Vol 5, Issue 18, Apr. 2016
Pranayama & Beauty
Sunlight For Healthy Bones
Ayurveda and Yoga Ayurveda is not just about natural therapy and home remedies.
Bhakti Yoga: Nurturing The Soul Preconception Yoga – Preparing the Body for Birth The Benefits of Teaching
Kids Yoga At An Early Age Sunlight For Healthy Bones Pranayama and Beauty Ayurveda Food and its Importance Home - Detox Makoy Coriander coconut Chutney Dr. Granny
Ayurveda and Yoga
Paramayu Vol.5, Issue 18, Apr. 2016 Chairman: Dr Satya Narayana Dasa President: Rishi Pal Chauhan Educational Director: Steven Paul Rudolph Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Partap Chauhan Editor: Neerja Chauhan Editor (Hindi): Chander Lata Chauhan Production Editor: Prabir Roy Sub Editor: Dr. Sapna Bhargava, Meenakshi Singh, Pooja Ramanujan and Dr. Mukesh Sharma Senior Graphic Designer: Deepak Sharma Designer: Mohit Sharma Photographer: Madhur Sahu Online Team: Shriya Dhar & C.B.Shukla Subscriptions & Marketing: Madhusudan Singh Printed & Published by Rishi Pal Chauhan on behalf of Jiva Institute; printed at Bhati Print Impact, Shop No. 32-33, Hira Mandir Road, Opp. Sector-29, Bhoor Colony, Faridabad121002 (Haryana) India EDITORIAL, ADVERTISING AND OFFICE: JIVA MARG, SECTOR 21B, FARIDABAD-121001, HARYANA. PH: 0129-4294802 editor@jiva.com | www.jiva.com Copyright Jiva Institute. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the contributing authors and do not necessarily represent the views of Jiva Institute. The printer, publisher or Editor in Chief of Paramayu or any employee of Jiva Institute shall not be held liable for any health-related problems, injury or loss caused due to use of the Ayurvedic herbs/remedies/ medicines mentioned in this magazine. It is strongly recommended that the user take proper consultation from a healthcare professional before using any of these Ayurvedic solutions. Any claims made in this regard will be subject to the Faridabad Judiciary.
Edit Speak Dear Readers, Welcome to the April issue of Paramayu. If I was to say ‘good health’, what would you make of it? Some people would attribute it to a wholesome diet, some to a rigorous exercise routine, and others to a balanced lifestyle. I say that good health is a combination of all these factors and one ancient practice harmoniously brings all three together while giving you the added benefit of spiritual peace and equilibrium - Yoga. And we’re dedicating our April issue to this beautiful art and science. But what exactly is Yoga? This is a question that our Opening Article tries to answer by drawing on the wisdom of ancient practitioners and great Indian scriptures. It also shares valuable tips on how yoga should be approached and made an integral part of your life. We document the incredible power of yoga in our Success Story that recounts the experiences of a patient who waged a decadelong battle against Ankylosing Spondylitis. When all other forms of medicines and treatment failed, he turned to yoga and within a few months, he was free from pain and suffering. Our Interview Section, this time, hosts an eminent personality Padmashree Bharat Bhushan. He shares his experiences with yoga, how he came to embrace it, and what it can teach us all. The International Article brings you an inspirational story of yoga’s journey to France. Young Anne Perrot - a massage therapist by profession - describes the ups and downs of her life, her association with Yoga, and the challenges she faced in spreading its message in the West. From the treasure trove of Steve Rudolph’s wisdom, we bring you the importance of regular exercise and how it can positively impact the learning ability of children. His words illuminate the many benefits of physical activity and how it can affect not just the body, but the mind as well. In the remaining sections of this issue, we cover a wide range of articles, including the impact of pranayama on beauty, the benefits of starting yoga early, and specific yogic practices that are beneficial during pregnancy. You can be sure of learning something new about yoga and Ayurveda with each page that you turn. We hope you enjoy reading this Paramayu and it encourages you to make time for this ancient, yet scientific, practice in your daily routine. As usual, please send in your feedback at editor@jiva.com. Also, check out our website www.jiva.com to learn more about JIVA and Ayurveda. Wish you all a very Happy New Year. Best Wishes,
President’s Message Dear Readers, Whenever we heard the word ‘yoga’, we think of asanas and pranayama. But there’s so much more to this ancient art that people don’t know about. The aim of yoga is to unite the body, mind, and spirit, and help individuals understand their connection to the whole of creation. When practiced properly, yoga brings about balance and equanimity and motivates people to live healthy, happy, and peaceful lives. None of this is possible if we don’t understand the principles that lie at the core of yoga. Doing asanas is not enough; it’s crucial we follow the structural framework that forms the backbone of yoga. Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra lays down an eight-limbed path for spiritual aspirants. It starts with yama (universal morality) and niyama (personal observances), extends to asanas and prananayama, and eventually culminates in dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (union with the divine being). According to Patanjali, there are five different kinds of yama, including ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truthfulness), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (chastity / sexual restraint), and aparigraha (curbing the desire to acquire and hoard wealth). These social precepts are not a list of do’s and don’ts, but rather ‘wise characteristics’ that help human beings assume their fundamental ethical natures. Niyama, on the other hand, are precepts of individual discipline, and are more intimate in nature. Where yama speaks about the approach we should have towards society, niyama outlines the attitude we should adopt towards ourselves. The five niyamas as laid down by Patanjali are sauca (purity & cleanliness), santosa (contentment), tapas (austerity), svadhyaya (self study), and isvarapranidhana (surrender to God). And finally, before you start yoga, you must purify the body as well as the mind. The first can be achieved by having a healthy and wholesome diet. At the same time, it’s important to abstain from alcohol, tobacco, meat, and junk food. To purify the mind, think sattvik thoughts. Remember, our mind is neither dirty nor clean; our thoughts make it so. By practicing sattvik thoughts cultivated by reading Indian scriptures, we can cleanse our mind of negativity. Yoga is the path man chooses to tread in order to understand himself and work in accordance to his nature. If he has the proper roadmap and guide, he can be assured of reaching the destination in good time and without facing any major obstacles. If you’d like to share your thoughts or personal experiences on this topic, feel free to write in to me at rishi@jiva.com.
“It’s crucial we look beyond asanas and breathing exercises and follow the structural framework that forms the backbone of yoga.”
Wish you peace, health, and happiness.
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Deeper Ayurveda
Practice Yoga for Holistic Growth
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he instinct to live a long life is natural and shared by almost everyone around us. For centuries, it has inspired people to work hard and unveil the secret to longevity. In this hope, they’ve made many discoveries and inventions through the ages.
What is yoga?
Yoga has a lot to offer humanity. In addition to physical health and fitness, it can also help people achieve mental peace and spiritual well-being, while discovering their true calling in life.
Yoga is an ancient art and science that was discovered by great sages to achieve long life and happiness. It also helps people understand the actual purpose of life and realize their ultimate goal. The word yoga originates from the Sanskrit term “yuj”, meaning ‘connection’ or ‘union’. In general, the meeting of elements called yoga. This union naturally increases their combined power, importance, and utility.
Different definitions but one goal To understand the importance of life and how a person can achieve the main goal of life through yoga, it’s essential to understand the message Lord Shri Krishna passed on to Arjuna in the Bhagvad Gita. Lord Shri Krishna says, “yoga karmasu kaushlam”,meaning that perfection of duties is yoga.
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“The state where all thoughts, emotions and desires naturally and spontaneously subside without any forceful suppression is called yoga”. Many sages and experts have explained yoga techniques in their own way for the benefit of mankind. The Vedas and Upanishadas or other knowledge giving ancient texts are based on facts that guide people on how to lead a healthy and happy life. Whether by way of Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Dhyan Yoga, or Gyaan Yoga, one thing is quite clear that it’s very hard to control the mind without continuous practice or implementation of self discipline. It is impossible to have a healthy and happy mind if you have unregulated desires.
Yoga is Incomplete Without Dedication To learn and practice yoga in its complete sense, dedication is necessary. Doing it irregularly or half heartedly will not serve any purpose. By practicing yoga the right way everyday, a person can get a lot of benefits. A trained yoga practitioner can face any difficult passage of life and achieve the goal he’s set his eyes on. Maharshi Patanjali described eight parts of yoga, which are collectively known as ‘Ashtang Yoga’. They are yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharna, dhyana and samadhi. Regular practice of Ashtang Yoga prevents the mind from becoming corrupt and impure. Furthermore, a person becomes more capable of controling his mind by increasing coordination and balance at the physical, psychological, and intellectual level. As a result, the healthy body connects with its inner self and creates a healthy world by being benevolent towards the society.
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Here are a few tips that should be followed to make yoga an easier and more pleasant experience.
Always try to keep pure thoughts in mind while practicing yoga. Tell yourself that you’re healthy and strong and want to improve yourself even more.
To get the desired goal, yoga practice requires your complete faith as well as dedication.
To deal with internal enemies like lust, desire, attachment, ego, selfishness, etc., and to make the mind pure and calm, you need to practice yama (non-violence, truth, celibacy and non-possessiveness) and niyama (sanitation, contentedness, penance, self-introspection, and meditation). Practicing yama and niyama will invigorate your spiritual practice (sadhana), simplify your life, make you fearless, and eventually eliminate the conflicts of the mind.
Yoga should not be limited to just a few postures or breathing techniques. It involves discipline of the body, mind, and soul.
Yoga Dharma, Manav Dharma Having understood the importance of yoga, more than 175 countries of the world have agreed to adopt and practice it. In addition, they’ve also decided to celebrate ‘International Yoga Day’ on 21st June every year. This goes to show that yoga is the force that can inspire people to lead peaceful, prosperous, and healthy lives. Come, let us adopt yoga to make life healthier, happier, and more energetic. Let us free ourselve from bouts of anxiety, hopelessness, depression, stress, and fatigue. Note: Before practicing yoga, it is advisable to consult your doctor. You should also practice yoga under the guidance of a trained expert.
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India In Action:
A Jiva Initiative to Build a Healthy, Wealthy, & Peaceful Society
India in Action is a community program launched by Jiva to promote the values of maintaining cleanliness, giving charitably, and achieving good health through Ayurveda. The India in Action initiative was launched on December 25, 2015 in an event organized held at the Jiva Public School. The ceremony was presided by Sri Rishipal Chauhan, who elaborated that Indian in Action was conceptualized as a step towards building a healthy, wealthy, peace loving, and fearless society. It was to provide every individual with •An aim of life •A philosophy of life •A value of life •A style of life Designed to be an ongoing community effort, India in Action has three main focus points a) Promoting cleanliness through the Throw it Right campaign –
Students from Class 11 and 12, accompanied by their teachers, went into the areas around the school and educated people on the importance of keeping their surrounding clean and disposing waste properly. b) Spreading the concept of good health by promoting the Body Type Test – This was done in a bid to connect every day life to the principles of Ayurveda and promote awareness of individual body constitution. c) Learning about the joy of giving to those less fortunate than us. Students of the school went out at distributed woolen clothes, blankets, and food to the underprivileged and needy. India in Action has since
conducted several community support programs, all in keeping with the broader aim of this initiative. In fact, the Body Type Test was so well received that we went on to organize them in LIC offices, Resident Welfare Associations, and even the Marwari Mahila Samiti in Calcutta. It is heartening to see support and appreciation India in Action has received from students, parents, teachers, and community members alike. We are encouraged to pursue this dream with even more zeal and enthusiasm and keep up the effort to building a stronger, healthier and more empowered India.
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Deeper Ayurveda
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Ayurveda
and Yoga - Dr. Partap Chauhan
Ayurveda is not just about natural therapy and home remedies. It is the complete science of life that imparts detailed knowledge about healthy living. Similarly, Yoga is considered a spiritual practice that keeps ignorance at bay.
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yurveda and Yoga need no introduction at all. Both have achieved phenomenal recognition and success at a global level. Although there are several treatment methods and exercise options available, the increasing popularity of Ayurveda and Yoga indicate their importance and usefulness among the masses. It is believed that having a healthy body and happy mind are crucial to everyday life. They also help you achieve short and long term goals. But, this can only happen with knowledge about Ayurveda and Yoga. Let's find out how, despite inherent differences between both, Yoga and Ayurveda are connected to each other.
Origin
Various physical, emotional, and spiritual ailments can hinder the efforts you're making to attain this goal. Ayurveda helps balance the body, mind, senses, and soul, keeping you free from diseases and helping you attain that blissful state where you become one with the Divine Power. As you can see, both Ayurveda and Yoga show the path of liberation from the bondage of a mundane life by maintaining perfect health and wellbeing.
The Vedas are accepted as the primary source of knowledge for anything related to Indian civilization and culture. It was this Vedic tradition that also gave rise to Ayurveda and Yoga. You'll find several literal meanings of the word 'Yoga' in the dictionary, but in essence, it means to connect to God by identifying our own reality. Similarly, Ayurveda also mentions that 'ayu' or 'life' is not just about physical growth and ageing. It takes a holistic view of life and advocates a balanced and healthy combination of body, mind, senses, and soul.
In the absence of complete facts, most people have very limited knowledge about Ayurveda and Yoga. For them, Yoga is all about asanas (postures) or pranayama (breathing exercises) and Ayurveda is a practice that cures diseases using herbs. However, the truth is that both are complete sciences that focus on other important factors, like the mind and the senses.
Purpose
Parts of Yoga and Ayurveda
Ayurveda and Yoga may have very different methodologies, but they are connected and
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supplementary to each other because they share the same purpose or goal. Yoga, with its purification practices for the body and mind, aims to connect the individual to his / her inner self and the higher soul. Likewise, Ayurveda also emphasises that the main purpose of life is to attain 'moksha' (salvation) by following your 'dharma' (duty) in all that you do, whether you're searching for artha (livelihood) or fulfilling your kama (desires).
Functioning
Yoga is classified into eight parts as given below.
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Deeper Ayurveda 1.
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Yama
2. Niyama 3. Asana 4. Pranayama 5. Pratyahara 6. Dharana 7. Dhyana 8. Samadhi Practicing these 8 different aspects of Yoga in the proper sequence brings you closer to attaining the main purpose of this science. If you ignore them, you will constantly be caught between worldly pleasures and sensory gratification. Ayurveda is a vast and detailed field. It is also categorised into 8 branches based on the subjects it deals with. Following are the 8 branches of Ayurveda:
In Yoga, the first and second chapter deal with establishing order in your social and personal life. Ayurveda, too, provides guidance on moral codes that have to be practiced in our day-to-day life.
1. Kaya chikitsa - Medicine 2. Bal rog chikitsa - Paediatrics
Anne Perrot is a therapeutic masseuse practicing in France. She also works for A Ciel Ouvert (a French organization founded by Alain Chevillat), a department of which is dedicated to spreading awareness about Ayurveda in France.
3. Grah chikitsa - Psychiatry 4. Shalakya tantra - Eyes & ENT 5. Shalya tantra - Surgery 6. Agad/visha tantra - Toxicology 7. Rasayan chikitsa - Rejuvenation/Geriatrics 8. Vajikaran chikitsa - Reproduction/ Aphrodisiac Ayurveda recommends that everyone follow a customized diet and lifestyle depending on their body's constitution. This assists in cleansing of physical as well as mental impurities. To cure disorders of the mind, Ayurveda recommends Sattvavjaya chikitsa, a mode of treatment that includes different techniques of yoga and meditation. For internal purification, there is shat karma, or six different procedures that include Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Tratak, Nauli, and Kapabhati. Here, Jal neti, Sutra neti, and Kapalbhati are used to clear impurities in the nose, throat, and brain. Vamandhauti, Gajakarni, and Dandadhauti target the stomach region while Shankhprakshalan, Agnisaar, Nauli, Basti, and Ganesh kriya are used for impurities in the intestine. In Ayurveda, Panchakarma (which means five types of cleansing procedures) are used to detoxify
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Ancient Ayurveda the body. This includes Vaman, Virechan, Basti, Nasya, and Raktamokshan. Vaman (Emesis) is effective in stomach-based kapha disorders, Virechana (Purgation) in pitta disorders, Basti (Medicated enema) in vata disorders, Nasya (Nasal administration) in ENT and brain related disorders, and Raktamokshan (Blood letting) treats blood impurities. In the end, we can say that Ayurveda and Yoga assist each other. They are two separate branches of one tree. Both are important to achieve the ultimate goal of life, which are liberation and self-realization.
Travels to Modern France — Anne Perrot
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I firmly believe that the root cause of diseases is a lack of connection with love. So, when I hear Dr. Chauhan say, “Don't be scared of oil; oil is love, ”I understand exactly what he means. YOUR INTEREST IN AYURVEDA I became interested in natural medicines in my late teens when I realized that allopathy did not treat patients or cure diseases in a holistic manner. That’s why when I became a therapeutic masseuse, I wanted to include an element of spirituality in my practice. It was around this time that I met Satya Narayana Dasa Babaji and heard about Dr. Partap Chauhan. I realised that Ayurveda was what I’d been looking for all my life. Our forefathers had left us an extraordinary user manual, explaining in great detail how to live rich, healthy, and balanced lives. CHALLENGES FOR AYURVEDA IN YOUR COUNTRY In the West, people talk about a healthy body and mind, but there’s a lack of awareness about nourishing the soul. When it comes to balancing the body, the senses, the mind, and the soul, they’re absolutely clueless and have no idea where to begin or even who to turn to for help. STATE OF AYURVEDA IN FRANCE There’s something special about France. Here, religious and spiritual matters are almost taboo. However, we are also the highest consumer of tranquillizers in the world. This indicates that the French population is under great stress and I believe Ayurveda can be the solution to this problem.
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YOUR ASSOCIATION WITH JIVA Since I became associated with Jiva, my life has changed completely. I now work for A Ciel Ouvert, a French organization founded by Alain Chevillat. One of its departments is dedicated to the promotion of Ayurveda in France, in partnership with Jiva. Part of my job is to help people discover Ayurveda through massages and other specific Ayurvedic treatments. We follow the Jivananda daily routine and practise meditation too. I feel happy when I see people enjoying this daily experience and connecting to their true nature. I firmly believe that the root cause of diseases is a lack of connection with love. So, when I hear Dr. Chauhan say, “Don't be scared of oil; oil is love, ”I understand exactly what he means. After a massage, when people leave, they take with them the love that’s present in the oil and in the massage. That is the real nourishment that Ayurveda is giving us. FUTURE OF AYURVEDA IN FRANCE Ayurveda in France still has a long way to go. A majority of the nation has never even heard of it! At the same time, a lot of people are switching to natural treatments. It’s also encouraging to see allopathic practitioners take an interest in Ayurveda, since their status allows them to sensitize a wider audience. I think slowly and steadily this ancient knowledge will be promoted in France and Dr. Chauhan's dream to take Ayurveda to every home will be achieved.
Yoga is inseparable from Life — In Conversation With Padmashree Bharat Bhushan
Q1. What is yoga according to you? And how can people practice it in such a busy lifestyle? PBB: Yoga is losing yourself to blend into He, the Almighty. It is the most wonderful art of life and the key to never failing happiness; what people call bliss. It is the best tool to achieve whatever is attainable in life. For me yoga is everything. I am a proud yoga seeker and a servant of this noble science. As for making time for yoga in our busy schedule, when it’s at the cost of your life, you’d do anything to survive. Once we realize the significance of something in our life, we find time easily. Moreover, the practice of yoga does not need any
separate time from your busy lifestyle. In fact, it increases and multiplies the hours of the day, if practiced and applied to your life. In the end, if we don’t have any time for yoga, we should be ready to find enough time for the hospital! Q2. How did you personally get attracted towards yoga at such an early age? PBB: Since childhood, yoga has been part of my lifestyle. I should say it’s integral to who I am. Seeing my activities and the way I lived, my parents and teachers started noticing some difference. As I grew older, people, especially the youth, started calling me Guruji. I don’t know why. The excellence
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Expert Speak /
started spreading to one and all without discrimination. Soon, it crossed geographical boundaries and touched people of different countries and faiths. Q3. You were awarded the Padmashree in 1991 by the President of India for your remarkable work in the field of Yoga. What was it like? PBB: Being awarded the Padmashree created history. It was such a lovely surprise. Living on the principles of yoga, I gained ideal health, an attractive figure, a calm mind, and a cheerful heart. More importantly, I was able to do some good to society, nation, and the world. This gave me a lot of joy. Also, achieving the first ever Padmashree at the young age of 39 was a bonus. I was the symbol of the government’s recognition of yoga. I felt truly delighted that my work earned the first ever Padma award to yoga science. It made me more responsible as I felt that my country and the science of yoga had high expectations from me. I wanted to work to widen the horizons and deepen the roots of yoga all over the world. Q4. How can Ayurveda and yoga be helpful in the treatment of lifestyle disorders that most of the 16 – Paramayu – Apr. 2016
Making a Difference
Exercise Is As Important As
people are suffering from in the current age? PBB: Rich and balanced food can make us fit and strong, but only if we consume it in the proper way. Similarly, Ayurveda and yoga can treat lifestyle disorders, provided we accept and apply the two sciences to our lives under expert guidance.
Breathing
In yoga tradition it is said,
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These are sciences developed in India; so they’re more suitable for those living in Indian climatic conditions and following Indian ethics of life. Yoga and Ayurveda have gained global acceptance today. Foreigners love coming to India to achieve fitness and peace of mind through yoga and Ayurveda. Ayurveda centers and yoga studios are coming up all over the world. At the same time, it’s strange that we are still slaves to material based culture and on our way to losing true health. As a result, lifestyle diseases in India are growing rapidly. Q5. Your message for the young generation? PBB: Messages are given by great souls. I am a simple yoga sadhaka. I think the best way to broadcast any
message is to apply the concept in life and live upto it. My life is my message because it will speak but message delivered by a pen may not be that reliable or effective. As a yoga sadhaka, I have experienced that dedication, devotion, patience, and regular effort always bear good results; but only for those who do not work for results but enjoy living this way.
The importance of exercising goes beyond the benefits it has on the body. Regular exercise can favorably impact the learning ability of children.
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Making a Difference / Expert Speak
W
hile breathing is critical for survival, there is also such a thing as proper and improper breathing. Improper breathing increases stress and weakens the immune system.
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mit Gupta was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2006 and for the next ten years, he experienced severe pain in the back, hips, and shoulders. He fought long and hard against the disease, but when all his efforts, money, and time did not provide any significant results, he started to tire. In June 2015, after having exhausted all other options, Amit finally decided to try his hand at yoga.
When teaching proper breathing, the first step is to get your kids to breathe through their noses. The second part is to get them to breathe from their stomachs rather than their chests. What happens when you breathe this way is that the stomach expands outwards, causing your intestines and other innards to move out of the way. This makes room for the diaphragm to pull the lungs down to their fullest capacity. As a result you get the largest breath of air possible. Deep breathing has many implications for learning. It can control nervousness. In the future, whenever your children are facing a stressful situation, encourage them to take deep breaths from their stomachs. Within a few breaths, tension will ease and clarity of thought will return.
Wise Up To Exercise Exercise is good for you and your children. Kids who exercise regularly are less prone to allergies and colds and miss fewer school days. They are also less likely to develop diseases. Exercise also increases their ability to concentrate and memorize. It’s
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Amit’s Consultation at Jiva At Jiva, Amit first came in contact with Dr. Arun Gupta, to whom he explained his symptoms and problem in great detail. After understanding the patient’s current health issues, Dr. Gupta immediately referred him to Yogacharya Harish Mohan.
a natural stress buster. So, be sure that your children spend at least one hour daily doing some type of strong physical activity, like skipping rope, cricket, badminton, football, dancing, swimming, etc. There is no end to the list.
Stretching It Out Due to our somewhat unnatural lifestyles, our bodies get contorted into strange positions that they were never intended to be in, resulting in the muscles getting constricted and the blood flow slowing down. Teaching your children to stretch regularly is a practice that will benefit them immensely in their school-going years — and their adult lives as well. It removes sleepiness, increases concentration, and
Yogacharya Ji prescribed a series of asanas and breathing exercises that would begin the curative process from within the body. The treatment would be carried out in three phases.
reduces stress and tension.
Our Bodies Need Rest Too! Sleep and rest are intrinsic to the learning process. Some children believe that by increasing study time, they’ll be able to learn more. But there are diminishing returns on certain investments — and studying is one of them. Rest provides children with time to shuffle and organize new information, as well as stock up on and create fresh supplies of brain cells. Without proper rest children will not be able to assimilate and retain what they’re learning.
Phase 1: The Beginning
Ankylosing Spondylitis Cured By the Power of Yoga A Jiva Case Study
This was an introductory phase consisting of basic yogic kriyas and simple yoga postures. The session started on 20th June, 2015 and continued for four weeks. The main disciplines to be followed in this session were: Pranayama (control of pran or vital force): Clears up the breathing patterns and reduces stress level Shavasana (Corpse posture): Decreases blood pressure and muscle tension Bhramari (Bee Breathing technique): Helps calm the mind In this phase, the goal was to reduce the patient’s stress levels and provide relief from the pain he was experiencing. He was also advised to drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables, and curtail his intake of coffee and tea.
Amit was suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis for 10 long years. Could yoga bring him the relief and respite he needed so badly?
Phase 2: The Treatment Yogacharya Ji added more asanas in the second phase. This phase lasted for eight weeks. In those two months, the goal was to improve the patient's physical strength and mobility of spine. The asanas prescribed were:
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Bhakti Yoga: Nurturing The Soul According to the great sages of India, chanting the name of God and meditating on his divine qualities are the best ways to come closer to that Universal Power and attain happiness during kaliyuga.
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The Common Meaning of Yoga The word 'yoga' in Sanskrit has various meanings, depending on the context it is applied to. In Jyotisha vidya (astrology), it refers to a special combination of planets, days, or constellation, such Kala-sarpa-yoga or Amrita-siddhi-yoga. In this particular sense, the Hindi word 'jugaad', too, is derived from the Sanskrit word yoga. In philosophy, the word yoga either means union with God or making one's mind free of all thoughts.
Preparing the Body for Birth In Ayurveda, getting pregnant is not considered an unexpected outcome of indulging in a pleasurable act. In fact, it talks in great detail about how one should prepare for conception by being healthy at the physical, psychological, spiritual, and financial levels.
Types of Yoga There are various types of yoga such as Karma, Jnana, Dhyana, and Bhakti yoga. In Bhagavad Gita, Lord Shri Krishna describes all of them in great detail to Arjuna. However, he recommends only Bhakti yoga to Arjuna, calling it the best of all types of yogas (Gita 6.47). It is the essential message of all our Indian scriptures. The other types of yoga have some very specific requirements and eligibility and, for this reason, they're not applicable to all.
Importance of Bhakti Yoga Bhakti yoga, on the other hand, is universal. It can be practiced by everyone, regardless of their gender, age, nationality, creed, or status in society. In Bhakti yoga, you surrender yourself to God and dedicate all that you do as
In Ayurveda, the word 'yoga' means a specific combination of herbs. In mathematics, it means to add numbers. In engineering, yoga means using a machine, contraption, or a process to achieve something.
Bhakti yogis enjoying the melody of divine kirtans with Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
acts of devotion to Him. Hearing about God, chanting His name, meditating on Him, and worshipping Him are considered the primary requirements of Bhakti yoga.
Method of Bhakti Yoga According to the great sages of India, chanting the name of God and meditating on his divine qualities are the best ways to come closer to that Universal Power and attain happiness during kaliyuga. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu recommended the chanting of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra. 500 hundred years ago, he predicted that this mantra would be chanted all over the world. Now his prophecy has come true. Even in Western countries people have become attracted to doing kirtan. There are regular kirtan festivals in Europe and America where devotees gather in thousands and sing devotional songs continuously for a few days. Kirtan is very easy. Anyone can participate in it. Even if you cannot sing (or prefer not to), the least you can do is listen to the beautiful songs of God. Kirtan is the easiest means of purifying one's heart. Everybody likes music. Instead of listening to boring songs, you should listen to kirtan and bhajans about God.
Meditating during pregnancy is extremely beneficial
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hen you're out to create something, it's really important to equip yourself with extensive knowledge and prepare yourself in a way that you're able to do justice to the task. For a couple, having a child is important since it completes the family. However, modern lifestyle and increased stress have become the cause of several ailments, including complications related to conception. The growing number of fertility clinics and use of latest technology to help with conceiving a child are proof enough of how serious the problem really is.
Ayurveda elaborates on the appropriate diet, lifestyle, and thinking that a person should adopt based on their constitution. Apart from such guidelines, many useful herbal combinations are also mentioned that help both men and women with conception. These are known rasayana, or rejuvenating preparations.
Four Aspects of Conception Ayurveda identifies four contributors to successful conception â&#x20AC;&#x201C; healthy seed (semen and ovum), healthy uterus, proper nutrition, and the right time. When all four aspects function well and are balanced, they facilitate natural conception. If any one of them is affected negatively, you may have trouble getting pregnant.
Importance of Vata Dosha Blood circulation, respiration, excretion, and transportation are considered the main functions of vata dosha. Vata is known as prana, or life energy. The apana vata, one of the five types of vata, is naturally responsible for menses, secretion of semen, and elimination of urine and stool. The pelvic area, or the reproductive system, is one of natural locations of the vata dosha. Therefore, when vata gets aggravated, it is unable to carry out its natural functions and can create semen related disorders and irregularity in menstruation cycle. This can ultimately lead to many problems in conception.
Pre Conception Yoga These days, most people are familiar with the fact that yoga can help ease stress and provide necessary nutrition to parts of the body by improving blood circulation. When preparing to start a family, both partners are expected to be free from stress and anxiety. This ensures secretion of fertile youth hormones that are abundant in quantity and high in
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quality. Yoga postures and meditation techniques can help achieve this. Regular practice of yoga enhances semen quality, improves blood circulation in reproductive organs, strengthens pelvic muscles, regularises menstruation cycle, and helps in proper formation and secretion of ovum. The asanas and breathing exercises outlined below are useful for couples as a part of the pre conception process:
Pranayama: Kapalbhati, Nadi shodhan and Bhramari are helpful breathing exercises to practice. ASANAS Adhomukha shavasana Forward facing dog pose
Pavan muktasana
Utthishtha trikonasana
Matsyasana Fish pose
ASANAS FOR MALE
Shoulder stand pose
Ardha matsyendr asana
Shirsh asana
Seated forward bend pose
Wind relieving pose
Extended triangle pose
Sarvang asana
Half spinal twist pose
Pashchimottan asana
Shav asana
Bhujang asana
Corpse pose
Cobra pose
Veer bhadrasan
Bhujang asana
Warrior pose
Cobra pose
Hastapad asana Hand-foot stretching pose
ASANAS FOR FEMALE
Baddha konasana Cobblers pose/ Bound angle pose
Viparit akarni Balasana
Legs up the wall pose
Child pose
Headstand pose
We hope that you are now aware of the various factors that affect your ability to conceive and the steps you can take for healthy conception.
APRIL FOOL – MAKES COOL
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or a long time, people have been celebrating different kinds of festivals, occasions or special days to rejuvenate themselves and escape from the boredom of routine life.
FIRST APRIL is one such day when people play funny, exciting, and enjoyable pranks on each other. In other words, we're talking about April Fool's Day! All over the world, this special day is celebrated in a grand way by playing jokes on people and being fooled by friends and family. This day has become so popular that it is eagerly awaited by one and all. Playing pranks, cracking jokes, and indulging in mischievous acts are all highlights of this day. It offers a golden chance to near and dear ones to have a lot of fun, but in a way that they don't hurt each other's feelings intentionally. These days, when people are too busy and stressed out, such happy and funny occasions give them a chance to regain the precious things they've lost in life, like their smile. Laughing not only changes your mood but also secretes good hormones in the body. It is also beneficial in many health issues, since it can help cure people free of cost. That's why it is said, “Laughter is best medicine” or “Humour is infectious”.
The Benefits Of Teaching Kids Yoga At An Early Age Dr. Mukesh Sharma Apr. 2016 – Paramayu – 25
Deeper Ayurveda / Kid’s Special During childhood, kids don’t just grow physically; they also grow emotionally and learn how to behave in society. Everything leaves a deep impression on their developing mind. By minutely observing, hearing, and understanding everything that happens around them, they are able to shape their perception understanding of the world.
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n the current competitive atmosphere, it’s considered essential to be an all-rounder since it allows you to fulfil the different ambitions that you have in life. If your efforts don’t bear fruit or you’re unable to achieve your goals, you might develop an inferiority complex, which, in turn, can lead to many disorders. Long time back, childhood was considered to be a period that was free from all stress and tension. But in the times that we live in, the scene has changed drastically. Even children are no longer tension free. There are several factors that could be responsible for this - going to school at such an early age, the load of their daily study-homework-tuition routine, excessive exposure to television, spending time on mobiles and the laptop instead of indulging in physical activities, increased insecurity due to living in nuclear families, and decline in moral values and culture because of absence of proper guidance from elders.
Childhood And Ayurveda According to Ayurveda, this primary phase of life is dominant in kapha dosha. Kapha provides lubrication and nutrition and sustains proper growth and strength in the body. This also helps develop mental attributes like patience, affection, forgiveness, and tolerance. It is this phase that acts as a solid foundation for the future. Kids who are given positive guidance and optimum nutrition grow up to lead a healthy and happy lives . Here are some beneficial and easy-to-practice yoga techniques for kids: Pranayama Breathing exercises like Anulomvilom and Bhramari are extremely beneficial for children. Asana Dhanurasana (Bow Posture): It helps increase self-confidence and concentration. Tadasana (Mountain Posture): It stretches 26 – Paramayu – Apr. 2016
the body and helps boost height, energy, and strength. Vrikshasana (Tree Posture): It increases balance and awareness. Sukhasana (Easy Posture): This posture teaches children how to sit in the proper posture and lays the foundation for the process of meditation. Bhujangasana (Cobra Posture): It makes the waist area flexible and helps in digestion. Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Posture): It improves digestion, knee strength, and concentration power. Marjarasan: It is useful for cervical and lumbar muscles Baddha Konasana (Cobbler’s Posture): It is beneficial for the intestines and muscles in the pelvic area Shavasan (Corpse Posture): It promotes relaxation by alleviating physical and mental stress.
In addition to the above postures, practicing Surya namaskar (Sun salutation), Ardha sarvangasana (Shoulder stand), Sinhasana (Lion Posture), Veerasana (Hero Posture), Ardha chandrasana (Half Moon Posture), Uttanasana (Standing Forward Posture), the Frog pose, and the Dog ?kVd pose are also considered useful.YkkHk vkgkj óksr
Benefits Of Yoga For Kids During childhood, the body is naturally more flexible and, as such, lends itself beautifully to the practice of yoga. Some of the general benefits of doing yoga regularly are listed below: Improves concentration Relaxes the mind Energises the body Teaches team spirit Boosts self-confidence Sharpens intelligence Prevents negative thoughts Improves blood circulation and flexibility Strengthens the nervous system Increases immunity Enhances proper sleep and relaxation
Some children exhibit signs of partial or delayed mind development. A few indicators of this could be limited learning capability, lack of stability, unclear pronunciation, hyper activity or lack of activity, poor memory, anger, jealousy, irritability, and inability to adjust with other kids. Tips To Teach Yoga To Kids Here are some tips that will encourage kids to learn and practice yoga practice in a friendly manner: Start with easy to practice postures Teach the postures in a sporting spirit Increase the time duration gradually based on how well they learn Don’t implement anything forcefully Instead of theoretical guidance, give children easy and practical demonstration Do not given them a heavy meal before doing yoga Avoid comparing them to other kids Define a proper time to practice yoga Make the place you practice yoga interesting and fun using colourful mats and yoga posters Play soft and soothing music Make them wear comfortable clothes during the sessions Explain the health benefits of each posture
the most out of any physical activity or exercise. The food you eat before you start exercising works like fuel and that’s why it should have the proper amount of carbohydrates and proteins. And after the workout, what you eat should help compensate for the energy lost doing the exercises. Try these diet suggestions to ensure that your kids stay energetic both before and after doing yoga.
Pre Workout Diet: Banana And Dry Fruit Smoothie To a glass of milk, add a mashed banana, a handful of nuts, two dates, and one fig. Blend everything well and have it half an hour before meals.
RECIPE The diet consumed before and after practice plays a very important role. It helps get
Doing yoga in childhood helps lay strong foundation for future
Healthy meals are also very important
Post Workout Diet: Veggie Paneer Role Take a multigrain roti, spread some mint chutney on it, and make a filling of sautéed vegetables with chunks of paneer (cottage cheese), and some sprouts. Roll the roti and roast it on a tava, a flat iron plate or a griddle. Serve this energising combination hot.
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Sunlight For Healthy Bones Lack of knowledge has lead people to be unappreciative of the sun and its life-giving powers. For them, its role is limited to regulating temperature, controlling the seasons, and tanning the body. It's time to get rid of such misconceptions and understand the role of the sun in our lives.
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ccording to astrological texts, all nine planets are a part of this universe created by God. These planets work on the principle of 'cause and consequence', which means that the lives of people are affected by their actions. Their characteristics, physical feature, behaviour, likes and dislikes are all determined by a specific combination of these planets.
Importance of Sunlight in Daily Routine To understand the importance of the sun in our daily life, imagine for a minute your existence without it. The whole planet would be thrown into darkness and no one would be able to see anything. Cultivation would come to a standstill and, in the absence of plants or crops, there would be no oxygen to breath and no water to drink. Without the sun, all necessary life-giving elements would be destroyed.
Sunlight & Its Effect on Health Sunlight affects physical and mental health in many ways. Some of these are elaborated below: It is key to the process of photosynthesis that is required for plant growth The body clock responds according to the movement of the sun It increases secretion of serotonin that protects us from depression Sunlight helps kill different bacteria or germs It enhances immunity and keeps us protected from infections Exposure to sunlight is beneficial in many medical conditions, like cardiac disorders,
The sun is known as the king of all the planets because of the vantage position it occupies at the centre of the solar system. It is responsible for the existence of the life force that is integral to all living things on this planet. The sun is also the main source of the digestive fire within our body. Finally, it is responsible for a lot of other things, including lightning in the sky and the light that causes the stars and moon to shine. And let's not forget that the sun drives away darkness and illuminates everything so that we are able perceive their true form. 28 – Paramayu – Apr. 2016
blood circulation, cholesterol problem, and diabetes Sunlight helps in liver related ailments, metabolic dysfunction, and elimination of waste It also works in cancer related to the intestine, breast, blood, prostate, pancreas, and lymphoma It is beneficial in joint and muscular pains and also eases inflammation
Sunlight & Vitamin D To maintain health and to avoid different diseases, exposure to sunlight on a daily basis is important. As the main source of energy, regular and balanced exposure to sun plays a significant role in nurturing and strengthening the bones. It also boosts the production of vitamin D that helps absorb calcium needed for healthy teeth and bones. Deficiency of vitamin D can lead to several complications, including rickets in children, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and poor bone density. In places where the sun appears for a short period of time, people tend to suffer from many health issues. Same goes for those who may not get the opportunity to step outdoors very often. They should consider plantbased sources of vitamin D to make up for the deficit in their body. However, this vitamin is fat-soluble, so you must add fat or oil to your diet to help it dissolve easily in your body.
Sources of Vitamin D Apart from sunlight, there are other plant-based sources that provide this vitamin. Some of them are mentioned below: Curd Mushroom Cheese Fortified grains Oatmeal Whole cereals Soya milk Tofu Almond milk Milk and its products According to medical recommendation, the daily allowance of vitamin D should be between 600 and 4000 International Unit (IU). Now that you've understood the importance of sunlight, open your doors and step out to enjoy its goodness!
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We've outlined a few pranayama techniques here to help you look more beautiful. Practice them regularly and see the change for yourself.
Sitkari Pranayama
Sit comfortably with your eyes closed.
Gently press your lower and upper teeth together and separate your lips as much as you comfortably can, exposing your teeth to the air.
Inhale slowly through the gaps in the teeth and focus on the hissing sound of your breath.
Close the mouth and slowly exhale through the nose.
Shitali Pranayama
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n integral part of making a good first impression is looking good. Since time immemorial, people - regardless of their age or gender - have been aspiring for beauty. In fact, if you look at all the effort everyone puts into looking attractive, you'll understand how highly people value this attribute.
Sit in a comfortable position with the head, neck, and spine in alignment.
Close your eyes, breathe through the diaphragm for several minutes. Then open the mouth and form the lips into an “O”.
Curl the tongue lengthwise and stick it out of the mouth.
Inhale deeply across the tongue and into the mouth as if drinking through a straw.
Focus your attention on the cooling sensation of the breath as the abdomen and lower ribs expand.
Withdraw the tongue and close the mouth, exhaling completely through the nostrils.
Factors that Affect Beauty At a personal level, there can be any number of causative factors that affect beauty adversely. Some of them are listed below: Negative emotions like stress, anxiety, and anger
Irregular daily routine
Unhealthy eating habits
High pollution levels
Both these cooling pranayama techniques pacify emotions and quell pitta imbalance, especially in the summer heat. They are considered helpful in preventing different skin ailments originating from impurities in the blood.
Excessive use of chemical products
Bhastrika Pranayama
Deficiency of nutritious supplements
Digestion related disorders
In this pranayama technique, the breathing process acts like a blacksmith's bellow, that's why it's known by this name.
Role of Pranayama in Beauty Regulated and rhythmic breathing helps enhance beauty by increasing blood circulation in the body. It maintains the process of wear and tear in the cells and flushes out toxic materials, thereby purifying the channels of the body. Moreover, it relaxes the nervous system and helps secrete useful hormones in the body.
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Benefits
Sit in a comfortable posture. Padmasana (crossed leg) and Vajrasana are the ideal yoga postures to practice pranayama. Place your hands on your knees. Focus on your breathing pattern and be relaxed. Breathe in by inhaling forcefully through both the nostrils. Make sure that your lungs are
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Pranayama is a technique that helps people practice breathing in a wellmanaged and balanced manner. Apart from the many health benefits associated with it, the main advantage of pranayama is to ensure that you get maximum oxygen into the body. This provides nutrition to the cells, gets rid of waste products, and works as a stress buster. filled with air. Once you inhale fully, exhale with great force.
Don't bend forward while exhaling; maintain natural posture throughout the breathing exercise.
Benefits Bhastrika helps balance all three doshas and stimulates the digestive fire. Respiratory disorders like cold, sinusitis, throat infections, and other kapha related problems also are cured. This technique helps discover the power of kundalini by clearing any blockage in the spinal cord.
Bhramari Pranayama
Sit in a quiet and comfortable posture. Close your eyes and breathe deeply.
Close your ears with your thumbs.
Place the index finger just above the eyebrows and rest of fingers over eyes.
Focus your concentration on the area between the eyebrows
Keep the mouth closed and breathe out slowly through the nose making a humming sound like a bee.
Breathe in and out and continue doing so around 6-7 times.
Benefits This pranayama helps calm down the agitated or unstable mind. It lowers blood pressure and relieves tension, anger, and anxiety. It also improves concentration and memory and builds confidence. In addition to the techniques described above, pranayamas like Kaphalbhati and Anulom-vilom are also beneficial in achieving and maintaining beauty.
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Ayurveda Food And Its Importance
Food is the only source of nutrients in our body. The right amount of nutrition intake is essential for well balanced growth of the body and mind. In modern times, nutritious food is categorised into proteins, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, etc. In Ayurveda, however, such types of food are classified into different “food-name groups”, which are mentioned here:
Shook Dhaanya (Class of Corns or Monocotyledons) & Grains that have a thorny
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enerally, people have the wrong perception about Ayurveda just being about treating illnesses through outdated remedies. The truth couldn’t be further from it. In fact, Ayurveda is a complete life-science in itself. Giving detailed knowledge about all aspects of health, Ayurveda lays special emphasis on diet. Based on various aspects, like body constitution, the season, or personal requirements, Ayurveda describes various methods of food preparation that help us maintain optimum balance of the metabolic processes.
Ksheer Varga (Class of Milk) & In Ayurveda, eight different types of milk are mentioned with their specific effect on health. The classification is based on the source of the milk, such as cow, buffalo, sheep, goat etc. Ghee or Clarified Butter & Unlike modern
appearance on the outside, or have any type of pointed covering, are known as monocotyledons. Eg: wheat, barley, rice, etc.
butter which gets classified on the basis of fat content or saltiness, natural ghee in Ayurveda has been classified based on the various stages of ghee preparation.
Shami Dhaanya (Class of Pulses or Dicotyledons) & All pulses are included in this Ayurveda mentions a variety of recipes and methods of food preparation based on the six distinct tastes we can experience. These recipes not only enhance the taste of the food, but also provide the required nutrition for the body.
Shaak Varga (Class of Vegetables) & As the name suggests, this group contains all types of vegetables such as spinach, brinjal, fenugreek leaves, chenopodium (bathua), pointed gourd (parval) etc.
food category. Eg: green gram, black gram, red
Some Useful Tables & In the table below, a few features of some common food grains have been explained in brief: Hindi Name
Sanskrit Name
English Name
Taste
Potenc y
Dosha - Function
Gehun
Godhum
Wheat
Sweet
Cool
Heavy — balances vata-pitta, strengthens the body, works as an aphrodisiac, decreases debility
Jau
Yava
Barley
Sweet - Cool Astring ent
Chana
Chanak
Bengal Sweet - Cool gram/Chickp Astring ent eas
Dry — alleviates kapha (phlegm), beneficial to diabetic and obese patients, helps in easing constipation Dry — balances kapha and pitta, treats blood impurities
Qualities and functions of different preparations which are made up of food grains are given here: Hindi Name
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Sanskrit Name
English Name Taste
Potency Dosha -Function
Baati
Angarkarkati
Baati
Sweet
Cool
Appetiser, strengthening, bulk promoting
Idly
Indarika
Idly
Sweet
Cool
Light, soft, balances vata-pitta, strengthening food
Dosa
Dharika
Dosa
Sweet
Hot
Plain dosa is light while spice added is heavy, increases pitta
Poori
Poorika
Poori
Sweet
Hot
Heavy, strengthening and kapha-pitta increasing
Mathri
Manthak
Mathri
Sweet Cool
Heavy, helps in gaining weight, aphrodisiac and vata-pitta alleviating
Sevai
Sevika
Vermicelli
Sweet
Heavy, energiser and vata-pitta balancing
Halwa
Lapsika
Halva
Sweet Cool
Cool
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Vrikshasana — Boosts physical strength and concentration
HOME DETOX Over a period of time, ama (or toxins) gets accumulated within the body, resulting in diseases. To prevent that from happening, it's necessary to detox your body regularly.
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hy Detox is Important
We live in a time where advancement in modern technology and rise of machines have contributed significantly to pollution in the environment. The body and the mind are constantly exposed to pollutants in the form of harmful food, chemicals, radiation, atmospheric changes etc. Some of these we are able to metabolise and throw out of the body. Others remain undigested and form ama or toxins, which do not get thrown out of the body. This waste material circulates throughout the body, eventually getting stored in the weak spots, leading to a host of disorders. Therefore, to enjoy good health, it is important to go in for detoxification periodically.
Who Needs Detox? Ama can form in anyone - the elderly or the young, the healthy or the unhealthy. This means detox is for everyone. Those who are sick can detox their body as part of their treatment. People who are healthy should do it as 36 – Paramayu – Apr. 2016
a preventive measure. How to Apply Detox Jiva has come up with a very simple way to cleanse the body naturally. The process can be done at home under the guidance of a Jiva doctor. The home detox program includes a three-dimensional approach: 1. Destabilize the toxins from the deeper cells of the body 2. Increase the body's capacity to burn ama or toxins 3. Expel them from the body through purgation These objectives are achieved through the use of very simple techniques like: ● Oiling: This is done both externally and internally. Some popular methods of
Yoga and meditation and a restricted diet are also part of the detoxifying program. They help achieve better balance in the energy flow of the body. This, in turn, makes the natural healing systems of the body function normally.
oiling are self-massage, oil pulling, and putting two drops of oil in each ear and the nostrils. ● Steam Therapy: Steam can be taken in through sauna or hot water showers. ● Herbal Teas: Jiva herbal tea and other natural decoctions help clean the srotas (channels) of different tissues. ● Jiva anti-ama or Aampachak mixture: It helps the body burn ama. ● Detox formula: This formula removes the toxins from the body. In addition to this, the program calls for yoga, meditation, and a restricted diet. They help achieve better balance in the energy flow of the body. This, in turn, makes the natural healing systems of the body function normally. Give your body a new lease on life with the Jiva Home Detox Kit. If interested, speak to a doctor and get your kit along with proper instructions on how to use it.
“Yog bhagaye rog, nitya isko apanyen Is path par chalne wale, jag mein khushiyan paayen.”
—Yogacharya Harish Mohan Note – In the beginning, it might be difficult to maintain proper balance. If it is, you can stand with your back against a wall to help you gain balance. Gradually step away from the wall and also increase the time you spend on each leg.
Meaning of above quote Yoga removes illness, therefore we must practice it daily. And those who follow this everyday will definitely find health and happiness. About Vrikshasana While performing this asana, your body looks like a tree. That's why it is known as ‘Vrikshasana' or 'The Tree Pose'. It is beneficial for people of all age groups since it energises the body and relaxes the mind. Let's take a look at how to perform this asana correctly.
Benefits 1. Strengthens the back muscles that support the spinal cord 2. Helps in maintaining body balance 3. Enhances self confidence and concentration 4. Improves circulation in the legs. 5. Useful in treating sciatica disorders 6. Reduces stress level by calming the mind
Method 1. Stand in an upright position. Keep your back straight, maintain a little gap between both the legs and relax your hands, allowing them to hang loosely by your side. 2. Fold the right leg at the knee and place the sole on the inner side of the left thigh. 3. Inhaling deeply, raise both hands slowly over the head and join them together to form the traditional Indian salute (Namaskar). 4. Maintain this posture for a few minutes by focusing on a certain point in front of the eyes. 5. Exhale now and bring the hands down, back to their
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natural position. 6. Slowly release the folded leg and stand still on both feet. 7. Repeat this posture with the other leg.
● Yogasana must be always practiced under the guidance of an experienced teacher. ● Consult your physician before doing any asanas that are physically demanding. ● One should practice asanas in a natural way according to the body's strength and health condition. Do not push your body into unnatural angles just to get the asana perfect. ● This asana is not recommended for patients with acute insomnia, hypertension, or severe headaches.
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MAKOY
The Super Herbs / Appearance and Origin This herb grows to about one and a half feet in height. Often, it dries up in summers, but flourishes again by the end of the rainy season. The fruits this plant bears are green when they're unripe, but turn purple or black when they mature. Occasionally, you find yellow or red fruits as well. Makoy is commonly available all over India. In Western Himalaya, it can be found up to 2600 meters above sea level.
Chemical Compounds Makoy contains the alkaloids solanin and saponin. 100 gms of Makoy leaves have 5.9% protein, 1% fat, 8.9% carbohydrate, 410 mg calcium, 70 mg phosphorus, and 21 mg iron. In addition, the herb is rich in vitamin B and C, and the ripe fruit contains glucose and fructose. Its seeds yield 15-20% oil that is greenish-yellow in appearance.
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Usage Some common usages of this herb are given below: 1. Eating this plant is useful in treating gout, piles, and cough 2. The tender stem and leaves are used internally as well externally to treat chronic skin problems like scabies, psoriasis, and ringworm 3. Ascites, liver enlargement, and urine retention are treated by having the distilled extract (ark) of this plant 4. Gargling with the decoction of this plant is useful in mouth and throat related problems 5. Its juice is used to treat ear pain and nasal disorders 6. It increases energy by curing chronic fever and spleen enlargement 7. It is applied on all types of inflammation 8. It clears stool and urine related impurities
Ayurvedic Functions Makoy is classified in the bitter group in Charak Samhita, a wellknown Ayurvedic text. Based on its properties, it provides a specific effect on different systems of the body. It works as a rejuvenating agent, blood purifier, laxative, aphrodisiac, and analgesic.
According to Ayurveda, all substances found on earth have different therapeutic properties. With proper knowledge, even a common man can enjoy their benefits. In this herb series, we are going to learn about 'Makoy' – a vegetable that has great medicinal value. 38 28 – Paramayu – Apr. Jan. 2016 2016
Apart from this, Makoy is beneficial for those who have larynx or vocal cord related problems, eye disorders, inflammation, haemorrhoids, fever, diabetes, cardiac disorders, liver complications, and spleen enlargement. The fruit and panchang of this plant are used for medicinal purposes. The red fruits of Makoy are eaten. In southern states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, this herb is used in many recipes. Similarly, in Ethiopia, South Africa, Greece, and Indonesia, Makoy is consumed in a variety of food preparations.
Makoy: Greatly beneficial in all its forms
Ayurvedic Properties of Makoy Latin Name – Solanum nigrum English Name – Black Nightshade Sanskrit Name – Kakmachi, Vayasi Rasa (Taste) – Tikta, Katu Guna (Property) – Laghu, Snigdha Veerya (Potency) – Anushnashit Vipak (Post Digestive effect) – Katu Dosha-karma – It alleviates all three doshas vata, pitta, and kapha
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into chutney (sauce) that complements a wide range of food items. Another important part of this recipe is coconut. It is known to have great taste and a wide range of health benefits. Coriander is also rich in antioxidants. This pitta pacifying chutney can be eaten with many dishes like idly, dosa, pakode and dhokla.
1. ½ a fresh coconut cup fresh coriander
3. ¼ cup roasted Bengal gram split pulse 4. 8-10 curry leaves 5. 8-10 fresh mint leaves 6. Juice of 1 lemon 7.
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Chop coconut into small pieces
after washing it thoroughly. Mix chopped coconut pieces
with all other ingredients and blend to a smooth paste. Add water according to the desired thickness you want in the chutney Now the chutney is ready to be served. It remains fresh for up to 6-8 hours. Use this delicious chutney with your favourite food and enjoy!
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Every year, hundreds of people across the country are affected by sunstroke caused by abnormal rise in temperature. If you don't take precaution in advance, it can be a serious threat to your life. ummers are just around the corner and, during this time, you're at a higher risk of getting sunstroke. Soon enough we're going to hear about people being affected by heat stroke. To keep ourselves protected, it is important to know what sunstroke is and what we can do to prevent it.
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According to Ayurveda, sunstroke can be attributed to aggravation of pitta dosha. Many of the symptoms of sunstroke are similar to that which manifest when there is an imbalance of pitta in the body. In Ayurveda, there are a numbers of herbs that help balance heat or pitta related problems.
What is Sunstroke
Here are a few tips that will help prevent sunstroke:
Exposure to direct sun can lead to heat exhaustion. This is a temporary and less serious condition. However, when the body's temperature rises above 37 C and reaches 40 C, it can affect the functioning of many vital organs and cause the following symptoms: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Throbbing headache Rapid breathing Increased heart rate Red or flushed skin Nausea and vomiting Dizziness and fainting Deficiency of body fluids
Sun or heatstroke causes severe dehydration and, in such a condition, it is very important to maintain fluid levels in the body. If you're required to stay in the sun for very long hours, be sure to drink plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration.
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1. Wear full sleeves clothes to protect the body from direct sun exposure. 2. Switch to loose-fitting dresses instead of tight ones, and especially wear cotton fabric. 3. Carry an umbrella when going out. 4. Have light meals before leaving home. 5. Hydrate your body regularly. 6. Drink naturally cooling substances like thandai, coconut water, fruit juices etc. 7. If possible, avoid going out during the hottest hours of the day.
Home Remedies 1. In case of dehydration, drink lots of water mixed with sugar and salt.
2. Regular use of onion prevents sunstroke. If someone is suffering from heatstroke, applying onion juice on the entire body is recommended. 3. Make a drink of fresh coriander and mint leaves mixed with mishri (rock sugar candy). 4. Another drink that's great for summers is a preparation made from unripe mango pulp mixed with roasted cumin seeds, mint, fennel, black salt, sugar or jaggery. 5. Drinking fresh butter milk is beneficial. 6. Apply sandalwood paste to lower the effect of heat on the body. 7. Have plenty of fruits and vegetables containing water, like cucumber, watermelon, musk melon, lemon drink, and sugarcane juice. So, beat the heat this summer with these tips and stay cool, happy, and healthy.
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Jiva Neem Face Wash
Jiva Cucumber Water Jiva Cucumber Water is a multipurpose toner containing cucumber and other extracts to tone and refresh the skin. Cucumber hydrates the skin and gives it a cooling effect. Soap nut fruit(sapindus trifoliatus) is antimicrobial, and is beneficial for preventing infections. It cleanses toxins from the deeper pores of the skin, and removes dirt and oil. Recommended for: Hydrating and cooling skin, preventing skin infectionsand removing tosins from skin.
The Jiva Neem Face Wash combines the goodness of neem, tulsi, aloe vera, and lemon. Neem, popular for its anti-bacterial properties, improves skin health and immunity and fights off bacterial infections such as acne and boils. Tulsi, also known as the holy basil, lends a beautiful glow to the skin. Lemon is a powerful astringent that tightens the pores while aloe vera keeps the skin soft and smooth. Recommended for: Recommended for Acne prone Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin, other common disorders of skin.
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Director General, CCRAS Visited Jiva
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rof. Vd. K S Dhiman, Director General of Central Council of Research in Ayurveda and Siddha (Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India), visited JIVA in Faridabad, along with Dr. M.M. Padhi, Deputy Director (CCRAS). Addressing the Jiva Ayurveda doctors, Prof. Dhiman, appreciated the work Jiva is doing to establish original Ayurveda practice. He also launched the new version "Saraswati" Jiva's in house knowledge management portal for Ayurvedic doctors.
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Dr. Chauhan honoured by Chhattisgarh CM Dr. Ramam Singh Jiva Neem Soap Jiva Neem Soap is enriched with tea tree oil to free your skin from conditions such as pimples, itching, dryness and other skin disorders. It has anti-bactrial properties that tone and nourish your skin, keeping it healthy and germ-free. And, the long-lasting aromatic fragrance will soothe your mind and body all day long. Recommended for: Cleansing skin and keeping infections at bay, protection against harmful UV rays, sooths your mind and body with its aromatic fragrance.
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n the 9th Annual Function of All India Kshastriya Federation held in Raipur, Dr. Raman Singh, CM Chhattisgarh, honoured Dr. Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda for his outstanding services in the field of Ayurveda. Dr. Raman Singh, who is an Ayurvedic doctor himself, appreciated the work done by Jiva for promotion of Ayurveda not only in India but globally. aptivated the attention and kept everyone mesmerized.
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Infusion Water Bottle Jiva Amla Juice Amla is a natural source of Vitamin C. An adequate amount of Vitamin C is crucial for the eyesight and hair. It keeps the vision clear and prevents hair fall. It is an effective heart and liver tonic, helps to detoxify and purify the body. It normalizes cholesterol, blood sugar level and helps to restore vigour & vitality naturally. Rinsing the mouth with Amla juice cleanses the mouth and provides relief from bad breath.
Description: Water is essential to life and you should keep yourself properly hydrated all the time. With Jiva's unique Infusion Bottle,you can do just that. What's more, you can also flavor the water by adding lime wedges, some mint leaves, or slices of your favorite fruit and you'll have natural micro nutrient rich water throughout the day. This is also a healthy alternative to sugary drinks. But why stop at fruits only? Infuse your water with the goodness of herbs that are packed into Jiva's Infusion Pack. Available in two varieties – the Diabetes Infusion Pack and the Digestion Infusion Pack - they contain the goodness of powerful herbs, like rakta chandan, ushir, mulethi, cinnamon, and jawasa. There couldn't be a simpler way to good health than this!
Recommended for: Bad vision, Detoxification of Body, For concerns related to eye sight & hair, Low immunity and fatigue as well.
Recommended for: All Start your journey towards a healthier lifestyle with Jiva's infusion bottle.
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Resonance of Jiva's Mission in Russia
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st Congress on Traditional Medicine of the SCO, BRICS and EAU Countries was held in Russia on 7th and 8th Dec. This program was organized by the Russian Professional Medical Association of Traditional and Folk Medicine, the National Medical Chamber, and Expocentre ZAO, with the support of the Russian State Duma Committee on Health Care. The conference was attended by a large number of people, who shared their thoughts and opinions on spreading traditional system of medicine. On this occasion Dr. Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda, gave an insightful presentation on the "Use of Technology in Spreading Ayurveda Globally". Jiva Ayurveda also signed an MoU with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association of Russia to collaborate in the field of Ayurvedic education and research. Apr. 2016 – Paramayu – 43
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