Monthly Archives: April 2020
Third Eye Meditation with Anupama Garg shishya of Baba Batuknathji
Third eye is positioned between the brows just above the eye level and is associated with intuition and wisdom. In the human body, this energy centre is traditionally associated with the pineal gland. It is associated with the power of thought and imagination. An active third eye refers to a developed ability to intuitively perceive subtle energies giving us an expanded outlook of life. This is also referred to as a sixth sense which means an ability to perceive impressions that lie beyond the recognized five physical senses. Regular practice of this meditation will lead to a greater intuition, a strong sense of identity, the ability to self-reflect and ability to command or master our mind. This meditation has a calming effect,aids in elimination of internal conflicts and enhances clarity in judgment .
Diaphragmatic Breathing with Anupama Garg shishya of Baba Batuknathji
Diaphragmatic breathing is the most natural and efficient way to breathe. Due to tension, poor posture, restrictive clothing and lack of training, however, it is often forgotten. Once this technique again becomes a part of daily life and correct breathing is restored, there will be a great improvement in the state of physical and mental wellbeing.
Autogenic Training for Stress Management with Anupama Garg shishya of Baba Batuknathji.
Autogenic Training with Anupama Garg shisya of Baba Batuknathji. Autogenic Training is a form of self-hypnosis to induce physiological changes within our body to attain a state of relaxation and calm. Autogenic Training allows us to use our mind to regulate our body’s stress levels.It is an effective tool to counter stress and induce specific body changes leading to deep relaxation.
Mindfulness Meditation with Anupama Garg shishya of Baba Batuknathji
Mindfulness meditation is extremely effective for stress relief and relaxation. Any activity that we perform where we stay fully present and rooted ‘in the now’ is mindfulness meditation. When practiced regularly it brings calm and tranquility in our life.
Basant Panchami
Basant Panchmi marks the beginning of Basant Ritu and falls on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Magh. This auspicious day of Basant Panchami is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati and is also known as ‘Saraswati Jayanti’. Goddess Saraswati sitting on a lotus, symbolizes Knowledge and wisdom. It is considered auspicious by many to wear yellow on Basant Panchami signifying the onset of verve and positivity in life and nature.The spiritual significance of festival signifies the end of ignorance and beginning of spiritual progress –
Anupama Garg
Author -“The Tantric Curse”
(www.lifebychoice.net)
NAVRATRI
NAVRATRI
There are four Navratris which fall each year during climatic transitions. We however, celebrate two- Chaitra Navratri (March/April)and Sharad Navratri(September/October) . The other two being Maghi Navratri (January/February) and Ashadha Navratri (June/July).
Chaitra is the first month of Hindu lunar calendar hence this Navratri is known as Chaitra Navratri.
According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that on the first day of Chaitra Navratri ,Adi Shakti had appeared and on her suggestion Lord Brahma had initiated the creation of the universe. Hence the first day of Chaitra Navratri marks the commencement of the Hindu New Year and astrologically the sun enters the first Rashi on this day to start a new cycle after completing the previous cycle.
Seasonal transitions tend to weaken our immunity system which is also one of the reasons why it is recommended to fast and eat light during Navratri ,
Anupama Garg
Author(The Tantric Curse),
Stress management Consultant
Life by Choice (www.lifebychoice.net)
Relevance of PURNIMA/FULL MOON
Chaitra month is the first month of Hindu lunar calendar; hence Chaitra purnima is the first full moon and is celebrated as Hanuman Jayanti.Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated as Hanuman janam or birth of Lord Hanuman the protector from evil.
Both the Sun and the Moon strongly influence the earth. Moon is the closest astronomical body to our planet, therefore the gravitational force of the Moon on Earth is much more than that of the Sun. On a full moon and new moon the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned in a straight line known as syzygy. On these days the pull of moon on the water bodies amplifies, because the gravity of the sun further reinforces the gravitational force of the moon. Therefore we witness higher tides on these days.
The moon affects a human body physiologically as well as psychologically since a human body consists of approximately 60% water. According to H.H. Mitchell, Journal of Biological Chemistry 158, the brain and heart are composed of 73% water. Depending on the various phases of the moon, the gravitational force exerted on our body varies.
Every matter at a basic level is energy vibrating at a frequency. All celestial bodies affect us with their gross (tangible) and subtle (intangible) aspects. It is important to note that we are not static and our physical body is continuously changing. We are more like a pattern or a process. Cells die and rebuild constantly and we are factually not what we were a few years ago. Everything around us works similarly and Nature is not outside us, we are a part of nature. This aspect was understood in our culture which led to certain significant traditions.
Our scriptures recommend us to ideally observe a fast or take light food avoiding cereals on full moon and new moon day. Observing a fast on Purnima aids in the balancing the metabolic system and cleanses the digestive system. The increased gravitational pull also affects the fluids in our body.
Meditation, introspection and prayer rituals according to one’s faith system aid in mental relaxation leading to control of emotions and empowering actions.
Both Puranmashi and Amavasya(new moon or no moon) are days when the vibrations generated on our planet are very conducive for spiritual growth. Both are days when our energies can be channelized to understand deeper truths of human life and self growth.
Many Eastern spiritual disciplines view the human body as a small universe, as a microcosm. Research says“Nearly all that exists in the macrouniverse is mirrored in a biological cell as a microuniverse. Simply put, the universe can be pictured as a cell.” – Anupama Garg
Meditation link: Mantra Soham
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJbPpCMzwic
Anupama Garg
Author(The Tantric Curse),
Stress management Consultant
Life by Choice (www.lifebychoice.net)
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