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Nischal Jain | The beneficial effects of the Surya Namaskara

The beneficial effects of the Surya Namaskara have been enumerated in our ancient texts but few people practice this simple yet beneficial exercise. 

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Unleashing Physical Fitness: How Yoga Enhances Flexibility and More

In today's fast-paced world, physical fitness is essential for overall well-being. While traditional exercises are popular, yoga offers a transformative approach that extends beyond physicality. This article explores the profound impact of yoga on physical fitness, highlighting its benefits, key poses, different styles, and its role in weight management, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athletic performance enhancement.

Benefits of Yoga for Physical Fitness

Yoga provides numerous benefits for physical fitness:

Improved Flexibility: Yoga's gentle stretches and poses gradually increase flexibility and range of motion.

Increased Strength and Tone: Engaging various muscle groups in yoga poses leads to improved strength and muscle tone.

Enhanced Balance and Coordination: Balancing poses challenge practitioners to improve balance and coordination.

Better Posture and Alignment: Yoga promotes proper alignment, leading to improved posture and reduced discomfort.

Boosted Cardiovascular Health: Dynamic styles like Power Yoga and Vinyasa Flow elevate heart rate and enhance cardiovascular health.

Key Yoga Poses for Physical Fitness

Incorporate these essential yoga poses into your practice:

Sun Salutations and Vinyasa Flow: Dynamic sequences like Sun Salutations and Vinyasa Flow provide a full-body workout, improving strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness.

Warrior Poses: Warrior I, II, and III build lower body strength, stability, and endurance.

Plank and Chaturanga: These poses strengthen the core and upper body, improving overall strength and stability.

Tree Pose and Eagle Pose: Balancing poses enhance stability, coordination, and focus.

Different Yoga Styles for Physical Fitness

Explore these yoga styles to enhance physical fitness:

Power Yoga: A dynamic and vigorous style that focuses on strength, endurance, and flexibility.

Ashtanga Yoga: Follows a specific sequence, emphasizing strength, flexibility, and breath control.

Bikram Yoga: Practiced in a heated room, it increases flexibility, promotes detoxification, and offers a cardiovascular challenge.

Yin Yoga: Targets deep stretching and relaxation to improve flexibility, joint mobility, and mental relaxation.

Yoga for Weight Management

Yoga supports weight management in the following ways:

Calorie Burn and Metabolism Boost: Dynamic yoga styles increase calorie burn and boost metabolism.

Mindful Eating and Body Awareness: Yoga cultivates mindfulness, promoting awareness of the body and mindful eating habits.

Stress Reduction and Emotional Balance: By reducing stress levels and promoting emotional well-being, yoga helps combat stress-induced eating.

Yoga for Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Utilize yoga for injury prevention and rehabilitation:

Gentle and Restorative Yoga: Slow, mindful movements and deep relaxation prevent injuries and improve flexibility.

Modified Poses: Yoga poses can be modified to accommodate physical limitations, ensuring safe practice and promoting healing.

Complementary Therapy: Yoga can aid in rehabilitation by restoring mobility, strength, and flexibility while fostering a healing mindset.

Yoga for Athletic Performance Enhancement

Yoga complements athletic performance:

Increased Flexibility and Range of Motion: Yoga's emphasis on stretching enhances flexibility and range of motion.

Body Awareness and Proprioception: Yoga cultivates body awareness, optimizing movements and preventing imbalances.

Injury Prevention and Faster Recovery: Yoga aids in injury prevention, faster recovery, and active rest during training.

Mental Focus and Stress Reduction: Yoga improves mental focus, reduces performance anxiety, and manages stress levels.

Conclusion

Yoga offers holistic benefits for physical fitness, including flexibility, strength, balance, and cardiovascular health. With various poses and styles available, yoga can be tailored to specific fitness goals, weight management, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athletic performance enhancement. Embrace the transformative power of yoga and unlock your physical fitness potential.

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Surya Namaskaras:

It’s all about Surya Namaskaras in Yoga: It’s all about Surya Namaskaras in yoga, known as Sun Salutations, is part of a yogic practice that brings one closer to harmony and integration by synchronizing breath, movement, and mindfulness. This series of flowing postures is not simply a warm-up routine, but it is a holistic exercise that nourishes the body, mind, and soul. By inter-weaving dynamic stretches, transitions, and controlled breathing, Surya Namaskaras in yoga prepare to create a deep synergy that can transform your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

The Importance of Surya Namaskaras in Yoga: It’s all about Surya Namaskaras in yoga Starting with yoga Surya Namaskaras, there lies the ancient tradition of worshipping the sun; this is considered to be the source of life, hence considered the most auspicious and sacred activity. Thus, these sequences are mostly carried out in the early hours of the day at sunrise when all the things become new, and fresh energies boost. Though the sequences are symbolic in yoga, the practice is very practical in making the body ready for performing further rigorous yoga asanas.

The Sequence of Surya Namaskaras in Yoga:

The Surya Namaskaras in yoga are composed of 12 different poses, which flow into each other without any break. Each pose complements the others, creating a balanced routine that stretches, strengthens, and energizes every part of the body. Furthermore, every movement is synchronized with inhalation or exhalation, thus fostering an intimate connection between breath and motion.

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Surya ☀ Talon Abraxas

Surya, the chief of the Navagraha ( the nine Classical planets) and important elements of Hindu astrology, is the main solar deity in Hinduism and generally referred to as the Sun in Nepal and India.

He is often depicted riding a chariot harnessed by seven horses which might represent the seven colors of the rainbow or the seven chakras in the body. He is also the presiding deity of Sunday. The Sun God is shown with 4 hands, three of which are carrying a wheel, a conch-shell and a lotus respectively and the fourth is see in the Abhay Mudra.

Being the source of warmth and light, he has the ability to control the seasons and the power to withhold or grant the ripening of the crops. As the economy is mainly agricultural based, the Sun is placed amongst the highest of the Gods, especially for the agricultural communities.

He is also known as the “pratyakshadaivam” – the only God visible to us every day. The Sun God is “Karma Sakshi”, who has eternal wisdom and knowledge. He is the Source of all life, and it is because of him that life exists. Thanks to the energy from his rays, life on Earth is sustained.

There are different forms of Surya and they are :

Arka form : “Arka” form is worshiped mostly in North India and Eastern parts of India. The temples dedicated to the “Arka” form of Surya are Konark Temple in Orissa, Uttararka and Lolarka in Uttar Pradesh, and Balarka in Rajasthan.

Mitra form : Surya is also known as “Mitra” for his life nourishing properties. The Mitra form of ‘Surya’ had been worshiped mostly in Gujarat.

Surya Namaskar Mantra

Surya Namaskara is performed before the sunrise. The mantras are recited to pray Lord Surya and sandals, flowers, rice grains are offered with water. There are 12 mantras which are different names of Sun God. With each posture, a particular mantra is chanted. Surya Namaskar Mantras are :

“Aum Mitraya Namah” “Aum Ravayre Namah” “Aum Suryaya Namah” “Aum Bhanave Namah” “Aum Khagaya Namah“ “Aum Pushne Namah” “Aum Hiranyagarbhaya Namah” “Aum Marichaye Namah” “Aum Adityaya Namah” “Aum Savitre Namah” “Aum Arkaya Namah” “Aum Bhaskaraya Namah”

Meaning :

‘Salutation to Who is friendly to all. The shining one, the radiant one. Who is the dispeller of darkness and responsible for bringing activity. One who illumines, the bright one. Who is all-pervading, one who moves through the sky. Giver of nourishment and fulfillment. Who has golden color brilliance. The giver of light with infinite number of rays. The son of Aditi, the cosmic divine Mother. One who is responsible for life. Worthy of praise and glory. Giver of wisdom and cosmic illumination.’

Benefit : Surya Namaskar mantras, a set of mantras chanted along with a combination of few Yogasana postures, are useful in achieving concentration. It is a wonderful regular routine of exercise, prayer and worship given as in the scriptures.

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Surya - The Power of the God Star The Sanskrit word surya comes from the root sur or svar, meaning “to shine.”

Mantra: “I AM Alpha and Omega ... I AM Alpha and Omega in the white-fire core of Being.”

Surya Namaskar Mantra Surya Namaskara means salutations to Lord Surya (The Sun), the giver of energy to the world,for self vitalization. Surya Namaskar is a combination of few Yogasana postures. Surya Namaskar is useful in achieving concentration. It is a wonderful regular routine of exercise, prayer and worship given in the scriptures. Surya Namaskara must be performed before the sunrise. Stand facing the east at dawn and recite the mantras to pray Lord Surya and offer sandals, flowers, rice grains with water or simply offer water and perform Surya Namaskara. There are 12 mantras which are different names of Sun God. With each posture, a particular mantra is chanted.

Surya Namaskar Mantras are :

1. Aum Mitraya Namah

2. Aum Ravayre Namah

3. Aum Suryaya Namah

4. Aum Bhanave Namah

5. Aum Khagaya Namah

6. Aum Pushne Namah

7. Aum Hiranyagarbhaya Namah

8. Aum Marichaye Namah

9. Aum Adityaya Namah

10. Aum Savitre Namah

11. Aum Arkaya Namah

12. Aum Bhaskaraya Namah

Meaning of Surya Namaskar Mantra:

1. Who is friendly to all

2. The shining one, the radiant one

3. Who is the dispeller of darkness and responsible for bringing activity

4. One who illumines, the bright one

5. Who is all-pervading, one who moves through the sky

6. Giver of nourishment and fulfillment

7. Who has golden color brilliance

8. The giver of light with infinite number of rays

9. The son of Aditi, the cosmic divine Mother

10. One who is responsible for life

11. Worthy of praise and glory

12. Giver of wisdom and cosmic illumination

Image: Surya by Mahaboka

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"켄 요가 시퀀스"

내가 처음 요가를 시작한 해는 아마도 1999년 아니면 2000년도였던 거 같다. 반년 정도 학원을 다니며 배운 뒤 책을 참조해 최소 주 1회 이상 요가를 꾸준히 했다.

오랫동안 하타 요가 동작 위주로 스트레칭 삼아 했었고 운동을 늦게 시작했기 때문에 이미 몸이 많이 굳은 상태였지만 큰 욕심 내지 않고 꾸준히 한 결과 나름 '인간 승리'라 자평해도 되지 않을까 싶을 만큼 요가 덕을 크게 봤다. 또 국내에 아쉬탕가 및 빈야사 요가가 소개됐을 때 이로부터 영향을 많이 받았다.

40대까진 무술 수련에 도움이 되기 때문에 했다면, 쉰 살을 넘기면서는 '요가 = 생명줄'이란 걸로 인식 변화가 생기더만. 즉 지금은 "살기 위해" 요가를 한다. 예전엔 주 1회만 해도 그럭저럭 본전치기는 ��고 많이 할수록 몸이 좋아졌다면, 이젠 2회 이상 꼭 해줘야 관절이 굳지 않는 걸 실감하고 있다.

이 대목에서 쫌 재밌는 현상은, 평소 스트레칭을 안 해 몸이 굳어 있을수록 찌뿌둥 불쾌한 기분을 자각 못하는 거 같다. 나 역시 원래는 안 됐다가 꾸준한 노력 끝에 성공해 느낌을 체험하고 나서야 비로소 공감하는 경우가 있었으니까. 역으로 잘 되던 게 나이 먹고 안 될 거 같은 조짐이 보이면 답답하다.

내가 하고 있는 요가 순서를 70세까지 (살아있다면) 무리 없이 하는 걸 목표로 정했다. 시간이 흐르다 보면 순서를 까먹거나 수정하는 일이 종종 일어나기 때문에 훗날 점검용으로 이 시점에 한 번 정리해 놓은 것.

"켄 요가 시퀀스"

내가 처음 요가를 시작한 해는 아마도 1999년 아니면 2000년도였던 거 같다. 반년 정도 학원을 다니며 배운 뒤 책을 참조해 최소 주 1회 이상 요가를 꾸준히 했다.

오랫동안 하타 요가 동작 위주로 스트레칭 삼아 했었고 운동을 늦게 시작했기 때문에 이미 몸이 많이 굳은 상태였지만 큰 욕심 내지 않고 꾸준히 한 결과 나름 '인간 승리'라 자평해도 되지 않을까 싶을 만큼 요가 덕을 크게 봤다. 또 국내에 아쉬탕가 및 빈야사 요가가 소개됐을 때 이로부터 영향을 많이 받았다.

40대까진 무술 수련에 도움이 되기 때문에 했다면, 쉰 살을 넘기면서는 '요가 = 생명줄'이란 걸로 인식 변화가 생기더만. 즉 지금은 "살기 위해" 요가를 한다. 예전엔 주 1회만 해도 그럭저럭 본전치기는 했고 많이 할수록 몸이 좋아졌다면, 이젠 2회 이상 꼭 해줘야 관절이 굳지 않는 걸 실감하고 있다.

이 대목에서 쫌 재밌는 현상은, 평소 스트레칭을 안 해 몸이 굳어 있을수록 찌뿌둥 불쾌한 기분을 자각 못하는 거 같다. 나 역시 원래는 안 됐다가 꾸준한 노력 끝에 성공해 느낌을 체험하고 나서야 비로소 공감하는 경우가 있었으니까. 역으로 잘 되던 게 나이 먹고 안 될 거 같은 조짐이 보이면 답답하다.

내가 하고 있는 요가 순서를 70세까지 (살아있다면) 무리 없이 하는 걸 목표로 정했다. 시간이 흐르다 보면 순서를 까먹거나 수정하는 일이 종종 일어나기 때문에 훗날 점검용으로 이 시점에 한 번 정리해 놓은 것.

▪ 태양 예배(Surya namaskara) 1st 동작 순서는 내가 매우 좋아하는 아쉬탕가 태양 예배와 동일하나 흐름은 태극권. 보통 다운독(Down Dog)에서 5번 호흡하는 걸 합해도 1분 정도 소요되지만, 태극권 특유의 관절 수축 및 이완을 관찰하느라 5분 정도 걸리는 듯.

▪ 태양 예배 2nd 차이점은 업독 & 다운독을 천천히 여러 번 반복한다. 그리고 두 손 모아 머리 위로 들어 올린 동작에서 바로 삼각 자세로 이어지도록.

▪ 삼각 자세(Trikonasana) ▪ 비튼 삼각 자세 (Parivrtta Trikonasana) & ▪ 다리 벌려 숙이기(Prasarita Padottanasana) & ▪ 뒷깍지 끼고 숙이기

▪ 한 쪽 다리 올리기(Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana)

▪ 상체 숙이기(Padangusthasana) ▪ 한 다리 올린 채 상체 숙이기(Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana)

▪ 태양 예배 3rd 다운독에서 스플릿(Spilt) 자세를 취한 뒤 영웅자세로 이어지도록.

▪ 영웅자세 A(Virabhadrasana A) & ▪ 영웅자세 B(Virabhadrasana B) & ▪ 확장된 옆 기울기(Utthita Parsvakonasana) ▪ 다리를 앞뒤로 벌리고 상체 숙이기 : 무술 도장해서 했던 것

▪ 힌두 푸시업 (Hindu Push Up) : 무술 도장해서 했던 것

▪ 뱀 자세 (Bhujangasana) & 변형 ▪ 엎드린 악어 뒤집기(Makarasana) ▪ 메뚜기 자세(Salabhasana) ▪ 활 자세(Dhanurasana)

▪ 고양이 자세(Vidalasana) & 변형 ▪ 플랭크 ▪ 돌고래 자세(Ardha Pincha Mayurasana)

▪ 무릎 꿇고 앉기 ▪ 무릎 꿇은 채로 초승달 자세 (Parsva Chandrasana)

▪ 고관절 스트레칭 : 무술 도장해서 했던 것

▪ 한쪽 무릎 세워 상체 비틀기(Marichyasana) ▪ 한쪽 무릎 세워 반대로 비틀기

▪ 다리 뻗고 앉기(Dandasana) ▪ 강하게 앞으로 숙이기(Paschimottanasana)

▪ 다리 벌리고 옆 기울기(Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana) ▪ 박쥐 자세(Histapadasana) ▪ 거북이 자세(Kurmasana)

▪ 골반펴기(Baddha Konasana) ▪ 한 무릎씩 땅에 닿기 : 무술 도장해서 했던 것

▪ 연꽃자세(Padmasana) & 우디야나 반다(Uddiyana Bandha)

▪ 필라테스 오픈 렉(Open Leg) & 나바아사나(Navasana) ▪ 필라테스 공 굴리기(Rolling Like a Ball)

▪ 쟁기 자세(Halasana) ▪ 어깨로 서기(Sarvangasana)

▪ 누워 엉덩이 들어올리기(Setu Bandhasana) ▪ 물고기 자세(Matsyasana) ▪ 아치 자세(Urdhva Dhanurasana)

▪ 거꾸로 서기(Sirsasana) ▪ 전갈 자세(Vrschikasana)

▪ 뒤척이기 송장 자세(Savasana) 대체용으로 펠덴크라이스에서 갖고 온 것.

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Yoga Retreat in Nepal | Nepal yoga teacher training

One week yoga retreat is suitable for those who do not have a long time holiday. You will have a duration of 7 days and 6 nights. The food, we provide here are normally vegetarian, and vegan. And they are completely natural and hygienic. The residence facility is in the Nepalese style. However, if any of the students want otherwise, we fulfill their wants.  In this one-week yoga retreat, Asana (Yoga Pose), Pranayama, Meditation, relaxation, Surya-namaskara, chanting, etc. are taught. Through this knowledge, you will learn how to make yourself healthy and peaceful. You will also get an ability to suggest other a healthier path of life.

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Unlocking the Benefits of Surya Namaskara: Tips for Beginners ☀️

Surya Namaskara, a sequence of yoga asanas that involves bending and stretching, can be challenging for beginners dealing with body stiffness. However, with patience and practice, mastery is achievable. Here are some essential pointers to keep in mind when preparing for Surya Namaskara:

Empty Stomach: Ensure your stomach is empty before you begin your Surya Namaskara practice.

Cleanse and Bathe: Prior to offering your prayers to the sun, take a refreshing bath.

Wear Loose Clothing: Don loose-fitting attire to allow the nourishing sun rays to touch your body.

Choose Your Space Wisely: Select your practice space with care. It's ideal to have access to fresh air and sunlight, even if you're indoors. A clean, open area or a garden is preferable.

Use a Clean Mat: Lay out a clean yoga mat to practice on.

Face East: To harness the maximum benefits of the sun's energy, face east during your Surya Namaskara practice.

Breathe Mindfully: Pay attention not only to your posture but also to your breath, as it's an integral part of Surya Namaskara.

Calm Your Mind: Ensure your mind is relaxed and focused during your practice.

Effort and Relaxation: Perform each movement with minimal effort, engaging only the necessary muscles for each posture while keeping the rest of your body relaxed.

Mantras for Enhancement: Consider learning and chanting the twelve Surya Mantras during your Surya Namaskara practice for enhanced results.

With these guidelines, you can embark on your Surya Namaskara journey, gradually building flexibility and strength. 🧘‍♂️🌞 #SuryaNamaskara #YogaBeginners #HealthyLiving

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Pongal: A Celebration of Gratitude in Hindu Scriptures and Tradition தமிழ்

Pongal, one of the most prominent harvest festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu, is deeply rooted in Hindu traditions and scriptures. It transcends being just a cultural festivity to symbolizing an ancient expression of gratitude to nature, the Sun God, and the elements supporting life on earth. This vibrant four-day festival epitomizes the inseparable bond between nature and human life, as revered in Vedic teachings and Hindu beliefs.

The word 'Pongal' originates from the Tamil term meaning "to boil" or "overflow," signifying abundance and prosperity. The festival marks the beginning of the Tamil month of Thai, which typically falls in mid-January, aligning with the astronomical event of the Sun’s transition into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara Sankranti). This astronomical and agricultural alignment reinforces the festival's spiritual significance, symbolizing renewal, abundance, and blessings.

Pongal in Hindu Scriptures

Although the festival of Pongal itself is not explicitly mentioned as an event in Hindu scriptures, its essence and the practices associated with it are deeply aligned with the philosophical and spiritual teachings found in sacred texts such as the Vedas, Puranas, and Upanishads.

The Vedas, which are the oldest Hindu scriptures, highlight the importance of worshipping natural forces, particularly the Sun (Surya), as the primary source of light, heat, and life.

The hymn “Surya Namaskara” in the Rigveda, for example, extols the Sun as the nourisher of the earth and the sustainer of life. Pongal carries forward this Vedic tradition of Surya puja (worship of the Sun) by dedicating its second day (Thai Pongal) to expressing gratitude to the Sun God.

Similarly, Bhumi Devi (Mother Earth) is revered in Hindu traditions as a divine figure who nurtures life. The concept of taking care of the earth, offering respect to it, and praying for fertility is a recurring theme in scriptures such as the Atharva Veda. The rituals of Pongal, which include boiling fresh rice and milk while letting it overflow as a symbol of abundance, as well as making offerings to the earth in gratitude, align seamlessly with these ancient values. Moreover, cow worship (Mattu Pongal), which takes place on the third day, resonates with the scriptural regard for the Kamadhenu (the divine cow), who is believed to provide all that is needed to sustain life.

The Bhagavad Gita also touches upon the cyclical nature of life and the integral role of gratitude in sustaining harmony with nature.

It emphasizes the idea of reciprocity between humans and the divine forces:

"Devan bhavayatanena te deva bhavayantu vah; Parasparam bhavayantah shreyah param avapsyatha”

(Chapter 3, Verse 11)

This verse translates to a message underscoring mutual support—when humans offer gratitude to the Gods (often embodied as natural forces like fire, rain, and sunlight), these divine elements will continue to support and nurture humankind. Pongal, as a harvest festival, embodies this gratitude and reciprocity encouraged in the Gita.

The Symbolism and Rituals of Pongal

The rituals performed during Pongal are rich with symbolism, each representing core ideas from Hindu philosophy. The act of boiling rice in new earthen pots under the open sky signifies harmony with nature and material prosperity bestowed by the divine. The addition of jaggery, milk, and ghee into the overflowing pot symbolizes sweetness, purity, and richness, respectively—a reminder of the abundance that life offers when nurtured with care and humility.

On Mattu Pongal, the third day of the festival, cows and bulls are honored with garlands, turmeric, and vermilion as a sign of respect for their vital role in agriculture. This gesture highlights a scriptural lesson from the Mahabharata, wherein Yudhishthira declared the cow to be the giver of life and sacred offerings. It signifies humanity’s responsibility to acknowledge and protect animals, especially those contributing to sustenance and livelihoods.

The fourth and final day, known as Kaanum Pongal, is about community and familial bonding. It reflects the spiritual ideal of unity and togetherness celebrated throughout Hindu traditions. This day resonates with the concept of Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah (May all beings be happy), which reminds people of the importance of collective prosperity and harmony.

Philosophy Embedded in Pongal

At its core, Pongal embodies the fourfold goal of human life (Purusharthas), as articulated in Hindu philosophy—Dharma (duty), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation). The festival fulfills the Dharma of expressing gratitude to nature, the Artha of agricultural abundance and prosperity, the Kama of celebrating the simple joys of family and community, and the spiritual aspect of Moksha as it encourages awareness of the interconnectedness of all life forms.

The cyclical nature of Pongal rituals mirrors the broader Hindu view of time as cyclical and eternal, with life being sustained through the balance of nature’s rhythms. Such cyclical patterns are described in numerous Puranic texts, which explain the movement of the cosmos, the changing seasons, and the spiritual significance of performing rituals at precise times, such as during the transition of the Sun into Capricorn (Makara Sankranti).

Conclusion

Pongal, while primarily a harvest festival, is also a deeply spiritual observance that reflects the teachings of Hindu scriptures. By honoring nature, showing gratitude for the elements that sustain life, and symbolizing prosperity, Pongal embodies the values of reverence, charity, and harmony that are fundamental to Hindu thought. These timeless values serve as a gentle reminder of humanity’s role in preserving the balance of the natural world.Thus, Pongal is not merely a festival of feasting and joy—though it is undoubtedly that—but also an enduring meditation on gratitude, abundance, and the interconnectedness of all existence as envisioned in ancient Hindu teachings. It continues to unite people in a celebration of life’s bounty and a collective prayer for prosperity in the year ahead.

பொங்கல்: இந்து சாஸ்திரங்கள் மற்றும் பாரம்பரியத்தின் படி நன்றி செலுத்தும் திருவிழா

தமிழகத்தில் மிக முக்கியமான அறுவடை விழாக்களில் ஒன்றாக கொண்டாடப்படும் பொங்கல், இந்து பாரம்பரியங்கள் மற்றும் சாஸ்திரங்களில் ஆழமாகப் பிணைந்துள்ளது. இது சுமந்திரம் மட்டுமல்லாமல் இயற்கைக்கு, சூரியன் கடவுள��க்கு, மற்றும் பூமியில் வாழ்க்கையை ஆதரிக்கும் கூறுகளுக்கு நன்றி செலுத்தும் ஒரு பண்டைய நன்றியளிக்கும் வெளிப்பாட்டையும் குறிக்கிறது. இந்த மண்மணக்கும் நான்கு நாள் திருவிழா, வேதக்கல்வி மற்றும் இந்து நம்பிக்கைகளில் கற்பிக்கப்பட்ட இயற்கை மற்றும் மனித வாழ்க்கைக்கு இடையிலான பிரிக்க முடியாத பிணைப்பை எடுத்துரைக்கிறது.

'பொங்கல்' என்ற சொல், "விறுகி" அல்லது "வளர" எனப் பொருள்படும் தமிழ் சொல் ஆகும், இது வளமும் செழிப்பையும் குறிக்கின்றது. இந்த விழா பொதுவாக ஜனவரி மாத நடுப்பகுதியில் தமிழரின் தை மாதத்தின் தொடக்கத்தை குறிக்கின்றது, இது சூரியனின் கும்ப ராசிக்கு மாறும் (மகர சங்கராந்தி) வானியல் நிகழ்வுடன் சேர்கிறது. இந்த வானியல் மற்றும் வேளாண்மைத் தகவு புனித குணத்தையும், புது நிலையை, செழிப்பு, மற்றும் ஆசீர்வாதத்தை குறிக்கின்றது.

🔹பொங்கல் இந்து சாஸ்திரங்களில்

பொங்கல் விழா இந்து சாஸ்திரங்களில் நேரடியாக குறிப்பிடப்படவில்லை என்றாலும், அதன் சாராம்சம் மற்றும் அதனுடன் தொடர்புடைய நடைமுறைகள் வேதங்கள், புராணங்கள் மற்றும் உபநிஷதங்களுள் காணப்படும் தத்துவ மற்றும் ஆன்மிகக் கற்பனைகளுடன் தீவிரமாகப் பிணைந்துள்ளன.

வேதங்கள், மிகப் பழமையான இந்து சாஸ்திரங்கள், இயற்கை சக்திகளை, குறிப்பாக சூரியனை (சூரியன்) புடைசூழ்வதற்கான முக்கியத்துவத்தை விளக்குகின்றன.

ரிக்வேதத்தில் உள்ள "சூர்ய நமஸ்காரம்" பாடல் உதாரணமாக, பூமியின் போர்த்தும், வாழ்வின் போஷிப்பவனாக சூரியனை புகழ்கின்றது. பொங்கல், இந்த வேதக்கல்வி சூரிய பூஜையை (சூரியனை வழிபடுதல்) தனது இரண்டாம் நாளாக (தை பொங்கல்) சூரியனுக்கு நன்றி செலுத்துவதற்காக அர்ப்பணிக்கின்றது.

அதேபோல, பூமி தேவி (மாதா பூமி) இந்து பாரம்பரியங்களில் வாழ்க்கையை வளர்க்கும் தெய்வமாக மதிக்கப்படுகிறாள். பூமியை பராமரிப்பது, அதற்கு மரியாதை செலுத்துவது, மற்றும் வளத்தை வேண்டுவது போன்ற கருத்துகள் அதர்வவேதத்தில் மீண்டும் மீண்டும் காணப்படும் தலைப்புகள் ஆகும். பொங்கல் விழாவின் நடைமுறைகள், புதிதாக அரிசி மற்றும் பாலை கொதிக்க வைத்து அது மேலெழுந்தது போன்ற செழிப்பின் அடையாளமாகவும், நன்றியுடன் பூமிக்கு நன்றி செலுத்துவதற்கும் சரியாக இணைக்கின்றன. மேலும், மாட்டுப் பொங்கல், மூன்றாம் நாளில் நடைபெறும், புனிதமாகக் கருதப்படும் காமதேனு (தெய்வீக பசு) பற்றிய சாஸ்திரத்தின் மரியாதையுடன் இணைகின்றது, இது வாழ்க்கையை ஆதரிக்க தேவையான அனைத்தையும் வழங்குவதற்காக நம்பப்படுகிறது.

பகவத் கீதை வாழ்க்கையின் சுற்றுப்பயணம் மற்றும் இயற்கையுடன் சகாந்தரத்தில் வாழ்வதை உயர்த்தும் முக்கியத்துவத்தை பற்றியும் தெரிவி��்கின்றது.

🔹பொங்கல் விழாவின் குறியீடுகள் மற்றும் நடைமுறைகள்

பொங்கல் விழாவில் நடைபெறும் நடைமுறைகள் தத்துவத்திலிருந்து ஏற்படுத்தப்படும் முக்கிய கருத்துக்களை குறிக்கின்றன. புதிய மண் பிடாயங்களில் புதிய அரிசியை வெளிப்புறத்தில் கொதிக்க வைத்து, தேவையற்றமாகக் கொதிக்க விடுதல், இயற்கையுடன் ஒருமைப்பாடு மற்றும் பரிவோடு வாழ்கையை வழங்கும் மறுபிறப்பும் செழிப்பையும் குறிக்கின்றது. வெல்லம், பால், நெய் போன்றவற்றை மீறிய பானையில் சேர்த்தல் இனிமை, தூய்மை, மற்றும் செழிப்பு ஆகியவற்றைக் குறிக்கின்றது.

மாட்டுப் பொங்கலில், மூன்றாம் நாளில் மாடுகள் மற்றும் காளைகள் பூக்களால், மஞ்சள், குங்குமம் ஆகியவற்றால் அலங்கரிக்கப்படுகின்றன, வேளாண்மைத் தொழிலில் அவர்கள் மிக முக்கிய பங்களிப்பை வணங்கும் அறிகுறியாகும். இது மகாபாரதத்தில் இருந்து, யுதிஷ்டிரர் பசு வாழ்க்கை மற்றும் புனித அர்ப்பணிப்புகளை வழங்கும் எளியதாக அறிவித்தார் என்பதை விளக்குகின்றது.

நான்காவது மற்றும் இறுதியான நாள், காணும் பொங்கல், சமூக மற்றும் குடும்பமான பிணைப்பை பற்றி உள்ளது. இது இந்து பாரம்பரியங்களில் கொண்டாடப்படும் ஒருமைப்பாட்டு ஆன்மிகக் கருத்தை பிரதிபலிக்கின்றது.

🔹பொங்கலில் நிலைநிறுத்தப்பட்ட தத்துவம்

இதன் அடிப்படையில், பொங்கல் மனித வாழ்க்கையின் நான்கு முகவரியாகக் கூறப்படும் புருஷார்த்தங்களை (தர்மம், அர்த்தம், காமம், மோட்சம்) பிரதிபலிக்கின்றது. இந்த விழா நன்றி செலுத்தும் தர்மத்தை, வேளாண்மை செழிப்பு மற்றும் செல்வத்திற்கான அர்த்தத்தை, குடும்ப மற்றும் சமூகத்தின் எளிதான சந்தோஷங்களை கொண்டாடும் காமத்தை, மற்றும் வாழ்வின் அனைத்துப் பிணைப்பையும் விளக்குவதன் மூலம் ஆன்மீகமான மோட்சத்தை நிறைவேற்றுகின்றது.

சுழற்சி வழிபாடுகள் பொங்கல் விழாவின் பரந்திருந்த பார்வையை பிரதிபலிக்கின்றது.

🔹முடிவு

பொங்கல் விழா முதன்மையாக அறுவடை விழா என்றாலும், இது இந்து சாஸ்திரங்களின் கற்பனைகளை பிரதிபலிக்கும் தீவிர ஆன்மீக அனுஷ்டானமாகும். இயற்கையை கௌரவித்தல், வாழ்வை ஆதரிக்கும் கூறுகளுக்கு நன்றி செலுத்துதல், மற்றும் செழிப்பை குறிக்கின்றது. இந்து சிந்தனைக்குப் பிரதானமான நன்றி, பரிசு, மற்றும் ஒற்றுமை ஆகியவற்றின் மதிப்புகளைத் திருப்பி வழங்குகின்றது. இது மனித குலத்தின் இயற்கையின் சமநிலையைப் பாதுகாப்பதற்கான கடமையை நினைவுறுத்துகின்றது.

இதனால், பொங்கல் ஒரு உணவுக் கடன்களும் சந்தோஷங்களும் கொண்ட திருவிழா மட்டுமல்ல; ஆனால், அது ஒரு திடமான நன்றியையும், செழிப்பையும், மற்றும் வாழ்க்கையின் அனைத்துப் பிணைப்புகளின் அவ்வாறான கற்பனைகளையும் குறிக்கின்றது. இது வருடத்திற்கு முன்னதாக நடைபெறும் செழிப்பு மந்திரத்திற்கான வாழ்வின் செழிப்பையும் ஒரு ஒப்புதலாக தொடர்ந்து ஒன்றுபடும்.

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TIPS FOR KAPHA DOSA

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, emphasizes the principle that "like increases like" and opposites bring balance. This principle is particularly important for managing Kapha dosha, which is characterized by qualities such as being slow, heavy, moist, cool, and oily. 

Here are some lifestyle tips to help balance Kapha dosha and enhance overall well-being:

1. Incorporate spices: 

To counter Kapha’s slow and heavy nature, add warming spices like ginger, pepper, and other heating spices to your meals. These spices help stimulate digestion and invigorate the body.

2. Embrace Variety

Kapha types can often get stuck in routines, leading to inertia and lethargy. Breaking the monotony by trying new hobbies, taking different routes to work, and engaging in varied activities can help keep Kapha energy dynamic and lively.

3. Stay Active

Regular physical activity and fresh air are essential for invigorating Kapha. Activities such as jogging, cycling, and vigorous exercise routines are particularly beneficial. Additionally, engaging in social activities with uplifting friends and family members can boost your mood and energy levels.

4. Dietary Adjustments

Follow a Kapha-balancing diet that includes lighter foods with bitter, pungent, and astringent tastes. Avoid heavy, oily foods, and reduce intake of sweet, sour, and salty items.

5. Keep Warm

In cold and damp weather, stay warm by wearing appropriate clothing. Cover your ears and keep your feet warm with socks to maintain body heat.

6. Follow the Circadian Rhythm

Align your sleep patterns with the natural circadian rhythm by going to bed early and waking up early. This routine helps maintain a balanced energy level throughout the day.

7. Daily Oil Massage

Give yourself a daily massage with stimulating essential oils such as eucalyptus and rosemary. This can invigorate the body and improve circulation.

8. Engage in Introspection

Involve yourself in introspective activities like writing, emotional housekeeping, and meditation to maintain mental and emotional balance.

Yoga Recommendations for Kapha Dosha

Dynamic yoga movements that incorporate pulsing in and out of poses are excellent for creating warmth and circulation in the body. Here are some recommended poses:

Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskara)

Standing Backward Bend (Ardha Chakrasana)

Warrior II (Veerabhadrasana II)

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)

Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)

Headstand (Shirshasana)

Shining Skull Breathing (Kapalabhati)

By integrating these practices into your daily routine, you can effectively balance Kapha dosha and enhance your overall health and well-being.

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WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF KAPHA DOSHA?

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, emphasizes the principle that "like increases like" and opposites bring balance. This principle is particularly important for managing Kapha dosha, which is characterized by qualities such as being slow, heavy, moist, cool, and oily. 

Here are some lifestyle tips to help balance Kapha dosha and enhance overall well-being:

1. Incorporate spices: 

To counter Kapha’s slow and heavy nature, add warming spices like ginger, pepper, and other heating spices to your meals. These spices help stimulate digestion and invigorate the body.

2. Embrace Variety

Kapha types can often get stuck in routines, leading to inertia and lethargy. Breaking the monotony by trying new hobbies, taking different routes to work, and engaging in varied activities can help keep Kapha energy dynamic and lively.

3. Stay Active

Regular physical activity and fresh air are essential for invigorating Kapha. Activities such as jogging, cycling, and vigorous exercise routines are particularly beneficial. Additionally, engaging in social activities with uplifting friends and family members can boost your mood and energy levels.

4. Dietary Adjustments

Follow a Kapha-balancing diet that includes lighter foods with bitter, pungent, and astringent tastes. Avoid heavy, oily foods, and reduce intake of sweet, sour, and salty items.

5. Keep Warm

In cold and damp weather, stay warm by wearing appropriate clothing. Cover your ears and keep your feet warm with socks to maintain body heat.

6. Follow the Circadian Rhythm

Align your sleep patterns with the natural circadian rhythm by going to bed early and waking up early. This routine helps maintain a balanced energy level throughout the day.

7. Daily Oil Massage

Give yourself a daily massage with stimulating essential oils such as eucalyptus and rosemary. This can invigorate the body and improve circulation.

8. Engage in Introspection

Involve yourself in introspective activities like writing, emotional housekeeping, and meditation to maintain mental and emotional balance.

Yoga Recommendations for Kapha Dosha

Dynamic yoga movements that incorporate pulsing in and out of poses are excellent for creating warmth and circulation in the body. Here are some recommended poses:

Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskara)

Standing Backward Bend (Ardha Chakrasana)

Warrior II (Veerabhadrasana II)

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)

Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)

Headstand (Shirshasana)

Shining Skull Breathing (Kapalabhati)

By integrating these practices into your daily routine, you can effectively balance Kapha dosha and enhance your overall health and well-being.

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Twenty-five Years of Circles and Dots

Anniversaries are an occasion to reflect on time. 25 years of Svaha Yoga! How can we envision that time? 

One way is as a timeline: twenty-five years marching forward from a starting point into the future. Another way is to envision twenty-five years as the turning of innumerable cycles. Twenty-five orbits of the earth around the sun, twenty-five cycles of seasonal change. One quarter turn of the cycle of a century, and just a tiny portion of much larger cosmic cycles. Countless cycles of classes from Om to Om, and within each of those cycles, multiples more: each surya namaskara, each breath. Not a straight line from here to there, but countless circles. 

Envisioning twenty-five years of Svaha Yoga as a series of cycles is a way of experimenting with temporality – with our relationship to time. This experimentation with time happens frequently in Svaha Yoga classes. In practice we learn a lot about time as a cycle. From the vinyasa krama of cycles that define the physical practice, to the cycles of exhale inhale exhale inhale that shape the breath, to the cycles of cosmic time and creation, sustenance, and destruction that govern the universe. These teachings open us up to a different relationship to time. 

Of course, this is not the only temporality activated by yoga practice. Another experimentation with time that we undertake is in the recognition that there is only now, that the present moment is the only time there is.  Any class at Svaha Yoga is an exercise in attending to the only-now of the present moment. When Gösta reminds us not to compare “this downdog” to an experience of the posture last week or last year or next year, he reminds us that there is only-now. Every time Patrick adjusts our torso so we don’t lean forward into the future or backward into the past, he reminds us there is only-now. Time is now.

There is not so much difference between understanding time as a cycle and understanding time as only-now. Visually, cyclical time can be depicted by a turning circle; the time of only-now can be depicted by a dot. Both have no beginning or end, both go nowhere. Both are complete in themselves. The circle and the dot forge a relationship to time as other-than a line.

The time of sadhana is both a circle and a dot. Each practice is simultaneously a singular, unique instance (a dot) and a part of an ongoing cycle (a circle). Practice is committed: abhyasa. That time is regular, enduring, like the passing of seasons. And practice is without investment in the outcome: vairagyam. The time of non-attachment, by refusing to strive ever-forwards into the future, breaks the temporality of a linear progression. Each time we come to the mat is unique, and yet it is in returning regularly that the practice becomes sadhana. Each inhale occurs as a unique and present now, a dot existing only in the fleeting seconds of an expanding ribcage …. And yet it is part of a life sustaining cycle. Practice forges a relationship to time as both a cycle and as only-now.

Experimenting with temporality in this manner can be a radical action. Philosopher Byung-Chul Han argues contemporary societies are defined by a particular temporality - a particular relationship to time – that produces a sense of anxiety, fragmentation, and stress. Our current age is driven by an exhausting straight line of past-present-future linear time. We are demanded to always improve, continually making ourselves into individuals, moving forward, moving upward, from the past and into the future (Han, 2015). And at the very same time, in our age time has fragmented into countless instants that are disjointed from one another (Han, 2017). We disintegrate into a chaotic non-time that lacks rhythm. These scattered instants offer us no sustenance, and life becomes characterised by anxiety and restlessness (7). 

Forging other temporalities is one way to break out of the exhaustion of linear time and of disconnected, atomized presents. Han proposes methods for doing so. One is contemplation (2017). Another is to enact forms that give the present moment depth: through acts like promising, commitment and fidelity (7). These actions have a “binding” effect that creates “temporal continuity that has a stabilizing effect” (7). Promising, commitment – these are actions that bind dots into circles. Promising and commitment are also the basis of steady, ongoing practice. Following Han, we could say that the commitment and fidelity of regular practice resists the fragmentations of our rushed and anxious worlds, and transforms them into dots of presence in an ongoing cycle.

It is commitment, promising, and fidelity which have sustained the cycles of Svaha Yoga’s twenty-five years. Commitment to opening the doors for class and teaching with love, every time. Last Sunday morning, looking around during Patrick’s class, I couldn’t help but notice life-cycles turning. My 8-year-old son colored a picture next to me during practice. On the mats nearby were folks I have practiced next to for over a decade, and ahead of me several people whose faces were new to me. Patrick was leading class. Twelve years ago, there was a different child coloring on a mat in the back next to her mom, and I was the new face. Patrick was there, leading class. Twelve years before that, Patrick and Gösta had just opened the doors of Svaha Yoga and were beginning the cycle of commitment and fidelity that has kept Svaha Yoga’s doors open for a quarter century. There they were, leading class. 

In class on Sunday, practice forced me into the now of the present moment. Everything else fell away, no going forward, no looking back. Time was the dot of the only- now. But it also mattered, being in the space and amongst the community of Svaha Yoga, as seasons and life cycles and the world turned in their circles. That present moment of practice was given duration and meaning precisely because it was another link in the very long cycle of twenty-five years. To me, this is what the commitment of Gösta and Patrick and everyone who has sustained Svaha Yoga over a quarter century has offered. Against a world that exhausts us by asking “always more, always forwards”, or that disperses us into fragmented bits, Svaha Yoga provides a space for experiencing the joy of being here, now, in meaningful duration. Dots, and circles.

ªAlex Wilson 2024

Han, Byung-Chul. 2017. The Scent of Time: A Philosophical Essay on the Art of Lingering. 

Trans. Daniel Steuer. Polity Press. 

---. 2015. The Burnout Society. Trans. Eric Butler. Stanford University Press.

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Surya Namaskar Mantra

Surya Namaskara means salutations to Lord Surya (The Sun), the giver of energy to the world,for self vitalization. Surya Namaskar is a combination of few Yogasana postures. Surya Namaskar is useful in achieving concentration. It is a wonderful regular routine of exercise, prayer and worship given in the scriptures. Surya Namaskara must be performed before the sunrise. Stand facing the east at dawn and recite the mantras to pray Lord Surya and offer sandals, flowers, rice grains with water or simply offer water and perform Surya Namaskara. There are 12 mantras which are different names of Sun God. With each posture, a particular mantra is chanted. Surya Namaskar Mantras are :

1. Aum Mitraya Namah 2. Aum Ravayre Namah 3. Aum Suryaya Namah 4. Aum Bhanave Namah 5. Aum Khagaya Namah 6. Aum Pushne Namah 7. Aum Hiranyagarbhaya Namah 8. Aum Marichaye Namah 9. Aum Adityaya Namah 10. Aum Savitre Namah 11. Aum Arkaya Namah 12. Aum Bhaskaraya Namah

Meaning of Surya Namaskar Mantra:

1. Who is friendly to all 2. The shining one, the radiant one 3. Who is the dispeller of darkness and responsible for bringing activity 4. One who illumines, the bright one 5. Who is all-pervading, one who moves through the sky 6. Giver of nourishment and fulfillment 7. Who has golden color brilliance 8. The giver of light with infinite number of rays 9. The son of Aditi, the cosmic divine Mother 10. One who is responsible for life 11. Worthy of praise and glory 12. Giver of wisdom and cosmic illumination Sun by Ink Flower Garden

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Yoga for weight loss

Yoga can be a powerful ally in the battle against obesity. It impacts internal organs, endocrine glands, the brain, and the overall body-mind complex, providing a holistic approach to health and well-being.

With millions facing the health hazard of obesity, a condition that promotes a sedentary lifestyle and weakens the body, the need for effective solutions is urgent. Obesity shortens life expectancy and contributes to numerous health issues, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, certain cancers, and osteoarthritis. Those who are overweight have a higher risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and other ailments. While losing weight is crucial for reducing these risks, it is often a challenging endeavor. Persistent efforts to shed pounds can feel like an uphill battle, leaving many feeling frustrated and disheartened. This is where the ancient practices of yoga and pranayama can offer significant support.

Individuals with a BMI between 25 and 30 are classified as overweight, while a BMI over 30 indicates obesity. This condition often stems from excessive food intake and a sedentary lifestyle, but genetics, endocrine disorders, certain medications, psychiatric conditions, and stress can also play roles. Psychological issues can lead to overeating, further complicating weight management, especially in children.

One of the major challenges in combating obesity is encouraging physical activity among those with limited mobility due to their weight. Yoga therapy can be particularly effective in these situations, helping to shed excess fat.

Why Yoga Therapy?

Yoga, a gift from our ancestors, is not just about burning calories. In yoga therapy, asanas (postures) are practiced to develop body awareness, understanding how the body works, and determining what suits it best. While weight loss is not the primary aim, it naturally occurs as a result of increased self-awareness. The key to success in yoga therapy is remembering the three D’s: Discipline, Determination, and Dedication. These principles help individuals reduce weight naturally and foster positive, constructive self-awareness.

Effective Asanas for Weight Loss

Many yoga postures can aid in weight reduction, even for those with limited mobility. Modified poses can be performed from sitting or prone positions. Asanas such as Pawanmuktasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukasana, Vajrasana, Paschimottanasana, Trikonasana, Pada Hastasana, and Yoga Mudrasana are particularly effective. Most yoga postures help to bring the body into shape and reduce unwanted fat.

Surya Namaskara, or Sun Salutation, is a favorite for burning calories when performed briskly. This sequence of 12 postures not only promotes flexibility but also aids in weight reduction.

For those struggling with belly fat, asanas like Mayurasana are beneficial. If Mayurasana is too challenging, Hansasana can be an alternative. Both postures apply pressure to the abdomen, helping to reduce belly fat.

Pranayama to Boost Metabolism

Pranayama practices can stimulate metabolism, aiding in fat burning. Techniques such as Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, and Suryabheda are effective, especially when combined with balancing practices like Nadi Shodhan and Ujjayi. Cooling practices like Sheetali and Sheetkari can also influence hypothalamic centers, helping to control thirst and promote a healthy relationship with food.

Mindful Eating

For those whose obesity stems from eating disorders like binging or overeating, yoga’s therapeutic approach can manage harmful eating behaviors. Yoga advocates a sattvic diet, which is vegetarian, pure, simple, natural, and easily digestible, promoting overall health and well-being. Meals should consist mainly of raw vegetables, fruits, and sprouts, while refined, processed, fast foods, and non-vegetarian diets should be avoided or minimized.

It’s important to recognize that fast results are often temporary. Sustainable weight loss requires incorporating yoga into one’s lifestyle under proper guidance, leading to astonishing and lasting positive outcomes.

In conclusion, if you’re seeking effective Yoga Classes in Delhi for weight loss, look no further than our premier Yoga Center in Delhi. We offer personalized programs designed to meet your fitness goals, enhance your well-being, and foster a holistic approach to health. Our experienced instructors guide you through tailored asanas and pranayama techniques that promote weight loss, flexibility, and overall wellness. Join us at our state-of-the-art facility Ayurvedic Treatment in Delhi to embark on your transformative journey towards a healthier, more balanced life. Discover the power of yoga and unlock your potential today!

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Before you start exercising, it's really important to warm up your body. Don't just jump into tough exercises, like push-ups without preparation. There are good ways to warm up, like doing Surya Namaskara 6 to 12 times or walking slowly on a treadmill for 5 to 10 minutes. These things help your body get ready. If you don't warm up, you could get seriously hurt. So always warm up before doing hard exercises, especially if they're heavy.