Monday, January 11, 2010
YOGA - Is it right for you?
A lot of women perform yoga exercises not just to lose weight or maintain proper body weight but also because they want to be healthy emotionally and mentally. Yoga is also known to contribute to the decrease of a number of problems during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. There is research to prove this, but it’s easy to see the physical, mental, and emotional benefits evident on those women who practice yoga.
Yoga Helps You Cope with a Busy Lifestyle
If you are still undecided about yoga, then there are a number of things about it that will help you decide. One of these is its relevance to today’s world, even if it is one of the most ancient practices of all times.
Yoga is considered as the perfect solution that helps women cope with their busy days and the resulting mental and physical stress. This is especially true if they are working moms who need to deal with the pressures of both work and home. Sitting behind a desk or even driving a car for several hours every day would already result in a woman’s having shoulder and back problems that will not only affect their lives at the office but also at home when they are dealing with the family and household chores.
Choosing the Best Yoga Style Helps
Deciding if yoga is really right for you would also require you to choose the yoga style that will fit your lifestyle, personality, and needs. If you are a working mom, your yoga needs might differ from those women who are just working at the office for long hours every day. As such, it is very important to find the perfect teacher or trainer who has the right knowledge about yoga who is not only qualified and accredited but also compassionate and sensitive to what you really need.
Yoga Styles:
1)Vini Yoga. This is a personal practice that could be developed through the incorporation of meditation, proper breathing, and posture as well as prayer and rituals. The amount of all these aspects that could be incorporated into your yoga practice will have to be changed though as a woman and her needs change and develop. Therefore, if you are still a student or a young professional, then the physical aspects of yoga might be more important for you, while older women might focus more on the spiritual, mental, and emotional aspects.
2)Ashtanga Yoga. Also considered as the power yoga, this style is known to be flowing and athletic. Breathing is very important in this yoga style as a woman flows through a series of postures. This is able to generate a lot of sweat and body heat, thus helping women detoxify their bodies.
3)Ananda Yoga. This yoga style makes use of temperate poses. This is gently meditative and perfect for those who would like to practice a yoga style that helps them to look inwards so they can focus on making their emotions better.
Yoga Helps You Cope with a Busy Lifestyle
If you are still undecided about yoga, then there are a number of things about it that will help you decide. One of these is its relevance to today’s world, even if it is one of the most ancient practices of all times.
Yoga is considered as the perfect solution that helps women cope with their busy days and the resulting mental and physical stress. This is especially true if they are working moms who need to deal with the pressures of both work and home. Sitting behind a desk or even driving a car for several hours every day would already result in a woman’s having shoulder and back problems that will not only affect their lives at the office but also at home when they are dealing with the family and household chores.
Choosing the Best Yoga Style Helps
Deciding if yoga is really right for you would also require you to choose the yoga style that will fit your lifestyle, personality, and needs. If you are a working mom, your yoga needs might differ from those women who are just working at the office for long hours every day. As such, it is very important to find the perfect teacher or trainer who has the right knowledge about yoga who is not only qualified and accredited but also compassionate and sensitive to what you really need.
Yoga Styles:
1)Vini Yoga. This is a personal practice that could be developed through the incorporation of meditation, proper breathing, and posture as well as prayer and rituals. The amount of all these aspects that could be incorporated into your yoga practice will have to be changed though as a woman and her needs change and develop. Therefore, if you are still a student or a young professional, then the physical aspects of yoga might be more important for you, while older women might focus more on the spiritual, mental, and emotional aspects.
2)Ashtanga Yoga. Also considered as the power yoga, this style is known to be flowing and athletic. Breathing is very important in this yoga style as a woman flows through a series of postures. This is able to generate a lot of sweat and body heat, thus helping women detoxify their bodies.
3)Ananda Yoga. This yoga style makes use of temperate poses. This is gently meditative and perfect for those who would like to practice a yoga style that helps them to look inwards so they can focus on making their emotions better.
Saturday, March 03, 2007
HAPPY HOLI
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Smiles n Laughs
Making someone laugh is a great art. We always like to be with a person who is cheerful and makes the surrounding lively. Its not so easy to get a smile on someone’s face. I have a friend with a fabulous sense of humor and not too many people have this rare gift!!
Life is too short to live. We always cherish the happy moments. Just think for giggles, smiles and laughter you earlier had….the very thought will give a pleasant feel. A laughter from the heart is the best remedy of any kind of stress….nowadays laughter clubs are getting popular….So never be miser for giving a Kodak smile and laugh whole heartedly whenever you get a chance… It’s a good exercise for facial muscles as well as it keeps the temper cool and relax in hectic and busy schedules!!
Thursday, November 09, 2006
ART OF LIVING
Last few days I was busy with office and art of living course after office. I finished my part 1 course from Art of living. Art Of Living is a NGO founded by Shri Shri Ravishankar. It has got its presence all over the world in 144 countries.
Initially three hour class was looking long after office but I was wrong as the classes proved to be very relaxing and enlightening. The Sudarshan kriya which is invented by Shri Shri is miraculous if one continues to practice that regularly. The course pays attention on our breath. Breathing is an important element for surviving but least to be thought of. Researches have proved that Sudarshan kriya and the accompanying practices (SK & P) enhance health, well-being, and peace of mind.
Apart from Kriya and yoga, sense of belongingness is inculcated. There are many conflicts happening on the name of religion, ethnicity. It is deteriorating the human values. We are one world, one family. The feeling of belongingness cultivates love, understanding, cooperation...these human values are the foundation of social order, justice and progress.
Any one who has attended this course will understand that teachings are same but the technique & approach is different. On the whole the course opens our eyes, mind and heart to how much more meaningful and complete our lives can be and makes us feel happy, peaceful and contented from with in and from the surroundings.
Initially three hour class was looking long after office but I was wrong as the classes proved to be very relaxing and enlightening. The Sudarshan kriya which is invented by Shri Shri is miraculous if one continues to practice that regularly. The course pays attention on our breath. Breathing is an important element for surviving but least to be thought of. Researches have proved that Sudarshan kriya and the accompanying practices (SK & P) enhance health, well-being, and peace of mind.
Apart from Kriya and yoga, sense of belongingness is inculcated. There are many conflicts happening on the name of religion, ethnicity. It is deteriorating the human values. We are one world, one family. The feeling of belongingness cultivates love, understanding, cooperation...these human values are the foundation of social order, justice and progress.
Any one who has attended this course will understand that teachings are same but the technique & approach is different. On the whole the course opens our eyes, mind and heart to how much more meaningful and complete our lives can be and makes us feel happy, peaceful and contented from with in and from the surroundings.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
My Diwali-2006
Diwali is the festival of light, happiness, fireworks, sweets..
I always miss my home the most on diwali as I did not get the chance of being with my family on past few diwalis..I had to face the same state on this diwali also!! This time I had decided to enjoy the festival with full zest and to stay in high spirits..
As usual,It was a working day here. I thought of taking a half day off which I do on the Indian festivals. I was please to know that my Thai Boss knew about diwali as it is some what similar to a Thai festival Loykrotong (festival of light) which is not as grand as diwali. I was overwhelmed when I got the full day leave.
Early morning on diwali I received a call from parents wishing me and asking about office, they were also please to know that I got a day off...next two hours went on online chat to them, discussing about diwali plans and messaging everyone for the festival.
After the chat I started my day with cleaning my apartment to get the feel of 'Diwali ki Safai' which although was very late but hardly took an hour to get over. Noon was approaching and I had an invitation from an Indian family to attend the diwali pooja at their place in afternoon. I took out the new salwar kameez from my wardrobe which was sent recently from India. I dressed up myself in new outfit and accessories - bangles, earrings , necklace and bindi. I got a special feeling..I adored myself as I glanced in mirror I was looking a princess!!
I attended the diwali poojan which was a formal one with punditji enchanting the hymns and all aartis to please Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshami.The deities were offered many types of sweets, milk, curd and fruits. All this was distributed later as prasad. The Pooja lasted for two hours. I had a nice feast and a got lovely present.
At dusk, I was back home. I lit some candles and did pooja with my brother in my own little way. In between I was getting phone calls from family and friends. It gave me tremendous pleasure to wish and get the good wishes.
As preplanned I went out for a dinner to have authentic Indian cuisine where my friends also joined me. None of us is an expert to cook for a feast. So we decided to go for an Indian restaurant. Although the bookings was not made but there was enough space to accommodate nine people. It was a delight for us as our Christian and Muslim friends also joined and were equally enthusiastic on the festival. Our table was full of varied dishes from Biryani to Kadai Paneer, from Butter naan to Bhatura. Every one enjoyed the Jalebis which arrived surprisingly as a complementary on Diwali. While chatting to the friends, I realized that all were sailing in the same boat and although all were far away from their families yet everyone was cheerful while sharing their joys and good wishes with each other. The only missing part was fireworks which were played in limited areas and we couldn't got there.
When I went to the bed, I was satisfied the way I had celebrated my diwali. Festivals are special as they get so much of delight, pleasure, good spirits and positive energy with them. They know no boundaries, the special feelings should come from within self and these are reflected outside in the form of joys and goodness.
Friday, October 13, 2006
LIFE
Life is a riddle, a mystery. We do not know what is going to happen next...Sometimes its a joyous ride but at times it becomes a journey of miseries.....What is life..where are we upto....what will be the end....often these questions puzzle me.....A big question mark....Life is a mix bag of emotions, hopes, desires, success, failures, ups and downs!!! every one has to live his share of life.....cheerfull or moron depends on person to person and also the situations he is surrounded with!!
Life is a precious gift....In all thick and thins we shall never forget to thank Lord almighty for showering His blessings and providing us wonderful life...we are the puppets He is the magician... we are the artists He is the writer.
Life is a question and also its answer.
Life is a precious gift....In all thick and thins we shall never forget to thank Lord almighty for showering His blessings and providing us wonderful life...we are the puppets He is the magician... we are the artists He is the writer.
Life is a question and also its answer.
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Pains and Gains
I remember that moment at Chennai airport, midnight, when I was about to part from my parents for unknown period...tears were about to roll but I stopped them with faint smile on my face... Same was the case with them , after checking in..I sobbed!!As a saying goes "no pains no gains" but the pain of missing dear ones is indeed tough. Tough are the times when has to work or study on festivals like Diwali or Holi without having any air of that, or else taking half day off and attending Poojans at Indian family.. it infact enhances an intense feeling of attending home festivities. Tough are the times when didn’t know from where to purchase color on Holi and used turmeric powder instead, to mark the festival.Missing all the roadside chaats, panipuris, goodies. Miss watching Hindi movies on big screen. Miss the neighborhoods where you can enter anytime and chitchat.Miss the warm, cozy feeling of home.
I also remember the day when I landed at Jaipur almost after one and half years , again my parents were there to receive but was utterly surprised to see as they were not looking the same, gray hair had increased with some wrinkles on the skin, they got aged !!! My home town was almost the same except increase in more vehicles on roads. I also got to know about granny’s sickness, the demise of few of family and known during my absence. I wondered it was never told to me but the celebrations, marriages, merry makings were well informed.Gains encourage to face and live the life. There is always a satisfaction of becoming a better and self dependent person. Lord has showered me with his blessings. Most important, I inculcated a thinking of staying optimistic. Still awaiting to get back sweet home and spending quality time with dear ones before heading towards next step.
Life is beautiful ...take it the way it comes!!
I also remember the day when I landed at Jaipur almost after one and half years , again my parents were there to receive but was utterly surprised to see as they were not looking the same, gray hair had increased with some wrinkles on the skin, they got aged !!! My home town was almost the same except increase in more vehicles on roads. I also got to know about granny’s sickness, the demise of few of family and known during my absence. I wondered it was never told to me but the celebrations, marriages, merry makings were well informed.Gains encourage to face and live the life. There is always a satisfaction of becoming a better and self dependent person. Lord has showered me with his blessings. Most important, I inculcated a thinking of staying optimistic. Still awaiting to get back sweet home and spending quality time with dear ones before heading towards next step.
Life is beautiful ...take it the way it comes!!
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