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Yoga For Back and Neck pain

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Lower back pain can be caused by a variety of problems with any parts of the complex, interconnected network of spinal muscles, nerves, bones, discs or tendons in the lumbar spine. Typical sources of low back pain include: The large nerve roots in the low back that go to the legs may be irritated The smaller nerves that supply the low back may be irritated The large paired lower back muscles (erector spinae) may be strained The bones, ligaments or joints may be damaged An intervertebral disc may be degenerating An irritation or problem with any of these structures can cause lower back pain and/or pain that radiates or is referred to other parts of the body. Many lower back problems also cause back muscle spasms, which don't sound like much but can cause severe pain and disability. While lower back pain is extremely common, the symptoms and severity of lower back pain vary greatly. A simple lower back muscle strain might be excruciating enough to necessita...

#YogaForDepression

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#Yoga for Depression: Dr. Mason Turner, Chief of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, said yoga therapy combines meditation and adds in a physical component, both of which are important in combating depression. The meditative qualities bring the person into the present mindset and allows them to clear their minds. The physical aspect helps aid the body-mind connection, which is very important in depression. “Yoga is also something that can be very powerful in the treatment of depression,” Dr. Turner said. Even if yoga isn’t a person’s forte, he said, the meditative and physical qualities are important in helping a person overcome depression.  “There are many different ways to get there,” Dr. Turner said. “There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach.” How Yoga Helps: Anxiety Relief.  A 2010 Boston University study showed that 12 weeks of yoga could help to reduce anxiety and increase gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) levels in the brain (low levels of GAB...

Jala Neti at sparsh yoga bangalore

JALANETI has its dramatic effect on the sinuses or nasal allergies. It solves the sinus infection and allergy problems without the use of drugs with immediate, immense and sustained results and without side effects. How to do : A special NETI POT is used. Heat filtered or bottled water to the point of boiling. Add a teaspoon of sea salt or rock salt and stir to make the water saline. Let the water get to warm enough temperature which can be poured in nose without causing burning sensation. (Test the heat with back of your palm skin) Tilt your head and insert the nozzle of the neti pot into the nostril opposite (start with the nostril that is breathing better at that moment). Without force, breathe through your mouth by keeping it partially open. Tilt the neti pot until the water starts coming out of the other nostril by gravity. This procedure is then alternated with the other nostril. The water drains out flushing the nasal passages and the linings thoroughly. After thes...

PRE EXAMINATION WORKSHOP for Students appering in Board Exam

 PRE EXAMINATION WORKSHOP. The aim of this camp is to reduce the exam fever/tensions from- the students mind with accelerating their capacities towards a positive attitude and higher result. Therory: Practice: 1. Yes, “YOU CAN.” 1. Shithilikaran vyama . 2. Analysing the Examination. 2. Suryanamaskar. 3. Collecting the Blessings. 3. Supporting Asana. 4. Accomplishment of the Accomplished.  4. Pranayama.  5. Pratyahar. 6.Time & Study Management. 6. Special Relaxation Techniques. 7. Channelizing the Energy. STEP. ( Students Efficiency Programme) Theory: Practice: 1.Definations and Analysing of  the Efficiency 1. Titiksha Vardhan. 2. Suryanamaskar . 2.Vidyarthi Lakshanam. 3. Balancing Asanas. 3.Suryanamaskar . 4. Kriya & Pranayamas. 4.Making of the Target. 5. Prashamanah. 5.Target oriented affords. 6. Workshops. 6.Sadhan Chatushtaya. 7.Soul Searching. Please contact us for details at 9019528675,   sparshm...

Trataka kriya concepts and benefits

TRATAKA... The word trataka means the continuous flow of thoughts.Trataka is the one among the sat-kriyas. There are six kriyas to cleanse our inner body mentioned in the Hath Yoga Pradipika, they are kapalabhati, neti, trataka, dhouti, nauli and bhasti. Modern science and human inventions are leading our life towards very luxurious and competitive as well as. To be in this modern world we need to be very sharp brilliant, creative, skillful etc. but needless to say that we need to be relaxed also by all means. In this competitive world we need quality and quantity together, our only one aspect cannot lead us towards the goal. Trataka can help us to increase the efficiency to achieve the target.The present inventions of luxurious life increases our desires more and more, which leads towards mental tensions, anxiety, depression, frustrations etc. because we may not be able to fulfill our every desires accordingly...