DEFY AGING WITH YOGA MEDITATION PRANAYAM EXERCISE AND

DEFY AGING WITH YOGA, MEDITATION, PRANAYAM, EXERCISE AND HEALTHY LIFE STYLE Aging is a natural phenomenon and there’s no escape from it. Luckily enough, you do have the option of aging slowly and gracefully. Darshan Goswami, 2504 Shanti. Niketan Blvd Tavares, FL 32778, Mobile: (412) 722 -9668 March 12, 2019 E-mail: dlgoswami@hotmaill. com "They Alone Live, Who Live for Others" - Swami Vivekananda

SCIENCE OF BREATH Always Breath and Exhale from your NOSE not MOUTH and down to Diaphragm (or Abdomen) l Diaphragmatic breathing is at the center of the practice of meditation, which is known to help manage the symptoms of conditions as irritable bowel syndrome, depression and anxiety, and sleeplessness. l Diaphragmatic breathing provides fresh oxygen to every cell of your body, helps you relax, lowers your heart rate, lower your blood pressure, slows your rate of breathing so that it expends less energy, lower your stress levels, and regulate other important bodily processes. l

DEFFY AGING WITH YOGA

YOGA Why Do Yoga? Yoga can be effectively used to slow down the aging process by reducing the catabolic process of cell deterioration and defy aging. Yoga teaches us mindfulness, which other forms of exercise do not, and helps us pay attention to our bodies. Yoga can slow or even reverse the harmful effects of aging. Yoga can help control blood pressure, respiration, heart rate and metabolic rate to improve overall exercise capacity, eliminate chronic low back pain, reduces stress, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, joint stiffness, better protection against heart disease, diabetes, asthma and depression, enhances strength and flexibility, awareness and self-love or self-esteem. Yoga restores your body to its previous glory.

11 Types Of Yoga Hatha Yoga - A yoga system of physical exercises and breathing control to create balance. Iyengar yoga - Focuses on alignment as well as detailed and precise movements. Kundalini yoga - Is equal parts spiritual and physical. This style is all about releasing the kundalini energy in your body said to be trapped, or coiled, in the lower spine Vinyasa Yoga - This is the most athletic yoga style. Ashtanga Yoga - "Eight Limb path, " involves a very physically demanding sequence of postures. Bikram Yoga - features a sequence of set poses in a saunalike room—typically set to 105 degrees.

11 Types Of Yoga……. . Continued Yin Yoga - Slow-paced style of yoga with seated postures that are held for longer periods of time. Restorative yoga - Focuses on winding down after a long day and relaxing your mind. Prenatal yoga - For "moms to be. “ Anusara yoga - Modern-day version of hatha yoga. Jivamukti yoga - Mainly vinyasa flow-style classes infused with Hindu spiritual teachings. A series of chants usually open the beginning of class.

HOW YOGA CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE? WATCH THE VIDEO TO BELIVE Amazing and incredibly inspirational! HERE IS PROOF THAT YOGA WORKS! Arthur Boorman was a disabled veteran of the Gulf War for 15 years, and was told by his trainer. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=q. X 9 FS ZJu 448

PRANAYAM Pranayama is the conscious awareness of breath: The term is derived from the Sanskrit, Prana, meaning “Life force, " and Ayama, meaning “Extension. " Pranayama is an integral part of yoga. The life force that both energizes and relaxes the body. Pranayama is the perfect breathing exercise which increases the positive energy level in the body and removes toxins. Pranayama or deeper breathing exercises enriches the blood with more oxygen and supplies to the body, helps purify the blood and the respiratory system, and lung capacity is increased. Pranayama tones up kidney and control the functions of nervous system because the large amount of oxygen goes to the brain, lungs, heart, and capillaries.

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TYPES OF PRANAYAM Swami Ramdev’s set of 7 pranayamas : 1. Kapalbhati 2. Bhastrika 3. Anulom Vilom 4. Bhrahmri 5. Udgeeth or OM 6. Ujjayi 7. Bahya Pranayam Baba Ramdev (Quick Review in English) https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Az_RG 03 FFbk

MEDITATION JOURNEY

You are Citizen of 2 worlds l. A human being is a citizen of two worlds, The world within and the world outside. The external world dissipates energy, but the internal world showers blessings that fill the vacuum created by the external world. l Conquering the inner world is more difficult than succeeding in the kingdom of life in the external world. l Through Meditation, we can develop the ability to have access to both without any confusion.

Meditation is a journey without movement and Meditation is an experience beyond words and Meditation is an “Art of Doing Nothing”

Meditation Several studies conducted around the world have showed that meditation helps slow down the aging process You don't even need to meditate for long every day, and other techniques, such as practicing yoga, Pranayam and mindfulness, can also help. One such study says that practicing meditation on a regular basis protects our chromosomes from degenerating and thus puts a leash on the age clock.

WHAT IS MEDITATION? l As you think so you become l So, let us think about what we can become, becoming which we are content! l It is not riches, beauty, intelligence – not all rich people are happy, not all beautiful people are good, and not all intelligent people are spiritual l So, we meditate on Realizing our REAL NATURE – God-likeness or Self Realization l Meditation is not a technique but a way of life

PURPOSE OF MEDITATION l Several reasons: – Stress management – Peace of mind – Quiet time l All are true but more: – Balance life’s activities – Spiritual purpose – realize our true inner Nature – Numerous Health Benefits (See my article, “Healing Power of Meditation”)

TYPES OF Meditation l Transcendental Meditation® technique l Imaginary Technique l Prayer l Chanting l Mindfulness: Mental state that keeps you calm (insight) l Dynamic meditation (marketing technique) l Walking, Jogging, Driving, etc. l Deep Relaxation or Breathing (dead body or Corps pose), etc. l Effortless meditation……. .

How to meditate? Try to do it first thing in the morning l Wear loose/comfortable clothes and choose a place where you can sit calmly without any disturbance l Sit in a comfortable position with eyes closed (not always required) with your hands resting on knees l Posture (Keep your spinal column straight) l Begin the meditation with a prayer for spiritual elevation l Start to Meditate for 5 -10 minutes daily. …increase to 30 minutes……. . preferably an hour l

How to meditate? . . . . continued l Begin with the IDEA that the heart is filled with divine light l Take slow, deep breaths through your nose with mouth closed (abdominal or diaphragm berating…like a balloon) , paying attention to your breathing……You can hear your breath l Diaphragm breathing pulls air to the bottom of your lungs l Let tension go out of your muscles

HOW TO CONTROL THE MIND l Mind is the most difficult thing to control because mind is restless (like a Monkey). WHY? . . . …because our mind and heart is filled with endless desires l Let me show you why? . . . Let us do a small Experiment…. . l How to control the mind through Mantra Meditation (OOOOOO…MMMMMM) l In the true state of MEDITATION or Selfrealization you will be able to control your mind

Body, Breath, Mind and Soul l Body, Breath, Mind and Soul are connected: – Exercise (Outdoor walking) makes you think clearly – Use of Will Power helps you to be disciplined with exercise – Soul or spirit can be freed to experience its real nature, if Body and Mind understand the real Nature of Soul and cooperate – Use the mind to regulate the mind (Use your Will Power) – Use the mind to help the soul expand soar

What happens in meditation? l Mind will wander… Ignore thoughts l Gently come back to the heart and the IDEA l Transmission will be felt – Divine energy comes when a vacuum is created – It can be felt but difficult to describe – Nourishes the soul, soothes the mind and quiets the body – Takes 3 – 6 months before one feels the transmission

What happens in meditation? l Meditation allows your mind to settle inward beyond thought to experience the source of thought l This is called pure awareness, also known as inner consciousness — your inner most Self l Your brain functions with significantly greater coherence and your body gains deep rest or relaxation l Meditation practice can take you inside for an out-of-the-world experience

Benefits of Meditation No experience without practice l No substitute for experience l Experience will show – Better clarity of mind, inner peace and more creativity (positive effect of Meditation on the Brain) – Better health - lower levels of stress and anxiety – Develop power of healing to improve your health – Natural improvements in habits – Better relationships – Happiness – Efficiency at work – Body Produces Melatonin (helps you sleep better) l Combine YOGA with MEDITAION to reap the full benefits l

Five Reasons Why You Should Practice Yoga & Meditation 1. Yoga and Meditation will improve your health 2. Yoga and Meditation will help you to overcome bad habits 3. Yoga and Meditation will help you to lose weight 4. Yoga and Meditation will bring you inner peace and make you a wiser person 5. Yoga and Meditation is a Science of Self. Realization

Guru, The Master, The Teacher l Realizing the need for a Teacher – It is easier to be taught a practice than to invent on our own – Like a mountain guide… You need him/her till you return to the base! l How to select a Teacher – One who is not money, power, fame-minded – Serves humanity in the remembrance of God – Practices what he or she preaches – Leads by example

Today, meditation is studded with glamour l Jerry Seinfeld: “I’ve been practicing Transcendental Meditation most of my life. I think that does something to your nervous system. It has given me a calmness, I don’t think I had at 19. ” Source: Philadelphia Inquirer l Getting endorsements by movie stars and celebrities, and is practiced by well-known personalities such as Goldie Hawn, Richard Gere, and Al Gore

Summary l Meditation is simply a quieting of the mind and inner spirit. It is the ability to sit still and block out all thoughts, while listening to your inner spirit and speaking directly to Source. Meditation can be used to restrain the wandering of the mind and bring you back to full awareness. By helping you to relax, meditation can improve your concentration and relieve stress.

BEYOND MEDITATION l 8 l l l l Steps of Ashtanga Yoga & Meditation 1. Yama (moral aspects of yoga philosophy and practice); 2. Niyama (ethical aspects of yoga philosophy and practice); 3. Asana (postures); 4. Pranayama (Prana means “life force”; ayama means “expansion. ” Pranayama practices help us infuse our bodies and minds with vital energy, the life force); 5. Pratyahara (is a natural evolution in the soul’s journey); 6. Dharana (concentration); 7. Dhyana (meditation); 8. Smadhi (emerges a pure and perfect state of spiritual absorption to achieve MOKSHA or NIRVANA). These are followed in sequence as next step is only possible when previous step has been mastered. Most part of 'Asthanga Yoga' & Meditation isn't physical but MENTAL.

EXERCISE AND HELTHY LIFE STYLE REGULAR EXERCISE: Exercise strengthens your heart and improves your circulation. The increased blood flow raises the oxygen levels in your body. This helps lower your risk of heart diseases such as high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and heart attack. Regular exercise can also lower your blood pressure and triglyceride levels. HELTHY LIFE STYLE: 10 Healthy Lifestyle Tips Eat a variety of foods, Maintain a healthy body weight. Base your diet on plenty of foods rich in carbohydrates. Replace saturated with unsaturated fat. Enjoy plenty of fruits and vegetables. Reduce salt and sugar intake. Eat regularly, control the portion size, Drink plenty of fluids.

WHY MAJOR LIFESTYLE CHANGES MATTERS? l “Only 5– 10% of all cancer cases can be attributed to genetic defects, whereas the remaining 90– 95% have their roots in the environment and lifestyle. ” l Prevention Magazine: 38 SCIENCE-BACKED TRICKS TO SHARPEN YOUR MEMORY!! Strengthening your brain is easier than you think. https: //www. prevention. com/health/sleep-energy/g 23538015/how-to -improvememory/? utm_source=facebook_arb&utm_medium=cpm&utm_ca mpaign=arb_fb_fb_m_t_g 23538015&fbclid=Iw. AR 0 ONI 7 l. Dnetlw. W h. HWYe. P 1 Zz_n. Wl. OQRx. WVr. Ys 3 ib 7 W 6 Bec. BZ 9 Ml 4 Vyl. Qtuk

Practice Towards Perfection! Prayers for all the best!

Reference Materials “Defying Aging With Yoga” - By Darshan Goswami “Well Being Journal. ” Yoga can be effectively used to slow down the aging process by reducing the catabolic process of cell deterioration and defy aging. http: //www. wellbeingjournal. com/health/Vol. -18 -No. -1/

Reference Materials… Continued “Healing Power of Meditation” - By Darshan Goswami “Well Being Journal. ” Want to live longer and healthy? Good genes, plenty of exercise, and eating right should help, but you might also want to sit down, close your eyes, and breathe properly to meditate. People are discovering that meditation practice can take you inside for an out-of-the-world experience. http: //www. wellbeingjournal. com/health/Vol. -17 -No. 5/

Reference Materials… Continued “HOW TO MEDITATE FOR BEGINNERS” - By Darshan Goswami, M. S. , P. E. , Pittsburgh, PA, USA Meditation is a practice for calming the Mind, Body and the Soul. http: //www. selfrealization. com/articles/yoga/how_to_meditate_for_beginners. htm

Reference Materials……. . Continued “The Healing Power of Prayer” - By Darshan Goswami Does prayer have the power to heal? Is anyone up there really listening? Scientists have some surprising answers for you. http: //community. omtimes. com/profiles/blogs/th e-healing-power-of-prayer

THE PURPOSE OF LIVING - My Path to Self-realization “The Purpose of Living” - By Darshan Goswami, M. S. , P. E. , Pittsburgh, PA The Purpose of life is what you want to make out of it. Each of us has a unique purpose in life, and our happiness, growth and success lie in its realization. As humans, this purpose is to understand our relationship to a broader reality than our own — God-realization and realization of one's True Nature as Pure Consciousness. http: //www. selfrealization. com/articles/purpose_of_living. htm

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING “THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING” By Darshan Goswami Positive thinking can change your life. If you want to live longer, be happy, healthy and successful, all you have to do is think positive. http: //www. selfrealization. com/articles/the_power_of_positive_thinking. htm? fbclid=I w. AR 3_b. Hs. MIh. Qb. TM_Wdj-p. WF 74 P 7 r 3 GGEqt. Voku. Qk. SCJp. RIe. Fm. Jow. Uv. Ynd. Io -

SPIRITUAL ARTICLES IN “OM TIMES MAGAZINE” OM TIMES MAGAZINE SPIRITUAL ARTICLES - BY DARSHAN GOSWAMI http: //community. omtimes. com/profiles/blog /list? user=22 l 5 ba 2 b 2 xcam