Male Sex Drive After 40 - Regain Your Libido With Foods and Supplements
Most of us are almost settled by the age of 40 but somehow there seems to be something missing in life. That desire to have sex does is not as string as it used to be and there are times when sex does not excite you anymore.
I am sure, you would agree with men when I say that most men begin losing their sexual appetite as they turn 40. There are a whole lot of reasons behind that. Increased stress levels, lack of physical activity, years of alcohol abuse etc., all take a toll on your libido. But more importantly, it is changes in your body that trigger a dip in libido.
Testosterone is the hormone that governs sexual function and potency in men and the production of this male sex hormone begins slowing down once you cross 30.
Though it declines at a minimal rate of 1% a year, over a decade it sums up to a loss of 10% or even more.
Testosterone loss is aggravated by factors like stress, reduced psychical activity etc.,
A dip in testosterone not only robs you of your sexual appetite but also leads to erectile dysfunction, weak muscles, increased body fat and weight gain, mood swings, depression etc.,
However, eating right foods and following a healthy lifestyle can ensure increased testosterone production, a healthy libido and proper erectile function.
Diet Changes to ensure increased Testosterone Production:
Increase your protein intake- proteins like eggs and whey are extremely helpful in increasing your testosterone production. Moreover, animal protein is the best source of zinc that is one of the key minerals that promote testosterone production. It is the presence of zinc that makes oysters a great aphrodisiac.
Include Zinc in your diet- Apart from oysters and animal protein like lamb, beef etc. foods that contain zinc include poultry and dairy products etc.
Essential Fatty Acids are a must- Essential fatty acids like Omega 3 are highly crucial for testosterone production. Low levels of fat in your diet can lead to reduced testosterone production. This is because all anabolic steroid hormones are produced in cholesterol. Some great examples of such foods include oily fish like salmons, sardines, olives and olive oil etc., Not only do such foods help boost testosterone production but also help unclog your arteries and ensure increased blood circulation.
Avoid too much carbohydrates- You must limit your intake of carbohydrates. This is because they increase the level of insulin in blood which affects testosterone production adversely.
Lifestyle Changes:
Sweat out at the gym- Working out the gym regularly is a great boost for testosterone production. Compound exercises are the best ones as far as increasing testosterone is concerned. Weight bearing exercises are known to boost your T-levels.
Reduce Stress- It goes without saying that stress is one of the major psychological issues that leads to low testosterone production, reduced libido and erectile dysfunction in men. Best ways to reduce stress is with the help of relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation etc., Deep breathing also helps. Exercise is also a great way to relieve yourself of stress.
Sleep for at least 8 hours- Sleep deprivation results in high stress levels and takes a toll on your T-levels and libido. Ensure that you sleep at least 8 hours a day.
Avoid Smoking and Drinking Alcohol- Alcohol is a suppressant and after consuming it your system becomes occupied to clear it out of your system. One of the effects of alcohol is reduced libido. Smoking again restricts blood flow to the penis which not only reduces sexual appetite but also leads to impotence.
Herbal and Natural Supplements
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But more than that, they provide a complete body makeover for men. Such supplements not only enhance testosterone but also help increase the production of HGH which helps you overcome and combat age effects.
These supplements combine the power of herbs like ginseng, ginkgo, tribulus terrestris, long jack, muira pauma etc., and other nutrients like l-arginine and minerals like zinc which are extremely important for your sexual as well as overall health.
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Yoga Travel Postures - Standing Forward Fold
Standing forward fold, or uttanasana in Sanskrit, is one of the many hatha yoga poses that exudes complete surrender. While traveling, whether it be a vacation, work trip, or yoga travel retreat, moving from one place to another causes both physical and mental stress. By reversiving the effects of gravity and allowing your spine to lengthen and release in this posture, you are essentially giving your body a release of physical and mental tension, resulting in decreased stress and pain.
Physically, the muscles of the back, hips, and legs begin to tighten as they are likely being held stagnant over extended periods of time either sitting in a small place or standing. This is especially true with stagnant sitting positions commonly held during long distance travel. When on the road, mentally, your mind starts to gather stressors in the form of timetables and the to-do list you've planned for yourself upon arrival at your destination. These stressors will form into long-term mental formations (samskaras). In Yogic philosophy, mental fluctuations that are not completely 'digested' by the intellect begin to manifest in the body as pain or 'blockages.' These blockages will continue to haunt you if not released.
Enter uttanasana: standing forward fold, a posture taught at virtually any yoga travel retreat or studio. This posture is one of the many hatha yoga poses that yields benefits for both the body and mind. Forward fold is an inversion, in which the heart is elevated over the head. This serves to balance the intelligence of the heart and the mind, which is much needed because of our forward thinking culture.
To perform standing forward fold, stand tall with your feet facing directly forward, with hip-distance apart from each other. Place the hands on the hips and slowly begin to bend forward at the hips, keeping a straight back. Keep descending the head while maintaining a straight spine. Once you've met your edge of stretching sensation, release the hands towards the floor. Hold for 10 deep breaths.
The posture stretches entire backside of body, elongates the spine, and increases flexibility. Internally, it massages the organs and tones the liver, spleen, and kidneys. In forward fold blood circulation is increased to the legs, torso, and brain.
Many hatha yoga poses embody the concept of "surrender" and standing forward fold is no exception. There is no need to push yourself any further. Simply melt down, and let gravity do its work. At your next travel excursion or yoga travel experience, make an intention to practice uttanasana as the stresses of travel will be soothed away
Yoga Travel - Resource For Yoga Vacations and Retreats
Yoga travel vacations are an amazing way to merge two of life's most wonderful gifts, yoga and travel. Imagine a vacation characterized by the calm and serenity of a savasana after an exhilarating yoga practice. Achieve physical and mental balance in a mountain retreat in the Berkshires. Enjoy delicious, organic, local food on the beach in Costa Rica. Become present as you set aside your cell phone in a quiet ashram in southern India. Whether your goal is to expand your yoga practice or simply relax with some like minded yogis, yoga travel is one of the most potentially life-changing rewards you can give yourself.
Yoga travel options include vacations, retreats, detoxification programs, and conferences. Getaways can be found for all styles and levels. No matter what your purpose, this article will help you decide on a yoga travel experience tailored for you and how to go about finding it.
How to choose a yoga travel retreat?
There are a few recommendations to keep in mind as you choose your dream vacation.
First, start with the destination. Options can range from quiet mountain ashrams to resort style beach getaways. If time and money are constraints, one option is to take a weekend getaway to a nearby location. If a more lengthy retreat is desired, one can find yoga travel destination almost anywhere in the world. Many retreats can be found in the most beautiful locations in the world: Bali, India, Thailand, New Zealand, Brazil.
What kind of yoga would you like to study? Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga? Make sure the yoga style matches up with your goals and level of experience. Check the daily schedule of the programs. Make sure there is a a good balance of relaxation, meditation, and physical practice that is suitable for your desires. Some retreats can be highly focused on relaxation and pampering, while others can take a more disciplined approach with rigorous schedules. Keep in mind that some programs may include a daily practice of 3 or more hours, which may be more than your body is ready for. Use your intuition and listen to what your body needs.
Pre-purchased packages are an easy turn-key solution for handling your tickets, lodging, and yoga practice in one purchase. For more experienced travelers, it is always possible to do your own booking, coordinating around the specific program of your yoga getaway. Another option is to choose a pre-packaged themed retreat. For example, yoga surf retreats in Australia.
Is there a specific teacher that you would like to train with? Perhaps there is a yoga-celeb that you've always wanted to learn from. Gurus commonly do training programs at various locales, so stay in the loop. Our final piece of advice, the time is never right for a vacation. The everyday duties of life will always present themselves as roadblocks. Take a leap, make arrangements, and plan to go within the next six months.
How to find yoga travel retreats?
The first place to ask would be your local yoga studio. Ask your favorite teacher about upcoming events or recommended retreats, as he/she will certainly be familiar with your preferred style and level of practice. Secondly, ask the internet. Google terms like "yoga travel", "yoga retreats", and "yoga vacations." An incredible amount of yoga travel information and pre-packaged retreats can be found on the web for specific destinations, programs, and styles.
How To Make Learning Interesting for anyone
MY nephew is two years old. He is loquacious, mischievous, naughty and what not. Above all he is the apple of our eyes. My sis is planning to admit him in a school this session. She is worried of course; will he get admission in city's most reputed school? How would he perform at interview? How should she and her husband prepare for that particular meeting? All these apprehensions and chaos for admission in a nursery class!
Well, this is the reality of the day. For me it is a crime to send a three-year-old kid to totally unfamiliar surrounding, in the name of educating him. When he should be running after birds and butterflies, he is being taught to count their number in a lifeless book.
When he ought to be making stories out of his own imagination, (whenever it's Manu's turn to tell a story, he improvises the ones he has been told by me or other elders.) and forced to cram and parrot rhymes whose meanings he doesn't know!
It is for the benefit of parents who are anxious to show their child's talent in front of drawing-room gatherings. Neither parents, nor teachers are ready to admit that classroom teaching is not enough to equip a three-year-old to start learning about life.
Conventional schooling stifles curiosity and bland diet from textbooks kills motivation. These two essentials to learning are generally extinguished when, indeed, they should have been fanned to brilliance. A child is shown a picture of kingfisher and is expected to remember it, but how and why should he? Shouldn't the teacher rather take the kids out on a nature walk and show birds, animals and insects that are in abundance in their surroundings? Why is it necessary for them to cram the name of seagull which they've never seen? Why can't they be told about the weaver bird which has made nests on babul tree outside their school or the tiny sunbird which hovers on flowers in their school garden?
Why aren't they told about the trees in their surrounding environment instead of being told about pines, again in entity unfamiliar to them? It's not that everything should be taught by providing a living example in front of kids, but it should be made relevant to them with the help of examples, pictures and stories.
One day I was showing a picture book to kids in my nursery class, there were large pictures of different species of apes and monkeys. For a while we transformed ourselves in to these monkeys and played a game of war. There was total chaos in the class; everybody was shrieking, shouting and crying (including me) trying to sound like real monkeys. When the mayhem subsided, I gathered them around me and told them that very long ago people had tails just like monkeys. I remember that my statement was instantly rebuffed by the little devils. To prove my point, I had to find and show them another book which had man-like creatures with tails. I was obliged with okay nods. And we resumed normal activities. When we got promoted to grade I we had a conversation on how to write an essay in English. I told them that we should write all we know about that animal (the topic). Like what it eats, where it lives, what are its characteristics and in the end you may insert other information like how many legs, eyes....and so on. So we started discussing on this pattern.
And from no where popped up this topic about how to write on man. (In some earlier discussion, I had floated this idea that may be man is an animal too and I was again criticized for not knowing anything!)
And lo! Someone remembered it. That man had a tail long time ago and it disappeared with time. There was a whoop of excitement and everybody started speaking at once.
Why are today's children not being taught to explore, to inquire, to marvel at the beauty of nature that surrounds them? The reason that comes to my mind is that the teachers themselves aren't conversant with such things. In India, many kindergarten teachers have no professional training, have a minimum education and they are generally working as KG teachers because they need money and not because they love the job.
Some of them may be BA, B.Ed. They are always waiting for better opportunities. In defense of these teachers, it may be said that they are paid poor salaries. Let's not blame them if they take their job in a mechanical way. It is the duty of the school management to provide and recruit staff which is capable of handling such impressionable and delicate minds.
So what must be done? First and foremost, a kindergarten teacher should be jack of all trades, be it art and craft, music or story in telling. He should be keen to learn, should plan the day's work ahead create an atmosphere in which the kids feel free to express themselves. It will help them in self-learning.
Try explaining unfamiliar topics with the help of various teaching aids like pictures, story, books, music, masks and puppets. Music can be of great assistance to channelise the kids' energy.
Go on nature walks. Children enjoy being outdoors. No need to pester them (to mug up the name) each time you see a Black Drongo sitting on a wire. Let them enjoy the association with their surrounding. You can tell them all about the fork-tailed black bird when you get back to school. Learn to keep your enthusiasm in check. Kids relish information they can associate with.
Start attending drama classes. Mimicry and buffoonery sometimes play an important role in reaching out to shy and introvert kids
Why I Love to Travel: 5 Best Reasons
What are the 5 best reasons to go for a holiday? I have always been a holiday lover, right from my younger days. Hitch-hiking and wandering always hooked me with the joy of seeing new places and meeting new people, knowing new customs and understanding their various cultures. It always seems to bring the gaiety in my step which isn't so pronounced otherwise. I remember my parents as I say this, since they were the ones who hooked me up, nice and good, with the travel-bug or wanderlust, from a very young age. I mean... who doesn't like a Vacation?? Who doesn't want to fill up his shelf with gifts and curio items from that faraway land? We all have different reasons and love for travelling. Here's where you will find the 5 Best Reasons to Travel...
1. It enriches you spiritually
I was born in Calcutta (now renamed 'Kolkata'), India and as a ritual my father used to save up money to take an annual vacation. Incomes were meagre those days, but my mother too assisted in saving up those little dimes till they became a dollar. My father was a religious-minded person, and being a Hindu in India, meant he had ample choices of beautiful and magnificent religious sites to choose: from the religious and scenic points of Himalayan range to the desert and sea side locations in India. Each place has its own attractions, but to me the Himalayas were always special. And since then, every time that I have stood a tiny creature in front of the grand and majestic snow-capped Himalayas, something stirred within me. It is then,, when you crane your neck back to glimpse the smouldering snowy peak bathed in golden sunshine amidst an amber blue sky, that the materialistic values melt within you to free your spirit. It releases your inner-self from being shackled within your own shallow boundaries in order to connect to the spirit of the Universe. This is felt by different people in different surroundings, maybe as they watch a mountain stream gush by, or as they dip their feet in the salty water of a lazy sea lapping its shores. It can happen in the depths of a rain-forest surrounded by the chirping creatures, or at the base of a green valley as it slopes downhill towards a distant mountain ridge. It can happen as the sky colours its rainbow after a short spell, or as a stream of camels wander out into the setting desert sun. The spiritual aspect of it is always felt in the stirring of your soul. Travelling keeps the soul happy!
2. It brings you close to nature
Ensconced as we are in our glass and mortar houses in sleepless cities, overlooking busy traffic signals and the slowly drifting plume of smoke from industrial chimneys across the horizon, nature is moving away from us every day. Or to set the directions straight, human civilization has moved away from the beauty and joy of nature, the same way we have moved away from simplicity, and welcomed the competitive complexity in our everyday lives. When have you last seen the dews on the blade of a grass, or the pigeon as she feeds her new born baby? When did you marvel last at the sound of the thunder as it lights up the horizon. or the gust of rain as it sweeps across your face? When have you looked at the sails of a boat as it floats on a lake, or smelled the roses as the honeybee scurries from one flower to the other pollinating the garden? Isn't it a duty for us to let ourselves mingle with nature at times and also show our next generation a more absorbing life involving the acts and joy of nature, away from our tablets and smartphone? I feel we absolutely do.
3. It provides you with a variety in life.
Give yourself a nudge, not a push. You have already been pushing yourself too high, higher on the same set of rules, the same set of life's protocols, day in and day out. Bring some variety to life. It doesn't need to be to a different continent altogether, neither does it need to be on a scenic island. It can be just a few hundred kilometres down the highway, away from the buzz and tinkle, away from the maddening crowd. Put the buzzers to sleep, away from your own stickler-of-a-self rules. Sleep till mid-day if needed, laze on a haystack, swim for half a day, anything that you don't follow in your regular cycle. Why not spend a day at a parish, or a local NGO? How about putting on some high shoes and trudging off inside the swamp? Pack up for a vacation; take your family in tow. They also need one; they also need to feel the fresh air of scented berries. Just leave your tensions and your problems away and they'll go away. Bring in some unknown variety and believe me, life will turn a shade better when you return
4. It lets you meet people from different corners of the world
I remember meeting a Frenchman while I was riding down to Kolkata on an ordinary railway sleeper, and he had been sprawled on the upper bunk of our railway coach. There were some initial misunderstandings between him and some rustic locals on the coach-seat allotment rooster, and neither side was able to make the other one understand their viewpoint. It was my little ' elementary French' learned daughter and my slightly French-able wife who helped sorted things out, and for the next two hours my daughter spoke as much French as she had spoken in the last two years. We found out he was on a walking sojourn, and had walked down from Nepal into India, probably peeved at his Nepalese love. In Kenya I met a Masai guy and he still happens to my messenger-friend, and I have lent him a bit of support at times. In Australia I met a witch who turned out to be a great loving woman. In the US, I met an Irishman who had more Indian friends than many Indians themselves there. In Slovenia, we recently met an Italian winemaker who knows as much about Indian movies as many of us do. In Ljubljana I befriended 'gypsy-card' reader who did predict a thing or two for me on my ongoing tour. We are all souls in sojourn and it is imperative that we meet and express ourselves. It is us who makes up the world in general.
5. It is fun.
Imagine yourself seated at a restaurant in Japan with a group of Japanese friends and they find out that you can't use 'chopsticks'! It did happen to a friend of mine and I am absolutely sure that it must have happened to others too. It might have given you some awkward moments, but after a few days it will sure twist the ends of your mouth into a creasing smile. Again, imagine you are here in UAE, seated in a restaurant, and you asked the waiter for some pork chops?? No, it isn't funny, neither now, nor even after a week. That's taboo here in an Islamic country!
But by and large a vacation or an outing is fun. That is, unless you make a point of not willing to make it funny. Unless you begin a herculean nagging drill about how 'un-boiled' your boiled egg was, or the sun being less cold in the shade. Imagine yourself just leaving yourself to go with the tide, take things as they come and bind it all up in a series of memories for years to come. And also some photo-shoots especially for Facebook to show your mates what a time they are missing. Enjoy yourself, enjoy the extra space and time you have injected to your life and breathe for yourself.
Go, pick up your backpack and put on your hiking boots if you are a solo holidayer, or fill up that tank with gas and pack the picnic basket for the family if you have one. Call up your old buddy, or send a message to your mama to join. You are going - travelling!
Cheer up.
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Yoga For Injuries - Healing the Body and Stretching Yourself Back to Health
Yoga is a form of exercise with a sequence of various breathing and posture techniques often including meditation. Regardless of age, or health condition, it can be beneficial to everyone in building up the body as well as cultivating states of mind that promote equanimity. There are both vigorous as well as gentle forms of yoga. For those with injuries, it is best to take classes titled gentle, restorative or yoga for beginners. Chair yoga is also an excellent way to get benefits of stretching without having to sit on the floor.
There are many health related issues that one faces in our day to day lives. And having these problems can incur lifelong pain and discomfort. Being physically fit can help certain problems. Stretching helps relax our muscles and removes the unwanted toxins from our body. There are a range of asanas which can be grow into complex poses. Many find that not only does yoga help them to stay in shape but it can also aid in relieving injuries including back pain, joint stiffness and limited range of motion. Also, by enabling someone to find healthier responses to stress, the body won't tighten up as much and this too can be a help for preventing or aggravating existing injuries.
The breathing techniques supply oxygen to the body and promote deep relaxation. This technique teaches us to take fuller breathes which enables us to help drive out waste products from the body. In some breathing exercises, the mind will also visualize healing tight areas. One objective of yoga for injuries is on helping to loosen the muscles of the problematical areas. When done regularly, it not only eases the pain but also develops strength and builds up the body.
It can be intimidating to think of doing some difficult sequences in forms of flow yoga. Keep in mind that the gentle classes will work with your own level of comfort. Restorative yoga classes are specifically designed to help someone with health challenges or injuries. Some people will also be in the class recovering from surgery. Check with your doctor to see when you can start with gentle stretching. Let the instructor know your situation so you stay within your recommended range of motion.
Yoga for injuries enables you to start at a slow pace and gradually take on more challenges as the strength returns. Yoga is not only capable in providing physical wellness but also will teach valuable lessons about stress relief, inner balance and overcoming daily challenges.
Office Yoga For Busy People: Get Benefits in 10 Minutes While At Work!
Yoga has many benefits including relaxation benefits and energy boosting and there are some yoga poses that will have you feeling these benefits in just ten minutes. These include some very basic postures which you can do individually or you can do them in succession. You should begin feeling the benefits of these posts after just ten minutes.
Yoga poses with their movements and deep stretches help to unblock energy channels while also improving muscle tone and increasing stamina. When you practice yoga regularly you can improve your energy levels drastically.
You can also improve your sexual vitality and you will learn better self discipline. Yoga includes some fantastic breathing exercises and body poses that help to relax your mind and relieve tension, giving you inner peace and calm.
You can actually do a quick yoga workout anytime and anywhere, even if you are at home with a new baby or sitting at your office desk. There are some stretches and postures that you can do while driving or while in bed.
There are many yoga enthusiasts who use their lunch break to squeeze in some yoga exercises and help give them a boost for the rest of the day. Let's take a look at some lunch hour yoga fitness exercises.
1. Kick Back Log-on Pose
Interlock your fingers behind your head and relax your elbows and shoulders. Breathe slowly and stretch your elbows back. Slowly release the tightness.
2. Email Meditation
This one you can do while checking your emails. Breathe slowly and focus your attention on the breath.
Make the exhale two times longer than the inhale. You should feel much calmer after doing some of these.
3. Photocopier Stretch
Put your hands on the edge of the photocopier. Stand back with your feet apart.
Let your head and chest drop. Breathe and let your shoulders relax.
4. Close-the-Deal Warrior Pose
Raise your arms up to the side with your fingers pointed. With your right foot, take a big step to the side and bend your knee. Keep your left leg planted and straight.
Relax your shoulders and keep the upper body straight and strong. Relax into the stretch and remember to keep breathing.
Hold the pose for a few seconds and then return to a standing position. Repeat on the other side.
5. The Triangle - Yoga for Computer Users
Stand with your back against the wall with your feet placed two or three feet apart. Keep your feet firmly on the floor and balance your weight on heels and toes.
Stretch your body up and press your shoulders back and let your arms hang at your side. Inhale.
As you exhale, slowly bend from the waist and slide your right hand down the right side as far as you can. Keep your hips level and your shoulders back.
Your head should be turned to the side so it is at a right angle to the body. Hold this posture for 10 counts then inhale as you come back up to the starting position.
Exhale and then repeat on the other side. Inhale again while you come back up to the starting position.
Exhale while you rest for a moment. Inhale and raise your arms slowly to shoulder level with your palms down. Point the right foot to the right at a 90 degree angle and keep the left foot turned in slightly.
Exhale as you bend to the right and slide your hand down to your ankle. If you can, touch the ground behind your foot. Keep your hips square against the wall with your left hand and turn your head to look up.
Inhale and raise your left arm straight up over head so that your arms are in a straight line. Keep your hips and torso against the wall and stretch your arms.
Hold the posture and breathe evenly for a count of 10. Inhale as you come up.
Repeat on the other side.
Too Many Hours A Day Sitting In Front Of A Computer? Improve Your Health With Basic Yoga Poses!
Using Classical Yoga For Healing
The practice of Yoga dates back more than 5,000 years. The desire for personal freedom, health and longevity gave birth to this form of physical and mental exercise. Yoga brings the mind and body together in a harmonious encounter which is why many use Yoga for healing.
The System of Yoga
Yoga, built on the three compositions of exercise, breathing, and meditation strengthens the glandular systems, ultimately increasing a person's total health. The body is the means that allows us to act and evolve in the world. Therefore those practicing Yoga treat the body with respect and care.
Breath work is as much a part of Yoga as breath is the body's source of life. Increasing breath control is essential in improving the health of both the body and mind. Using exercise and breathing together help prepare the mind for meditation which allows for quiet and healing from everyday stress. Daily practice of Yoga with exercise, breath control and meditation help produce a clear mind and strong body.
Therapeutic benefits of Yoga are not always quantifiable but today many medical practitioners and surgeons are recommending Yoga for a wide range of symptoms and illnesses. Among some of the most commonly treated are back and knee pain, sciatica, tendonitis, carpal tunnel and many others.
Benefits of Yoga
Physical benefits of Yoga include the following.
- Strengthens and tones every part of the body.
- Increases endurance and the capacity to do work.
- Creates more flexibility through correct stretching.
- Establishes a straight and effortless posture.
- Improves glandular function and relaxation for increased energy.
- Creating a healthy state of well-being and a balanced body and mind.
Mental and spiritual benefits may include these advantages.
- An improved ability to concentrate on daily issues.
- Better mental balance resulting in increased emotional stability.
- Inner peace and a sense of being calm even during times of stress.
- Increased intellect and wisdom.
- A sense of lightness and freedom that is as deep as the soul.
- Unity of body, soul and spirit.
Types of Yoga
There are several different types of Yoga. Hatha Yoga is probably the most recognized name. Hatha Yoga incorporates the physical movements and postures with breathing techniques. Postures serve a dual purpose of spiritual development and physical health. Executing postures correctly and consistently can help to give physical health in all areas.
Raja Yoga incorporates exercise, breathing, meditation and study producing a well-rounded person. Jnana Yoga includes learning the nature of self. Jnana Yoga, termed the yoga of wisdom, is considered the most difficult path.
Bhatki Yoga and Karma Yoga are both more spiritual with a concentration on one's concept of God. The difference between the two is that Bhatki focuses on emotion while Karma focuses on movement.
There are several other forms of Yoga and choosing one is a completely personal choice. Just as we are all unique people, so are the different forms of Yoga. Each bring with it healing and calming qualities. Yoga is notable for helping the body deal with changes in life, seasonal changes, stress and much more.
Yoga For Inner Harmony and a State of Happiness
Yoga is most often defined as "union." Harmony can be defined as many things. The most common definitions for harmony would be agreement and compatibility. It is not difficult to see that Yoga, harmony, and happiness can work together for mental and emotional stability.
This leads to a round of questions for us to ponder. What is happiness? Is happiness being successful? How do you define success? As you know, each of us cannot reach a state of happiness in the same way.
Happiness is a positive emotion that we experience when we are in a state of well-being. We could also state that happiness is bliss, contentment, satisfaction, or joy. Some of us can find this same feeling on a warm beach in the tropics.
Yet, many of us also have family and financial obligations that make living permanently, at a warm tropical beach, difficult. At the same time, not everyone is happy at the beach. Again, we realize that happiness is a choice and a personal decision.
Although success is often linked with happiness, you could say that personal happiness is more dependent on a purposeful life, than a successful life. What do I mean by this? Some people are quite content to sleep all day, avoid work, and let others support them. They have no purpose or goals. A few animals and insects also display this behavior.
As humans, we call this behavior "laziness." Most humans are inherently driven to plan, discover, and create. We consider these qualities admirable, but successful people are not always happy. To be successful and sad at the same time is a strange paradox, but it exists.
How is this possible? A successful person may not be living the happy life that he or she envisions. For example: If you are born into a position of social status that you did not choose, you may feel that you are not a success in life. Whether we are rich or poor, anyone can have these feelings.
We have now gone "full circle" in this discussion. Therefore, I ask you, "How do you define success?" The answer to that question should give you a deep sense of contentment. It is worth the time to practice Yoga, meditation, breathe with purpose, and do some soul searching, before you envision your true picture of happiness and success.
In short, happiness requires balance, agreement, and compatibility, with our surrounding environment. You cannot force yourself to be happy, but each form of Yoga can bring about inner harmony and states of happiness
Yoga For Inner and Outer Beauty
No doubt yoga can help a person to become healthy, and fit. If someone practices the postures, does meditation, and follows the yogic prescriptions for eating, sleeping, hygiene and exercise it is almost certain that he or she will end up in great shape and look better.
In fact, our concept of beauty is in large part biological and part of the evolutionary process. Clear skin complexion, for example, is an indicator of good health and for our ancient ancestors it made good sense to choose partners who were healthy and could pass on their genes to future generations.
However the beauty of a person is not just based on physical factors alone. Just as internal physical factors, such as digestion and the proper functioning of physical organs, are reflected in the outer "look" of a person, there are internal psychic and spiritual factors that play a big role in how we feel and how others see us.
Although the physical practices of yoga, such as yoga postures (asanas) are the best known part of yoga, at the heart of yoga is a moral code which defines a way of life in which a person can live in harmony with herself and with society. This set of lifestyle instructions is know as Yama and Niyama.
Yama which means "that which controls" has five parts and the main function of these five practices is to help an individual achieve harmony with his or her external environment. One of the most important parts of Yama is a practice known as Satya.
Satya is loosely defined as "truth" but in fact there is no exact English equivalent for this term. In his book A Guide to Human Conduct, my guru Shrii Shrii Anandamurti defines satya as "action of mind and right use of words in the spirit of welfare." That is, we should do whatever we can to promote the welfare of others, by keeping good thoughts in mind and by speaking in the spirit of helping others.
Someone who practices satya and always keeps positive thoughts in mind develops will power and straightforwardness. This practice is actually going on in the subconscious mind, and results in an internal effulgence or glaze known as Ojas. This inner effulgence is expressed outwardly as a vigor that definitely contributes to the attractiveness of a person. If you practice satya you will achieve a glow that cannot be duplicated or achieved with any kind of makeup!
When you are twenty years old you are helped out by Mother Nature, as the hormones of your body are helping you to blossom and enter your years of peak physical well-being. However, this help from Nature is not indefinite and also must be supported by a proper way of life.
If you practice the outer aspects of yoga (postures, diet, fasting, hygiene) then you will be able to make the most of what God has given to you in the way of a physical body. If you practice the inner aspect of yoga (meditation and balanced conduct) you will bring forth an inner effulgence and beauty that will remain with you long after you physical body begins to wind-down.
Simple Ways For Women To Be Young And Fit
Yoga
In recent past yoga has become one of the favourite activities amongst people all over the world to keep themselves fit. Doing yoga regularly and under a good teacher helps in delaying the aging process as well as keeps the body working in a perfect way.
Meditation
The importance of meditation has been highly looked down upon but it is a very effective way of improving your overall life. It gives a sense of calmness in your mind, balances your nervous system and helps one in knowing his body better.
Eating Habits
These days people have become so busy that they neglect their diet and just munch food to satisfy their hunger which is one reason for growing health problems amongst people. As far as possible try to eat home cooked food and avoid junk food which can cause number of irreparable diseases.
Avoid Depression
It is one of the most common causes of fast aging so try to avoid it by taking adequate sleep, freeing your mind from problems and make and effort to stay happy.
Drop Harmful Habits
If you are into smoking and consumption of alcohol, try to get out of these habits as they not only make you age faster but can make you prone to cancer as is evident from a recent report that claims that 85% patients of cancer are smokers.
So looking at all the above steps it is quite evident that introducing small changes in our daily lifestyle can pay rich dividends in the long run.
For example if you are not depressed and in a healthy state of mind you are bound to give a better performance in office which can even lead to getting promoted to a higher post and a fully fit and healthy body will go a long way in enhancing your sexual life which in turn will help in making your relationships stronger and love will automatically blossom.
Male Enhancement Exercises For a Powerful Sex Drive and Natural Arousal
Kundalini Yoga is the most powerful discipline of yoga known to promote sexual energy. It is a form of yoga designed to stimulate energy from the base of your spine. Hence, the reference to a popular culture term many have heard "Raising your Kundalini." Kundalini is a reference to the base chakra according to Tantrism it is called "Muladhara" a Sanskrit word meaning "root place."
It is associated with qualities of sexual organs, the color red, psycho-spiritual, psychic and physical longing. It actually lies in the perineum area of your body; females between the clitoris and the vagina, males between the testicles and rectum.
The fundamental energy source of kundalini occurs with the mind. It is a union of masculine and feminine powers that create strong energetic feelings of love and affection. Think about this for a moment, the Kundalini is coiled energy that resembles a snake when stimulated it rises up the bone of your spine from your sexual organs creating strong feelings of love in your mind. How could you not like this yoga?
Real Kundalini Yoga is a serious practice that incorporates classic breath, mantra chanting, and poses to awaken this energy of unity for spiritual transformation It is a difficult discipline to master and is designed for more committed persons patient enough to experience the benefits of this technique.
A good understanding of your spinal cord with its intricate tissue and nerves as well as the central nervous system will help eliminate confusion during your initial learning process.
Since ancient times yogis and holy men would use this sexual charged yoga to maintain vitality and energy. I am going to share a few powerful exercises to increase your sexual potency and remove any fears of erectile dysfunction with stronger more intense energy. These poses are designed to help the sexual systems of men but they are also very good for females especially when used for spiritual transformation.
Remember to not over do these the first few times you practice them. Be sure to consult a physician as with any physical activity or if you are new to yoga exercise. It is important to oxygenate the body with these poses so be sure to practice proper breathing techniques start with something similar to the fire breath of pranyama yoga. As you continue the series change up your breath by altering with deep long and normal exercise breaths for the greatest affect.
Get ready to be tone, balance your chakra, increase your sexual energy and have a stronger, harder sex drive with these 9 yoga poses designed to help men have better sex.
Sexual Health Poses for Men:
1. Sat Kriya: Vibrate your sexual energy
2. Bridge Pose: Increase your sexual circulation
3. Butterfly Pose: Stretch your sexual energy grid.
4. Cobra Pose: Heal your Sex Chakra.
5. Plough Pose: Improve your entire sexual system
6. Forward Stretch Pose: Heal your nervous system.
7. Frog Pose: Work your heart out.
8. Chair Pose: Increase your sexual energy and power.
9. Corpse Pose: Relax your mind and body.
Most ideal Way To Tighten A Loose Vagina - The Secret To Making Your Vagina Tighter And Stronger
A loose vagina often occurs after a woman gives birth. The process of delivering a baby stretches a vagina to a great degree, making the pelvic muscles relax leading to loose vagina muscles. The downside is a loose vagina affects sexual satisfaction and decreases the urge to have sex.
A loose vagina is characterized by the vagina emitting a lot of odor, non-closure of vagina during non-aroused state, inability for the vagina to grip the index finger, ability to insert 3 or more fingers into the vagina with no resistance, inability to reach orgasm effectively, inability to provide proper stimulation to your partner, and the requirement for insertion of a larger object to attain sexual stimulation.
Certain benefits of tightening the vagina are: it restores vaginal suppleness, restores vaginal lubrication, restores the strength of vaginal muscles, helps the female overcome inferiority complex, and offers the ability to achieve orgasm during intercourse.
Proper exercises and yoga are the most effective ways to tighten the vaginal muscles. Such exercises are related to the expansion and contraction of vaginal muscles, which will lead to the tightening of the vagina. A common exercise for strengthening and toning vaginal muscles is taking a deep breath and contracting the vagina. Hold on for a few seconds then exhale, releasing the vaginal muscles. Practice this exercise at least 10 counts a day
Lotions and creams made of natural herbs are available and also help in the vagina tightening process. These are proven to be effective and safe in bringing the vagina to its original shape.
Particularly, the best features of such herbal products include: overcoming the problem of vaginal dryness as natural products have estrogen to help restore lubrication, restoring the vagina's suppleness, decreasing excessive mucus, protecting against microbial pathogens, enhancing the vaginal secretion and contracting of vaginal channels.
Other benefits of natural products include contracting the vaginal wall to enhance the pleasure. Such products' anti-inflammatory effects prevent unwanted swelling and unpleasant odor.
When you use these products, you can see results in 30 minutes and cause stimulation of the G-sport and contraction of the vagina. These products are especially effective on the "Bartholon" glands that release estrogen. This causes lubrication and overcomes the problem of vaginal dryness.
An example of such an herbal product is Pueraria mirifica, which works effectively on the problem of vaginal dryness. Vaginal dryness causes sensitiveness, itching, tenderness, irritation, general discomfort and inflammation. Pueraria has phytoestrogen, which helps in duplicating a woman's natural moisture.
Erotic Yoga and Exploring Its Many Sexual Facets For Improved Sex and Masturbation in males & females
There are as many forms of Yoga out today as there are cities in the world. Some are based more on traditional texts and teachings that have been around for thousands of years, while others are "new age" inventions that pull from the traditional teachings and mix them with more modern philosophies of thought and exercise.
However, the concept of sex and Yoga being a newly-created concept is hardly true. Sex and Yoga have a long and closely-connected history. For example, some forms of Tantric Yoga have developed specific usage of sex for development of the spirit and for an escape (liberation) from psychologically-common human borders. These higher-states of release are obtained via the sexual act and exploiting its energy for use as a means of spiritual evolution and escape.
Many Yoga postures and practices also deal with methods that enhance the sexual system in the male or female; and also act as an enhancer when such energies have been developed and are employed with a partner (thus making the energy "whole" or more potent). It is not uncommon for people to use Yoga as a method to strengthen their sexual systems, to enjoy more powerful and elated orgasms, and even to aid in helping with impotence, increasing stamina, and erectile dysfunction.
Many Yoga poses are also studied and utilized for varying sexual positions. Many of these positions are to make the sexual act more comfortable for either or both partners. Some are utilized for their angularity of penetration; meaning that they allow entrance to the vagina by the penis in ways that are more stimulating (for one or both partners) and are unavailable to the non-Yoga practitioner. Just a quick glance at the sexual positions in the Kama Sutra will clearly show positions that are much easier obtained when one has a background in Yoga.
The increased flexibility that Yoga offers, certainly adds to the spectrum of different positions that are clearly not possible without having studied and practised this art, science, and philosophy. One extended possibility of increased flexibility is that autosexuality may be finally realized. Whether it is autocunnilingus (women orally stimulating their own vulva) or autofellatio (men orally stimulating their own penises). Ancient statues in India clearly point that this was a form of sexuality that was practiced and realized in its day. Many other ancient cultures have also left behind clues and relics that point to this form of sexuality.
Special Therapeutic Yoga for Heart Health
The modern lifestyle is often far from healthy. From the foods we eat, to the activities we take part in, many people eventually suffer from a heart-related illness. Luckily, the yoga trend is here to help.
Yoga And Heart Health
Yoga focuses on flexibility, breathing and heart rate. All of these things relate to heart health. The light exercise and stretching of a yoga routine have been known to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of developing a cardiovascular disease. These activities exercise and strengthen the heart, lowering the chance of a heart attack in patients with existing heart problems.
The Therapeutic Benefits Of Yoga
Patients, who suffer from a heart attack, will benefit greatly from yoga. Surgery helps in an immediate sense, but people with cardiovascular diseases must change their lifestyle if they expect to get better. Heart attack patients, who practice a regular yoga routine, are far less likely to experience another heart attack or develop any other heart problems. This is because yoga strengthens the heart and promotes physical fitness.
Practicing yoga and staying fit helps to lower cholesterol and balance blood sugar levels. There is no better preventative care when it comes to cardiovascular health. Yoga can be practiced through many levels of intensity. The young and the elderly, alike, can find a routine that works for them. A yoga instructor focuses on what individuals need. Patience is a major part of yoga, so there is no pressure to push yourself farther than you are willing to go.
Yoga Causes Change
The human body is a complex organism. Every little detail has an impact. Cardiovascular diseases are often cause by years of inactivity and poor dietary choices. Yoga is a great way for inactive people to gradually train their bodies and minds at a reasonable pace. Yoga reduces stress, which lowers blood pressure and helps patients to relax and stay focused. Try a yoga routine today and find out first hand how simple it can be to take control of your health.
Yoga Today for Heart Health
In the world today, there is little question as to why there is such a high prominence of heart problems in adults, and in children and teenagers as well. More individuals than ever are reporting a high level of stress, increased work hours, and significantly decreased leisure time. All of this is a great burden on even the hardiest individual, and the heart is the organ that suffers the most during times of high stress. The long-term effects on the heart can be detrimental. Preventing heart disease is absolutely easier than treating it, and many people are unaware of one of the easiest methods available to keep their hearts safe.
The Numbers Don't Lie
The number of people, who suffer heart attacks each year, in the United States alone, is disquieting. A statement released by the American Heart Association indicates that there are a recorded 1.5 million heart attacks in the United States each year; and this is not a completely accurate indicator, as many small heart attacks remain undiagnosed and, as a result, are not reported. This number is best used as a base reference, because this number includes all reported heart attacks, whether they are fatal or mild. Obtaining a statistic on the number of individual Americans who suffered heart attacks within the span of a year would be difficult, if not impossible.
Where Does Yoga Fit?
Yoga provides a significant improvement to heart health with regular practice. One of the main benefits of yoga is improved circulation, and circulation issues are responsible for the majority of heart attacks. There is decreased blood pressure and cholesterol, increased oxygen flow to the organs and tissues, and improved vessel health and elasticity. The decrease in stress levels, that is associated with yoga, will also greatly improve heart health. For these reasons and more, therapeutic yoga can be used to preserve, or improve, heart health in both people who have and have not had a heart attack.
Using therapeutic yoga poses involves primarily those that open the chest and shoulders. These poses are usually those that are standing or bending, and they should be held for extended periods of time with slow, deep breathing to allow for more oxygen intake. Standing and bending poses also help tone cardiac muscle. The mountain pose, the tree pose, and the cat stretch pose can be used therapeutically to greatly benefit circulation and help to prevent the onset or further development of heart disease.
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