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CONCEPT OF YOGA

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YOGA: CONCEPT OF YOGA " A healthy body and a disciplined mind are the base of a human free from fear ". India, the land of mythology, spirituality and Ayurveda, is also the birth place of Yoga, an invaluable gift to the humanity. Indian scriptures richly describe Yoga as an ancient discipline developed by rishis and practised through centuries. The practice of Yoga is believed to have commenced almost 5,000 years ago. The first reference to ‘Yoga’ is found in the Rig Veda, the earliest of all the Vedas and also the earliest available scripture for mankind.Practice of Yoga not only enhances the overall development of the body, but also strengthens the emotional foundations of the mind and provides fulfillment to spiritual aspirations. Today, Yoga is recognized worldwide as a great ancient art, culture and science of India. Yoga should be adopted as a way of life and practiced as a daily routine for achieving the physical and mental health, one should be fully famil...

TRATAKA-THE EYE YOGA

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TRATAKA-THE EYE YOGA Trataka is a Hatha Yoga method to develop concentration. The practice of Trataka is based on the scientific fact, that the movement of the eyeballs can reflect our thinking process. It Purifies the eyes, strengthens the eye muscles and improves vision and memory. Helps with sleeping difficulties and bed wetting. Strengthens the ability to concentrate and is therefore recommended for school children. It may improve your eye sight.Trataka removes distractions in the mind. It can make the mind calm and steady, thereby increasing the power of concentration. THERE ARE THREE STAGE OF JYOTI TRATAKA Stage 1: Effortless gazing or focusing at flame. With your close eyes let’s start with first stage. Slowly open your eyes with a few blinks and look at the floor. Do not look at the flame directly. Now slowly shift your vision to the base of the candle stand, then move to top of the stand, then to the candle and then slowly look at the flame of the cand...