Dhauti/धौती

Dhauti/धौती

Dhauti is very important in Hatha Yoga, because these children purify the internal organs of the body.

This sport is played in different ways. But today we are going to learn two simple methods as follows, वामन धौती (कुंजवाल क्रिया)/Vaman Dhauti (Kunjwal Kriya) and वारिसार धौति(शंखप्रक्षालन)/Warisar Dhauti (Conch Washing).

 

वामन धौती (कुंजवाल क्रिया)/Vaman Dhauti (Kunjwal Kriya)

 In 2 liters of lukewarm water Add 3-4 teaspoons of salt and mix well. Then drink 6-8 glasses of water quickly. Now start vomiting, immediately bend down from the waist and press the middle 3 fingers in the mouth up to the inside of the tongue. Immediately vomiting and water will come out. Continue this action until all the water comes out.

 

Note: - This action must be done once a week in the morning, on an empty stomach. Nails should be trimmed. High blood pressure, intestinal ulcers, heart disease and pregnant women should not do this action.

 

Advantages: -

1.) Stomach impurities, bile, amla and gas are removed.

2.) Curative for diseases like indigestion, cold.

3.) Strengthens the digestive system.

 

 

वारिसार धौति(शंखप्रक्षालन)/Warisar Dhauti (Conch Washing): - This is a great way to clean the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus.

Mix a handful of salt in lukewarm water to drink half a body. Then drink 2-3 glasses of water calmly.

Then do the next 5 asanas in 8 cycles each,

   Tadasana / तडसाना

 

      Tiryakasana/तिर्यकासन

 

   Kati-chakrasana/कटि-चक्रासन

 

     Bhujangasana/भुजंगासन

 

   Udar-karanasana/उदर-करनासन

 

 

 

These postures relax the muscles of the intestines and anus and as a result the piglets expel impurities from the entire system.

This should be done in a repetitive manner until only water comes out through the anus.

Note: - This action should be done once in 2-3 months after completing the copy ritual. This exercise causes a lot of fatigue, so after completing this action, breathe for at least 40-60 minutes. After this action, light meal should be taken for 60 minutes. Do not do this if you have stomach or intestinal ulcer. In case of blood pressure and urinary disorders, this action should be done under the guidance of an experienced teacher.

* It is safer and more beneficial to do this under the supervision of an experienced teacher.

Advantages: -

1.) The organs in the five senses become strong and efficient.

2.) Panacea for chronic constipation, constipation, gas and other digestive ailments.

3.) Kriya is a loan remedy for diabetes.

 

Thus completing the second chapter of body-purification, we will see tomorrow the next action " नौली/Nauli".

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Shatkarma - Yogic Purification(षट्कर्म-यौगिक शुद्धीकरण )

Shatkarma - Yogic Purification(षट्कर्म-यौगिक शुद्धीकरण )

There are many causes of toxins in our body. If this impurity is ignored, thirteen yoga and pranayama will not give the expected benefits; That is why it is important to detoxify and purify the body before starting yoga, pranayama and meditation.

To purify the body, Yoga has prescribed six purifying practices, which are as follows,

Neti, Dhauti, Nauli Basti, Tratak and Kapalbhati.(नेती, धौती, नौली बस्ती, त्राटक & कपाळभाती)

For the next six days from today we will learn these six actions one by one.

Day-1

Neti (नेती)

In this action Jalneti is performed. A special type of chambu is used for water neti, it is called neti chambu. This action should be done in the morning.

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt in 1/2 liter of water and bring to boil. Wait until the water is warm and then fill the pan. Then bend slightly and apply water continuously to the right and left nostrils alternately and draw water from the other nostril. This action should be repeated 10-15 times and finally sneeze and remove the remaining water from the nose.

Note: -

1.)  If any water comes in the mouth while doing this action, spit it out.

2.)  It is natural to have runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes in the first few days; But after a few days it became a habit.

Benefits: -

1.     Keeps nose clean.

2.     The tips of the optic nerves in the nose become efficient.

3.     It is an excellent remedy for cold, sinus pain, headache, migraine.

4.     It is easy to do pranayama by doing jalneti.

 

So let's start with “Jalneti” from tomorrow, because “Jalneti” is the beginning for the next action "Dhauti".

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Ashtanga Yoga (अष्टांग योग)

Ashtanga Yoga (अष्टांग योग)

Doing yoga without following Ashtanga yoga is just hard work from which nothing is achieved.

Ashtanga Yoga is the process of purification of body, mind and soul.

The ancient sages have suggested a simple 8 limbs, they are as follows,

1.) Yama: - Yama means restraint. Sages have recited a total of 5 Yamas, “Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha”.

2.) Niyam (Rules): - According to sages, a total of 5 rules should be followed, ”defecation, contentment, penance, self-study and worship”.

3.) Asana: - This is the position that gives stability and happiness to the body and mind.

4.) Pranayama: - Pranayama means to control prana / prana-vayu i.e. prana-shakti. This rule is in a way an internal Dhowti krida.

5.) Pratyahar (Withdrawal): - The stage at which the senses become introverted is called pratyahar. This makes the mind calm and stable.

6.) Dharana: - The concentration of the mind is called Dharana. This state allows the calm mind to concentrate in a specific place. For example: - Tratak.

7.) Meditation: - The next stage of holding is meditation. In this state, Rajas and Tamas defects in the mind are destroyed.

8.) Samadhi: - The perimeter of meditation and the final state of Ashtanga is called as Samadhi.

Below is the chart describes Ashtanga Yoga,

Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi Tripura is called Samyam; So Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama and Pratyahara are called Bahirang Yoga.

Bahirang yoga leads to mental and physical health; So mastering Ashtanga Yoga brings more and lasting benefits.

 

Yoga is desirable to rely on Astanga Yoga and Shatkarma shuddhikriya(Purification).

In the next article we will learn about Yogik Shuddhikriya i.e. Shatkarma Yoga.

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Yoga Ek Shubharambh

Yoga Ek Shubharambh

 Yoga is the act of keeping the inner and outer parts of the body healthy. Unless the internal and external parts of the body are healthy, your body cannot function properly. Because the body and the mind are intertwined. If we ignore anyone of these other will get effected. 

 The excrement and deformities caused by daily movement of the body and daily diet are excreted in 7 ways: - Left-right nostrils, left-right eye, left-right ear, mouth, anus, genitals and skin. Deformities in our body can cause many diseases if these are not absorbed adequately and regularly in these 7 ways. Yoga helps to keep these 7 pathways working perfectly.

 Before starting Yoga we need to know some Importance/Benefits, Instruction & Types, which will be more easier & helpful to learn.

Importance/Benefits: -

Here are some ways to make yoga more effective than other forms of exercise:

1.) Exercises do not give proper internal organs; But yoga gives adequate exercise to the whole body and also to the internal organs.

2.) Yoga requires minimal space and equipment.

3.) Other exercise methods require a partner, but yoga can be done alone.

4.) Yoga controls the mind and senses.

5.) Yoga boosts the body's immune system and makes the body disease free.

6.) The body becomes flexible and energetic.

7.) Yoga and pranayama increase circulatory power, which purifies the blood to a great extent.

8.) Yoga is a non-violent sport, that is, it does not waste energy due to which does not feel tired.

9.) Doing yoga gives peace of mind and develops intellect.

10.) Regular yoga and pranayama cures many incurable diseases.

 

Instructions: -

To get the most out of yoga, follow the instructions below.

1.) Yoga should be done every morning after ritual and after bathing in lukewarm water.

2.) The place to do yoga should be quiet, clean and flat.

3.) Clothes should be loose.

4.) While doing asanas, concentrate on the breathing and the part of the body under pressure.

5.) Shraavana must be done before and while starting the asanas. (This posture helps the mind to concentrate.)

6.) To take the guidance of knowledgeable practitioners by practicing yoga first.

7.) A light diet keeps the body light, which helps in doing asanas.

8.) When the body is diseased, women should do asanas for 3 months after menstruation and during menstruation.

9.) Gradually increase the number of seats and rotation.

10.) Even if a complete vegetarian diet is not necessary, as much vegetarianism as possible helps to lighten your body and concentrate your mind.

 

Classification: -

Some of the yoga asana articles I have read mention the following types,

1.) Seating position.

2.) Sleeping position (Lying on your stomach and sleeping on your back)

3.) hastaasana (on hand for position)

4.) Pagaasana (on leg for position)

5.) Shirshasana (on the head for position).

 

In this blog series I am going to familiar you with some of yogic shuddhi kriya & yoga asana positions.

 

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