Healing, Yoga and Qigong

Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose) Said to reverse the normal downward flow of a precious subtle fluid   called amrita (immortal) or soma (extract) in the Hatha Yoga  Pradipika, modern yogis agree that Viparita Karani may have the  power to cure whatever ails you. Benefits Relieves tired or cramped legs and feet Gently stretches the back legs, front torso, and the back of the  neck Relieves mild backache Calms the mind Contraindications Many teachers maintain that Viparita Karani is an inversion, and as  such should be avoided during menstruation. Others though recommend  the pose even during menstruation. Check with your teacher before  performing this pose during menstruation. As with any inversion  Viparita Karani should be avoided if you have serious eye problems,  such as glaucoma. With serious neck or back problems only perform  this pose with the supervision of an experienced teacher. If your  feet begin t...

Grounding is a simple exercise which should be practiced at least  three times a week. - Sit down or stand up, whatever is comfortable for you. - Close your  eyes or leave them open, and begin your breathing cycles.  - Once you  obtain a good rhythm, imagine roots leaving your feet and sinking deep  into the earth.  - With every inhalation, imagine green (positive)  energy coming up the roots from the earth into your dan tien.  - When  you exhale imagine red (negative) energy coming out of your mouth. Continue with this process until you feel you have gathered enough.  You will find that with practice your chi control will grow  impressively. Please read my other posts to learn more about Meditation and Chi control:   My favorite Meditation for Self-Healing by Yogi Bhajan Breathing exercise to overcome all of your physical shortcomings Also try   Bliss Meditation How to build up C...

Five simple steps to self-healing, as taught by Zeev Kolman in his healing workshops. 1. Relax Sit quietly. Meditate. Listen to your favorite music or repeat a mantra, a calming word or phrase. 2. Breathe Inhale deeply. Hold your breath. Use your imagination to push the oxygen to all the organs of your body - including the heart, stomach, and legs. See the breath and oxygen swirl around your head and brain and go out the top of your head. 3. Connect with the cosmic energy Sit with palms up. Imagine the cosmic energy entering your body as a brilliant light. Feel the energy in your palms as it accumulates. Take your time. 4. Work with your hands Create an "imaginary" balloon of energy between your hands. Feel the energy. Continue to build up the energy with gentle in-and-out movements of the hands. 5. Build a blue shiel...

Energy circles  a re a very interesting concept. You draw a make- believe circle on the ground, and then, voice out loud your heart's  desires and toss it into the circle with your hands . When you complete this process, you proceed by stepping into the  circle .  Bathe yourself in all of your intentions that you threw  into the circle .  Soak in them. Bring them into your being.  Then  place your hands over your heart and embrace the energy of all that  you created. Lastly, blow all of your wants back out of the circle,  giving them to the Universe to start creating all that you desire. Practice this on a daily basis and start seeing your  intentions take form. Express gratitude for having received all that you have asked  for. It is important to give thanks to complete the cycle. Do not  go into detail about what, how, or when you want to receive what you  desire; leave that to Spir...

With Spring allergies in the air, I would like to discuss healthy way to clear your sinuses and strength your immune system. I am going to talk about Chanting, Qigong, Chinese Medicine, Diet and other healthy ideas. Vibrations created from chanting Om can help clear your sinuses and ward off infections. Yogis have traditionally chanted the mantra "Om" to help with focusing the mind. However, this simple and most primal of chants may serve an important side benefit, particularly during winter / spring months:  The sound vibrations may help keep your sinuses healthy.   This news comes from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, where the researchers Jon Lundberg and Eddie Weitzberg discovered that humming can help to ventilate and open the sinuses. When they tested 10 men, they found that humming increased nitric oxide levels fifteen fold, compared to quiet exhalations without sound. The exhalations of peop...