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  • Introduction to Holy Book Bhagwat Geeta

    Shrimadbhagwad Geeta is not only the Indian but also the most read religious texts in the world. Translated into almost all languages of the world. In Geeta, there is a wonderful combination of all types of Yoga. Besides to Gyan Yog, Bhaktiyog, Karmayog and Rajyog. Bhagwat Geeta also describes the Sanyasa Yoga, Sankhya Yoga, Shradhayraya Yoga and salvation.

    Arjuna and Shri Krishana
    Shri Krishan and Arjuna

    Chapters and Verses

    Containing the total eighteen chapters, And the total seven hundred verses. These seven hundred verses of the Geeta have been spoken and heard by four persons. Of which King Dhritarashtra only spoke one verse. After this,  Sanjay has spoken a total of forty-two (42) verses. Arjuna has spoken the total Eighty-four(84) verses. And, the remaining five hundred seventy-three (573) verses spoken by Yogi Sri Krishna. The highest stanza in the Geeta called Yogiraj Srikrishna.

    Importance of Bhagwad Geeta

    Knowledge of Geeta tells us how to live life in the right way. The biggest challenge we face today, our physical and mental capabilities. That means, how do we treat our emotions in favourable and adverse conditions. When there is compatibility, there is a sense of arrogance in the person. And, when there is adversity, the situation of stress arises. Both of these conditions are fatal or harmful to us.
    Now the question arises, what kind of behaviour should we have in favourable as well as unfavourable conditions? So we could save yourself from vanity and stress. With the unique knowledge of the Gita, we get a very accurate answer to this question.

    Composition

    Preaching of Geeta to Arjuna given by Shri Krishna. About five thousand years (5000) from today, on the battlefield of “Mahabharata” Kurukshetra. Kurukshetra Located in the eastern Haryana, in India. The Gita is part of the Bhishma festival of Mahabharata. The description of the Geeta begins from the twenty-fifth (25) of Bhishma festival of Mahabharata up to chapters forty-two (42). Hence, Bhagwat Geeta considered as part of Bhishma festival. Geeta is also considered to be a part of the ‘3 Paths’ (PrasthanTrayi). Here path considered as our path of life to Salvation. Hence, the use of the word path means to follow certain guidelines to achieve the ultimate goal or purpose of life. And the word “Trayi” means three. These 3 Paths are Upanishad, Geeta and Vedanta philosophy. Thus, the path of Salvation is learning and adopting these 3 ways in life.

    Bhagwat geeta preaching by Krishana to arjuna
    Bhagwat Geeta preaching by Krishna to Arjuna

    Things Related to the Origin of Bhagwad Geeta

    There is always some reason for every work. The origin of any work cannot arise without purpose. Same way, there were many reasons behind the war of Mahabharata. Now the most important question arises that what was the reason behind Geeta’s Preachings. On a battlefield like Mahabharata. According to many scholars and teachers, there can be different reasons.
    The Arjuna who was born in a Kshatriya family. Also, grew up in the Kshatriya environment. Whose entire education based on the Kshatriya style. And, who won all those battles that he fought before Mahabharata. Now, he becomes very thoughtful and fearful. What kind of conflicts were there in Arjuna Mins during Mahabharata. That his “Gandiva” (Name of Arjuna Bow) fall from his hands on the battlefield?

    Why the Preaching of Geeta Needed

    These conflict in the Arjuna mind called ‘Raga’. Raga addressed in the Geeta as a spell. When Arjuna says to Krishna, O Krishna! You take my chariot between the two armies. I want to see which are the great people who have come here for war purpose? After this, Sri Krishna raises the chariot in the middle of both the armies. As soon as Arjun sees all his acquaintances. He saw his grandfather, Guru Dronacharya, maternal uncle, cousins other relatives. Standing in front of him as warriors to fight against him. He had attachments towards them. Because they used to be part of his entire life. So, Arjuna lost into the situation and remembers all those old incidents in which he used to spend time with them all. Whether it is Bhishma’s grandfather, Guru Dronacharya or other relatives.
    The people, the substance or time, that make us feel the pleasure of being a kid, student or pleasure of a human being. The strong desire to feel and remember those moments and memories called “Raga”.

    The same happened with Arjun here. He remembers all the pleasures or pleasures spent with his grandfathers, gurus, brothers and relatives, and he did not want to lose them at all by placing them on the battlefield. So, he was scared of this situation and had questions in mind. Sri Krishna told him about the immortality of the soul and the mortality of the body. Then explain the inevitability of the action originated by nature. As soon as he got answers to his conflicts in mind and he is ready for war.

    Overall, Geeta is Based upon those Questions of Arjuna and Answers by Shri Krishna.

  • Total Chapters in Bhagwad Geeta

    A brief introduction to the eighteen chapters of the Geeta.

    In our Earlier Blog, we have discussed the Plot of Bhagwad Geeta. Now, in this Blog, we bring out the total Chapters of it. So, divided into eighteen chapters and all of them have various kind of complete knowledge of the Geeta. Different types of yoga have been discussed in different chapters. Once we know the names of all the chapters. After that, briefly describe the main topics of each chapter.

    Names of Chapters in Sanskrit.

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    So, Each Chapter has its own Importance. Now, let’s know about each chapter separately and get to know the Bhagwad Geeta more Stepwise.
    Geeta Preaching start from the first chapter Called Arjun-Vishad Yog.

    Arjuna and Shri Krishana
    Arjuna and Shri Krishna

    Arjun-Vishad Yog

    As the name describes Arjun-Vishad, Vishad means the feeling of grief and sadness. So, the base of the first chapter, Arjun Sadness and confusion. The feeling of sorrow and disturbance in mind comes in his mind after watching his relatives on the battlefield. The attachments with those people from his Childhood. Now they Standing in Front of his to fight with him. No option for Arjun to omit this situation. These things giving him sadness and the ample number of questions in his Mind.
    This is the only main reason behind this unique knowledge of the Geeta. Which, resulted in Yogiraj Srikrishna to preach the Geeta. If this turmoil does not arise within Arjuna on the battlefield. Then today we all are completely deprived of this knowledge of the Geeta.
    The reason for this whole preaching of the Geeta is to be annoyed by Arjuna.
    When Yogiraj Shrikrishna sees that Arjun’s who always love the war. But Today, on the battle of Mahabharata, his Gandiva (bow) fell down. And,  discouraged Arjun sat in the chariot. In fact, for Krishna, it was a subject to worry about. Geeta is the result of Srikrishna’s contemplation.

     

    Total Verses in the First Chapter

    There are Total 47 Verses in Arjuna-Vishad Yoga. In these 47 verses, following topics described prominently. Very First verses of Geeta start from Dhritarashtra (Eldest Uncle of Arjun and Father of Duryodhana, Duryodhana and Arjuna on Battlefield Against Each other). In it, Dhritarashtra (he was Blind) asks Sanjay (Narrator of war and caretaker) “What, the Pandavas(Arjun and his brothers) and my sons doing in Kurukshetra”. In response to which, Sanjay begins to tell the scene of the battlefield.
    After this, he described the names of the conch shells played by the commanders of the Kauravas, Bhishma Pitama. As well as, Sri Krishna and Pandavas. Then when Arjun says to Krishna, O Krishna! Take my chariot between the two armies. I want to see which warriors have come to fight against us in this war. As soon as Arjun’s chariot reaches the middle of the two armies, Arjun sees his own self standing against him.
    So, In this situation of illusion and depression, Arjun argues with Krishna. That, he not going to Fight this war. He states that this war will result in fierce consequences. furthermore, it Results in Family destruction, orphan kids, widows all around.

  • 7 Exercise for Faster Fat Loss Without Gym

    So to start with everyone moving towards better health and Beach Body. And, in this self-care people first choice is joining a gym for exercise. Those highly equipped gyms with fantasy new school machines will easily make your body drooling until you start using them. And yes, they all offering you a good package and transformation dreams.
    But, Transformation doesn’t come from machines, packages or from dreams. Transformation comes with a dedication to yourself.

    Many people think joining a good gym is the first need to start their journey.  Nevertheless its a good choice for self-care. But what to do when you are not around to your favourite machines.

    In fact, I Body weight exercises getting more popular nowadays instead of using exercise machines and one of the big reason is, It’s a functional movement and our daily life depends on our movements and mobility.

    Function Movement

    Now, the term “Functional movement” gets thrown around a lot in the fitness industry. However, it simply reflects activities and movement patterns in your daily life. Every such movement requires the use of your full body, right? So why eliminate it and train in a fixed range of motion with machines?

    You see, the shiny, expensive machines at the gym may seem like the right idea, but it’s not necessary to get a time efficient, fat burning workout.

    Want to be able to keep up with your kids for hours? Plus lose a ton of fat, build a better body, and not to mention, feel totally awesome?

    Try these 7 simple exercises will help improve your coordination and core strength so you burn more calories and feel a million bucks. Moreover, you could do all of these at home or even when you are travelling around for some days.

    1. Hip Machines – Lateral Lunges

    Why? The fixed range of motion on the inner/outer thigh (aka adductors/abductors) machine targets one area on your hip. But there’s nothing remotely like these movements in real life! These muscles are designed for stabilizing – so that’s how you should train them.

    Try lateral lunges instead. This exercise targets your glutes, inner thigh, hamstrings and quads – plus requires core engagement and integration. You will improve your hip mobility, lower body stability and burn more calories in the process.

    2. Chest Press Machines – Push Ups

    Why? Go for push-ups. This move is simply a moving plank (one of my favourite core exercises).

    If you can’t do a full push up yet, make that your first goal. Start with an incline (raise your hands, rather than drop your knees to the ground). No girly push-ups, ok? Knees to the floor and you lose core involvement, which is a major component of a full push up.

    No problem busting out a ton of push-ups? Challenge yourself – try decline push-ups, Spiderman pushups or suspend your feet from a TRX and do Atomic Push Ups. Oohh my abs hurt just thinking about it. 

    3. Incline Leg Press – Squats

    Why? The leg press machine puts a ridiculous amount of force on the discs in your lower back. The expert research on this topic speaks for itself.

    Dr. Stuart McGill has dedicated his whole life to researching lower back disorders and is a professor of spinal mechanics at the University of Waterloo. His book “Low Back Disorders” has quality research that suggests the 45-degree leg press machine could seriously damage your lower back.

    Learn to love squats. Your bodyweight is the perfect resistance to start with. Work to improve your mobility, and core integration before you add weight to mix.

    4. Glute machine – Step Ups

    Why? Get a sexy butt without spending an hour at Barre class. Switch to step ups – there are plenty of variations to sculpt a lean, defined butt without stepping anywhere near a machine.

    As a bonus, you engage your core at the same time and this movement transfers to your daily life. Climbing the stairs? It will be a breeze.

    5. Leg Extension Machine – Lunges

    Why? Target your quads, hamstrings and glutes all in one move. Isolating and training only your quads on the leg extension machine not only sets you up for muscle imbalances, but it causes excessive strain on your knee.

    Once you have the basic lunge down, progress to reverse lunges and the Bulgarian split squat. Oohh good times. Expect burning quads. Sexy burning quads.

    6. Bicep Curls Machine – Chin-ups

    Why? The bicep curl is an isolated exercise, hitting one muscle group. Maximize your time and hit the whole upper body instead – yes, chin-ups are a tough exercise that requires multiple, large muscle group recruitment.

    Struggling to pull your bodyweight? You can use a resistance band for assistance or do negative chin-ups. You will get stronger, burn more calories in less time and your biceps will look lean and sexy.

    7. Elliptical/Treadmill Intervals – Bodyweight Cardio Intervals

    Why? Getting tired of the same old interval workout? Yeah, I know intervals of “30s on, 30s off” gets awfully boring after a while…

    Try doing these Bodyweight Cardio Accelerator Intervals instead. Why? Well, it’s WAY more fun. Plus, this style of workout combines big movements that hit multiple muscle groups at the same time so you boost your metabolism and burn a ton of calories.

    You will also notice a dramatic difference in your metabolism after just ONE workout, and your body will start changing in days.

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    The workouts not only allow you to sculpt your abs, but they will burn away your ugly belly fat as well.

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  • Indian Religious Tourism & Their Perspective!

    Indian Religious Tourism & Their Perspective!

    Well, What Comes Into Your Mind When I Say The Word Travel,
    Tourism? Europe? New York? Australia? Well then let’s Limit
    Your Imagination Up to India I e Indian Tourism.
    So What Nudges You When I Say The Word Tourism Or More
    Precisely “Religious Tourism” Banaras, Haridwar, Kedarnath,
    Hrishikesh Are Some Of The Great And Most Holy Places Of
    India.

    badrinath
    Badrinath Temple

    The Four Most Important Pilgrimages

    According To Indian Hindu Mythology All Together Called  ” Chaar Dhaam” Are
    Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri And Yamunotri.
    Apart From These The 12 Sacred Temples Of Lord Shiva Situated
    In the Various States Of The Country Called The Jyortilingas Have
    They’re Own Important.

    When Once One Decide To Travel And Feel The Pleasure And
    Blessings Of India’s Religious Tourism He/She Should Be Ready
    For The Mesmerising Experiences And Extensive Surprises. The
    Holy Cities Of Banaras, Hrishikesh, Delhi, Haridwar, Mathura,
    Vrindavan, Gokul, Omkareshwar, Ujjain, Vaishno Devi,
    Maheshwar, Hyderabad And Mumbai Are Must Visit In.
    Now, Here I will discuss religious tourism in detail manner, So
    let’s have look beneath.

    Akshardham Temple
    Akshardham Temple

    Religious tourism is one of the most ancient forms of tourism.

    The religious pilgrimage has been into existence since the dawn of
    humanity. The modern era has found evidence of worships and
    gods old enough to the era of human existence and since then to
    the modern era, we have been visiting the holy places.

    As the cultural landscape has been made by some of the important
    religious centres in the biblical period. The cities hosting the
    religious centres have not only become as of the iconic players in
    the market in terms of marketing and economic growth but also
    as in terms of spiritual growth as well.
    Unlike as in the past when the religious tourism was just a holy
    grail for the visitor it has now become a more diverse and
    segmented market. In the travel business, it has the pilgrimage or
    religion-oriented travel has proved to be a success.

    Culture, Religion and People Bonding

    It can be deemed either in a scientific or a religious way where the
    people visit the places their interest, deemed as holy in their
    religion, where we could say as going close to one’s god whom
    they worship.

    Golden temple
    Golden temple

    However, it’s not all about faith as it’s not one aspect of the
    market. For example, If a SIKH person is visiting the golden
    temple on an EVE then there would be tourists around with
    diverse interests and beliefs who are there just for the beauty or
    the architecture.
    However, one thing remains common for all the travellers that
    visiting a spiritual or a holy place creates a sense of good vibes
    and positive emotions and almost everyone onset to their journey
    further, leaving that place goes filled with a sense of satisfaction.

    Religious Tourism and Faith

    Religious tourism is just not all about faith but also as for the sake
    of exploring the beauty of what faith and religion have made us
    turn our beliefs into mind-blowing pieces of beauty and
    architecture with some mind churning stories and tales. Also, who
    knows that this might be a life-transforming experience.

    It’s true that religious travel appeal to people of all age groups all
    around the globe. This leads to people travelling in groups. These
    groups can be multi-religious or even as multi-nationalities, but
    even leaving everything apart there’s always one aspect which
    isn’t there in any form of travel i.e. the belief.

    In Addition, It helps in making stronger bonds, understanding the cultures
    under the same belief and also develops the understating of the
    diversity of a single belief. Moreover, It does create a sense of understanding
    and credibility.
    AS we may suggest either a believer or not, one should go for
    religious travel. For believer’s this may be a godly moment but
    even for the non-believers, it will be a chance to experience and
    discover the astounding beauty of the various believed and even
    the most iconic masterpieces of beauty that have been
    constructed/made as in the belief of praising their lord or just as a
    depiction of the enchanting tales.

  • Is Yoga a Religion? Does it make you Hindu?

    Is Yoga a Religion? Does it make you Hindu?

    Yoga and Religion, the great debate is in almost everybody’s mind. There are so many opinions and conversations which can lead to confusion or prejudice. Most of the time we get confused between these two terms but what is the truth of yoga, very few of us is aware of it.

    People start relating Yoga with Religion (Hinduism). Because of the country of its origin ‘India’. Over approximately the last decade, Yoga is becoming famous not only in India. But, across all over the world. After Malaysia announced a ban on Yoga due to religious reasons. Soon after, then the debate on Yoga and Religion has increased.

    What does Yoga means?

    Yoga
    Yoga

    Yoga by itself means ‘Union’. Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’ which means ‘Unite’. Yoga is a group of mental, physical and spiritual discipline. Which means Union with God. Most of the people get confused with Yoga and Hatha yoga (System of Postures). But both are different from each other. Yoga is a path towards enlightenment which helps and focuses on building mental and physical strength of our body.

    According to “Gorakh Shabdawli ” by Guru Gorakh Nath


    जोग अवरण जोग अभेद, जोग अखंडित जोग अछेद।
    जोग जति सति जोग दया, येहा ग्यान जति गोरख कह्या।

    Yoga is not Varna (Based according to certain race or Ashram), Yoga is not divided into any Type of Style, Yoga is wholeness (of the mind), This Yoga is flawless. Yoga is meditation, virtue, Yoga is compassion, this is wisdom.

    So, if we go with the above statement of Guru Gorakh Nath then Yoga is not related to religion at all. As well as Yoga, not a Physical Practice only. It is not the system of beliefs, it works primarily with the energy present in our body. Our mind can not concentrate well because many of the tensions are going through our mind and illness of our body. It prevents the energy from flowing to the brain. Yoga makes a bridge over it and helps our body and mind to have control so that the energy could be released and starts flow to the brain. It is done for inner peace, the peace of our mind and body, the peace after the meditation. It could be only done by Yoga and meditation. So, it is not spiritual beliefs, it is the discipline which treats our inner body, mind and our outer body. Yoga has many benefits.

    Surya Namaskara

    Yoga as Tradition or Religion

    There are different forms of Yoga, some of the forms are more overtly religious than others, so people think that Yoga is religious. Some People thinks it is religious because of the yogic asanas- Surya Namaskars, which is a series of positions to greet the Hindu God Surya or Sun. But if you don’t get have the intention there then you don’t feel it something religious because if I am kneeling down, it doesn’t mean that I am praying. Similarly, the Surya Namaskars Asanas are like this situation. Some Yoga classes feature the chanting of Hindu Sutras like ‘Om’ but what about the others? Other Yoga classes make no reference to spirituality at all. Yoga aids all who practices various exercises (breathe control meditation) and some other exercises. Some People says Yoga has a tradition of Dharma (in the western sense it is called religion.

    Yoga is such a broad term, there is no definitive definition of it. Similarly, there is no definitive answer to this question. If you make sense of Yoga as Union then you can do Yoga for Physical fitness and if you define Yoga as Holistic or Religious thing, then you can do Religious Yoga like Surya Namaskars and Chanting of the word ‘OM’. It’s all about the individual’s mentality. What he or she is thinking and feeling for Yoga. o

  • Ujjain A City of Hundred Great Temples

    The Place of Worship, Have You Explored Yet!

    UJJAIN considered as one of the seven sacred cities for Hindus. An ancient city situated on the banks of Shipra River in Madhya Pradesh.
    The city is one of the venues for Kumbh Mela. The temple town also called Ujjayini or Avanti and discovers say in the Hindu epic
    Mahabharata. As the capital city of Avanti Kingdom. Moreover, it is trusted
    that two sections of the Skanda Purana were made in the city.

    The origin of Ujjain is associated with “Sagar Manthan” scene in
    Hindu mythology episode. Divine beings and the devils stirred the
    sea to gather Amrit which would grant immortality.
    When the divine beings endeavoured to escape with it, four drops
    of it fell at four better places; Ujjain, Allahabad, Haridwar and
    Nashik.

    So, here we will discuss the whole description of
    Ujjain, let’s find out now:-

    Where to stay in Ujjain

    The budget hotels are grouped close Nanakheda transport stand
    which is near the railroad station too.

    Mid-range hotels can be discovered everywhere throughout the
    city. Free Ganj zone has a decent number of mid-range hotels.

    Where to eat in Ujjain

    Ujjain is a treat for veggie lovers. Eateries serving Kashmiri,
    Punjabi and North Indian nourishment can be discovered in
    abundance. A couple of eateries along the University Road serve
    staple non-vegan charge.

    The religious place to visit in Ujjain

    Mahakaleshwar Temple

    Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple
    Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple

    The Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord
    Shiva is in Ujjain. Ruler Krishna got instruction alongside
    Balarama and Sudama from Maharishi Sandipani here. The town
    is a blend of the old and the new. The city’s legacy coincides with
    the cutting edge structures.

    Maha Kumbh Mela

    Kumbh Mela is exceptionally mainstream, blessed assembly of
    Hindus. The devotees from everywhere throughout the area
    accumulate in substantial numbers to accomplish salvation and
    bathe in the holy water river. Furthermore, This is the biggest social affair of its kind and is held at regular
    intervals for PurnaKumbha and at regular intervals for
    Ardha Kumbha. This devout celebration is held in 4 places in
    India:-Nashik, Ujjain, Haridwar and Allahabad.

    Ram Mandir Ghat

    Ram ghat is on the bank of Shipra river and a particularly divine
    and quiet place to visit. The night is the best time to visit the place
    and one must go to night aarti here.

    Chintaman Ganesh Temple

    The temple is exceptionally old and goes back to the eleventh
    century. It is renowned since the symbol is accepted to
    be swayambhu (self-showed) and offering prayers in the temple is
    believed to assuage one’s stresses.

    Chintaman Ganesh Temple 1
    Chintaman Ganesh Temple

    Bhartrihari Caves

    These caves as assessed to be 2500 years of age and is devoted to
    Raja Bhartrihari who was the elder brother of King Vikramaditya.
    He was profoundly propelled and deserted the kingdom for his
    brother Vikramaditya and joined the Nath Sect. He did his
    Tapasya in this very buckle and it is trusted that it comprises a
    mystery way that opens to burn Dham.

    Bhartrihari Caves 1

    Ram Mandir

    Symbols of Lord Rama, Sita and Laksmana are there in this little
    temple. Need to climb lots of the stairs to reach to the top. One of
    the numerous great spots to visit in Ujjain

    Kal Bhairav Temple

    KalBhairav Temple Ujjain is a must visit temple acclaimed for its
    one of a kind convention of offering alcohol to god.

    The temple is devoted to KalBhairav. Situated on the banks of the
    Shipra River, it is a standout amongst the most dynamic temples
    in the city, visited by several devotees daily. Alcohol is one of the
    contributions made to the temple god

    ChaubisKhamba Temple

    This is one of the most established Temple in Ujjain with 24 pillar
    or Khambhat devoted to Choti Mata and Badimata, Near the
    The northern side of the entrance are two little temples dedicated to
    Mahalaya and Mahamaya goddess.

    Harsiddhi Temple

    One of Maa Sati’s Shakti Peethas. An absolute must visit the hole
    or complete darshan of Mahakal, because of worship of Shiva and
    Sati, should always be together and give blessings to all. Shiva and
    Shakti is not separated from each other, they are Aadi-shakti

    Pir Matsyendranath

    This is the Samadhi place of Guru Matsyendranth,
    Guru Matsyendranth masters 84 Maha siddhis and he was the master of Guru Goraksnath. Hindu Mythology Believed that Matsyendranth Gave Knowledge of Yoga to Guru Gorakshnath.  Who later on Implemented and organized his ideas and wrote a book on yoga called “Goraksh Samhita”. Guru Gorakshnath also discovered Shaivism tradition “Natha”.

    So, what you waiting for, just grab the opportunity and
    must visit this religious place once in your life.

  • Significance of a Mind Muscle Connection during Yoga!

    Know the Significance of a Mind Muscle Connection
    during Yoga!

    Well, Feeling the Yogasana is considerably more than just do an incorrect pose. It requires the full mental limit and clearness. However, many neglects to do this when working excursion. Rather than
    utilizing their “mind”, they end up preparing inaccurately with their body or for this situation ego. Mind muscle connection during yoga plays a vital role in the whole process.

    You’ve probably observed many people in the yoga class or studio doing many postures continuously and incorrectly performing awful structure. Or on the other hand, they don’t feel any stretch or muscle involvement during the process.
    This isn’t my decision, yet rather by ignorance. Do they know that mind is vital things to control
    while doing yoga or any other exercise in the gym?
    So here we will know more about the importance of a mind-muscle connection is must for every type of physical exercise either its yoga or weight lifting.

    So let’s have a look beneath-

    What is a Mind Muscle Connection?

    As you most likely are aware, all development at first begins at the brain and afterwards to the
    muscles. The sign from your mind travels down your spinal line to your muscles to create
    development. This is known as the Mind-Muscle Connection (MMC). This is the place the mind
    meets the body to play out any task.

    How can it work?

    Acetylcholine ((A neurotransmitter in the brain) acts to speak with muscles in the body to cause
    contraction.

    So when Acetylcholine is discharged, it crosses the little space that isolates the nerve from the
    muscle. After that, it tries to receptors on the outside of muscle filaments. Accordingly, the
    muscle at that point supernaturally contracts.

    In all honesty, the more you “Consider the muscle working” the more muscle strands you will
    enlist. How so? By considering the development you’re really expanding the terminating on the
    engine units to all the muscle strands.

    Why have more of a Mind Muscle Connection?

    The more you think about the muscle engagement, the better your asana/exercise will be. Thus, the better
    your outcomes will be. But also, something essential to comprehend is the relationship between primary and secondary muscles. The primary mover is the muscle that is planned to do the most
    work in moving into a pose or lifting a weight. Secondary movers are the muscles that help the primary mover.

    For example, the gluteus maximus and the quadriceps are the prime movers for back squats.

    During the upward period of the squat, the glutes are in charge of the hip expansion and the quads for
    the knee augmentation. Mind muscle connection during Yoga is very significant.

    The hamstrings help the glutes in hip augmentation. An adductor Magnus on the internal thigh
    of every leg keeps your legs from flaring outward during the activity. The abs and erector spinae bolster the middle all through the activity. All these different muscles are considered the
    “secondary movers”. During a mind-muscle connection, your point is to target and work the primary muscle.

    Generally, many disregard this mind-muscle connection with specific muscles. They’re prompting lopsided characteristics as well as the underdevelopment of that muscle. This is the point at which the mind-muscle connection during yoga ends up significant.

    Toward the day’s end, you should be genuinely dedicated to feeling every posture in the primary muscle that you plan to work.

    Lots of individuals flip and lift with an ego. Indeed, somebody may squat 500lbs for reps. but, if they’re
    not augmenting the work done by the quads and glutes, then they’re squandering a ton of time
    and vitality. Your muscles and postures don’t develop as a result of the weight going here and there.
    They develop in light of the fact that they’re compelled to decrease by following up on that
    weight. If you produce maximal power your primary muscles when doing Yogasana or working out, then, definitely you will maximize your progress.

  • What is the importance of Aarti in Hinduism?

    An Aarti is a Hindu ritual which is performed to express an individual’s love and gratitude to God. It is derived from a Sanskrit term ‘Aratrika’ which is referred to light that removes the darkness or “Aa” means “towards or to” and “Rati” means “right”. Importance of aarti in very relevant in one’s culture. It is generally performed by the person at the end of the puja, Katha or any Kirtan session during any Hindu sessions or ceremonies..

    Aarti is done with total dedication by any Hindu. Aarti has many versions such as Shiva Aarti, Durga Aarti, Jagdish Aarti, Ganesh Aarti, Krishna Aarti, Kali Aarti, and many other Aarti like this. These Aarti’s are sung by the people upon their choices. It is just not only performed in Hindu temples but also at home, as it gives peace to the people. It connects people with God. Importance of aarti holds its strong ground in hinduism.

    Aarti Thali
    Aarti Thali

    An Aarti plate (Thali) is generally made up of metal like silver, bronze, and copper which is beautifully decorated with some beautiful flower and flower petals, a Diya of mud or metal which is filled with cotton with flicked with ghee or any oil. Importance of aarti in hinduism can be seen in many ways. Then this cotton Bati lighted or it could be done
    by camphor too. Then any Aarti of related God is sung by the devotees and moving the Aarti plate in such a way to make a symbol of ‘OM’. It looks very beautiful.

    Panch MahaBhuta (5 Physical Elements)

    According to the Holy book, Bhagwat Geeta, this material world is basically made up of five physical elements i.e. Air (Vayu), Water (Jal), Earth (Prithvi), Fire (Agni) and Ether (Akash). These are the five basic components of the whole world. And also, there are three mental elements i.e. Intelligence, Mind, and Ego. And when someone do Aarti then the offerings made represents these 5 elements which are:-

    Water: Water,

    Fire: Ghee Lamp,

    Earth: Flower,

    Mind: Emotional Involvement,

    Ether: Chamar, Intelligence: Focus, Ego: Obeisance.

    All the things are involved during an Aarti as it helps in maintaining the ego down and helps to keep up humility in spite of how high he is placed. The highlighted flames from the Diya (Ghee Lamp) during Aarti helps people to remove darkness and helps people to keep in a brighter world. It delivers positive vibes all around the place. Hindu people say, it pushes away the negativity from the home and gives a beautiful feeling after chanting and this Aarti process.

    Ganga Aarti
    Ganga Aarti

    So, it is said that Aarti states the natural sources of light which include the sun, the moon, stars, and the fire which are created by God. So Aarti is sung by so many people to that God who gave so many beautiful natural gifts for us. It is just like Thanksgiving to God for gifting us such a beautiful and amazing nature. Without those 5 elements, life would not be there. We would not exist; nothing would be possible. So after the Pooja ceremony, it is a big thanks to God who is the creator of all these things surrounded by us.

  • 7 Exercise Substitutions for Faster Fat Loss Without Gym

    To to start with everyone moving towards better health and Beach Body. And, in this self-care people first choice is joining a gym for exercise. Those highly equipped gyms with fantasy new school machines will easily make your body drooling until you start using them. And yes, they all offering you a good package and transformation dreams.
    But, Transformation doesn’t come from machines, packages or from dreams. Transformation comes with a dedication to yourself.

    Many people think joining a good gym is the first need to start their journey.  Nevertheless its a good choice for self-care. But what to do when you are not around to your favourite machines.

    In fact, I Body weight exercises getting more popular nowadays instead of using exercise machines and one of the big reason is, It’s a functional movement and our daily life depends on our movements and mobility.

    Function Movement

    Now, the term “Functional movement” gets thrown around a lot in the fitness industry. However, it simply reflects activities and movement patterns in your daily life. Every such movement requires the use of your full body, right? So why eliminate it and train in a fixed range of motion with machines?

    You see, the shiny, expensive machines at the gym may seem like the right idea, but it’s not necessary to get a time efficient, fat burning workout.

    Want to be able to keep up with your kids for hours? Plus lose a ton of fat, build a better body, and not to mention, feel totally awesome?

    Try these 7 simple exercises will help improve your coordination and core strength so you burn more calories and feel a million bucks. Moreover, you could do all of these at home or even when you are travelling around for some days.

    1. Hip Machines – Lateral Lunges

    Why? The fixed range of motion on the inner/outer thigh (aka adductors/abductors) machine targets one area on your hip. But there’s nothing remotely like these movements in real life! These muscles are designed for stabilizing – so that’s how you should train them.

    Try lateral lunges instead. This exercise targets your glutes, inner thigh, hamstrings and quads – plus requires core engagement and integration. You will improve your hip mobility, lower body stability and burn more calories in the process.

    Lateral Lunge
    Lateral Lunge

    2. Chest Press Machines – Push Ups

    Why? Go for push-ups. This move is simply a moving plank (one of my favourite core exercises).

    If you can’t do a full push up yet, make that your first goal. Start with an incline (raise your hands, rather than drop your knees to the ground). No girly push-ups, ok? Knees to the floor and you lose core involvement, which is a major component of a full push up.

    Push Up
    Push up

    No problem busting out a ton of push-ups? Challenge yourself – try decline push-ups, Spiderman pushups or suspend your feet from a TRX and do Atomic Push Ups. Oohh my abs hurt just thinking about it. 😉

    3. Incline Leg Press – Squats

    Why? The leg press machine puts a ridiculous amount of force on the discs in your lower back. The expert research on this topic speaks for itself.

    Dr. Stuart McGill has dedicated his whole life to researching lower back disorders and is a professor of spinal mechanics at the University of Waterloo. His book “Low Back Disorders” has quality research that suggests the 45-degree leg press machine could seriously damage your lower back.

    Trx Squats
    Trx Squats

    Learn to love squats. Your bodyweight is the perfect resistance to start with. Work to improve your mobility, and core integration before you add weight to mix.

    4. Glute machine – Step Ups

    Why? Get a sexy butt without spending an hour at Barre class. Switch to step ups – there are plenty of variations to sculpt a lean, defined butt without stepping anywhere near a machine.

    As a bonus, you engage your core at the same time and this movement transfers to your daily life. Climbing the stairs? It will be a breeze.

    5. Leg Extension Machine – Lunges

    Why? Target your quads, hamstrings and glutes all in one move. Isolating and training only your quads on the leg extension machine not only sets you up for muscle imbalances, but it causes excessive strain on your knee.

    Once you have the basic lunge down, progress to reverse lunges and the Bulgarian split squat. Oohh good times. Expect burning quads. Sexy burning quads.

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    Lunges

    6. Bicep Curls Machine – Chin-ups

    Why? The bicep curl is an isolated exercise, hitting one muscle group. Maximize your time and hit the whole upper body instead – yes, chin-ups are a tough exercise that requires multiple, large muscle group recruitment.

    Pull ups
    Pull ups

    Struggling to pull your bodyweight? You can use a resistance band for assistance or do negative chin-ups. You will get stronger, burn more calories in less time and your biceps will look lean and sexy.

    7. Elliptical/Treadmill Intervals – Bodyweight Cardio Intervals

    Why? Getting tired of the same old interval workout? Yeah, I know intervals of “30s on, 30s off” gets awfully boring after a while…

    Try doing these Bodyweight Cardio Accelerator Intervals instead. Why? Well, it’s WAY more fun. Plus, this style of workout combines big movements that hit multiple muscle groups at the same time so you boost your metabolism and burn a ton of calories.

    You will also notice a dramatic difference in your metabolism after just ONE workout, and your body will start changing in days.

    Get Bodyweight Cardio 500 here

    If you’ve ever invested in a program, thinking you were getting “no equipment” workouts, only to find out later on that you actually needed a pull-up bar and a stability ball. You’ll be happy to know that with Bodyweight Cardio 500 you literally need ZERO equipment to rapidly lose fat.

    The workouts not only allow you to sculpt your abs, but they will burn away your ugly belly fat as well.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column]

  • ArjunVishad The First Chapter of Bhagwad Geeta

    Continuing Forward from our Introduction part. Now, we move to the detailed study of each chapter of Bhagwad Geeta Slowly. So, in the first chapter Scene of the battlefield in Kurukshetra appears. In which, the armies of Kurus and Pandavas standing against each other.
    But, during this One of Greatest Fighter of Pandavas (5 Brothers) army Arjun(a great bowman) becomes enamoured. Because, his own people standing in the army of Kurus. Which Depressed him.

    Arjuna and Shri Krishana
    Arjuna and Shri Krishana

    Kurus and Pandavas

    Before we move forward let’s get a little knowledge of Kurus and Pandavas.
    In Particular, everything of this era roll around (Devavratha) Bhishma. Also, Known as Bhishma Pitamah. The eldest son of King Shantanu. But, He took a lifetime vow to the father of his stepmother (Satyawati, daughter of a fisherman). He vowed to serve his kingdom forever. Also, won’t get married and remain Bharamchari forever. As well as, give his father’s kingdom to his Cousin. So, due to this son of Satyawati Vichitravirya became the king. But, he died in a war. Bhishma had his vow, so the kingdom literally had no king. Meanwhile, Satyawati called his eldest son Maharishi Ved Vyasa. The son of Satyawati and Sage Parashara. And then, one queen who closed her eyes after watching VedVyasa got Dhritarashtra. Blind by birth. Another queen, who became pale in front of Ved Vyasa give birth to Pandu. He remained sick forever. So, after realizing that both these kids wont be capable of being great kings. Satyawati asks her special maid to meet Ved Vyasa. Thus Sanjay (one of the Preachers of Bhagwat Geeta) was born. But Sanjay Denied to be king and serve the King Dhritarashtra or Pandu.

    Kurus – 100 Sons of Dhritarashtra
    Pandavas – 5 Sons of Pandu
    Thus, All these incidents between Kurus and Pandavas plot Mahabharata. And that

    Arjun Vishad (Arjun depression and Turmoil)

    To begin with, After seeing his relatives and cousins against him in the war of Mahabharata. Many questionaries in the mind of Physically and mentally depressed Arjun. It could be easily estimated that Arjuna was totally nervous. That’s why this chapter has been named as Arjun Vishad Yoga.
    Besides, the main warriors of both armies are discussed. Their roles and which warrior who played the conch to start the war also described. The sound of these conch decides the timing of war. Sunrise Start of war, Sunset end of the war for the day.

    Containing a total of 47 verses

    Starting the Very first Spoken by Dhritarashtra asking Sanjay.

    1. “Dharmashetra Kurukshetra Samvata Yuyutsava.
    Mamka Pandwaschaiva Kimkurvat Sanjay” 1

    Meaning:- Sanjay! What my sons and sons of Pandava did. Who are gathered together with the desire to fight in the field of Religion in Kurukshetra?

    In Addition, He named Kurukshetra as the Region of Religion. Blind Dhritarashtra asking Sanjay to tell him the real view of the Battlefield. Furthermore, All about the armies, the warriors and their Positions.

    In a reply to this Sanjay States that,

    2. “Drshtava Tu Paandavaaneekan Vyoodhan Duryodhanastada.

    Aachaaryamupasangamy Raaja Vachanamabraveet‌”.

    3. “Pashyaitaan Paanduputraanaamaachaary Mahateen Chamoom‌.

    Vyoodhaan Drupadaputren Tav Shishyen Dheemata”.

    4. “Atra sura Mahesvasa Bhimarjunasama Yudhi.

    Yuyudhano Viratasca Drupadasca Maharathah”.

    5. “Dhrshtaketushchekitaanah Rshiraajashch Veeryavaan.

    Purujitkuntibhojashch Shaibyashch Narapuhvah”.

    6. “Yudhimaanushch Vikraant Uttamaujaashch Veeryavaan.

    Saubhadro draupadeyaachaar sarv evar mahaarathau”.

    Meaning:-

    Sanjay says that after watching the special preparation for the war of the Pandavas army. Duryodhana (Eldest Son of Dhritarashtra) went to Acharya Dron (Dronacharya). Duryodhana says,” Look at this huge army of Pandavas. Designed by Dhrishtadyumna, the son of your wise disciple, King Drupada”.

    Here in the army of these Pandavas, there are big warriors like Bhima and Arjuna. Among them, Saatyaki, Viraat, Great warrior king like Drupada. Dhrshtaketu, Chekitaan, Veeryavaan, Kashiraj, Purujit Kuntibhoja, best poetic in humans. Mighty Yudhamanu, Uttamauja, Subhadra’s son Abhimanyu. As well as, five sons of Draupadi. All of them are great warriors.

    Hence, In all these verses, Duryodhana telling Dronacharya about all the major warriors. Also, theirs roles in the army of the Pandavas.