Never force yourself into a forward bend when sitting on the floor.
Hatha yoga, 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 reasons for hatha yoga to gain popularity are numerous; ranging from releasing stress, flexibility to helping patients suffering from various diseases.
Although the initial objective of hatha yoga was different, however the ability of hatha yoga to help participants with various ailments is really praiseworthy.
The Sitting Forward Bend is one of the most demanding pose of yoga. In this pose the body is folded almost in half, providing an intense stretch to the entire back of the body, from the scalp down to the heels.
Beginners often struggle in this yoga pose. If you pull yourself forward using your shoulders and arms you will create the tension through your body and you will end up tightening your muscles and this will not allow you to get into the posture any quicker. While doing this yoga pose, give some time for the muscles to stretch and to release the tension.
The yoga pose Sitting Forward Bend stimulates the kidneys, liver, spleen and pancreas improving digestion in the body. This yoga pose tones and massages the entire abdominal area and it relieves constipation.
It stretches the hamstring muscles, lumbar and sacral regions and increases flexibility in the hip joints. Regular practice of this yoga pose removes excess weight in the abdomen area.
However, this pose may be dangerous and not recommended in case of the following health conditions:
(a) When suffering from slipped disc and sciatica
(b) When suffering from asthma
(c) In case of pregnancy, as this yoga pose puts stress on the womb
Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha yoga by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Personal Yoga Trainer in London.
Subodh Gupta is the author of numerous books on yoga, weight loss and stress management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK.
Subodh Gupta is based in London and conducts yoga, weight loss, nutrition and stress counselling sessions for a number of celebrities.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
Showing posts with label unsafe yoga practice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label unsafe yoga practice. Show all posts
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Saturday, 29 August 2009
Yoga Pose Shoulderstand Benefits and Dangers
There are a number of yoga schools which encourage beginners to do this pose without checking their medical history, which is quite dangerous.
The shoulderstand (also known as Sarvangasana in Sanskrit) is called the queen of all yoga poses because of the benefits it provides for the whole body. In Sanskrit, Sarva means the whole and Anga means the body.
It’s an inverted yoga posture engaging all parts of the body and stretching the shoulders, neck and upper back. As the body is inverted blood pressure is higher in the upper extremity of the body because of the force of gravity.
While holding this yoga posture the blood pressure in the brain reaches an average of 110mmHg.
The shoulderstand nourishes the thyroid gland, regulates the body's metabolism, controls the heart rate, promotes growth and balances the digestive and nervous system.
It massages the abdominal organs and relieves stress. Because of the enriched blood flow to the brain it also relieves emotional and mental stress, headaches and it is very tranquilizing.
However like every other science, yoga is also a precise science.
The same yoga pose can be beneficial for some people however it can be dangerous for others if precautions are not taken or previous health conditions are not taken into consideration while performing this pose.
The following are some of the conditions with which the shoulderstand yoga pose should never be performed:
1. If you are suffering from high blood pressure
2. If you are having weak eye blood vessels or suffering from Glaucoma or detached Retina, please avoid the Shoulderstand as it could worsen the condition.
3. During menstruation it is best to avoid this pose.
4. If you have a neck injury. Anyone who has Cervical Spondylities should not attempt to practice this pose because as you hold the pose part of the body weight is taken through the neck.
Please remember on many occasions GPs (doctors) are also not aware of the contraindication of various yoga poses and they may say that yoga is safe based on their perception which is not exactly the case.
By ignoring the precautions you put your health at risk.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Personal Yoga Trainer in London.
Subodh Gupta is an author of numerous books on yoga, weight loss and stress management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK.
Subodh Gupta is based in London (UK) and conducts yoga, weight loss, nutrition and stress counselling sessions for number of celebrities.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
The shoulderstand (also known as Sarvangasana in Sanskrit) is called the queen of all yoga poses because of the benefits it provides for the whole body. In Sanskrit, Sarva means the whole and Anga means the body.
It’s an inverted yoga posture engaging all parts of the body and stretching the shoulders, neck and upper back. As the body is inverted blood pressure is higher in the upper extremity of the body because of the force of gravity.
While holding this yoga posture the blood pressure in the brain reaches an average of 110mmHg.
The shoulderstand nourishes the thyroid gland, regulates the body's metabolism, controls the heart rate, promotes growth and balances the digestive and nervous system.
It massages the abdominal organs and relieves stress. Because of the enriched blood flow to the brain it also relieves emotional and mental stress, headaches and it is very tranquilizing.
However like every other science, yoga is also a precise science.
The same yoga pose can be beneficial for some people however it can be dangerous for others if precautions are not taken or previous health conditions are not taken into consideration while performing this pose.
The following are some of the conditions with which the shoulderstand yoga pose should never be performed:
1. If you are suffering from high blood pressure
2. If you are having weak eye blood vessels or suffering from Glaucoma or detached Retina, please avoid the Shoulderstand as it could worsen the condition.
3. During menstruation it is best to avoid this pose.
4. If you have a neck injury. Anyone who has Cervical Spondylities should not attempt to practice this pose because as you hold the pose part of the body weight is taken through the neck.
Please remember on many occasions GPs (doctors) are also not aware of the contraindication of various yoga poses and they may say that yoga is safe based on their perception which is not exactly the case.
By ignoring the precautions you put your health at risk.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Personal Yoga Trainer in London.
Subodh Gupta is an author of numerous books on yoga, weight loss and stress management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK.
Subodh Gupta is based in London (UK) and conducts yoga, weight loss, nutrition and stress counselling sessions for number of celebrities.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Dangers and Benefits of Yoga Pose Child's Pose
Following are some of the conditions when yoga pose child’s pose (Balasana) should never be performed.
(1) If suffering from Diarrhea
(2) Knee injury as it may worsen the situation
Child’s Pose is also known as Balasana. Child’s pose is a relaxing pose and can be performed anytime during the yoga practice whenever one feels tired, preceding or following any yoga pose.
Child’s Pose can help in:
(a) Stretching the hips, thighs and ankles gently
(b) Relieving stress
(c) Relieving back and neck pain
This yoga pose can also help in case of Insomnia. In fact this pose is so powerful that while performing within 2 to 3 minutes practitioner can already feel as if he is half asleep.
In case if you feel difficulty in sitting on your heels, place a cushion between your back thighs and calves.
However like every other science, yoga is also a precise science.
The same yoga pose can be beneficial for some people however it can be dangerous for others if precautions are not taken or previous health conditions are not taken into consideration while performing this pose.
(3) Pregnant women should also avoid doing the Child’s Pose unless only under the supervision of experienced yoga teacher (with knees apart).
By ignoring the precautions you put your health at risk.
Issued in public interest by a celebrity weight loss trainer in London Subodh Gupta.
Subodh Gupta is an author of numerous books on yoga, weight loss and stress management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK.
Subodh Gupta is based in London (UK) and conducts yoga, weight loss, nutrition and stress counselling sessions for number of celebrities.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
(1) If suffering from Diarrhea
(2) Knee injury as it may worsen the situation
Child’s Pose is also known as Balasana. Child’s pose is a relaxing pose and can be performed anytime during the yoga practice whenever one feels tired, preceding or following any yoga pose.
Child’s Pose can help in:
(a) Stretching the hips, thighs and ankles gently
(b) Relieving stress
(c) Relieving back and neck pain
This yoga pose can also help in case of Insomnia. In fact this pose is so powerful that while performing within 2 to 3 minutes practitioner can already feel as if he is half asleep.
In case if you feel difficulty in sitting on your heels, place a cushion between your back thighs and calves.
However like every other science, yoga is also a precise science.
The same yoga pose can be beneficial for some people however it can be dangerous for others if precautions are not taken or previous health conditions are not taken into consideration while performing this pose.
(3) Pregnant women should also avoid doing the Child’s Pose unless only under the supervision of experienced yoga teacher (with knees apart).
By ignoring the precautions you put your health at risk.
Issued in public interest by a celebrity weight loss trainer in London Subodh Gupta.
Subodh Gupta is an author of numerous books on yoga, weight loss and stress management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK.
Subodh Gupta is based in London (UK) and conducts yoga, weight loss, nutrition and stress counselling sessions for number of celebrities.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Baba Ramdev and Unsafe Yoga Camp
Yoga - the oldest system of personal development needs no introduction nowadays. Its popularity can be estimated by the fact that more than 15 million people practice yoga in USA alone. Almost every health club in a country like the UK has yoga classes.
In India where the yoga system was originated it was not practiced on mass level until couple of years ago. Of course, yoga was taught as a free service for years by organization like Bhartiya Yog Sansthan but never before as an unquestionable
and unsafe mass hysteria.
Recently with the help of TV channels the whole concept of Yoga has rejuvenated in India.
Shri Baba ramdev Ji orange clothed Indian ‘gurus’ have started teaching yoga to the masses to the extent of millions of people.
It is really good that now people in India are developing healthy habits by waking up early in the morning followed by energizing yoga practice, thanks to TV channels and shri baba ramdev Ji. As Yoga exercises have tremendous physical and medical benefits which help people to get rid of various diseases, it is good that those TV channels and Indian gurus are doing marvelous work to help the nation to get rid of diseases.
However, like every other science, yoga is also a precise science. The question is: ‘Are all yoga exercises safe to teach through the TV media and can the same exercise be taught to all people with various health conditions?’
“This is the question which requires deeper digging into the subject of yoga itself otherwise the consequences of doing yoga practice could be more dangerous than beneficial”.
Let us understand how:
There are some breathing exercises like simple alternate nostril breathing (without holding the breath), which can be taught easily without much complications and have various benefits.
However, at the same time some of the exercises, for example: kapalabhati breathing technique which is taught to the masses is quite questionable. “This exercise even though having tremendous benefits, can be equally dangerous if somebody has heart disease or problem related to hernia” said Subodh. ‘Will it help or rather make the hernia and heart problem worse?’ considering the fact that many Indians suffer from hernia and heart problem. Perhaps medical expert can better answer this question in more details.
Similarly there are number of other yoga postures which require great precautions.
As we all have different body structures and different fitness level, conducting same exercises (apart from very few which are comparatively safe) for 30000 people in a camp by Baba Ramdev Ji without checking their medical conditions is quite questionable.
Also ‘Are the instructions about Kapalabhati and other yoga exercises safely delivered by Gurus?’ ‘Are they ensuring that people are following their practices safely?’ ‘Is it really safe for the beginner to learn yoga only through the TV channels?’
“Well, it is a serious question for the Indian gurus and Baba Ramdev who are teaching yoga in masses to answer”.
If seems that in India there is no governing body which understands the fragility of adverse impact of yoga exercises if done in improper way.
No doubt yoga is effective for treating various diseases and a noble effort has been taken by swami ramdev ji and organizations like VYASA but unless these exercises are not done in a proper system and with supervision, the whole concept of yoga teaching will become more of mockery or maybe it has already become.
Perhaps in near future when the ill effect of unsafe yoga practice will come to the limelight, the media will come up with great news stating that 50 or 100 million Indians are making fun with yoga everyday in front of TV and playing with their health.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Personal Yoga Trainer in London, for all those who are beginners and are learning Hatha yoga through TV, video cassette or DVD.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
In India where the yoga system was originated it was not practiced on mass level until couple of years ago. Of course, yoga was taught as a free service for years by organization like Bhartiya Yog Sansthan but never before as an unquestionable
and unsafe mass hysteria.
Recently with the help of TV channels the whole concept of Yoga has rejuvenated in India.
Shri Baba ramdev Ji orange clothed Indian ‘gurus’ have started teaching yoga to the masses to the extent of millions of people.
It is really good that now people in India are developing healthy habits by waking up early in the morning followed by energizing yoga practice, thanks to TV channels and shri baba ramdev Ji. As Yoga exercises have tremendous physical and medical benefits which help people to get rid of various diseases, it is good that those TV channels and Indian gurus are doing marvelous work to help the nation to get rid of diseases.
However, like every other science, yoga is also a precise science. The question is: ‘Are all yoga exercises safe to teach through the TV media and can the same exercise be taught to all people with various health conditions?’
“This is the question which requires deeper digging into the subject of yoga itself otherwise the consequences of doing yoga practice could be more dangerous than beneficial”.
Let us understand how:
There are some breathing exercises like simple alternate nostril breathing (without holding the breath), which can be taught easily without much complications and have various benefits.
However, at the same time some of the exercises, for example: kapalabhati breathing technique which is taught to the masses is quite questionable. “This exercise even though having tremendous benefits, can be equally dangerous if somebody has heart disease or problem related to hernia” said Subodh. ‘Will it help or rather make the hernia and heart problem worse?’ considering the fact that many Indians suffer from hernia and heart problem. Perhaps medical expert can better answer this question in more details.
Similarly there are number of other yoga postures which require great precautions.
As we all have different body structures and different fitness level, conducting same exercises (apart from very few which are comparatively safe) for 30000 people in a camp by Baba Ramdev Ji without checking their medical conditions is quite questionable.
Also ‘Are the instructions about Kapalabhati and other yoga exercises safely delivered by Gurus?’ ‘Are they ensuring that people are following their practices safely?’ ‘Is it really safe for the beginner to learn yoga only through the TV channels?’
“Well, it is a serious question for the Indian gurus and Baba Ramdev who are teaching yoga in masses to answer”.
If seems that in India there is no governing body which understands the fragility of adverse impact of yoga exercises if done in improper way.
No doubt yoga is effective for treating various diseases and a noble effort has been taken by swami ramdev ji and organizations like VYASA but unless these exercises are not done in a proper system and with supervision, the whole concept of yoga teaching will become more of mockery or maybe it has already become.
Perhaps in near future when the ill effect of unsafe yoga practice will come to the limelight, the media will come up with great news stating that 50 or 100 million Indians are making fun with yoga everyday in front of TV and playing with their health.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Personal Yoga Trainer in London, for all those who are beginners and are learning Hatha yoga through TV, video cassette or DVD.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
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