Importance of Meditation [yoga] and Exercise

         Meditation is essential for mental health and exercise is essential for physical health. Both these practices are a gift of Ayurveda. Regular practice of this can keep the body free from green diseases. Therefore, meditation and exercise must be included in your daily life.

 

These are the differences between Meditation [Yoga] and exercise.

            Keep in mind that when we exercise, we do not pay attention to our breaths and the breath becomes very fast. In yoga, balance is taught on the breath and breathing is done on the basis of posture. Doing Yogasana has more effect on the internal organs, while the body becomes stronger from outside due to exercise.

Digestive power is increased by exercising, due to which the person also feels more hungry, but talk about yoga there, it reduces the digestive power through yoga, which reduces the appetite and the person starts eating less.

Exercise consumes energy faster and makes you tired quicker. At the same time, energy is spent slowly by doing yoga, so that you do not get tired but feel refreshed. 

Simple ways to meditate in the early stages :

This simple suggestion for a deep meditation experience is very effective:

• Select the flexible time and clean , green place .The morning is better for us.

• Keep the stomach slightly empty and sit comfortably.

• Start with some exercise and deep breaths.

• Keep more smiles.

 

Do you know, you can get deep experience of meditation by just spending some time in preparation for your meditation?

There are some tips to meditate in the early stages, which can help you to Meditate at home.

Do you find it difficult to sit silently with eyes closed? - Don't worry about it, you are not alone like this. For those who want to learn to meditate, below are some simple remedies. As you become regular in these exercises, you will definitely go into the depth of meditation.

The five best sitting positions / positions in yoga are:

1. Sukhasana - Happily (sitting on the floor and legs).

2. Padmasana - Sitting like a lotus.

3. Siddhasana - skillful, efficient, seated like a specialist.

4. Vajrasana - sitting on the heels.

5. Ardha Padmasana - Sitting like half lotus. 

It is important to make sure that even if there are all the appropriate sitting positions for meditation and pranayama:

• The upper body is straight and taut.

• The head, neck and back are aligned, in a row.

• There is no tension in the muscles of the shoulders and abdomen.

• Keep your hands on your knees.

• Eyes are closed.

• The body remains relaxed during practice.

1. Sukhasana: Sitting happily -

            This sitting posture is recommended for those who have difficulty sitting in Siddhasana, Vajrasana or Padmasana for a long time.

Practice :

            Sit with your legs straight. Bend both legs and place the right foot under the left thigh and the left foot down or in front of the calf of the right foot. If it is more convenient, on the other hand keep the feet in the same position. If there is difficulty in keeping the body upright, then sit in a comfortable position by laying a cushion, comfort pad at a suitable height.

If it is not possible to sit comfortably and without pain in Sukhasana, then you should practice the exercises of breathing and meditation by sitting in a chair. The most important thing for everyone is that the upper part of the body should be straight, the body should be relaxed and remain relaxed during the whole exercise.

2.Padmasana: Lotus

           Padmasana, including the headstand, is known as the best of the asanas or royal asanas. The lotus state activates the chakras and balances them and calms the thoughts. This is the ideal sitting position for pranayama and meditation. 

Practice :

           Sit with the legs straight on the floor. Bend the right leg and bring the foot very close to the body over the left thigh. Now bend the left leg and bring the toe of the foot very close to the body above the right thigh. The upper part of the body should be perfectly straight and the knees should be rested on the appropriate height to rest on the floor.

This situation can also be practiced by bending the left leg first and then the right leg. 

Position of hands

Special postures are also used in breathing and meditation concentrating exercises and for meditation. Mudra or position is a state practiced for the expression of a specific purpose. 

3.Siddhasana: posture of dexterity

          Siddhasana calms the mind-mind, has a balanced effect on the nadis and restores the spiritual energy of the chakras, making them more active. Therefore, this sitting posture is the most suitable (relevant) for pranayama and meditation.

Practice :

          Sit with the legs straight. Bend the right leg and place the foot very close to the body on the floor. Now bend the left leg and place the left paw on top of the right calf. Bend the leg and Eddie will touch the right thigh. Pull the fingers of the right foot up from between the thigh of the left leg and the calf. Drag the fingers of the left foot to the right. If it is difficult to keep the body upright or the knees cannot touch the floor, then sit on a comfortable cushion at a suitable height.

 

4.Vajrasana - sitting on the heels

          Vajrasana maintains harmony, harmony between body and mind. It also enriches digestion. Therefore, it is recommended to sit in the state of Vajrasana for about 5-10 minutes after a meal.

Practice :

          Come on your knees. Both legs are together. The two thumbs touch each other, the eddy protrudes slightly outward. Tilt the upper part of the body forward and then sit back on the heels. The torso remains straight. Place your hands on the thighs.

5. Pranayama Mudra - Position of hands in breathing exercises

Practice :

         Place the index finger of the right hand and the middle finger between the eyebrows in the middle of the forehead. The thumb is used to close the right nostril and the ring finger is used to close the left nostril.

If the right hand gets tired, then it is possible to do this exercise with the left hand also.

It is recommended that Pranayama should use penalties for a long period (more time) of Pranayama.
Half Padmasana: Half Lotus

This posture is recommended for those who are not able to sit easily in

6.Padmasana.

Practice :

          Sit with the legs straight. Fold the right leg and place the claw very close to the body on the floor. Now fold the left leg, place the foot on the right thigh very close to the body. The upper body part is very straight. Both knees will remain on the floor, if the body is not kept upright, or the knees are not placed on the floor, then sit at a suitable height by putting a cushion on it.

This exercise can also be done by turning the left leg first and placing the right leg on the left thigh.