“Yoga is a symbol of the universal aspiration for health and well-being.”-PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said Yoga is a symbol of the universal aspiration for health and well-being.
Modi’s quotes on Yoga are getting popular on social media and mainstream media at the time of celebrating the International Yoga Day on June 21.
The PM’s other popular quotes on Yoga are:
“Yoga reflects universal the shared global desire for balance between human and Mother Nature.”
“Across the world,there are moving stories of transformed lives and rekindled hopes due to Yoga.”
“Yoga is now a global heritage; world is embracing traditional Indian medicine with great enthusiasm.”
“On June 21,more than a million people in 192 countries come together to celebrate first international Yoga Day.”
Children of Silver Hills CMI Public School taking rehearsal ahead of International Yoga Day celebrations .
Photos:T.Mohandas
Yoga tips
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How to practice Yoga ?
Yoga tips from experts
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Ohm ohmohm
Sahana vavathu, sahanou Bhunaktu
Sahaveeryam karavavahai
tejaswinaa Vadhitamastu
ma…Vidvishavahai
Om shanthi… shanthi…. Shanthi hi
Meaning—Let us be together, Let us eat together, Let us produce the energy together, Let there be no
limit to our energies, let there be no ill feeling among us, om, peace, peace, peace
( compering)
Steps: sit in Padmasana, keep the hands in Chin mudra ( hold the thumb and index finger together
without exerting any pressure, keep the three extended fingers as straight as possible, hands can be
placed on the thighs facing upward)
keep the spine erect and your neck and head straight
eyes should be closed
relax the muscles of the body
1. NadiShudhi Pranayama: means the purification of the invisible energy channels and helps to
improve the overall physical and mental health of a person This breathing exercise controls
and balances the breath, gives energy, refreshment, clears mind and enriches the soul.
Steps: keep the left hand in chin mudra and with the right thumb close the right nostril and inhale
through the left nostril. Take as much as air from out and fill your lungs with fresh air and gently close
the left nostril with ring finger and breath out through the right.
Inhale through the right nostril by closing the left with ring finger and release the breath through the
left. Continue the breathing and complete 3 cycles.
2. Bhastrika: Among several benefits, bhastrika increases the oxygen content in the blood. It
removes blockages in the nose and chest, removes inflammation of the throat and
improves appetite.
steps: be seated in Padmasana
inhale forcefully through both nostrils
make sure you fill your lungs with air, as much as possible
once you inhale fully, exhale with great force making a hissing sound
repeat this Asana thrice.
Here it is better to give them repeat instruction, rather than asking them to repeat it thrice.
3. Bhramari : calms the nerves and reduces tension, anxiety, anger and frustrations.
Bhramari also gives you a good voice. the exhalation in this pranayama resembles the typical
humming sound of a bee
Steps: sit up straight with your eyes closed. Keep a gentle smile on your face.
place the index fingers inside your ears
take a deep breath in and as you breath out make a loud humming sound like a bee
Breath in again and continue the same pattern for 3 times (same as earlier)
“keep your eyes closed for sometime and observe the sensation in the brain and calmness with in.”
Open your eyes
For the next Asanas you have to rise from your sitting position. Listen to the instructions that follow and
do accordingly.
4. ParsvaTrikonasana: The pose is known to benefit the lower half of the body, building
strength, especially in the legs and the feet. It can also improve flexibility in both the
lower and the upper halves of the body.
Steps: keep the position.
Ok, you can fill this tomorrow. (your sms refers)
5. Veerabhadrasana: This pose strengthens and tones the arms, legs and lower back,
improves balance in the body, helps increase stamina
steps: Take the position and turn towards the left
Keep the left leg back and stretch it as much as possible and bend your right knee
Stretch your arms and touch the palm together (please make this clearer)
Bend your head back, eyes to face the hands
Repeat this Asana for 3 times (same as earlier)
6. Utkadasan: Utkadasana strengthens the thighs, butt, hips, mid and low back and increases
flexibility throughout the spine. It also tones the internal organs, including the kidneys
and digestive organs.
steps: stand erect with your feet slightly apart
Stretch your hands and keep it parallel to the ground with palms facing downward
Bend the knees and gently push the pelvis down as if you are sitting in an imaginary chair
Repeat the same thrice (same as earlier)
Now again in Padmasana. Close your eyes for a few seconds and feel the calmness within you.
courtesy: Silver Hills CMI Public School
Yoga tips:Anil Kumar and Kavitha Satheesh,well-known Yoga practitioners.
