Yoga Poses to Aid Falling Asleep

March 11, 2015September 18, 2015Leave a comment

If you are having difficulties falling asleep at night, practising a few yoga postures as demonstrated in this video can help you relax and unwind.

My personal favourite is the last pose – legs-up-the-wall. Practising this will gently increase the blood circulation towards the upper body and head, which can create a nice balance if you have been standing or sitting for a long time. It is also beneficial if you are stressed, fatigued, or jet-lagged.

Precautions : Avoid legs-up-the-wall pose if you suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), glaucoma or hernia.

~Namaste~

References:

1. Do Less, Relax More:Legs-Up-The-Wall – http://www.yogajournal.com/article/beginners/legs-up-the-wall-pose/

Yoga for Complete Beginners

February 16, 2015September 18, 2015Leave a comment

If you are new to yoga this video can guide you through some basic movements and principles.

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Buddhism : History and Philosophy

February 1, 2015November 10, 20182 Comments

The Founder of Buddhism

Buddhism was founded by Shakyamuni Buddha (or Gautama Buddha), born in the late 6th century BC in a royal family, in Lumbini (originally North India, but now part of Nepal).

According to the legend, it was predicted at his birth that he might become a renouncer (withdrawing from temporal life). His father provided him with many luxuries and pleasures in order to prevent this.

one day the young Shakyamuni ventured outside the grounds of the palace in which he grew up and saw some more severe forms of human suffering: old age, illness, death as well as ascetic renouncer. Witnessing this he realised that pleasures on Earth are temporary and only mask human suffering.

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5–Minute Guided Meditation

January 13, 2015January 12, 2015Leave a comment

This is a nice 5-minute meditation session that you can do alongside your usual Yoga practice as well as at the end of the day to unwind and relax.

Find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed, and a comfortable position either sitting cross-legged with a separate cushion under your rear, ensuring that your back is straight, or laying down on your back with the palms facing up. Feel free to keep your eyes slightly open, or to gently close them to allow for full concentration.

~Enjoy!~

Yoga for Reducing Stress and Anxiety

December 31, 2014January 4, 2015Leave a comment

Are you feeling anxious or stressed? Do you have difficulties to relax or fall asleep? Yoga can help relax the body and mind, and the below video demonstrates a nice routine that you can practice in the comfort of your own home. As you do each sequence remember to apply deep abdominal breathing.