Yoga is a way of life; a philosophy of living that strives for balance between the mind, body and spirit and seeks to maintain all these aspects of a person in a healthy and active state. The word Yoga means union and suggests the union of the body, mind and spirit. Yoga as it is commonly practiced around the world is called Hatha Yoga and was formalized by the sage Patajali in his work the Yoga Sutras. Patanjali is therefore known as the Father of Yoga. You can learn more about Yoga in the land of its birth – India, on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.

Yoga and Meditation

Introductions.

Yoga is one of the most ancient cultural heritage of India. The word yoga in Sanskrit means “to unite”, and so yoga can be said to connote a unitive discipline. In this sense it is an exercise in moral and mental cultivation that generates good health , contributes to longevity, and the total intrinsic discipline culminates into positive and perennial happiness and peace. Therefore, yoga is the said to be indispensable of the ultimate accomplishment in life. It is a science that affects not only the conscious self but the subconscious as well. It is a practical physiological training, which if practiced can exalt man

Kerala

Kerala, located on the south-western tip of India, enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Asia. Fondly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala was selected by the National Geographic Traveler as one of the 50 destinations of a lifetime and one of the thirteen paradises in the world.

Yoga

Yoga is a way of life, a philosophy of living that strives for balance between the mind, body and spirit and seeks to maintain all these aspects of a person in a healthy and active state.
Meditation.
Having been an intrinsic part of everyday religious life on the subcontinent for over two thousand years, India’s highly-refined techniques of yoga and meditation might reasonably claim to be its most influential export.

Swami Sadantha Sarswathi

Swami Sadantha Sarswathi who walked through the path of yoga and meditation and discovered the treasure of yoga and meditation His real name was K.R.Raghava Kurupe a warerer Maha Kavi Kunniyor Kuttamath family at cheruvathoor

After completion his master degree in Philosphy in 1952.He went to Himalyas .In search of yoga and meditation .He studed yoga and meditation from Sivandayoga asram .After his studied he went to EUROPE and settled at HOLAND and in 1961 he became Swami Sadanda Saraswathi and returened to INDIA as yoga teacher training and started yoga classes at Tellichery kannur district in KERALA.
Award
Best Yoga Teacher award awarded by Sree Naryanan Cultural Society BAHRAIN

Master: Velayuden Nair
[Date of Birth : 25-06-1938]
President :Yoga Vedantha Foundation Trust in India
M.N.Velayuden Nair a disciple of great Swami Sadananda Saraswathi , has obtained level Diplomas in ‘D’ Asmaas .A Hathayoga Anatamy Part I and Diploma ‘C’ Madras Internal Purification System .
Has conducted yoga classes in various Goverment and private institutions like Calicut university , IM.T.T.F etc also conducted classes to the member of the J.C’s International charter secretary Kuthparamba and Rotary club international charter member at Kuthparamba ,PRO upto 10 years Vadakara and Kuthuparamba -a faculty memeber of Mambaram english medium school and NAM college Kallikandy -Panoor.Classes are being conducted now at Rani Public School ,Vatakara. and various goverining member upto 16 years
My Family Status
Wfe:T.V.Vijayalakshmi
Rtd.Secretary of Co-op Rural Bank
Kuthuparamba.

1) Eldest Doughter-Dr:T.V.Mini,Msc,Phd,Bed Husband .U.Divakaran, General Manager Production . Medimix ,Chennai
2) T.V.Prasanth Kumar, Civil Engineer,Kakkanad ,Cochin, His wife : Sangeetha ,M.A Bed Teacher, St.Pauls International School, Angamali.
3) T.V.Priya,BA,Bed, Teacher M.E.S School,chendayad,Panoor Husband: M.P.Udayabhanu, NSS President Thalassery Thaluk

Utthira Dvipadasana

Stage 1:
Lying flat on the back ,lift both the legs straight to 45′.After holding in accordance with one is capable , slowly bring them down
Stage 2:
Lifting up to 80′ with the same process
EXPLANATION:
This will help the stomach to retain the blood to activate its internal functions.
RESULTS
The veins and internal systems will function properly and become strong; it helps excretions.

Saravangasana

Stage 1:
Lying on the back .bending the knees so as toy touch the nose .rolling the hips and back upward ,with the support of hands and stretching the body completely straight so that the whole body rests on the shoulders .
RESULTS
This blocks the flow of ambrosia and blood and retains it in the head .giving the benefit of Jalandhara bandha thereby it is capable of preventing premature grey hair .It is benerical to all organs of the body, helps to make the waist slim and increases digestion .It removes the hernia if it is practised immediately after Uddvana Bandha . The constant practice of this posture gives relief to any complaints of uterus .It removes Flatulence and helps to cure the excessive perspiration of the
body, especially of armpits .and bad smells .It shapes the hips gracefully .This is beneficial for many other diseases. lt improves the circulation of blood and seminal weaknesses. As it is beneficial to all organs and limbs of the body it is called Sarvangasana.
N.B:High bloodpressure patients and heartpatients should avoid its practice.Immediat

Tolangulasana

Stage 1:
Lie flat on the ground , keeping the fists a little below the waist .Lift the whole body above resting on the fists
RESULTS
It loosens the nerves , especially below the chest; gives strength to the arms and fingers ,removes the quivering of the hands and excessive transpirations .This is good for those who have nervousness , anxiety , cold or warm hands . It increases the strength of the body.
N.B. Patient of blood-pressure shoild avoid

Merudandasana

Stage 1:
Lying flat on the back raise the back 45′ ,both the hands strectched forward ,equal to the height of shoulders .Palms straight turned towards the floor .This should done repeatedly for 5 minutes (at least).Hips and legs should be straight an firm without bending
RESULTS
It loosens the nerves , especially below the chest; gives strength to the arms and fingers ,removes the quivering of the hands and excessive transpirations .This is good for those who have nervousness , anxiety , cold or warm hands . It increases the strength of the body.
EXPLANATION
This posture brings the blood from top and bottom to the stomach and retains it there. Again it goes back wile lying flat .The continuous practice gives free flow of blood to and fro
RESULTS:
The defects of the loin and breast ,back an. stomach will be removed