Y-12 Dynamic Torsion
This is a preparatory movement for people who are beginners, stiff or have back problems. Eventually the static torsion can replace this. Continue reading “Y-12 Dynamic Torsion”
Y-29 Half Shoulder Stand
Place your mat or blanket close to a wall or any vertical surface. Lie down on your back, with your buttocks close to the wall and your legs resting upward on the wall. If you find it more comfortable, or want to bring more blood to the head and neck area, then place a pillow or two underneath the buttocks. Now there are various stages one can perform according to his needs. Continue reading “Y-29 Half Shoulder Stand”
Y-47 The Fish
The «fish» is the counter posture to the «shoulder stand» and «plough» and should be done following them. From the «relaxation pose», lift your upper back and shoulders and bend your neck back so that the top of your head rests on the mat. Relax your arms by your sides with your hands resting on your hips. Relax all of your body as much as you can in this position. Breathe with the abdomen. Continue reading “Y-47 The Fish”
HS38 Fever
REFER TO THE EXPLANATION CONCERNING HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION IN
HS01 THE BASIS OF SELF THERAPY
HS16 HOW TO USE THESE SUGGESTIONS
HS17 DESCRIPTION OF YOGA EXERCISES
Fever is the natural attempt of the body to limit the multiplication of bacteria, which are endangering the health of the body. Fever is an important part of the body’s natural defense system. Thus in many cases it is not desirable to stop the action of the fever. Continue reading “HS38 Fever”
HS54 Pregnancy
REFER TO THE EXPLANATION CONCERNING HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION IN
HS01 THE BASIS OF SELF THERAPY
HS16 HOW TO USE THESE SUGGESTIONS
HS17 DESCRIPTION OF YOGA EXERCISES
(From the forthcoming book SELF THERAPY by Robert Najemy)
A woman has more physical and emotional needs during pregnancy both for the maintenance of her own health but also for the healthy development of the embryo. For that reason it is especially important for a pregnant woman to live in harmony with the laws of nature and follow all the guidelines of natural and healthy living. The physical, emotional and mental development of her child is very much dependent on the state of the mother’s body and mind during those nine months which it is in her womb. Continue reading “HS54 Pregnancy”
YG-04 Creating a series for yourself
If there is no yoga instructor or experienced person in your area to guide you in selecting an effective series of exercises, breathing techniques and deep relaxation best suited to you, do the best you can with the following guidelines. Be aware, however, of the fact that no guideline is absolute and that each body has different needs and each person a different life-style which may or may not allow him to abide by the guidelines given. Thus, you will have to be creative and resourceful in seeing how you can apply these techniques to your life. Continue reading “YG-04 Creating a series for yourself”
Y-13 Dynamic Prayer
Sitting again on your calves and ankles, take a deep inhalation and hold your breath as you lower your head to the floor taking the prayer position. Continue reading “Y-13 Dynamic Prayer”
Y-30 Rotating The Ankles
Sit with your legs crossed in front of you. Pick up your right leg above the ankle with the right hand. Hold your right foot with your left hand and rotate it slowly many times in each direction. Also take this opportunity to bend you toes backward and forward with your hand.
Do both feet equally.
Y-48 The Snake
The «snake» is an excellent movement for beginners of yoga as well as for all those who have inflexible spines. (Unless you can touch your chest to your thighs, and also feel comfortable in the Cobra, you can use more flexibility in your spine). From the «relaxed standing position» let your head fall back, and while keeping it back begin to lower the torso towards the legs. Begin your movement from the lower back and keep the chest and head up until you are almost completely down, then let the head drop forward and relax. Exhale as you go down. Then on the inhalation begin to lift the back from the waist first, letting the chest, shoulders, head and arms hang loosely downward until you are almost completely up. Then allow them to come up and back as a part of a natural movement. Continue reading “Y-48 The Snake”
HS18 The Physiological Effects Of Yoga
NOTE: Reference is made to some charts that will be uploaded at a later date.
THE PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF YOGA
The human being may be analyzed into three basic parts: the soul, the mind and the body. The soul is the permanent aspect that gives life to the mind and body, which are its instruments through which to express itself on the Earth. Although the soul is eternally perfect, it remains a prisoner in the mind and body until they are brought to a state of purity and perfection so that the soul can express and realize itself fully through them. Continue reading “HS18 The Physiological Effects Of Yoga”