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Saturday, September 20, 2008

Get Glowing Face by Pranayama

The word “Kapalbhati” is derived from two Sanskrit words “kapal” meaning forehead” and “bhati” meaning radiant. If Kapalbhati pranayama is done on a regular basis for sometime, get ready for a glowing face and enhanced beauty.
It is actually an abdominal breathing yoga technique that energizes your body efficiently. This imparts inner radiance that gives way to shining skin. In the initial phase, it should be done at least thrice. Now, let us take a glance at some of the major advantages of Kapalbhati:
· It detoxifies the lungs and whole respiratory tract.
· It brings about the oxygenation of blood.
· It improves the digestive system and strengthens the abdominal muscles.
· It relieves the mental stress.
However, people suffering from cardiovascular diseases, hernia, asthma and other respiratory disorders, dizziness, nausea etc should avoid practicing it. There are certain precautions that should be done in Kapalbhati such as avoiding contraction of abdomen during inhalation, avoiding contraction of shoulders during exhalation and avoid movement of shoulders during exercises.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Get rid of anxiety!

Our hectic lifestyles leave us with lots of anxiety at the end of the day. This anxiety gives rise to mental fatigue, hypertension and several other cardiovascular problems. In addition, tremendous amount of negative energy emanates from anxiety. Yoga proves to be a real stress buster. Pranayama (an excellent yoga technique) helps you get rid of anxiety in your day-to-day life.
Pranayama is a boon for people suffering from anxiety. Such people can try seven varied pranayama techniques and asanas that will definitely improve the physical, spiritual and mental well being.
One can easily get started with any of the following pranayama techniques to see the fast results: Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Kapalbhati Pranayama, Ujjayi Pranayama, Udgeeth Pranayama, Bahaya Pranayama, Bhastrika Pranayama and Brahmari Pranayama .
If you practice these pranayama techniques regularly, you will son be relieved of the tremendous anxiety that you suffer from. But be cautious that in the initial phase, you do pranayama under the supervision of an efficient yoga teacher.

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