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Overweight   is having extra body weight from muscle, bone, fat, and water. Obesity  is having a high amount of extra body fat. Risks of Overweight and Obesity It affects brain functionality. Obese people’s brains need to work harder than those of normal people to achieve the same results. They are poor in memory and can’t make decisions clearly. And other risks of overweight and obese people are High Blood Pressure (Hypertension). Type 2 Diabetes. Heart Attacks. Sleep apnea and breathing problems. →  Sleep apnea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Gallbladder disease. It Decreases your testosterone levels. →  How Being Fat Makes You Stupid Laziness. Depression, Anxiety, and Other Mental Disorders. Many types of cancer.  https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/obesity/obesity-fact-sheet#what-is-known-about-the-relationship-between-obesity-and-cancer- How to Find you are Overweight Or Obese? Body mass index (BMI) is useful to measure overweight...

You can go for about 4 days without water and about 25 days without food. But you can only go for 6-7 days without sleep. Sleep is as important as food and water. Sleep is a prescription for rejuvenating your mind and body. Benefits of Better Sleep It helps to improve your sex life. It helps increase your energy reserves and gives you more vitality. It can help you lose weight. Sleep highly influences your cognitive performance (improves memory). Sleep affects every organ system and every disease state. Sleep is healing physically, emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually. Good Sleep has multiple positive effects on the mind and body, including weight loss, happiness, and cognitive performance Sleep Deprivation Symptoms of a sleep problem include waking frequently at night, restlessness, waking up too early, and even snoring. A lot of people regularly suffer from sleep problems. Sleep problems compromise not only your daily activities but also your sex life, Sleep quality is more im...

  In a study of  Kaiser Permanente patients  in Northern California, middle-aged people with excess visceral fat — more commonly known as  belly fat  — were nearly three times more likely to develop  dementia  three decades later than those with the least abdominal fat. The deeper belly fat — the visceral fat that accumulates around abdominal organs — is metabolically active and has been strongly linked to a host of serious disease risks, including  heart disease, cancer, and dementia. Doctors theorize that this  fat may release toxins  associated with atherosclerosis or  the buildup of plaque in the brain  that is frequently present in those afflicted with  Alzheimer’s . The study defined people who were 30 pounds or more overweight and who had developed  belly fat in their 40’s  were 3.6 times more likely to develop dementia. They reported that the risk for men with belly fat goes up when their waist exceeds 40...

  According to Bhagavadgita, there are three gunas in every human being and they are dependent on the food we eat. Sattva Guna (Purity) Rajo Guna (Activity) Tamo Guna (Darkness, Destruction) Sattva Guna (Purity) :- It will enhance the clarity of the mind and also the knowledge system. Foods that are Sattvic Whole grains, raw honey, sprouts, seeds, nuts, legumes, butter & milk, fruits, vegetables, etc…, Rajo Guna (Activity) :- It will create more confusion, negativity, aggression, passion, ambition, and envy of others’ success. Foods that are Rajasic Chocolate, salt, eggs, fish, tea & coffee, sharp spices, etc…, Tamo Guna (Darkness, Destruction) :- Causes Irritation, more depression in mind, sleep, laziness, hatred, anger, resentment, violence, and doubt. Foods that are Tamasic meat, alcohol, canned foods, leftover foods, etc… Thanks for Reading.

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  Shatkarmas , also known as the six cleansing actions, are purification practices in Hatha Yoga. The Shatkarmas are designed to purify the body and mind, preparing practitioners for higher states of awareness and spiritual practices. It’s important to note that while  Trataka  is one of the  Shatkarmas , the broader category includes practices like  Neti (nasal cleansing) ,  Dhauti (cleansing of the digestive tract) ,  Nauli (abdominal massage) ,  Basti (colon cleansing) , and  Kapalabhati (breath purification) . Each of these practices plays a role in purifying different aspects of the body, contributing to overall health and well-being in the yogic tradition. Trataka  has roots in classical yoga and is mentioned in key yogic texts such as the “ Hatha Yoga Pradipika ,” “ Shiva Samhita ,” and “ Gheranda Samhita .”  Trataka, as a Shatkarma , specifically focuses on  cleansing and strengthening the eyes and the mind . By engagin...

All health may be attributed to three causes namely, hereditary environment and Yama, Niyama i.e., positive and negative habits. Through  Yama and Niyama , man can overcome the handicaps of the hereditary environment. To avoid disease, observe the following: Breathe fresh air Take a wholesome and nutritious diet, and meals at regular intervals. Take sufficient rest, and daily baths, develop the body and mind on healthy lines. Observe continence, think of God and divinity. Avoid bad habits, stimulants, and evil company, over-eating, indulgence in loose talks, and overwork. Do not remain idle. Do not stay awake late at night, or sleep during the daytime. Avoid Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, and Mada Mascharya. You must also take a rest. You must take light, Sattwic food, fresh air, and avoid worrying yourself. You must have absolute faith in and surrender yourself to the goodness of God. And if you regularly do Asanas like  Surya namaskaras ,  Anjenaya namaskaras , and  Pr...

What is Samadhi? In the  Yoga Sutras of Patanjali ,  Samadhi  is considered the  final stage  in the  eightfold path of yoga . Samadhi is the state of pure consciousness, the supreme blissful state, free from the triads (the meditator, meditated, and meditation). It is the state where the  Jivatma becomes one with the Paramatma . Duration taken for Samadhi? If you  concentrate your mind on a point for 12 seconds , it is  Dharana (concentration) .  Twelve such Dharanas  will be  Dhyana (Meditation)  - [ 12 * 12 = 144 seconds ].  Twelve such Dhyanas  will be  Samadhi  - [ 25 minutes and 28 seconds ].  This is according to Kurma Purna . If you want to reach  Samadhi state  in meditation, then first you have to learn Patanjali Yoga Sutras. It’s a prerequisite. Thanks for Reading.

  Sanskrit , often referred to as the  language of the gods , is one of the world’s oldest languages with a rich history and deep cultural significance. Learning Sanskrit goes beyond linguistic exploration;  it offers a wide range of benefits  that touch various aspects of life. Benefits Calms the mind: Reciting the Sanskrit alphabet can be beneficial for your health. The way this works is, that reciting the Sanskrit alphabet results in you rhythmically using minimal and maximal breath, contraction and expansion in your breathing efforts. This system is a pranayama practice in itself. It aids in balancing and calming the mind. We bet no other language could do that. Higher Concentration: The Sanskrit alphabets originate directly from the chakras in the human body. This makes it the ideal language for creating “mantras”, or sound tools that invoke energy vibrations, which have a long history of having calming and meditative effects on one’s mind. A child that grows up...

1 - ఇప్పుడు యోగశాస్త్రము చెప్ప బడుచున్నది. ‘ యుజ్ ’ అనే సంస్కృతధాతువు నుండి ‘ యుజిర్ యోగ ’ మనే నిర్వచనం వచ్చింది. ‘ కలయిక ’ యని దీని అర్థం. వ్యాసమహర్షి తన యోగసూత్రభాష్యంలో ‘ యుజ్ సమాధౌ ’ అంటూ,  యోగమంటే సమాధిలో లీనం కావడమని అన్నారు . కనుక, కలయికయని మూలార్థమైనప్పటికీ, ఏకాగ్రతయని, సమాధియని కూడా ఈ పదమునకు అర్థములున్నాయి. దేనితో దేని కలయిక?  అంటే,  జీవాత్మ, పరమాత్మల కలయికయని అర్థం .  జీవాత్మయంటే , పరిమితమైనట్టి యోగియొక్క ఆత్మ.  పరమాత్మయంటే , అన్ని ఆత్మలకు మూలమైన, ఆధారమైన, అనంతమైన విశ్వాత్మ . పరిమితమైన మానవాత్మ , అపరిమితమైన దైవాత్మతో కలవడమే యోగం. దీనికి మార్గం ఏకాగ్రతాపూర్వకమైన కేవలసమాధిని అనుభవం ద్వారా అందుకోవడం. కనుక యోగమంటే పరమాత్మతో ఏకాగ్రతాపూర్వకమైన సంయోగమని అర్థం వస్తుంది.  ఈ సమాధిని అందుకునే విధానమును యోగశాస్త్రం ఉపదేశిస్తుంది. 2 - యోగమంటే చిత్తవృత్తి నిరోధం. చిత్తము ,  వృత్తులు ,  నిరోధము  అనే పదములను అర్థం చేసుకోవాలి. చిత్తమంటే  - చింతించునది, ఆలోచించునది. మనస్సు అనే పదమును కూడా ఇదే అర్థంతో వాడుతూ ఉంటారు. మనస్సు అంటే మననం చేసేదని, చిత...

  Moderation of Diet (or) Balanced Diet A practitioner of yoga without dietary rules is exposed to many diseases and cannot progress in yoga. A Yogi Should Eat RICE (బియ్యం ) BARLEY (బార్లీ) WHEAT FLOUR (గోధుమ పిం డి) and MUNG OR GREEN GRAM (పెసర), BLACK GRAM OR URAD (మినుములు), CHICKPEAS OR KABULI CHANA OR BENGAL GRAM (శెనగలు), and BEANS (వం టి బీన్స్ ), all should be eaten clean and without skin. PARWAL (బుడమ కాయ), BITTER GOURD (కాకరకాయ) YAM (కం దగడ్డ), COLOCASIA (చేమదుం ప), RADISH (ముల్లం గి) SAGO (సగ్గుబియ్యం ) BONDUC NUT (గచ్చ కాయ) CUCUMBER (దోసకాయ) BRINJAL (వం కాయ) RAW PLANTAIN (పచ్చి అరటి) OR UNRIPE PLANTAIN (పం డని అరటి), PLANTAIN STEM (అరటి కాం డం ), PLANTAIN ROOT (అరటి వేరు) FIG OR ANJEER (అత్తిపం డు) SEASONAL FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES He may eat (green, fresh vegetables (बा लशा कं), black vegetables (काि लशा कं), the leaves of patola (Parwal Leaf) - బుడం కాయ ఆకు (पटो लपत्रकम्), the Vastuka-saka - బతువా ఆకు (Chenopodium album), and hilamochika SAka - బ్రాహ్మి (Brahmi))....