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| YOGA |
| Yoga today and was always a subject of great knowledge and interest for people all over the world. People from every walk of life are becoming aware of the various benefits that Yoga offers to mankind. However, majority of the people are just aware of the physical effects of Yoga in maintaining good health and they consider Yoga to be an exercise form. Yoga is not an exercise. Yoga is not only concerned with the physical body but it is also and more evidently concerned with the mind and soul. One must remember and also spread the awareness that - Yoga is a science which leads you to "Self Realisation" which is the ultimate aim of Yoga. Thus Yoga is a harmonious integration of the total personality of an individual - physical, mental, emotional, moral, social and spiritual. Today this ancient science is receiving an overwhelming recognition all over the world. Mehernaaz adds "In my fifteen years of experience in the fitness industry I realised that people are very stressed and irritable which leads to their ill mental health and in turn also their physical health deteriorates. I wanted to help these people. Thus my interest arose in the science of Yoga which was a very remarkable and changing experience in my life. There have been many challenges like discipline, thoughts and questions which have lead to positive changes in my personality. Also I discovered the fact that Yoga is a science which leads to self realisation which brought about great insight and interest. I notice many people running helter - skelter and frustrated with many physical and mental aspects of their lives. Many have forgotten what truth, non - violence, non - stealing are. Most people are unsatisfied and many have negative thoughts and emotions. Through self study and relaxation techniques in Yoga one can bring about positive changes in their lives." |
| Mehernaaz and her team teach : |
| Yamas: It is recommended by Sage Patanjali which is in the form of rules to be observed in the society. These are in the form of self restraint. Niyamas: Sage Patanjali has also recommended self discipline to be practised for developing personal qualities. Asanas: Hatha Yoga has recommended many Asanas which are defined as psycho-somatic postures which help to keep the body and mind relaxed. Pranayamas: This method of disciplined Yogic breathing helps to control the breathing and through this one can make the mind - steady and calm. Dharana: It is the fixation of the mind on a limited area of an object. This helps to improve concentration. Dhyana or Meditation: Continuation of one pointedness of the mind on one object in an unbroken flow. Helps to calm and steady the mind. Shuddhi Kriyas: These are cleansing processes which help to cleans the internal parts of the body in order to balance the kapha (phlegm) and pitta (acidity) in the body. Due to poor diets and pollution many people suffer from digestive problems, sinuses and cough and colds. Shuddhi kriyas help individuals with sinuses, cough, regular colds, acidity problems, digestive and excretory problems, clearing the nasal passage and thus enhancing breathing capacity. |
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