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Cervical is a symptom of congestion in the Gandhari Nadi In the previous article, we had introduced the Gandhari Nadi, its role in balancing the body and how cervical is a symptom of congestion in the Gandhari. We also learnt certain pranayams for regularising the flow of prana in the Gandhari. In this article, we will discuss the asans to stimulate the Gandhari and correct problems of cervical. Rajju Akarshan Asan:  Rajju means rope. If you go to an Akhadaa you’ll see pehelvans practising by climbing a rope using their hands. Just imagine a big rope hanging in front of you. Hold it with both hands as if you were about to climb it. Begin to move your hands as if climbing the rope by alternately gripping the imaginary rope near your forehead and bringing your hand down straight and letting go. Exhale forcefully when you bring one hand down as if pulling on the rope. Maintain awareness of the lower back region because when you are climbing a rope, that region should be stro...

In this series, we have been discussing asans for giving the desired shape to the body. I would like to warn the reader that yog is not about twisting and turning your body or breathing abnormally, it does not tie you to any particular religion, ritual, lifestyle or diet. Yog sets you free and this can definitely not be given by one who is himself tied in the bondage of maya and charges a fee/favours from you. Hence any Yogic practice needs to be done under the Guidance of a Guru and there is no monetary or material exchange between the Guru and the Shishya. Asans when performed correctly activate the higher centers of the brain as a result of which a practitioner can change their physical form as per their desire. One attains complete control over the five senses and the physical body. Many such demonstrations have been given by practitioners at Dhyan Ashram and are documented and validated by the medical fraternity. Note:  While performing asans ensure that you ar...

Asans are not exercises. They are the gradual process of evolution in the body effectuated under sanidhya of a Guru. They are to be performed gently and with internal awareness. A mantra is codified form of energy in the form of sound and must be channelized by the siddha of the mantra for expanding consciousness. It is through consciousness and heightened awareness achieved through asans and mantras that the body becomes healthy. When the body is healthy, one gets an experience of the subtler world and is in bliss all the time. Dhanur Asan In this series, we have been discussing the asans and beej mantras for the various chakras and how one can activate them and strengthen the corresponding body parts. Last time we discussed the swadhishthan chakra that is present two inches above the mooladhar. Now we move to the Manipoorak chakra.  Manipoorak (Navel Chakra): Located at the point of navel, it controls at the physical level the small and large intestine, liver, ...

There is more to us than what meets the eye, the physical body is only an aspect of our existence which is directly controlled by the etheric layer, some called it the aura, vedic rishis called it the Pranamaya kosha. Chakra Beej kriya, the preliminary practices of which were introduced in the previous article taps into this layer by means of sounds and asans to stimulate the chakras. There are six major chakras in the body, each responsible for specific functions, needs and desires. As we progress in the Chakra Beej asans, we move from the grosser to the subtler chakras, understanding and balancing them as we move along. Having performed the basic joint rotations and spine asanas in the earlier articles , we move to the kriya for the Mooladhar chakra. Corresponding to the location of base of the spine, it is at this chakra that the phenomenal power of kundalini energy rests. Mooladhar is the base chakra for humans; it is the highest in animals. It controls the survival...

Yoga was documented at least 5000 years ago. We document something at its culmination, not inception, so which means this science was tried and tested for many millennia before that by our ancestors…and till date the concepts and techniques are unchallenged by modern science.Through various practices detailed in Sanatan Kriya, we are trying to access this eternal force and power…which is, and has been. Lie down and relax the body. See that there is no disharmony in any joint or muscle. Invoke the energy of the Guru and Lord Ganesh. Inhale as you slowly raise your legs above the ground. Bend your knees bringing thighs perpendicular to the ground and calves parallel to ground. Simultaneously, place your palms under your head and raise your head above the ground. Hold the pose for some time. Exhale as you slowly get back to the initial position.  Repeat seven times. After completion of the pose check your pulse, it should not shoot up. Inhale and keep hands off the...

Yogi Ashwini tells Yog taps into the power of consciousness, which simply put, is the ability to manifest thoughts and desires. Yog taps into the power of consciousness, which simply put, is the ability to manifest thoughts and desires. Yogis and rishis have been known to possess radiant, glowing and youthful bodies until the very last, and they were able to do this because of the power of consciousness. In advanced stages of Sanatan Kriya, a practitioner is able to access this consciousness and so if he wants to shape his/her body, he can do so just by sitting with eyes closed. For a beginner, however, certain asans are detailed to direct the consciousness towards body remodelling. While rapid exercises and weight training put tremendous pressure on the heart and joints, these asans work on the principle of consciousness and do not damage the body. A strong spine is a prerequisite for any practice of yog, therefore we recommend you learn and practice the kriyas and asans for...

Our physical body is only one-fifth of us, there are four more layers to us. And it is these layers that control what happens in the physical body composed of elements. The science of yog and Sanatan Kriya taps into the power of a being in totality, touching upon all the layers. For the purpose of this article, we will discuss the layer next to the physical body, the pranmaya kosha, which is often called as the aura. This layer consists of millions of chakras and nadis which regulate and channelise the flow of prana in the body and in turn are responsible of proper functioning of various organs of the body. In the previous article, we started to discuss the problem of kidney stones. In the realm of energy or prana, kidneys are controlled by the swadishthan and mool chakra. Detailed below are certain asanas which work to rectify imbalances in the two chakras and are helpful in eliminating kidney stones. It is recommended that you visit your neare...

"Along with ayurveda certain asanas can be practiced to flush out the toxins and to ensure the liver works at its optimum" - Yogi Ashwini In the previous article we discussed about some ayurvedic remedies for keeping the liver healthy. Since modern medicine does not have any cures for problems like Cirrhosis, its extremely important to take remedial steps to ensure the degeneration of the liver stops and it can be recovered back to health. Along with ayurveda certain asanas can be practiced to flush out the toxins and to ensure the liver works at its optimum. It is recommended that you visit the nearest Dhyan Foundation center to learn the correct way to practice these asanas. Its important ensure your breath rate and heart rate does not shoot up while performing these asanas. Maintain internal awareness throughout. Invoke the energy of the Guru and Lord Ganesh. 1. Sphinx Asana   Lie down on your stomach. Bring your elbows near your shoulders and place th...

In the previous article  ,we learnt a pranayam and a cleansing technique for keeping asthma at bay. When the allergens irritate the lungs, our body secretes certain anti-allergens as a natural defense mechanism. Below are certain asans as entailed in the sanatan kriya through which these secretions can be directed to the lungs effectively. It is recommended that you visit a Dhyan Foundation center near you to learn the correct way to practice these asans. Start by paying reverence to the energy of the Guru and Lord Ganesh . Bhujang Asan :   Lie on your stomach and place the palms on the floor on either side of the chest. Rest your forehead on the ground and keep the heels joined. As you inhale, look upwards and raise your upper body (chest, shoulders, neck and head) with the strength of your back, using your hands, just for support.  This needs to be done very gently. Hold the posture for a count of seven and exhale as you come down. Repeat this seven...

ਕਮਜ਼ੋਰ ਜੋੜ, ਝੁਰੜੀਆਂ ਭਰੀ ਚਮੜੀ, ਚਿੱਟੇ ਹੋ ਰਹੇ ਵਾਲ ਇਹ ਸਾਰੇ ਸਰੀਰ ਦੇ ਬੁਢਾਪੇ ਵੱਲ ਜਾਣ ਦੇ ਲੱਛਣ ਹਨ। ਇਹ ਸੱਚ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਸਰੀਰ ਹਰ ਗੁਜ਼ਰਦੇ ਦਿਨ ਨਾਲ ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਨਾਸ਼ ਵੱਧਦਾ ਹੈ ਪਰ ਨਾਲ ਹੀ ਨਾਲ ਇਹ ਵੀ ਸੱਚ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰਕਿਰਿਆ ਨੂੰ ਠੱਲ ਪਾਉਣ ਦੇ ਢੰਗ-ਤਰੀਕੇ ਵੀ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਹਨ। ਬੁਢਾਪਾ ਸਰੀਰ ਵਿਚ ਸ਼ੁਕਰ ਦੀ ਕਮੀ ਦਾ ਹੀ ਦੂਜਾ ਨਾਂਅ ਹੈ। ਸ਼ੁਕਰ ਇਕ ਉਹ ਸ਼ੂਖਮ ਤੱਤ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਵਾਲਾਂ ਤੇ ਚਮੜੀ ਨੂੰ ਚਮਕ, ਜੋੜਾਂ ਤੇ ਅੰਗਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਤਾਕਤ ਤੇ ਲੰਮੀ ਉਮਰ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਹੀ ਆਮ ਤੌਰ ‘ਤੇ ਸੰਤਾਂ ਤੇ ਹੋਰਨਾਂ ਵਿਕਸਿਤ ਚੇਤਨਾ ਵਾਲੇ ਮਨੁੱਖਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਪਾਇਆ ਜਾਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਅਜਿਹਾ ਆਕਰਸ਼ਣ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਕਾਰਨ ਲੋਕ ਅਣਚਾਹੇ ਹੀ ਉਨਾਂ ਵੱਲ ਖਿੱਚੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਤੇ ਲੋੜੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਸਰੀਰਕ ਕ੍ਰਿਆਸ਼ੀਲਤਾ ਸ਼ੁਕਰ ਦੀ ਘਾਟ ਤੇ ਖਾਸ ਕਿਸਮ ਦੀਆਂ ਆਦਤਾਂ ਕਾਰਨ ਸਰੀਰ ਵਿਚ ਵਾਧੂ ਅਮਾ (ਵਿਸ਼ੈਲੇ ਤੱਤ) ਦੀ ਉਤਪਤੀ ਹੰਦੀ ਹੈ।ਜ਼ਜ਼ਬਾਤੀ ਘੁਟਣ, ਵਾਧੂ ਸਰੀਰਕ ਮਿਹਨਤ, ਕ੍ਰੋਧ ਤੇ ਲੋੜੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਜਿਨਸੀ (ਸੈਕਸੁਅਲ) ਵਿਲਾਸਤਾ ਸਰੀਰ ਵਿਚ ਸ਼ੁਕਰ ਦੀ ਘਾਟ ਪੈਦਾ ਹੋਣ ਦੇ ਚਾਰ ਮੁੱਖ ਕਾਰਨ ਹਨ। ਸਨਾਤਨ ਕ੍ਰਿਆ ਦੇ ਅਭਿਆਸਕਰਤਾ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਕਿਸੇ ਚੇਤਨ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਜਾਂ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਇੱਛਾਵਾਂ ਦਾ ਦਮਨ ਕੀਤਿਆਂ ਇਨਾਂ ਚਾਰਾਂ ਕਾਰਨਾਂ ‘ਤੇ ਕਾਬੂ ਪਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ।ਇੰਜ ਸਰੀਰ ਦੇ ਸੈੱਲਾਂ ਦੀ ਟੁੱਟ-ਭੱਜ ਰੋਕਣ ਅਤੇ ਸਿੱਟੇ ਵਜੋਂ ਬੁਢਾਪੇ ਨੂੰ ਠੱਲ ਪਾਉਣ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਯੋਗ ਦੇ ਕੁੱਝ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਆਸਨਾਂ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਸੈੱਲਾ...

In the previous article we understood how and why a disease manifests in the body and how one can cure it. The Ayurvedic remedy for diabetes was detailed, that needs to be taken every day along with certain yogic asans that will help control the rising sugar levels in the body. A combination of Ayurveda, Asans and Mantra chanting will have an immediate effect on controlling diabetes. ASAN It is important that the breath rate and heart rate do not shoot up while performing asans. But since these are repetitive asans, there is a possibility of a slight increase in the breath rate while performing them. Therefore it is vital to perform them in tandem with Sanatan Kriya to balance out or decrease the number of breaths taken overall. It is advised you learn the practices at a Dhyan Foundation centre near you. ·         VEERBHADRA ASAN – Stand straight. As you inhale, slowly bend forward keeping your spine straight...

संपूर्ण सृष्टि का आधार प्राण शक्ति है, जो सर्व व्यापक जीवन-शक्ति है । सभी कुछ – सजीव और निर्जीव, प्राण से ही बना है. यहाँ तक की हमारे शरीर को बनाने वाले पांच महाभूत -पृथ्वी, जल, अग्नि , वायु और आकाश भी इसी प्राण से निर्मित हैं । ये पांच तत्व भिन्न भिन्न परम्युटेशन व कॉम्बिनेशन में, सृष्टि की प्रत्येक वस्तु का निर्माण करते हैं । इन्ही तत्वों के कारण एक मनुष्य दुसरे से भिन्न है, एक स्त्री सुन्दर दिखती है तो दूसरी नहीं, यही तत्व एक स्वस्थ व्यक्ति को एक रोगी से भिन्न करते हैं । इन तत्वों के संयोजन से पाँच महाप्राण हमारे स्थूल शरीर के विभिन्न कार्यों का सञ्चालन करते हैं और इन्हें हम मुद्राओं द्वारा सरलता से नियंत्रित कर सकते हैं। पाँचों तत्वों का अलग-अलग उंगलियों के साथ संबंध होने के कारण हम अपनी इच्छा अनुसार किसी भी तत्त्व को अपने शरीर में बढ़ा या घटा सकते हैं। ये तत्त्व हमारे चक्रों से संचालित हैं जो स्थूल शरीर को नियंत्रित करते हैं । पांच महाप्राण ध्यान क्रिया से पूर्व यह समझना आवश्यक है कि मानव शरीर में इन तत्त्वों का सञ्चालन कैसे किया जा सकता है है और किस प्रकार से इनका उपयो...

Yoga is the science of entire creation. Sun, moon, earth, water, sky, fire as well as human body are various aspects of creation, yoga is the sum total of it all. What is the force that powers the various aspects of creation, that makes them function, that is the subject of yoga. When you do yoga under a guru, you start interacting with these various elements and forces and slowly you become one with them. Take for instance the five elements. We know the body is made up of the five elements, yet we cannot see them. As you do higher practices of yoga, you begin to realize all these in your body and understand their basis. Then the elements listen to you and follow you. You are able to interact with them and affect changes in the body using them. The science of yoga unfolds in stages, first through elements, then consciousness and finally, divinity. Yoga is often mistaken as a healing system of the body. Actually, it is not a healing science, it is the sum total of yam, niyam...