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1. What is Yoga?
Yoga
is a way of life which helps to control mind and helps in developing your
personality. Its reality of Yoga if you practice yoga in daily life your mind
and life will be more flexible.
2. How
is Yoga helpful in our day to day life?
In
our day to day life a human being is undergoing through different kinds of
Stress(Office stress, family stress and insecurity of life. He is always in
search of sailing the ship on the way of happiness and peace of mind.
His real
happiness lies within himself only. The stable mind and well tuned body can
give him a real joy which does not vanish like our materialistic happiness.
These things can be achieved through Yoga. Yoga can control the working of
mind. It also helps in reducing some physical and mental disorders.
Asana
is a steady and comfortable posture of body.
4. What
are Do? and Don'ts while practicing Yoga?
Time for practice -
Timing is more
important for practicing of yoga. Actually anytime is suitable if your stomach
is empty. Considering our schedules, the time early in the morning is most
suitable for study. The evening time about 4 hours after lunch is also suitable
for practice, provided no additional food is taken in between.
Practice the sessions continuously -
Do not split the
time of study in the morning and evening.
Place -
Place is a major
concern of yoga practicing. The place where you are going to study must be
spacious, airy, pollution free, warm and with not so bright lights.
Accessories Used -
You can use
carpet or mattress for the study.
Position -
As explained in
ancient texts, you should face either east or north during the study.
Please be sure
that telephone, Television, Doorbell or any other thing should not disturb you
during the study.
Clothes -
Do not wear
tight clothes, but loose clothing during practice. Like Kurta Payjama and Track
Suit
You should be
physically fit to practice. (Please confirm this from your physician before
starting this practice.) You must learn
the proper Yogasana before this study.
You
can practice yoga in the afternoon also but your stomach should be empty while
practicing. Considering our
schedules, the time early in the morning is most suitable for study. The
evening time about 4 hours after lunch is also suitable for practice, provided
no additional food is taken in between. Only one Yogaasan can do after lunch or
dinner its “Vajraasan”
6. Which is the best time to perform Yoga?
Early
in the morning between 5:00am to 7.00 am. But if not possible then, You can
practice Yoga in the evening at least Four hours after your lunch.
7. What
is the difference between Yogasanas and other exercises?
Yoga
is the Science as a whole. Yogic practices which are used for curing physical
and mental disorders are referred as Yogic Techniques.
8. What
are the preparatory steps which are to be followed before starting the Yoga
practice?
It
is essential to follow the preparatory steps before starting with the practice
You
have to study each asana properly before practicing it.
Follow
the breathing instructions given to you.
Do
not hold the breath after attaining the final posture.
Try
to follow the instructions as much as you can without any trouble.
Stop immediately if your muscles
are overloaded or you will suffer from severe pain anywhere in the body.
If
there is no pleasure then the posture can't be called Asana.
Maintain
the full control over the movements of your limbs while performing asana.
Do
not loose the control as it may cause trouble to your muscles.
Any
time you feel tired, practice Shavasana for few minutes to relax.
Release
the asana posture if the steadiness is lost and your muscle starts vibrating.
As
far as possible keep your eyes closed during the practice.
Do
not practice these asanas more than once in a day.
Do
not practice those asanas, which are not prescribed to you.
9.What is the advantage of Yoga over
to other Exercises?
Exercise increases strength and
stamina of the muscles but Yoga affects complete body mind complex and triggers
a change from negative to positive direction on the physical, mental ,spiritual
plane of existence.
10. Can Yoga be helpful in the weight reduction?
Yes,
Only if Yoga practices like Yogasana and Pranayama can improve the digestion
capacity of the body which reduces excessive fat consumption of the body.
11. Is
there any age limit while performing Yoga?
Yoga
can be practiced at all ages above twelve 12 years .It can be practiced at the
age of 80, years. But one should do only those asanas that are suitable to one?
physical conditions.
12. Is it necessary for the user to be
religious/God fearing to practice Yoga?
Certainly
not .But you should have total faith in what you practice otherwise it will be
fruitless .If you want to practice Yoga you must have faith in Yoga.
13.What
is the easiest Yogic practice?
Shavasana,
Omkar Chanting and Yoganidra. Patanjali?s Ashtanga Yoga which explains
asanas,pranayama and meditation. Anybody can practice these techniques.
14. How
Yoga can help in reducing stress in the office?
Yoga
helps in reducing physical, mental and emotional stress. If you practice Yoga
everyday it can certainly help to reduce your stress in the office.
15. How
is Yoga helpful for children?
Special
techniques like Omkar, Yoganidra can increase the concentration of mind and
memory. Also the techniques like Surya Namaskara increase the physical fitness
of the child.
16. What is Relaxation technique?
Relaxation
technique is the way to keep your body relaxed and give it maximum peace of
mind. It increases the performance of mind and body both.
17. What does the word "Yoga" means?
The
word Yog comes from Sanskrit verb "Yuj" which means to join. Here we
mean to join the Atma Tattva (Soul) with Paramatma Tattva (God).
18. How is Yoga helpful for Women/
housewives?
Apart
from common benefits of Yoga some special Yogic techniques help women to increase
their physical and mental health.
19. Are there any special instructions for
the women while practicing Yoga?
The
women should perform Yogasana under the experts guidance. One should not
perform Yogasanas during the menstrual period.
There are some techniques which
are prohibited for the women.
20.What
is Pranayama?
Pranayama
means controlling the Prana i.e. bio energy which is behind all activities of
the body.
Yoga
can be useful in reducing the effects of the diseases like
Hypertension,Spondilities,Asthma,Arthritis,Slipdisc,Digestive disorders,
menstrual disorders, mental disorders and sleeplessness and many more like
these.
22. How
can Yoga be helpful to improve your personality?
The
physical development as well as psychological improvement can be obtained by
Yoga. The proportionate body structure can lead to increase your confidence.
The stability of mind, increase in the concentration of the mind can be obtained
with the help of Yoga.
23. Can you reduce sleep by practicing
Yoga?
Yes,
being Yoga as Relaxation Technique , the practice of it reduces the Body?s
consumption in daily routine. The sound sleep obtained through Yoga can give
peace of mind.
24. When
should a patient take Yoga Treatment?
When
a Patient needs quick relief he takes Allopathic, Ayurvedic or Homeopathy
treatment. But when such treatment does not bring in the required effect a
patient takes ?Yoga Treatment? because these treatments cure without medicine.
25. Is
it necessary for the user to be religious/God fearing to practice Yoga?
Certainly
not .But you should have total faith in what you practice otherwise it will be
fruitless .If you want to practice Yoga you must have faith in Yoga.