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    the tissues of the body depends on the good functioning of the nervous system. The practice of yoga is based on the use of asanas and pranayama. Asanas are the physical exercises‚ but they are not only physical exercises. Asanas are used to affect all three aspects of a man (body‚ mind and consciousness)‚ forming and combining them into one harmonious unity. Pranayama is a set of breathing practices aimed at the relaxation not only of the body‚ but also of the soul. It is the way of relaxation and

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    Yamas The yamas are the fundamental ethical guidelines of yoga. In my opinion these are suggestions and guidelines for life. They guide us on how to deal with people and ourselves. Yama is defined as our attitude toward things and people outside ourselves. There are five sections that encompass yamas. Those five components are Ashima (nonviolence)‚ Satya (truthfulness)‚ Asteya (nonstealing)‚ Brahmacharya (Nonexcess)‚ Aparigraha (nonpossessiveness). It is hoped that these five things become a

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    Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha Swami Satyananda Saraswati ’og.t Pubhcatlons J ntst‚ Mungct‚ B1h.u‚ JndJ.J Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha With kind regards‚ \!a and prem �!{‚�A*- Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha Swami Satyananda Saraswati Yoga Publications Trust‚ Munger‚ Bihar‚ India © Bihar School of Yoga 1969‚ 1973‚ 1996‚ 2008 All rights resetved. No part of this publication may be reproduced‚ transmitted or stored in a retrieval system‚ in any form or by any

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    BRANCHES YOGA: The term yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word yui. It is defined as “to yoke” or to unite.”Uniting the mind‚ the body‚ and the spirit is the heart of yoga philosophy. In the West‚ the word yoga is synonymous with Hatha Yoga or physical aspect of yoga. In India‚ however‚ throughout the centuries yoga encompassed more than just the physical aspect. There are five main branches of yoga that offer spiritual philosophies and discipline beyond Hatha Yoga. Each branch possesses unique

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    As a midwife‚ I will encourage her to quit smoking by explaining to her understanding that quitting smoking will not be easier to quit‚ than in early pregnancy when she develop a sudden distaste fir cigarettes. I will tell her if she smoking now she can decrease her chances of miscarrying and it may also lessen the likeliness of affecting her baby’s development. I will explain the effects which can affect her and his baby and also give her the guard line/procedure which can enable her to stop smoking

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    been a central component of yoga‚ martial arts and Taoism for thousands of years. There are dozens of different methods and exercises you can explore through a good teacher or book. The practice of breath control in yoga is called pranayama. I’ll detail a simple pranayama exercise here that is particularly effective for falling asleep called alternate nostril breathing (that’s "nadi shodana" for the Sanskrit posse out there). Alternate nostril breathing is a great way to clear obstructed nostrils

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    less scientifically replicable. Nonetheless‚ several researchers claim highly beneficial results from Yoga practice in alleviating stress and its effects. The practices recommended range from intense to moderate to relaxed asana sequences‚ plus pranayama and meditation. In all these approaches to dealing with stress‚ one common element stands out: the process is as important as the activity undertaken. Because it fosters self-awareness‚ Yoga is a promising approach for dealing with the stress response

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    YOGA FOR HEALTHY LIFE Everyone desires to have better health without diseases. Of course it is the ultimate objective for utmost happiness in the human life. Even though peoples are taking precautionary measures‚ some times they get and suffer from diseases due to pollution of air‚ water and Sound and lack of cleanness. Even if we keep our house clean our surrounding may be spoiled our health. In this sense good habits are the essential factors for maintaining of good health. In fact minor health

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    Alternate Nostril Breathing: Yes or No? Orrin Warner PSY101 General Psychology Argosy University I was very excited in the beginning to do this assignment because of my illness I deal with insomnia issues. I have taken medications for this problem and they were not very effective and the ones that were had so many side effects that I was afraid to take them. So the idea of a natural sleep aid seemed like the idea method of dealing with my sleep problems. During the first three nights of the

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    not be used‚ and the body should not tremble. * Lower the head and other parts of the body slowly; in particular‚ raised heels should be lowered slowly. * The breathing should be controlled. The benefits of asanas increase if the specific pranayama to the yoga type is performed. * If the body is stressed‚ perform Corpse Pose or Child Pose * Such asanas as Sukhasana or Shavasana help to reduce headaches We learned how to align our body for the different types of poses that we learned

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