Yoga for Pregnant Woman - Journal, Exercise and Position - Control of the Body, Part 2

If you eat ghee and butter, you become fat, but in yoga the more ghee and butter you take, the thinner you become. Yoga is a course of related exercises and postures intended to promote control of the body and mind and to attain physical and spiritual well being. Yoga’s preserving effect of body is so profound that daily yogic routine can make a huge difference to one’s ageing process. In case of time constraints you should try and practice Maha Bandha and Vipareeta Karani Mudra daily.

Maha Bandha

Sit in padmasana : place your palms on your knees.

Exhale from your mouth.

Bend your head forward till your chin presses against your chest.

Straighten your arms,lifting and locking your shoulders.

Contract the perineum.

Pull in your stomach.

Hold the posture.

Release the perineum, then the stomach and finally the shoulder lock.

Lift your head and inhale.

Relax and repeat the procedure 5-9 times.

Vipareeta Karani Mudra

Lie down on your back .

Supporting the trunk with your hands, throw your body upwards.

Straighten your legs to a vertical position.

The body should be at an angle of 45 degrees.

Breathing normally, hold the posture as long as comfortable.

Slowly lower your body to the floor.

Random Tip- Benefits of Exercise!

a) Prevents Osteoporosis: Exercise builds strong bones. Running and walking helps lower the odds of getting osteoporosis as you grow older.

b) Lower High Blood Pressure: Exercise is good for your blood pressure, no matter what your age or weight is. And it really doesn’t matter whether you get exercise from a brisk walk or a swim.

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Mudras and bandhas are very powerful and should be attempted after a year of practicing asanas and pranayama. Asanas are the yogic postures and pranayama refers to the proper breathing technique. The delicate tissues of the lungs can be damaged due to undue strain of these are practiced in advance. When you are used to the internal and external retention of breath for extended periods only then should these practices(mudra and bandhas) be taken up. The correct sequence asanas, pranayama, mudra and bandha must also be followed. Asanas clear the energy pathways, pranayama generates energy, while mudras channelize it and the bandhas lock it in. The affect of stress on ageing is well known. So practice yoga nidra and keep stress at bay.

Random Tip- Yoga Exercises- Headache Cures - Yoga is probably the most ancient science that deals with every kind of mental, physical and physiological ailment while keeping one fit and supple.

The best thing to do when encountering a headache due to excessive heat is practicing the two pranayamas- Shitali and Sheetkari.

Shitali- Roll the tongue into a tube (as best as you can) and stick the tip out of the mouth. Inhale through the tongue and hold the breath in for 4-5 seconds with the shin pressed against the chest. Exhale using Ujjayi Pranayama through the nose. Repeat 5-10 times.

Sheetkari: Curl the tongue touching the roof of the mouth as far back as you can to the soft pallet. As you inhale clench the teeth together and slightly part the lips making a hissing “ssss” sound. Exhale through both nostrils. Repeat 5-10 times.

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Healthy Habits Last a Lifetime

Starting a family fitness routine is a great way to set up your kids with a lifetime love of fitness and exercise, not to mention that it?s good for your health and waistline as well. Although most of us know the importance of exercise and physical fitness, life often gets in the way and exercise is often the last thing on your mind.

However, it doesn?t have to be difficult to get your family up and moving. Here are a few tips and ideas to help you start your family fitness routine.

If you have young children often visiting the local playground is enough to get them active and moving. Activities such as monkey bars and playing tag develop a child?s strength, speed and agility; things like biking and rollerblading are great aerobic exercises. Parents may also want to consider a ?Mommy and Me? class to get the two of you moving together ? and provide some bonding time as well!

As your child ages and becomes a teenager, the tendency to be even more sedentary exists. Encourage your child to participate in team sports, but allow him or her to choose what activities to participate in. If your teen is self-conscious about participating in team sports, encourage them to work out with exercise videos. Parents may also want to make rules about how many hours per day their children can watch television, use the computer, or play video games.

Parents also need to be aware that your children will follow your lead. Try making small changes to your own routine like taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator, or getting outside on your lunch hour and taking a brisk walk. At home, plan activities that the entire family can do together instead of sitting in front of the television.

Family activities don?t have to be limited to conventional team sports like basketball or football: expand your horizons! Try things like soccer, going for a hike, or rollerblading. Consider having a family ?game night? and play a game of Twister! Games like ?Capture the Flag? or ?Duck, Duck, Goose!? are fun and easy to involve the kids in. Don?t be afraid of acting silly Mom!

Get up, get moving, get outside and have fun with your kids! Not only will you be teaching them powerful lessons about the importance of physical activity, you?ll reap health benefits yourself, and strengthen your bonds with your kids.

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