Why Sun Salutations?
Sun Salutations is a yoga practice that involve a series of yoga postures (asana) . This exercise helps in endocrine systems and the chakra (the vortexes through which vital life energy – or prana – is channeled. Helping to build strength and flexibility.
In many cultures, light has long been a symbol of consciousness and self-illumination. "The world begins with the coming of light," wrote Jungian analyst Erich Neumann in The Origins and History of Consciousness (Princeton University Press, 1995). "Opposition between light and darkness has informed the spiritual world of all peoples and molded it into shape."
Our primary source of light is, of course, the sun. When we look at our closest star, we may see nothing more than a big yellow ball. But for thousands of years, the Hindus have revered the sun, which they call Surya, as both the physical and spiritual heart of our world and the creator of all life itself. That's why one of Surya's many other appellations is Savitri (the Vivifier), who, according to the Rig Veda, "begets and feeds mankind in various manners" (III.55.19). Moreover, since everything that exists originates from the sun, as Alain Dani巐ou wrote in The Myths and Gods of India (Inner Traditions, 1991), it "must contain the potentiality of all that is to be known." For the Hindus, the sun is the "eye of the world" (loka chakshus), seeing and uniting all selves in itself, an image of and a pathway to the divine.
One of the means of honoring the sun is through the dynamic asana sequence Surya Namaskar (better known as Sun Salutation). The Sanskrit word namaskar stems from namas, which means "to bow to" or "to adore." (The familiar phrase we use to close our yoga classes, namaste?i>te means "you"梐lso comes from this root.) Each Sun Salutation begins and ends with the joined-hands mudra (gesture) touched to the heart. This placement is no accident; only the heart can know the truth.
History and Practice
There's some disagreement among authorities over the origins of Sun Salutation. Traditionalists contend that the sequence is at least 2,500 years old (perhaps even several hundred years older), that it originated during Vedic times as a ritual prostration to the dawn, replete with mantras, offerings of flowers and rice, and libations of water. Skeptics of this dating maintain that Sun Salutation was invented by the raja of Aundh (a former state in India, now part of Maharashtra state) in the early 20th century, then disseminated to the West in the 1920s or 1930s.
However old Sun Salutation is, and whatever it may originally have looked like, many variations have evolved over the years. Janita Stenhouse, in Sun Yoga: The Book of Surya Namaskar (Innerspace Map Studio, 2001), illustrates two dozen or so adaptations (though several are quite similar). Our sequence here consists of 12 "stations" composed of eight different postures, the last four being the same as the first four but performed in reverse order. In this sequence, we'll start and end in Tadasana. (Station 12, not pictured, is the same as station 1 on p. 91).
Since the sequence is, in essence, a humble adoration of the light and insight of the self, it's essential to practice Sun Salutation in a spirit of devotion and with your awareness turned always inward toward the heart. Make each movement as mindful and precise as possible, especially as you near the end of your rounds, when fatigue can lead to sloppiness.
Taken fr Yoga Journal
Friday, September 25, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Ladies Personal Safety Workshop
It is great!! Here are some tips from Mr. Kenny :
1. Buy a Pepper Spray, its 85% of sucessful rate for self protection
2. Be alert... to the surrounding is the 1st requirement.
3. Always get ready the keys before reaching home or car.
4. Don stay in the car to check out your stuff or sms. Drive out the cars immediately.
5. Light up yor back lane light.
6. Get to know your neighbours and have their contact numbers.
7. If you are using prepaid phone line.. pls always keep your line active for emergencies.
We are going for a 2nd round of workshop which will be have more details and los of physical training. 4 session and 2 hours each. For details .. go to Serine. LOL
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
See You on 2nd August 09
What a wonderful day to go thru the detoxing programe, sweet, sweat, hunger and passion. All had came into. The next day you woke up, you will feel very glad, they days is over and you will start to appreciate and love your body (after the hard process).
I would says that it surprise me and its work for me. Its normally wont get gall baldder stone discharge for the 1st round of detoxing. But i got it.However, not everybody success in this ... is depends on the body conditions. It will be hard to get the 1st good results if you have been consumed slimming products, on long term medication and have problem in digestive systems before. Hope they will get something the next day.
My husband asking me a question, why am i taking this programe, and i had been feeling great and energetic. You wouldn't know your health and conditions until the day you realise that you have to undergone a surgery or in major conditions that need to sent for overhauling. LOL ...
This is the photo of the discharge with gall baldder stone.Although is only few of it, but i'm glad. The next programe will be on 2nd August 09.. See you guys .. starts to love your body.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Chakra Balancing
Chakras are energy centers. They function like receivers and transformers of the various forms of prana. Through the nadis, the chakras take in the vital energy and transform it into the frequencies needed by the various areas of the physical bodies for sustenance and development.
Each chakra is connected with one of the elements of earth, water, air ether and mind - mind being an instrument of consciousness. These elements are states of matter and NOT elements as we understand them in modern chemistry. They are equivalent to the terms: solid, liquid, fiery or gaseous, airy, and etheric - which are somewhat analogous to the physical, astral and mental planes and sub-planes.
Chakra is a Sanskrit word, meaning, "wheel." The human chakras are "wheel-like" vortices, or saucer-shaped depressions that exist on the surface of the etheric human body.
Traditional writings say there are 88,000 chakras in the human body. Most are extremely small and play a minor role in your energy system. However, there are approximately 40 secondary chakras that are of significance; these are located in your spleen, the back of your neck, the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet. But for brevity purposes, we will only explore the seven (7) primary chakras here.
The seven Chakra are : Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, 3rd Eye & Crown.
In the class we have been using some Kundalini Yoga method to clear the blockage of the chakra. It is an exciting evening we had… I strongly felt the energy of the class. The emotions was high and you all are really released and letting it all the way out. … there was a moment that everybody had been truly focus in the class and released out all their inner strength. When you all are tapping on the floor, I really felt the energy of the class, the sound and the strength you all released out. You all are totally letting go and released your tensions, stress and emotions. There is nothing wrong you have burst into tears and bumping on the floor, just a released …
How do you feel during the class and what is the changes on yourself that you have noticed after the class. Please share ......
Each chakra is connected with one of the elements of earth, water, air ether and mind - mind being an instrument of consciousness. These elements are states of matter and NOT elements as we understand them in modern chemistry. They are equivalent to the terms: solid, liquid, fiery or gaseous, airy, and etheric - which are somewhat analogous to the physical, astral and mental planes and sub-planes.
Chakra is a Sanskrit word, meaning, "wheel." The human chakras are "wheel-like" vortices, or saucer-shaped depressions that exist on the surface of the etheric human body.
Traditional writings say there are 88,000 chakras in the human body. Most are extremely small and play a minor role in your energy system. However, there are approximately 40 secondary chakras that are of significance; these are located in your spleen, the back of your neck, the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet. But for brevity purposes, we will only explore the seven (7) primary chakras here.
The seven Chakra are : Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, 3rd Eye & Crown.
In the class we have been using some Kundalini Yoga method to clear the blockage of the chakra. It is an exciting evening we had… I strongly felt the energy of the class. The emotions was high and you all are really released and letting it all the way out. … there was a moment that everybody had been truly focus in the class and released out all their inner strength. When you all are tapping on the floor, I really felt the energy of the class, the sound and the strength you all released out. You all are totally letting go and released your tensions, stress and emotions. There is nothing wrong you have burst into tears and bumping on the floor, just a released …
How do you feel during the class and what is the changes on yourself that you have noticed after the class. Please share ......
Monday, June 1, 2009
THE LIVER AND DETOXIFICATION
More than ever before in the history of mankind, human beings need to have healthy livers to break down the chemicals that have crept into our environment. If you talk to radiologists and gastroenterologists who are looking at people's livers today they will tell you that the condition "Fatty Liver" affects more than 50% of people over the age of 50!(See Fatty Liver or more information)
Common causes often include; incorrect diet, excessive alcohol intake, adverse reactions to drugs and toxic chemicals, and viral hepatitis. Dr. Cabot believes it is because modern-day medicine has become sidetracked into treating the symptoms of diseases and not the causes. Excess weight is a symptom of liver dysfunction and not solely due to the number of calories you consume.
We have been attacking the symptoms of weight excess with fad diets, obsessive high impact aerobics, stomach stapling and toxic drugs, such as appetite suppressants, laxatives and diuretics. We have failed to consider the underlying cause of LIVER DYSFUNCTION and indeed we have virtually ignored the hardest-working organ in the body, with dire consequences.
Dr. Sandra Cabot's books on the liver show us these consequences - not just weight problems, but a higher incidence of cardiovascular and degenerative diseases that are the leading causes of death in modern affluent societies.
Dr Cabot received an email from a reader of her books and websites, who was alarmed by the large number of hormone implants being inserted into beef animals where she worked in a stock and station agency. Steers are implanted with Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGP) which is justified by corporate statements, that tests have shown that a non-pregnant woman produces 54,000 times the amount of estrogen found in a 17 oz steak and that only a fraction of the amount used in human hormone replacement therapy is used in the implants that are put into animals. This is all very well, however, it is still increasing the workload of the liver, which over a long period of time may cause hormonal imbalances in those who eat beef regularly. We must ask ourselves why is the incidence of breast cancer so high, particularly in relatively young women? Surely it is better to eat meat from animals that roam free and happy in fresh green pastures that are not injected with potent hormones or fed concentrated stock feed to rush their growth?
The use of drugs to control and treat animal disease and to promote faster, more efficient growth of livestock is a common practice. An estimated 80 percent of U.S. livestock and poultry receive some animal drugs during their lifetime. Improper use of animal drugs may cause residues in the edible tissues of slaughtered animals that could be hazardous to consumers.
Most countries will have set MRL or Maximum Residue Limits. This is the amount of pesticide residue, heavy metals, hormone residues and natural toxins that the food ( eggs, meat or milk) are allowed to have and still be sold to the public for consumption. The MRLs in Australia are set by the National Registration Authority for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals. In the USA they are set by authorities under the Food and Drug Administration. The key point is, just because a food substance complies in relation to the MRL , does not mean that the food is free from ALL contamination - just that it is at, or under, the level set by the particular authority deemed to be safe. MRLs are often set on a national basis to meet the requirements of a particular country. However, pests and pest pressure can vary between countries, as can chemicals used and agronomic practices. The lists of MRL values applying in different countries can therefore be quite different.
There is also the point that despite the existence of these laws, it does not guarantee that all farmers and growers comply 100% . Principle causes of excessive drug residues are failure to observe drug label withdrawal periods before slaughter or processing, or failure to withhold milk after dosing of herds with drugs such as the treatment of bovine mastitis with large doses of penicillin which requires a withholding period before the residues in milk are reduced to acceptable levels. Other causes may include failure to follow other drug label directions, poor feed manufacturing practices, and human negligence.
There are many chemicals (e.g., trace metals, industrial chemicals, and mycotoxins) that may be inadvertently present in animal tissues yet have no established safe concentrations. This of course does not mean that these substances are not harmful.
It is a fact of life that pesticides, herbicides and hormones are used in food production. Although the regulatory levels set by authorities provide some control over residues - it is not the 'be all and end all'. The liver is again highlighted as vital, as it is the organ that metabolizes these substances and excretes them from the body.
The liver is the gateway to the body and in this chemical age its detoxification systems are easily overloaded. Thousands of chemicals are added to food and over 700 have been identified in drinking water. Plants are sprayed with toxic chemicals, animals are injected with potent hormones and antibiotics and a significant amount of our food is genetically engineered, processed, refined, frozen and cooked. All this can lead to destruction of delicate vitamins and minerals, which are needed for the detoxification pathways in the liver. The liver must try to cope with every toxic chemical in our environment, as well as damaged fats that are present in processed and fried foods.
The Liver Filter
The liver is the cleanser and filter of the bloodstream and is of vital importance. It is the largest organ in the body and has an enormous amount of blood flowing through it every minute of our lives. It is between 8 - 9 inches in its greatest diameter, 5 - 6 inches in its greatest height and 3 - 4 inches in its depth, weighing around 42 to 56 ounces.
A Normal Healthy Liver
What are the functions of the liver?
• It is responsible for the production of bile which is stored in the gallbladder and released when required for the digestion of fats.
• The liver stores glucose in the form of glycogen which is converted back to glucose again when needed for energy.
• It also plays an important role in the metabolism of protein and fats. It stores the vitamins A, D, K, B12 and folate and synthesizes blood clotting factors.
• Another important role is as a detoxifier, breaking down or transforming substances like ammonia, metabolic waste, drugs, alcohol and chemicals, so that they can be excreted. These may also be referred to as "xenobiotic" chemicals. If we examine the liver under a microscope, we will see rows of liver cells separated by spaces which act like a filter or sieve, through which the bloodstream flows. The liver filter is designed to remove toxic matter such as dead cells, microorganisms, chemicals, drugs and particulate debris from the bloodstream. The liver filter is called the sinusoidal system, and contains specialized cells known as Kupffer cells which ingest and break down toxic matter.
* The above information is taken from http://www.liverdoctor.com/index.php?page=liver-detoxification is mainly for your reference.
Common causes often include; incorrect diet, excessive alcohol intake, adverse reactions to drugs and toxic chemicals, and viral hepatitis. Dr. Cabot believes it is because modern-day medicine has become sidetracked into treating the symptoms of diseases and not the causes. Excess weight is a symptom of liver dysfunction and not solely due to the number of calories you consume.
We have been attacking the symptoms of weight excess with fad diets, obsessive high impact aerobics, stomach stapling and toxic drugs, such as appetite suppressants, laxatives and diuretics. We have failed to consider the underlying cause of LIVER DYSFUNCTION and indeed we have virtually ignored the hardest-working organ in the body, with dire consequences.
Dr. Sandra Cabot's books on the liver show us these consequences - not just weight problems, but a higher incidence of cardiovascular and degenerative diseases that are the leading causes of death in modern affluent societies.
Dr Cabot received an email from a reader of her books and websites, who was alarmed by the large number of hormone implants being inserted into beef animals where she worked in a stock and station agency. Steers are implanted with Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGP) which is justified by corporate statements, that tests have shown that a non-pregnant woman produces 54,000 times the amount of estrogen found in a 17 oz steak and that only a fraction of the amount used in human hormone replacement therapy is used in the implants that are put into animals. This is all very well, however, it is still increasing the workload of the liver, which over a long period of time may cause hormonal imbalances in those who eat beef regularly. We must ask ourselves why is the incidence of breast cancer so high, particularly in relatively young women? Surely it is better to eat meat from animals that roam free and happy in fresh green pastures that are not injected with potent hormones or fed concentrated stock feed to rush their growth?
The use of drugs to control and treat animal disease and to promote faster, more efficient growth of livestock is a common practice. An estimated 80 percent of U.S. livestock and poultry receive some animal drugs during their lifetime. Improper use of animal drugs may cause residues in the edible tissues of slaughtered animals that could be hazardous to consumers.
Most countries will have set MRL or Maximum Residue Limits. This is the amount of pesticide residue, heavy metals, hormone residues and natural toxins that the food ( eggs, meat or milk) are allowed to have and still be sold to the public for consumption. The MRLs in Australia are set by the National Registration Authority for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals. In the USA they are set by authorities under the Food and Drug Administration. The key point is, just because a food substance complies in relation to the MRL , does not mean that the food is free from ALL contamination - just that it is at, or under, the level set by the particular authority deemed to be safe. MRLs are often set on a national basis to meet the requirements of a particular country. However, pests and pest pressure can vary between countries, as can chemicals used and agronomic practices. The lists of MRL values applying in different countries can therefore be quite different.
There is also the point that despite the existence of these laws, it does not guarantee that all farmers and growers comply 100% . Principle causes of excessive drug residues are failure to observe drug label withdrawal periods before slaughter or processing, or failure to withhold milk after dosing of herds with drugs such as the treatment of bovine mastitis with large doses of penicillin which requires a withholding period before the residues in milk are reduced to acceptable levels. Other causes may include failure to follow other drug label directions, poor feed manufacturing practices, and human negligence.
There are many chemicals (e.g., trace metals, industrial chemicals, and mycotoxins) that may be inadvertently present in animal tissues yet have no established safe concentrations. This of course does not mean that these substances are not harmful.
It is a fact of life that pesticides, herbicides and hormones are used in food production. Although the regulatory levels set by authorities provide some control over residues - it is not the 'be all and end all'. The liver is again highlighted as vital, as it is the organ that metabolizes these substances and excretes them from the body.
The liver is the gateway to the body and in this chemical age its detoxification systems are easily overloaded. Thousands of chemicals are added to food and over 700 have been identified in drinking water. Plants are sprayed with toxic chemicals, animals are injected with potent hormones and antibiotics and a significant amount of our food is genetically engineered, processed, refined, frozen and cooked. All this can lead to destruction of delicate vitamins and minerals, which are needed for the detoxification pathways in the liver. The liver must try to cope with every toxic chemical in our environment, as well as damaged fats that are present in processed and fried foods.
The Liver Filter
The liver is the cleanser and filter of the bloodstream and is of vital importance. It is the largest organ in the body and has an enormous amount of blood flowing through it every minute of our lives. It is between 8 - 9 inches in its greatest diameter, 5 - 6 inches in its greatest height and 3 - 4 inches in its depth, weighing around 42 to 56 ounces.
A Normal Healthy Liver
What are the functions of the liver?
• It is responsible for the production of bile which is stored in the gallbladder and released when required for the digestion of fats.
• The liver stores glucose in the form of glycogen which is converted back to glucose again when needed for energy.
• It also plays an important role in the metabolism of protein and fats. It stores the vitamins A, D, K, B12 and folate and synthesizes blood clotting factors.
• Another important role is as a detoxifier, breaking down or transforming substances like ammonia, metabolic waste, drugs, alcohol and chemicals, so that they can be excreted. These may also be referred to as "xenobiotic" chemicals. If we examine the liver under a microscope, we will see rows of liver cells separated by spaces which act like a filter or sieve, through which the bloodstream flows. The liver filter is designed to remove toxic matter such as dead cells, microorganisms, chemicals, drugs and particulate debris from the bloodstream. The liver filter is called the sinusoidal system, and contains specialized cells known as Kupffer cells which ingest and break down toxic matter.
* The above information is taken from http://www.liverdoctor.com/index.php?page=liver-detoxification is mainly for your reference.
1 Day Liver Detox, Colon Cleansing Workshop
Date : 2 August 2009 (Sunday)
Time : 8.30a.m. – 4.30p.m.
a)1 day experience package
Promotions : RM388
Member's Price: RM368
b) 1 day experience & 30 days DIY package
Promotions : RM688
Member's Price : RM668
* Register in Pair at Member’s price (per pax)
Package Include: -
27 June 09 (9.00 – 11.30a.m.)
1 Pranayama Yoga
1 session of “You Are What You Eat” (Yogic& Healthy Food) Briefing
Food Preparation + Vegetarian Lunch
28 June 09 (8.30 – 4.30am)
- Whole day juicing programe
- Acupressure massage and Yoga Session
- Omi Directional Psychic Communication Session
(Body, Mind & Soul Connections)
- Energy Level Test
Plus
Organic Juice (3 days supplies)
Probio Plus (3 days supplies)
Cold Press Organic Olive Oil LemonJuice
1 Energy Mug (imported from Japan)
1 Yogic and healthy food
2 Rejuvenate Yoga Class (to be utilized within 1 mth from date of workshop)
Package B’s Programe Include: -
- All the above except,
- juicing programe is for 30 days supply.
- 4 Rejuvenate Yoga Class (to be utilized within 1 mth from date of workshop)
Please be informed that the Detoxing programe will be conducted on monthly basis. Those who had the product can join us on the programe at minimal charges.The schedule of the programe for 2009 are :-
2nd August 2009, 6th Sep 2009 & 4th Oct 2009.
The detoxifications workshop helps to improve conditions like : skin agne, smoothern skin, hair falling, constipation, increased metabolism and promote weight lost.
Time : 8.30a.m. – 4.30p.m.
a)1 day experience package
Promotions : RM388
Member's Price: RM368
b) 1 day experience & 30 days DIY package
Promotions : RM688
Member's Price : RM668
* Register in Pair at Member’s price (per pax)
Package Include: -
27 June 09 (9.00 – 11.30a.m.)
1 Pranayama Yoga
1 session of “You Are What You Eat” (Yogic& Healthy Food) Briefing
Food Preparation + Vegetarian Lunch
28 June 09 (8.30 – 4.30am)
- Whole day juicing programe
- Acupressure massage and Yoga Session
- Omi Directional Psychic Communication Session
(Body, Mind & Soul Connections)
- Energy Level Test
Plus
Organic Juice (3 days supplies)
Probio Plus (3 days supplies)
Cold Press Organic Olive Oil LemonJuice
1 Energy Mug (imported from Japan)
1 Yogic and healthy food
2 Rejuvenate Yoga Class (to be utilized within 1 mth from date of workshop)
Package B’s Programe Include: -
- All the above except,
- juicing programe is for 30 days supply.
- 4 Rejuvenate Yoga Class (to be utilized within 1 mth from date of workshop)
Please be informed that the Detoxing programe will be conducted on monthly basis. Those who had the product can join us on the programe at minimal charges.The schedule of the programe for 2009 are :-
2nd August 2009, 6th Sep 2009 & 4th Oct 2009.
The detoxifications workshop helps to improve conditions like : skin agne, smoothern skin, hair falling, constipation, increased metabolism and promote weight lost.
Monday, April 13, 2009
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