The Yoga rules

By Michael J Mckay

Believe it or believe it not but there have been numerous documented case studies of everyday people taking up Yoga practise and have found to their surprise that it stimulated hair growth in them. I am sure that you mat have found this opening statement amusing, but amusement aside, it is all down to the stimulation of the blood supply to the scalp. As you may or may not know, many of the hair growth stimulation products on the market today are designed to do just this.

Do you know what the best method is for getting the blood supply to the scalp?

How about standing on your head?

One of the most commonly practised yoga moves carried out by yoga practitioners is the inverted position where their legs are in the air with his head resting on the ground; upside down. When this yoga position is performed there is an additional blood supply to the head and people have found that this has actually stimulated their hair growth.

There is documented evidence to support these results, especially as many people have actually shown that they have experienced better results from performing only these inverted Yoga poses on a regular basis. This is in preference to using the often very expensive natural hair restoration and re-growth products that are awash on the market today.

Not only has yoga proven to be very effective in the hair restoration field for many people, but it is also far more cost-effective than buying expensive and often much less effective hair restoration products. After all it costs you nothing to stand on your head, and if it gives you as good if not better results than some of these more expensive hair products claim to give, then you are in a win-win situation.

It will certainly cause you no harm and even if you are using hair restoration products when practising your yoga exercises , it can only benefit you in addition to the combination of both methods might just give you twice the results you may have bargained for! You have nothing to lose by trying to get similar results that have been illustrated in the above mentioned studies.

Incorporate yoga moves in your training today and see the great, long-term health benefits you will receive in your life!

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By Shalini Singh

BABA RAMDEV is the symbol of yoga of Pranayama and eminent Yoga instructor and an Ayurveda Sage. He was the follower and the successor of Swami Shankardevji Maharaj. Today Swami Ramdev is measured to be a wonder not only in India but also abroad. The tribute of building yoga a mass development and organizing camps that educate people on the significance of yoga in the country goes to Yoga guru Baba Ramdev. He has conveyed in understanding among the people about the rewards of yoga to the common man in simple and well explained fashion. The Baba is in charge for revolution of the cause of taking Ayurveda and Yoga to every Indian household that has trained yoga regardless of any religion, including Hinduism. Baba Ramdev is like Patanjali muni (guru) of the present times.

The Yoga guru Baba Ramdev organizes camps not only for the common man but also for film stars and also offers yoga tips to professionals such as lawyers and doctors and high stress mangers to make them more creative and energetic. The Yoga taught by the Baba can cure several incurable diseases as Baba Ramdev is currently doing in India.

Baba Ramdev is conscious of the problems that are being fetched up at the unbelievable rate at which his mission is growing. Recently Baba Ramdev was the latest victim of a smear campaign to defame and denigrate the icon of Hindu society.

Baba Ramdev's magnitude, enormity, immensity and generosity extends to public services such as the charities and hospitals.

S. Singh is great fan of Baba Ramdev and has been following his yoga for several years.

By Diwakar Vashist

Vajra is 'thunderbolt' or 'lightening'. It is also the weapon of Lord Indra means 'mighty one'. Vajra in this context refers to the vajra nadi which governs the urogenital system. It is the second innermost layer of sushmna nadi. Vajra nadi is the energy flow within the spine which governs the sexual systems of the body. In mundane life it is responsible for the sexual behaviour and this aspect has been termed 'libido' by Dr. Freud and as 'organe' by Dr. Reich. In tantric sadhana this energy is not suppressed but it is awakened and redirected. Oli mudras (vajroli, sahajoli, amaroli) are those which specifically sublimate sexual energy into ojas (vitality) and kundalini shakti.

According to Hatha Yoga Pradipika, if vajroli is well practised, even in an otherwise free lifestyle, that yogi's attainments in life will be greater, and a greater source of vital and mental power will become available to him. A few great yogis and masters had these experiences and have, therefore, instructed their disciples in the oli mudras and other Hatha yoga techniques.

Vajroli mudra is an important practice today in the kali yuga when man's ability and need to express himself in the material and sensual world is predominating. We have to act in the external world and simultaneously develop inner awareness. The purpose of life should be to attain a deeper and more fulfilling experience beyond the empirical sensory experience alone.

By the practice of vajroli one can learn to control the physical mechanism, but side by side with his mental control must also be developed. When the mind wanders in useless fantasy, energy is dissipated. When the mind is totally concentrated on a specific object, symbol or point, pranic movements are channelized and the bindu is maintained. In Hatha yoga the mind has to be kept on the aim of the practices in order to induce total one-pointedness.

Author Diwakar vashist is a senior consultant of Institute of vedic science, New Delhi, India. he is working on the ancient vedic sciences i.e. vedic astrology, vedic vastu, hatha yoga, meditation etc. for more related informations visit http://www.shreevedic.com.

By Linda Hudson

Going to a Yoga retreat may appear straight-forward, but there's more to that than meets the eye.

A Yoga retreat can offer a Yoga practitioner a relaxed environment, focus-driven learning and a social setting. If you have some cash and time to spare, a holiday at a Yoga retreat can do wonders for your well-being.

But don't go rushing off just yet. You will need to plan ahead.

Below are some FAQs about Yoga retreats that will help you out in your planning.

Do You Need to Know Someone Else on the Retreat to get the Most from It?

Absolutely not, it's normal that some of you don't know the other. One of the good things about the retreat is that you'll have the chance to workout with other people. These people would be your best source of information, and be your friends. Also, through the yoga retreat you'll be able to learn new techniques, and above all, have fun.

What Should You Wear?

Casual, comfortable clothing would be best. But if you are traveling somewhere unfamiliar and are unsure about factors like the weather or the local customs, you should check with the Yoga retreat organizer.

What Should You Bring?

Yoga retreats vary, some are like camping, in hotels, and others are closer to the resorts. Therefore, please ask your retreat organizer on the things you should bring. You might be advised to bring some special items like flashlights, bathing suit, yoga mats, etc. Be sure to inquire about necessary passports and visas if traveling overseas.

Food and Accommodation

Usually, food and accommodation are included in a Yoga retreat package. The only differences between packages are of course the quality of the food and the accommodation - which are in direct correspondence to the price of the packages. Generally, you should find staying at a retreat to be a most comprehensive experience. The utmost attention is paid to individuals and you will never find your needs unattended to. An example is the dietary consideration that is designed to have your well-being at top priority.

You can visit the Pilates Yoga Masaje site to find your ideal Yoga Retreat location.

There are also plenty of free Yoga videos and Health videos available for your learning and practicing pleasure here.

By Glen Wood

You should set up a specific goal for the day and try to attain it, however much it hurts (within reason). A beginning goal might be to walk half a block a day and increase the distance gradually over time. Doctors and physical therapists can help determine safe and effective ways to recondition your bodies. Initially, it will hurt. The muscles have not been used for a long time. The pain signifies that the muscle being exercised has been weakened by lack of use. Gentle stretching exercises such as yoga are very useful, this will help your knee and back pain.

With knee pain, over a period of time the lower back will also begin to suffer. As the pressure of relieving the 'weak' knee is transferred to the other, which in turn puts pressure on the lower back.

You may not notice this shift as the body is really good at compensating and with the imbalance now in place, this now becomes the 'norm' as the body tries to re-balance itself. Sometimes back pain will be felt, not always.

Even if you do practice yoga, it is always a good idea to have your body/spine checked for imbalances by your healthcare professional. Visiting your osteopath, spinal therapist, chiropractor, massage therapist every now and again will help you to be more aware of your body and to take steps to rectify any imbalances.

The researchers say that exercise has previously been shown to relieve chronic low back pain, but this is the first study to suggest yoga may be superior to other forms of exercise. "Yoga may be beneficial for back pain because it involves physical movement, but it may also exert benefits through its effects on mental focus," they write. This focus could help patients "increase their awareness of how they had been moving and positioning their body in maladaptive ways, to relax tense muscles, and to relieve mental stress."

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