yoga – Astrologer Vinayak Bhaatt | Authentic Astrologer In India http://vedicgrace.in Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:55:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 Surya Namaskar / Sun Salutation http://vedicgrace.in/surya-namaskar-sun-salutation/ http://vedicgrace.in/surya-namaskar-sun-salutation/#respond Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:15:50 +0000 http://vedicgrace.in/?p=256 Surya Namaskar / Sun Salutation  Toward off the malefic effects of Sun, Surya Namaskar in 12 poses should be performed at least five times daily. While performing this yogic exercise, the relevant mantras should be uttered for each posture as mentioned below. After Surya namaskar shavasan should be performed for about five minutes. The twelve mantras ...

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Surya Namaskar / Sun Salutation 

Toward off the malefic effects of Sun, Surya Namaskar in 12 poses should be performed at least five times daily. While performing this yogic exercise, the relevant mantras should be uttered for each posture as mentioned below. After Surya namaskar shavasan should be performed for about five minutes. The twelve mantras are as under :-

Surya Namaskar Mantra:

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||Steps of surya namaskar||

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Step I: Stand facing the Sun with both feet touching each other. Inhale and maintain the position as shown in figure I in standing position with hands joined together near to chest, feet together and toes touching each other. Now recite the first mantra in correct metre.
Step II: Inhale and raise the arms upward. Slowly bend backward, stretching arms above the head by holding the breath.
Step III: Exhale slowly and bend forward, touching the ground in line with the toes until the hands are in line with the feets, head touching the knees. Don’t bend knees while performing the third step. At first you may find it difficult to attain the ideal position but try to bend as much as possible without bending in knees.
Dos
– While exhaling bend forward by the waist.
-Try to touch the forehead to the knees.
– Relax the neck.
Don’ts
– Do not bend the knees.
– Do not keep the neck tense.
Step IV: Raise the head. Inhale and move the left leg back away from the body in a wide backward step keeping the left toes on the floor. Keep the hands and feet firmly on the ground, with the left foot between the hands. Press the waist downwards arid raise the neck, stretch the chest forward and push shoulders backwards. Keep the right leg and both the hands in the same position. Keep the right leg folded.
Dos
– The knee of the right leg should be bent
The knee of the left leg should touch the ground
– Drop the waist/ hips towards the ground but do not touch it.
– Gaze in upward direction and keep both arms straight
Don’ts
– Do not bend the neck forward. – Do not bend the elbows.
Step V: While exhaling, bring the right foot together with the left. Keep anus straight, raise the hips and align the head with the arms, forming an upward arch. Hold the breath and raise the knee of left leg.
Dos
– Take the right leg hack and place it beside the left leg, keeping the toes erect.
– Keep the body in arch position.
-Keep the arms straight.
-Gaze downwards.
Don’ts
-Do not bend the arms
– Do not drop the hips/waist towards the floor
-Do not bend the knees
Step VI: Exhale and lower the body to the floor until the feet, knees, hands, chest, and forehead are touching the ground. Since only eight parts rest on the ground, it is called ‘Ashtanga’ position.
Dos
– Bring the body towards the floor placing the parts on the floor: Toes, knees, chest, palms, and forehead
– Keep the hands close to the body, next to the shoulders
-Keep the elbows pointed to the sky and close in to the body
Don’ts
– Do not touch the thighs, hips, waist or abdomen to the floor
– Do not touch the chin to the floor
– Do not let the elbows fall away from the body
Step VII: Inhale and slowly raise the head and bend backward as much as possible, bending the spine to the maximum (as in the naga-asana). Push the neck backwards and site upwards.
Dos
-Push the upper body upwards so that the arms are straight
-Keep the fingers pointed forwards, palms on the ground, and thumbs at 90 degree angle
-Open the chest, pull the shoulders downwards
-Drop the head and neck backwards and gaze upwards towards the sky
-Keep the heels, legs and knees together
-Keep the toes erect
Don’ts
-Do not let the legs or heels be apart
-Do not bend the elbows
-Do not hunch the shoulders towards the ears.
Step VIII: While exhaling, bring the left foot together with the right. Keep arms straight, raise the hips and align the head with the arms, forming an upward arch. Hold the breath, bend the neck downwards and press the chin in the throat, push the body backwards and touch the heels on the ground, raise the waist upwards, do not move the palms on the floor.
Dos
– Push the body upward so the buttocks and waist are raised into the air, leaving the body in an arch position
-Take the head and chin towards the chest
-Try to touch the heels to the floor
Don’ts
-Do not bend the legs in the knees
– Do not bend the arms
Step IX: Inhale and move the right leg back away from the body in a wide backward step. Keep the hands and feet firmly on the ground, with the left foot between the hands. Raise the head. Hold the breath, bring the right leg in the front and place it in between the hands but instead of left leg in the front here take right leg and place left leg in the back with left knee and toes on the ground.
Dos
Take the right leg forward and place it between the hands
The knee of the right leg will be bent
The knee of the left leg should touch the ground
Drop the waist/ hips towards the floor
Gaze is upwards, both arms are straight
Don’ts
Do not bend the neck forward.
Do not bend the elbows.
Step X: Exhale slowly bending forward, touching the ground until the hands are in line with the feet and head touching knees. Exhale and bring the left leg forwards and place it in between both the arms.
Dos
Take the left leg forward and place it beside the right.
Palms touching the ground, fingers pointing forward, thumbs at 90 degree angle
Legs straight
Fry to touch the forehead to the knees
Relax the neck
Don’ts
Do not bend the knees.
Do not keep the neck tense.
Step XI: Inhale and raise the aims upward. Slowly bend backward, stretching arms above the head.
Step XII: Stand facing the direction of the sun with both feet touching. Bring the hands together, palm-to-palm, at the heart.
Other points to remember: – The articles for donation of Sun are Ruby, wheat, jaggery, Gold, Red Sandal, Red flowers etc. Classics are of the view that those persons who are not in a position of wearing the gems of Sun, which are very costly, may wear root of Bel which is not matured enough as a substitute.

 

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Mantra and Yoga / Yoga / Collection of Yoga Mantras / Mantra , Yoga & Health / Mantra Yoga Sadhana http://vedicgrace.in/mantra-and-yoga-yoga-collection-of-yoga-mantras-mantra-yoga-health-mantra-yoga-sadhana/ http://vedicgrace.in/mantra-and-yoga-yoga-collection-of-yoga-mantras-mantra-yoga-health-mantra-yoga-sadhana/#respond Tue, 05 Jan 2016 08:07:01 +0000 http://vedicgrace.in/?p=127 Mantra and Yoga | Yoga | Collection of  Yoga Mantras | Mantra, Yoga & Health | Mantra Yoga Sadhana Yoga is a discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility. It is a system of practices meant to promote and control the body and mind. It is said that ...

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Mantra and Yoga | Yoga | Collection of  Yoga Mantras | Mantra, Yoga & Health | Mantra Yoga Sadhana

Yoga is a discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility. It is a system of practices meant to promote and control the body and mind. It is said that knowledge of yoga is needed for the efficacy of the mantra. If the devotee would keep himself fit and maintain his diet, he would never fall ill and could complete his puraschuran.

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While practicing the mantras our saints explored that yoga is an important part of the mantra shastra. The details of this could be explored in yoga tantra in which some principles are laid down to be followed. However, there are eighty-four aasanas in yoga. It would be difficult for us to describe all the aasanas . Here we are explaining only those which are useful for our readers so that they could reap full benefit through them.

The devotee is advised to follow the steps as indicated in the yoga tantra for prayer, recitation of mantra, and attaining siddhi of the mantra. This process is described in ashtaang yoga. The efficacy of the mantras depends on power to control the desires and five senses which could be attained through yam. The other pillar for efficacy of mantra is niyam (regularity) which could be achieved through yoga only. They are very much part of ashtaang yoga.

Yoga and mind

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There are five states of human mind which are known as Ksipta, Mudha, Viksipta, Ekagra and Nirodha. Ksipta, is a very agitated and disturbed state of mind. Mudha is a state of mind that is comparable to that of a fool. Viksipta is when the mind is in disturbed state, but is able to think. Ekagra is a state Here one is able to focus in one direction. This state is closer to the Nirodha state. Nirodha is a state where the mind is completely absorbed one direction for a length of time. To overcome such situations is only remedy because for the efficacy of the mantra mind should be under control through which one can concentrate over mantra sadhana.

Types of Yoga

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Ashtaang yoga

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Ashtaanga Yoga, an eight fold (Ashtaang yoga are yam, myam, aasana, pranayam, pratyahar, dharna, dhyan and samadhi) Yogic practice is used as a means of getting rid of affections which is accomplished by attention, contemplation and meditation. It is also called samyama which means control. Through practice of “Samyama” one develops discerning ability and by performing Samyama on diverse factors, various `Siddhis’ are attained. Siddhi is a special psychic power like clairvoyance, ability to heal etc. But the Yogic use “Samyama” ic ►trol) for conquering senses. A true yogi has to be indifferent to his iwers and ought not to exhibit wonders of his ‘Siddhi,s ‘ as this will ‘mire evil by his involvement in the material world again. We will discuss 1.41 taanga Yoga in brief for the use of our readers.

Yam (Forbearance) Yam constitutes of non-violence, truth, celibacy, covetousness, giving up desire of all physical luxuries.

Niyam (Religious observances) The devotee has to be regular in the five things which are cleanliness, satisfaction, power to aftbrd the burden, knowledge of the deity and lastly surrendering to his power. Niyarn should be followed strictly, as mantra sadhana could not be complete without following it in letter and spirit.

Aasana (Posture) There are different aasanas in the yoga which are used while practicing the mantras. This all is called the kriya yoga whose detail is being given for the candid use of the readers

Padmaasanaimages (6)

Padmaasana is the first exercise for doing any yogic practice. For the purpose of meditation it is considered the best. It is one of the most relaxing poses after initial knee pains have been over come. Disease like stiffness in the knees and ankles, spine problem, problem related to abdominal organs are toned if this exercise is done in the right manner. For padmaasana first sit on the floor with the legs straight bend the right leg at the knee, hold the right foot with hands and place it at the root of the left thigh so that the right heel is near the naval. Now bend the left leg and hold the left foot with the hands, place it over the right at the foot the heel being near the naval the sole of the feet be turned up. From the back to the neck, the spine should remain straight. The arms may be stretched out, the right hand being placed on the right knee and the left hand on the left knee, the forefinger and the thumb are bent until they touch each other. Keep changing the position of legs to develop them evenly.

Siddh aasana

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Siddh aasana is used for getting best out of the mantras. It is said that if one masters it he will get siddhis of different mantras. Persons having problem of obesity can practice this aasana easily. This aasana is said to be next in the series of padmasana.

While doing this aasana first of all place one heel at the anus and keep the other heel at the root of generative organ. The feet or legs should be so nicely arranged that the ankle joints should touch each other. Hands are placed straight on the knee joints. The knees should touch the floor during this aasana. The spinal cord should be straight and index figure should touch the thumb so as to form a circle. Sit for fifteen minutes with closed eyes, concentrating on God, this in addition destroys all sins and gets moksha (salvation). In addition, this aasana is useful to cure rheumatism and to keep the system in proper order.

Sam aasana

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This aasana is also known as guptasana. For treatment related to sexual problems, this aasana is considered good. While doing this aasana keep the feet of left leg near anus. The devotee should note the position of his toes. They should touch the floor. Then put the toes of right leg on the left leg. Hands should be placed straight on the knee joints.

Swastikasana

As the name suggests swasti means ‘auspicious’ in English language. In this aasana, the devotee has to fix the foot properly between anus and thighs. In this aasana, the left leg remains below and right leg over it. The heels are fixed on the anus. The devotee has to keep his neck and spinal cord straight, chest broad. This aasana is good for the purpose of dharna, (the process of concentration during which one has to remain for two hours in any one of chakras) meditation, samadhi. During this aasana one can concentrate more and feel relaxed.

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Pranayam is a process which removes all diseases, purifies the veins, steadies the mind in concentration, improves digestion, awakens the kundali increases digestive fire and appetite. Purification of veins will set in quickly and the practitioner will feel a sense of rise or float into the air.

The process of Pranayam starts after sitting in siddh aasana or padmasana. Close your right nostril with the thumb. Breathe the air in wards very slowly through the left nostril. Then close the left nostril also with little and ring fingers ofright hand. Retain the air as long as you can comfortably do. Then exhale very slowly through the nostril after removing the thumb. Halfthe process is over. Now breathe air through right nostril, retain it as before and exhale through left nostril very slowly. This is one round of pranayam. Do twenty rounds in the morning and twenty in the evening. Increase it gradually. Pranayam is of three types i.e., rechak, kumbakh and purak. The devotee is advised to take advice of some yoga teacher before performing the pranayam.

Pratyahar (Abstraction)

Controlling all body organs which are wandering to enjoy the materialistic world is called pratyahar.

Dhaarna (Control)

Holding the mind on to some spot or point. Here the mind is to be concentrated on any internal part of the body.

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Dhyana (Concentration)

Dhyan is considered a key to unlock many of the secrets of the life. It is an act or process of concentrating, especially the fixing ofclose, undivided attention. It is said that dhyana should be started in the Brahma mahurat. It should be practised at such a place where there are no chances of disturbances. The place told in the tantras for mantra rites should be solitary where the climate should be cool and spiritual in nature. Places, such as banks of sacred rivers, temple, Himalayas, lonely gardens, isolated place in the house where mind is elevated through concentration and meditations are considered good. The best exercise for Dhyana is knows as trataka.

Trataka

Gazing in a steady manner at a particular point or object without winking to accelerate concentration is called trataka, a yogic exercise to increase the power of concentration. It is an effective method to control the mind and improve the eyesight. To do trataka one has to choose a point on which trataka could be done. It could be a black dot, idol of the deity or Om etc. It is advised that trataka should be practiced for one minute on the first day and gradually the time interval should be increased. During the trataka the devotee is advised to recite the mantra. From trataka one should shift to meditation. By this, one can gain power of mantra Shakti. Samadhi (State of super-consciousness)

It is a contemplative state, where heart and soul becomes one figure which leads to ultimate charm of yoga and mantra sadhana.

Yoga says if the devotee performs regular practice of pranayam hen he could even awaken his kundalani. In classics, it is considered i hr ultimate state of meditation. Awakening of kundalaniopens several loors for the devotee in the field of mantra shastra. Scholars are of the iew that when yoga and tantra are mixed, persons can achieve different spiritual powers and become a siddh person.

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