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Cultural Heritage of India | Handicraft | Art of Weaving, Embroidery and Leather Industry

Art of  Weaving and Embroidery           Ancient India had a unique place in the fields of hand weaving, embroidery and knitting. It was said that the whole piece of cloth of a particular size (Taka) of fine muslin of Dhaka could easily pass through a ring and could be adjusted in a matchbox. Moreover 'Galicha' (carpet of several regions), knitting work on attires and artistry etc. occupied a prominent place. Amongst them are Patola of Patan (Gujarat), Bandhani of Rajasthan, kanjivaram saree and kashmiri cloth having 'Kasab' work .           During the golden period of Solanki era, Gujarat had progressed in this field. During the reign of Siddhraj Jaisingh many artisans (weavers) came and settled in Patan and made the town world famous, especially for its Patola. Some weavers of Patan were the best artists particularly of Patola of Patan. This art of Patan is more than 850 years old. Only a handful people have the skill...

How can we maintain health by Yoga? | Mantra for Remain Healthy

Mention Effects of Physical Activities on Health           We have discussed above treatment. But society greatly needs prevention of disease. It is certainly necessary for individual also. But steps taken by group are more effective. Individual can take necessary steps to consolidate the results.           The following are some topics of life styles to prevent disease. Addiction Control: One should be completely free for addiction of tobacco, alcohol, morphine or any other. For Part-2 of this series, Please click the below link >> Part-2 Balanced Nutritious Diet:           We should take proper nutritious balanced diet keeping in mind age, sex, constitution and other aspects of the body.           In short, high quality proteins in enough quantity should be consumed. Immune bodies are manufactured out of them only. Take carbohydrate diet which is ...

Daily Exercises | What are the methods for daily exercises ?

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Exercise 1: Basic Position: Attention Lift the leg and take half squat from the knee. Both the hand in front. The palms facing each other. Raise on the toes of both the legs. Take the hands upward. Keep them straight. Palms facing each other. As per count-1. Attention. 5 to 8 - As above on right leg. Exercise 2: Basic Position: Attention Put left leg on left side. Bend both the hands from elbows and pull downward. Fists closed and near the shoulders. Raise on both the legs. Keep the hands straight above. palms facing each other. As per count-1. Attention. 5 to 8 - As above on right leg. Exercise 3: Basic Position: Attention Put the leg on left side. Toes touching the ground. Both the hands straight on the sides. palms facing the ground. Take the hands over the head and clap. As per count-1. Attention. 5 to 8 - As above on right leg. Exercise 4: Basic Position: Attention Raise on toes. Both the hands straight in front. Palms facing each other. Bend the hands from elbows. Keep them i...

How to do Chandrasana and Shavasana | Benefits | Methods

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Chandrasana In this asana, the shape of the body becomes like a moon hence it is called "Chandrasana". Basic Position: Sitting position Method: Bend both legs and sit on them in such a way the toes of both the legs touch each other and the heels remain outward. Sit on the toes so that they touch the buttocks. Keep both the hands crossed from the elbows and raise on the knees. Breathe in, and while bending the head in the back side, stretch the waist upward from the front. After bending the head on back side, keep it over the heels. Holding this position for a while, bring the body in the basic position in the reverse order. Benefits: This asana is very advantageous for the respiratory system. It activates the lung's capacity. It is useful for a person having asthma disease. It is advantageous in all diseases of the spinal cord. It is useful for thyroid. For more asanas; How to do Pavan Muktasana and Tadasana? - Click Here How to do Trikonasana and Dhanurasana? - Click He...

How to do Pavan Muktasana and Tadasana? | Methods | Benefits

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Pavan Muktasana While performing this asana, the gas gets released easily and hence this asana is called "Pavan Muktasana". Basic Position: Lying on the back position. Method: 1. Keep the heats together. Then while breathing draw the knees of both the legs toward the abdomen and hold with the hands. 2. Lift the head above the ground and touch the mouth with the knees. Keep legs straightened forward. 3. Release the breath and press the abdomen with the thighs of the legs. 4. Keep the legs pressed upon the abdomen till you can stop breathing. Hold this position for a suitable time and then come in the basic position in the reverse order. Benefits: 1. The upper gas comes out by this asana. 2. The slackness of the body reduces and the fat of the abdomen gets removed. 3. This asana prevents the heart and lung diseases. 4. It is advantageous in indigestion, blocking of excreation, uterus diseases, pain of the inner part of the abdomen below the naval, women disease, gas, piles, bl...

How to do Trikonasana and Dhanurasana | Methods | Benefits

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Trikonasana : In this asana a Triangle - Trikona with the co-ordination of one hand, one leg and the trunk, hence the name is Trikonasana. Basic Position : Standing in an attention position Method: 1. As shown in position-1, put the left leg on the left side at a suitable distance, inhale and keep both the hands sideward parallel to the ground and in line with the shoulder. Keep the palms facing the toes of ground. 2. Exhale and touch the toes of left leg with the left hand fingers. Raise the right hand upward keeping the palm outward. 3. Turn the neck and try to see the straightened right hand. 4. Inhale and come in no-1 position. 5. Touch the right leg toes with right hand fingers as in count no-2. 6. Try to see left hand like count-3 and keep this position upto a suitable time. 7. As per count-1 position. 8. Holding this position for a while, come in the basic position in the reverse order. Benefits : 1. Neck gets rest. The pains of shoulder and neck joints get raid off. 2. Spinal ...

How to do Vrukshasana and Pada Hastasana | Benefits | Methods

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Vrukshasana Since, the position of the body is like a tree (Vruksha) this asana is called Vrukshasana. Basic Position: Standing in an attention position. Method: 1. After standing on both the legs and keeping the body straight, lift the right leg, bend it from the knee, put it (Knee) on the root of the thigh of the left leg so that the toes remain pointed toward the ground. 2. Take both the hands over the head from the sides and keep touching the palms facing each other. 3. Straighten the elbows of both the hands and keep the body straight. 4. Breathe slowly and maintain the position for about 10 seconds. After maintaining the above position as stated above, bring the body in the basic position slowly in the reverse order. Perform this asana on the other leg in the same order. Benefits: 1. Makes all the parts of the body active. 2. Makes the tissues and the muscles of the wrists, hands and the fingers stronger. 3. Makes the hands and the legs graceful and makes the chest broader. Poin...

What is Surya Namaskar | 12 Poses of Surya Namaskar

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Surya Namaskar The exercise being done for respectful bowing (obeisance) to the sun, is called Surya Namaskar. This exercise is to be done keeping the face toward the East direction. For more asanas; How to do Pavan Muktasana and Tadasana? - Click  Here How to do Trikonasana and Dhanurasana? - Click  Here How to do Vrukshasana and Pada Hastasana? - Click  Here How to do Chandrasana and Shavasana? - Click  Here How to do Surya Namaskar? 12 poses of Surya Namaskar Method: 1. Join both the hands in such a way that the thumbs remain in touch with the chest and the allows sideward as shown in the figure. Pull the abdomen inside as possible as you can. Expand the lungs. Keep the eyes in front. close the mouth and have deep breathing. (Pooraka) 2. Raise the hands upward. Keep both the palms facing the sun. Bend the body on the backward as possible as you can and pull it, back. Keep the eyes toward the sky, Breathe deeply. 3. Continuing kumbhaka, bend forward from the w...

What is the meaning of Yogasana | Meditation | Relaxation | Definition

Yogasana What is meaning of Yogasana?           We all know that the proficiency of work depends upon our concentration. Regarding concentration there is a complaint of the teachers that the students do not concentrate upon their studies. On the other side the students complain that the students do not examine the papers with concentration. Sometimes the way farers walking without attention collide each other and then beat each other that they should walk with attention. This shows the importance of concentration and attention. There is every possibility of an accident and loss when any work is done without concentration. Meditation What is Mediation and its explanation?           Meditation is neither any power, strength or a matter of any mysterious secret. Mediation is a process. It is defined in different ways.           When an activity of our sensory nerve is centred on a specific event or a ...