Our society was seized with the idea of eternal youth. We are fighting with age-related external changes and for the sweet delights that accompany the youthful appearance. Eternal youth in the human body is most revered in the East. Thousands of years of research of the sages allowed to create different directions of the famous oriental medicine. Therefore, it is not surprising that it was here that yoga, acupuncture and healing gymnastics appeared.
In eastern philosophical teachings, such as Buddhism, Taoism and the Vedic teachings of India, longevity is seen as a factor helping to achieve the main goal - a highly spiritual life. Followers of Taoism believe: you can not find a strong spirit without a strong body. When the physical beginning suffers, the spiritual onset also suffers.
Maintaining the body in the best possible way gives us more time and energy to achieve spiritual enlightenment and fully fulfill and complete our mission in this life. "We live to do what we must," say the Buddhist lamas. The fulfillment of the ministry task depends on the state of the physical body, therefore it is necessary to maintain it in the young state for as long as possible. The longer the body can serve, the more we can achieve. However, the preservation of youth in the human body is not possible without spiritual growth. The concepts of "kindness, love, forgiveness" should become your companions in life. The goal of "living longer" needs to be set because it gives more time for self-improvement. In this light, battles with the destructive effects of age are not useless and self-centered - it is a noble and holy goal that serves the spiritual development of the individual. Traditional Chinese medicine, Tibetan medicine and Ayurveda offer a variety of recipes for longevity.
Saturation with energy.
To preserve the youth of the body, various orientations of oriental medicine focus on the concentration and regulation of energy, called prana in India, and in China - qi. It is the basis of physical, emotional and spiritual health. The techniques of proper breathing (pranayama) and physical practices, including yoga and the Chinese disciplines of tai chi and qigong, help to generate energy. Appropriate exercises give energy the ability to flow in the body properly, removing blocks and directing to where it is needed. Particular importance is attached to the preservation and renewal of energy, removing muscle and mental tension. In this case, every simple daily action - walking, talking, eating - can become a source of energy. Yogis say: "To become younger, you need to learn to relax. Therefore, it is worth learning the relaxation (relaxation), called the art of forgetting. "
Try it yourself: stand on the shoulder blades ("birch").
All static yoga poses possess a restorative effect, but a stand on the shoulder blades - especially. It improves blood circulation and stimulates the thyroid gland, which regulates metabolic processes in the body. Because of the need to maintain balance and the risk of overloading the neck and spine, the posture is considered difficult. The modified version allows you to use a wall as a support. During the exercise, breathe deeply and freely.
1. Lay the mat and place a folded blanket on it, about a couple of feet away from the wall. Lie down, lift your feet to the wall; Buttocks near the wall. Back and shoulders - on the blanket, neck and head - on the rug.
2. Bend the knees so that the feet stand on the wall, the hips, the lower part of the trunk and lower back rise above the floor. Unfold the scapula and bend the elbows; palms on the lower back for support.
3. Slowly "walk" up the wall until your knees straighten. Relax and get a breath; after about a minute "get down" down. Keep your neck straight and your chin free, try not to turn your head.
Peace of mind.
"True happiness comes to one whose mind is calm," says the book Bhagavat Gita. And even breathing is the surest way to calmness. There are many varieties of practices, including tunes, or mantras. Or concentration through movement, such as tai chi and yoga, slow walking and everything else that soothes. Meditation can be a dive into prayer or just a quiet sitting. So choose what suits you best. After all, all these exercises relax the human body and clear the mind. And to preserve youth - it's very important.
Try it yourself: say the mantras.
Buddhists of Tibet utter monotonous prayers, consisting of rhythmic repetitions, forming a certain image - mantras. The Prayer of Long Life is one of the many options created by Tenzin Gyatso, the Dalai Lama. Sit in a comfortable pose. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths and start to chant loudly:
Gang Ri Ra We Kor Wai Zhing Kham Dir
(Gand Ri Pa Pa Cor Wai Zing Kham Dir)
"In this kingdom of purity, surrounded by snow-capped mountains ...
Pen Dang De Wa Lu Jung Wai Ne
(Pen Dang De Ba Lu Jung Wai Ni)
where there is a source of absolute happiness and good luck ...
Chen Re Zig Wa Ten Dzin Gyam Tso Yi
(Chen Re Re Zig Ba Ten Jin Gyam Tso Yi)
I greet you, Dalai Lama ...
Zhab Re Si Tai Bar Du Ten Gyur Chik
(Zab Pe Xi Tai Bar Du Doo Gur Chick)
May you be strong in spirit until the end of the Universe. "
The effect is achieved not so much on the meaning of words (we do not understand), how many from carefully selected sound vibrations and proper breathing.
Development of consciousness.
The methods of longevity and eternal youth in the human body are aimed at improving consciousness. One of the most important steps on the path to spiritual freedom is self-awareness. To achieve it, you must again turn to meditation, tai chi, tunes. Simple meditations will allow you to develop an understanding of your physical, mental and spiritual self. You will learn to listen to your feelings and feelings. Our body is one of the ways that help to communicate with oneself through consciousness. In time, you will learn to feel a sense of calm.
Try it yourself: meditation while walking. Meditation on a walk can help to develop consciousness.
1. Choose a secluded route and start moving, paying attention to breathing and posture; look at your tracks, staring at yourself under your feet.
2. Start moving slower, fixing the view to the right and left, as soon as you lift the corresponding leg and paying attention to everything that your legs feel. After a few movements, start mentally marking how each leg rises, pushes back and returns to the ground.
3. Having mastered this technique, break the movement into 6 phases, mentally calling each while you are making it: raise the heel, lift the foot, push it forward, lower it down, touch the ground and stand on the full foot. Concentrate on the movement for 5, 10, then 20 minutes, if possible. When your attention starts to get tired and off, switch just for a walk.
Searching for harmony.
Eastern methods are based on a holistic approach, considering the mind, body, soul, environment and the whole universe as a whole. Maintaining harmony within an individual - and at the same time with each other and the outside world - is one of the key moments of longevity and external youth. In Taoism, the focus is on the balance of yin energies (softness, suppleness) and yang (stiffness, activity). In Ayurveda, the three vital forces, called doshas, must be balanced: vata (air, movement), pitta (fire, water, variability) and kapha (earth, or stability, constancy). The energy of wool with age becomes quite vulnerable and requires regulation by adding heat to food and the environment. Also support the physical and emotional state. And the right habits, such as the existence of a stable relationship and a constant environment.
Improving balance with the outside world is also important: both with small cycles, such as the movement of the sun, and with longer periods, such as a change of seasons. For example, when the sun goes down earlier, you should also go to bed earlier. Imitation of the actions of wild animals, driven by instincts, is an excellent way to connect with wildlife. Many movements from tai chi simulate animal movements and are named accordingly. Your muscles, breathing systems and consciousness should gain knowledge about the gracefulness of a dolphin, for example, or about the steadfastness of an elephant.
Try it yourself: the pose of a horse. The basic pose of tai chi imitates the pose of a resting horse - relaxed, but in a state of complete readiness.
1. Stand upright, feet are parallel, legs slightly wider than shoulders, knees slightly bent. The back is straight, head, shoulders, hips and feet on the same vertical line. Hands free and relaxed.
2. Slightly move the hips forward and slowly descend as if between the thighs until they are at a slight angle to the floor. Hold in this position for 30 seconds, eventually increase the time to 2 minutes.
Stability training.
Youth in the human body is associated with strength and steadfastness - qualities that are very necessary. At least by the fact that modern life is becoming more disorderly. Stability of mind, body and emotions is the essence of rejuvenation. It also emphasizes flexibility, another key quality of longevity. Many yoga postures train stability and are usually practiced in the form of sequences. As, for example, the Greeting to the Sun, where alternate with postures developing flexibility.
Try it yourself: the pose of the bar. This classic posture develops well. Movements should be slow, not inconvenient, effortless.
1. Stand up, feet shoulder-width apart, gently bend forward, as if folding. Pull your head to your knees and touch the floor with both hands on either side of your feet.
2. Inhale and take one straight leg back to the pads of the fingers, the other leg bends. Look forward, the head and shoulders are raised.
3. Move the leg from the front position back. Reliance on straight arms and pads of toes; The arms should be placed just under the shoulders.
4. Hold the torso straight and smooth, like a wood strap, for 5 breaths, look down and slightly forward.
5. Slowly lower your body onto the floor on exhalation and relax. Beginners can practice the posture of a bar without resting on the toes (they just lie on the floor).
Secrets of flexibility.
Energy yin, balancing yang energy, adds plasticity to the body and behavior. "When a person is born, he is flexible, and when he dies, hard," is written in the book "Tao". "Rigidity is a companion of death, flexibility is a companion of life." Movements from tai chi as well as twists from yoga make you more plastic and younger. Buddhists admonish: forgiveness, liberation, and keeping the mind open are all forms of flexibility that make us less harsh and stiffer and more resistant to clashes with life. When we take a position and hold fast to it, we destroy ourselves, as everything that is immobile - from cobbles to the mainland - is destroyed. To achieve success in increasing life expectancy and achieving eternal youth in the human body, we must learn to move forward and not become inert.
Try it yourself: visualization of forgiveness. Try these visualization exercises:
1. Mentally imagine the free, enlightened people around you, who are full of compassion and happiness. Imagine that before you is the person you want to forgive.
2. Together with the people present, tell this person what you feel and why you want to forgive him.
3. Imagine that this person looks at you with sympathy and sympathy, as if emitting love and compassion. Release your anger and regret outside, feel that they are replaced by love.
4. Feel: the person understands you and responds with love to your message. Open your heart and accept his or her love.