RE:Is it advisable for the one already having backache??
by Viswesh Rao on Jul 23, 2007 02:19 AM Permalink
yes, with supervision. this is not a kind of physiotherapy. calcification & non-flex activities are the main cause for all vertebral issues. at the age of 76 yrs my father got cured & now at 78 he ENTHUSIASTICLY performes "DHANURASAN & SARWANGASAN". check it out with self-trial.
RE:Is it advisable for the one already having backache??
by Shameem on Jul 23, 2007 04:48 PM Permalink
Visweshji, it is really great to hear of your father and I thank you for sharing your experience with us, and giving it the scientific understanding. This helps promote yoga in a very convincing manner:)
RE:Is it advisable for the one already having backache??
by Shameem on Jul 23, 2007 09:13 AM Permalink
Rahulji, if you reread my intro, or even my responses below or elsewhere, you will see that I clearly advise people against doing this when you have an acute, severe backache. I repeat this suggestion for you again: always consult a spine expert, identify your problem, do prescribed physiotherpy, then having controlled the problem attempt these.As I have explained, in several cases of backache the trigger may be psychosomatic, in which case these poses offer immense relief. They are also helpful in borderline cases. As well as super preventives in those whose jobs (sedentary or involving only one type of motion, as with factory workers) predispose them for backache...
RE:Is it advisable for the one already having backache??
by Rahul Ahuja on Jul 23, 2007 01:05 PM Permalink
thanks a lot for your kind clarification,shameem. have an appt with the doctor tomorrow and will only do this after i am cured. thanks again.
RE:YOGA
by Shameem on Jul 22, 2007 07:21 PM Permalink
Manoji, the best pose is vajrasana or thunderbolt pose. You will find it in our set on meditation poses, done recently.
RE:YOGA
by Shameem on Jul 23, 2007 05:36 PM Permalink
Btw Manoji, some foods or lack of it may also cause this: beer, high fat diet are also said to be triggers.
RE:Good article - any suggestion for reducing upper thighs
by Shameem on Jul 21, 2007 09:08 AM Permalink
If you have been following the yoga series here, I can suggest a few from the list: you may to have track them back, by going through the links given here. For upper body, from this set you must try kandharasana (shoulder pose). This can be done both as repeats. Or held for long. You will feel the muscle responding almost immediately! So don't over do it. Build stamina, so you can do 30 repeats/ or hold for half a minute at one time. You find results immediately. From earlier sets you must try also navkasana or boat pose. Here, you must learn to hold it for longer, from a few seconds initially to one minute or more, then after six months, to two minutes, or so. It is very powerful. Again, parvatasana (mountain pose, part of the surya namaskar set and also referred to as inverted-V pose). Here you may again strive to hold the pose longer, following the same stamina building schedule I suggested above. This will tone the entire legs, back of the legs, thighs, inner thighs superbly. It also tones the abdomen and upper arms: all difficult regions to tame:) If you follow this for four-six weeks it should show results. Keep us posted about the experience...
RE:Good article - any suggestion for reducing upper thighs
by Mujahid Pasha on Jul 21, 2007 11:08 AM Permalink
Excellent article , and all the exercises are result -oriented. At the same time I would request your to sent me a link or few exercises to reduce weight. As my wife has gained 5 kgs in a matter of one month - she was 55 now she is 60kgs with a height of 5.3 ft.
RE:Good article - any suggestion for reducing upper thighs
by Shameem on Jul 21, 2007 02:06 PM Permalink
thanks for your kind words Mujuhidji. About weight loss, if you see the series of yoga poses we have done, all are also involved with weight loss(you will see it in the benefits section for each pose). Since these poses are also therapeutic, these are also safe poses. I suggest your wife take one set, any set, and increase the repeats in poses (ie the number of times she does a pose) and then, add one more set in two weeks. She must increase the time she can hold each pose -- from 30 seconds to more, as suggested for each pose she chooses. She needs to have set of 12 poses, done from 30 minutes to one hour daily for effective weight loss. Vajrasana (see Yoga for meditation by us) before and after meal are also advised, for five mins. And of course, yogic diet is very crucial... which advises a light dinner, wound up latest by 8.30 pm. The dinner must be the lightest. In six weeks with such conscious eating and working out, she must definitely lose weight...
RE:My severe back pain
by Shameem on Jul 20, 2007 08:28 PM Permalink
The fourth and fifth pose in this set are the best for both middle and lower back. And safest. The last pose in fact is very relaxing and healing. However, I would advise you to approach a spine expert, identify the problem, do physiotherapy for the prescribed period. After that, all these five poses may be practiced for preventing future episodes or controlling existing problems.
RE:height
by Shameem on Jul 20, 2007 07:18 PM Permalink
Gituji, all poses which make the entire body stretch completely are said to increase height in kids. These also prevent age-related height reduction in adults. These poses include tadasana (palm tree pose) and yastik asana (lying stick pose). The reasoning behind this pose: the stretch provides a spinal traction; boosts nutrient absorption by toning the gut; this in turn ensures nutrients needed for growth are used properly by the body. If you asked about these poses for children, then please remember children below 12 years of age must not hold a pose for long, like an adult. Instead they must do it repeatedly several times. I also recommend two books. Pustak Mahal book, available at all shops, title Increase your height, by Krishna Gopal Vikal, Rs 48. Here is the link, so you can also order directly: http://www.pustakmahal.com/book/search.phtml and Growing with yoga, Santa Cruz institute. Rs 50. The numbers on the book, for the Mumbai-based insti. is 26149917/ 26184531 -- if you are not from Mumbai, you can check out details on how to order it at their website www.yogainstitute.org.
RE:only four poses shown????
by Shameem on Jul 21, 2007 09:10 AM Permalink
Jasleenji, the four poses you see are in the introduction. If you click below, where it says Next you will see the series of five poses:) Hope u have cracked it by now
