SRI PULIPANI SIDDHAR

Sri Pulipani Siddhar

Born in China, Sri Pulipani Siddhar is said to have been the disciple of Maha Bogar Swamigal. When Maha Bogar crafted the idol of Lord Muruga at Palani is Sri pulipani Siddhar who collected the required herbs. His famous works include putlipani Jaalam 325, putlipani Vaidyam 500.

SRI KUDUMBAI SIDDHAR


Sri Kudumbai Siddhar

Born into the Yadava clan Sri Kudumbai Siddhar was said to have been an attractive child. His mother used to adorn his ears with kudumbai an ornament and hence his name. At the age of 16 a saint is said to have blessed him with the knowledge of the Self. There after he retired from the materialistic world and wrote of God and self in simple language. His works include Kudumbai Gnyana Soostram 18, Kudumbai Siddhar Paadalgal.

SRI IDAIKADAR SIDDHAR


Sri Idaikadar

Sri Idaikadar is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is said that once while out grazing goats he was blessed by a Siddhar with immense divine powers. It is said that he and his goats survived famine when foreseeing the difficult times ahead he built a house with walls of grain and fed his goats plants that survived without water. The planets visit him when feed on grain and goats milk they fall asleep. Changing their positions the siddhar assures that rain commences saving the land from famine. His famous works include Idaikadar gnyana soothram 70 and Idaikadar Kanida Nool.

SRI KARUVOORAR SIDDHAR


Karuvoorar

Karuvoorar belonged to a family of Viswakarmas. He is said to have sculpted in gold the dancing Nataraja as seen by the Chola king Hiranayavarman. It was under his guidance that the Brihardeeswarar temple was built by Raja Raja Chola at Tanjavur. His famous works are Karuvoorar Vaidya Kaviyam 700, Karuvoorar Pala Thirattu.

Yoga for Women

Yoga for Women

  1. Why should women consider yoga as an integral part of their daily work?
  2. Can woman practice all yoga poses?
  3. Can women continue with their yoga practice during their menses?
  4. What yoga asanas can be helpful in curing menstrual disorders?
  5. Can yoga help ease my PMS?
  6. Regular practice of which of which yoga can cure menstrual problems?
  7. Can yoga relieve me of Menopause symptoms?

Q1. Why should women consider yoga as an integral part of their daily work?

Women should practice yoga to keep themselves fit and fine keeping in mind their physique, age and physical activities. Daily practice will help them to improve on their figure, impart energy and prevent various uterine and ovarian disorders during pregnancy and childbirth.

Q2. Can woman practice all yoga poses?

Yes, women can practice most of the yoga pose. However, it is advised that she avoids difficult asanas like, Mayurasana, Poorna Matsyendrasana etc.

Q3. Can women continue with their yoga practice during their menses?

A woman must avoid rigorous practice during her menses till the time it stops. It is best to relax at his point of time for which Savasana is specially recommended. Certain postures such as inversions (headstands, shoulder stands, etc.) are best avoided during menstruation--especially during heavy flow days. Practice during this period can lead to extensive bleeding and inverted postures can disrupt the menstrual flow.

Q4. What yoga asanas can be helpful in curing menstrual disorders?

There are some asanas that help in curing the menstrual disorder and restore the regular pattern. They are Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Paschimotanasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Badha Konasana, Janusirasana, Bhadrasana, Pavana Muktasana, Naukasana, Bhujangasana. However, it should be kept in mind that they shouldn't be tried during the menstrual or extreme cases of distress.

Q5. Can yoga help ease my PMS?

Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS is characterized by uncomfortable mental and physical symptoms that can occur up to two weeks prior to the onset of menstruation. It also helps your mind and body adapt with stress, anxiety and depression making you feel relaxed and calm, and enabling you to cope with psychological symptoms of PMS.

Q6. Regular practice of which yoga pose can cure menstrual problems?

There are certain set of asanas, which, on doing regularly do not create any menstrual problems. They are Ushtrasana, Viparita Karani, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Halasana, Padahastasana, Supta Vajrasana, Uddiyana, Nauli, Moola Bandha, Trikonasana, Utkatasana and in addition to it Savasana will be helpful to reduce tension.

Q7. Can yoga relieve me of Menopause symptoms?

Yoga balances the endocrine system which controls your body's production of hormones and it calms the nervous system, reducing stress and aggravation of hot flashes. Yoga is a weight-bearing exercise which strengthens your bones and prevents osteoporosis. It can massage the reproductive organs, relieve pelvic congestion and headaches, boost the immune system, reduce fatigue, and even out mood swings.

Yoga for Women

Yoga for Women

  1. Why should women consider yoga as an integral part of their daily work?
  2. Can woman practice all yoga poses?
  3. Can women continue with their yoga practice during their menses?
  4. What yoga asanas can be helpful in curing menstrual disorders?
  5. Can yoga help ease my PMS?
  6. Regular practice of which of which yoga can cure menstrual problems?
  7. Can yoga relieve me of Menopause symptoms?

Q1. Why should women consider yoga as an integral part of their daily work?

Women should practice yoga to keep themselves fit and fine keeping in mind their physique, age and physical activities. Daily practice will help them to improve on their figure, impart energy and prevent various uterine and ovarian disorders during pregnancy and childbirth.

Q2. Can woman practice all yoga poses?

Yes, women can practice most of the yoga pose. However, it is advised that she avoids difficult asanas like, Mayurasana, Poorna Matsyendrasana etc.

Q3. Can women continue with their yoga practice during their menses?

A woman must avoid rigorous practice during her menses till the time it stops. It is best to relax at his point of time for which Savasana is specially recommended. Certain postures such as inversions (headstands, shoulder stands, etc.) are best avoided during menstruation--especially during heavy flow days. Practice during this period can lead to extensive bleeding and inverted postures can disrupt the menstrual flow.

Q4. What yoga asanas can be helpful in curing menstrual disorders?

There are some asanas that help in curing the menstrual disorder and restore the regular pattern. They are Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Paschimotanasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Badha Konasana, Janusirasana, Bhadrasana, Pavana Muktasana, Naukasana, Bhujangasana. However, it should be kept in mind that they shouldn't be tried during the menstrual or extreme cases of distress.

Q5. Can yoga help ease my PMS?

Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS is characterized by uncomfortable mental and physical symptoms that can occur up to two weeks prior to the onset of menstruation. It also helps your mind and body adapt with stress, anxiety and depression making you feel relaxed and calm, and enabling you to cope with psychological symptoms of PMS.

Q6. Regular practice of which yoga pose can cure menstrual problems?

There are certain set of asanas, which, on doing regularly do not create any menstrual problems. They are Ushtrasana, Viparita Karani, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Halasana, Padahastasana, Supta Vajrasana, Uddiyana, Nauli, Moola Bandha, Trikonasana, Utkatasana and in addition to it Savasana will be helpful to reduce tension.

Q7. Can yoga relieve me of Menopause symptoms?

Yoga balances the endocrine system which controls your body's production of hormones and it calms the nervous system, reducing stress and aggravation of hot flashes. Yoga is a weight-bearing exercise which strengthens your bones and prevents osteoporosis. It can massage the reproductive organs, relieve pelvic congestion and headaches, boost the immune system, reduce fatigue, and even out mood swings.

YOGA FOR WOMEN

Yoga for Women

  1. Why should women consider yoga as an integral part of their daily work?
  2. Can woman practice all yoga poses?
  3. Can women continue with their yoga practice during their menses?
  4. What yoga asanas can be helpful in curing menstrual disorders?
  5. Can yoga help ease my PMS?
  6. Regular practice of which of which yoga can cure menstrual problems?
  7. Can yoga relieve me of Menopause symptoms?

Q1. Why should women consider yoga as an integral part of their daily work?

Women should practice yoga to keep themselves fit and fine keeping in mind their physique, age and physical activities. Daily practice will help them to improve on their figure, impart energy and prevent various uterine and ovarian disorders during pregnancy and childbirth.

Q2. Can woman practice all yoga poses?

Yes, women can practice most of the yoga pose. However, it is advised that she avoids difficult asanas like, Mayurasana, Poorna Matsyendrasana etc.

Q3. Can women continue with their yoga practice during their menses?

A woman must avoid rigorous practice during her menses till the time it stops. It is best to relax at his point of time for which Savasana is specially recommended. Certain postures such as inversions (headstands, shoulder stands, etc.) are best avoided during menstruation--especially during heavy flow days. Practice during this period can lead to extensive bleeding and inverted postures can disrupt the menstrual flow.

Q4. What yoga asanas can be helpful in curing menstrual disorders?

There are some asanas that help in curing the menstrual disorder and restore the regular pattern. They are Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Paschimotanasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Badha Konasana, Janusirasana, Bhadrasana, Pavana Muktasana, Naukasana, Bhujangasana. However, it should be kept in mind that they shouldn't be tried during the menstrual or extreme cases of distress.

Q5. Can yoga help ease my PMS?

Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS is characterized by uncomfortable mental and physical symptoms that can occur up to two weeks prior to the onset of menstruation. It also helps your mind and body adapt with stress, anxiety and depression making you feel relaxed and calm, and enabling you to cope with psychological symptoms of PMS.

Q6. Regular practice of which yoga pose can cure menstrual problems?

There are certain set of asanas, which, on doing regularly do not create any menstrual problems. They are Ushtrasana, Viparita Karani, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Halasana, Padahastasana, Supta Vajrasana, Uddiyana, Nauli, Moola Bandha, Trikonasana, Utkatasana and in addition to it Savasana will be helpful to reduce tension.

Q7. Can yoga relieve me of Menopause symptoms?

Yoga balances the endocrine system which controls your body's production of hormones and it calms the nervous system, reducing stress and aggravation of hot flashes. Yoga is a weight-bearing exercise which strengthens your bones and prevents osteoporosis. It can massage the reproductive organs, relieve pelvic congestion and headaches, boost the immune system, reduce fatigue, and even out mood swings.