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Ancient Concepts, Sciences & Systems
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Y O G A S A NA S
SURYANAMASKAR
(salutations to Sun) - Combines yogasanas and pranayama. It brings about the general flexibility of the body.
This is done both at sunrise and subset, facing the sun; each stage is accompanied by regulation of breath .
Mantras
(Vedic)
1.
Om Mitrayanamaha
2.
Om Ravaye namaha
3.
Om Suryaya namaha
4.
Om Bhaanave namaha
5.
Om Khagaya namaha
6.
Om Pooshne namaha
7.
Om Hiranya Garbhaya namaha
8.
Om Marichaye namaha
9.
Om Aadityaaya namaha
10.
Om Savitre namaha
11.
Om Arkaaya namaha
12.
Om Bhaskaraaya namaha
1.
ARDHA KATI CAKRASANA
(Lateral Arch posture)
Benefits : This gives a good
backward bending to the spine and
helps in keeping it flexible and
healthy. It also improves the liver
function.
2.
TRIKONASANA
(Triangle posture)
Benefits : Strengthens the calf
and thigh muscles; removes back-
pain and corrects hunch-back, useful
in correcting flat-foot
SUPTA-VAJRASANA
(The supine vajrasana)
Benefits : Activates and
tones up the large group of
nerves which arise in the lower lumbar region and pass through the
buttocks down the back of the thighs. Good for mobilising hips,
ankles and lower back.
4.
PASCHIMATANASANA
(Posterior stretching)
Benefits : Pascimatanasana
stimulates the nerves of the spi-
nal column through extreme flex-
ing of spine. Fat in the abdomen is reduced. Other abdominal or-
gans like liver, pancreas and intestines are also rendered active.
5.
PADMASANA
( Lotus posture)
Benefits ; The erect spine and the
symmetrical posture help in bringing
stability to mind. Reduces the fat
around the thigh.
6.
ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA
(The half-twist posture)
Benefits : All the spinal nerves
are toned up. Makes the spine elastic.
Helps to cure constipation
7.
MAKARASANA
(Crocodile posture)
Benefits : This relaxation
posture is useful for many ail-
ments caused by tensions like
high B.P. insomnia etc.
8.
DHANURASANA
(Bow posture)
Benefits : Removes gastrointesti-
nal disorders; digestion improves.
Helps in slimming the body and abdo-
men. A good stimulating posture for the
back and limbs.
9.
SARVANGASANA -
(Stand-on-shoulder posture)
Benefits : Maintains the thyroid healthy
which in turn keeps the body healthy.
Beneficiallv influences the pelvic organs.
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