A Beginner's Guide for learning about Natural Yoga cure for diabetes

Everything you need to know about the A to z of Diabetes Health Condition.

Disease name	Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus)
Name meaning	"diabetes" means "to pass through" was first used in 230 BCE by the Greek Apollonius of Memphis and “mellitus”,meaning “like honey”. (OR) Named by Greek physician (Aretus the Cappadocian) as "diabainein" meaning "a siphon" (tube used to convey liquid upwards).
Definition	Diabetes is a Metabolic disorder, which is High blood levels for longer period of time, because the pancreas is not producing enough insulin or the bodies cells not properly responding to Insulin.
Symptoms	High blood sugar level,frequent urination (polyuria),increased thirst (polydipsia),increased hunger (polyphagia).
Duration of disease	Lifetime Disease.
Diabetes Types	Type 1,Type 2 and Gestational diabetes,(Prediabetes) (Rare types : congenital diabetes and steroid diabetes)
Sub groups/Types	Sub Group/Type 1, severe autoimmune diabetes (SAID): It’s a form of type 1 diabetes and LADA, about 10 percent of those diagnosed. Sub Group/Type 2, severe insulin-deficient diabetes (SIDD): higher A1c results, moderate insulin resistance impaired insulin secretion, and the highest risk of retinopathy (eye disease). Sub Group/Type 3, severe insulin-resistant diabetes (SIRD): obese adults with severe insulin resistance, varying A1c levels, and the highest incidence of kidney disease. Sub Group/Type 4, mild obesity-related diabetes (MOD): obese children and teens with varying HbA1c levels. Sub Group/Type 5, mild age-related diabetes (MARD): the elderly, approximately 40 percent of those diagnosed.
Diagnosis methods	Fasting plasma glucose level,Plasma glucose,glucose tolerance test,Glycated hemoglobin.
Causes	Genetic defects,Exocrine pancreatic Affects, Endocrinopathies,Infections,Drugs, ,Poor life style,Poor diet habits,Less physically Active and Obese.
Diagnosis methods	Fasting plasma glucose level,Plasma glucose,glucose tolerance test,Glycated hemoglobin.
Normal Sugar levels Vs Diabetic Sugar levels	·       Normal Sugar Level - less than 100 mg/dL (Before eating or fasting anything for at least 8 hours),140 mg/dL (after eating 2 hours). ·       Diabetic sugar levels are without fasting 200 mg/dL and Fasting 100 to 125 mg/dL means you have pre-diabetes and If it's 126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) or higher on two separate tests to know the type 1 (check for autoantibodies means type 1) or 2 of diabetes.
Diabetes leads to Other health problems	Cardiovascular disease, stroke,Nerve damage (neuropathy),Kidney damage (nephropathy),Alzheimer's disease,high blood pressure,high cholesterol,Chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, and Eye damage (retinopathy).
Additional symptoms (its common for other health conditions also)	blurred vision, headache, fatigue, slow healing of cuts, and itchy skin.
preventive measures	Type 1 (not preventable). Type 2 (85–90% preventable by maintaining weight and healthy lifestyle).
Organs affected	Eyes, kidneys, and nerves
Permanent Cure	Not Available (can be only managed with Proper medications and lifestyle choices)
Each Type Definitions :	·       Type 1 (pancreas' failure to produce enough insulin due to loss of beta cells). ·       Type 2 (insulin resistance cell fails to produce insulin ). ·       Gestational diabetes (occurs in pregnant women)
Managing methods	Monitor your Blood glucose level,Do Exercise Regularly,Get eye check ups,Get feet checkup,proper diet,Exercise,healthy BMI (body-weight),avoid tobacco (quit smoking). ·       Type 1 - (controlled with insulin injections). ·       Type 2 - (proper medications). ·       Gestational diabetes - (resolves after the birth of the baby in pregnant women) ·       Prediabetes Is Reversible (use portable blood glucose meter to measure your blood sugar level)
Type 1 vs Type 2 Difference	Type 1 is autoimmune health condition,caused by body attacking its own pancreas with antibodies,its a genetic predisposition,It occurs suddenly,mostly among Children. Type 2 diabetes is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes,Type 2 is milder than Type 1 but its most common than Type 1,Type 2 causes health problems with kidneys,heart disease, nerves, and eyes,In Type 2 insulin is produced by pancreas but in small amount,It Gradually develops,mostly among Adults.
Diabetes medicines	For Type 2 –  Metformin (aka Glumetza, Glucophage) (used to control high blood sugar) (side effects are Nausea and diarrhea). Sulfonylureas (aka Diabinese, Tolinase, Glipizide) (Helps with insulin secretion) (side effects are low blood sugar and weight gain). Meglitinides (It works more like Sulfonylureas helps with insulin secretion,it acts faster within short duration (side effects are low blood sugar and Weight gain). Thiazolidinediones (Its works like metformin body tissues more sensitive to insulin) (Side effects are weight gain,heart failure and fractures). DPP-4 inhibitors (It used to reduce  blood sugar levels) GLP-1 receptor agonists (It slow digestion and help lower blood sugar levels) (Side effects are nausea and may develop pancreatitis). SGLT2 inhibitors (It prevents the kidneys from reabsorbing sugar into blood and sugar is excreted in the urine) (Side effects are yeast infections, urinary tract infections,increased urination and hypo-tension). Insulin therapy (Insulin shots for Type 2 diabetic people using injections) Before using any medications always consult with your Doctor to get a proper guidance and Dosage of medicine for your condition.
Diabetes Diet	Low carbohydrates Diet,Green organic,Vegetables,Nuts,Seeds,Beans, High fiber Diet,Vegan based diet.
Foods to avoid	Sugar (sugar added food products and Artificial sweeteners),Trans Fats,Fruit juice,Fast Food,Fried oily products,Processed foods.
Ayurveda Treatment (Ayurvedic name : Madhumeha)	Metabolic kalpha type of disorder cured by Panchakarma (Detoxification method). Don’t try any Ayurvedic medicine without consulting a expert Ayurveda Doctor,because the Dosage and medicine varies according to your individual health and body condition.
Ayurveda herbs	Fenugreek,Triphala,Neem Leaves,Amla (Emblica Officinalis),Tulsi (Holy Basil) Leaves,Cinnamon,Turmeric & Aloe Vera. Discuss with your healthcare professional before taking any of these herbs.
Exercise	Aerobic Exercise (walking/Jogging,Swimming,),Strength Training,yoga.
Yoga Poses for Diabetes	Dhanurasana (bow pose),Bhujangasana (cobra pose),Ardha-matsyendrasana (spinal twist),Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend),Pranayama (Breathing Exercise).
Facts/ Statistics	Type-2 diabetes (90% of cases) is more common than Type-1 diabetes. Diabetes was the 7th leading cause of death in the US. Diabetes is more common among African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians than whites. Diabetes is the major cause for blindness in US (early detection can prevent 90 % of blindness cases). Men have higher risk of death by diabetes than women. CDC estimates between 2 to 10 percent of pregnancies in US are affected by gestational diabetes every year. Global Annual Death Count : 1.5–5.0 million per year.
Myths	Eating sugar causes diabetes (Eating sugar doesn't cause diabetes there are many lifestyle and hereditary factors). Thin people doesn't get type 2 diabetes (Even thin healthy people also have a 15% chance of getting diabetes).
If untreated	will lead to health conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis,hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state,even death.
Best selling books about diabetes	Think Like a pancreas by Gary Scheiner,Sugar Surfing by Stephen W. Ponder and Kevin L. McMahon,Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution by Richard K. Bernstein,The End of Diabetes by Joel Fuhrman.
Movies/Documentary for diabetes	That Sugar Film (2014),Super Size Me (2004),Fed Up (2014),Hungry for Change (2012).
Who are at Risk	Overweight (Above average BMI),From age 40 and above are higher probability of risk,Family history of Diabetes,Less physically Active.
Diseases with Similar Symptoms	Coeliac disease,Thyroid disease, Polycystic ovary syndrome,Diabetes insipidus,Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum,Mastopathy.
Animals With Diabetes	Animals also get Diabetes, most common animals with Diabetes are cats and Dogs (There are number other animals also get Diabetes)
World Diabetes Day	14th November
To learn About Asthma visit	https://svargayoga.blogspot.com/2018/12/yoga-for-asthma.html

Best and Effective Yoga Poses (Asanas) for Diabetes :

1. Dhanurasana (bow pose)
2. Bhujangasana (cobra pose)
3. Ardha-matsyendrasana (spinal twist)
4. Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend pose)
5. Pranayama (Breathing Exercise).

1.Dhanurasana (bow pose) :

2.Bhujangasana (cobra pose) :

3.Ardha-matsyendrasana (spinal twist) :

4.Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend pose) :

5.Pranayama (Breathing Exercise) :

Image credit : Nick Youngson

Everything You Wanted to Know About MODO YOGA

Answered: Your Most Burning Questions About Modo Yoga

• Yoga studio Name                 : Modo Yoga (formerly known as Moksha Yoga)
• Founders of Modo yoga          : Jessica Robertson and Ted Grand
• Founded on                            : 2004
• Started first at                        : Canada,Toronto
• Mission/Vision of Modo yoga    : Be Healthy,Be Accessible,Be Green,Be Community,Live                                                         to Learn,Be Peace (6 pillars)
• Philosophy                               : Moksha (liberation, freedom, or enlightenment)
• Speciality                                 : Hot Yoga
• Temperature of Hot yoga        : 92 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit with 45-65% humidity
• Yoga style                               : Hatha/Vinyasa Based
• Other class types                    : Modo,Modo Flow,Free style flow,Core flow,Yang                                                                      yin,yin,modo love,Live music karma,Take flight
• Available Countries                : North America, Europe and Australia
• No of branches                       : 75 Studios (Owned independently)
• Difficulty Level                         : For all Beginners to Advanced
• Major postures                        : 40 - 45 postures per class
• Duration of Class                    : 60 minutes, 75 minutes or 90 minutes
• Main Benefits                          : Strength and flexibility

What is Modo yoga ?

Video credits to mokshayogavideo

• Modo yoga is formerly called the Moksha yoga,they changed the name of their studio because there are so many similar named yoga studios and gyms around..
• Modo yoga is similar to that of a typical Hot yoga just like Bikram or any others.
• Modo yoga is first started in Canada,Toronto by a yoga teacher couple ,now they are having at least 75 studios around North America, Europe and Australia.
• You can also check out the similar Hot Pod Yoga studio,where will be performing the Hot yoga is specialised pod like structure.

Who founded the Modo yoga studios ?

• Modo yoga studio is co founded by Jessica Robertson and Ted Grand,Jessica Robertson also founded New Leaf Foundation.
• She is now the co director of Modo yoga international.
• She is a yoga teacher,social activist, musical student, and consultant on yoga philosophy in business and community.
• Jessica grew in a farm on Canada with her hippies parents with the teaching of Baba Hari Das.
• She learned yoga from 18 - 23 of ages,her teacher training as yoga instructors are Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Power Yoga and Kirtan,Bikram, Sivananda, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy.
• She is also background in learning History and Anthropology of Medicine and Anatomy at McGill University and graduate level Buddhism with Peter Harvey on United Kingdom.
• She has also worked in non-profit sector with Amnesty International,Canadian Association for Community Living in Panama and Earth-Save foundation.

What is philosophy of Modo yoga or Moksha Yoga Studio?

• Moksha in Sanskrit means freedom and liberation according to the Indian ancient scripts.
• The word Moksha is derived from the word "Mukti" meaning liberation and release.
• The philosophy of Moksha is self acceptance and higher state of consciousness,which  is similar to that of Buddhist concept of "Nirvana" .

Different paths of Moksha (Freedom) :

1. Jnana
2. Bhakti
3. Karma
4. Raja yoga

What are Mission/Vision of Modo Yoga Studio ?

The modo yoga follow a unique six pillars of principles:

1. Be Healthy
2. Be Accessible
3. Be Green
4. Be Community
5. Live to Learn
6. Be Peace

How hot is Modo Yoga ?

• According to the Modo yoga,the temperature of heat is around 40 degrees celsius with about 40% humidity.
• The hot yoga method is used to increase the muscle flexibility and joints flexibility.
• The hot yoga class done by modo studio is non scripted and more relaxed,when compared other types of hot yoga studios.
• Here you will be performing a 40 - 45 yoga poses for a time period of 60 to 90 minutes per class.
• Hot yoga is popular style of trend in the yoga community,but you can also learn about the opposite yoga trend of Cold yoga training.

What is the difference between the Modo(Moksha) yoga and Bikram yoga ?

• |Bikram yoga is founded by yoga instructor Bikram Choudhary in the year 1976.
• Modo yoga is founded by Jessica Robertson and Ted Grand in the year 2004.
• Bikram yoga is specialised and pioneer in the Hot yoga with Hatha style.
• Modo yoga is also following the Hot yoga with Hatha,Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga styles.
• Bikram yoga classes consist of 90 minutes with 26 yoga asana postures.
• Modo studio classes consist of 60 - 90 minutes with 40+ yoga postures.
• The temperature of hotness in a Bikram yoga class is 35 to 42 °C (95–108 °F) humidity of 40%.
• The temperature of Heat in a Modo yoga session is 40 °C  with about 40% humidity.
• Bikram yoga brand is around the world with at least 2,000 branch studios.
• Modo yoga brand is around 70+ worldwide branches within North America, Europe and Australia.

What are the Benefits of Modo yoga ?

• Increases the body's overall flexibility and Strength with Endurance.
• Reduce the stress and anxiety with improved emotional stability.
• Enhance the bone strength with stamina.
• Boost the mental health with happy mood.
• Improves the mindfulness with self awareness.
• Hot yoga is believed to be a good detoxifying effects.
• Can be helpful with skin health and glowing skin.
•  Heals even allergies and common cold with improved health.

Who should avoid Modo Yoga Class ?

• People with any past or present health conditions should carefully get a expert opinion from a doctor/healthcare professional to get a proper guidance and advise.
• Pregnant Women must avoid these kinds of hot yoga,because these hot yoga with high temperature can affects the health of fetus as well as the mother.
• And also the health conditions like High blood pressure or Low blood pressure should avoid these hot yoga classes,better get a expert health checkup and consulting.

Candle Light yoga is here to save us from the darkness

What is Candlelight Restorative yoga flow ? - A Beginner's guide

What is candlelight yoga ?

• Candle light yoga is exactly as it sounds, performing yoga in front of candle lights.
• Mostly the candle lights are used for meditate practise and relaxation with gentle calm music in background.
• These candlelight yoga is considered more of holistic and spiritual part of yoga session,rather focusing of the movements of body and stretching.
• You can use candlelight for pranayama breathing exercise with spiritual setting of lights surrounded.

Video credits to Befit

Where can i perform Candle light yoga ?

• Choose a calm and noiseless place in your home or outside,so that you can experience a relaxed state of breathing.
• Try to remember air flow is important,but avoid air conditioner and fan ,which will affect the candle
•  lights.
• You can also join a yoga class,where many nowadays offers special candlelight yoga session for their students.
• Candle lights are vision of light and positivist,but the blindfold yoga class is practise of complete dark but quiet yoga class. 

Who should Perform Candle light yoga ?

• Candle lights can performed anybody with any age or size with no restriction,but some people needs it more than others.
• If you feel over stressed,anxiety and depression,then can try candlelight meditation in a calm place.
• People suffering from hyperactivity and overthinking can be gain benefits from these yoga.
• If you want feel something new with your normal yoga routine, then candle light experience can uplift you mood.
• People who are insomniac and sleep disorders can boost the quality of sleep with candle lights.
• This candle light yoga can be helpful for mental health with enhancing the mind with clear and happy vision.

  video credits to Boho beautiful

What are benefits of performing Candle light Yoga ?

• Helpful in meditation with a light to focus all your attention and point of concentration.
• Can improve the quality of your yoga class with a sense of new experience and feel.
• Increases the spirituality aspect of the yoga practise with a holistic approach.
• Enhance the mindfulness and mental benefits with calmer feel.
• Gives a quality of sleep for people who suffers for various sleep problems.
• Improves the mental health by reducing the effects if stress and anxiety.

Hinduism and importance of Light in spiritual aspects :

• A Diya,deepa or deepam is Indian and Nepal oil lamp with a cotton dripped oil for religious worship.
• The light from deepam can be referred to as "aarti" ,in this hindu spiritual practise the worship of god is called "puja".
• In the Hindu religious practise even a festival of lights is grandly celebrated called Diwali.
• The Diwali is word derived from the Sanskrit word "dīpāvali" means row or series of lights.
• A mantra from Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad (holy text of Hindu) states that urges God to 'from darkness, lead us unto Light'.

Chinese Religious celebration of lights :

•  Lantern festival of Lights celebrated by the Chinese 5th day of 1st month in lunisolar Chinese calendar.
• The lantern festival in Chinese tradition is a symbolise letting go of past and welcoming the new year.
• This festival's root into 2000 years ago in the Buddhism era.

What are the things to Remember before Candlelight yoga ?

• Remember even its just a candle, it can harm you with fire,so handle it safely with necessary precautions and safety measures.
• Try to have a yoga partner ,so that you can much more safer and support you with your class.
• Joining a proper yoga class with a expert teacher can give you correct guidance and advise during yoga regime.
• Don't eat before your yoga practise ,but if you are too hungry eat only healthy snacks like fruits and veges.
• Concentrate on your breathing from start to end ,focus on your breathing without any distractions.

Yin and Gin Yoga flow is becoming more popular among western culture

Gin and Tonic join hands with Yin yoga flow to create a new fitness trend of Yin-Gin yoga

What is Gin Yoga ?

• Gin yoga is yoga trend inspired by Beer yoga class ,both yoga trend involves drinking alcoholic beverages during the yoga practise.
• The gin is first started in Manchester in a yoga class called the "YinB4Gin"  for gin lover who loves to drink gin while practising vinyasa yoga flow.
• With the beer yoga itself there are many backlash among the yoga community by the traditional yoga instructor calling its a fake yoga methods used to make money on without any real yoga benefits and also they claims that these trends are eliminating the essence of yoga.
• Actually i am not here to promote this yoga either,but i am going to give the pros and cons of this yoga trend and let you decide what is best for you.

Video credits to INSIDER

• This trend's popularity started to spread to the London by Good Life Yoga ,there the yoga is taught as yin-yang yoga flow.Then the yin-gin yoga became famous Cardiff UK.
• According to good life yoga "yin is considered as feminine,cool,stable and downward moving and Yang as masculine,changing,hot and upward moving".
• By combining both yin-yang we feel experience of higher state of enlightenment with a relaxing and calming happy feel.

  Image credits to Moritz Barcelona

Who invented Gin Liquor ?

• Holland is said to be the birthplace of  Gin.
• The inventor of Gin is said to be Dutch physician Franciscus Sylvius.
• He used the gin for the medicinal purposes on the year 1550.

What is the main Ingredient of Gin ?

• Gin is liquor with the dominant flavour of  ingredient in making the gin from the juniper berries (Juniperus communis).

What are the different Production methods of Gin ?

1. Pot distilled gin
2. Column distilled gin
3. Compound gin

what are the Major Types of Gin ?

1. Juniper-flavoured spirit drinks (made by pot distilling a fermented grain mash)
2. Gin (Made by adding natural flavouring substances)
3. Distilled gin  (made by re-distilling ethanol)
4. London gin (made by ethanol with a maximum methanol content)

What are the Gin liquor Brands out there ?

Aviation gin,Adnams Copper House gin,Beefeater gin,Bloom premium London dry gin,Bourbon,Barreled Big gin,Conker Spirit Dorset Dry,Crossbill,Corsair gin,Daffy’s gin,D1 London gin,Dr.J’s gin,ebb plus Flow gin,Foxdenton Estates gin,Greenall’s Gin,G’Vine's Gin,GinRaw gastronomic gin,Hendrick’s Gin,Imagin's Gin,J Rieger's Gin,King of Soho,Koval,Little Bird,Martin Millers gin,Newmarket gin,Oola Gin,Pickering’s,Picnic Gin,Q Cumber,The Little Red Berry Company’s fruit,Sipsmith,Slingsby artisan gin,Blackdown Sussex Dry Gin,Sainsbury’s Blackfriars,Tanqueray,Uncle Val’s botanical gin,Botanicals in Van Gogh gin,White-beam Arran gin,Williams Chase Elegant gin,X-Gin,Mister Y. Gin,Zephyr blue elderflower gin,Zuidam gin.

What are the Benefits of drinking Gin ?

• Having More antioxidants good for anti ageing.
• Its low calorie spirit compared with other drinks.
• Improves your blood circulation because of the flavonoids content in gin.
• Helps with removing toxins and waste from your body.
• Gin-soaked or juniper berries raisins can be good for bone health.
• Improves the digestion ,due to the juniper berries contained in gin.
• Keeps your skin healthy from wriggles and gives youthful skin.
• It contains more vitamin C,that means more citric benefits.
• Can be beneficial in common cold,cough and lung congestion.

Who should avoid drinking Gin ?

• During pregnancy all kinds of alcohol beverages are advised to be not safe because alcohol may cause fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
• Health Condition who should avoid alcoholic contents :

1. Heart disease
2. Pancreatitis
3. Breast cancer
4. Liver cancer
5. Liver disease
6. Ulcers and gastrointestinal problems
7. Osteoporosis.

What are the things to remember before joining a Gin Yin Yoga class ?

• Try to join a professional yoga instructor's class first to get a proper guidance and advise for the beginner level students.
• Consult with your healthcare expert before doing gin yoga,especially if you have any past health conditions.
• Don't do gin yoga alone,its better have a friend or partner during these yoga session due to the involvement of alcohol and over dosage issues.
• Limit the amount of gin and alcohol as per the instruction of your healthcare expert,because over dosage can affect your yoga class as well as your health.
• Concentrate on your breathing while doing yoga,proper breathing is essential thing for a good yoga session.

Scientific Research on Gin Liquor :

• According to a Research on spirits by Public Health Wales suggest than comparing with all other alcohol types with Spirits are associated with feeling more calm,relaxed and happy.
• One study shows that Gin consist of higher level of antioxidants compared to stirred martinis.
• Another study on 2004 shows that gin and tonic 1,000ml gained a more number of plasma in their blood ,which shows the therapeutic properties of gin. 
• In a 2009 study shows that gin and red wine both in appropriate amount have significant effect on your blood plasma with antioxidant vitamins, lipids and oxidability of low-density lipo-protein that make your heart healthy. 
• If you are interested read the article on the Ganja yoga and learn about the controversial yoga trend. 

Club Bells are the new yoga prop to conquer your Yoga flow training

Club bell Yoga for Bad Ass yogi's fight to fit training exercise fusion

Photo credits to savatgy.com 

What is Club-bell Yoga ?

• Club bell yoga is Strength training and Yoga flow fusion by using Club bells as innovative prop to combine two forms into one training regime.
• In club bell yoga class you will be learning traditional yoga class with 12 inch club bells weighed about  3 to 5 pounds.
• According to the founder of Club bell yoga methods their yoga is for all level from beginners to advanced with no restrictions.
• And also if you are experienced yoga person ,then you can even do home based club bell training as well.

Video credits to Scott Sonnon

Who Founded the Club bell yoga ?

• Summer Huntington is the chief yoga instructor at Rmax International,she co-founded club bell yoga in 2011 with Rmax International's Ceo "Scott Sonnon".
• Her main motive in creating this new fusion method to combine both the strength training as well as traditional yoga practise into a single form of workout.
• She even conducts certification seminars for personal trainers and yoga teachers in Club-bell Yoga method.
• She has studied and completed her Basic degree and Master degree in Kinesiology.
• The club bells used by Summer Huntington's club bell yoga is modelled shape after ancient Indian clubs and gadas (Ancient Indian warrior training weapons).

what are the benefits of Club bell Yoga ?

• Gain overall body strength,stamina and Endurance.
• Boost the performance factor of sports athletes,wrestlers and professional fitness instructors.
• Better strength gainer for the upper body with arm workout and shoulder power.
• Enhance the Grip strength and mobility.
• Best resistance training prop for boosting health.
• Combines the flexibility factor without comprising strength.
• Improves the agility and cardio ability.
• Good for physical strength with mental strength.
• Increase the Testosterone in men with hormone regulation.

Indian History of Club bells :

• Indian clubs are used in the 19th century resistance training equipment used for gaining strength as well as mobility.
•  Ancient Indian Clubs were weighed about 100 pounds.
• Even though they are called the Indian clubs,they were originally came from the Persia called as meels or mils.
• These clubs are used as exercise training equipment by wrestlers,soldiers and sports men to gain strength.

Video credits to Summer Huntington

Can Absolute beginners start with the Club Bell yoga ?

• The answer is yes as the founder of the club bell yoga claims, but before joining try to exercise with home DVD of their training regime.
• You can also train using Kettle-bells for cores strength and body flexibility,both are similar strength training prop or equipment.

How to perform the club bell yoga exercise safely ?

• If you have any health issues in the past better consult with doctor before joining these kind of training workouts.
• Have a proper a warm up before the workout session, so that you will be free from physical injuries.
• Concentrate on your breathing while you are training with this yoga flow.
• Don't over train and strain your body,over using is abusing remember that.
• Take rest if needed in between the workout class to relax and happy.
• Meditate after the completion of exercise to make the mental benefits.

Who should avoid the Club bell yoga ?

• Avoid these exercise if you have high blood pressure and physical injury.
• If you are under age of 14 , you should train safely by joining basic low intensity class.
• Any medical history has to consult with health professional before joining.

How to Safely perform Crow and crane pose - Bakasana an easy Beginners tutorial

Yoga crow and Crane poses explained step by step for beginners level yoga practice 

• Sanskrit Name                                    : Kakasana aka Bakasana
• English Name                                     : Crow pose
• Yoga style                                           : Hatha
• Difficult Level                                     : Intermediate/Advanced
• Duration                                             : 15 seconds to 30 seconds
• Body Position                                     : Arm Balance,Inversion and Strength
• Chakras Activation                             : Manipura Chakra (Solar Plexus)
• Muscles Used                                      : Upper Back,Middle Back,Biceps and Triceps
• Followup Pose                                     : Chaturanga Dandasana and Salamba Sirsasana II
• Variations                                             : Parsva Bakasana and Eka Pada Bakasana
• Starting pose                                        : Vajrasana/virasana or Balasana
• Benefits                                                : Arms/wrist strength,shoulder and core strength
• Props used                                            : Yoga mat,Yoga Blocks and Blanket
• Similar pose                                          : Crane Pose
• Who should avoid                                 : Pregnant Women and High blood pressure.

Video credits to Yoga With Adriene youtube channel

What is Crow Pose or Bakasana ?

• The word "Bakasana" in Sanskrit "Baka" means crane asana means pose , its also known as Crow pose or Kakasana.
• This Pose is referred as bird or crow because it resembles a posture of bird.
• According to BKS Iyengar , there are two methods of Crow pose,

1.Simple method ,where you push from Crouching position
2.Advanced method is dropping down from Head stand.

How to do crow pose/Bakasana for beginners ?

• Spread your fingers wide and relaxed and place your hands them shoulder width apart, make sure you hands are bend position.
• Gradually lean forward with steady balance with eyes looking forward  ,then bring your knees closer to your armpits.
• Try to carry all your weight on your hands with still toes on the floor grounded.
• Use your knees to press against your arms and lift your butt slowly from ground by arm balance.
• During your crow pose focus on breath with eyes concentrating forward in a fixed point.

What are the Variations of Crow pose bakasana ?

1. Parsva Bakasana (Side Crane Pose)
2. Eka Pada Bakasana/Kakasana (One-Legged Crane/Crow Pose)
3. Eka Pada Koundiyanasana I (Sage Koundinya Pose I)
4. Eka Pada Koundiyanasana II (Sage Koundinya Pose II)

1. Parsva Bakasana (Side Crane Pose)

2. Eka Pada Bakasana/Kakasana (One-Legged Crane/Crow Pose)

3. Eka Pada Koundiyanasana I (Sage Koundinya Pose I)

4. Eka Pada Koundiyanasana II (Sage Koundinya Pose II)

What are the Benefits of performing Crow/Crane Bakasana pose ?

• Build strength for your Arms,wrists,Abdomen (Core strength) and Shoulders.
• Helps you with advanced inverted hand stand pose with endurance.
• Improves your body awareness with mind,body and balancing both.
• Increase the upper body strength with strong shoulder.
• Boost your self esteem with confidence and happy mood.
• Good for flexibility and agility of body.
• Enhance your immune system for a healthy body.

Who should Avoid Crane/Crow bakasana pose ?

• People with arm injury,carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist injury must avoid this pose , because it requires more hand strength for performing these pose.
• Pregnant women must avoid these kind of inverted poses ,it can be more harmful for fetus as well as the mother.
• If you have high blood pressure or any medical history its better to consult with your doctor or healthcare professional before performing these poses.
• you can also try crane yoga pose with Chair Yoga therapy by using chair as prop to balance in the handle to perform the bakasana modified pose.

What are the things to remember before start performing Crow or crane yoga pose ?

• Make sure the surface your performing the crane yoga pose is dry and not slippery, if  its slippery may cause physical injury during practice.
• Try to Master the Yoga pose with correct form and postural technique without any flaw.
• If you can ,then do these advanced poses after joining in a proper yoga class with expert yoga instructor to teach and guide you with your pose.
• If you felt any strain during your pose ,better take rest and breaks in between to ease into your practise.
• Use necessary yoga props for comfortable and safe yoga session.
• Look forward with a fixed point in front of you concentrate and focus during the crow pose.

Whats the Difference between Crane and Crow yoga pose ?

• Bakasana vs Kakasana some people are may wonder what the difference between both the Crane pose vs Crow yoga pose , because both the yoga poses looks the same.
• The main difference between both the crane and crow pose is hand position, in crow yoga pose the hand will be bent ,whereas in the crane yoga pose the hand will be straight position.
• comparing both the similar poses crow pose (kakasana) is considered to be less difficult or easier to perform than the Crane pose (Bakasana) ,which is little more advanced than the crow due to straight hand holding the full mass of the body.
• If you want to reduce your age with yoga ,then you might like to see my post on Face Yoga exercise to reduce up to 3 years of age.