Guest guest Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 YOGA FOR WEIGHT LOSS PRESENTED BY YOGACHARYA Dr ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI Ananda Ashram at ICYER, Pondicherry, India. www.icyer.com Obesity is a public health problem and is a major risk factor for numerous conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and osteoarthritis. Obesity occurs as the result of imbalance between the food energy intake and the energy expenditure of the body. Yoga helps to reduce weight though the adoption of a healthy life style that includes aspects of dietary control along with the various Yoga techniques that are designed to burn up the excess calories and redistribute body fat in a healthy manner. Yoga also helps correct the numerous psychological conditions that may be causing the excessive weight gain such as depression. This presentation deals with Surya Namaskar, an important Yogic practice for the neuro-endocrine system along with the important Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas and relaxation practices that can help reduce appetite, improve digestion, speed up metabolism and produce psychosomatic relaxation. SECTION 1: JATTIS – BASIC WARMING UP PRACTICES Practices done from standing, sitting and lying down positions SECTION 2: ARUNA SURYA NAMASKAR: THE SUN SALUTATION SECTION 3: PRACTICES DONE FROM STANDING: Hastha Kona Kriya, Trikona Asana, Uddiyana Bandha and Agnisara Kriya SECTION 4: PRACTICES DONE FROM SITTING: Vajra Asana, Danda Kriya, Vakra Asana, Ardha Matsyendra Asana, Ushtra Asana and Paschimottana Asana SECTION 5: PRACTICES DONE FROM LYING DOWN: Pavan Mukta Kriya, Eka Pada Uttanpada Asana, Dwi Pada Uttanpada Asana, Shirasa Uttana Asana, Jatara Parivritta Asana, Nava Asana, Bhujanga Asana and Dhanur Asana, SECTION 6: TOPSY TURVY PRACTICES: Sarvanga Asana, Janu Sirasa in Sarvanga Asana and Hala Asana SECTION 7: PRANAYAMAS FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION: Surya Nadi Pranayama, Kukkriya Pranayama, Sheetali Pranayama and Kavi Pranayama SECTION 8: YOGIC Relaxation: Kaya Kriya SECTION 9: YOGA SCHEDULES FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91-413 -2241561 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities.com/yognat2001/ananda Get the free toolbar and rest assured with the added security of spyware protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Pranams to you Anandaji for your new work on weight lose DVD it looks top notch. Yogacharya Yogendra. -- In , " Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Bhavanani " <yognat2001 wrote: > > YOGA FOR WEIGHT LOSS > PRESENTED BY > > YOGACHARYA > Dr ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI > Ananda Ashram at ICYER, Pondicherry, India. www.icyer.com > > > Obesity is a public health problem and is a major risk factor for numerous conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and osteoarthritis. Obesity occurs as the result of imbalance between the food energy intake and the energy expenditure of the body. Yoga helps to reduce weight though the adoption of a healthy life style that includes aspects of dietary control along with the various Yoga techniques that are designed to burn up the excess calories and redistribute body fat in a healthy manner. Yoga also helps correct the numerous psychological conditions that may be causing the excessive weight gain such as depression. This presentation deals with Surya Namaskar, an important Yogic practice for the neuro-endocrine system along with the important Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas and relaxation practices that can help reduce appetite, improve digestion, speed up metabolism and produce psychosomatic relaxation. > > SECTION 1: JATTIS – BASIC WARMING UP PRACTICES > Practices done from standing, sitting and lying down positions > SECTION 2: ARUNA SURYA NAMASKAR: THE SUN SALUTATION > SECTION 3: PRACTICES DONE FROM STANDING: Hastha Kona Kriya, Trikona Asana, Uddiyana Bandha and Agnisara Kriya > SECTION 4: PRACTICES DONE FROM SITTING: Vajra Asana, Danda Kriya, Vakra Asana, Ardha Matsyendra Asana, Ushtra Asana and Paschimottana Asana > SECTION 5: PRACTICES DONE FROM LYING DOWN: Pavan Mukta Kriya, Eka Pada Uttanpada Asana, Dwi Pada Uttanpada Asana, Shirasa Uttana Asana, Jatara Parivritta Asana, Nava Asana, Bhujanga Asana and Dhanur Asana, > SECTION 6: TOPSY TURVY PRACTICES: Sarvanga Asana, Janu Sirasa in Sarvanga Asana and Hala Asana > SECTION 7: PRANAYAMAS FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION: Surya Nadi Pranayama, Kukkriya Pranayama, Sheetali Pranayama and Kavi Pranayama > SECTION 8: YOGIC Relaxation: Kaya Kriya > SECTION 9: YOGA SCHEDULES FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani > Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER > Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association > 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 > Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91-413 -2241561 > Website: www.icyer.com > www.geocities.com/yognat2001/ananda > > > > > > > > > Get the free toolbar and rest assured with the added security of spyware protection. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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