{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Yoga Practices For Positivity","description":"This week on Swami Ji, the OG we are talking about how the various types of yoga practices can help change the current state of the mind and emotions to free yourself from negative thoughts and actions. Yoga isn\u2019t just about bending into unusual shapes-it helps you lead a more positive life! So in this episode we will touch on what practices you can implement in your life to experience more positivity. Some of these practices include asana, pranayama and meditation but that\u2019s not it. Tune into find out more! To follow along on social media, find me on Instagram @atmarupasaraswati or on Facebook at Swami Ji, the OG. To learn even more about these practices come check out the Atma Center in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. You can find our schedule on our website. Using Asana Forward bending is introverting and calming \u2013 use to overcome anxiety and anger Backward bending is extroverting and stimulating \u2013 use to overcome lethargy and dullness Spinal twists can yield insight and untie the \u201cknots\u201d of life \u2013 use to increase energy and help to see the twists and turns of life more proactively Balancing improves steadiness and concentration \u2013 use for relief of stress and mental dissipation Inversions improve self-confidence and allow us to see things differently \u2013 use to release old patterns of behavior Using Pranayama Basic breathing methods are introverting and improve concentration \u2013 use to overcome anxiety, agitation and mental dissipation Vitalizing pranayama increase energy and release held stress \u2013 use to overcome lethargy and depression Balancing pranayama introvert the mind, balance the energies and hemispheres of the brain \u2013 use to create calmness, focus and insight Tranquilizing pranayama calm and the mind and create serenity \u2013 use to overcome states of agitation, stress and dissipation Using Mudra Yoni mudra improves concentration and balances energies and hemispheres of the brain \u2013 use to gain focus and insight Hridaya mudra increases energy to the heart physically and soothes emotions in times of crisis \u2013 use to release pent-up emotions and unburden the heart  Nasikagra drishti is calming, focusing and grounding \u2013 use for disturbed states of mind and to attain focus  Using Mantra - Japa  Om chanting \u2013 chanting with a long \u2018o\u2019 is more extroverting, with a long \u2018m\u2019 more introverting Om Gam Ganapatayah Namaha \u2013 Ganesh mantra to help remove obstacles Meditations Yoga nidra \u2013 calming, restorative, rejuvenating and transformative Antar mouna \u2013 become the witness to thoughts with less reactivity Antar Darshan \u2013 become the witness to the emotions and ego If you learned something new from this episode, please share with a friend who might learn something too! You can copy and paste the link from the episode right into a text message or email. It\u2019s a great way to support the podcast and spread the word about how yoga can help change your life! Thank you for your support. ","author_name":"Swami Ji, the OG","author_url":"https:\/\/www.atmacenter.com\/podcast\/","html":"