The Spiritual Health

Advantages and Benefits of Yoga

08.29.2008 · Posted in Yoga

benefits of yoga,better breathing,stress reductionThere are many benefits of yoga. Some of them are enlisted as below.

  • Stretching of the body increases the flexibility of the body especially the muscles like hamstrings, shoulders , biceps and back.
  • Some yoga poses make you balance on one leg or just the two hands. This increases the strength in the body.
  • The lean and long muscles can be toned and shaped with the help of yoga.
  • Some types of pain such as back pain can be prevented with the help of yoga.
  • Practicing yoga leads to better breathing.
  • Yoga has mental benefits such as calmness and stress reduction.

These and many more advantages, which we will cover with time are the reason why yoga has been such a highly practised technique.

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Start Up Your Yoga!

08.28.2008 · Posted in Yoga

Now internet facility is available everywhere so gain some knowledge about yoga from there. Do a little bit of research both through the net and paying visits to the yoga classes around your residence. Choose the yoga that suits you. The next step is to find a class whose yoga trainer can give you proper and useful guidance in this matter. A good trainer can only teach and guide you proper methods of yoga. When you join any class be sure what to bring to the class and about the sitting arrangement.

While attending the yoga class or practicing yoga make sure you stay away from

  • Big meal just prior to the class,
  • Drinking water when the class is going on or when the yoga proceedings are going on,
  • Wearing socks or shoes when the class is on.

Wearing uncomfortable garments.

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Eight Aspects Of Yoga

08.28.2008 · Posted in Yoga

eight-aspects-of-yogaYoga consists of eight limbs most of which are concerned with the mental and spiritual well being. The art of living a perfect and healthy life that is practiced in India from thousands of years ago and the yoga philosophy foundations are explained in yoga sutra of the Patanjali. These eight limbs are the eight aspects of the yoga.

The eight limbs helps to increase personal development of a person, achieve peace of mind and body. They also help to gain spirit that leads to enlightenment and Samadhi.

  • The first one is Yama which reveals the 5 guidelines with reference to the moral behavior towards others . These five guidelines include truthfulness, nonviolence, abstinence from  stealing, abstinence from  sexual relationships, and abstinence from  intense craving.
  • The second one is Niyama which reveals the 5 guidelines with reference to the moral behavior towards oneself. These five guidelines include cleanliness, sustained practice , contentment (satisfation), surrender to God,  and self study.
  • The third is Asana which includes the practice of yoga postures.
  • The Fourth is Pranayama which includes practice of breathing exercises.
  • The fifth is Pratyahara which focuses on withdrawal of senses to such an extent that  the exterior world should not  be a distraction to the world within your body.
  • The sixth is  Dharana which focuses on concentration. On e should be able to concentrate or be focuses on something, no matter   how much distraction are caused.
  • The seventh is Dhyana which highlights meditation.
  • The eighth and the last is Samadhi which means  bliss. One can achieve bliss by transcending of the self via meditation.

These aspects of yoga were written in the yoga sutra of Patanjali in 200 AD approximately. The eight aspects of yoga describe how our inner mind works and helps to control restlessness and enjoy an everlasting peace.

Understanding these aspects of yoga is very important. Reaching the eighth aspect of yoga requires a lot of dedication. Most of us are notable to move above the fourth aspect. The fifth aspect of Pratyahara is a very difficult state to attain, and almost an impossible task to most of us!

Benefits of Reiki Treatment

08.28.2008 · Posted in Reiki

benefits-of-reiki-treatmentThe word Reiki is made up of two Japanese Words. One word is “Rei” and the other is “ki“. “Rei” means “The higher power or God’s wisdom“.  “ki” means “life force energy“. Thus Reiki actually means “life force energy which is spiritually guided“.  Reiki is a Japanese technique for relaxation and reduction of stress. Reiki thus promotes healing. Administration of Reiki is done by  “laying on hands” . It is based on the thought that an unseen energy flows through us. This energy is termed as “life force energy”. It is this energy that makes us live life.  If we are running short of “life force energy” then   there is more likelihood of the individual to become sick and feel stressful. On the contrary if this energy level is high then there is more likelihood of the person being healthy and happy.

Reiki treatment involves the treatment of the whole individual including the mind, body, emotions and  spirit. Reiki treatment results in a feeling of relaxation , security , peace and wellbeing. Reiki is a method of self improvement and spiritual healing. It is safe, natural and above all simple. Everyone can use. If a person is undergoing allopathic treatment  Reiki can be used to relieve side effects and the recovery can be accelerated. Reiki used with some other natural therapies like meditation, aroma therapy, homeopathy, etc will strengthen their effect.

Healing with the methods of Reiki complements western as well as eastern medicine and everybody can be benefited from it. Reiki is beneficial to the health of women, men, animals, plants, etc. The healing energy of Reiki is said to be one type of tool, that can be use at any moment, time and spot to release stress and pain, and helps for quickly gaining energy.

Reiki is independent of one’s intellectual capacity. It is available to everyone. It has been  taught to people of different backgrounds and ages. It is spiritual in nature. It is not a religion. Reiki  does not depend on the person’s belief because even if a person believes in it or it, Reiki exits and will work. It is said to come directly from God.

The benefits of Reiki are numerous. Some of them are as follows:

  • It creates deep relaxation.
  • It assists the body to release and get rid of tension and stress
  • It increases the speed of healing in the body.
  • It helps to get better sleep
  • Blood pressure can be reduced with the help of Reiki
  • It helps in getting relief from pain
  • It helps detoxification of the body, getting rid of toxins and thus helps breaking free of vices such as smoking and drinking alcohol.
  • Reiki helps in removal of energy blockages.
  • Reiki helps in adjusting energy flow of the endocrine system.
  • Reiki helps to reduce the adverse side effects of drugs.
  • Reiki helps recovery from surgery and chemotherapy.
  • It supports the immune system
  • The vitality can be increased by Reiki
  • Reiki postpones the aging process
  • It raises the body vibrational frequency.
  • Reiki helps spiritual growth.
  • Reiki helps emotional cleaning.

These benefits make Reiki a highly pursued technique around the world.

Indian herbs-Introduction

08.27.2008 · Posted in Herbs, Indian Herbs

ayurvedic remedies,herbal plants,Indian Herbs,medicinal herbsAre you suffering from a sore throat or other problems like acne, hair fall, stomach ache etc? If you are, then check the medicines you are taking for them. Most of the modern day medicines are made from the plant extracts or are the identical chemical molecules of the chemicals extracted from the herbal plants. The herbs are very useful in various diseases treatments and are also effective for increasing resistance power of the body.

Since the prehistoric times, humans have been using plants and their products for shelter, clothing food and also as medicines. In the early 5th century BC, Hippocrates a Greek doctor had listed about 400 important medicinal herbs that were used very commonly in the regular life.

Amongst the other countries, the use of herbs to cure diseases was a common practice in the countries like ancient China and ancient India. India has always been renowned as a storehouse of herbal plants and Ayurvedic remedies used to treat a series of diseases and illnesses. Nearly 4,500 years ago the Rig Veda an oral tradition was practiced by the people and books on the medicinal herbs was written along with the prayers and the description of the surgeries and prescriptions for the various diseases created from 67 different Indian herbs.

Herbs are generally related with their six tastes which are- sweet, bitter, sour, pungent, salty and astringent.

  • Sweet: Wild asparagus or shatavari, ashvagandha etc. have a cooling taste.
  • Bitter: Jeera, neem, coriander seeds etc. are mainly bitter in taste but help to reduce the accumulation of toxins in the body.
  • Sour: Herbs like tamarind, gooseberry, lemon etc. are sour in taste and are heat producing herbs.
  • Pungent: asafetida or hing, garlic/ lasan are very pungent in taste but act as an antidote for obesity and also help in weight gain.
  • Salty: The rock salt is recommended by the experts as a cooling agent which also benefits the eyes.
  • Astringent: various other herbs like the turmeric etc. are astringents which are used often as cooling herbs.

A number of various combinations made from these different herbs categorized by their taste are used to for the treatment of a number of diseases and illnesses. Some of the herbs that are used on daily basis include basil, aloe vera, ginger, garlic, turmeric, castor oil etc. Each of these herbs has a wide range of uses and beneficial effects on our body’s system.

Herbs maybe any parts of the plant such as leaves, barks, roots, flowers or seeds. The herbal extracts from any part of the plant are usually used in small quantities.  Large quantities or extracts of these herbs may affect or poisoned the body and results into various side effects. Thus it is very important to make a research before using any herbs as a medicine or home remedies for any type of disease. Utmost caution is very necessary for using any type of herb.

The herbs were always overwhelmed in the ancient science of ayurveda and have been seen to have a very gentle, soothing yet powerful effect thus improving the health and the beauty of humans.

Feng Shui – Introduction

08.27.2008 · Posted in Feng Shui

ba gua,Feng Shui,feng shui elements,taoistSelecting the location of your house, its interior design, the spacing between the furniture, positioning the mirror, keeping the money trees, placing aquariums or the use of crystals and fountains, all this and more are included into the ancient Chinese art and science of Feng shui.

Feng shui is a 3000 years old Chinese practice which is embraced by many people even today because of its positive effects and good results. It is a proper blend of knowledge and science which teaches us the right way to balance the energy of any place for a good fortune and a fit health. Etymologically, the words “feng” means wind while “shui” means water according to the Chinese language which symbolizes a healthy body and a good fortune.

The ancient Chinese people believed that the land on which we live is alive and is completely filled with lots of energy (chi) which had the power to either make or even break a kingdom. Thus the theories of yin and yang and the five feng shui elements are just a few of the basic aspects of feng shui which are based on the Taoist vision. The five elements that are involved in feng shui are water, metal, fire, wood and earth. And all the things in the world are influenced by the movements and interactions of these 5 elements. In feng shui, the interactions of the five elements is used to increase positive chi and to decrease negative chi. The main tools that are used to perform all the necessary analysis in feng shui, includes the feng shui compass and the Ba-Gua.

The feng shui compass also known as the lo-pan is keenly used to achieve the in depth information about a given location, house or a building. In the word lo-pan, “Lo” means everything and “pan” a bowl which thus acts as the answer to the various mysteries of the world and the universe. The ba-gua is a simple octagonal grid with the famous I-ching symbols which is an ancient Chinese oracle on which the feng shui is mainly based. The knowledge of ba-gua proves to be very helpful to understand the association of the specific areas of your house with a few areas of your life.

There are numerous benefits of feng shui for living a fully potential life. Feng shui helps to enhance abundance and wealth, brings self expression, improved health, happiness, balance in life and better relationships.

Thus, due to all these uses people have started applying the feng shui rules in order to improve their life and also the energy in their house. Today, there are many schools for feng shui teaching the symbolic aspects of feng shui that should be used very carefully and intellectually to gain good and positive results. Due to its variant uses and powerful results, the principle of feng shui has spread all around the world and is being used extensively by people for their home and business.

So, if you wish to improve your life or attract prosperity feng shui is the key to all your problems and we have for you all that you wish to know and learn about feng shui to lead a happy and prosperous life.

What is Reiki?

08.21.2008 · Posted in Reiki

Reiki,reiki teachersReiki is among the many non allopathic treatments available to us. Reiki is considered as one of the most effective methods of treatment. Reiki has proved to be so effective that, in the United States, Reiki is part of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). So, what reiki is all about?

Reiki, originates from Japan. The name itself is made up of two words Rei meaning “spirit or soul” and ki meaning “energy or atmosphere”. Thus Reiki compounds to “Spiritual Energy”. Reiki was developed by Dr. Mikao Usui. You can read more about the history of Reiki in the History Of Reiki. Originally Reiki was a complex process of physical and mental “cleanup”. The process of Reiki rejuvenates us with spiritual purity and helps us gain a confidence that is helpful in today’s fast life. Reiki has definite advantages over most of the other alternative methods. There are five basic principles of Reiki. Many Reiki teachers and practitioners aim to abide by these five principles, one translation of which is:

  1. Just for today, I will not be angry.
  2. Just for today, I will not worry.
  3. Just for today, I will be grateful.
  4. Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
  5. Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing.

Reiki is done by the method of ‘laying on hands’. And, it is based on an idea that some unseen life force energy flows through our body, which helps us to live alive. It is believed that if this unseen force flowing through our body becomes low somehow, then we feel stress or get sick and if the force is high then we are more competent of remaining healthy and happy.

More than anything, Reiki believes in spiritual purity. Thus it is believed that reiki is natural, safe and simple method of self improvement and Reiki spiritual healing that can be done by every person. Reiki as a treatment, though might still require a lot of scientific evidence, but morally, it is just 5 simple rules. If all of us follow these rules, “entropy” might just leave the universe.