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The Right Way Of Doing Namaste And Its Significance

In India, people greet each other by making a hand gesture called ‘Namaste’. Also, they say ‘Namaste’ according to their languages. For example, people of the Hindi belt of north India and Nepal say Namaste or Namaskar. In Bengal, people greet each other by saying Nomoshkar. Odia people say Namaskar. In Karnataka, it is Namaskara. In Tamil, it is Venakkam and in Malayalam, it is Namaskaram.

What Is Namaste?

It is a Sanskrit word with varied meanings. Its origin can be traced back to ancient times. Yoga also mentions Namaste and highlights its importance in greeting others. Namaste is simply more than saying hello to others. It has deep-rooted spiritual meaning. Here in this blog, we will discuss the true meaning of Namaste and its implications.

What Happens When You Do Namaste?

You join your palms before your chest and bow your head before the person who wants to say Namaste. In Hinduism, people say Namaste to God. They see the divine presence in everyone and bow their heads in salutation to the divine power.

If you spell Namaste, you will find that it means saluting the divine power. Nama means bowing and stay means to you. Together Namaste means recognizing the divine presence in the person before you and bowing your head to salute the divine power.

What Is the History Of Namaste?

Namaste has roots in Indian culture and it is evident from terracotta figurines excavated from the Indus Valley Civilization site which dates back from 3000 B.C. to 2000 B.C. Many of those figurines were standing with their hands folded in the pose of Namaste. It shows that the tradition of saluting each other with Namaste was known to the people of Indus Valley.

Also, the act of Namaste can be related to the Vedic custom as an expression of honor, courtesy, politeness, and hospitality to others. It is a way to convey your feelings and emotions to the person who you want to greet. When you meet someone, your hands automatically move in the form of Namaste to greet that person. It is how you … Find more

10 Home Exercises To Tone Your Flabby Arms

If you aren’t exercising, you could get flabby arms. The skin around your arms could tend to lose its elasticity due to aging. Hormonal imbalance could also be a reason for arm fat. But you can tone your arm flab with simple exercises you can do at home.

Triceps Dips

Triceps dips are a simple exercise that you can do using your sofa set or even a stool. The only precaution you need to take while doing this exercise is to maintain your balance so you don’t slip and fall.

How To:

• Sit down with a bench to your back
• Reach your hands to the bench and hold it firmly
• Extend your legs and shift your body weight to your arms
• Lift your body and bring it down only with the help of your arms
• Do it 10-15 times

Push-Ups

It is a chest exercise but it works for the triceps as well. And you can do push-ups without requiring any additional accessories. It will strengthen your chest and shoulder muscles as well.

How To:

• Come down on your fours and stretch your legs
• Keep your hands shoulder-width apart and keep your body straight
• Raise your arms to bring your body to a 60-degree angle
• Lower your chest down but avoid touching the floor
• Do it 10-12 times

Tricep Kickbacks

You will need two small-size dumbbells for this exercise but you can replace dumbbells with one-liter water bottles. Use the weight you are comfortable with. Or you can exercise without weight.

How To:

• Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart and a dumbbell in each hand
• Flex your knees and bend a little forward to bring your torso parallel to the floor
• Bring your arms under your chest
• Extend your arms back and forth while keeping your arms close to your chest
• Do it 10-15 times

Tricep Extensions

It is a good exercise as it works for the arms, shoulders, and upper back. You will need a dumbbell or one-liter bottle for this exercise.… Find more

A Dozen Yoga Poses To Cure Constipation

Doing yoga is a great way to stimulate your digestive system, increase bowel movement, and release gasses. Yoga can even be helpful in curing constipation. If you have stomach issues like bloating, acidic formation, and constipation, you should practice the following yoga exercises.

Wind Relieving Pose

The yoga asana involves lengthening the spine by stretching the lower back. It improves digestion and elimination.

How To:

• Lie down on your back with your legs hip-width apart and hands by your side
• Bring your knees to your chest by folding your legs
• Hug your knees tightly as close to your chest as possible
• Lift your head and try to bring it close to your knees
• Hold this position for 10 seconds
• Repeat it 5-10 times

Half Wind Pose

Half wind pose has similar benefits as the wind relieving pose but it is relatively easier to perform.

How To:

• Lie down on your back with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands by your side
• First, bring your left knee close to your chest by folding your left leg
• Hug your left knee with your hands and press it against your chest
• Hold the position for 5 seconds
• Move the left knee towards you’re the right side of your chest
• Again hold the pose for 5 seconds
• Release and repeat it with the right knee
• Do the sets 5 times with both knees

Half Spinal Twist

It tones and strengthens abs and obliques. Also, it improves the flexibility of the vertebrate. It improves digestion and elimination as well.

How To:

• Lie on your back with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands by your side
• Fold your right knee, bring it close to your chest, and push it towards the left side of the chest
• Twist your body to your left while keeping your hands by your side
• Try to touch the floor with your left knee
• Hold the position for 5 seconds
• Relax and repeat it with the left knee
• Do 5 … Find more