Yogawithavi

Fueling up right for an early morning flight! 🛫

A 350ml blueberry smoothie (~200 calories) paired with chana and moong sprouts (~150 calories) is the perfect start. It is nutrient-packed, easy to digest, and keeps energy levels steady.
to junk like burgers and pizza in the morning, and yes to healthy travel vibes!
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Weight Gain Naturally
The following are some of the reasons for being underweight.
Genetics, not getting sufficient nutrition during childhood, improper digestion, excess use of stimulants like tea coffee colas smoking etc., stress worry anxiety, conditions like Hyperthyroidism cannot be ruled out too.
Don’t drink water before meals or along with meals.
Your diet is the game-changer, whether you are trying to lose or gain weight. And opposed to what a lot of us would like to believe, eating chocolates, burgers, pizzas isn’t the way to gain weight. No. You still need to stay away from this stuff.
Instead, it is recommended that your diet should include the following:
Healthy carbs and fats: Carbs- and fat-rich diet is the easiest and healthiest way to gain weight. Carbs give you energy, fats give you the calories. Here’s a list of food items that must definitely be a part of your daily diet:

Peanut butter, Bananas, Potatoes, Homemade milkshakes, Homemade smoothies,High-fat dairy products like milk, ghee (Indian cow A2 type), curd, Baked potatoes, Nuts (peanuts, almonds, cashews, walnuts), Custard apples, Rice, Whole eggs ( optional), Oats,Cheese.
Eating a small piece of ginger before every meal will get your digestive juices flowing. This also betters the absorption of nutrients in your body.
Do not watch television, use your mobile phone or read while you are eating. Eat actively and allow your body to be engaged in the act of eating.
Take equal amounts (50 grams) of figs, almonds, dates and raisins. Add 100 grams of gur (sugarcane jaggery). Saute it in cow’s ghee ( Indian cow A2) until it takes a jelly-like consistency. Eat this twice daily, after meals. 3 - 5 grams of Ashwagandha and Shatavar powder ( for females) taken every morning and night with milk will help you gain weight.
It is always advisable to get blood test TSH done, for checking the functioning of Thyroid gland.
Mudras beneficial for weight gain are Prithvi Mudra, Aditi Mudra and Prana Mudra.

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BEST HERBS AND MINERALS FOR KASA(COUGH) ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

In Ayurveda, managing cough or “kasa” involves balancing the doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha) and treating the underlying cause. Here are some herbs and minerals commonly used for cough according to Ayurveda:

1. Tulsi Holy Basil: Known for its antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, Tulsi is effective in soothing the throat and relieving cough symptoms.

2. Ginger (Adrak): Ginger is a potent expectorant and helps in clearing mucus from the respiratory tract. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritated throat tissues.

3. Turmeric (Haldi): Turmeric is prized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It helps in relieving cough associated with throat infections.

4. Licorice (Yashtimadhu): Licorice is a soothing herb that helps in reducing throat irritation and cough. It has expectorant properties and helps in expelling mucus.

5. Pippali (Long Pepper): Pippali is a powerful herb for respiratory conditions. It helps in clearing congestion, reducing inflammation, and relieving cough.

6. Sitopaladi Churna: This Ayurvedic formulation consists of herbs like pippali, cardamom, cinnamon, and sugar. It is commonly used for treating cough, especially dry cough.

7. Yashtimadhu (Licorice): Yashtimadhu is a demulcent herb that soothes irritated mucous membranes and relieves cough.

8. Tankan Bhasma: Tankan Bhasma is a mineral formulation used in Ayurveda for its antispasmodic and expectorant properties. It helps in relieving cough by reducing spasms and clearing mucus.

9. Vasa (Malabar Nut): Vasa is a bronchodilator herb that helps in opening up the airways and facilitating easier breathing. It is commonly used in respiratory conditions like cough and asthma.

10. Honey: Although not an herb or mineral, honey is often used in Ayurveda for its soothing and antimicrobial properties. It can be mixed with herbs like ginger or turmeric to make effective cough remedies.

Ways to control high blood pressure.
Controlling blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle is of utmost importance. The following lifestyle changes may please be made.
Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline:
Blood pressure often increases as weight increases. Being overweight also can cause disrupted breathing while you sleep (sleep apnea), which further raises blood pressure.
Weight loss is one of the most effective lifestyle changes for controlling blood pressure. If you’re overweight or have obesity, losing even a small amount of weight can help reduce blood pressure.

Exercise do Yoga PranaYam regularly.

Regular physical activity can lower high blood pressure by about 5 to 8 mm Hg. It’s important to keep exercising to keep blood pressure from rising again. As a general goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day.
Exercise can also help keep elevated blood pressure from turning into high blood pressure (hypertension). For those who have hypertension, regular physical activity can bring blood pressure down to safer levels.

Eat a healthy diet

Eating a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products and low in saturated fat and cholesterol can lower high blood pressure.
Potassium in the diet can lessen the effects of salt (sodium) on blood pressure. The best sources of potassium are foods, such as fruits and vegetables, rather than supplements

Reduce salt (sodium) in your diet.

Even a small reduction of sodium in the diet can improve heart health and reduce high blood pressure.
To reduce sodium in the diet:
Read food labels. 
Look for low-sodium versions of foods and beverages.
Eat fewer processed foods. Only a small amount of sodium occurs naturally in foods. Most sodium is added during processing.
Don’t add salt. Use herbs or spices to add flavor to food.Cook. 
Cooking lets you control the amount of sodium in the food.
Use Rock salt instead of common salt. (Sendha Namak)
This has many health benefits.

Quit Smoking, Alhocol and get a good night’s sleep.

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As you age, it’s important to continue physical activity for many reasons.
Yoga May Help Reduce Stress
Yoga May Improve Mood
Yoga Is Good for Posture
Yoga May Improve Sleeping Habits
Yoga May Increase Flexibility
Although joint flexibility tends to decrease with age, it doesn’t have to be that way. Yoga is usually practiced in gentle, stretching motions that work to promote greater flexibility. One study points to the fact that not only does practicing yoga improve flexibility in the elderly over time, but it also does this better than other types of exercise.
Yoga May Improve Mobility
Yoga May Increase Strength
Yoga Boosts Social Interactions, by attending sessions in group.
Yoga Encourages Mindfulness
A big part of yoga is focusing on your breathing and listening to your body. Looking inward in this way helps you become more mindful and aware of yourself.

Practicing yoga allows you to become more mindful of your:
• Body
• Thoughts, and
• Emotions.

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Sunday Yoga

Sunday Yoga 🧘‍♀️

Beach session

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Saturday Yoga 🧘🏻‍♂️ 🧘‍♀️

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“Yoga unites those who are divided by language”
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SURYA NAMASKAR (सूर्य नमस्कार)

Pose 1- Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)

Stand straight and balance your weight, this pose is all about relaxing the body.
Inhale and fold both the hands in the prayer position and try to get rid of the unrest body.

Pose 2- Hastauttanasana (Raised arms pose)

Slowly breathe and raise the folded hands in the prayer position upward and stretch the arms in the backward direction, along with the neck, like the way if eyes were to open then the sky would be seen. Hold on to the posture for as long as you can. The more one stretches the better it is for the body.

Pose 3- Hasta Padasana ( Hand to Foot Posture)

Exhale and within the process of it take your hands down to touch the feet. As you exhale the hands would reach the feet and continue to be in the pose till the breathing exercise gets completed. Don't force yourself touching the feet, take it easy and don't bend the knee.

Pose 4- Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose)

Inhale and push the left leg backwards, keep the knee above the ground little bit, while doing so the fifteen fingers 10 of hands and 5 of right legs should be in a line. Bend the neck like the way if eyes were to open, sky would be seen.
*Joint pain can be gone with continuous practice of this pose.

Pose 5- Adho Mukha Svanasana (अधोमुख स्वसना)
Downward Facing Dog Pose
Adho - Forward
Mukh - Face
Evans - Dog

Exhale and keep the arms firm and push the body up and backward by lifting the knees off the floor.
Push the body further till the feet are on the ground fully. Knees and Back is almost straight.

Pose 6- Ashtanga Namaskara ( Salute with 8 parts of the body)

Inhale and Equally relax all the body parts , in this position the hands, feet, chin and the chest are in direct contact with the ground, except the pelvic region (stomach part). Pose 7- Bhujangasana (The cobra Pose)
Inhale and lift the upper part of the body and stretched for 10-15 seconds. The pressure of the body is exerted on the hands that help in withholding the cobra posture.
Pose 8- SAME AS POSE 5

Pose 9- SAME AS POSE 4

Pose 10- SAME AS POSE 3

Pose 11- SAME AS POSE 2

Pose 12- SAME AS POSE 1

Note- Special focus on breathing as prescribed.

(A) How to do Breathing control exercise?

Answer-

1) Spine straight in an open space, sit with both legs folded (Sukhasana or Padmasana), apply Gyaan mudra (Just like the picture). .
2) Start breathing slowly slowly for 3-4 seconds long breathe, no hurry no worry, just slowly and casually Inhale.
3) Stop the air inside for 2-3 seconds(Not applicable to those who have cardiac problem). .
4) Now, Exhale.
Continue this process for 10-15 times. .
(B) How to do Anulom vilom Pranayama?
Answer-
1) Sit in any meditative posture either sukhasana or padmasana. Spine should be upright.

2) Apply Pranayam Mudra(Just like the picture), Now, Using the right thumb, block the right nostril. Inhale through the left nostril for 2 seconds. Now block both nostrils and hold the breath for 4 seconds.
Keep the left nostril blocked and release the right nostril. Exhale through the right nostril for 2 seconds. Now inhale through the right nostril for 2 seconds. Block both the nostrils and hold the breath for 4 seconds. Keep the right nostril blocked and release the left nostril. Exhale for 2 seconds from the left nostril. Block both the nostrils. Hold the breath in suspension for 2 seconds. This completes one single round.

3) Start the cycle again this time inhaling from the right nostril. Repeat for a maximum of 10 rounds. Try to increase the counts of inhalation and exhalation with regular practice. Try to maintain the ratio of equal counts for inhalation, exhalation, and suspension of the breath while holding the breath for double the duration.

*Sharing is Caring*

Hello people,
Covid 19 is everywhere, and we have to prepare ourselves a lot stronger (our beautiful body both inside and outside) in order to fight this pandemic.

What shall we do?

Taking precautions, not going outside, applying desi Nuskhas like having kadha more often to boost immunity, avoiding cold substance, prioritising hot water instead of cold & so on.

Are these things enough to fight this pandemic?

Well, nothing is enough. The more precautions we take the better our chances to survive this pandemic.

These were some general points which everyone knows and doing it already I guess.

Why am I here?
The reason for that is
I want just 10 minutes of everyone of you.
I want everyone of you to practice basic breathing control exercise, & Anulom vilom pranayam.

Many of you must be thinking we Never do yoga and not at all interested in this, why do we do this!

You are right! This isn't about forcing anyone, it's a choice.

Having practising yogas and pranayams since childhood and being a certified yoga practitioner, I can tell you that this is the least we can do for the body.

We always cared about outer body, never actually thought about inner body, while all the inputs processing and work in progress is done inside, and only output we see on our outer parts of the body.

This is the perfect time to start practising yoga, If not yoga then atleast Pranayams.

Breathing exercises, Other breathing related Pranayams have tremendous benefits:
1) Boosting immunity
2) Improves the dull arteries and veins of the body
3) Anger control, Anxiety relaxation, helps in fighting depression and much more.

Considering today's scenario, Good immunity is a bliss. Even if we don't have it right now, we can develop it by doing small changes in our lives and prioritising what's necessary.

Check out my next post to know how to do Breathing control Exercise properly and Anulom vilom.

Thank you for investing your valuable time, I hope it will help a little