From Burnout To Bliss
When the many facets of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health are in top shape, there is holistic well-being. Our physical health makes sure we stay active. This has a direct effect on our productivity and agility. Both meditation and pranayama improve our life energy. This affects our ability to concentrate and focus and promotes mental clarity. Our entire being is cared for by the age-old, holy science of yoga. With constant high energy levels, we have the ability to radiate happiness and can easily handle any difficulties.
Asanas – Physical Well-being
Start with Sukshma Vyayam or subtle exercises. These involves warming up the joints by rotating the neck, arms, wrists, hips, and ankles. Walk around briskly for a few minutes while stretching and moving your muscles. This will protect you from practice-related injuries and get your body ready for a practise. These basic asanas are suitable for holding for up to a minute each.
· Hastha Uthanasana
· Dhanurasana – Bow Pose
· Urdvamukha Svanasana – Upward Dog Pose
· Veera Bhadrasana – Warrior Pose
· Sarvangasana – Shoulder stand
Meditation - Emotional & Mental Well-being
Swaas Dhyan
Formation
· Sit in Sukhasana, Ardha Padmasana or Padmasana
· Place your palms facing up (Prapthi Mudra)
· Straighten your back and close your eyes
· Focus on your inhale and exhale.
Gradually, keep your awareness to your breathing until you reach a point where your complete focus is on your inhalation and exhalation with your mind almost completely devoid of thoughts.
Disha/direction: Face towards East
Benefits
· Reduces stress
· You will experience calmness
· Clears your mind of unwanted thoughts
Pranayama - Emotional & Mental Well-being
Method:
· Sit in Sukhasana, Ardha Padmasana, Vajrasana or Poorna Padmasana.
· Keep your back straight, shoulders relaxed and close your eyes to focus on your breath.
· Place your palms on your knees facing upward (in Prapthi Mudra)
Kapal Bhati
Method
· Inhale normally and focus on exhaling with a short, rhythmic and forceful breath
· Inhalation should happen automatically
Surya Namaskar:
Step to perform the Surya Namaskar
1. Pranam Asana (The Prayer Pose)
2: Hastha Utanasana (Raised Arm Pose)
3: Padahastasana (Standing Forward Bend)
4: Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose)
5: Santholanasana (Plank Pose)
6: Ashtanga Namaskar Asana (Eight Limbed Salutation)
7: Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
8: Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog Pose)
9: Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose)
10: Padahastasana (Standing Forward Bend)
11: Hastha Uthanasana
12: Pranam Asana
Repeat the 12 steps to the other side to make one complete cycle
Chanting of Prayers & Sutras - Spiritual Well-being
Prayers and sutras that were used by spiritual Masters and Siddhas from the Himalayan tradition have now been made available to all people. They have the ability to alter how our energy exists.
Let yoga aid in your overall development and progress. Asanas are a means to improve physical fitness, pranayama and meditation improve our emotional and mental health, and mantra chanting, for example, has a significant positive effect on our spiritual health. Your well-being depends on your strength. There must be strength in your body, strength in your head, and strength in your soul when you show enthusiasm and optimism. Consider them to be indications of health. Use these numerous strategies to bring about your transformation to bliss.
