Sleep

In this post i will be writing about sleep.Next to stress management sleep is another area every one would be more concerned about.All creations go through the process called sleep.

Sleep is a natural in built phenomenon of human life.We spend almost a third of our life in sleep.
Can you escape sleeping ?? Answer is a definite no.Because sleep is the built in  mechanism to restore and rejuvenate our body and mind.  Sleep keeps us healthy and prepares us to face a new day.

World over it is found that for many getting sleep is a problem Many have problems while sleeping. Tossing on the bed.Restless leg syndrome and many more.Research is on in solving sleep mystery.

By the way what is right amount of sleep?
Answer is it  varies. As a baby you would have slept almost 18-20 hours a day. As we grow up the sleep time is stabilized around 8 to 9 hours a day.

From time immemorial  sleep  problems have been dealt with by all systems of  medicine.
we read that sleep temples existed  in ancient Greek. In Hindu mythology  Nidra Devi is associated with sleep.

It is not healthy to sleep beyond 8 to 9 hours unless specific physical and medical conditions warrant.
In case you or one of your loved ones sleep excessively,then it is advisable to seek medical assistance.

Here are a few  Tips on getting good sleep:

1.Avoid eating stomach full at night.

2.Avoid staying hungry.

3.Avoid excessive Alchohol, Spicy or stale foods at night.

4.Stop watching horror movies just before retiring to bed.
   Keep a watch on what your children watch at night.

5.Avoid extremes of temperature and noise in the place where you sleep.

6.Avoid watching TV staying on Bed.

7.Go for a small walk just before going to bed.

8.Have a foot bath just before going to bed.

9.Keep night life,outing,Parties in moderation.

10.Learn to relax.Stop sheep counting.

11.Adjust or condition  your bioclock according to Time Zone you are moving into
     when you move from one zone to another.

Keep the tips in mind and still if there are any other discomfort\pain take clues and get medical attention at
the earliest.

Stress Management

Hello again!

Welcome back to my blog.

Having known something about mudras i thought i will touch upon the most sought
after topic ~~Stress management~~.

The term stress is defined as a demand on Physical or mental energy.
Stress is inherent part and a fact of life . Whenever our mind perceives a threat, whether real or imaginary, the brain instantly and automatically evaluates the situation. Then the subconscious begins to prepare the body for a response.

It is fight or flight response that keeps us active and alive. What is important is how we respond to it. Prolonged or excessive may over tap the resources of an individual and render one vulnerable to illness. Symptoms of stress include muscle tension, high blood pressure, psychological problems, digestive disorders, a weakened immune system, cancer, and heart disease.

When a person is stressed, breathing becomes shallow and rapid. Because oxygen is necessary for the metabolism of every cell in the body, it affects the functioning of the autonomic nervous system which regulates automatic functions like heart rate, respiration,and digestion.
Stress has to be managed by using coping mechanism.

Here are some tips to cope with stress.

1.Be realistic in your goals .Instead of brooding over past mistakes,learn the lesson and
move forward in life.

2.Take care of your weight.As far as possible maintain your ideal weight.

3 Do some form of Physical excercise regularly.

4.Have a nutritious food.Avoid snacks and drinks.

5.Have seven to eight hours of sleep every day.

6.Undergo regular medical check up and follow your Doctor`s advise

7.Avoid going after unwanted things.Use time wisely.

8.Forgive others.

9.Learn to relax.Practice relaxation every day for 15 minutes at least.
Take three short breaks of 5 to 10 minutes at a time.

Give a try.I am sure you would stand to benefit and be better fit to handle stress.

All the best.

more to come.

N.Subramani

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Mudras -FAQ

Hi,
welcome back.Having read about Anjali Mudra and Lotus Mudra some of you might have a question about what is Mudra?
How does any one go about prctising the mudras?
I am answeing in the form of an FAQ here.

1. What are Mudras?
Mudras are hand gestures used in Dance,communication,Rituals,healing.

2.What is the period of Mudras?
Mudras have been practised over several thousand years.We can see from Budha sitting in
a very special mudra called Bhoomi sparsa mudra.

3.Can you name some of the common mudras?
Most commonly used mudras include

a.Pran mudra

b.Apaan Mudra

c.Gyan Mudra

d.Mruta sanjeevini mudra

e.Prithivi mudra

f.Akaasa mudra

g.Chanka Mudra

h.Vayu Mudra


4.What mudras can do?

Mudras magnify the body`s energy.

Mudras redirect and recharge the energy.

Mudras balance physical,emotional and spiritual being of an individual.

5.Is there any side effect?
All effects are good and nothing bad.
Mudras help to eliminate toxins and relieves block to flow of Prana the life force.

6.When do i practice mudras?

Mudras can be practiced any time when there is an emergency.Generally recommended
time is once in the morning and evening.

7.What precaution should I take?

Avoid doing mudras immediately after food.
Avoid when you are in too much hurry.

8.How l0ng do I practice?
Practice as long as you feel comfortable.
Generally a single session of 15 to 45 minutes is OK.
9.Can I practice all the mudras ?

There are generally no restriction.But Apaana mudra for example should be avoided when a
person is having loose motion and by pregnant woman in early months.

10.What about clothing?

Clothing can be loose and comfortable.
Clothing should match with the season and climate.

11.In which Posture should I do mudras - sitting or lying?
No hard and fast rule. Sitting posture is recommended..

I think by now you must have got a fair idea about Mudras.

More to come.

N.Subramani.