YOGA & MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS

YOGA         The concepts and practices of Yoga originated in India about several thousand years ago. Its founders were great Saints and Sages. The great Yogis presented a rational interpretation of their experiences of Yoga and brought about a practical and scientifically sound method within everyone’s reach. Yoga today is no longer restricted to hermits, saints, and sages; it has entered into our everyday lives and has aroused a worldwide awakening and acceptance in the last few decades. The science of Yoga and its techniques have now been reoriented to suit modern sociological needs and lifestyles. Experts of various branches of medicine including modern medical sciences are realizing the role of these techniques in the prevention and mitigation of diseases and the promotion of health. Yoga is one of the six systems of Vedic philosophy. Maharishi Patanjali, rightly called "The Father of Yoga" compiled and refined various aspects of Yoga systematically ...

Ten Yogic Exercises to Undo The Spinal Damage Caused by Sitting By, Dr. J. V. Ramteke, Coord., O.M.Y.M.C.C, Dept. of Physical Education, S.K.Porwal,College,Kampt According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the average person spends more than half of his or her waking hours in activities that require sitting (watching TV, commuting to and from work, sitting at a computer, etc). According to a scientific report published in the medical journal, Current Cardiovascular Risk Rep, sitting too much can be as harmful as secondhand smoking. Some studies show a correlation between sitting too much and higher rates of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and heart disease. Sitting too much is even linked to an early death. Sitting too much can also damage your back and it is linked to chronic back pain and poor posture. You can prevent the harmful effects of sitting by doing the following 10 stretches on a regular basis. These 10 yoga stretches ca...