What sense of yoga we can learn from lord Ganesha.

 Heyyyyy guyssssss, hope all the readers are doing well ..... And Yesss it's Monday time for another blog from sync. As we all know our favorite festival is near, so firstly advance our heartiest wishes of Ganesh Chaturthi to all our readers.

As soon as we hear Ganesh Chaturthi what comes to our mind first? Let me guess modak? Dance? Ganesh sthapna in society, at our friend's house, maybe our house too, or relatives? Holidays? Get-togethers? And much more..... All this brings happiness and satisfaction and helps our mind relax and fills it with positive vibes which is very good for our mental health.

We have heard a lot of stories of Ganesh Ji, how he came into existence, why this posture, and all that. so let's see today what this posture of his teaches us.

Ganesha is mostly known as a remover of obstacles both spiritual and physical. According to his character or dharma, he can both places obstacles as well as destroy them and that's his dharma. Now let's have a look at the posture and let's see what posture teaches us ..... Starting from the crown, the crown teaches us to think big.  Ganesha's small eyes teach us to detail and concentrate on any task given or provided. His big ears remind us to listen more and speak less. His big belly point says digest everything that is being thrown on your life, whether positive or negative and the axe in one of his hands reminds us of the ability to cut through all the attachments. So all this helps us face our problems, obstacles, and life all the negativity and this principle fill us with positivity and happiness. Even after having a head of an elephant and a big belly, he is still so approachable and this reminds us that no one is perfect and we need to accept ourselves however we are with all our perceived imperfections.

Now lets us have a look at how Ganesh jii is related to yoga. Does anyone know about the connection between Ganesh Ji and yoga? So to answer this Ganesh is said to be connected to the root chakra out of the 7 chakras of yoga which represents survival and material well-being. We also have a yogic mudra related to Ganesha which is Ganesha Mudra. It helps to maintain the motivation in people to keep going when they strive to break down. Ganesh's relation to the first chakra means he's connected to the seat of one's primordial force and is the manifestation of its divine energy. In kundalini yoga, Ganesh is said to reside in this chakra. In this way, he is the foundation and support for all of the higher chakras. The three asanas of hath yoga are known to be associated with activating root chakra and connecting Ganesha which are - 

1 Sukhasana

2 Balasana

3 Trikonasana 

And this is how Ganesha spreads the sense and importance of doing yoga and his connection with yoga. 

And as Ganesh Chaturthi is near we all tend to have those tasty modaks and sweets but all along with that, it is necessary to be physically fit and so with all these preparations and everything going around do not forget to do yoga every day... Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!! happy n healthy life!! 😊😊

By Honey Shah(Team SYNC)

Yoga for Menstruation

 

Sooooo heyyyyy guyssssss🤗🤗

Here we are back with one more blog with none other than sync. Today's topic for the blog is yoga during menstruation. As we all know girls during their puberty start menstruating and this phase is not the same for all girls. All women and girls have their own set of difficulties and discomforts during periods. Some females do not face any side effects rather some face a lot of side effects such as extreme pain, mood swings, fatigue, bloating, irritability, and so on. And so this topic is very controversial whether yoga should be done during menstruation or not. Some say a very light yoga practice should be done and some say the strong practice is useful. But since all women's bodies do not react the same we must listen to our bodies and act accordingly.

The menstrual cycle is very delicate and can change depending upon the circumstances and phases of life we go through. So the cycle not only affects us physically but also mentally and hence not only asanas should be done but also pranayam and meditations help us during menstruation.

The reason why we choose not to do yoga is the cause of negative emotions during extreme menstruation. The best yoga practice at such a point of time would be yoga Nidra or pranayam such as bhramari, anulom vilom, ujjayi, and deep breathing along with the chanting of om which is also very beneficial.

But if a person is feeling comfortable yoga practice can help alleviate pain in the back or period pain, and helps to control mood swings, anger, depression, and so on. Practicing yoga according to its suitability to the body can help increase peace and mental stability.

Asanas such as inversions, bandhas, and the ones with the involvement of strong backends, twists, and arm balances should be avoided cause some of them may cause heavier bleeding, disturbs the menstrual flow, and leads to vascular congestion, and so on.

Though generally, Pranayam is very useful during menstruation as it helps to balance emotions and calm the mind. Meditation is another useful practice at this time particularly as one is more sensitive and aware at this time. Yoga Nidra is also strongly recommended during this Time.

So here we went through the various impacts of menstruation on females and the body and the types of yoga that should be performed during various phases. we also had a strong focus on the general guidelines which can be practiced throughout the cycle and helps gain mental stability and energy. 

So all the girls out there, no need to fear cause it's time to put on the yogic gear. 

Let's do yoga every day cause of menstruation no more obstacles and let's make some miracles!

By Honey Shah(Team SYNC)

Fight for your body Independence

 

Hey reader! Welcome back. In today’s blog, I’d like to share my views about a very interesting topic and it focuses on exercises and yoga that makes you healthy.

WHY YOGA IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU?

1. Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility.
Slow movements and deep breathing increase blood flow and warm up muscles, while holding a pose can build strength.

Try it: Tree Pose. Balance on one foot, while holding the other foot to your calf or above the knee (but never on the knee) at a right angle. Try to focus on one spot in front of you, while you balance for one minute.

 2. Yoga helps with back pain relief.Yoga is as good as basic stretching for easing pain and improving mobility in people with lower back pain. The American College of Physicians recommends yoga as a first-line treatment for chronic low back pain.

Try it: Cat-Cow Pose. Get on all fours, placing your palms underneath your shoulders and your knees underneath your hips. First, inhale, as you let your stomach drop down toward the floor. Then, exhale, as you draw your navel toward your spine, arching your spine like a cat stretching. 

3. Yoga can ease arthritis symptoms.Gentle yoga has been shown to ease some of the discomfort of tender, swollen joints for people with arthritis, according to a John Hopkins review of 11 regional studies.

 4. Yoga benefits heart health. Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.

Try it: Downward Dog Pose. Get on all fours, then tuck your toes under and bring your sitting bones up, so that you make a triangle shape. Keep a slight bend in your knees, while lengthening your spine and tailbone.

5. Yoga relaxes you, to help you sleep better.Research shows that a consistent bedtime yoga routine can help you get in the right mindset and prepare your body to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Try It: Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose. Sit with your left side against a wall, then gently turn right and lift your legs up to rest against the wall, keeping your back on the floor and your sitting bones close to the wall. You can remain in this position for 5 to 15 minutes. 

6. Yoga can mean more energy and brighter moods.You may feel increased mental and physical energy, a boost in alertness and enthusiasm, and fewer negative feelings after getting into a routine of practicing yoga.

7. Yoga helps you manage stress. According to the National Institutes of Health, scientific evidence shows that yoga supports stress management, mental health, mindfulness, healthy eating, weight loss and quality sleep.

Try It: Corpse Pose (Savasana) Lie down with your limbs gently stretched out, away from the body, with your palms facing up. Try to clear your mind while breathing deeply. You can hold this pose for 5 to 15 minutes.

8. Yoga connects you with a supportive community. Participating in yoga classes can ease loneliness and provide an environment for group healing and support. Even during one-on-one sessions loneliness is reduced as one is acknowledged as a unique individual, being listened to and participating in the creation of a personalized yoga plan.

9. Yoga promotes better self-care. Scientific Research on Yoga Benefits The U.S. military, the National Institutes of Health and other large organizations are listening to — and incorporating — scientific validation of yoga’s value in health care.Numerous studies show yoga’s benefits in arthritis, osteopenia, balance issues, oncology, women’s health, chronic pain and other specialties.

5 YOGA ASANAS THAT KEEPS YOU HEALTHY:-

Mind, body, heart and soul – the key to becoming a healthy and happy human being lies in maintaining the wellbeing of these four components, no matter what your age.

 

As you age, it is natural that your body and mind experience a certain degree of physical changes that can lead to fatigue. Your joints begin to get rusty, your reflexes slow down, the body starts losing its elasticity, the muscles get weaker, and the mind, too, shows signs of exhaustion.

 

There is no shame in admitting and accepting that you are growing old; in fact, it happens to be one of the best phases of your life.

 

However, given the aforementioned facts, it is important that you pay extra attention towards your physical and mental wellbeing. One form of exercise that manages to let you do this is yoga.

 

Yogic asanas or poses/postures are known to be the near-perfect way of ensuring strength, flexibility, stability, mobility and wellness. Here’s looking at five easy yoga postures that you should incorporate in your daily morning routine.

 

1. Tadasana

  

The ‘mountain pose’ is one of the easiest asanas in yoga and is considered particularly beneficial for those who are 60 years and above in age. Essentially meant to correct bad posture by working your abs, back, legs and core, this pose helps you:

• Improve your blood circulation

• Relieve stress

• Work on your stability and mobility

• Enhance the functioning of the digestive system

• Improve your posture when you stand or sit

2. Uttanasana

  

The classic inversion pose is an excellent way to deal with (or avoid) back-related problems. By standing in an inverted position, the asana stretches out your hamstrings, calves, lower back and puts pressure on your ankles, hips and abdomen. Uttanasana is known to:

• Relieve chronic back pain

• Aid blood circulation

• Lower stress levels

• Strengthen your hamstrings

• Make you more flexible

3. Baddha Konasana

  

The butterfly pose, as we all know it, is a great way to engage your groin area, which is usually a stiff and ignored part of the body. Ideally meant to be done early in the morning on an empty stomach, the Baddha Konasana helps:

• Stimulate your urinary bladder

• Manage kidney problems

• Improve the functioning of your digestive system

• Deal with the menopause process

• Relieve fatigue

4. Bhujangasana

  

A pose that resembles the rising head of a cobra, Bhujangasana is best known for its ability to engage the lower back, shoulders and chest. Individuals with spine injuries, back problems or lower back pain should ideally practice this asana every single morning. Bhujangasana helps you:

• Deal with lower back stiffness

• Address spinal pain

• Relieve pressure from the shoulders and chest

• Stretch and engage the abdomen

• Improve flexibility

• Get rid of hunching problems

5. Shavasana

  

Amongst the most popular and easiest of yogic asanas is the Shavasana. Meant to be done at the end of every yoga session (or workout), this posture involves lying down on your back and breathing uniformly, while relaxing every muscle in your body. Shavasana helps:

• Cure insomnia (a common problem during old age)

• Deal with constipation

• Improve concentration levels

• Ease stress and anxiety

• Improve mental health

• Rejuvenate your body

While there are several other asanas in yoga that can improve your overall health or target specific groups of muscles and joints in your body, the ones mentioned above are ideally recommended for seniors. Some other popular yoga postures include the likes of Vajrasana, Virabhadrasana, Trikonasana, Vrikshasana, Paschimottanasana, Balasana, Ardha Pavanamuktasana and Setu Bandhasana.

  

It is important that you only practice those asanas that you are comfortable with. If you find it difficult to carry out any such exercises at home, it is best that you visit a doctor and discuss what set of poses and asanas is ideal for your body.

 

Yoga is effective and all it takes is 30 to 60 minutes every morning for you to kick-start your day on a healthy note. Live strong, live long!

This is all for today, I hope you got some meaningful understanding from today’s blog.Thank you for your precious time, See you in the next blog 😊.

By Aryan Veerwani(Team SYNC)

SYNC Foundation day💚

 

Let’s take a look at the 7 years of togetherness filled with fitness, friendship, fun activities, fabulous times, and so much more… 

Today as we celebrate the Foundation Day of SYNC (Synthesis of Yoga and Niyama Council) of H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, it is a matter of great pleasure for us to congratulate each and everyone who has contributed to the growth of this club over the years and helped us achieve great heights of success.

Over the years, we’ve organised several events including the Celebration of International Day of Yoga, Meditation Workshops, Zumba Workshops, Dance workshops such as Hip-hop and Bolly Folk Garba, Meditative Art and Mandala Workshops, Music Therapy Workshop, Laughter Yoga Workshop and many more. 

We’re extremely grateful that we had the opportunity to organise our annual Flagship Festival 'Elysium' in March 2022, that too offline!! (Short intro to the newcomers: Elysium is SYNC’s flagship fest which is a fitness extravaganza wherein fun and fitness go hand in hand)

It has been said and believed that for any significant goal to be accomplished, it is important to have the right foundation. Hence, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude towards the founder of SYNC, Miss Anvita Dixit. Without her vision, constant support and blessings, this club would not have become what it is today. 

Special thanks to our Principal Dr. Pooja Ramchandani, our Vice Principal Dr. Navin Punjabi, our Teacher-in-charge Mr. Atul Sathe and to all the teachers who have been with this Club since its inception and guided the students in the best way possible in every sphere of their lives. 

The main idea behind this club was to create a safe space for individuals wherein they can just be themselves, have a sense of belongingness and have access to check in with their spiritual, emotional and mental levels. I personally think that SYNC has not only stayed true to its vision but also achieved far more than one can imagine. 

Today, for any SYNC member, SYNC is not just a club, it’s their FAMILY. It is a home where we spend endless hours laughing and giggling over silly jokes, being each other’s moral support in trying times and most importantly, sticking with each other through thick and thin. From giving us a moment to de-stress to making sure that everyone in the club made some fun memories, SYNC has given us a lot over the years and today we’d like to give it back!

On this Foundation Day, let’s pledge to continue with the same zeal and enthusiasm and to re-dedicate ourselves to take this club to even greater heights!

By Saloni Bhagwani 

(Vice President & Team SYNC Snippets)

Acupressure

 

Hey reader! Welcome back. In today’s blog, I’d like to share my views about a very interesting topic and that topic is Acupressure. 

Acupressure is an Asian bodywork therapy with roots in traditional Chinese medicine. The traditional Chinese medicine theory describes acupressure points or acupoints, which lie along the meridians of the human body. It is believed that vital energy or a life force called qi (ch’i) flows through these energy meridians and that 12 major meridians connect organ networks to establish an organized system of communication throughout the body. The meridians originate at the fingertips, connect to the brain and then link to their respective organ. The science of acupressure states that illnesses occur when any one of these meridians is blocked or is out of balance.

How does acupressure work?

Both acupressure and acupuncture are therapies that help restore balance. Acupressure works to restore health and balance and also regulates the opposite forces of yin (negative energy) and yang (positive energy). Some believe that acupressure also affects the energy fields of mind, emotion, and spirit. However, opposing fields of thought believe that the benefits of acupressure could be attributed to factors such as improved circulation, reduced muscle tension or stimulation of endorphins (that are natural painkillers). An acupressure practitioner uses his/her fingers, palms, feet or elbows, or special devices to apply pressure at various acupoints of the body’s meridians. Acupressure may also involve acupressure massage or stretching. A typical acupressure session involves the patient lying clothed on a massage table. The practitioner presses acupressure points on the body with special focus on the points that connect to an afflicted organ. One session usually lasts for about an hour, and a person may require regular sessions for best results.

The benefits of acupressure

Along with its ability to help treat variety of ailments, patients experience additional benefits of acupressure massage. It's a deeply relaxing experience and — like other types of massage — can help with:

Relieving stress, tension and anxiety

Improving sleep

Relaxing muscles and joints

Soothing the pain and discomfort of a sports or other injury

Reducing digestive issues

Minimising headaches

Alleviating chronic pain

The therapy stimulates the body's circulatory, lymphatic and hormonal systems. It also helps the function of the immune system and the body's natural ability to heal itself.

 

Basics of Acupressure 

Different types of points

When a therapist is using the acupressure massage technique, they target either local points or trigger points. What is the difference between these two types of points? Local points are the actual spots on the body where the patient is experiencing pain or discomfort. Trigger points are those that are connected to the points of the body experiencing pain or discomfort. These two types of points the practitioner multiple avenues to approach a patient's problem, a benefit of the practice.

The points used in acupressure masssage exist among a network or meridians, which are basically the highways on which chi flows throughout the body. Sometimes the pressure is needed at these points to clear up blockages and help ensure a healthy, balanced and harmonious flow of energy through the meridians.

Commonly used points

The points and meridians constitute an extensive network throughout the body. Therapists use their knowledge of this network to address specific disorders and diseases in patients. One point, for example, called the Gallbladder Channel (GB20, Fengchi) exists at the base of the skull where the neck joins the back. Applying pressure there can help with a variety of ailments, from the common cold to high blood pressure. The Kidney Channel (KI3, Taixi) sits just behind the inner ankle. It is used to treat issues ranging from asthma to lower back pain.

There are 14 main channels. Acupressure may be used alongside other styles of massage therapy or as a complement to another holistic treatment, such as chiropractic care. Try out some acupressure points on your own. This is all for today, I hope you got some meaningful understanding from today’s blog.Thank you for your precious time, See you in the next blog 😊.

By Aryan Veerwani ( Team SYNC)