryanamaskar or Sun Salutations is a sequence of Yoga poses.
When performed correctly, it aids great amount of Body, good amount of Mind, and optionally, some amount of Spiritual Well Being.
This is a pictorial presentation on how to perform Sooryanamaskar (Surya Namaskar)
Press the hands against each other tightly. The thumbs are together and are made to press into the chest.
Highlights
Dr.B.K.S.Iyengar
the Yogacharya
Kabir Baugh
Yoga Institute
Yoga as a Career
Ask the Expert
Posture 0: Breathe normally.
Namaskaarasana:
Hands in a namaskar posture, with thumbs of hands pressing hard into the chest. The lower part of the hands should be parallel to the earth. This is a good exercise to practice how to stand properly. The weight of the body is equally distributed to both the feet. The sagging stomach muscles are pulled in and supported by the upper body. Hence a good exercise for the stomach muscles.
Posture 1: Inhale.
Urdhva namaskaarasana:
Palms of both hands are joined, and slowly pulled up with the hands endng up to the sides of the ears, body is bent backwards, with eyes looking towards the hands. If you cannot hold palms together, open them but tie the palms with the thumb fingers. This activates the front portion of the body from toes to forehead. This posture is very good for upper and lower back. Hip muscles become stronger, chest becomes wider. Blood circulation increases to the head and hands.
Posture 2: Exhale.
Adharaasana or Uttanaasana:
The body is bent down, with hands stretched down to touch the ground. Ideally the entire palm is supposed to rest on the ground, with the head touching the knee bones. This activates the back of the body from heels to head. This is good on the stomach muscles, arms and knee muscles.
Posture 3: Inhale.
Eka paada prasarana aasana (One leg behind):
One leg goes behind and body gets lowered. The two palms will be rested on the ground, the knee of the leg which goes behind touches the ground. The head looks up. Complete exercise to both the legs, lower back and chest.
Posture 4: Exhale.
Dwi paada prasaraNa aasana or chaturanga Dandaasana (Both legs behind):
Second leg joins the first leg with both feet joined (press them to one another), body in a inclined plane. In this posture, only the two hands (palms) and the fingers of the legs touch the ground. The head of the body should be at a higher plane and the les will be in a downward slope. The head will be looking straight and focus the eyes to 10 feet in front of the body. Remain in this posture for 15 seconds. Stretches the complete body thus activating the blood circulation.
Posture 5: Exhale and hold.
Ashtaanga namaskaraasana:
The body is lowered to touch the ground at the forehead, chest and the knees. The rest of the body will be up in the air supported by the forehead, chest and knee. Remain in this posture for 5 seconds. Exercises the back, shoulder and chest muscles.
Posture 6: Inhale.
Bhujangaasana or Urdhva mukha shavanaasana:
From posture 5, pull the body forward with the hands (palms) on the ground and feet touching the ground. The body should be in a curved towards the ground. Excellent for the lower back, shoulders, neck, chest and abdomen. Wrists also get their share.
Posture 7: Exhale.
Adho mukha shavanaasana:
Pull the body inward, with palms and feet firmly on the ground. Press the feet so that, the heels touch the ground. Don't bend the knees. Extend the spinal-cord to the maximum. Pull the stomach in. Expand the chest, while pushing the shoulders back. While pushing the head in, try touching the chin to the chest. The body will look like a hill, pointing up towards the sky. Good for feet, calf muscles, thighs, hips, back and neck. Energizes the limbs - best for athletes.
source :Aarogya
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Yoga
yogaHindu tradition in general recognizes three main kinds of Yoga – Jnana yoga: the path of realization and wisdom, Bhakti yoga: the path of love and devotion to a personal God, and Karma yoga: the path of selfless action. Other classifications also exist.
yoga exerciseYoga is usually practiced under the guidance of a guru, or spiritual guide. Contemporary systems of yoga, such as those of Sri Aurobindo Ghose and Sri Chinmoy Ghose, stresses that spiritual realization can be attained without the withdrawal from the world characteristic of the older traditions.
source: aarogya
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