Thought of the Day

"Those who wish to live healthier and longer;
should make it a habit
not to eat anything unless they feel very hungry"
                                                                       Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya




Vichar Kranti Abhiyan, Shantikunj, Haridwar, India

Pragya Yoga

Pragya Yoga For Happy And Healthy Life

Healthy and happy life is the most sough of goal of everyone. Whatever be one's socio economic status and occupation, one always aspires to have healthy and joyful life. But one should also remember that vigor and happiness are interwoven with physical, mental and emotional well-being. Those who give importance only to physical fitness cannot sustain good health unless they are mentally and emotionally fine. This fact is emphasized in the ancient Indian texts and is reflected in the holistic way of life guided there. The modern science of medicine has also recognized the importance of mental and emotional fitness in healthy and hearty life and therefore the causes and remedies of many diseases and disorders are searched in the patient's psychology these days

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Aditya Mudra



N. P. Sanghvi, “Mudra Vigyan –
 Edition 7”, Pradeep Sanghvi:Mumbai, 2007

 Method
Place the tip of the thumb at the base of the ring finger

Effect
This finger represents Prithvi and the Thumb represents Agni. When the Agni touches at the base to the ring finger there is a growth of Prithvi element and also growth of Agni. Therefore there will be weight gain with improvement stamina

Benefits
* One can gain weight by a regular practice of 50 minutes followed by Prana Mudra. There will be remarkable weight gain
* Problem of sneezing continuously in the morning can be cured with the practice of this mudra
* Yawning and sneezing during meditation can be prevented by practicing this mudra

http://forum.spiritualindia.org/few-yoga-tips-you-can-do-at-home-t30654.0.html

Water Therapy

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Currents of Breath

Diagnose Cure and Empower Yourself by Current of Breath

Swara Yoga deals with the physiological,psychological and spiritual aspects of the rythmic notes of breathing and the associated flow of bioelectric currents and prana (vital spiritual energy)

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Thought of the Day

A man is free to do anything;
but there is no choice regarding the selection of its consequences.
                                                 "Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya"

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan, Shantikunj, Haridwar, INDIA

Apan-Vayu Mudra

http://health.indianetzone.
com/yoga/1/apan_vayu_
mudra_back_mudra.htm



http://health.indianetzone.com/yoga/
1/apan_vayu_mudra_back_mudra.htm

Method
with each hand: Bend your index finger and let its tip touch the ball of your thumb. At the same time, the tips of the middle and ring fingers touch the tip of your thumb. Extend your little finger.

Time Duration
Use as needed, until you feel the effect, or practice three times a day for 15 minutes as a course of treatment

Benefits
 * It is like a medicine for Blood pressure
 * Removes more perspiration of legs & hands
 * Removes useless things from our body
 * Effective on toothache
 * Cures gas trouble
 * Relieves headache
 * Balance body temperature
 * Helpful to cure acidity

http://www.panjokutch.com/Health/mudra/apan-vayu_1.htm

Blood Group Tells Personality

	BLOODGROUP O	BLOOD GROUP A	BLOODGROUP B	BLOOD GROUP AB
In a nutshell	Cannot stand people who hide the truth	Pessimistic and too sensitive	Cannot take orders easily	Romantic and sentimental
Basic Behavior	Make objectives clear	Careful about decision-making	Make decisions fast	Extremely practical
	Possess great deal of confidence	Make things clear in black and white	Can be flexible	Excellent in analyses
	Honest, optimistic and energetic	Care too much about social rules and standards	Do not care about rules	Give fair criticisms
			Respect scientific and practical findings	Cannot decide when it comes to important issues
Tolerance	Strength and endurance depend on their aim	High tolerance for physical or repetitive work	Maintain the longest interest in what they do	Try to be hard-working
	Give up easily if they find the job meaningless	Cannot take changes easily	Seem impatient	Tend to be impatient
		Lose interest in a hobby easily	Dislike repetitious work
How do they see their future and past?	Positive about the past, thus do not regret about the past	Try hard to forget the past	Hard to forget recent affairs, but able to forget past and memories	Sentimental about the past
	Seek financial stability for the future	Pessimistic about the future		More concern about the immediate problems than anything else
How do they express their emotions?	Usually stable and calm	Able to display cool outlook even though angry	Expressive	Sentimental
	Sensitive towards sincerity	Short-tempered	Cool and objective	Usually cool and steady, but can get upset with an immediate, unsolved problem
	Give frank, direct opinions	Take longer to heal a broken heart	Although joke a lot, could actually be very shy	Can get moody easily
		Sensitive to others' opinions	Change moods like the weather
			Cannot stop complaining when they are upset
How do they work?	Ability to concentrate vary from time to time, depending on aim	Perfectionist	Creative and possess new ideas	Able to handle a wide scope of jobs
	Mostly prefer to lead	Handle one thing at a time	Cannot differentiate between work and hobby	Value hard work
	Can overlook details	Work a line between work and personal affairs	Cannot take orders	Quick in understanding
		Highly responsible	Do not hesitate to introduce innovative changes and are not worried about theirs criticisms	Not highly responsible and unable to follow-up on a project until its completion
		Tend to choose hobbies which help them release stress		Tend to be artistic in approach

http://bzupages.com/f304/blood-group-tells-personality-14987/

Thought of the Day

"Mind is like a fertile land;
  you can grow in it whatever thoughts you want to"

Apan Mudra

http://www.eclecticenergies.com
/mudras/mudra.php?num=4

 Method
With each hand: Place the tip of thumb, middle finger, and ring finger together-extend the other 2 fingers straight upward

Time Duration
When needed, do it for 5 to 45 minutes or use three times a day for 15 minutes as a course of treatment.

Specialty
It plays an important role in our health as it regulates the excretory system

Benefits
* Mainly effective in strengthening & cleaning various vital parts of the body
* It is also effective for knee and thigh
* Purifies the entire body, removes toxemia from the body
* Regularizes the urine flow & perspiration (in case it is less or irregular)
* Helpful in curing vomiting
* For healthy teeth - use this mudra along with Akash mudra
* For eyes, nose, ears & mouth related problems, use this mudra along with pran mudra
* Helpful in menstruation related problems, burning sensation of hand, heart, leg & urine

http://www.panjokutch.com/Health/mudra/apan_1.htm

Thought of the Day

"PressurE may give PerformancE ;
But PassioN gives ExcellencE."


Daily Thought of the Day emailed by A. M. Shah (amrish1974@gmail.com)

Air Therapy

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Thought of The Day

The key to "Happiness" is not that U NEVER get Angry, Upset, Frustrated, Irritated or Depressed....
It is!  how FAST U Get Out of it...!

sms - inspirational thoughts from "Life_Positive" TD4SMSGupShup 

Air Bath

Air Bath (Morning / Evening Walk)
Called the BEST EXERCISE

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Benefits
* External/Internal cleansing
* Better mental health gives positive thoughts
* Skin becomes healthy, soft & bright
* Muscles become stronger
* More blood supply to the heart, i.e.more blood purification
* Less pressure on heart - that's why people of all ages can do it
* Walking on clean, dew drenched grass makes eye-sight better
* Increased vital life force

Method
* Walk in fresh air only
* Walk with empty stomach
* Don’t Talk when you Walk (Feel Oneness with Nature)
* Healthy person: 5-7 km/day (Gradually increasing from 1 km/day)
   Weak person: 0.5-1 km/day
* Speed: 1 km in 10 min
* Must do deep breathing during walking:
   Procedure (7:4:7)
  Inhale: 7 steps
  Hold: 4 steps
  Exhale: 7 steps
  (For Beginners - 4:2:6)

Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005

Vyan Mudra

users.tpg.com.au/shrein
/yoga/information/mudra.pdf

Method
The tips of index finger and middle finger to be joined with the tip of the thumb

Speciality
The current of air in the veins - Vyan Vayu, is said to be the circulator of blood in the body. When this air current starts moving very fast in the lungs, arteries and veins the disease is called uchcha raktachaap (high blood pressure). Performing Vyan Mudra 2-3 times a day, for 50 minutes each, followed by Pran Mudra for 15 minutes, helps in regulating blood pressure.

Effect
The speed of circulation of Vyan Vayu is regulated

Benefits
 * Blood pressure, either high or low, is regulated and balanced
 * Lack of initiative, enthusiasm, slowness of thoughts and perception is corrected
 * Drowsiness, excessive sleep is overcome
 * Intolerance to heat, sunstroke can be averted
 * Excessive sweating, thirst, urination, loose motions and menorrhagia can be overcome

http://forum.spiritualindia.org/few-yoga-tips-you-can-do-at-home-t30654.0.html

Thought of the Day

Many times we overestimate the problems
& underestimate our potentials.
Faith in ourselves alone gives US the true estimate of both


sms - inspirational thoughts from life_positive TD4SMSGupSup

Akash Mudra

healing.about.com/od/east
/ig/Mudra-Gallery/Akash.htm

Benefits
 It generates energy & excitement
 Gives strength to bones
 Reduces toothache
 Helpful in heart diseases
 Reduces ear pain
 Removes annoyance

Method
Join the tip of your middle finger with the tip of thumb of both hands, press little and keep rest of the fingers straight. Now, keep your hands near the knee with palms facing upwards

Time Duration
One can practice it for 40 to 60 minutes daily until cured from the disease

www.panjokutch.com/Health/mudra/akashMudra_1.htm

Thought of the Day

Defeat is not when U fall down,
It is when U refuse to get up ........

Aditya Mudra



N. P. Sanghvi, “Mudra Vigyan – Edition 7”
, Pradeep Sanghvi:Mumbai, 2007


Method
Place the tip of the thumb at the base of the ring finger.

Time Duration
When needed, do it for 5 to 45 minutes or use three times a day for 15 minutes as a course of treatment

Effect
Ring finger represents Prithvi and the Thumb represents Agni. When the Agni touches at the base to the ring finger there is a growth of Prithvi element and also growth of Agni. Therefore there will be weight gain with improvement stamina.

Benefits
One can gain weight by a regular practice of 50 minutes followed by Prana Mudra. There will be remarkable weight gain.
Problem of sneezing continuously in the morning can be cured with the practice of this mudra.
Yawning and sneezing during meditation can be prevented by practicing this mudra

forum.spiritualindia.org/few-yoga-tips-you-can-do-at-home-t30654.0.html

Thought of the Day

How can you "SM_LE" Without "I"?
How can you be "F_NE" without "I"?
How can you "W_SH" Without "I"?
How can you be "FR_END" without"I"?
"I" is very important!
But this  'I' can never achieve S_CCESS without 'U'
and that makes 'you' more important  than 'I'

Daily Thought of the Day emailed by A. M. Shah (amrish1974@gmail.com)

Thought of the Day

Success requires
  vision to see,
  faith to believe, and
  courage to do

Success is achieved by ORDINARY people with EXTRAORDINARY determination

Pran Mudra

www.crystallotus.com/Mudras
/images/PRAN%20MUDRA.jpg

Method
Bend ring finger and little finger and touch the tip of thumb with their tips keeping the remaining two fingers stretched.

Specialty
As it is the mudra of life, it improves the power of life. Weak people become strong. It reduces the clamps in blood vessels. If we practice it regularly, we will become active.

Time Duration
No specific time duration. One can practice it any time

Benefits:
It improves immunity
Improves the power of eyes and reduces eye related diseases
It removes the vitamin deficiency and fatigue


www.indiastudychannel.com/resources/94906-Benifits-Mudras.aspx

Relaxation Through Deep Breathing

1. Sit with back straight
Breathe in and stretch out your hands
Breathe out and join your hands in front
Repeat 5 times

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2. Spring Movement
Clench your fists & keep in front of chest
While inhaling stretch out the hands
While exhaling bring back the hands with a jerk motion like spring
Repeat 4 times

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3. Sit with back straight Keep hands in the lap
Do deep breathing for 2 – 5 min
Gently control your respiratory system, making each breath longer & deeper than the last one
Breathe out any tensions, that you feel, are restricting your lungs from moving fully & naturally
Feel that your mind is becoming clearer with each breath
Notice the resistance your mind creates
Notice the worries & judgments your mind comes up with
Take several deep breaths & dissolve these barriers
Breathe deeply & gently
Remember
 you are breathing in vital life force
Hold the breath at the top of inhalation for a moment
 feel its fullness
Exhale smoothly,
letting your hands drift down into your lap
 relax
 feel the vitality of breath circulate throughout your body

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Thought of The Day

अपनी योजना पर मजबूती से टिके रहिये

संसार अवसरों से भरा है। यदि मनुष्य अवसर और परिस्थिति के साथ- साथ अपने आप को ढ़ाल ले, या अवसर को अपने पर फिट बिठा ले, तो वह उससे अवश्य लाभ उठा सकता है। हमें अपनी कटु आलोचना, खरी और तीखी आलोचना कर व्यक्तित्व की कमजोरियाँ मालुम करने और उन्हें दूर करने का प्रयत्न करना चाहिए।

संसार में बहुत कम ऐसे निर्भय व्यक्ति हैं, जो अपने दोष देखते, उन पर सोचते- विचारते, टीका टिप्पणी करते हैं। आप इन्हीं व्यक्तियों जैसा बनिए। अपनी कमजोरियों को छाँट- छाँट कर निकाल  डालिए। अपने व्यक्तित्व को पुनः निर्मित कीजिये। संझेप में अपनी कमजोरियों को निकाल कर अपने आप को नवीनतम नमूने का आदमी, नवीन व्यक्तित्व, नवीन विचारों और दृष्टिकोण वाला व्यक्ति बना लीजिये।

विकास के लिए जो तथ्य सबसे जरूरी है, वह है- योजना बनाना और फिर चाहे कुछ हो उस पर टिके रहना, चट्टान की तरह अड़े रहना, पूर्ण करना, अधूरा न छोड़ना। लोग अच्छी योजनायें प्रारम्भ करते हैं, पर बीच से ही छोड़ भागते हैं। यह बुरा है, बस इससे सावधान रहिये।
अतः स्वयं अपनी सहायता से ऊँचा उठिए, संसार आपके पीछे- पीछे चलेगा।संसार उसकी सहायता करता है, जो स्वयं सशक्त और सफल हो चुका है।

(अखंड ज्योति- जनवरी १९५०, पृष्ठ-२७)

Varun Mudra



www.yogsadhna.com/healingmudra.asp


Method
Tip of little finger touches the tip of thumb, with the other three fingers stretched out.

Specialty
It balances the water content and prevents all diseases which come due to lack of water.

Time Duration
One can practice it for 40 to 60 minutes daily until necessary.

Benefits
 It retains clarity in blood by balancing water content in the body
 Prevents the pains of Gastroenteritis and Muscle Shrinkage

www.indiastudychannel.com/resources/94906-Benifits-Mudras.aspx

3 Asanas to Fight Fatigue

1. Tadasan
Lock the fingers of hands & place them on the head
 palms facing the sky
Take a deep breath, stand on your toes & stretch the hands & body up
Breathe out & bring the hands & foot down
Repeat this procedure 8 times

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2. Tiryak Tadasan
Take about 1 feet distance between the legs
Lock the fingers
 stretch the hands up
 palms facing the sky
Take deep breath
Breathe out & bend left through your waist
Breathe in & come to the center
Breathe out & bend right
Breathe in & come to the center
Repeat this procedure 4 times

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3. Kati Chakrasan
Take 1.5 - 2 ft distance between the legs
Spread out the hands parallel to ground
 palms facing ground
Take a deep breath
Breathe out & turn left
Keep right hand over left shoulder & left hand behind the back
Twist from your waist & see the ankle of right leg from the side of left shoulder
Breathe in & come to center
Breathe out & turn right
Keep left hand over right shoulder & right hand behind the back
Twist from waist & see ankle of left leg from side of right shoulder
Breathe in & come to center
Repeat this procedure 4 times

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Soorya Mudra



www.yogsadhna.com/healingmudra.asp


Method
Bend the ring finger, touch the root of the thumb with it and press the finger with the thumb.

Specialty
It sharpens the center in thyroid gland.

Time Duration
Practice it daily twice for 5 to 15 minutes.

Benefits
 It reduces cholesterol in body and helps in reducing weight
 It reduces anxiety
 It corrects indigestion problems

www.indiastudychannel.com/resources/94906-Benifits-Mudras.aspx

Exercises For Relaxation of Neck And Shoulder

1. Sit straight; Neck straight
While inhaling, slowly move the neck backwards
While exhaling, slowly bend the neck forward
Repeat 4 times
Caution: Move neck very slowly
                        Neck Pain => No Forward Bending

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2. Sit straight; Neck straight
While inhaling, slowly bend the neck towards left
While exhaling, slowly come to the center
While inhaling, slowly bend the neck towards right
While exhaling, slowly come to the center
Repeat 4 times
Caution: Move neck very slowly

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3. Sit straight; Neck straight While inhaling, slowly turn the neck towards left
While exhaling, slowly come to the center
While inhaling, slowly turn the neck towards right
While exhaling, slowly come to the center
Caution: Move neck very slowly

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4. Sit straight; Neck straight

Rotate the neck clockwise, very slowly; inhale when neck is up; exhale when neck is down

Repeat 4 times
Rotate the neck anti-clockwise, very slowly; inhale when neck is up, exhale when neck is down
Repeat 4 times
Caution: Move neck very slowly
                         Neck Pain => No Forward Bending

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5. Sit straight, neck straight

Keep hands in the lap

Rotate shoulders clockwise, slowly; inhale when shoulders are up, exhale when shoulders are down
Repeat 4 times
Keep hands in the lap
Rotate shoulders anti-clockwise, slowly; inhale when shoulders are up, exhale when shoulders are down
Repeat 4 times

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6. Back straight, neck straight

Keep hands on shoulders

Rotate shoulders clockwise, slowly; inhale when shoulders are up, exhale when shoulders are down

Repeat 4 times

Keep hands on shoulders

Rotate shoulders anti-clockwise, slowly; inhale when shoulders are up, exhale when shoulders are down
Repeat 4 times


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