Subodh Gupta Articles

1). Yoga, Hernia and Madonna By : Subodh Gupta
Energizing Yoga, the oldest system of personal development needs no introduction nowadays and is becoming popular all over the world because of its tremendous physical and medical benefits. People are practicing yoga exercises in millions all over the world, thanks to the media which is highlighting the benefits of yoga for general public. However, like every other science, yoga is also a precise science.
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2). Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Locust By : Subodh Gupta
Locust – (Salabhasana) When this pose is demonstrated it resembles a locust (grasshopper) moving its rear ends up and down, hence the name. Locust is one of the backward bend asanas usually performed in a sequence; first the Cobra is practiced, than the Locust followed by the Bow. Locust is a posture which turns the body out expanding the chest to face the world.
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3). Yoga: Three reasons not to do Bow By : Subodh Gupta
The Bow – (Dhanurasana) The Bow is a very invigorating and exhilarating pose raising both halves of the body at once, combining the movement of the Cobra pose (Bhujangasana) and the Locust pose (Salabhasana). In this posture the hands are used like a bow-string to pull the head, trunk and legs up, while the body rests on the abdomen. The Bow gives a full backward bend to the whole spine and muscles of the back, from the neck to the lower back.
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4). Three reasons you should not do Headstand By : Subodh Gupta
SIRSHASANA – (THE HEADSTAND) The Headstand is called the King of all asanas because of having tremendous benefits for the body and the mind. All our physical and mental activities are governed by the brain which is the seat of intelligence, knowledge, wisdom, discrimination and power. As the Headstand increases the blood flow to the brain it revitalises the entire body and the mind and also regenerates the nervous system.
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5). Yoga and Obesity solution By : Subodh Gupta
As per one report nearly 14 percent of British youngsters are clinically obese. The cost of Obesity to the NHS is about Ł 1 billion a year. By 2010 the number of overweight and obese youngsters in the European Union nations is expected to hit 26 million. An estimated 20,000 obese youngsters will have type 2 diabetes as per another report. Obesity put strain on heart, respiratory and eliminatory system.
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6). Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Sitting Forward Bend By : Subodh Gupta
Sitting Forward Bend – (Paschimottanasana) “Never force yourself into a forward bend when sitting on the floor” Yogasana, the third limb of Raja Yoga also popularly understood by mass population as yoga is getting popular as never before in both eastern and western countries. The reason for Yogasana (popularly know as Yoga) to gain popularity are numerous ranging from releasing stress, flexibility to helping patient suffering from various diseases.
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7). Three reasons you should not do Cobra By : Subodh Gupta
The Cobra Pose – (Bhujangasana) “The Cobra pose destroys all diseases and increases body heat”. In a Sanskrit language Bhujanga means a cobra hence the name, mostly used in the West. In the Bhujangasana the body is facing downward while the upper body is curling up and back resembling a snake with its head raised ready to strike. This pose is mostly practiced as the first in the series of backward bending asanas followed by Locust and Bow postures.
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8). Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga Posture - Wheel By : Subodh Gupta
The Wheel – (Chakrasana also known as Urdhva-Dhanurasana) The Wheel is an advanced and one of the most dynamic whole-body postures in Hatha Yoga. In this asana the body is arched back and supported on the palms and soles of the feet. Do not be discouraged if you are not able to accomplish this pose right away as it is a very challenging and difficult asana.
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9). Three reasons you should not do Shoulderstand By : Subodh Gupta
Shoulderstand – (Sarvangasana) “Healthy thyroid means healthy functioning of all the organs of the body” The Shoulderstand is called the Queen of all asanas as it benefits the whole body. It is a forward-bending posture engaging all parts of the body and stretching the shoulders, neck and upper back. In the Shoulderstand the whole body is supported by the hands, arms and shoulders.
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10). Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Fish By : Subodh Gupta
The Fish – (Matsyasana) The Fish pose does not look like a fish but if it is performed in water it enables a person to float like a fish, hence the name. In this posture the chest is fully expanded and stretched, and the breathing becomes fuller. The Fish pose should be practiced after the Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) and the Plough pose (Halasana) because it gives the neck an effective counter stretch and because it opens and releases any muscular tension of the chest after performing Shoulderstand and Plough.
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11). Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture – Standing Forward Bend By : Subodh Gupta
Forward Bend with Hands under Feet – (Pada Hastasana) “You are as young as flexible is your spine” ‘Pada’ means foot and ‘Hasta’ means hand so this pose consists of standing with feet together, bending forward from the hips, and standing on one’s hands. The practice of this asana promotes a youthful vigour throughout the life. The Standing Forward Bend gives a complete stretch to the entire posterior (back) of the body, from the back of the scalp to the back of the heels.
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