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5 elements of nature

The 5 Elements of Nature that helps us understand the laws of nature.

What Is the 5 Elements of Nature? A lot of ancient philosophies around the globe classify the composition of the Universe into 5 Elements of Nature: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether (Space). These are also called the “Panch Mahabhoot.” Knowledge of these five elements helps us understand the laws of nature. Each of the five elements represents a state of matter in nature. Solid matter is classified as the “Earth” element. Water is everything that is liquid. Air is everything that is gas. Fire is that part of Nature that transforms one state of matter into another. Ether is the mother of the other elements and is the basis of higher spiritual experiences. The Elements in the Human Body are closely related to the 5 elements of...

5 Points of Yoga one should remember through out life

5 Points of Yoga 1. Proper Exercise (Asana) Yoga regards the body as a vehicle for the soul on its evolutionary journey. Accordingly, yogic physical exercises or asana, meaning steady pose in Sanskrit, are designed to develop not only the body but also the mind and spirit. Performed slowly and consciously, each asana is a physical exercise resulting in increased flexibility and strength, as well as an exercise in concentration and meditation. Yogis understand that the body is as young as it is flexible and yoga asanas stretch the entire body, toning the muscles, joints, spine and skeletal system. The postures stimulate the internal organs and glands and invigorate and energize all bodily systems, including the nervous, circulatory and immune systems, resulting in radiant physical health. On the mental...

4 Paths of Yoga explained in easy manner

4 Paths of Yoga 1. Karma Yoga | The Yoga of Action Karma yoga—the yoga of action—teaches us how to work and serve selflessly without attachment, egoism and expectation of gain or reward. A karma yogi learns to serve others with no expectation of reward, without desire for the fruit of the action, working for work’s sake only, as an act of worship. By detaching ourselves from the fruits of our actions and offering them to a higher power we learn to sublimate the ego. In the practice of karma yoga it is not only the action that is of importance but also the attitude and motive while doing the action. Karma yoga prepares the yogi for the study of higher truths—the knowledge of the Self. Action...

How to start my fitness journey

How to start my fitness journey? Are you still struggling to get started with pursuing your fitness goals? If so, let’s talk about it. Because it’s really up to you, one day or day one, you decide - quote by Paulo Coelho Here are the three key ingredients that I believe you need to gain the confidence to start and your answer of question how to start my fitness journey? 1. Courage Sometimes taking that first step is the hardest. Well, it’s never too late to start something new and create. Think about all the times in your life when you have shown courage in difficult situations. You had the courage to recover from an illness or to make new friends at a new place. Now, you have to...

What is mindful breathing?

Mindful Breathing “Breathe!” they say. “Take a deep breath, and you’ll be fine.” We all know the simple act of breathing can have a positive effect on us; it’s clear from the language we use. Most of the time, we are breathing shallow breaths through our nose or mouth. This is normal breathing. Mindful breathing is paying attention to the sensation of the breath coming in and out of the body. This means noticing the breath, how and where you feel it in the body without trying to change it. Mindful breathing is a deep breathing exercise. Deep breathing uses big breaths and controls the length. This is to achieve a desired outcome, like falling asleep or reaching a state of relaxation while in meditation or hypnosis. Mindful breathing teaches core mindfulness. Using...

Yoga Nidra – the sleep before the awakening

Yoga Nidra Yoga Nidra or Yogic sleep is the deepest state of relaxation achieved in Shavasana, the corpse pose. It is the conscious act of stilling the mind and entering the realm of deep sleep. The shift from being awake to being asleep occurs unconsciously with most people as they try to drift off to sleep, most often following a train of thought. Making a shift from falling asleep like a zombie to relaxing tip to toe one breath at a time redefines how you sleep. Relax your brain through Yoga Nidra In Yogic sleep, your brain is in a deep state of relaxation, a surprising loss of consciousness, as though the consciousness attached to the human form has exited the body and you enter a space of...