Y-26 Hanging from a Bar
Place your hands on a horizontal bar and let your legs relax as they bend at the knees allowing your weight to pull the spine downward, opening the space between the vertebrae. Continue reading “Y-26 Hanging from a Bar”
Y-44 Salutation to the Earth (Static)
One may remain in this position, sometimes with the head resting on the right side and sometimes on the left, for 1 to 5 minutes allowing the blood and energy to flow to the chest area. It is better to do the salutation to the earth as a dynamic exercise a few times before remaining in the static position. Continue reading “Y-44 Salutation to the Earth (Static)”
HS19 Important Message – An Important Message Which You Should Read Before Employing Techniques
In order to facilitate your use of these series, the following codes will be used:
T – TIMES (how many times the exercise is repeated)
M – MINUTES (the length of time a technique should be performed, unless there are difficulties, in which case they can be done for less time. In cases where you have performed an exercise for a number of months and feel comfortable with it, you can gradually increase the time)
R – RIGHT (exercises are sometimes performed first with the right leg or arm and then the
L – left.
At other times both are used together (B).
Or it may indicate turning to the right (R) in an exercise or to the left (L)
No. __(indicates the number of the exercise, relaxation, type or breathing or other technique so that you can find it more easily in the file HS17 Description of Yoga Exercises
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
HS35 Harmonizing the Endocrine System
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
Often we cannot determine the cause of a problem, it lies in the malfunction of the endocrine system. Continue reading “HS35 Harmonizing the Endocrine System”
HS51 Neck Problems
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
Most of what we have to offer concerning problems with the neck are presented in the sections on arthritis and on headaches. Here I would like to add just a few details. Continue reading “HS51 Neck Problems”
YG-01 How Yoga exercises produce their positive effects
Yoga exercises have a very positive effect on all the systems of the body. What are the mechanisms through which these changes occur? Below we shall discuss some possible answers. Continue reading “YG-01 How Yoga exercises produce their positive effects”
Y-10 Dynamic Locust
Lie on the abdomen with your head turned to either side. Let your arms be relaxed behind you with the palms facing upward. Breathe slowly and deeply with the abdomen. In this way you will feel the abdomen pushing into the floor as you inhale and coming up into your body as you exhale. Continue reading “Y-10 Dynamic Locust”
Y-27 Shoulder Stand
From the «relaxation pose» begin to slowly lift your legs (bend your knees if you are a beginner or have difficulty coming up) into the air. Then slowly (try not to jerk) lift your back up so that the body is vertical to the ground. Support yourself with your hands on the lower back and the elbows on the floor. The chin should be resting on the upper chest. Continue reading “Y-27 Shoulder Stand”
Y-45 Salutation to the Sun
This dynamic exercise has many benefits and can be incorporated into one’s daily routine. When done morning and/or evening, it increases the flexibility of the spine and all other joints; it increases the blood flow thus cleansing the arteries and stimulating the heart; and it cleanses the lings and increases their breath-capacity through deep breathing. Muscles are stretched and awakened, lactic acid and resulting fatigue are eliminated. Continue reading “Y-45 Salutation to the Sun”
HS20 Acne
Although this problem may not be a serious health problem, it is an indication of deeper disturbances which may be organic, endocrine or emotional. It may also be signed that our food is not pure or perhaps deficient of necessary nutrients. Continue reading “HS20 Acne”