#yogainuae

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Rooted in Indian Philosophy, Yoga is a form of ancient and complex practice that began as a form of spiritual practice but is now considered world over as a way to promote mental and physical well being. It is a combination of giving emphasis to physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation.

Its benefits range from relieving lower back pains, tension related headaches, and also keeping mental issues like anxiety and depression at bay. It also helps people to quit smoking, helps obese people lose weight and also deals with the management of many postmenopausal symptoms.

We at Lootah Santhigiri have well experienced Yoga Instructors that guide you through a step by step process of moving your body and making it flexible while also dealing with many underlying symptoms and issues our bodies face.

To know more about our Yoga centre, contact us on info@santhigirihealthcare-uae.com or call us on +971 4 587 9555.

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Perception

Sirsa = head sana = pose

Headstand

The many benefits of the Headstand are considered to be the following - the calming of the nervous system, the nourishing of brain cells, the stimulating of the heart and circulation, the balancing of the hormonal and digestive systems and the strengthening of the spirit. In this post I would like to share my personal experience on what I have learnt through out the journey of this posture, which is - Perception.

Before I share mine, I would like to share this little story from the <Yoga Sutra>, “Imagine walking into a dimly lit room. As we look around, we notice a coiled shape in a corner. A snake! Our heart beats faster. Breathing becomes agitated. Adrenaline pours into the bloodstream. Our mind frantically searches for the proper course of the action: Should we run, call 911, scream for help? Fear-based thoughts repeatedly interrupts reason: What if it’s poisonous and I get bitten? Who will care for my children if I die! Then, instinctively, we reach for the light switch. Light has the power to disclose the mysteries written by shadows. There is no snake; there never was. What we thought was a snake was nothing but a coiled piece of rope. Even though we were never in any danger, by falsely perceiving the rope for a snake, we experienced the same thoughts, the physiological responses, and actions as if it were a snake. Our perception of the coiled rope in the dim light became - for a while - our reality.”  

Perception is what makes and influences our belief systems, judgements, choices, dreams and even our driving force. It either “blocks” or “filters” how we translate the information we receive through out our lives. But, WHAT IF? The result and the conclusion we make, is wrong or not the best?

So how do we change ones Perception? Meditation, of course! Well, for a long time, everyone around me seem to be able to get this inversion - “Headstand ”, so easily, but for me it was so difficult no matter how I tried. Simply because I had so many of fears and doubts that I just CAN NOT and COULD NOT go upside down. I even told myself, it is ok not to teach Headstand in the class. (What a loser right!?)

Yet, Meditation has its way of changing our inner self. The 15 minutes I mentioned in my first post, really did help in my inner self to grow to a healthier person, it has allowed the little girl inside to mature and give light to my outer self.

Sirsasana, not only has let me grow a bit more confident, but it took away a bit more fear out of me. Trust yourself, if not an easy thing for me. But, meditation (Dhyana) and poses (Asana) are two limbs of yoga that help me to accept and love myself and other a bit more…. than yesterday!

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Modern day Yoga focuses on mental wellness and physical flexibility. Ancient yoga on the other hand did not lay much emphasis on physical fitness. It was more of a practice to expand mental focus and to cultivate spiritual energy. In our present day world Yoga has been a choice by many to fight of stress and find serenity in their lives

Here at Lootah Santhigiri we have many different types of Yoga available. The type a person chooses would be determined by what the person expects from the practice and the person’s physical agility.

To know more about the different types of Yoga provided by our clinic, contact us on info@santhigirihealthcare-uae.com or call us on +971 4 587 9555.