Namita Nayyar:
Can women suffering from joint issues follow your routine?
Yamini Muthanna:
Yes absolutely. I am in my menopausal age and I have been able to combat the process with absolutely no discomfort in spite of all the symptoms. Though I have been so much in tune with my body, it did not spare me. My upcoming book is all about that. I have started sourcing my information. Joint pains are a part of aging for both men and women. Women especially after the age of 35 it all start slow but steady. I have conducted special workshops to help women to understand and deal with the issues related to hormones, joint health, and mind fitness. Menopause is a real thing and deterioration of the body is very real and all normal health issues are related to this. It is also very real that you can help yourself and handle it well by being aware and taking care.
Namita Nayyar:
5 asanas to practice to gain strength
Yamini Muthanna:
5 of my favourite asanas are:
Vrikshasana– A magic asana to stabilize the mind and health through nadi alignment. One-leg stand which is easy and can be done anywhere. Wakes up the micro muscles and aligns the body to gravity.
Trikonasana– A complete body stretch revitalizes the nadi (nervous system) and induces prana (life force) circulation to the entire body.
Prasaritha padothanasan– Fabulous for skin and brain health. Fixes thyroid issue and help hormonal imbalance. Stretches the entire body and releases the spine from stress and makes it supple and flexible.
Bhujangasana– Fantastic for back health and diaphragmic health. Builds up heart strength. Extremely beneficial for all the organs of the body. Absolute mood enhancer.
Viparitha Karini– For the same mood enhancer qualities. Adding to the benefit it also relaxes the body and breath. Making the mind calm and ready to meditate or relax into yoga nidra or a practice of pranayama.
Namita Nayyar:
With all the stress in one’s life, how can one go about achieving a balancing of chakras and achieve happiness?
Yamini Muthanna:
Stress in life happens when don’t know how to prioritize things. It is important to understand what is essential to lead a life of harmony. One thing which has helped me a lot in my life’s journey is my love and curiosity to understand the Shastras (Ancient scriptures). It has helped me overcome a lot of confusion life brings about. Understanding Dharma (purpose of life), Artha (meaning of things that happen to you in life), Kama (to what extent you need to have desires), Moksha (how to reach that point of overall and complete contentment). An understanding of these 4 doctrines that will start bringing life into perspective is my personal and strong belief.
Chakras are life forces, little bundles of energy which need to be unleased – it acts according to your understanding of life. Chakras are not mystical objects that create magical experiences. They are tiny energy zones that get energized by you and your life’s intentions. If your core objectives in life are not in place, the chakras are resting with no strength. Only when one brings intention to life the chakras get alert. The main function of the chakras is to fuel your intention during the various stages of your life’s intention.
Namita Nayyar:
Motivational quote you live by.
Yamini Muthanna:
One and only quote from the Bhagavad Gita- Chapter – 2 Verse – 47
|| Karmanye Vadhikaraste, Ma Phaleshu Kadachana |
Ma Karma Phala he tur bhuh, ma te sangotsva karmani ||
You have the right to “Karma” actions but never to any fruits thereof. You should never be motivated by the results of your actions, nor should there be any attachment to your prescribed activities. Just do it…
Simple yet profound. Has worked for me! Beautifully.
Namita Nayyar:
How are the three related-dance, yoga, and fitness?
Yamini Muthanna:
Dance is joy and freedom– it is like the explosion, of strong energies in the form of well-structured movements to reach that point of complete harmony and bliss with nature. Only a dancer will understand this bliss or the movement of energy which brings about that union with supreme energy.
Yoga– is the same union, absolute harmony, and bliss in the stillness of the mind. Here you don’t move. This does not involve an explosion of energy, but actually, you end up conserving it. Keeping the mind absolutely free from afflictions, and the body free from disease and discomfort, is the essence of the practice of Yoga. This is to understand spiritual energy, which is the basis of our existence. A feeling of the strong force in the form of heat (Tejas) and health (ojus) is generated to basically keep the body pure and useful to the Universe. The health we talk about in the Yoga world is to suit this purpose.
Fitness – I personally feel is Fun and healthy. Very physical in goals. Adds health, beauty, and glamour to the body which may translate into confidence and happiness. It is a choice and a beautiful one.
Honestly, fitness has never been a thing for me. I have always liked it when anything I do has a combination with learning. I have naturally gained my fitness by learning some very potent and magical art forms from Indian Marshall arts like Kalaripayuttu and Manipuri Marshal Art Kangta. This is again all about mindfulness and strong movements of power and skill, which is much more demanding than modern fitness ideas.
