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AEROBIC EXERCISES

1.    NAMAZ
2. YOGA

 The benefits of Namaz are as follows:
1. Namaz is an exercise that reduces cholesterol in the body that causes heart failures, strokes, diabetes and many other ailments.
2. Namaz is an exercise that prevents indigestion.
3. In Namaz the part of takbir increases the flow of blood towards torso.
4. In tashah’hud provides a form of relaxation to our entire body and releases tension.
5. In sajda when you touch your fore head on the ground increases fresh supply of blood to our brain.
6. Holy Prophet said, “There is an organ in the body, when it is healthy, the whole body is healthy, and when this is sick, the entire body becomes sick”. It is the heart. Namaz gives exercise to the heart and makes one healthy.
7. Namaz has many orthopaedic benefits for all Muslims. Namaz is a perfect exercise to protect the body from Bacteria and viruses’. It prevents the body forms the diseases like arthritis, painful joints and paralysis.

Unfortunately, in modern times, there is a growing tendency to perform Namaz as a formal routine, without trying to understand its inherent principles for intellectual development which lead to all-round physical fitness, mental peace and spiritual bliss. As a result many of its innumerable benefits are lost and there is an inclination to consider Namaz as a relic of ancient and outdated ideology. It may be confidently said that such a trend is not only harmful to the individual but also to society as a whole to which we are duty bound. A decade of long, regular and constructive study of Namaz and close acquaintance with yogic exercises of Indian traditions, about which much work is being carried out here and in Western countries, go to prove that Namaz is not a relic at all but rather it is a boon with innumerable gains.

Viewed on a synthetic basis, man is nothing more than a machine with motor or sets of motors equipped with batteries. As every mechanic knows, the batteries and machines are required to be recharged and lubricated from time to time. A close study will reveal that the timings of prayers have been fixed after assessing the periods when the body, mind and soul are in a most receptive condition and rquire servicing and recharging. The regular day to day rhythmic offerign of Namaz replenishes the important tissues of the human body and provides extra power for action to dedicate ourselves towards achieving higher values and the real objective expected of life and creation with the blessing of The Almighty.

In China, many ailments are treated through ‘acupuncture' method. The theory behind this treatment is based on the principle that the human body carries current and that the thumb of the right foot is its starting point. This current can be focused in various parts of the body at changing intervals of time during the 24 hours. Any impartial observer will find that the timings of Namaz are also so scientifically devised that it is also kept on changing in accordance with the sunrise and sunset allowing movements of various parts of the body at certain timings. Incidentally or otherwise, the principle employed in the theory of passing of current through the body and its significance is well manifested in Namaz.

In every Rakaat there are seven postures, which are the most creative ones and contains the Yogasanas in a nutshell. In short, these seven movements if performed Precisely and Diligently as described in the religious code (Itteba-e-Rasool), tone up each and every limb and systematically regularise and tone up all the systems of the human factory. Thus, Namaz performed even without knowledge and consideration of its inherent benefits, reacts in its own way towards betterment of human life as a whole.

In fact offering Namaz is sub-consciously performing the exercise of Yoga. The performance of the series of seven* different standardised postures as detailed hereunder make one Rakaat, and in every 24 hours, 17 obligatory Rakaats are to be performed. Thus the total number of seven postures repeated 17 times comes to 119 as the following tabulation* reveals:
Postures Total Postures
Daily 119 x 30 days = 3,570 monthly
Monthly 3570 x 12 months = 42,840 yearly
Yearly 42,840 x 40 years = 17,13,600
average life time.

In conclusion, if a Namaz performs in his average lifetime all the 17,13,600 postures (Arkans) strictly and according to the religious code from the age of ten years, obviously no disease can strike him. The entire nervous system is revitalised and purified in such a way that neither ill-feelings nor unhealthy thoughts can occupy the mind of the Namaz

Physiological Benefits of Yoga

• Stable autonomic nervous system equilibrium
• Pulse rate decreases
• Respiratory rate decreases
• Blood Pressure decreases (of special significance for hypo reactors)
• Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) increases
• EEG - alpha waves increase (theta, delta, and beta waves also increase during various stages of meditation)
• EMG activity decreases
• Cardiovascular efficiency increases
• Respiratory efficiency increases
• Gastrointestinal function normalizes
• Endocrine function normalizes
• Excretory functions improve
• Musculoskeletal flexibility and joint range of motion increase
• Breath-holding time increases
• Joint range of motion increase
• Grip strength increases
• Eye-hand coordination improves
• Dexterity skills improve
• Reaction time improves
• Posture improves
• Strength and resiliency increase
• Endurance increases
• Energy level increases
• Weight normalizes
• Sleep improves
• Immunity increases
• Pain decreases
• Steadiness improves
• Depth perception improves
• Balance improves
• Integrated functioning of body parts improves

Psychological Benefits of Yoga

• Somatic and kinaesthetic awareness increase
• Mood improves and subjective well-being increases
• Self-acceptance and self-actualization increase
• Social adjustment increases
• Anxiety and Depression decrease
• Hostility decreases
• Concentration improves
• Memory improves
• Attention improves
• Learning efficiency improves
• Mood improves
• Self-actualization increase
• Social skills increases
• Well-being increases
• Somatic and kinaesthetic awareness increase
• Self-acceptance increase
• Attention improves
• Concentration improves
• Memory improves
• Learning efficiency improves
• Symbol coding improves
• Depth perception improves
• Flicker fusion frequency improves

Biochemical Benefits of Yoga

• Glucose decreases
• Sodium decreases
• Total cholesterol decreases
• Triglycerides decrease
• HDL cholesterol increases
• LDL cholesterol decreases
• VLDL cholesterol decreases
• Cholinesterase increases
• Catecholamine's decrease
• ATPase increases
• Haematocrit increases
• Haemoglobin increases
• Lymphocyte count increases
• Total white blood cell count decreases
• Thyroxin increases
• Vitamin C increases
• Total serum protein increases

Stress and trauma have an amazing negative effect on a person’s body. Stress can cause the soft tissue of the body to contract and harden in order to protect itself. When the body becomes over-stressed or traumatized through physical or mental injury, it will naturally try to limit its mobility so that no further damage is done. As a result, it begins to become rigid over time. As a person ages, the body gradually becomes stiffer and less agile.

However, pain and trauma are not always physical. Emotional stress also causes the body, mind, and the soul to narrow and compress. As a person continues to age, both physical and emotional stresses create the same constricting effect. This can bring new meaning to the term “heartache” or “pain in my side” or simply a feeling of uneasiness that is difficult to pinpoint the exact location.

For example, when a person’s mind, soul, and body become restricted, the body slowly becomes unhealthy and cannot sufficiently flow nutrients, oxygen or even a sense of calmness. As a result, the body and mind have to work harder in order to compensate and this can lead to illness, uneasiness, listlessness, fatigue, and even depression and anger. An individualized Yoga practice helps in reducing stiffness in the body, improving the circulation, and opening the mind to new ways of coping with difficulties.

We all know what it’s like to feel stress, especially with the way the housing market is going; and the gas prices rising; and the national income falling; etc. It is not unlikely to feel stress, anxiety, constant worries, nervous tension, and apprehension. If we are not able to find an outlet for these issues, our entire system is eventually affected. Most likely, the immune system is one of the first to be affected. In extreme cases, this unreleased pressure can build up over time and possibly lead to diseases like cancer.

However, practicing Asanas (postures) and pranayamas (control of the subtle life forces, often by means of special modes of breathing) can help protect the health and endurance of the mind, body, and soul. Yoga actually helps restore one’s being to where it is meant to be… in balance. Practicing Asanas and pranayamas will help clean the internal organs by removing the toxins in the body. In fact, when a person does Asanas, Pranayama, Bandhas (yoga locks that hold in prana, the life force), and Mudras (gestures or hand positions), not only does his or her blood circulation improve, but his or her lung capacity improves to help eliminate disease and unease in the mind and body.

Maybe this is why in ancient times, people believed that yogis could “live forever”. Stretching the mind and body does help the cells to grow and thrive. Also, proper alignment of postures helps keep the muscles in the correct position for each Asana. Consequently, the muscles do not get worn out and are therefore taught to stay fit throughout life. Perhaps this is why so many yogis do appear several years younger than they are. Maybe we’re on to something here. Is it possible that practicing Yoga is the new alternative to plastic surgery? Actually, plastic surgery and Yoga practice should not be compared. Yoga is more than a surface transformation, it is also an inner makeover. Yoga is a revolution of the mind, body, and spirit.

Yoga is also related to mental health. It is proven that a person who practices Yoga will go through incredible transformations that have a profound positive effect on his or her mental health. Some people who practice Yoga will experience a decline in anxiety, tension, and worries. Practicing Meditation, Asanas, and breathing exercises on a regular basis will help increase flexibility and ease the mind. Yoga helps free the mind from mental turbulence and racing thoughts that can make us feel a little crazy at times.

Yoga also balances the mind and reduces apprehension, anger, and uncertainty. However, it’s not that the thoughts, disappointment or doubt disappear, it’s that we learn to become less attached to the uncertainty of life and be present and live for today, this moment. Yoga is known to withhold the mysterious ability to breathe life into one’s awareness of the world around them. Yoga has the ability to change negative thought patterns and increase a person’s motivation. Yoga provides a feeling of well-being and aliveness.

According to a research from Yale University School of Medicine (2005), results show that people who practice Yoga and Meditation at least three times a week may reduce their blood pressure, pulse, and their risk of heart disease. Moreover, Yoga improves heart health in both healthy individuals and those with diagnosed heart disease, says Satish Sivasankaran, MD, who conducted the study while training at Yale.

He goes on to say that volunteers taking a six-week Yoga-Meditation program improved blood vessel function by 17% and the study participants who had heart disease had close to a 70% improvement.

Yoga has been around for thousands of years and much research has been done in order to establish the health benefits of Yoga such as advancements in physiological and psychological health. One of the primary beliefs that Yoga practitioners share is that the mind and body are a unified arrangement. This construction of the mind and body will create synchronization and it will repair itself when placed in a well-balanced atmosphere.

Extended Yoga practices can help pulse rate, respiratory and blood pressure, increase immunity to disease, improve heart effectiveness, and help calm the nervous system. Yoga practice has also been known to regulate gastrointestinal functions, normalize endocrine function, increase joint range of motion, increase endurance, improve energy, develop eye-hand coordination, improve sleep, and the list goes on.

The studies of psychological benefits suggest that Yoga can develop one’s self-awareness, self-acceptance, well-being, as well as improve focus, memory, emotions, cognitive ability, etc.

Another fascinating feature about Yoga is its ability to work all the internal organs and glands by massaging the organs during certain Asana. Certain time proven techniques aid in the detoxification of the body. For example, in stretching the muscles and performing a thorough massage, Yoga ensures the best flow of blood and fluids that your body needs. As a result, toxins are removed from the body. However, the most advantageous health benefits provided by Yoga are the balance and union of mind, body, and soul. 

Dr. David Neiman of Appalachian State University adds another layer to this, saying that after 90 minutes of high exertion- like long distance running- our defences instead go down, opening us up to sickness for up to 24 hours following exercising. So the key here is not to wear yourself out and inhibit your body's defences.

Yoga is a great option for reaping these benefits, since each person practices to his or her own ability so as not to be hard on the body. The meditative aspect of practice serves as a one-two punch by helping to manage stress, which we know only impedes the immune system further. In addition to lowering stress levels, yoga has been lauded for centuries for improving strength, posture, flexibility, concentration, heart and lung health, and so much more.

The implications of the study are that one is exercising for at least 20 minutes on each of those 5 days, so whether you can attend an hour class or practice at home for only a half hour, most of us can certainly find the time. Even 15 minutes at the beginning and end of a busy day is great. Alternating days of yoga and cardio is also a great option to vary your routine, and in return, your fitness benefits.

Where else besides yoga class can you go to stay in shape, flu-free, and sane this holiday season? There's nowhere better. 

 

 

 

 

 

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TIPS FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY

1. EXCERCISE
2. GOOD DIET
3.      PROPER REST
4.   CLEANNESS
5.       NO SMOKING