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Walking - A Simple Key For Good Health.

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           Imagine you woke up early in the morning and just went to your balcony casually. You just closed your eyes and inhaled the fresh air of the morning hour which is full of oxygen. A mild breeze just casually brushed your skin and in the silence of nature, you heard the chirping of the birds which slowly relaxed all the tension in your body and mind, isn't this feeling very satisfying? Living in this moment just brings a happy smile to your face. In this kind of environment, you just step out of your house and went into the vicinity of nature just to take a stroll. While walking in the garden or in the woods or in a beautiful nature park along with the mild breeze and the chirping of birds there the mesmerizing fragrances of nature (fragrance of wet soil, etc.) adds to one more relaxing surprise given by the nature to us.         But unfortunately in today's busy world people forget to give themselves these little moments to...

Gyan Mudra - A Mudra of Knowledge.

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          Yoga is the age-old Indian philosophy that combines exercise, breathing, mudra, asana, relaxation, and meditation. Yoga is derived from Yuj ( Sanskrit word meaning Union ) which is a union of individual consciousness with universal consciousness. It emphasizes the relationship between body, mind, and harmony. Mudras have been used for thousands of years in yogic practice to restore and maintain health. Rishis (Sages) originally used mudras for rituals, relaxation, and deep meditation.           Gyan mudra is practiced for ages by the yogis. It is a very powerful mudra that brings peace, calmness, and spiritual progress. This mudra stimulates the root chakra, eases tension and depression, enhances our alertness, and maintains the state of wakefulness. This mudra stimulates the brain and endocrine system and empowers the mind, nervous system, and pituitary gland. In traditional Ayurveda, this mudra is called Vayuvardhak (boosts t...