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Suksham Kriya Yog to The Rescue

Posted on April 27, 2020 by in Suksham Kriya Yog to The Rescue

Do you know……..Our life has changed in last 40-50 days due to Covid-19 outbreak. These are not easy times, but we should pat ourselves on the back for how gracefully we have adapted and what we all are doing to our

scientifically, medically, and administratively emphasized recommendations; maintaining social distancing, staying at home, caring for our family-our loved ones, and ourselves, working from home, cooking delicious meals, having Zoom birthday parties. Simultaneously, undoubtedly we are feeling a little isolated, missing on personal socializing with our friends, colleagues, watching movies in theaters, and eating out at restaurants.

At this trying times, we should introduce Suksham Kriya Yog or Yoga (Micro Yoga exercises) pra

ctice in our daily routines. Suksham is a Sanskrit word meaning “subtle” or “dormant.” The presence of sukshma is felt, but not seen. It helps improve the flow of energy (Prana) in body and.is an excellent energizing, relaxation technique that promotes physical and mental calm. As the definition implies, Sukshm yoga is simple, short, subtle, that exercises the internal organs and increases their functioning efficiency. People of every age can practice these Kriya anywhere; sitting at home, or while travelling,

or at work, without creating any distractions to your surroundings and be done within 15-30 minutes. When practiced routinely, these are some of the benefits of Suksham Kriya yoga:

Muscle strengthening, develop flexibility and mobility

Improve coordination

Mood elevation, calmness and relaxation

Better immunity and endurance

Better digestion

Suksham Kriya consists of:

Asanas: are traditional yoga poses, performed in a sequence for flexibility , strength, endurance, and coordination.

Pranayam: is sequence of breathing exercises to improve our circulatory system and metabolic processes in the body.

Bandh: is energy locks to slow down aging process and wastage of vital energy.

Mudras: are mostly done with fingers in different combinations to benefit our health and emotional state. (Please read my Apr. 6, 2020, blog, ‘Significance of Mudras’ on aromawellness.net)

Can do these kriyas on the floor sitting erect in sukhasana, or in a chair or standing straight. While performing these subtle kriyas, concentrate your mind on whichever part of the body the process is done and be aware of your breath. Keep affirming to yourself, “I am happy, I am healthy, I am peaceful, I am love, I am a pure soul,” or whatever affirmation you want to create. Here I’ll list few of the Suksham Kriyas as it’s beyond the scope of this article to go into details of various Suksham Kriyas and the entire process:

  • Eyebrows pinching between thumb and index finger, 5-6 times
  • With eyes open, raise eyebrows to form folds/wrinkles on the forehead for 5 seconds. Come to the normal position, close eyes, repeat 5-6 times, helps reduce tension
  • Roll eyes slowly clockwise and anticlockwise, 3-5 times, helps improve eye sight
  • Squeeze eyes tight and open, 5-10 times, helps to relax eyes
  • Hold ears, move clockwise then anticlockwise, 5-10 times, Pull ear lobes down and hold for 10-15 seconds, helps improve hearing
  • Open mouth wide and close, 10 times, jaws strenthening
  • Slowly move head Right and Left, 3-5 times. Then touch ears to shoulder on both sides, 3-5 times, then touch chin to chest and bend head back, 3-5 times, helps with neck strengthening
  • Stretch out arms parallel to the floor, open and clench fists with thumb tucked in 5 times and released 5 times
  • Bring arms parallel to the floor, move arms backwards to the shoulder with bending at the elbow and extend forward straight, 5-10 times
  • With both hands raised in a fist or namaskar posture, bend to the right, come to the center, and bend to the left, repeat 10-15 times, for the back and waist
  • Sit straight, hold the right knee with left hand, place right hand on the floor and look back as much as possible, repeat same holding the left knee with right hand, 10-15 times. Good for back and waist.

Generally after practicing all the desired kriyas, do palming (rub palms together), cover your eyes for 15-30 seconds, open your eyes in the palm. Stretch legs in the front, gently massage them. Relax for 20-30 minutes and have a glass of water or green tea or make the following tea:

Relaxing Tea

2 tsp dried Holy Basil (Tulsi)

1 tsp dried Chamomile

1 tsp Fennel seeds

1/4 tsp dried Lavender

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, stir to mix evenly, and store in a glass (mason) jar with tight lid, label.

In a medium pot or tea kettle boil water, turn off the heat. Add I tsp prepared tea mix for each cup of tea. Cover and let it steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain, add honey, or desired sweetner and lemon (optional).  Serve, sip, and enjoy.

Grounding Relaxing Spray

2 oz. distilled water

15 drops lavender Essential Oil

10 drops grapefruit Essential Oil

5 drops geranium Essential Oil

1tsp alcohol(vodka)

Add oils to a glass spray bottle, close, label, mix and spray in the room before your Yoga or use as desired. Mix well before each use.

PLEASE STAY SAFE FROM CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19). FOLLOW GOOD HAND HYGINE and MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING.

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment

Body the Healing Machine

Posted on April 20, 2020 by in Body the Healing Machine

Do you know……..We all were constantly complaining that life is very challenging. No one had time to spare for their family, and especially on themselves. Now, with the global outbreak of Corona virus (Covid-19) pandemic, our life has temporarily changed. I can’t comment if it’s for good or bad, but our daily lifestyles have been impacted. Nature has provided us with the opportunity to heal our over active, heavily worked up body, mind, spirit with our inbuilt self-healing trait and establish harmony with our environment. This is the time to

                  Body the Healing Machine

explore our hidden potentials of cooking, sewing, painting, art-craft, writing, etc., to name a few. Grand Master Lu (Lu Sheng-Yen, born 27 June 1945, is the founder and spiritual leader of the True Buddha School with teachings from Buddhism and Taoism) reminds us that every event provides opportunities to learn and that health is a dynamic part of life. “Life is magic. Health is dynamic. It is true we need a strong immune system, but it is not the whole truth. We also need to see what the immune system represents?  Simply put, it is the result of your body, mind, and Spirit working as one.” 

Our body is not made to experience misery, disease, or sickness. Our cells continually look for health, balance and harmony with our surroundings. We have microcosm of macrcosm within us i.e.  human beings, are viewed as an epitome or miniature of the universe. Whatever exists in the nature exists within us to help us self- heal. When we break that natural law and stop vibrating at the same frequency, then we start attracting negative energies and victimize our body to different diseases.

Unlike in the Western traditions, Ayurveda (Ayu=long life and veda=knowledge, which means in Sanskrit, ‘knowledge of life’, originated in India more than 5,000 years ago from the ancient Vedic culture and is often called the “Mother of All Healing”), places great emphasis on individual body’s physical constitution, emotional nature, spiritual outlook, and balance of natural rhythms and cycles. Similarly, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine, teaches how to live a life of balance, wellness, and harmony. it’s rooted in unchanging natural law, which has its source beyond time). TCM believes that at birth we are born with the ability, Qi or energy to heal ourselves in a smooth, efficient, and productive way.

Modern quantum science as well as the Ayurveda and TCM, say that everything is made up of energy. We can use the vibrational frequency of nature and our internal frequency to heal and balance our bodies and emotions. According to Ayurveda and TCM, universe is composed of 5 Elements: Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth, and they include our internal organs. Ayurveda believes, these five elements combine to make three Doshas, that controls all the function of our mind and body:

Vata(Air and Ether) –Fall and Early Winter, Later life

Pitta(Water and Fire) –Summer, Adolesent to Middle age

Kapha(Water and Earth) –Late winter and Early Spring, Birth to Puberty

This Five Element Framework offers a diagnostic framework to recognize where imbalances in our body, mind, emotions, and spirit lie. Just as everyone has a unique fingerprint, each person has a particular pattern of energy, an individual combination of physical, mental and emotional characteristics which identifies them.

We become what we think about. If we are not feeling good, then we don’t like ourselves. We carry our thoughts not only in our mind, rather in our entire body. It’s good to have some stress, but stress beyond our tolerance could create all kinds of problem in our day to day life. When stressful events happen, distress signals to brain, that alerts endocrine system which starts producing cortisol and adrenaline or epinephrine, stress hormones. As a result, our immunity goes down. We all have ability of resiliency to bounce back from stressful events, adversities and if not, this skill can be learnt with compassionate support through self-awareness and self-care. Most of us are unaware of our full potential, hidden skills, that we can acquire by self-programming through:

  • Self- hypnosis (Visualizing body is healing itself, becoming whole and functional)
  • Self introspect
  • How to be your ideal self
  • Guided imagery
  • Relaxation, Yoga,
  • Meditation to calm mind and connect to innate wisdom.
  • Give thanks and feel gratitude in the body
  • Appropriate Sleep
  • Good healthy diet to nourish the digestive system and boost the immune system
  • Find a healthy environment and get out of a toxic environment
  • Find healthy relationship, open the door to experience peace, love, and healing you deserve
  • Letting go of worries, fears and heaviness that weigh us down and make room for the new space to grow, to learn, to enjoy.

Inner peace is what natural healing looks like. When we’re at peace, our Qi flows and our spirit is content, that makes our entire internal environment balanced and in harmony. Ultimately, we feel healthy inside-out. In Ayurveda and TCM, they don’t treat the individual disease, but treat the person as a whole. It’s based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Its main goal is to promote good health, not fight disease.

Aromatherapy using Essential Oils is good way to support the body’s own healing system. Essential Oils are natural, volatile, concentrated, liquid plant extracts with different therapeutic properties and have been used since ancient times to cure different ailments. Essential oils have a very small molecular size and are easily absorbed by the skin. Following essential oils could be used for self-healing; Lavender, Peppermint, Tea tree, Eucalyptus, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary, Frankincense, Citrus oils, Geranium, Rose, Sandalwood

Grounding-Relaxing Spray:

2 oz. distilled water

15 drops lavender Essential Oil

10 drops grapefruit Essential Oil

5 drops geranium Essential Oil

1 tsp alcohol (vodka)

Add oils to a glass spray bottle, close, label, mix and spray in the room or on linen, use as desired. Mix well before each use.

Refreshing Ginger-Mint Tea

6-8 Fresh Mint Leaves (provides cooling effect in throat) or 1 Peppermint tea bag

4 Slices of fresh Ginger (warms and supports stomach functions) or 2 Ginger tea bags

In a pan, bring 4 cups of water to boil with fresh ginger slices, simmer for 5 minutes, turn off the flame, add peppermint leaves, cover  and let steep for 5 minutes, strain, drink hot or warm throughout the day. Can add honey (nourish and moisturize lungs and lemon (optional).

 For an emergency health condition seeking an immediate medical intervention by conventional medicine is the best choice.

Om Healing………..Uma

 (Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment

Corona Virus in Laymen Term

Posted on April 13, 2020 by in Corona Virus in Laymen Term

Do you know…..In the wake of recent global development and the fatal impact of Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, my friend, an eminent scientist, and a noted scholar, Dr. A. Vaishampayan, of the prestigious university of India, Banaras Hindu University, wrote this article for the understanding of laymen about the necessity to protect humans from the fatal Corona Virus and the necessity of social distancing. With his permission, I am sharing this valuable piece of information with you:

Friends, regularly asking me as to why Corona Virus is fatal to human beings only, may please note that phylogenetic analysis classifies it into FOUR types, i.e., (1) α (Alpha), (2) β (Beta), (3) γ (Gamma), and (4) δ (Delta), of which the serological tests have shown a matching GENETIC binding site of α & β in mammals, while γ & δ in birds. Accordingly, Covid-β is relatively Novel (reasonably more powerful than Type-α) that has a greater matching RECEPTIVE GENE site in human beings (while Covid-α might have infected a Tigress in New York, that’s a matter of further research). Matching site means something like a Lectin (from host) and Ricadhesin (from microbe) to be recognized for effective beneficial or injurious infection in plants. This is as true as we often feel crazy to match the colour of our red dress with matching sandals and accessories, and we don’t mind moving to one and/or the other shop(s) till we find the exact matching, suitable one. That’s why we have to confine ourselves in-house, such that this poisonous virus has no opportunity to search out whether we serologically match as its exact target or not, since if it matches, it will start destroying the human cells & respiratory system fast (belonging to any religion, race or geographical location), no sooner it completes its first 14 days of lag phase (as depicted below). But no worry, as the brilliant human mind of scientific community is busy producing an antidote that will vasectomize the matching/ recognizing/ victimizing genetic site of Covid-19 to be disrespectfully bounced back from a human surface. 

It won’t be out of place to mention that poisonous (Venomous) Snakes are Visible from Naked Eyes, hence we can change our route to protect ourselves, as & when these are seen once a while, and even if something unfortunate happens, an instant effort of doctors can save our life with the help of Established Antivenin Medicines available.

Unfortunately, in sharp contrast, the Corona Virus is Microscopic and NOT at all visible from Naked Eyes, yet diffused in the environment as a parasite in human beings it infects, the symptoms of which may NOT be apparent before two weeks. Since any scientifically proven Preventive or Curative Medicine, Antigen or Vaccine is NOT at all available so far, we have the only option to PROTECT OURSELVES BY PROMISING CONFINEMENT TO THE HOUSE (IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH EXPERTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS) TO KEEP US AWAY FROM THE IMPETUOUSLY CONTAGIOUS CORONA VIRUS that FATALLY chokes the Human Respiratory System.

We have to show our obligation to each and every individual from the medical, administration, police, other emergency services, and the unique magnanimous government at the top (appreciated round the globe) whose selfless, untiring & systematic efforts around the clock, has been very wisely, promptly & voluntarily confronting Corona Virus pandemic. Let us fight it out through the commensurate scientific & science-based medical/administrative advice by faithfully maintaining social distance and vehemently locking us down in our house, till the Virus fails to find out a new host or till the scientists come out with the appropriate drug (Interferon bio-synthesizing capacity in a human being) to change the VIRAL GENE ACTION (illustrated above).

Until confirmed preventives or curatives are available, in order to maintain our respiratory & esophageal clearance:

Can frequently drink hot or warm water: boiled with clove, crushed black pepper, and grated ginger, strained, mixed with lemon (optional).

Direct inhalation of essential oils: Right from the bottle or add 2-3 drops of essential oils (Peppermint, Eucalyptus, and/or Lavender) to a handkerchief, cotton ball, or inhaler tube, and breathe in as needed.

Steam Inhalation: is an effective way to relieve stuffy nose and sinus infection. Boil 2-3 cups tap water and pour into a heat-proof bowl. Add 4-6 drops of essential oils (2 drops each of Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and 1 drop Peppermint Essential Oils) and stir. Cover back of your head with a towel, carefully lean over the bowl without getting burn, and breathe in the steam through your nose and mouth as long as the steam is rising (for 2-4 minutes). Keep your eyes closed to prevent eye irritation. Repeat this 2-3 times a week for couple of weeks or as needed. (Instead of essential oils, can also use herbs: like 1 teaspoon of Oregano and 1 teaspoon of Basil or Holy Basil-Tulsi).

MOST IMPORTANTLY, MAINTAIN HAND HYGINE AND SOCIAL DISTANCING!

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment

 

Significance of Mudras

Posted on April 6, 2020 by in Significance of Mudras

STAY SAFE FROM CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19). FOLLOW GOOD HAND HYGINE and MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING.

Do you know….. A Mudra, in Sanskrit means “seal”, “mark”, or “gesture”; is a symbolic or ritual gesture, pose in Indian religions and culture. Most mudras are performed with the hands and fingers, often in combination with movements of the wrists, elbows, and shoulders, while some involve the entire body. Mudras have been used for thousands of years to assist in meditation, healing, in the ceremonies, dances, sculptures, and painting iconography (i.e. representations of Buddha). In modern world, we most commonly associate mudras with hand positions in yoga and meditation.

            Significance of Mudras

Mudras are used to change the mood, perception and attitude of a person. In Yoga, mudras are practiced in conjunction with pranayama (yogic breathing exercises), generally while seated in Padmasana (Lotus Pose), or Sukhasana (Easy Pose), or Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose), or even by sitting comfortably upright on a chair, to stimulate different parts of the body and mind, to increase awareness and mindfulness, to affect the flow of prana in the subtle body, and unblock chakras. Each mudra has its effect at three levels; body, mind, and soul. They provide us with the courage to handle difficult situations in our lives with ease.

Here I’ll talk about the five elements and mudras associated with those five elements. According to ancient scriptures and Ayurveda, there are five elements that are the basis of all cosmic creation; Fire (Agni), Air (Vayu), Space (Aakasha), Earth (Prithivi), and Water (Varun, Jal). These five elements are integral part of every human being and we all exhibit different balance of these elements. Interestingly, each of our fingers of both hands, represent one of the five elements, which is associated with a different chakra (wheel of energy) in the body:

Thumb – Fire (Agni) – Manipur (Solar Plexus) Chakra

Index finger – Air (Vayu) – Anahat (Heart) Chakra

Middle Finger – Ether (Space or Aakash) – Vishuddhi (Throat) Chakra

Ring Finger – Earth (Prithivi) – Muladhar (Root) Chakra

Small Finger – Water (Varun or Jal) – Swadhisthan (Sacral) Chakra

Regular 10-20 minutes per day practice of an appropriate yoga mudra, can balance these elements for our physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Of the many types of hand mudras, some are as follows:

  1. Prithivi (Earth) Mudra: touch the tip of your ring finger with the tip of thumb while the other fingers are kept straight. It is connected with Muladhar chakra.

Accordingly, this mudra strengthens the element earth within us. It helps in grounding energy and connecting with the earth. As a result, will feel safe, stable and secure in difficult times.

  1. Varun (Water or Jal) Mudra: touch the tip of your little finger (water) and the tip of thumb together, while the other fingers remain extended.Varun is the Sanskrit word for water and is connected with Sacral chakra.

Practicing this mudra helps with lack of water element in the body, which often results in dehydration, dryness of skin, hair, eyes, mouth, muscle cramps, skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, or digestive problems, constipation.

  1. Surya (Sun, Fire,Agni) Mudra: fold your ring finger down and place thumb on top of the ring finger, giving it a light pressure, keep the other fingers straight. It is connected to Solar Plexus chakra.

This is the mudra of fire, heat and sun. One of the best mudras for weight loss. It stands for prana or life force energy in our organs, that can be activated by this mudra to improve digestion, boost metabolism, help lose weight, improve vision, keep cholesterol in control, and energize the body.

  1. Vayu (Air) Mudra: Fold your index finger and place thumb on the back of index finger and keep other fingers straight. It is connected to Heart chakra.

By increasing the air element inside, this helps in pain relief from joint pains, rheumatism, gout, arthritis, helps in digestion, with gas and bloating, better blood circulation, helps with asthma, relaxation, remove guilt feeling. Vayu mudra is associated with Vata dosha, so beneficial for vata type people.

  1. Aakash (Ether, Space) Mudra: Bring the tips of your middle finger and thumb together creating a circle, while keeping the three fingers straight. It is connected to Throat chakra.

Aakash mudra creates a healing space within our body. It activates our throat chakra which stands for self-expression, communication and speaking out truth, controls overeating, calcium and phosphorus absorption from diet, helps detox our body, releases tension, negativity, and gives a feeling of completeness.

I would like to mention here Gyan mudra: which is one of the most recognized of the mudras. Touch the tips of thumb and index finger with palms facing upward.

This mudra is believed to reduce stress, relax the mind, calming, and spiritually awakening. It stimulates the air element in the body, which ultimately leads to an increase in the memory power, nervous system, level of concentration and pituitary gland production.

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment