Astrology Signs and Planets Reveal Who We are ?
Even though astrology may not be a part of your world, there is solid proof that it can be a great resource for finding out who you are? Of course, if you are like most people, you probably think of astrology as a fun game and should not be taken any more seriously than the contents of a fortune cookie.
"The resulting fluctuations of earth's field are picked up by the nervous system of the fetus, which acts like an antenna, and these synchronize the internal biological clocks of the fetus which control the moment of birth. The tuning of the fetal magnetic antenna is carried on by the genes which it inherits, and these to some extent will determine its basic genetically inherited personality characteristics. Thus the positions of the planets at birth are not altering what we have inherited genetically but are labeling our basic inherited personality characteristics."
if a renowned scientist is confirming what astrologers have been saying for thousands of years, it is time for us to take notice and take advantage of the marvelous resources that an astrological birth chart can reveal for you. No longer can we condemn astrology as superstition, because it has been proven that the zodiacal position of the planets and signs at the time we were born actually reveal who we really are.
You can actually confirm this for yourself with a little investigation.The astrological birth chart can reveal your life purpose, the lessons that you need to learn, your unique gifts, talents, relationships to other
people, and your psycho-sexual profile.Astrology can show your sexual likes and dislikes. These preferences are revealed by the position of your Venus and Mars at he time you were born.
A skilled astrologer can describe these desires quite clearly and help you understand them. He can also help you understand your sexual relationship to another person. Can you imagine the value of having such information at your fingertips.If you wish to determine whether or not you are sexually compatible with your partner or a possible mate, you would first need to locate the sign positions of Venus and Mars (e.g., my Venus is in Gemini and my Mars is in Aquarius) at the time and place of your birth. Then you would need to learn how these planets function in those Signs and how they relate to the sexual energy of the other person. You can find more information about this at The location You can also get free astrology lessons on this blog if you would like to start learning how astrology works. Please keep reading this blog regulary and you can contact me . i will be happy to assist you . You are welcome to contact me .
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Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
LAKSHAMI STOTRAM FOR WEALTH .
If you are facing financial problems in your life and having bad time . You can recite this Lakshami strotram daily and you will see within 21 days . your finances will start growing .
Shriimatpayonidhiniketana chakrapaanebhogiindrabhogaramaniranjita punyamuurte Yogiisha shaashvata sharanyabhavaabdhipotalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 1Brahmendrarudramarudarkakiriitakotisanghattitaanghrikamalaamalakaantikaanta Lakshmiilasatkuchasaroruharaajahansalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 2Sansaaraghoragahane charato muraaremaarograbhiikaramruigapravaraarditasya Aartasya matsaranidaaghanipiiditasya lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 3Sansaarakuupamatighoramagaadhamuulamsampraapya duhkhashatasarpasamaakulasya Diinasya deva kruipanaapadamaagatasyalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 4Sansaarasaagaravishaalakaraalakaalanakragrahagrasananigrahavigrahasya Vyagrasya raagarasanorminipiiditasya lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 5Sansaaravruikshamaghabiijamanantakarmashaakhaashatan karanapatramanangapushhpamh Aaruhaa duhkhaphalitam patato dayaalolakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 6Sansaarasarpaghanavaktrabhayogratiivradanshhtraakaraalavishhadagdhavinashhtamuurteh Naagaarivaahana sudhaabdhinivaasa shaurelakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 7Sansaaradaavadahanaavadabhiikarorujvaalaavaliibhiratidagdhatanuuruhasya Tvatpaadapadmasarasiisharanaagatasyalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 8Sansaarajaalapatitasya jagannivaasasarvendriyaarthabadishaarthajhashhopamasya Protkhanditaprachurataalukamastakasyalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 9Sansaarabhiikarakariindrakaraabhigaatanishhpishhtamarmavapushhah sakalaarthinaasha Praanaprayaanabhavabhiitisamaakulasyalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 10Andhasya me hruitvivekamahaadhanasyachoraih prabho balibhirindriyanaamadheyaih Mohaandhakuupakuhare vinipaatitasya lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 11Baddhvaa gale yamabhataa bahutarjayantahkarshhanti yatra bhavapaashashatairyutam maamh Ekaakinam paravashan chakitan dayaalolakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 12Lakshmiipate kamalanaabha suresha vishhnovaikuntha kruishhna madhusuudana pushhkaraaksha Brahmanya keshava janaardana vaasudevalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 13Ekena chakramaparena karena shankhamanyena sindhutanayaamavalambya tishhthanh Vaame karena varadaabhayapadmachihnamlakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 14Sansaarasaagaranimajjanamuhyamaanamdiinan vilokaya vibho karunaanidhe maamh Prahlaadakhedaparihaaraparaavataaralakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 15Prahlaadanaaradaparaasharapundariikavyaasaadi bhagavatpungava hruinnivaasa Bhaktaanuraktaparipaalanapaarijaata lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 16Lakshmiinruisinha charanaabjamadhuvratenastotran kruitan shubhakaram bhuvi shankarena Ye tatpathanti manujaa haribhaktiyuktaa steyaanti tatpadasarojamakhandaruupamh 17
Shriimatpayonidhiniketana chakrapaanebhogiindrabhogaramaniranjita punyamuurte Yogiisha shaashvata sharanyabhavaabdhipotalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 1Brahmendrarudramarudarkakiriitakotisanghattitaanghrikamalaamalakaantikaanta Lakshmiilasatkuchasaroruharaajahansalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 2Sansaaraghoragahane charato muraaremaarograbhiikaramruigapravaraarditasya Aartasya matsaranidaaghanipiiditasya lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 3Sansaarakuupamatighoramagaadhamuulamsampraapya duhkhashatasarpasamaakulasya Diinasya deva kruipanaapadamaagatasyalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 4Sansaarasaagaravishaalakaraalakaalanakragrahagrasananigrahavigrahasya Vyagrasya raagarasanorminipiiditasya lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 5Sansaaravruikshamaghabiijamanantakarmashaakhaashatan karanapatramanangapushhpamh Aaruhaa duhkhaphalitam patato dayaalolakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 6Sansaarasarpaghanavaktrabhayogratiivradanshhtraakaraalavishhadagdhavinashhtamuurteh Naagaarivaahana sudhaabdhinivaasa shaurelakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 7Sansaaradaavadahanaavadabhiikarorujvaalaavaliibhiratidagdhatanuuruhasya Tvatpaadapadmasarasiisharanaagatasyalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 8Sansaarajaalapatitasya jagannivaasasarvendriyaarthabadishaarthajhashhopamasya Protkhanditaprachurataalukamastakasyalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 9Sansaarabhiikarakariindrakaraabhigaatanishhpishhtamarmavapushhah sakalaarthinaasha Praanaprayaanabhavabhiitisamaakulasyalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 10Andhasya me hruitvivekamahaadhanasyachoraih prabho balibhirindriyanaamadheyaih Mohaandhakuupakuhare vinipaatitasya lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 11Baddhvaa gale yamabhataa bahutarjayantahkarshhanti yatra bhavapaashashatairyutam maamh Ekaakinam paravashan chakitan dayaalolakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 12Lakshmiipate kamalanaabha suresha vishhnovaikuntha kruishhna madhusuudana pushhkaraaksha Brahmanya keshava janaardana vaasudevalakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 13Ekena chakramaparena karena shankhamanyena sindhutanayaamavalambya tishhthanh Vaame karena varadaabhayapadmachihnamlakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 14Sansaarasaagaranimajjanamuhyamaanamdiinan vilokaya vibho karunaanidhe maamh Prahlaadakhedaparihaaraparaavataaralakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 15Prahlaadanaaradaparaasharapundariikavyaasaadi bhagavatpungava hruinnivaasa Bhaktaanuraktaparipaalanapaarijaata lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh 16Lakshmiinruisinha charanaabjamadhuvratenastotran kruitan shubhakaram bhuvi shankarena Ye tatpathanti manujaa haribhaktiyuktaa steyaanti tatpadasarojamakhandaruupamh 17
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Vedic astrological remedies solution for every problem
Vedic Astrological Remedies As every science, there is theory and its proofing. A very long experience has proved theories and practical aspects of Indian astrology. Practical aspects are the predictions and the recommendations and these recommendations actually are the remedial aspect. In Indian astrology, first of all the horoscope is analyzed to see actually what is the cause of the problem? Planets govern human life. In the horoscope of a person if planet is malefic, badly situated, combust, retroget or weak in any way, this can be harmful and may ruin the persons life. To curtail this malefic effect and to make planets benefic, certain time-tested remedies are suggested in Indian astrology. Only a competent astrologer must prescribe these astrological remedies to help and reduce the suffering of mankind since a wrong remedy may be harmful. Various astrological remedies are practiced described as below Gem Therapy Yantra Therapy Mantra Therapy Rudraksha Therapy Gem Thterapy In Indian astrology, there are nine main planets and nine gems are associated to them. These nine gems are known as Navratna. Their substitutes are also available. There are many theories to practice Gem therapy but mainly Gem therapy is used to strengthen the planet whose role in the oroscope is positive but it is weak. In Ayurveda powder extract of gems are used to cure many diseases. Yantra Therapy this is very complex subject. There are different kinds of energy fields associated to different Gods. A yantra is visual representation of an energy field. These are of two-type (1) numerical yantra (2) geometrical yantra. Different yantras are used for different purposes. The yantra must be powered by mantras so that they can be used to please a god. These different energies or yantra have different powers to serve some
special purposes as to win a court case, be successful in a business or carrier, to get name and fame, etc. Mantra Therapy In Indian astrology, Mantras are used basically for two purpose. (1) To curtail malefic effects of the planets and make them benevolent. (2) To please the presiding God of a planet for example God Hanuman Ji for Mars, God Vishnu Ji for Mercury etc. mantras are the means to connect us to god. Mantra must be recited in a specified no of times to get a desired effect and must be learnt from a person who knows the wordings, melodies and other essential elements of mantras. Rudraksha Therapy In Hindu belief, the origin of rudraksha is from the tears of God Rudra, God Shiv Ji. God Shiv Ji wears rudraksha in his hairs, neck, hands even in his ears. Rudraksha heals many diseases like high blood pressure, jaundice, indigestion, disease pertaining to respiratory system, fevers and many other diseases. Rudraksha therapy is used in two ways. We can wear it as a mala or string in the neck. Wearing mala would provide us its medicional properties plus it would curtail malefic effects of bad spirits.Secondly we can take its powder extract as Ayurvedic medicine.
special purposes as to win a court case, be successful in a business or carrier, to get name and fame, etc. Mantra Therapy In Indian astrology, Mantras are used basically for two purpose. (1) To curtail malefic effects of the planets and make them benevolent. (2) To please the presiding God of a planet for example God Hanuman Ji for Mars, God Vishnu Ji for Mercury etc. mantras are the means to connect us to god. Mantra must be recited in a specified no of times to get a desired effect and must be learnt from a person who knows the wordings, melodies and other essential elements of mantras. Rudraksha Therapy In Hindu belief, the origin of rudraksha is from the tears of God Rudra, God Shiv Ji. God Shiv Ji wears rudraksha in his hairs, neck, hands even in his ears. Rudraksha heals many diseases like high blood pressure, jaundice, indigestion, disease pertaining to respiratory system, fevers and many other diseases. Rudraksha therapy is used in two ways. We can wear it as a mala or string in the neck. Wearing mala would provide us its medicional properties plus it would curtail malefic effects of bad spirits.Secondly we can take its powder extract as Ayurvedic medicine.
Yoga and mediation controlling thoughts . Be positive with yoga
Yoga is controlling of thoughts arising in the mind. When thoughts are controlled or prevented through practice, the seer or practitioner(yogi) rests in his true self or soul(atman). Either you remain in true self or control thoughts, the other will result automatically. In true self one shall not see or hear anything. Bcause there is none other than the self. When there is anything other than the self, one shall see or hear something. When everything has merged in the pure consciousness of the true self, when there is none other than the self, what is to see or hear?
Everybody has this experience in deep sleep. In the waking and dreaming states everybody sees or hear something. But when one enters into deep sleep nothing is seen or heard of. This is because the mind and senses are immersed in the pure consciousness of an individual. With the mind and senses all objects, all worlds, all desires are immersed in pure consciousness. For this one feels the bliss after a sound sleep. This bliss is very less in comparision to the bliss one may feel by resting in true self consciously or knowingly.
A practitioner(yogi) does not always remain in true self. In the other state or when he is not in a yogic state, he remains in his thoughts(I.4). As a being navigates between waking, dreaming and deep sleep states, so a Yogi either remains in true self or remains in thoughts and actions. In that state self, mind and thought become one. For this a yogi achieves whatever he desires, because soul is all powerful. He knows how to put his self in his thought or action.
Patanjali describes that there are five types of thoughts and each thought may either be of pleasure or of pain(I.5). Thoghts are of five types because we have five sense organs. The thought related to each sense organ may either be of pleasure or of pain. The sight of chieldren playing is of pleasure whereas the sight of a dead body is of pain. This way there are ten types of thoughts.
Patanjali in his Yogasutra further describes - each of these ten types of thoughts may further be divided into five types based on proof(pramana), opposite(viparyay), alternative(vikalpa), sleep(nidra) or memory(smriti)(I.6). So in all there are fifty types of thoughts.
Thoughts based on proof are percieved directly through senses or through mind. Senses perceive the outside worldly objects and mind realises the true self. So there should not be doubt regarding there presence. Existence of sun or moon is a proven thought. If a blind believes that sun or moon does not exist, he is in opposite thought or opinion. If a man believes that he has no self or soul or soul is inferior to someone called God, he is in opposite thought or dualism. The Upanishads declare that soul is Brahman, the ultimate Reality. When people cannot perceive a thing directly and remain in opposite thoughts, they depend upon alternative or imaginary thoughts. People cannot perceive God direcly and for that they make statues of Gods and Goddesses and compose mythology and believe in them. Thoughts categorised as sleep lack all kinds of sound knowledge or consciousness. People remain in perpetual darkness of ignorance. Mindless and irrational social and religious practices are nothing but ignorance. Such ignorance is stored up in the mind as memory. It hides the truth and one fails to understand the importance of proven thoughts. Spiritual and yogic upliftment is possible only when one accepts the proven thoghts.
Everybody has this experience in deep sleep. In the waking and dreaming states everybody sees or hear something. But when one enters into deep sleep nothing is seen or heard of. This is because the mind and senses are immersed in the pure consciousness of an individual. With the mind and senses all objects, all worlds, all desires are immersed in pure consciousness. For this one feels the bliss after a sound sleep. This bliss is very less in comparision to the bliss one may feel by resting in true self consciously or knowingly.
A practitioner(yogi) does not always remain in true self. In the other state or when he is not in a yogic state, he remains in his thoughts(I.4). As a being navigates between waking, dreaming and deep sleep states, so a Yogi either remains in true self or remains in thoughts and actions. In that state self, mind and thought become one. For this a yogi achieves whatever he desires, because soul is all powerful. He knows how to put his self in his thought or action.
Patanjali describes that there are five types of thoughts and each thought may either be of pleasure or of pain(I.5). Thoghts are of five types because we have five sense organs. The thought related to each sense organ may either be of pleasure or of pain. The sight of chieldren playing is of pleasure whereas the sight of a dead body is of pain. This way there are ten types of thoughts.
Patanjali in his Yogasutra further describes - each of these ten types of thoughts may further be divided into five types based on proof(pramana), opposite(viparyay), alternative(vikalpa), sleep(nidra) or memory(smriti)(I.6). So in all there are fifty types of thoughts.
Thoughts based on proof are percieved directly through senses or through mind. Senses perceive the outside worldly objects and mind realises the true self. So there should not be doubt regarding there presence. Existence of sun or moon is a proven thought. If a blind believes that sun or moon does not exist, he is in opposite thought or opinion. If a man believes that he has no self or soul or soul is inferior to someone called God, he is in opposite thought or dualism. The Upanishads declare that soul is Brahman, the ultimate Reality. When people cannot perceive a thing directly and remain in opposite thoughts, they depend upon alternative or imaginary thoughts. People cannot perceive God direcly and for that they make statues of Gods and Goddesses and compose mythology and believe in them. Thoughts categorised as sleep lack all kinds of sound knowledge or consciousness. People remain in perpetual darkness of ignorance. Mindless and irrational social and religious practices are nothing but ignorance. Such ignorance is stored up in the mind as memory. It hides the truth and one fails to understand the importance of proven thoughts. Spiritual and yogic upliftment is possible only when one accepts the proven thoghts.
Ayurveda and yoga For better life follow yoga and live healthy
Ayurveda and yoga are sister sciences that have been united for thousands of years for the sake of healing body, mind, and consciousness. Generally speaking, Ayurveda deals more with the health of the body, while yoga deals with purifying the mind and consciousness, but in reality they complement and embrace each other.
The ancient rishis (seers) were the original masters of all Vedic sciences. They understood that good health is a great asset on the path toward Self-realization. If the body is neglected it can easily become an obstacle to spiritual practice. Anyone who has practiced meditation for any length of time would agree to how difficult it can be to sit still for long periods of time without feeling discomfort and fatigue. Both yoga and Ayurveda are mutually supportive and offer many ways to prevent and heal various disorders as well as to cleanse and rejuvenate the body.
Besides sharing a philosophical foundation, both systems have many similarities in relation to attitude, nutrition, diet, hygiene, exercise, cleansing practices, as well as spiritual practices. Traditionally, a student of yoga would first live close to and serve the guru for many years, during which time he would learn healthy habits. The basic Ayurvedic principles for health and longevity were past on in the lineage in oral form to serve as a foundation for a life of sadhana (spiritual practice).
Nowadays, the teachings of yoga are easily available to all, and whether prepared or not we can leap headlong into its practice. This has its blessings, in the sense that more people can be turned on to the teachings, although much is often lost without the parampara, or close guidance at the feet of an accomplished master. With this in mind, modern yoga practitioners would most certainly benefit from a basic knowledge of Ayurveda to help establish a healthy daily routine and adjust their practice according to the constitution, dosha imbalance, season, and so on, to prevent disease and promote longevity.
First, let's take a look at the similarities between yoga and Ayurveda:
* Both are ancient Vedic teachings. Yoga originates in the Yajur Veda, while Ayurveda originates in the Atharva Veda and Rig Veda.
* Both recognize that keeping the body healthy is vital for fulfilling the four aims of life: Dharma (duty), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation).
* Both recognize that the balance of doshas (humors), dhatus (tissues), and malas (waste products) is essential for maintaining good health.
* Both share virtually the same metaphysical anatomy and physiology, which consists of 72,000 nadis (subtle channels), 7 main chakras (energy centers), 5 bodily sheaths, and the Kundalini Shakti (energy).
* Both advocate the use of diet, herbs, asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, astrology, prayer, puja, and rituals for healing the entire being.
* Both encourage physical health as a good foundation for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
* Both share the same view on psychology. Ayurveda embraces all six of the main schools of philosophy including the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Vedanta (a non-dual philosophical and spiritual path). They both understand that the attachment to the body-mind complex is the root cause of all suffering and that the ultimate state of health is experienced when we abide in our true nature, which is total peace, regardless of the state of the physical body.
* Both use cleansing methods for the body, all of which encourage the removal of waste products and toxins through their natural routes of elimination. Ayurveda has panchakarma (five cleansing actions) and yoga uses Shat Karma (six purification measures).
Ayurvedic approach to asana practice
The use of asana, pranayama, and meditation for healing is known as Yoga Chikitsa, or Yoga Therapy and has been used for thousands of years by Ayurvedic and yogic adepts. In Yoga Chikitsa, a group of yogic exercises are chosen that will best support the individual and are practiced daily. This can be done over an extended period of time in conjunction with an Ayurvedic regime and herbal and dietary therapies. Yoga Chikitsa also plays an integral role in the Ayurvedic cleansing and rejuvenation process known as panchakarma.
For a well balanced personal yoga practice, it is important to take into consideration the individual's body structure, prakruti (original constitution), and vikruti (present constitutional imbalance). The following are general recommendations according to the predominant dosha.
Vata predominant individuals should remember to focus on calming, grounding, stillness, strengthening, and balancing while doing their practice.
Precautions for vata:
* Vinyasa or flow styles of yoga tend to move too quickly from one pose to the next and can aggravate the hyper-mobile quality of vata over time. Flow sequences can be made to be more vata pacifying if they are not excessively long, the length of time poses are held is extended, and transitions are done slowly and consciously.
* Those with lower back problems may find that bending the knees in standing forward bends can prevent discomfort.
* Back bends should be done slowly, carefully and within one's own limits.
Pitta individuals should maintain a calm, cool, and relaxed intention while doing asanas. Pitta types may benefit from trying to cultivate an attitude of forgiveness, and of surrendering or offering the fruits of their practice to the divine of to those in need of positive healing energy. Because asana practice tends to generate heat in the body, it is best to do them at cooling times of the day, such as dawn or dusk. Also, it is useful to place some emphasis on poses that help to release excess heat from the body, such as poses that compress the solar plexus and poses that open the chest like.
Kapha types tend to be sedentary and often dislike vigorous exercise. For this reason, their practice should be energetic, warming, lightening, and stimulating, providing they are physically capable. Vinyasa or flow style yoga is good for kapha because it is dynamic and moves quickly from one pose to the next, it induces sweating and gets the heart pumping.
Yoga poses that address specific doshic problems can be easily added to an Ayurvedic regime and integrated into an existing yoga routine, or they can be organized as a small session with the help of an Ayurvedic clinician who knows each individual case well and can help set up a well balanced program according to the needs of each client.
Ayurveda also offers Yoga Chikitsa, or Yoga Therapy, for specific doshic disorders. It is advised to consult an Ayurvedic practitioner for an individualized regime.
Ayurvedic Approach to Pranayama (breathing techniques).
The ultimate goal of pranayama is to calm the mind and prepare it for meditation. It also has a therapeutic effect on the physical body as well. It is not essential to do a pranayama practice according to dosha, but knowing its effects on the body is a valuable tool for management of the doshas. Below is a general list of pranayama and bandha exercises according to dosha.
Vata: Nadi Shodhana, Kapala Bhati, Agnisara Dhauti, Ujjayi, Tri Bandha, Maha Mudra.
Pitta: Sheetali or Sitkari, Nadi shodhana.
Kapha: Bastrika, Agnisara Dhauti, Kapala Bhati, Ashvini Mudra (contracting and releasing Mula Bandha), Ashvini Mudra, Ujjayi, Tri Bandha, Maha Mudra.
Furthermore, the Four Purifications taught in our workshops is an ancient method from the Ashtanga Yoga for purifying the gross and subtle body in order to prepare it for more advanced practices. They are tridoshic and safe for everyone, providing they are performed correctly.
Meditation According to Dosha.
These spiritual paths and their meditation techniques can be practiced by anyone, regardless of their prakruti. This list is only intended to give an idea on how dosha can support or influence one's spiritual practice. Many traditions of yoga blend various aspects of the paths listed here.
* Vata: Kriya Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga and other structured techniques help to keep vata stabilized and focused.
* Pitta: Jnana Yoga and Vedanta are good for pitta types because they often have sharp intellects and have a keen interest in self-study (Atma-vichara).
* Kapha: Bhakti yoga is natural for kapha types because they are often loving and devotional by nature.
Ayurvedic and Yogic Diet.
Ayurveda is more concerned with food being constitutionally balanced, while Yoga promotes a diet that is sattwic (light and pure). A combination of both aspects is the best choice for a yogi or anyone wanting to make real progress on a spiritual path.
Ayurvedic diet:
* According to dosha.
* Primarily vegetarian (meat is used as medicine, mainly for extreme deficiencies).
* Primarily cooked (raw food in moderation, especially for vata types).
* Containing six tastes.
Yogic diet:
* Sattwic vegetarian diet.
* Easy to digest.
* Simple meals (to limit desire).
* Both cooked and raw.
* Foods recommended in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika consist of rejuvenating substances such as wheat, whole grain, white basmati, corn, raw milk, raw sugar, butter, ghee, honey, dried ginger, mung beans, pure water, vegetables.
* Fruits, roots and nuts.
* Avoiding excessive hot, sour, salty, fermented, and fried foods.
* Avoiding tamasic (dulling) foods like meat, onions, garlic and mushrooms as a regular part of the daily diet.
Cleansing in Yoga and Ayurveda.
Ayurveda and Yoga both emphasize cleansing of the body for health and support of spiritual practices. Their methods are similar and work by expelling excess dosha and ama, or toxins, using the body's natural routes of elimination.
The yogic method is known in the Ashtanga tradition as Shat Karma, or six cleansing measures. These are:
1. Neti (nasal cleansing):
Jala neti (salt water flushing of the sinuses).
Sutra neti (nasal cleaning with string).
2. Dhauti (washing the GI tract).
Teeth, tongue, eyes, ears and forehead.
Agnisara Dhauti.
Vamana Dhauti (vomiting salt water).
Vastra Dhauti (washing with a cloth).
Varisara Dhauti (washing with water for purgation).
3. Basti (enema).
4. Trataka (forehead wash, gazing into a candle flame).
5. Nauli (intestinal washing, abdominal rolling).
6. Kapala Bhati (skull shining).
The Ayurvedic method for cleansing and rejuvenation is known as panchakarma (pancha karma), or five cleansing actions. This program is usually done for a week or two, but can also be done for longer periods depending on the case. The five actions of this method are:
1. Basti (Enema).
2. Nasya (Nasal application of herbs and herbal oils).
3. Vamana (Therapeutic vomiting).
4. Virechana (Purgation).
5. Rakta Moksha (Blood letting).
The ancient rishis (seers) were the original masters of all Vedic sciences. They understood that good health is a great asset on the path toward Self-realization. If the body is neglected it can easily become an obstacle to spiritual practice. Anyone who has practiced meditation for any length of time would agree to how difficult it can be to sit still for long periods of time without feeling discomfort and fatigue. Both yoga and Ayurveda are mutually supportive and offer many ways to prevent and heal various disorders as well as to cleanse and rejuvenate the body.
Besides sharing a philosophical foundation, both systems have many similarities in relation to attitude, nutrition, diet, hygiene, exercise, cleansing practices, as well as spiritual practices. Traditionally, a student of yoga would first live close to and serve the guru for many years, during which time he would learn healthy habits. The basic Ayurvedic principles for health and longevity were past on in the lineage in oral form to serve as a foundation for a life of sadhana (spiritual practice).
Nowadays, the teachings of yoga are easily available to all, and whether prepared or not we can leap headlong into its practice. This has its blessings, in the sense that more people can be turned on to the teachings, although much is often lost without the parampara, or close guidance at the feet of an accomplished master. With this in mind, modern yoga practitioners would most certainly benefit from a basic knowledge of Ayurveda to help establish a healthy daily routine and adjust their practice according to the constitution, dosha imbalance, season, and so on, to prevent disease and promote longevity.
First, let's take a look at the similarities between yoga and Ayurveda:
* Both are ancient Vedic teachings. Yoga originates in the Yajur Veda, while Ayurveda originates in the Atharva Veda and Rig Veda.
* Both recognize that keeping the body healthy is vital for fulfilling the four aims of life: Dharma (duty), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation).
* Both recognize that the balance of doshas (humors), dhatus (tissues), and malas (waste products) is essential for maintaining good health.
* Both share virtually the same metaphysical anatomy and physiology, which consists of 72,000 nadis (subtle channels), 7 main chakras (energy centers), 5 bodily sheaths, and the Kundalini Shakti (energy).
* Both advocate the use of diet, herbs, asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, astrology, prayer, puja, and rituals for healing the entire being.
* Both encourage physical health as a good foundation for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
* Both share the same view on psychology. Ayurveda embraces all six of the main schools of philosophy including the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Vedanta (a non-dual philosophical and spiritual path). They both understand that the attachment to the body-mind complex is the root cause of all suffering and that the ultimate state of health is experienced when we abide in our true nature, which is total peace, regardless of the state of the physical body.
* Both use cleansing methods for the body, all of which encourage the removal of waste products and toxins through their natural routes of elimination. Ayurveda has panchakarma (five cleansing actions) and yoga uses Shat Karma (six purification measures).
Ayurvedic approach to asana practice
The use of asana, pranayama, and meditation for healing is known as Yoga Chikitsa, or Yoga Therapy and has been used for thousands of years by Ayurvedic and yogic adepts. In Yoga Chikitsa, a group of yogic exercises are chosen that will best support the individual and are practiced daily. This can be done over an extended period of time in conjunction with an Ayurvedic regime and herbal and dietary therapies. Yoga Chikitsa also plays an integral role in the Ayurvedic cleansing and rejuvenation process known as panchakarma.
For a well balanced personal yoga practice, it is important to take into consideration the individual's body structure, prakruti (original constitution), and vikruti (present constitutional imbalance). The following are general recommendations according to the predominant dosha.
Vata predominant individuals should remember to focus on calming, grounding, stillness, strengthening, and balancing while doing their practice.
Precautions for vata:
* Vinyasa or flow styles of yoga tend to move too quickly from one pose to the next and can aggravate the hyper-mobile quality of vata over time. Flow sequences can be made to be more vata pacifying if they are not excessively long, the length of time poses are held is extended, and transitions are done slowly and consciously.
* Those with lower back problems may find that bending the knees in standing forward bends can prevent discomfort.
* Back bends should be done slowly, carefully and within one's own limits.
Pitta individuals should maintain a calm, cool, and relaxed intention while doing asanas. Pitta types may benefit from trying to cultivate an attitude of forgiveness, and of surrendering or offering the fruits of their practice to the divine of to those in need of positive healing energy. Because asana practice tends to generate heat in the body, it is best to do them at cooling times of the day, such as dawn or dusk. Also, it is useful to place some emphasis on poses that help to release excess heat from the body, such as poses that compress the solar plexus and poses that open the chest like.
Kapha types tend to be sedentary and often dislike vigorous exercise. For this reason, their practice should be energetic, warming, lightening, and stimulating, providing they are physically capable. Vinyasa or flow style yoga is good for kapha because it is dynamic and moves quickly from one pose to the next, it induces sweating and gets the heart pumping.
Yoga poses that address specific doshic problems can be easily added to an Ayurvedic regime and integrated into an existing yoga routine, or they can be organized as a small session with the help of an Ayurvedic clinician who knows each individual case well and can help set up a well balanced program according to the needs of each client.
Ayurveda also offers Yoga Chikitsa, or Yoga Therapy, for specific doshic disorders. It is advised to consult an Ayurvedic practitioner for an individualized regime.
Ayurvedic Approach to Pranayama (breathing techniques).
The ultimate goal of pranayama is to calm the mind and prepare it for meditation. It also has a therapeutic effect on the physical body as well. It is not essential to do a pranayama practice according to dosha, but knowing its effects on the body is a valuable tool for management of the doshas. Below is a general list of pranayama and bandha exercises according to dosha.
Vata: Nadi Shodhana, Kapala Bhati, Agnisara Dhauti, Ujjayi, Tri Bandha, Maha Mudra.
Pitta: Sheetali or Sitkari, Nadi shodhana.
Kapha: Bastrika, Agnisara Dhauti, Kapala Bhati, Ashvini Mudra (contracting and releasing Mula Bandha), Ashvini Mudra, Ujjayi, Tri Bandha, Maha Mudra.
Furthermore, the Four Purifications taught in our workshops is an ancient method from the Ashtanga Yoga for purifying the gross and subtle body in order to prepare it for more advanced practices. They are tridoshic and safe for everyone, providing they are performed correctly.
Meditation According to Dosha.
These spiritual paths and their meditation techniques can be practiced by anyone, regardless of their prakruti. This list is only intended to give an idea on how dosha can support or influence one's spiritual practice. Many traditions of yoga blend various aspects of the paths listed here.
* Vata: Kriya Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga and other structured techniques help to keep vata stabilized and focused.
* Pitta: Jnana Yoga and Vedanta are good for pitta types because they often have sharp intellects and have a keen interest in self-study (Atma-vichara).
* Kapha: Bhakti yoga is natural for kapha types because they are often loving and devotional by nature.
Ayurvedic and Yogic Diet.
Ayurveda is more concerned with food being constitutionally balanced, while Yoga promotes a diet that is sattwic (light and pure). A combination of both aspects is the best choice for a yogi or anyone wanting to make real progress on a spiritual path.
Ayurvedic diet:
* According to dosha.
* Primarily vegetarian (meat is used as medicine, mainly for extreme deficiencies).
* Primarily cooked (raw food in moderation, especially for vata types).
* Containing six tastes.
Yogic diet:
* Sattwic vegetarian diet.
* Easy to digest.
* Simple meals (to limit desire).
* Both cooked and raw.
* Foods recommended in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika consist of rejuvenating substances such as wheat, whole grain, white basmati, corn, raw milk, raw sugar, butter, ghee, honey, dried ginger, mung beans, pure water, vegetables.
* Fruits, roots and nuts.
* Avoiding excessive hot, sour, salty, fermented, and fried foods.
* Avoiding tamasic (dulling) foods like meat, onions, garlic and mushrooms as a regular part of the daily diet.
Cleansing in Yoga and Ayurveda.
Ayurveda and Yoga both emphasize cleansing of the body for health and support of spiritual practices. Their methods are similar and work by expelling excess dosha and ama, or toxins, using the body's natural routes of elimination.
The yogic method is known in the Ashtanga tradition as Shat Karma, or six cleansing measures. These are:
1. Neti (nasal cleansing):
Jala neti (salt water flushing of the sinuses).
Sutra neti (nasal cleaning with string).
2. Dhauti (washing the GI tract).
Teeth, tongue, eyes, ears and forehead.
Agnisara Dhauti.
Vamana Dhauti (vomiting salt water).
Vastra Dhauti (washing with a cloth).
Varisara Dhauti (washing with water for purgation).
3. Basti (enema).
4. Trataka (forehead wash, gazing into a candle flame).
5. Nauli (intestinal washing, abdominal rolling).
6. Kapala Bhati (skull shining).
The Ayurvedic method for cleansing and rejuvenation is known as panchakarma (pancha karma), or five cleansing actions. This program is usually done for a week or two, but can also be done for longer periods depending on the case. The five actions of this method are:
1. Basti (Enema).
2. Nasya (Nasal application of herbs and herbal oils).
3. Vamana (Therapeutic vomiting).
4. Virechana (Purgation).
5. Rakta Moksha (Blood letting).
Monday, August 31, 2009
What your Zodiac signs says about love and relationship
Virgo: Activities with your sweetie are energized by the Full Moon this week, so share your innermost feelings. Hidden issues can ignite some conflict, though, so strive to talk about problems as they arise. Your sense of humor inspires romance midweek. A clash of wills is likely on Saturday. Your lusty side fires up passion on Sunday night! Libra: Look for love during a charity event or work project during this week's Full Moon. A healthy activity can bring a romantic interlude as well. Romance skyrockets on Wednesday, when your idealistic side takes over (keep one foot on the ground!). Heed your intuition, too. Your partner is combative on Saturday, but love rekindles on Sunday night.
Scorpio: Romance kicks into high gear because of this week's Full Moon. Getting creative between the sheets will inspire multiple rounds of sexy romps! Intimate moments toward the middle of the week can deepen love, but be clear about your intentions to avoid a misunderstanding. Your willful side may derail romance on Saturday. Conflict ignites passion on Sunday night.Sagittarius: Romance may seem illusionary or illogical during this week's Full Moon, so strive for clarity. A serene rendezvous at home can deepen love. A small party with friends will bring satisfaction as well. Look for romance while traveling midweek. A clash of values can unhinge love on Saturday. Your creativity fires up passion on Sunday night! Capricorn: Your words attract or repel love during the Full Moon this week, so speak thoughtfully. Romance can be found while traveling or taking a class toward the middle of the week. Impulsive words or actions can derail romance (or another relationship) on Thursday. You're feeling edgy on Saturday, and a homey night in can turn lusty on Sunday night! Aquarius: Revealing what's important to you attracts romance during this week's Full Moon. Look for a moneymaking opportunity as well. Your charisma skyrockets toward the middle of the week. Wednesday is an especially divine time for a romantic rendezvous, but keep it real. Criticism can unhinge romance on Saturday, but expressing your heart inspires love on Sunday night! Pisces: This week's Full Moon in your sign heightens your mystique, but can make you overly sensitive. Socialize with friends who are supportive, and strive to tune out negativity. A serene ambience attracts romance on Wednesday. Look for love during a spiritual activity as well. Saturday is irritating, but an imaginative date makes love bloom on Sunday night!
Aries: The Full Moon can prompt some sexy role-playing with your sweetie. Seeing a film or discussing your spiritual beliefs will inspire love as well. Your intuition is especially strong this week, so pay attention to your hunches. Passion is fiery this weekend (especially on Sunday night!), but you'll be irritated easily, too, so stay centered. Taurus: Spending time with friends during the Full Moon can bring fun and a romantic interlude. A community event or other group gathering can bring romance as well. Look to promote your career toward the middle of the week, when networking brings opportunities. Power issues arise on Saturday, when you're feeling antsy. A twosome turns out hot on Sunday night!Gemini: The Full Moon brings out your soulful side. Sharing your deepest self will heighten intimacy, or help you attract someone special. Look for a career opportunity this week as well. A foreign ambience or spiritual gathering will inspire love toward the middle of the week. Friends bring adventure (and chaos?) this weekend. Look for love during a group gathering on Sunday night. Cancer: An exotic locale or learning something new inspires romance during this week's Full Moon. A window to the future opens as well, so heed your intuition, which guides your direction. Romance is steamy on Friday, but you'll be feeling a bit argumentative. You may feel pushed by someone on Saturday. Being daring enflames passion on Sunday! Leo: Surprising your sweetie with an unusual evening out will heat up passion during this week's Full Moon. Be creative! A rendezvous can be sweet on Wednesday, if your expectations don't get overblown. Passion is hot-but-complicated on Saturday. Sunday night is the best time this week for a sexy rendezvous, or fun with friends.
Scorpio: Romance kicks into high gear because of this week's Full Moon. Getting creative between the sheets will inspire multiple rounds of sexy romps! Intimate moments toward the middle of the week can deepen love, but be clear about your intentions to avoid a misunderstanding. Your willful side may derail romance on Saturday. Conflict ignites passion on Sunday night.Sagittarius: Romance may seem illusionary or illogical during this week's Full Moon, so strive for clarity. A serene rendezvous at home can deepen love. A small party with friends will bring satisfaction as well. Look for romance while traveling midweek. A clash of values can unhinge love on Saturday. Your creativity fires up passion on Sunday night! Capricorn: Your words attract or repel love during the Full Moon this week, so speak thoughtfully. Romance can be found while traveling or taking a class toward the middle of the week. Impulsive words or actions can derail romance (or another relationship) on Thursday. You're feeling edgy on Saturday, and a homey night in can turn lusty on Sunday night! Aquarius: Revealing what's important to you attracts romance during this week's Full Moon. Look for a moneymaking opportunity as well. Your charisma skyrockets toward the middle of the week. Wednesday is an especially divine time for a romantic rendezvous, but keep it real. Criticism can unhinge romance on Saturday, but expressing your heart inspires love on Sunday night! Pisces: This week's Full Moon in your sign heightens your mystique, but can make you overly sensitive. Socialize with friends who are supportive, and strive to tune out negativity. A serene ambience attracts romance on Wednesday. Look for love during a spiritual activity as well. Saturday is irritating, but an imaginative date makes love bloom on Sunday night!
Aries: The Full Moon can prompt some sexy role-playing with your sweetie. Seeing a film or discussing your spiritual beliefs will inspire love as well. Your intuition is especially strong this week, so pay attention to your hunches. Passion is fiery this weekend (especially on Sunday night!), but you'll be irritated easily, too, so stay centered. Taurus: Spending time with friends during the Full Moon can bring fun and a romantic interlude. A community event or other group gathering can bring romance as well. Look to promote your career toward the middle of the week, when networking brings opportunities. Power issues arise on Saturday, when you're feeling antsy. A twosome turns out hot on Sunday night!Gemini: The Full Moon brings out your soulful side. Sharing your deepest self will heighten intimacy, or help you attract someone special. Look for a career opportunity this week as well. A foreign ambience or spiritual gathering will inspire love toward the middle of the week. Friends bring adventure (and chaos?) this weekend. Look for love during a group gathering on Sunday night. Cancer: An exotic locale or learning something new inspires romance during this week's Full Moon. A window to the future opens as well, so heed your intuition, which guides your direction. Romance is steamy on Friday, but you'll be feeling a bit argumentative. You may feel pushed by someone on Saturday. Being daring enflames passion on Sunday! Leo: Surprising your sweetie with an unusual evening out will heat up passion during this week's Full Moon. Be creative! A rendezvous can be sweet on Wednesday, if your expectations don't get overblown. Passion is hot-but-complicated on Saturday. Sunday night is the best time this week for a sexy rendezvous, or fun with friends.
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