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#237

Originally Posted by SunshineHeart
Again, my deepest desire is to be of upliftment to everyone, kima.

[QUOTE=john32;70387]thank you, sunshine, you are[/QUOTE]

Thank you for your kind words, john32.

The truth is that the upliftment you perceive in me is simply your own uplifting nature being reflected back to you through me.

If you didn’t contain it within yourself, you wouldn’t have the capacity to perceive it in me.

(The experience called upliftment is simply a vibration that you contain, I resonated to it, and it was “sounded” within you as a recognition of your own upliftment.)

Heartfelt Blessings to You, john32!

#238

I thought Yoga was a religion and the Hindus does not actually permit us to use their religion as a means of exercise in any way. Correct me if I’m wrong but I’m new to this and I am very interested to know more information.

#239

crwate,

Yoga is not a religion.

It’s a system of accessing the subtle energies of Life; it’s a wash of awareness that’s available to all; it’s a way of moving through life with Grace and Power; it’s a Knowing beyond knowledge … and it is not a religion.

Hindus are but a small percentage of the whole of humanity who choose to experience yoga. For example, one might say prayer is a Christian activity; yet Christians are but a portion of those who choose prayerfulness as a part of their lives. Here again, prayerfulness itself is not a religion. The same is true of yoga.

Also, yoga isn’t exercise in the sense of stair stepping or jogging. It can be a method of moving the body to its limits of pliability but that’s for the purpose of expanding the energy pathways within the human electromagnetic field.

It’s not for building strong biceps so you can lift 700 pounds or punch people in the face so they don’t get up (which I’ve seen so many exercise programs claim as a proof of success).

Yoga is the gentle art of coaxing your Divine nature to the fore and allowing It to lead you in your life’s journey.

What’s not to love about that?

#240

beautiful difinition of yoga purpose - “expanding the energy pathways within the human electromagnetic field”

#241

[QUOTE=Anand Kulkarni;63500]
So do try these steps daily for 3 to 21 minutes. You will be surprised.

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[li]Sit in any position (preferably on a wool floor mat) and relax the body to the maximum.
[/li][li]Calmly close the eyes with inner readiness to let Divine [I]Prana~Shakti[/I] work on her own, through your body and mind. With such inner readiness, [I]Prana[/I] will rise up and up in the backbone.
[/li][li][B]Allow[/B] automatic breathing to take place. Simply follow the air entering and leaving the body. Do not impose any pattern. If some involuntary actions take place, allow them to take place. They are the actions of [I]Prana~Shakti[/I].
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amazing technique! loved it!

#242

i’ve heard it makes a good emotional change…

#243

When feeling down and out, I love practicing Viparita Karani- Legs up the wall pose. It is beneficial for just about everything!

#244

this is one of my favorite poses for relaxation. thanks!

#245

i used to do practice this pose after my work on my feet.
for how long they recommend to do it per day?

#246

I find 20 minutes of “suspended animation” (smile) is most helpful. It’s quick enough to fit into a busy day and long enough to allow the body to reintegrate with the spirit.

It is a requirement, though, for that 20 minutes to be completely still and quiet (including the mind).

#247

“I find 20 minutes of “suspended animation” (smile) is most helpful”

please, give example.
amazing technique!

#248

kima, I was just responding to LaurenRudick’s suggested pose (head on the floor, legs up the wall, arms relaxed). I was calling it “suspended animation” as a pun – you are suspended up a wall, so to speak, as well as suspending your activity of body and mind.

I’ve used this technique about 20 minutes at a time which produces a wondrously refreshed sense of being afterwards. I apologize if my comment was confusing.

#249

don’t apologize, sunshine. i understood you right. i know that pose, just never practiced it. thanks for the tip!

#250

[QUOTE=SunshineHeart;71936]I find 20 minutes of “suspended animation” (smile) is most helpful. It’s quick enough to fit into a busy day and long enough to allow the body to reintegrate with the spirit.

It is a requirement, though, for that 20 minutes to be completely still and quiet (including the mind).[/QUOTE]

sunshine, could you give more details or a link to find more?
thanks

#251

read this about animation: http://discovermagazine.com/2007/may/suspended-animation

#252

[QUOTE=oak333;64067]Sorry, I practice yoga and not tai chi. Somebody more qualified in this field might be able to answer your question.[/QUOTE]

i see the difference only in poses and movements - but one key thing is always there: breathing deep

#253

This week in Toronto it is held the World QiGong Conference.

QiGong is like a Chinese yoga.

http://www.modernhealer.ca/14wcq/wcq.php?l=program_masters

Look at what some QiGong masters can do, like distant healing.

#254

The greatest healer is really you.

Look at something as significant as SR (Spontaneous Remission) of cancer. It is much like
faith healing.

Read page 9 of this dissertation:

“Until recently most physiological researchers would not have believed that a psychological change could lead to physical changes as significant as SR (Spontaneous Remission). However, recent developments in PNI (Psycho-Neuro-Immunological) indicated that psychological changes can produce significant chemical changes in the body,especially in the amount and type of hormones that are released by the pituitary
and pineal glands.”

Science meets religion.

#255

"“Until recently most physiological researchers would not have believed that a psychological change could lead to physical changes as significant as SR (Spontaneous Remission). However, recent developments in PNI (Psycho-Neuro-Immunological) indicated that psychological changes can produce significant chemical changes in the body,especially in the amount and type of hormones that are released by the pituitary
and pineal glands.”

in america this is something almost impossible to believe into.
i spent 3 months in Buhtan - people literally live it.

#256

[QUOTE=john32;71330]amazing technique! loved it![/QUOTE]

Are you trying it out on a daily basis? If yes, do you have any experiences to share?