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American Justice Dept upheld Indian Yoga and Meditation
Posted Date:
02 Dec 2007
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Posted By: bhattathiri Member Level: Bronze Points: 5
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In the storm of life we struggle through myriads of stimuli of
pressure,
stress, and muti-problems that seek for a solution and answer. We are
so
suppressed by the routine of this every life style that most of us seem
helpless. However, if we look closely to ancient techniques we shall
discover the magnificent way to understand and realize the ones around
us
and mostly ourselves. If only we could stop for a moment and allow this
to
happen…
Let me bow to Indian Maharishi Patanjali with folded hands who helped
in
removing the impurities of the mind through his writings on Yoga,
impurities
of speech through his writings on grammar, and impurities of body
through
his writings on Ayurveda.
The American justice Dept. have recently approved the power of yoga and
meditation vide a recent judgement in the American court.†Man Who
Slapped
Wife Sentenced to Yoga, It's Anger Management, Says Judge." First there
was
house arrest. Now there's yoga. A judge ordered a man convicted of
slapping
his wife to take a yoga class as part of his one-year probation. "It's
part
of anger management," County Criminal Court at Law Judge Larry Standley
said
of the ancient Hindu philosophy of exercise and well-being. "For people
who
are into it, it really calms them down. " Standley, a former
prosecutor,
said the case of James Lee Cross was unique. Cross, a 53-year-old car
salesman from Tomball, explained that his wife was struggling with a
substance abuse problem and that he struck her on New Year's Eve during
an
argument about her drinking. "He was trying to get a hold of her
because she
has a problem," Standley said after the court hearing. "I thought this
would
help him realize that he only has control over himself." The sentence
came
as a surprise to Cross, who was told to enroll in a class and report
back to
Standley on his progress. "I'm not very familiar with it," Cross said
of
yoga. "From what I understand, it may help in a couple ways, not only
as far
as mentally settling, but maybe a little weight loss." Darla Magee, an
instructor at Yoga Body Houston in River Oaks, said she would recommend
that
Cross take a basic yoga class emphasizing breathing and including a
variety
of postures -- forward bends, back bends and twists. "Yoga can help us
to
get rid of many emotional issues we might have," she said. "It's a
spiritual
cleanse." Prosecutor Lincoln Goodwin agreed to a sentence of probation
without jail time because Cross had no significant criminal history
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/2365341.
Yoga which is one of the greatest Indian contribution to the world has
got
vast potential in all fields. In Tihar jail India Yoga is experimented
among
the inmates and found successful. Their criminal mentality is changed.
This
study aimed at investigating the effect of Vipassana Meditation (VM) on
Quality of Life (QOL), Subjective Well-Being (SWB), and Criminal
Propensity
(CP) among inmates of Tihar Jail, Delhi. To this effect the following
hypotheses were formulated. 1. There will be a significant positive
effect
of VM on the QOL of inmates of Tihar jail. 2. VM will have a positive
and
significant effect on SWB of inmates. 3. Criminal propensity (CP) of
inmates
will decrease significantly after attending the VM course. 4. There
will be
significant difference in SWB and CP of experimental (Vipassana) group
and
control (non-Vipassana) group. 5. Male and female inmates will differ
significantly in SWB and CP, as a result of VM. In the famous "Time"
magazine the importance meditation and yoga, an ancient Indian system,
is
high-lighted that the ancient mind- and spirit-enhancing art is
becoming
increasingly popular and gaining medical legitimacy. It is a multi
billion
dollar business in US. In many Universities it is accepted as subject
and
included in the Syllabus. In the latest famous book "Inspire! What
Great
Leaders Do" written by Mr.Lance Secretan recently published by John
Wiley
and sons, the benefit of meditation is elaborately described for good
corporate governance. By practicing transcendental meditation, or TM,
many
people have got relief from back pain, neck pain, depression. The mind
calms
and quiets, . What thoughts you have during meditation become clearer,
more
focused. Anger, anxiety and worries give way to a peace. In the world
exorbitant medical expenses one can definitely make use of meditation.
Maharshi Mahesh Yogi and Sri Ravi Sankar are popularizing this. The
Iyengar
Yoga institute in US is famous.
In Bhagavad-Gita Gita Lord Krishna has inspired Arjuna to rise from his
depression by preaching Gita in the battlefield and to rise from the
depression to do his duties. In Holy Gita we can see, being hidden by
the
cosmic overview of any institution beset with myriad problems, not the
least
of which is its lack of moral probity, there is a groundswell of
educated
people seeking answers to deeply personal but universally asked
questions.
Chie Executives taking lessons from yoga, meditation and learning how
to
deal with human resources equations in an enlightened manner.
Individuals
from every walk of life can get ideas of how to be better human beings,
more
balanced and less stressed out.
Medical studies continue to show regular meditation working magic in
reducing blood pressure and stress-related illnesses, including heart
disease. Brain images show that regular meditation helps calm the most
active sensory-assaulted parts of the brain. The ancient Hindu sage
Patanjali who had mastered the secrets of the human mind has written a
book
"Yogasutra".In this book we can see how super powers can be achieved by
meditation. It has both cosmic relevance and cosmic resonance. In spite
of
its universal appeal, for most people total control of mind remains an
elusive goal and daunting task. From time immemorial, there have been
many
attempts throughout the world to unlock the mysteries of the mind and
to
achieve total control over it through a variety of techniques. One of
the
most powerful of these techniques is meditation.
Many spiritual leaders, sages, saints, and holy people such asSri.
Buddha,
Sri Ramakrishna, Madam Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda have
practiced
this. One of the ways to control physiological reactions to
psychological
stimuli is meditation, Yoga, Zen Buddhism etc. The scientists take
Transcendental Meditation (TM) as the uniform technique, and base their
observations on the study of the subjects engaged in this form of
meditation. In summing up the results the scientists have come to
conclusion
that the effect of meditation is a "wakeful, hypo-metabolic state".
They
have found that: 1) Yogis could slow both heart rate and rate of
respiration, 2) Yogis could slow the rate of metabolism as confirmed by
decreased oxygen consumption and carbon-die-oxide output. 3)
Electro-Encephala-Gram (EEG - recording of brain activity) in Yogis
showed
changes of calmness in the form of "alpha rhythm" during both eyes
closed
and eyes open recordings. 4) Their skin resistance to electric
stimulation
was increased (indicating increased tolerance to external stimuli). Our
usual 'defense-alarm' reaction to emotional and physical stress is in
the
form of "fright, flight, and fight" mediated through over-secretion of
certain neuron-transmitters and neuron-modulators, namely adrenaline
and
dopamine by way of stimulation of sympathetic nervous system. Under the
influence of these chemicals and hormones, we reflexively become
panicky or
aggressive, our blood pressure rises. Thus stress and anxiety is the
end
result if we allow our natural age-old sympathetic reactions to act and
to
come to surface. We try to run away, become fearful, or fight the
situation.
But today these 'defense-alarm' reactions have no place in our lives.
Rather, they should be replaced by more calm and serene reactions of
equanimity and fearlessness. The need is to just 'face the brute, and
it
will go away'. Such desirable reactions of non-aggression and peaceful
attitude are generated by Y ga and meditation. EEG Studies on Yogis and
The
Zen Meditations: Yogis practicing Raja-Yoga claim that during the state
of
Samadhi they are oblivious to the internal and external stimuli, and
they
enjoy a calm ecstasy during that state. A study was undertaken to
record the
electrical activity of their brain during this state by means of a
regular
and useful test known as electroencephalography EEG. Physiological and
experimental studies have demonstrated that the basis of conscious
state of
brain, among other things, is due to activation of "reticular system"
in the
brain-stem in response to internal and external stimuli. These stimuli
bring
about various changes during sleeping and wakeful states of the
organism and
these can be studied by EEG. The study was carried out on four subjects
during the state of concentration and meditation. Effects of external
stimuli, like a loud gong, strong light, thermal simulation, and
vibrations
were studied. The results were compiled and analyzed. It was observed
that
two Yogis could keep their hands immersed in extremely cold water for
about
50 minutes (raised pain threshold). During the state of meditation, all
of
them showed persistent "alpha activity" in their EEG with increased
amplitude wave pattern, both during 'eyes closed' and 'eyes open'
recording.
It was observed that these alpha activities could not be blocked by
various
sensory stimuli during meditation. It was also observed that those, who
had
well-marked "alpha activity" in their resting EEG showed greater
aptitude
and zeal for maintaining the practice of Yoga. Similar observations and
results were obtained when EEGs were recorded in persons adept in Zen
Meditative technique. Can we say that only those persons who exhibit
such
recording of "alpha wave rhythm" in their EEG are fit for Yoga? and be
designated as right candidates for meditation and Yoga practices? (Such
experiments are indeed very few and the number of yogis examined is
also
very small. Therefore, scientifically and statistically these
observations
have only a tentative importance. Further research is definitely called
for,
albeit it will have its own limitations.) It is said that in the
unknown
period of Lord Jesus Christ , He was under meditation.
Ref. Yoga magazines
Newsweek.com
New York times
Time magazine
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| Author: vijay 04 Dec 2007 | Member Level: Gold | Rating:  Points: 5 | Outside India, Yoga is mostly associated with the practice of asanas of Hatha Yoga or as a form of exercise, although it has influenced the entire Indian religions family and other spiritual practices throughout the world.
Hindu texts discussing different aspects of yoga include the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Shiva Samhita, and many others.
Major branches of Yoga include: Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Raja Yoga. Raja Yoga, known simply as Yoga in the context of Hindu philosophy, is one of the six orthodox (astika) schools of thought, established by the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
| | Author: vijay 04 Dec 2007 | Member Level: Gold | Rating: Points: 5 | Outside India, Yoga is mostly associated with the practice of asanas of Hatha Yoga or as a form of exercise, although it has influenced the entire Indian religions family and other spiritual practices throughout the world.
Hindu texts discussing different aspects of yoga include the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Shiva Samhita, and many others.
Major branches of Yoga include: Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Raja Yoga. Raja Yoga, known simply as Yoga in the context of Hindu philosophy, is one of the six orthodox (astika) schools of thought, established by the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
| | Author: vijay 04 Dec 2007 | Member Level: Gold | Rating: Points: 5 | Outside India, Yoga is mostly associated with the practice of asanas of Hatha Yoga or as a form of exercise, although it has influenced the entire Indian religions family and other spiritual practices throughout the world.
Hindu texts discussing different aspects of yoga include the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Shiva Samhita, and many others.
Major branches of Yoga include: Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Raja Yoga. Raja Yoga, known simply as Yoga in the context of Hindu philosophy, is one of the six orthodox (astika) schools of thought, established by the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
| | Author: vijay 04 Dec 2007 | Member Level: Gold | Rating: Points: 5 | Outside India, Yoga is mostly associated with the practice of asanas of Hatha Yoga or as a form of exercise, although it has influenced the entire Indian religions family and other spiritual practices throughout the world.
Hindu texts discussing different aspects of yoga include the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Shiva Samhita, and many others.
Major branches of Yoga include: Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Raja Yoga. Raja Yoga, known simply as Yoga in the context of Hindu philosophy, is one of the six orthodox (astika) schools of thought, established by the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
| | Author: vijay 04 Dec 2007 | Member Level: Gold | Rating: Points: 5 | Outside India, Yoga is mostly associated with the practice of asanas of Hatha Yoga or as a form of exercise, although it has influenced the entire Indian religions family and other spiritual practices throughout the world.
Hindu texts discussing different aspects of yoga include the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Shiva Samhita, and many others.
Major branches of Yoga include: Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Raja Yoga. Raja Yoga, known simply as Yoga in the context of Hindu philosophy, is one of the six orthodox (astika) schools of thought, established by the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
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