February 8, 2022

Chakra Meditation: 7 Chakras Of The Body

Author By - Carol Penn Categories chakra meditation fitness health meditation mental health
Chakra Meditation

The term ‘chakra’ refers to ‘wheel’ in Sanskrit and is a part of an energy system inside our bodies. There are a total of seven points in this system and each point is known as a chakra. Chakra meditation has its origin in ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas. The chakras have been said to be shaped like lotuses and are connected with distinct chakra sounds. Namely, the seven important chakras are as follows. 

  • Muladhara (Root chakra)

This chakra is situated at the base of our spine and it helps to maintain inner peace and stability.

  • Svadhisthana (Sacral Chakra)

With an energetic function of regulating our desires and emotions, this one is located in our pelvis. 

  • Manipura (Solar plexus chakra)

Situated in our belly button, it provides us with the confidence we require to process things and let go of those that do not serve us a purpose.

  • Anahata (Heart chakra)

This one focusus on unconditional love and is located at the middle of our chest.

  •  Vishuddha (Throat chakra)

This chakra at the base of your throat is going to help you express yourself in the most authentic way.

  • Ajna (Third eye chakra)

Knowing ourselves is extremely important. You should strive to know yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually as well. This is exactly what this chakra located in the middle of your forehead helps in doing. 

  • Sahasrara (Crown chakra)

This point is at the top of our head and guides us in becoming a better version of ourselves by developing a connection with all and functioning in an enlightened manner. 

The objective of chakra meditation is to enhance your emotional awareness and to maintain mental balance. Your chakras need to open up and be in line with one another. If all your chakras are not aligned and in sync with one another, there might be some negative physical and emotional symptoms such as excessive sadness, fear, discomfort, headaches, digestive issues, etc. There are three distinct ways to go about chakra meditation. You can begin meditation on energy, meditation on chakra colors or meditation on a specific chakra.  

What Is Root Chakra Meditation?

Root chakra meditation is an example of meditation on an individual chakra for improving the emotional or physical areas that are associated with that particular point. When you opt for root chakra meditation, your focus would be to acquire chakra elements such as stability, security, and basic needs in general. You could also be targeting emotional requirements such as responsibility, and interconnection as well as basic needs such food, shelter, water, and safety. Whichever point you decide to focus on, your ultimate goal would be to ensure that your chakras are open, thereby allowing the free flow of energy throughout your body. This would lead to a strong and stable connection between your body and mind. 

January 20, 2022

Health Benefits Of Sports

Author By - Asmita Bhattacharjee Categories fitness flexibility health increased stamina mental health sports strength

Incorporating a sport in one’s life can most certainly be life-altering in more ways than one. Sports of any sort have humongous health benefits, physical as well as psychic. Sports along with individual human health,also promotes community health and societal health by instilling a sense of harmony and sportsmanship amongst one and all. Besides the wide range of miscellaneous benefits, here are a selected few that are of paramount importance to health and well-being. 

  • Body Flexibility/Physical Fitness

In today’s almost digitized time and age, physical fitness is of utmost importance. Sports and athletics keep the muscles taut and prevent low bone density. They aid the body to “sweat it out” which removes harmful toxins and also burns extra calories. Physical fitness keeps lethargy, drowsiness and body ache at bay, which prevents a number of chronic disorders including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol etc.

  • Reduced Stress/Improved Mental Health

As the age old saying goes,” A healthy mind resides in a healthy body.” Indulging in sports aids the release of hormones known as ‘endorphins’ in the body which helps to reduce stress and tension and prevents exhaustion and tiredness. Endorphins increase the energy levels of the body and help the mind to focus and analyze. 

  • Healthy Vital Organs 

Sports promote the health of our delicate internal organs like heart, lung and kidneys. Playing a sport improves blood circulation, thereby improving heart health and stabilizing blood pressure. It also regulates irregular breathing patterns, deriving more oxygen into the body and expelling harmful gasses like carbon monoxide. This in turn keeps the lung surface intact, promoting healthy lung function and improved efficiency.

The kidneys are also positively affected by sports. Sports promote better metabolism and elimination of wasteful products like urea, uric acid, and ammonia smoothly through the kidneys, in the form of urine. Cholesterol and harmful fatty acids are also eliminated. 

  •  Increased Stamina And Confidence

Playing a sport also increases individual stamina and confidence amongst other essential life skills. Sports and athletics prepare the body for strenuous toil and hardwork and prevents the body from tiring even after long hours. It increases the body’s capacity to endure and sustain. Practicing a sport also increases confidence of performance and presence, boosting energy and proactivity in work life as well as social life.

January 6, 2022

Detoxification Therapy: Full Body Detox

Author By - Asmita Bhattacharjee Categories Detoxification Therapy fitness health therapy

Detoxification is the process of removing unwanted chemicals and toxic substances or toxins from your body. Detoxification can be done in several ways. It can either target the entire body in the form of therapy or detox diets, or it can target specific organs such as colon cleanse. This is done to eliminate the harmful toxins that can lead to fatal diseases in the long run. Toxins can lead to health issues like arthritis, constipation, acne, digestive disorders, insomnia, obesity, etc. To start with, it is important to consume organic food that is free of harmful pesticides, to drink clean, filtered water, and to use an air purifier. Discussed below are a few types of detoxification therapies. 

  • Detoxification Diets 

Detox diets are extremely common because they are efficient, natural, and cost-effective. These diets include elaborately tailored diet plans. People following such diets are often expected to get rid of foods that contain preservatives, additional flavors or colorings. Processed foods are strictly prohibited. One of the most effective benefits of detox diets apart from cleaning your system is to enhance the body’s metabolism rate and help in burning fats. 

  • Detoxification With Protein Powders 

Protein powders are often included in detoxification diets. However, you should make it a point to depend on powders that only contain fructose-free protein. Additional sweeteners, preservatives, artificial colors and GMOs should be strictly avoided. The protein that’s used for detoxification purposes can be obtained from pea or rice. It can also be extracted from hemp for people who suffer from digestive problems. 

What Are The Benefits Of Detoxification?

  • Boosts Immunity 

A healthy gastrointestinal tract comprises both good and bad bacteria. Detoxification helps in boosting immunity by canceling out the bad bacteria and increasing the number of good bacteria. If you have a good immune system, it would shield you from illnesses. 

  • Helps In Weight Loss 

Often, toxins are contained in fat cells and thereby play a part in lowering the body’s rate of metabolism. If toxins are removed by detoxification therapy, the metabolic rate improves and this results in burning fats followed by weight loss. 

  • Anti-aging 

Detoxification helps in removing free radicals and heavy metals from the body. This improves the absorption of nutrients in the body and enables the body to heal itself and fight against oxidative stress, that’s the primary cause of premature aging. 

  • Enhances Skin 

If your body is filled with toxins, it would reflect on your skin. Toxins give rise to acne, rashes, hives, and other skin conditions. Once the toxins are removed by the process of detoxification, not only would your skin become clearer, but it would also have a healthy glow. Moreover, your hair and nails would also become stronger.  

January 3, 2022

How Is Shiatsu Beneficial?

Author By - Asmita Bhattacharjee Categories fitness health physiotherapy professional help shiatsu therapy
Shiatsu Treatment

‘Shiatsu’ refers to ‘finger pressure’, but does not only include applying pressure with the help of fingers. Your therapist might also use their elbow, knuckles, knee, and feet for the treatment. All you would need to do before the treatment is to loosen up your muscles, and relax. This would help in the process of blood circulation and get your energy flowing. The concept of energy flow, also known as ‘Ki’ or ‘Qi’ is the main principle of Shiatsu. It is all about removing all hindrances and imbalances to the Ki flow and restoring energy into the body wherever it’s required. This is an ancient Japanese practice that involves applying pressure to points or stretching areas that are situated along the lines of energy known as the ‘meridian channels’. No aromas or oils are used in his type of treatment and the main focus is on the body and it’s pressure points. Shiatsu massage is extremely beneficial for checking stress and anxiety. 

Studies have shown that Shiatsu is capable of promoting physical and emotional stability and reducing any kind of stress in the body. When pressure is applied on certain points of your body, blood circulation happens effectively, and it reaches all parts of the body. Thereby, tension is released. Moreover, Shiatsu is also known to increase the levels of serotonin, a hormone that is associated with making you feel calmer and at peace. Another hormone, dopamine is also released in the body that’s responsible for making you feel productive, and motivated. These are the reasons why Shiatsu is good for keeping anxiety away. It also helps in treating health issues such as arthritis, headache, insomnia, menstrual cramps, fatigue, etc. 

Pressure Points

It is a treatment that results in a sync of our mind and body because it encompasses a mixture of knowledge, wisdom, and the experience of alternative healing. Apart from using hand and foot joints, the therapist is also known to employ their body weight. This is why the massage is usually done on the floor, on a mat. The key is to apply pressure at the right place. This is a milder form of physiotherapy that includes stretching and relaxing muscles for promoting flow of energy. Shiatsu prevents any kind of blockages or disturbances in the body and leads to a state of harmony in the mind and body. Moreover, since this form of massage involves wearing light and comfortable clothes, it is also suitable for those who are shy or are new to the world of massages and treatments. 

December 23, 2021

Restorative Yoga Poses

Author By - Arti Sharma Categories fitness health restorative yoga savasana yoga
Restorative Yoga

Some terms that are usually associated with restorative yoga are gentle, slow, relaxing, and calm. This is because restorative yoga is a type of yoga that promotes physical, and mental relaxation. As the name suggests, it helps in restoration and rejuvenation, that is, positive healing. The poses that are practiced are done extremely slowly and steadily since the key is to complete the session in an organic, unforced manner. It focuses on holding postures for a long time unlike other forms like power yoga, Bikram yoga, etc. You are expected to hold a pose for 5 minutes or more. This is why very few postures are included in a single session of restorative yoga. Deep breathing plays a very important role in this form. One major motive of this form is to awaken the parasympathetic nervous system. Let’s talk about some of the main poses of this form. 

  • Legs-On-The-Wall Pose 

This is one of the defining poses of restorative yoga. To achieve this pose, place your yoga mat close to the wall. Next, lie down straight on the mat, with cushions or blankets underneath your head and back to provide extra support. Next, straighten your legs upwards and rest them on the wall. The distance between your buttocks and the wall should be as less as is possible for you to sustain. Hold this position for about 10 minutes and focus on deep breathing. This would help relax your body and release the tension in your muscles. This pose is great for providing a mild stretch to the back of your neck and hamstrings. It reduces back-related issues and treats tired legs and feet. 

  • Corpse Pose

The pose is commonly known as savasana and is done after several yoga and other fitness routines. It’s known to relieve muscle tension and stress. Achieving it is quite simple. Lie down straight on your yoga mat with a pillow or blankets under your head and the back of your knees. This would give you extra comfort and support. Your hands should be placed on the sides, with the palms facing upwards. There should be a slight gap between your hands and the body. Attempt to hold this position for about 10 minutes and concentrate on your breathing. Take slow, but deep breaths and let your body muscles relax. If you do this regularly, it would have an immense positive impact on your mental, as well as physical health. Once you begin restorative yoga, the results will not disappoint you. 

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