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OM Chanting – How to do, Benefits Image by WikimediaImages from Pixabay OM Chanting – How to do, Benefits OM chanting can make your body and mind healthy, if it is done correctly. OM is made from three words ‘A’, ‘U’, ‘M’. In Indian religion, OM or AUM is a sacred sound and spiritual symbol. It signifies essence of ultimate reality, consciousness. OM is chanted before or after spiritual recitation or mantra in Hinduism, Buddhism or Jainism. OM chanting is done after Yoga practice also. Images of OM are found in ancient and medieval era temples, manuscripts, monasteries and spiritual retreats. OM is also referred as Onkara, Omkara and Pranava. Taking a deep breath and chanting ‘A’, effects our stomach. Taking a deep breath and chanting ‘U’, effects our lungs, heart, thyroid and parathyroid glands. Taking a deep breath and chanting ‘M’, effects our brain and mind. ‘A’ for stomach, ‘U’ for chest and ‘M’ for brain and mind. Let us see how to do OM chanting and

Brahmari Pranayama or Humming Bee Breath Brahmari Pranayama or Humming Bee Breath – How to do, Benefits, Precautions In India Black Bee is called as Brahmari. Pranayam means control of breath. In this breathing technique, we have to produce a bee like humming sound. Hence it is named as Brahmari Pranayama or Humming Bee Breath. Brahmari Pranayama or Humming Bee Breath helps to calm down the mind. It is one of best breathing exercise to free our mind from agitation, frustration, anxiety and anger to a great extent. It is also useful to cure sleep disorders. People who cannot sleep at night can do Brahmari Pranayama before going to bed for a restful sleep. Brahmari Pranayam or Humming Bee Breath helps to calm nerves and soothes them especially around brain and forehead. Vibrations of humming sound have a calming effect on mind and body. How to do Brahmari Pranayam or Humming Bee Breath ·          Sit in a quiet, well ventilated room with eyes closed. Sit on yoga mat

Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward Facing Dog Pose  Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward Facing Dog Pose – Steps, Benefits, Contraindications Adho means forward, Mukha means Face, Svana means Dog and Asana means Pose. This pose replicates a dog bending forward. Hence it is called as downward facing dog pose. It is an inversion pose. It is one of poses in Surya Namaskar. It should be included in daily part of yoga practice. It can be practiced by beginner too. How to do Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward Facing Dog Pose ·          Warm up calves and arms properly before performing this pose. ·          Come onto fours and form a table position. Back will form top of table. Hands and feet will form legs of table. ·          Breathe out and lift hips up. Straighten knees and elbows. Form an inverted V-shape with body. ·          Hands should be shoulder width apart. Feet will be hip width apart and parallel to each other. Toes should point straight ahead. ·          Press

Health Benefits of Jaggery Health Benefits of Jaggery Image Credit   Giridhar Appaji Nag Y / CC BY Jaggery or Gur is made from unrefined sugar. So, it is healthier and better than white sugar. It keeps body warm and is also good for digestion. It is great for issues related to respiratory tract. Jaggery is made from sugarcane. It is also called as unrefined sugar. It is prepared without separation of molasses and crystals. It is mostly produced in India and Africa. Sugarcane goes through three processes called extraction, clarification and concentration to make jaggery. Its colour ranges from golden brown to dark brown. Jaggery is also made with date palm. It also known as nolen gur or patali gur. It is popular in eastern part of India especially West Bengal. Winter is season of fresh jaggery. Benefits of Jaggery Jaggery Prevents Constipation Good digestion is key to overall health. A small piece of jaggery after lunch can stimulate digestion. Jaggery sti

Triangle Pose or Trikonasana – Steps, Benefits, Contraindications Trikona means ‘Triangle’ and ‘Asana’ means pose. In Trikonasana or Triangle Pose, we try to form the shape of body like a triangle. Let us see Triangle Pose or Trikonasana - Steps, Benefits,Contraindications. Trikonasana or Triangle Pose has four variations: ·          Extended Triangle Pose or Utthita Trikonasana ·          Bounded Triangle Pose or Baddha Trikonasana ·          Revolved Triangle Pose or Parivrtta Trikonasana ·          Reclining Triangle Pose or Supta Trikonasana Today we will see Revolved Triangle Pose (Parivrtta Trikonasana). In this asana we have to keep our eyes open, so that body balance is maintained. Parivrtta Trikonasana or Revolved Triangle Pose Left Side Parivrtta Trikonasana or Revolved Triangle Pose Right Side How to do Parivrtta Trikonasana or Revolved Triangle Pose ·          Make to sure to do a good warm up exercise of whole body before perfor

Naukasana or Boat Pose Naukasana or Boat Pose – Steps, Benefits, Contraindications Naukasana or Boat Pose is beneficial for mental health and overall health too. It helps to de-stress and rejuvenate. In Sanskrit ‘Nauka’ means boat and ‘Asana’ means posture. In this pose our body takes shape of a boat. It helps to reduce belly fat as well as tone abs. Naukasana or Boat Pose can be done both lying on stomach or back (supine position). With practice both ways can be performed. Let us see Naukasana or Boat Pose -  Steps, Benefits, Contraindications. How to do Naukasana or Boat Pose ·          Lie down on a yoga mat with feet together and arms on sides. ·          Inhale. Lift chest and feet off ground. Stretch arms towards feet. Feel stretch in stomach area as abdominal muscles contract. ·          Weight of body should rest entirely on buttocks. ·          Try to bring eyes, fingers and toes in one line. ·          Hold Breath. Remain in this position for few se

Turmeric or Haldi – Benefits and its Uses Turmeric or Haldi – Benefits and its Uses Image by Cgdsro on www.pixabay.com Let us see Turmeric or Haldi - Benfits and Uses. Benefits of Turmeric or Haldi Turmeric or Haldi is astringent and sour in taste. It is a beauty aid and a nourishing herb. ·          It gives natural gloss and lustre. It also imparts vigour and youthful vitality to the entire body. ·          Turmeric or Haldi is a great tonic in general. ·          It is aromatic, diuretic, expectorant, blood purifier, skin tonic, carminative, pain reliever, germicidal, anti-flatulent. ·            It is producer and enhancer of red blood corpuscles. ·          It is anti-phlegmatic, anti-bilious and eye protector. ·          It is anti-inflammatory and imparts coolness to the system. Uses of Turmeric or Haldi Turmeric for Bruises, Sprain and Wounds ·          Paste of Turmeric or Haldi powder applied on affected part eliminates swelling and p