YOGA

YOGA: In a Hindu theistic philosophy; union of self and the Supreme Being is
sought through a state of complete awareness and tranquillity attained by
certain physical exercises
Yoga Means Union
Although many people think this term refers to union between body and mind
or body, mind and spirit, the traditional acceptance is union between the
Jivatman and Paramatman that is between one's individual consciousness
and the Universal Consciousness.
Therefore Yoga refers to a certain state of consciousness as well as to
methods that help one reach that goal or state of union with the divine.
The 5 points of Yoga
In an effort to simplify and clarify the complex philosophies and teachings of
Yoga, Swami Vishnu-devananda summarized the wisdom of Yoga in 5
principles. These principles show the way to developing physical and mental
health as well as spiritual growth.
These 5 points or principles are:
Proper Exercise (Asanas)
Proper Breathing (Pranayama)
Proper Relaxation (Savasana)
Proper Diet (vegetarian)
Positive Thinking (Vedanta) and Meditation (Dhyana)
The 4 paths of Yoga
Another good way to begin your study of Yoga is by being acquainted with the
four paths of Yoga
Jnana Yoga (The Yoga of wisdom or knowledge)
Raja Yoga (The Yoga of Self control)
Bhakti Yoga (The Yoga of Devotion)
Karma Yoga (The Yoga of Action)
Yoga is Not a Religion

Yoga is not a religion. People of many different faiths Christians, Muslims,

Hindus, Jews as well as agnostics and atheists, practice yoga because of its
numerous benefits and life-enrichment. Many millions practice yoga for its
asanas, its physical exercises, which are regularly acclaimed to be
extraordinarily health-giving by many doctors around the world.

And, too, many millions practice some form of yoga meditation in order to
contact their higher consciousness, or commune deeply with the Lord. Many
who practice yoga meditation are deeply religious, while many others who
practice these meditations are agnostics seeking verifiable experience and
personal transformation.
A yoga devotee strives to live in an ongoing and progressively more joyous
state of harmony. Body, mind, and emotions are brought into attunement
with one another and with ones soul, or spiritual self. The devotee finds this
ongoing state of harmony not only to be a wonderful way to live but an
essential factor in becoming enlightened living in higher consciousness.

Why Do Yoga?
The short answer is that yoga makes you feel better. Practicing the postures,
breathing exercises and meditation makes you healthier in body, mind and
spirit. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, shape up -- all at the same time.
YOGA:
Improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina
Reduces stress and tension
Boosts self esteem
Improves concentration and creativity
Lowers fat
Improves circulation
Stimulates the immune system
Creates sense of well being and calm.
Westerners have considered YOGA as a physical exercise and opened several
classes to gain monetarily.

But the basic and the root of this exercise is to breathe unifomally. One
breath at a time.
One thought at a time. Anlyze the thought and execute one at a time before
accepting another thought.
Very often individuals have 2 thoughts enter in the mind. This causes an
increase in breathing
and sometimes choke.
Yoga helps to execute one thought and one breath at a time.
The food that we eat does not reach the soul.
Fasting does not enhance spiritual advancement.
We eat for our physical fitness.
But we usually overeat because it tastes really good.
Then we exercise. Sometimes we avoid or procrastinate
and end up joing gym to work out.
Attend for 4/5 times and eventually quit.
Where there is a WILL there is a WAY.
Control your mind in the first place and you become physically and mentally
perfect.
------------MEDITATION
Meditation could be termed as being spiritual, relaxation, peace of mind,
fitness, or an ongoing state of mind of mindfulness or awareness.
Meditation tips
Understanding Meditation
When beginning meditation practice, one often wonders how meditation will
help and also, what should one expect from this practice?
Meditation is a form of quietly 'letting go' of one's everyday reality, and
becoming silent, in the embrace of eternity.
By assuming a comfortable, yet alert posture, in a quiet, undisturbed

location, it is best to first let your mind wander and as questions pop to mind,
try answering yourself, silently. This is for me the best way to not only clear
one's mind of worries, but find solutions to what is stressful, in our lives.
This would seem contrary to many meditation practitioners, but I have been
doing meditation practices for years, and find this is the best way for not only
myself, but others.
As we begin, sitting quietly, questions that seems so large and intruding
before meditation, become distant, as they seem to fade away, in our minds.
One will 'hear' in his 'still small voice within', answers that at first seem to be
coming from ourselves, but soon you will understand that you could not
possibly have discovered these same answers, without meditation and focus.
This is the main point of meditation. Quiet contemplation that soon fades
away into, self discovery.
Category: Meditation tips
Self hypnosis promises the most as a meditation tool!
Meditation is considered as one of the best way to reduce stress, lower your
blood pressure and increase longevity, while there are several ways to use
meditation as a relaxation method, self-hypnosis gives you the additional
benefit of at least a temporary behavior modification tool, contrary to what
you might imagine self-hypnosis is a very simple procedure that you can
learn very quickly an only requires a few days of practice to master, this is
what you do in a few easy steps:
Select a comfortable position like seating, lying down, etc, away from all
distractions for at least 10 minutes.
Close your eyes an concentrate on relaxing your entire body from one
end to the other.
Start at your feet, feel your toes and feet relaxing, keep repeating
rhythmically to yourself the word Relax
Relax as a mantra as you feel a warm tingling sensation in each muscle in
your body, whatever happens just relax, anything you do is a plus, we are not
looking for perfection, each time you do this it gets better and easier. Feel
your feet totally relaxed keep your thoughts in relaxing the part of the body
youre working on experience the calming down effect of letting down of all
tension.
Travel up to your legs concentrating in your principal muscles, your ankles,
your calves, your knees, your thigh, hamstrings, torso, abdominals,

your chest, back, hands, arms, head and face. Feel the pleasure as each part
of your body is reed of tension undergo the transformation from tightness
to looseness.
When you reach your chest pay particular attention toward your breathing,
make sure to do a deep breathing, inhaling and exhaling to a totally relaxing
pace let go of all tensions feel the tightness disappearing from your back and
shoulders, come into contact with the feeling of relaxation in each part of
your body as your travel through it, include your face muscles, your neck,
follow a sequence to include the entire body.
After covering all your main body parts independently go around your
body a second time now at a faster pace while concentrating in larger
portions
of your body feeling your entire feet and legs completely relaxed feel the
gentle warmth traveling your entire body, keep your though in this
sensation, you are still repeating to yourself to relax, as you
approach your chess area go through a breading cycle.
Once you accomplish a state of deep relaxation where your thoughts are
away from your usual routine an into your body you may select to give
yourself a suggestion at this point you are in a very susceptible state, you
may repeat to yourself:
I will come out of my self-hypnotic state full of energy ready to do my project
X with enthusiasm, or you may say to yourself: whenever I experience anger I
will feel love and trust for myself or others and I will react with compassion. I
will have a strong desire to forgive myself and others. Repeat these or other
suggestions several times during your hypnotic condition do not attempt to
make multiple suggestions in the same session.
Try it now, do it today, you will see instant results; just dont expect miracles
only improvements. Develop a routine to meditate once to twice a day,
remember the more you do it the easier it becomes, in a few weeks you will
be able to relax under the worst types of conditions and very quickly.
Meditation as part of a strategy to take care of your emotional health and
well-being can add decades to your life and will greatly improve your ability
to relax and concentrate, additionally, self-hypnosis in particular will take
advantage of the power of suggestion in practically any area of your life
where you can use a little help.

A study by the Medical College of Georgia found that two 15-minute

meditation sessions each day once at home, the other at school helped
teenage students lower their blood pressure over four months.
Meditation is just one of several things including healthy eating, exercise
and even medication that can help lower blood pressure, said Dr. Elizabeth
Ofili, chief of cardiology at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta.
She added that people regularly need to have their blood pressure checked:
"It's never too early to be aware of the risk of blood pressure."
Besides reducing their blood pressure, students who meditated also had
lower rates of absenteeism, school rule violations and suspensions than those
in the control group, Barnes said.
"It's noteworthy for educators meditation might be included in the school
day as a program for reducing stress in the schools," Barnes said.
People all over the world spend millions of bucks to join classes because in
realistic they are unable to discipline themselves. They need someone to do
for them. When they spend they learn but fail to learn not to spend.
GOOD LUCK
N ENJOY WHILE YOU CAN
Ash

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