MAY 28, 2012

Our New Yoga & Ayurvedic Retreat

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MAY 27, 2012

Chakra Awakening And Balancing With Sun Salutation

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Sun Salutation comprises of 12 poses, each one interconnected with the 12 positions of the sun, which also corresponds to the 12 zodiac signs.

The almighty sun, an important source of energy for the entire planetary system is the reason sun salutation was created by ancient yogis. Sun salutation, a traditional means of honoring the sun, when performed especially in the early morning is believed to energise a person as it is revered as a life giver.

In order to maximize the benefits of sun salutation, visualization can be used to assist in awakening and balancing the 5 main chakras of our human body, namely the Ajna, Vishuddhi, Anahata, Manipura and Svadhishthana Chakras.

To Start:

Refer to the instructions on Sun Salutation here

So visualize the light and feel the warmth of the sun as it energizes your chakras when you move along the poses in your sun salutation practice. Feel the awakening and rising of the energy throughout the body, from root to crown, preparing you for your day to day challenges.

Every pose works on a chakra. The list is as follows:

To Finish:
Remain in Tadasana for about 10 breaths. Just observe your breath, feeling the movement of energy throughout your body.

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APRIL 26, 2012

Pranayama For Motion Sickness

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“Motion sickness” as the name says it, means sickness due to movements. The most common occurrences are when one travels in a car, train, aeroplane and boat. It is caused when inconsistent signals are sent by the eyes, body and inner ear to the brain. An imbalance will occur as a result of this confusion.

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For instance, when you are travelling in an aeroplane or a boat, when the aeroplane is going through a turbulence or a boat rocks in a storm, your body feels the movement, but your eyes are looking at things in the plane or boat which are still, will not register such movements. Therefore the signals sent to the brain is inconsistent resulting in dizziness and nausea which often leads to vomiting, perspiration and nervousness. Under normal circumstances, motion sickness stops when the movement stops. If you want your air travel to be as comfortable as possible, consider booking a chartered flight from Jettly.

There are ways to help ease travel sickness and mainly medications are used. Putting medication aside, I have personally found deep breathing pranayama and a stable mind helpful. Deep breathing or the full yogic breathing ensures that the body gets enough oxygen. Other than that, it contributes to calming your mind. In addition to that, think positive and imagine or convince yourself that you are in a stable environment. Avoid moving your head too much and if possible, sit by the window to get some fresh air.

In conclusion, both deep breathing and a stable mind work perfectly well together in ensuring a comfortable travelling experience whatever mode of transport you are in.

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