[20100429] On Yoga Diary 5 - Pranayama

Breathing exercise is essential in Yoga practice. In yoga, breathing helps to calm the mind and the physical state of the body. Breathing technique is emphasized in Yoga when breathing exercise is conducted. It combines the mental and physical focuses of one during the practice.

[20100425] On Yoga Diary 4 - Sitting Forward Bend

Pose of the day - Bridge (Chakrasana)

Benefit:

1. improve flexiblity

2. learn to accept current condition

3. to ease spinal compression

4. keep your internal organs toned

5. keep your nervous system invigorated

6. keep your back supple

7. keep your joints mobile

How to do: Sit down with your back upright. Stretch your both legs straight with thr toes flexed. Take an inhale with both arms stretched up straight. Bend the upper body down slowly while exhaling. Bend to the maximum or where is comfortable with both hands either on the legs or on the floor. Do not force the body to reach down. This pose should be held in very comfortable and relax manner. hold the pose as long as possible. Keep mind still and focus. Observe the reactions of the body. Keep the eyes closed and concerntrate in breathing.

After some moments, put down both palms on the floor and take an inhale to stretch both arms up bringing the upper body uoright again. Exhale to release.

[20100422] On Yoga Diary 3 - Chakrasana

Pose of the day - Bridge (Chakrasana)

Benefit:
1. strengthen arm strength
2. relief back stiffness
3. massgae and stretch internal organs
4. promote happiness

How to do:
Bend knees. Bring heels close to the thigh or buttock. Check if hands can reach or touch the heels. Place palms next to both ears with fingers pointing towards shoulders. Make sure the elbows are pointing upwards. Take an inhale and exhale. Next inhale, push both arms straight, bring up the abdomen as well. Squeeze buttock slightly to solid the body. Push the body weight towards the arms. Straighten the arms. Hold the pose as long as possible. Take an exhale before come down from the pose. Then rest is corpse pose.

[20100413] On Yoga Diary 2 - Plough

Pose of the day - Plough

Benefit:

1. relief shoulder and neck stiffness

2. massage back muscle

3. massage internal abdominal organs

4. relax joints

5. increase blood circulation to the brains

[20100408] On Yoga Diary 1 - Shoulder Stand

Pose of the day - Shoulder Stand

Benefit:

1. promote and balance thyroid gland, relief shoulder and neck stiffness

2. overcome anxiety