How Yoga and Panchakarma Can Give You Inner-Peace

We have all heard of the idea of medical schools, but for a course based in California, something new has recently shifted its way into the scope of medicine. Established in 1995, The Ayuvedic Training School, known for its practice in massage and body therapy, is a training programme for students who are studying the arts of panchakarma, who want to delve a little deeper into the ways of bodily, mental and spiritual stimulation.

Panchakarma, also known as “five actions”, is a holistic cleansing and rejuvenating program that reverses the negative effects of daily life. Furthermore, it attempts to act as a mental and physical detox that leaks away potential causes of stress and chronic diseases later in life. Overall, it acts like a lubricant for bodily functionality. It is apparently one of the few treatments that cover the levels of mind, body and consciousness that approaches the individual in a unique method, of which is tailored specifically for their own, personal treatment.

Ayurveda takes this one step forward and partners itself alongside traditional methods such as Yoga. Yoga provides an equal balance of deep-mind relaxation whilst providing an excellent foundation for physical exercise. The hands-on lesson teaches and enhances the use of techniques such as abhyanga (Ayurvedic massage), shirodara, svedana (herbal steam treatment), basti (enema) and nasya treatments as well as discuss issues related to the daily practice of panchakarma.

Supposedly, this natural, safe technique is entirely under the patient’s control, whether it is a lifestyle adjustment, a type of healing process or a new method in Yoga.

It advertises a complete state of well-being, with vitality and mental clarity at your every whim. The advanced, 45-hour panchakarma program is a lasting experience, with the extra session behaving as a complimentary add-on in order to enhance the healing process to cope with the stresses and anxieties of daily life.

The only side-effects, they reassure, will be positive ones.

Categories: holistic, mental, physical, spiritual, yoga

Mind and Spirit: The Erotically-Charged Journey of the Body

The carnal aspects of life are as natural to us as food and breathing, but few realise that our emotions and even our spirits are reliant on our sensuality. For this reason, a set of daily meditations can be beneficial for you and your partner to set you on a path to spiritual and sexual enlightenment whilst forming a psychological pattern that you can sink comfortably into.

Sensations

You are born with 5 senses – in sex, the most prominent one will be touch; but where do the rest fit in? If you have ever sat back and enjoyed an erotic novel, then the senses of touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight all seem to be embraced by the main character. There is more truth in those trashy tales than you may think and it can help to boost your sex life to new, daring extremes. The more that you practice, the less fearful you will feel:

• Familiarise yourself and your partner with your erogenous zones.

• Use all five senses during sex.

• Pick one of your senses to focus on during sex – introduce a new fragrance or discover your lover’s scents.

Security

We have all heard the tragic tales of the people that seem to have everything going for them, only for them to casually throw it away. Whether we feel anger, disgust, jealousy or insecurity, feeling self-confident is one of the greatest feats that you can accomplish. We feel the discomforts that we may be forgotten, abandoned or treated indifferently before, during or after your relationship, but this never has to be the case. During sex, feeling safe within yourself and in the course of your relationship is important.

• Are you the damsel in distress or the one in control? Do others give you security? In what form? Does this devalue either of you?

• Release yourself from the bondage of using others to feel safe. Write an inventory of all the ways you seek out security, and how each has worked out for you.

• What makes you face each day? What are your strengths? Use them to find your way towards inner-peace. Self-reflection is an excellent motivator in sex, relationships and spiritual life.

Health

It’s not uncommon that any sexual health issue is treated singularly, rather than across any other bodily category, but the truth is that any health problem can impact on your sex life. Those that have health issues should not restricted sexually, regardless if it’s psychological, genetic or otherwise – everyone deserves a deep, sexual connection with those that they care about.

• We can express deep sexual energy with a partner without getting physical. If your partner has health issues or is ill, you can still radiate erotic energy toward their inner being. Affirm sexual health regardless of the external circumstances.

• Restoring your sexual health might include examining your sexual history, as you would review your medical history for a physician. Twelve-step programs often require a sexual inventory as part of the healing process. An online search will guide you to complete your own version of a sexual inventory.

• For medical problems, you find the right specialist. What sexual issues recur in your life today, and where would it be most sensible to go for help?

Mind and Spirit: The Erotically-Charged Journey of the Body

Categories: healthy sex life, holistic, meditation, sex life, spiritual

Kundalini Yoga is growing in popularity in the West, and though it remains a niche practice, more and more people are asking questions about the concepts it works with. This form of Yoga combines many more technical aspects than are typical in Hatha Yoga. It includes chanting, meditation, chakra visualisations and even singing. Kundalini Yoga is based on ‘Kriyas’ or short sequences originally channelled by a guru, which must be followed exactly in order to gain the full benefits of them. Kundalini Yoga is a complementary practice that aims to offer you all eight steps of traditional yoga simultaneously. The purpose of Kundalini Yoga is to awaken the power of Kundalini that lies latent in the body. This energy is usually personified with the idea of a coiled snake, lying dormant at the Root Chakra. The aim of Kundalini Yoga is to awaken this snake and bring it gradually up to the highest chakra, the Crown. Those who have achieved a full flow of Kundalini are said to be awakened. You may notice that some teachers of the discipline cover their heads; they do this because their Kundalini is already active. Covering the head keeps them grounded; quite literally prevents them from flying away with the strength of the energy present in their body. If this sounds like an extreme scenario to you, then it is important to know the possibilities that lie behind it. One should be very careful when approaching Kundalini Yoga. It is not wise to undertake the practice if you are merely attracted to ‘getting high’ from the energy work involved. It is the most intense energy work of any complementary discipline, and, yes, it will have an effect. It is very important to ensure that you are healthy and stable before starting a Kundalini practice. Those who have been experimenting with drugs, or regularly drinking alcohol put themselves at risk when they start to work with energy in this way. Never forget that these techniques were traditionally shared only with a qualified elite, and were not known to the general public. In these times, when all information is on wide release, you must be responsible for yourself and keep a safe and healthy wellness routine before moving on to the next step. The benefits of Kundalini Yoga are considerable, as long as you approach it safely. The most important thing is to find a good teacher who will guide you through your first experience working with your chakras and energy. From the beginning, you can expect an enhanced sense of wellbeing. Those with a particular emotional need are well served by Kundalini Yoga as there are ‘Kriyas’ targeted at many different conditions. Provided you have a good teacher as your guide, you can expect to bring your body and mind into balance, and a solid practice will ensure your wellness far into the future. What is Kundalini Yoga and what are the health benefits?

Kundalini Yoga is growing in popularity in the West, and though it remains a niche practice, more and more people are asking questions about the concepts it works with. This form of Yoga combines many more technical aspects than are typical in Hatha Yoga. It includes chanting, meditation, chakra visualisations and even singing. Kundalini Yoga is based on ‘Kriyas’ or short sequences originally channelled by a guru, which must be followed exactly in order to gain the full benefits of them. Kundalini Yoga is a complementary practice that aims to offer you all eight steps of traditional yoga simultaneously.

 

The purpose of Kundalini Yoga is to awaken the power of Kundalini that lies latent in the body. This energy is usually personified with the idea of a coiled snake, lying dormant at the Root Chakra. The aim of Kundalini Yoga is to awaken this snake and bring it gradually up to the highest chakra, the Crown. Those who have achieved a full flow of Kundalini are said to be awakened. You may notice that some teachers of the discipline cover their heads; they do this because their Kundalini is already active. Covering the head keeps them grounded; quite literally prevents them from flying away with the strength of the energy present in their body.

 

If this sounds like an extreme scenario to you, then it is important to know the possibilities that lie behind it. One should be very careful when approaching Kundalini Yoga. It is not wise to undertake the practice if you are merely attracted to ‘getting high’ from the energy work involved. It is the most intense energy work of any complementary discipline, and, yes, it will have an effect. It is very important to ensure that you are healthy and stable before starting a Kundalini practice. Those who have been experimenting with drugs, or regularly drinking alcohol put themselves at risk when they start to work with energy in this way. Never forget that these techniques were traditionally shared only with a qualified elite, and were not known to the general public. In these times, when all information is on wide release, you must be responsible for yourself and keep a safe and healthy wellness routine before moving on to the next step.

 

The benefits of Kundalini Yoga are considerable, as long as you approach it safely. The most important thing is to find a good teacher who will guide you through your first experience working with your chakras and energy. From the beginning, you can expect an enhanced sense of wellbeing. Those with a particular emotional need are well served by Kundalini Yoga as there are ‘Kriyas’ targeted at many different conditions. Provided you have a good teacher as your guide, you can expect to bring your body and mind into balance, and a solid practice will ensure your wellness far into the future.

What is Kundalini Yoga and what are the health benefits?

Categories: complementary, kundalini yoga, spiritual