Asanas Yoga

Asanas 

Asanas make the muscles elastic, flexible spine. They contribute to cognitive development, increases lung capacity, strengthen internal organs and ensure longevity. And just as stimulating bone growth, while maintaining calcium, preventing their fragility and osteoporosis. It relieves many of the negative symptoms associated with menopause in women, preserves the health of vaginal tissues. In men, prostatitis can be cured and increased potency due to the influx of blood saturated with oxygen in the pelvic area. Upturned asanas very effective in the treatment of constipation, improve peristalsis, reduce blood pressure, developing brain, improve memory, vision, hearing, concentration, willpower, increase blood circulation. 

The purpose of asanas is to train the mind and body to achieve spiritual perfection, and not to use them as regular physical exercise. Each pose gives uplift and electromagnetic pulse in the body.

Tantra Yoga

Tantra 

Tantra is the science or sadhana (spiritual practice) was built on a huge amount of religious and occult Hindu manuscripts that emphasize shakti (divine power), usually called kundalini, which emanates from the divine principle. These manuscripts are usually presented in the form of a dialogue between the god Shiva and his wife Parvati. Those chapters, where questions are answered by Shiva, called agama, and those which tells Parvati - Nigam. 

Tantric scriptures represent essence of knowledge, collected since ancient times. Most of the texts written in Sanskrit, but there are also passages in Pali, Prakriti, Tibetan, Hindi and Bengali. They are encyclopedias of esoteric wisdom, referring to topics such as the creation and destruction of the universe, Deity worship, spiritual practices, rituals, occult forces, and meditation. In Tantra, also considered a complete anatomy of the body including the chakras (spiritual energy centers) and the path connecting them, which travels kundalini. 

It is believed that the spirit of Tantra most suited Age of Kali-yuga (the fourth era in Hindu terms, our time). 

Regardless of how varied writings, yet they all have one common characteristic - an integral approach to sadhana, in order to optimize the use of external and internal resources. Tantra can also be perceived as respectful approach to spiritual practice. 

In contrast to traditional Judaism, for us hristianstkoy and aesthetic eastern concept, Tantra does not speak of the need to sublimate the flesh into spirit, and physical - in the metaphysical. Instead, Tantra seeks to combine all aspects of life, to overcome the established ourselves as the border, branches, divisions, to make people united with all life. 

Since the purpose of Tantra is to combine all aspects of life, is the practice where it is mixed set of exercises: hatha yoga, pranayyama, medra, rituals, kundalini yoga, nada yoga, mantra, yantra, mandala, alchemy, visualization of deities, aurveda and astrology - all of this together come under the scope of Tantra. But, since such a large variety of science and technology can be applied generally to study Tantra recommended by the competent masters, who will hold the student through the entire complex of ideas and procedures. 

In the West, Tantra is usually associated with sexuality and sexual practices. Tantric ideas are often used to help individuals taken separately and couples to transform their sex life in a more satisfactory in the physical, emotional and spiritual process. Through the integration of female and male aspects of both individual and couples, Tantra shows higher connection divinity of Shiva and Shakti. 

Popularized Tantra in the West thanks to theosophy. Western scholar sir John Woodroffe (1865-1936) under the pseudonym Arthur Avalon has written several books, pervootkryvayuschih for the European man Tantra and Tantric some manuscripts. Many modern tantric yoga system based on exercises, which appeared in the West in the twentieth century. 

Over time, Tantra has become increasingly popular in the West, so she has been a great transformation due to which there was a modern interpretation of Tantra and fans of New Age music, often called Neotantroy, which differs from the traditional Indian ideas.

Outcrop and yoga

Outcrop and yoga 

Doing yoga in the nude is becoming more and more popular, and not only in your own living room, but in yoga studios. Although this is not mainstream yet, the so-called "naked" yoga classes are offered in a variety of forms, including yoga studios and facilities for cultural and social activities, as well as private clubs. There are many different motives, in order to try to "naked" yoga, as the common thread of these studies is developing the adoption of the body in its natural state. 

Classes for yoga in the nude condition, offered at yoga centers, tend to be for both sexes, with an emphasis on yoga without the restrictions imposed in the clothes. Style guidelines may change, depending on the teacher. Adherents of this type of yoga are the indispensable freedom of movement in implementing yoga naked in a safe environment, an atmosphere which is created in a completely non-sexual style. The room is often obscured in order to create a more comfortable atmosphere for those involved, and sometimes clothing is removed during the commission of a special ritual

Raja Yoga

Raja Yoga 

Raja Yoga (in Sanskrit "royal yoga") is one of the six orthodox schools (astika) of Indian philosophy, derived by Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras. Sometimes referred to as Ashtanga Yoga (built on the eight aspects). Raja Yoga is primarily focused on working with the mind through meditation (dhyana), in order to grasp the essence of reality and, in the finals, to achieve liberation. 

The term Raja Yoga is retronimom, which is represented in Hatha Yoga Pradipika the fifteenth century, to distinguish a school, based on the Yoga Sutras from the newly formed Hatha yoga. 

It is believed that Raja Yoga derives its name from the fact that its primary subject is the human mind. The mind is traditionally perceived as the king of psycho-physical structure, which has control over it, regardless understands it or not. So, because of the relationship between mind and body, the body must be "tamed" the first thing through self-discipline, and then purified by means such as hatha yoga. Before proceeding to the deeper aspects of yoga should be achieved a good level of general health and psychological integration. People have many passions and affections, from which to get rid of to be able to immerse themselves in quiet contemplation (meditation). Through restraint (yama) on sexuality, drugs and alcohol, as well as careful attention to the reactions of the body, speech and mind, a person becomes able to consistently practice meditation. This vow, which each take before meditation is the second meaning of the word yoga. 

Swami Satchidananda said: "Every thought, feeling, sensation, or memory, or emotion causes a change of mind. They worry, and paint a mental mirror. You can keep the mind from the changes, so it will not be raging, and you shall know the truth himself. 

The aim of Raja Yoga is the control of all mental waves or mental modifications. While practicing hatha yoga begins sadhana (spiritual practice) with the help of asanas (poses) and pranayama (breath control), the practice of Raja Yoga starts his Sadhana with the work of the mind, although he certainly pays attention to a certain number of asanas and pranayama, which are usually used to prepare for concentration and meditation. 

Raja Yoga is divided into components such as Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, pratyathara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. If we stick to literary translation from Sanskrit, it means that a person, a practitioner of Raja Yoga has to go step by step through non-violence, humility and respect, exercise, breath control, control of sensory reactions, concentration, meditation and communion with the Supreme Consciousness. 

Adept raja yoga after a while it becomes clear that his mind does not belong to him, and he has no right to use this powerful tool on the absorption of news and analysis of daily routine (which, according to yogic scriptures generally considered to be unrealistic), but is obliged to take their intelligence Seeking an answer to the question "Who am I?"

Yoga: The maintenance of good posture and the muscles of the chest in good condition

Like the heroes of the cartoon of the same name, each woman has a "fad" (small or large breasts, plump legs, big hips, etc., etc.), which she always remembers and makes sometimes a little shortage (which did they might not be) a huge problem ... And maybe stop to follow the unattainable standards and be myself? 

Like the heroes of the cartoon of the same name, each woman has a "fad" (small or large

Let's start with the maintenance of good posture and the muscles of the chest in good condition. And help us in this yoga. 

Good posture - it is always nice. In most cases posture is an indication that its owner monitors their own health. As you know, preserve the flexibility of the spine extends his youth, and this means the absence of many diseases. 

Recall that the involve in carrying out multiple muscle groups. 

Step One: Warm - 

1. Stand up straight, feet fully on the floor. Muscles tightened, his shoulders straightened and freely omitted, the muscles of the abdomen, back, legs stretched, the chest is fully straightened, chin parallel to the floor, the spine is fully extended. On the inhale lift your hands up, joining hands straightened arms above his head. The hands are drawn up, feet stay on the floor. Stay in this position for several respiratory cycles. On the exhale, lower hands along the body ( mountain pose). Repeat several times. 

Step Two: Base 

2. Legs wide apart, his arms raise and breed in the hand, feet parallel to each other, palms parallel to the floor, back straight. On the exhale, maintaining posture, bend to the right, sliding his hand along a straight right leg. Save the position for several respiratory cycles. On inspiration to return to the starting position and repeat the exercise to the left - pose an elongated triangle). Repeat several times. 

3. Stand up straight, feet fully on the floor. Muscles tightened, his shoulders straightened and freely omitted, the muscles of the abdomen, back, legs stretched, the chest is fully straightened, chin parallel to the floor, the spine is fully extended. On the inhale lift your hands up, joining hands straightened arms above his head. Start to squat until thighs are parallel to the floor. Thus the spin must remain straight and if possible not to lean forward. Hands are drawn up. Wait a few breathing cycles. On inspiration to return to its original position - pose rage).  

4. Exercise from a prone position. Lie on the floor face down, arms stretch forward, his legs are joined together. On the inhale bend the elbows and place palms on the level of the hips. Raise the upper half of the body, straightening arms. Maximum gently bend back. The legs should remain straight and tense. Rib cage is fully expanded. Stay in that position for several respiratory cycles (cobra pose). Repeat several times. 

5. We should sit on the floor, legs outstretched. First, bend the right leg at the knee, grab the foot with his hands and put it on the left thigh, the heel should ideally be near the navel. Then the same thing done with the left foot. Back should remain straight. The left hand to lift up, bend at the elbow and put his hand along the spine, palm down. His right hand bend at the elbow and put his hand up between his shoulder blades. Throw in his hand. The back is still straight. Chest is expanded, but not bulging forward. Stay in this position for several respiratory cycles (a combination - lotus posture and - poses a cow). Then change the hand position. 

6. Remaining sit on the floor with your legs crossed and leaning back, slowly lie down on the floor with his back, chest upwards. Try to put your hands on the floor behind her head, stretching them. Stay in this position for several respiratory cycles - fish pose). 

Step Three: relaxed 

7. Sit on the floor, legs outstretched. Bend the left leg at the knee, hands to take a foot and put it right thigh. Bend the right leg at the knee, hands to take a foot and put it on his left ankle so that the heel was directed upward and the toes were left thigh. Hands placed on his feet - back of the hand touch the knees. Keep free breathing (attitude wise). 

8. Lie on your back and totally relax. Brushes should be based on your palms up. Heels together, toes apart. Close eyes (corpse pose). 

Complex of exercises takes time no more than 30-40 minutes. All should be done smoothly and slowly, when an uncomfortable occupation must end. It is worth mentioning that try yoga can a person of any age, but he must be sure that it has no contraindications. In addition, you can not immediately require a precise implementation of, accuracy is achieved in the training process. Can master the first one exercise and then connect them to the complex.

Kriya Yoga

Kriya Yoga 

Kriya Yoga is a very specific system of yoga, which has survived to this day thanks to the works of Lahiri Mahasaya (born 1861). Yogananda denounced her to a wider audience through his book "Autobiography of a Yogi". This system consists of a number of yogic techniques that improve the spiritual development of practices and help him to achieve a deep state of calm and unity with God. 

Yogananda writes that the practice of Kriya Yoga mentally directs his life energy to the circular motion up and down the six spinal centers (medulla, or medullary, cervical, dorsal, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal plexuses) which correspond to the twelve signs of the zodiac that make up cosmic personality. Thirty seconds of motion energy sensitive to the vertebral column can move a man in his evolution. This thirty-second practice of Kriya Yoga is, the spiritual practices. 

According to Yogananda's Kriya Yoga was well known in ancient India, but at some point lost due to the sacrament of the clergy and the indifference of ordinary people. History of Lahiri Mahasaya received initiation in Kriya Yoga of Babaji, the immortal yogi Mahavatar in 1861, recounted in "Autobiography of a Yogi". In describing that memorable meeting Yogananda said that Babaji told Lahiri Mahasaya: "Kriya Yoga, which I give you the world through the nineteenth century, today it is the same science that Krishna gave to Arjuna thousands of years ago, and which later became known to Patanjali and Christ" . 

Quoting the words of Krishna Yogananda wrote that Kriya Yoga is a discipline of body, mental control and meditation on Aum. When he says, perhaps through the practice of pranayama, control of expiration and inspiration. 

Kriya Yoga is a set of dynamic exercises. In fact, Kriya Yoga absorbed the techniques of Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga. Compilation of these techniques counterbalanced the task of harmonizing breath, the use of asanas, mudras and bandh (a variety of body positions and body parts) and the concentration of mind on the divine sound Aum. 

Thanks Lahiri Mahasaya Kriya Yoga soon spread throughout India. Yogananda - disciple of Swami Sri Yukteswar, who, in turn, was a disciple of Lahiri Mahasaya, who later brought Kriya Yoga to the United States and Europe in the twentieth century. Since then it has spread around the world under the leadership of many gurus, many of which have positioned themselves as the descendants of Lahiri Mahasaya. 

The best-known disciples of Lahiri Mahasaya were Swami Sri Yukteswar, Sri Panchanon Bhattacharya, Swami Pranabananda, Kebalananda Swami, Swami Keshabananda and Bhupendranat Shanval (Shanval Mahasaya).

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini Yoga 

Kundalini yoga is a physical and meditative practice, consisting of elements designed to train the mind, senses and body to create a connection between mind and body. Kundalini yoga focuses on the mental and spiritual growth, as well as the potential of the body to mature, have a special mission for the role of the spine and the endocrine system in the understanding of yogic awakening. 

Kundalini Yoga concentrates on psychic centers (or chakras) of the body to accumulate spiritual force known as kundalini energy. 

Kundalini is the potential form of prana (life force), which is dormant in the body of every person. It is portrayed as a curled snake (in literary translation from the Sanskrit "Kundalini" means "that which minimized the rings, although some insist that the transfer should be a" lock the Beloved ') lying at the base of the spine, which can be awakened through spiritual and individual practitioners. 

The practice of kundalini yoga consists of a series of exercises for the body, expressive movements and utterances, characteristic of rituals, rules respiration and concentration levels. But none of these components of practice should not be perceived by future yogis as simple stretching exercises or the type of gymnastics. 

Shannahoff-Khalsa describes some of the techniques of Kundalini yoga in its "Protocol Kundalini Yoga" (2004). Most of the techniques are characterized by such features as pose with crossed feet, of the spine (usually - straight), different methods of control of breathing, use of mantras, closed eyes and concentrating the mind (usually on the sound of their own breath). The author focuses on the fact that these techniques should not be taken as substitution of medical consultations and medical treatment. 

Kundalini yoga is a relatively new phenomenon in the West. It was first presented to the United States in 1969, when Yogi Bhajan came here from India and began to train teachers. Usually it is quoted with the statement "I did not come to collect uchenieov, I came to create teachers. Like other types of yoga, Kundalini yoga links movement with breath. Main, what distinguishes it is a direct focus on moving energy through the chakras, stimulating the energy of the lower chakras up to the higher chakras. Chakras are energy centers, making a total of seven, parallel to the vertebral spine from the coccyx, and finishing top. In Kundalini Yoga there and eighth chakra, which is an electromagnetic field, sometimes called the aura. It is believed that mangers strengthened and purified through the practice of Kundalini Yoga. The system awakens the energy of the chakras and passes it along the nerve channels connecting them. 

Despite the fact that this system is tied to the physical plane, the main benefits come from its internal practices. Kundalini Yoga is called the "yoga of consciousness", because it awakens the kundalini, which provides an unlimited potential that is present in every person. 

When the uncertain potential energy wakes up in the body, it stimulates the upper centers, giving the individual enhanced intuition, purity of mind and the potential of creative forces. For this reason, the kundalini in ruling circles was considered a dangerous practice and its concept in the course of history was kept secret. Knowledge transfer personal teacher to student only after a lengthy initiation process that determines the level of consciousness of the pupil. Yogi Bhajan spent many years traveling through the Himalayan mountains, to find the hermits, saints and yogis, collecting their individual exercises Kriyas and pranayyamy before openly began to teach in the West. 

Before be represented a broad audience of Kundalini is a term describing a movement of energy after the practice of any form of traditional hatha yoga and pranayamy.