Eternal India Encyclopedia

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Ancient Concepts, Sciences & Systems

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)

7. Om Hiranya Garbhaya namaha

1. Om Mitrayanamaha

8. Om Marichaye namaha

2. Om Ravaye namaha

9. Om Aadityaaya namaha

3. Om Suryaya namaha

10. Om Savitre namaha

4. Om Bhaanave namaha

11. Om Arkaaya namaha

5. Om Khagaya namaha

12. Om Bhaskaraaya namaha

6. Om Pooshne namaha

A S A NA S

1. ARDHA KATI CAKRASANA (Lateral Arch posture)

PADMASANA ( Lotus posture) Benefits ; The erect spine and the

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Benefits : This gives a good backward bending to the spine and helps in keeping it flexible and healthy. It also improves the liver function.

symmetrical posture help in bringing stability to mind. Reduces the fat around the thigh. ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA (The half-twist posture) Benefits : All the spinal nerves are toned up. Makes the spine elastic. Helps to cure constipation 6.

2. TRIKONASANA

(Triangle posture) Benefits : Strengthens the calf and thigh muscles; removes back- pain and corrects hunch-back, useful in correcting flat-foot

MAKARASANA

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(Crocodile posture)

Benefits : This relaxation posture is useful for many ail- ments caused by tensions like high B.P. insomnia etc.

SUPTA-VAJRASANA (The supine vajrasana) Benefits : Activates and tones up the large group of

DHANURASANA (Bow posture)

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Benefits : Removes gastrointesti- nal disorders; digestion improves.

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.

Helps in slimming the body and abdo- men. A good stimulating posture for the back and limbs.

4. PASCHIMATANASANA

9. SARVANGASANA - (Stand-on-shoulder posture)

(Posterior stretching)

Benefits : Pascimatanasana stimulates the nerves of the spi- nal column through extreme flex-

Benefits : Maintains the thyroid healthy which in turn keeps the body healthy. Beneficiallv influences the pelvic organs.

ing of spine. Fat in the abdomen is reduced. Other abdominal or- gans like liver, pancreas and intestines are also rendered active.