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Yoga:
The Science of Being
Nauli Kri=
ya -
Abdominal Massage
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Nauli is a shining gem in t=
he
treasure trove of Yoga practices.
Nauli is one of the best exercises for our health, due to the
stimulation and regulating effect upon the entire digestive system. M=
any
illnesses have their origin in the digestive system: headache, skin
disease, sometimes Cancer too. Toxic substances and waste products th=
at
have not been excreted in a timely manner, are stored in the body - t=
his
is the cause of these misfortunes. Nauli stimulates and purifies the
Manipur Chakra, the storehouse of prana and centre of vitality. It he=
lps
to increase mental clarity and power by harmonising the energy flows =
in
the body.
Nauli helps to balance the
adrenal component of the endocrine. It generates heat in the body and
dries up excessive mucous. It increases appetite and digestion, and
causes happiness. It regulates blood pressure and has a preventative
effect against diabetes. Helpful for heartburn, skin diseases (acne),
constipation, indigestion, nervous diarrhea, acidity, flatulence,
depression, hormonal imbalances, sexual and urinary disorders, diabet=
es,
lack of energy and emotional disturbances.
How do you practice Nauli?
Nauli is the churning of the stomach muscles while creating a suction
effect in the abdominal cavity. Moving the muscles at the centre of t=
he
abdomen (Rectus abdominus) in a circular motion strengthening the
abdominal muscles and massaging the intestines and organs of the lower
abdomen including the nerves, intestines, reproductive, urinary and
excretory organs.
The first step in Nauli is to learn to isolate the rectus abdominus
muscle while creating suction in the abdominal cavity. Once this has =
been
perfected, the rectus abdominus muscle can be rolled around in a circ=
ular
motion. =
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1. Stand erect at your place.
2. Maintain 15" to 18" distance bet=
ween
legs and lean forward, place hands on respective knees or thighs. Exh=
ale
completely and retain the breath outside.
3. Expand your chest and raise your diaphragm=
so
that abdomen is drawn in and there becomes a cavity in abdomen.
4. Middle Nauli: Now try to isolate the
central abdominal muscle. This cannot be achieved during first effort.
But effort should continue. Blow out your abdomen as in Agnisara but
effort should be made that central part should come out. This is call=
ed
Madhyama (middle) Nauli.
5. After maintaining it according to your
limitation, return to the original position and then practice it agai=
n.
6. Left and Right Nauli: After attaining
Middle Nauli, when we press more on left knee with left hand and less=
en
the pressure on right knee of right hand then the Middle Nauli shifts=
to
left side and this is known as (Vama) left nauli.Right Similarly when=
we
lessen the pressure of the left hand on left knee then these accumula=
ted
muscles (of middle nauli) shifts to right side and this is called rig=
ht
nauli.
Caution: Always pract=
ice
with empty stomach and preferably after Agnisara and Uddiyana.=
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Taking responsibility for a=
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the experiences in life makes you powerful and will put an end to
grumbling, retribution, explanations and a host of other negative
tendencies. Taking full responsibility makes you free.<=
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When someone blames you,
directly or indirectly, what do you do?
- Do you register it in your mind and get emotionally upset=
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- Do you dismiss it altogether without taking a lesson from=
it?
- Do you talk about it with people, wasting everyone's time=
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- Do you pity yourself and blame your shortcomings? =
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- Do you blame the other person? =
- Do you generalize and eternalize the problem?=
When
this happens you are not living up to this knowledge. You need to do =
Art
of Living introductory course atleast six times and read all the week=
ly
knowledge.
However, if you:
- Laugh at it and not even take notice, =
- Treat it as a non-event, not even worth talking about it =
or
taking any action,
- Treat opinions and accusations as passing clouds and more=
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an entertainment,
- Discourage dwelling on unpleasant and negative moments, <=
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- Are non-judgmental and absolutely unshaken in your space =
of
love,
- Remain centered and calm , and do not take pride in your
growth or wisdom
Then you are a pride to your
tutor- the master.
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in
the air from Singapore to Hawaii, April 12,2001
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