Yogasoulcurry

Yogasoulcurry: So you think you are Anna , right I am talking abo...

2011-09-15T22:16:00.000-07:00

Yogasoulcurry: So you think you are Anna , right I am talking abo...: So you think you are Anna , right I am talking about all those people who follow him in his journey . A strong man , a great vision , a true...

2011-09-15T22:15:00.000-07:00

So you think you are Anna , right I am talking about all those people who follow him in his journey . A strong man , a great vision , a true warrior , so how many of us are true warriors ,Yes I would like to adress this to all the blog followers who still feel working out a day and then resting for two days helps your body regain everything you lost.
Why not inculcate Yoga in your daily life the way you get up in the morning and brush your teeth

.Yoga gives you a wide range of asanas , that help you develop that inner power, confidence and making you ready to deal with the world , the way you want to.Each asana is shaped in such a way that it brings out the ultimate energy you wish to .
My pick for today is Virabhadrasana
So before you start Virabhadrasana or the Warrior Pose , close your eyes for a second and bring that stretch . Trust me at the end of the asana , you will have that WOW factor in you, Each asana in Yoga helps you to stretch and mould your body, but remember one thing , only if your start doing it , you will feel the satisfaction coming in you every day.
Virabhadrasana is not the pose of an anonymous warrior, it's the pose of Virabhadra, the "auspicious hero" born from a bead of sweat from Lord Shiva's forehead.

Here's what Dr. Robert Svoboda has to say (in his wonderful book The Greatness of Saturn) about Virabhadra:
"No sooner did this drop of sweat fall to Earth than it became a fiery being of unlimited valor who, after blazing his way through the earth and through all the underworlds, burnt the seven seas. This being, Virabhadra ('the Auspicious Hero') looked like a flaming fire, having many heads and many eyes, and tens of thousands of arms and legs. The embodiment of concentrated might, Virabhadra stood before his father with folded hands, saying, 'Command me!'"
The form of Virabhadrasana present the expressions of this powerful hero. Next time you perform one of the Virabhadrasanas, imagine yourself capable of anything that needs to be accomplished -- because you are
Procedure
• Stand with feet together, spine and head held straight and arms by side close to body.
• Separate the legs 4 to 5feet distance.
• Raise arms sideways in line with shoulders, palms facing downwards and parallel to the floor.
• Turn the right foot 90 degrees to the right and left foot slightly inwards to the right. Keep the left leg stretched out and tightened at the knee.
• Hold the pose and take deep breath, relax you whole body in position.
• Now exhale, bend the right knee till the right thigh is parallel to the floor and the right shin perpendicular to the floor. The bend knee should not extend beyond the ankle, but should be in line with the heel.
• Turn the face to the right and gaze at the right palm.

• Hold the pose for 20-30 seconds with deep breathing.
• Release the pose lifting up the body and straightening the knee.
• Repeat the same on left leg.

SO DO YOU HAVE THE WARRIOR IN YOU!!!!!!!

Yogasoulcurry: IS IT JUNK OR HEALTHY>>>

2011-08-14T01:48:00.000-07:00

Yogasoulcurry: IS IT JUNK OR HEALTHY>>>: "Whats the promise you are giving to your body TODAY , I am serious , very serious ,with the alarming rate of increase in crappy food outlets..."

IS IT JUNK OR HEALTHY>>>

2011-08-14T01:47:00.000-07:00

Whats the promise you are giving to your body TODAY , I am serious , very serious ,with the alarming rate of increase in crappy food outlets , I get scared , really scared , i wonder whats gonna happen to this lovely body gifted to us , which we treat as some Garbage Can to throw all the junk which these junk food outlet owners want to eat.Its even more horrifying with parents taking the children to these outlets once in every week, STOP , please before it gets too late to repent , Just checked an article thought of posting it to you guys

What’s in Some of that Junk Food?

One teaspoon of sugar is extracted from a stalk of sugarcane one metre in length!
A can of cola contains 10 teaspoons of sugar.
The metal in the can costs more than the ingredients (mainly water with additives, refined sugar and caffeine).
A super-sized order of McDonald’s fries contains 610 calories and 29 grams of fat.
A king-sized order of Burger King’s fries packs 590 calories and 30 grams of fat.
Artificial ingredients can contain an alarming variety of chemicals. For instance, ‘artificial strawberry flavour’ can contain about 50 chemicals… and no strawberries at all!
A king-sized Burger King meal, (Double Whopper with cheese, large fries and large drink) contains 1,800 calories (mostly derived from fat and refined sugar). To ‘burn’ these calories would take nearly 6 hours of cycling (at 20 miles per hour).

Harmful Effects of Junk Food

The regular consumption of junk food is the leading factor in obesity and excess weight.
Obesity is second only to smoking as a cause of death in America.
46% of adults are either overweight or obese, with obesity in children increasing three-fold over the past 2 decades.
Consumption of soft drinks containing sugar has been linked to weight gain and an increased risk for development of type 2 diabetes.
Studies have revealed that obese people have twice the rate of chronic health problems as people of normal weight. This includes a 100% greater chance of developing Type 2 diabetes, 50% increased likelihood of developing heart disease. Obese men are nearly 90% more likely to get colon cancer.
Junk food diet is a major cause of heart diseases.
High cholesterol resulting from junk food puts undue strain on the liver, causing long-term damage to this essential organ.
Research has suggested that diets high in fat may also impair essential brain functions, like concentration and memory.

The junk food facts about soft drinks alone are alarming. There is compelling evidence that regular consumption of soft drinks leads to:

Increased rates of bone fracture
Increased risk for osteoporosis
Increased risk of weight gain and obesity
Increased risk for Type II Diabetes
Increased risk for kidney stones
Increased rate of tooth decay and other dental problems

Junk food facts are numerous, and the negative effect of junk food on health and wellbeing is undeniable.

Yogasoulcurry: Stop Existing --start breathing the Pranayam way

2011-03-19T20:13:00.000-07:00

Yogasoulcurry: Stop Existing --start breathing the Pranayam way: "The person who wrote the song 'Love is in the air' must have known some of the secrets behind the power of breath. I always feel the power ..."

Stop Existing --start breathing the Pranayam way

2011-03-19T20:10:00.000-07:00

The person who wrote the song "Love is in the air" must have known some of the secrets behind the power of breath.
I always feel the power of breath , when i hear this lovely piece.Ever wondered what would the world be without air around
the sun , the cosmic energy . The lovely earth wouldnt have been the place to live in .

I feel Pranayam is like a therapy .The practice of pranayam has made it possible for many people to clear
emotional, mental and spiritual hurdles that has been stuck with them for many years.

Let's face it, Pranayam and asana is hard work. It's just not normal to engage the breath and energy locks while
simultaneously exerting and relaxing oneself. During practice many people go into a kind of a trance.
This has allowed me to see how it's possible for my students to go off the mat to be having a different experience all
together.

Pranayam is the best detoxification exercise you can have , and yes it doesnot come with a price tag like we see in
easy shopping on TV , but its one effort that you take from your side to know your body , to calm down your body after
all the stress that it undergoes , and last but not the least respecting gods wonderful creation through this exercise.
One more tip : You do it in a group or alone , you start getting addicted to it , trust the Yoga teacher :D

For me, I like a mix of alone and together in my yoga. I like the energy of a room full of people while practising pranayam and feels really estatic to see the post-class vibe of everyone calm, relaxed, and happy.

Alone or Together . Where do you stand ?Breath in and Breath out ... feel the power of your prana

MEDIA INFLUENCE ON KIDS

2010-11-20T20:34:00.000-08:00

Media , be it any form , TV , Press of the Radio helps me in staying connected with the world . If you come to it the latest to the bizarre happening around the world can be watched in a fraction of second.. I am happy with it because I have seen media evolving itself from my school days till now , when media was just taking baby steps .

Today it’s a fully grown entity , growing bigger and bigger day after day , be it competition or trying to reach out to its viewers first , but honestly , I have had my share of the the good kids zone which was a boon .

I would take for example Malgudi Days ,by R K Narayan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9koiLyUQFI, , I remember connecting with Swami so much , his innocence , his smile would make all the kids smile, there was no craze of the reality show , children could just watch swami any time . It was just a pure pleasure in connecting to a child who had to face the same worries and having same fun with all his friends .

There was a story with which I could connect while I was . Media helped in depicting the issues that we faced after partition in an excellent way through Buniyaad , sorry for the bad quality of this video , but this is just to bring back the old memory.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQC1zxwAx6E

I mean I could jus go on and on , I am sure many of your would remember the ek chidiya –anek Chidiya on doordarshan, I remember singing it all the time , and I used to wait for this come again and again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpT3TqsNqBY

After seeing all these videos I want you to check this and tell me what are we actually contributing for a better India http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgkYXPJj1-M

I want to apologise to all the readers for a posting a little late since I have been working on Kids yoga , helping kids to have fun through yoga , and helping them to cope up with stress, eating right and sleeping at the right time ., helping them to deal with worries they would face in their age. Its time we channelise their energy to the right direction .

WHEN THE WEST HAS TAKEN YOGA AS ONE OF THE MAIN TOPICS IN THE DEVELOPMEN OF THEIR FUTURE , WE TOO NEED TO GET INTO ACTION I AM DOING MY BIT !!! ARE U ???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVftTfWxsoY

A Dog Pos-For the Best

2010-10-26T20:12:00.000-07:00

How I wish we could take the best from mother nature and inculcate them in our daily life, I am happy that most of the people whom i encountered have shown their concern about the planet and are doing their best , in putting the right foot forward in this scenario. I am also happy with the number of people changing their life style from a stressful life to a Yogic prone way of life ( Goodness how i wish i could use Yoga everywhere).
I wish to discuss a lovely Inverted Dog Pose , which bring that complete sretch you always need and discuss the benefits .Signing off on a funny note , A Dog does teach you a lot in life , helping you change for the BETTER :D

Inverted Dog Pose

Benefits

Elongates and releases tension from your spine
Stretches your hamstrings, calves, arches, and hands
Strengthens your arms, shoulders, and back
Improves mobility of your digestive system
Relieves back pain, headaches, insomnia and fatique
Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
Downward-Facing Dog is a mild inversion that calms the nervous system and helps relieve stress

Steps

Come onto your hands and knees with your plams just forward of the shoulders.
Spread your fingers with your index finger forward, knees unders your hips and toes tucked.
Inhale and lift your knees away from the floor as sit-bones reach towards the ceailing.
At first, keep the knees slightly bent and the heels lifted away from the floor.
Exhale and elongate up through your tailbone moving the abdomen towards the heels.
Your heels lower and your legs lengthen without strain to the hamstrings or a pull on the pelvis.
Roll your upper thighs inward slightly and roll the heels outward slightly.
Maintain light pressure on the bases of your index fingers.
Widen the shoulder blades and feel them move towards your tailbone.
Keep a long neck with your head comfortable in line with the arms.
Your elbow and knee joints should not be locked.
Emphasize length in the spine as you keep even weight on the hands and feet. For beginners, a slight softness can be kept in the knees, and the heels do not have to touch the floor.
Hold for several breaths, then exit to a new pose or come down to rest in child's pose or thunderbolt pose.

Yogasoulcurry: Try a Camel Pose-Ushtrasana

2010-09-27T10:40:00.000-07:00

Yogasoulcurry: Try a Camel Pose-Ushtrasana: "Hello , My ardent Yoga freaks and followers . I am continuing with my topic with the asanas that help in proper digestion , reducing fat ne..."

Try a Camel Pose-Ushtrasana

2010-09-27T10:39:00.000-07:00

Hello , My ardent Yoga freaks and followers . I am continuing with my topic with the asanas that help in proper digestion , reducing fat near the pelvic region and massaging your neck muscles kicking off all those problems related to thyroid . I could just think Of one and only the Camel Pose or Ushtrasana. “Ushtra” refers to ‘camel’ in Sanskrit. In this yoga pose the practitioner’s body resembles a camel, hence the name.

After doing the Camel Pose, you can feel the stretch in the spinal chord, neck, abdomen, and on the shoulders. The camel pose focuses on Vishudhi Chakra and Svadhishthan.

Benefits of Camel Pose:

This posture is supposed to be good for the reproductive system and the digestive system.
The posture stretches the intestines and the stomach.
The camel posture is good for curing constipation.
The backward bending loosens up and stretches the vertebrae, and stimulates the nerves of the spine.
This posture is good for those with drooping shoulders and a rounded back. It helps them improve their posture.
Camel pose is good for relieving back pain.
It also stretches the neck and regulates the thyroid gland.
This posture is not recommended for those with severe back pain, heart problems and high blood pressure.

Go Ahead try it :D

Yogasoulcurry: Trafiic Jam in your stomach

2010-09-22T01:51:00.001-07:00

Yogasoulcurry: Trafiic Jam in your stomach: "Namaskar to all the yogic maniacs out there, I would like to apologise for a late entry of this blog , since I have been taking back to back..."

Trafiic Jam in your stomach

2010-09-22T01:51:00.000-07:00

Namaskar to all the yogic maniacs out there, I would like to apologise for a late entry of this blog , since I have been taking back to back sessions of Yoga to all those people who have been curious and learn more about this amazing science . Yes!!!! I would say It’s a science that helps people in curing their ailments with its amazing powers .I was wondering what needs to be discussed in the blog this time .

Today’s life style makes us prone to all kinds of food habits . Children , The middle age and the old age all fall to this so called Lifestyle of either ordering food from those newly opened exquisite restaurants or the The Mac’donald cult which attracts people of all generations . So our poor stomach goes through all that misery for all that goes inside the human body. I have discussed with many about the food habits and people are more or less on the denial mode since they believe they get to taste the best from the place , some say “Hey we are young and if we don’t eat yummy food now , when will we eat , after we are 70 “very much in a mocking manner , Some of the varied reactions are we cannot resist the good food , some say We are the cool crowd nothings gonna happen to us , some try to avoid the topic majorly ha ha ha, and some people like me who hate it .

So what do we do to actually help the stomach in digesting what I would say the cult food these days in a proper manner? Asanas that can help in proper digestion

1. Vajrasana 2)Bhujangasana 3)Makarasana 4)PavanMuktasana 5)Kapal Bhathi 6)Paschimottasana

In my earlier feature since I focused on the Asanas for Spine , I am dedicating this blog of mine to these asanas for the pelvic region and which can be extremely beneficial to all those who feel heavy and miserable after their food from those yummy restaurants and food outlets .

I would end my note with a good natural tip Vegetable soup, pomegranate , apple are excellent for digestion . As I believe strongly , a gift from nature always helps us in one way or the other , Its just that we realize it very late .

Yogasoulcurry: Bhujangasana for the spine -Cobra pose

2010-09-15T10:12:00.000-07:00

Yogasoulcurry: Bhujangasana for the spine -Cobra pose: " It helps in stretching your spine and giving a complete relaxation once u complete the asana , derived from the form of a Cobra ..."

Bhujangasana for the spine -Cobra pose

2010-09-15T10:11:00.000-07:00

It helps in stretching your spine and giving a complete relaxation once u complete the asana , derived from the form of a Cobra

Yogasoulcurry: Half shoulder stand -improves thyroid function

2010-09-07T04:51:00.000-07:00

Yogasoulcurry: Half shoulder stand -improves thyroid function: "Half shoulder stand always helps in your thyroid function also strengthening the upper back and improves your blood circulation . as a kid m..."

Half shoulder stand -improves thyroid function

2010-09-07T04:50:00.000-07:00

Half shoulder stand always helps in your thyroid
function also strengthening the upper back and improves your blood circulation . as a kid many of us would have tried it and it feels reallllllly good

Yogasoulcurry: Triangle Magic-Asana for Spine -

2010-08-29T11:09:00.000-07:00

Yogasoulcurry: Triangle Magic-Asana for Spine -: "Trikonasana helps is stretching your spine giving you an ultimate feel on the spine and improves concentration"

Triangle Magic-Asana for Spine -

2010-08-29T10:39:00.000-07:00

Trikonasana helps is stretching your spine giving you an ultimate feel on the spine and improves concentration

Fell Sick -Mother Nature to the rescue

2010-08-29T07:32:00.000-07:00

I just realised one thing, once you fall ill , everything goes off routine .Our daily activity goes haywire. We tend to coil ourself on the bed all the time , and keep taking in those tons and tons of medicines which are bitter , and tastes yuck .

We then tend to dissect what we ate that resulted in such kind of a situation .I am happy that once upon a time , I was one of those common people who went through the same trauma.I had to come to terms with what was i doing with my body.

I was one person who used to love junk food completely.I loved having burgers , pizzas and french fries like any other teenager thinking it was just ok , because i was young and would workout all the time , so no worries. Little did i realise that , the junk food in the weekends,the ones at Mcdonald or Pizza hut , i used to feel really heavy , sick and could feel all the slimy cream and the potato fries laughing inside my stomach plus the coke sodas acted as a deadly poison.I would at the end switch to a fruit which would relieve me from all that misery from the junk. It was an indication from mother nature saying that Even if you think wise , you are not , at the end of the day you have to come to my rescue.

Mother nature has helped us a lot in making us realise that we need to look back at her if we need to survive , not just the fruits and the lovely nectar that she gives back to us but also her children in the forests who in a way explains to us how well can we maintain ourselves.

Shocked !!!! True . Each and every pose or an asana has been derived from animals .Whether it is Shashakasana -Rabbit Pose , Shalabhasana -Locust Pose,Bhujangasana -Cobra Pose or Tadasana or the Palm Tree pose .When I tried each of these asanas I was in a way connected to nature making me understand that she actually knows me and helps me in connecting to myself , my body better.It shook me to take away the bad energy in me which was the main reason of creating problems to my body , as if mother nature was herself giving it a clear warning saying STAY AWAY FROM MY CHILD

Yoga Scheduler for the Week (SethuBandhanasana or the Bridge Pose)

2010-08-21T08:22:00.000-07:00

As a part of launch of the Yoga Scheduler for the SPINE , asanas that help you give that complete exercise to your spinal cord , I have introduced Sethu Bandhanasana , hope this provides a relief to all those traumatised spines out there :D

Yogasoulcurry: SPINAL CORD KE LIYE KUCH BHI KAREGA(Anything for t...

2010-08-20T01:34:00.000-07:00

Yogasoulcurry: SPINAL CORD KE LIYE KUCH BHI KAREGA(Anything for t...: "I just love reading about the exotic places in India. I am so happy that I could visit most of these precious gems. Every section if I can s..."

SPINAL CORD KE LIYE KUCH BHI KAREGA(Anything for the Spine):

2010-08-20T01:25:00.001-07:00

I just love reading about the exotic places in India. I am so happy that I could visit most of these precious gems. Every section if I can say of India has its own unique fragrance and why not???? India is a country filled with vibrant colors, be it the silent yet beautiful deserts of Rajasthan, the very colorful Delhi or the detailed temples of Tamil nadu and Karnataka or the lovely backwaters in kerala.In between all this interesting reading , what caught my attention was about Meru Parbat, the highest peak in the Himalayas . Meru Parbat is supposed to be the highest mountain in the world and by nature grows little every day .Somehow Yoga derives a lot from nature and connects it with the human body in a beautiful way. They say all the things seen in the universe –mountains, rivers exist in the human body also. Surprised ha-ha, Thought of taking up one very important connection the MERUDAND or the SPINAL CORD.

Now now coming back to reality, it all looks very nice to imagine the exuberant, beautiful places in India, but when you get back from wonders of India; you do see the piles of paper work in office with the Boss sitting on it saying reach HELLO DEAR, do not think of even moving from that damn white screen till you finish off everything. The agony begins after that Overtime, loads of coffee, discussions, and a chair that becomes a hot seat ready to explode anytime .That was the description about what was happening in the outside world but what about the inner world people. We neglect the very important axis of our body, our spine which goes through the complete torture trying to fight tough being with you all the time but in such kind of a scenario it tends to give up. Most of the Office goers face this situation one day or the other, or for some people its an every day affair.

I have thought of putting across the Yoga scheduler for the week in my next write up for the entire tortured and traumatized spine out there. I have put some poses which are simple and active enough make your spine become happy and back in action to help you fight back again with the baddies he he…

yogini from the metroland

2010-08-15T04:12:00.000-07:00

It’s been long that I wanted to write about something which has made my life chirpier more focused. Sometimes living in a metropolitan city tends to take out a lot of energy from you, especially if you are from Mumbai it takes a lot to gear up, to fight with your self for some space.. at home be it your favorite channel, for a seat while travelling or if you are not lucky enough on that then praying to god to send that ultimate space shuttle UFO inside the bus or train who could rescue and help you reach the office way before your boss reaches and the same space shuttle to help you reach back home or again keeping your fingers crossed so that your boss doesn’t want you to stay back to meet a deadline.I am sure many of the folks who are reading this could connect in some way or the other. I realized that many a times folks do not realize that being in the rat race takes away half of your age.

So what’s that one thing that makes you ticking for the ultimate goal? Is it possible for every one to just cling on to the balance? As a matter of fact being a metropolitan bug I too fell for it. Being an Hr consultant sitting in front of the white screen for 6 hours running for meeting s, reaching out to employees, looking out for that twinkle in the eye of your boss when you are the best performer or hiding your face under the table if an employee wants to talk about policies and norms of the company for which you cannot just do anything about it because we all know that BOSS IS ALWAYS RIGHT.

ThenWhy Yoga? I ask myself a lot of times. To me Yoga is a definition for life … naah it’s a discipline or is it an ongoing trend. Finally I gear up opening my word document, all set to write about yoga, well all said and done what do I know about Yoga???Practicing every day for 2 hrs does that mean I know about dhanurasana , or pranayam really well .

I have interacted with a lot of yoga instructors, teachers . When I look at them, I see eternal bliss radiance on their face, calm and composed life. So why do we need to inculcate it in our life?With my experience to bring a lot of discipline in our not so happening lives. We are all very lucky , infact very very lucky

God has gifted us with an amazing body but how much do we explore into ourselves none. Our body has amazing powers or you can say healing powers. How do you get to know about it? That doesn’t mean you start doing a couple of warrior poses at one the first shot. Step by Step approach to Yoga helps you get closer to it. The Breathing exercises, the backward bending poses, the front bending poses helps us to know more about our body and the true signifance behind every action.

Since it’s the 15th of August , I would say I am proud be to an Indian yogi maniac, I am a happy to be born in the land of the very knowledgeable yogi rishi patanjali, Yog rishi Charak.I am glad that my yogic mind could pen down my thoughts and start my blog . Till then I yell my super super powerful lungs out saying BHARAT MATA KI JAI!!!!!!!!!