Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but also the individual as a whole. The emphasis is on prevention of bodily ailments and not just curing them. There are no distressing side effects and it has, today, become an internationally acclaimed form of healing, rejuvenation and healthy living. Ayurveda advises to carefully choose food suitable to one's constitution and the season, so that body can heal itself. Beauty, in the other fields, may emphasize on the way we look and the qualities we possess. But Ayurveda delves deeper. Ayurveda does not see beauty as a cosmetic affair. Ayurveda calls for self care and also development of positive routines and rituals that will help bring out the best in us.
Massage is the most indispensable part while treating varied ailments in ayurveda, works on both physical and mental levels. It transmits a life-giving energy that assists all the systems of the body to repair and renew themselves. Ayurvedic massage practitioners concentrate on the subtle energy points that respond to the gentle physical manipulation and work with the needs of different body types. Here are few of the different types of ayurvedic massages.
The term 'leadership' is commonly perceived as a power to lead others.
But this power is sheer positional leadership. True leadership is more than just an authority over others; it is a responsibility to bring out the best in others to accomplish the task. The focus of the leader is 'Let's do it' than 'Do it'. The leader develops the leadership in others.
WHO CAN BE A LEADER?
Every one who has the desire and the will power to be a leader can become an effective leader. Kindle the desire and nothing can stop you from becoming a leader in life. Believe in yourself!!!
Looking at the life of the great leaders like Gandhi, Hitler, Napoleon we find many characteristics which are common among them like the degree of their influence on others, clarity of vision etc. These are the leadership traits which can be acquired by continual practice and self improvement.
Nature is healthy, benevolent and in tune with living beings. It does not threaten man's existence but to reach godhead here in this life only. For when we lose touch with nature we lose touch with our existence.
Mr. Arun Sharma woke up to the sound of his alarm clock screeching, turned on the television for the latest news, brushed his teeth with an electric toothbrush, warmed his breakfast in the microwave, slipped into the car and parked it at the metro train station. He used the escalators to reach the ticket window and as he bought the ticket, he was informed by the electronically preprogrammed voice that the train would be arriving punctually in 1 minute, and after he boarded the centrally air-conditioned train, he checked his schedule on his laptop while talking on the mobile phone. Finally, when he reached his destination, he exited the train station by slipping the ticket in to an electronic barrier and chose to walk the remaining distance to his office. Phew!! Let this be noted, all this use of technology occurred before 9 AM. Times have surely changed.
If God is everywhere then why God allows violent acts. Why can’t God stop it?
Mind is a tool and if one knows how to use it then it can be of help to you in many ways. On the contrary, if one does not know how to use this tool then your own mind becomes devil and can make you suffer. Learn and understand the intricacies of mind, its way of working; learn the art of meditation and you will live in great peace and comfort as any one who meditates grows in more than one way.
God is omnipresent, and manifests Himself in all aspects; in you, in me, in nature, and just everywhere. Please understand that there is nothing but God. The uncountable variety of creatures that we see have all come out of the beejam, that is, the Lord, Nature being the Mother and, God the Father.
Varanasi's prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. Mark Twain, the English author who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Benaras, once wrote: "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together".
The city of Varanasi is situated on the west bank of the holiest of all Indian rivers, the Ganga. The relationship between the sacred river and the city is the essence of Varanasi – ‘the land of sacred light’. City of many names, it was first known as Kashi, the city of light. The word ‘Kashi’ originated from the word ‘Kas’ which means to shine. Steeped in tradition and mythological legacy, Kashi is the ‘original ground ‘created by Shiva and Parvati, upon which they stood at the beginning of time.
The city was officially renamed in 1956 as Varanasi, a name from antiquity. Varanasi is the microcosm of Hinduism, a city of traditional classical culture, glorified by myth and legend and sanctified by religion; it has always attracted a large number of pilgrims and worshippers from time immemorial. To be in Varanasi is an experience in itself…an experience in self-discovery…an eternal oneness of the body and soul.
One of the best things that classical dance teaches is to manage time efficiently. The training in tala (rhythm) is all about time management and how to prepare oneself to keep to the beat. Since one has been trained all one's life in this, it has become second nature to me to manage my time efficiently and I am able to do different things - professional, family and fun - just by planning schedules efficiently.
Geeta Chandran is synonymous with the Indian classical dance
The most distinguishing feature of Indian cuisine is the
use of spices. They are derived from the roots, bark, buds and fruit of plants, and are excellent antioxidants. They also contain
phytonutrients, which may prevent the mutation
on healthy cells into cancerous cells.
These Indian vegetarian recipes from the treasure of a well known cook book author, Nita Mehta will add spice to your cooking and help you stay healthy.
Serve your loved ones with these healthy and delicious food. Come along with Nita Mehta and soul curry and try these: Cornflakes Chaat, Dhingri Matar, Paneer in Red Gravy, Mushroom Croustades
While practicing yoga in winter it is advisable to practice indoor yoga with proper warm up.
To have good heath, lots of energy and a calm mind, we should honor our body by working in rhythm with nature.
Winter is upon us but does that give you the excuse to stay at home for the next two months? Certainly not, especially if you want to stay in good health and maintain your shape. Winter normally ushers one into physical discomforts like cold, fever, sometimes even depression also; your body increases its fat reserves as a protection against the cold.
In winter, beginner or an intermediate practitioner should practice dynamic yoga, meaning instead of holding a pose for few seconds, one should practice each Shuksham vayama and Asana 2 to 5 times continuously.
Lets practice:
CHEST BREATHING
SPINE EXERCISE
SHIATSU THERAPY
SURYA MUDRA
LINGAM MUDRA
SURYA BHEDI PRAYAMAMA
and follow some Tips To Stay Healthy
WITH THE ONSET OF COOLER TEMPERATURES THERE COMES A NEW SET OF HAIR CARE DEMANDS. WE BRING YOU THIS YEAR'S STAPLE HAIR CARE THAT MAKES THEM LOOK RAVISHING. By Shahnaz Husain
During winter, when the weather is cold and dry, the hair really suffers. This is the time of year when we like to sit outside and enjoy the warm sunshine. We use hot water for bathing and washing the hair. These things can actually dry out the hair. For one thing, the hair and scalp lose moisture to the atmosphere, due to lack of humidity. Both sun-exposure and hot water also cause dryness. The hair becomes dry and difficult to manage. It can also develop problems like split ends.
A conditioner helps to give the hair protection and body. A good conditioner works by coating the hair. This adds thickness, strength and body to the hair. Conditioners can contain protein and oils. Some ingredients, like henna, are conditioners too, as they have the ability to coat the hair.
When a tension-ridden man is unable to sleep, whatever restorative job, whatever blissfulness sleep was to induce, doesn't occur. Then the body begins to rebel and say, 'No, this won't do! I refuse to clean up your blood. You don't provide me with enough energy.'
Sleep nourishes the body; replenishes it, energizes it. Deep sleep has a healing effect on the body. Because of good sleep, our body stays healthy. When you drop down on the bed dog-tired, nature energizes your body through sleep. Your pranamaya kosha is nourished and your capacity to breathe improves considerably. It’s this pranashakti that takes away all your fatigue and in the morning when you get up, you feel as fresh as a daisy.
Even missing a few hours of sleep can have an effect. It accumulates over time and it is estimated that a sleep debt of ten hours or more will affect performance. But there’s no need to overdo it. Doctors discovered that sleeping for nine or more hours a night is not necessarily beneficial. Just like having that second slice of cake, or finishing the packet of biscuits, oversleeping is another manifestation of our inherent greed! Stick to the recommended 7 – 8 hours.
Scrub all
fruits and vegetables with plain water
(even if you plan on
peeling them) to
remove any
pesticide residue or dirt.
Wash all fruits,
before eating to
avoid carrying
contamiants from
the rind to the knife
to the inside of the fruit.
Remove the outer
leaves of leafy greens,
such as
spinach or lettuce.
We consume dangerous pollutants in our food everyday. Some pollutants can initiate disease and weaken the brain. Other pollutants can weaken the immune system that is the main defense against bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
Pollutants in the soil, such as lead, mercury and arsenic are drawn up through the roots and become part of the plant. The soil becomes polluted when air pollutants fall to the ground as particles or dissolved in rain or when polluted fertilizer is spread on fields. (Some fertilizers contain polluted ash from coal fired power plants and/or toxic materials from sewage plants).Crops also become polluted when farmers apply dangerous chemicals that remain on or in the food when eaten.
In this modern world that we live in, full of medicinal remedies and medical breakthroughs, who would ever dream that something as simple as laughter could induce such amazing benefits to our health that could even rival highly scientific compounds found in drugs of today?
Life can sometimes be serious and tiring but a good and hearty laugh is not only welcome by the people around you but also by your mind, body and soul.
Scientific evidence on the effectiveness of humor as a therapy is overwhelming. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze. A healthy sense of humor is related to being able to laugh at oneself.
We usually keep popping in pills to get rid of our usual ailments but never think that a thing as simple as laughter can significantly contribute to cure various diseases with our own healing system.
An enthusiastic laugh can help to reduce stress, maintain the right blood pressure, elevate mood, boost immune system, improve brain functioning, protects the heart, fosters instant relaxation, and the list is inexhaustible.
For some people laughter is a serious business because they literally believe in the adage ”laughter is the best medicine.”
LISTEN TO YOUR INNER VOICE
BE THE MASTER OF YOUR THOUGHTS
EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF EVERY MOMENT
Our soul yearns for freedom. It is its very essence. That is why, perhaps, so much emphasis has been laid on this aspect, even in our socio-political environment. Whenever we want to punish someone, we tend to curtail his freedom at various levels. The freedom of movement is what comes first in our mind at a grosser level. Our social values and the whole framework of law are based on the premise of curtailment of freedom through various rules and regulations.
Let us understand the essential meaning of freedom. There are two prepositions which can be attached to the word ‘freedom’. These are ‘freedom of’ and ‘freedom from’. The first one is associated with our rights e.g. freedom of movement, freedom of speech, freedom of expression and so on. These are all very well enshrined in our constitution. Here, we are only discussing about the later aspect i.e. ‘freedom from’.
Did you ever wonder that the congregation of people shouting and cheering in the music concerts, fashion shows, or cricket matches is chanting? Yes, it is the mass glorification of a person or team that creates an electrifying ambience, giving incredible pleasure to the large group of people. When we apply the same principle of this materialistic chanting in the spiritual realm, it evokes everlasting joy, happiness, peace and harmony.
Chanting, the glorification of God through His names, is one of the ancient and universal practices of meditation. It is an excellent way to raise body, mind and spirit towards higher self. The vibrations emanating from repeating the name of God still the mind, dissolve worries, and purify the heart; it cleanses the heart of all the dust accumulated for years.
People in a hypnotic state are very aware of what is happening around them, but they do not care to judge. Their ability to judge or analyze is temporally suspended, as the conscious mind which is responsible for judging and analyzing is relaxed into the background.
Hypnosis is used to modify or change a person’s behavior
Rumi's words are: `Empty yourself from within -- like a ney -- so that, just as the Prophet kept his lips on one end of the ney and the Almighty's songs began coming out from the other end, similarly, the ney of your heart be emptied of vanity, His songs begin echoing'. There is pain, suffering and appeal, like in a `sigh!' in Zikr.
It was this Rumi who taught a new way of performing Zikr. Zikr that is performed in the standing position! Zikr, in which, for the first time music was used within the four walls of Islam.
The way Zikr is done is really nice. Eight to ten people stand in a close circle. Keeping one hand on the other, they place it loosely near the stomach. Now, why in this circular manner? The ney is round; our backbone is also round. So, they stand in a circle and recite the mantra. When they speak deeply, all their energies keep getting collected at one place.
The most beautiful part is when, during the Zikr of Hayee, the sheikh picks up the duf (tambourine) and goes into the center of the circle. He keeps playing his duf and the sound of `Hayee’ carries on with it.
