Asian relaxation techniques
"Have you eaten yet?"This is the usual welcome formula in China. Visitors are greeted with the phrase: "Take a rest first." And asks her goodbye: "Go slowly." Asians allow body and mind enough rest - and this lifestyle seems to fascinate us Europeans so that more and more people want to dive a piece in this world. Trend researchers still rank Asia among the biggest lifestyle trends, alongside nature and wellness. In fitness centers and spas are offered a lot of Far Eastern sports and treatments, trendy restaurants and hotels rely on the establishment of Asian accents, fashion designers and cosmetics manufacturers are inspired by the trend, even the Deutsche Bahn has offered on commuter routes yoga for relaxation. Whether with gentle fitness, Far Eastern relaxation or suitable care rituals: We show you the best ways to inner serenity.
The new relaxation
Mantra singing - for inner strength In addition to yoga exercises and meditation, mantra singing has recently been offered in some fitness centers (for example Kaifu-Lodge, Hamburg, Tel. 040/40 12 81). In doing so, one sits cross-legged in a circle and sings together with the group recurring sentences from Sanskrit, the ancient Indian language. Frequently the vocals are accompanied by a musical instrument, for example a harmonium (organ instrument) or a drum. The goal of the constant repetition is that the mind comes to rest and reaches another level of consciousness. In addition, one can perform so-called mudras, special finger postures from the Kundalini Yoga - they stimulate the flow of energy and strengthen the body. In Thailand, there are now even special mantras as a mobile phone ringtone, which should also remember the guidelines in everyday life.
Do-in - for more power The basic features of Asian self-massage come from traditional Chinese medicine, but arrived in Japan in the 4th century and were further developed there. Massage techniques such as pushing, tapping or stroking stimulate the meridians, the energy pathways of the body. It aims to activate the metabolism, strengthen the body's defenses, increase well-being, protect the body from aging and even alleviate chronic diseases.
Deceleration in the monastery Better to deal with everyday stress and find inner peace - you learn in the "work-life balance" seminars by Susanne Preiss, which are based mainly on Qi-Gong: The more than 3000 years old remedial gymnastics comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine and In addition to specific movement sequences, it also includes specific breathing exercises - together they should reduce stress, regenerate energy and prevent illness. The courses of the former advertising manager take place in different places, for example in a Benedictine monastery near Nuremberg or a finca in Mallorca. Cost: from about 390 Euro / weekend, also personal training is possible. More information: www.shenzai.com.
Ayurveda - the "knowledge of life" If you want to call yourself an Ayurvedic doctor in India, you must have completed an independent, eleven-semester study program - the world's oldest health education is about more than pure pampering: It is based on the idea that all people are a mixture of five elements are - earth, fire, water, air and space. These act in the body in the form of various energies, the so-called Doshas Pita, Vata and Kapha. So every human being is born with an individual Dosha mix, and only those who manage to maintain that relationship will stay healthy. Especially important for this are a good diet and digestion, so-called Pancha Karma cures to cleanse the body from the inside and restore the balance. In addition to well-known wellness treatments, from forehead watering to a four-hand oil massage, this also includes relatively unpleasant things for us, such as drinking clarified butter (ghee) - more and more enthusiasts are reporting that chronic headaches, sleep disorders and stomach problems are then blown away are. In the meantime, one does not even have to travel to India for the treatment, even in Germany, authentic forms of treatment are offered, which are not cheap. Vomiting and bloodletting, unlike the original treatment, are omitted here.
Do-in exercises
For neck pain: Keep your head straight. With the thumb and fingertips of the left hand, lift the skin between the vertebrae bit by bit from the neck to the back of the head. Then change hands.
Against pressure in the chest: Place the knuckles together and gently brush over the breastbone with the fingertips.
For new energy: Place hands flat on the waist, keep fingers closed.Then over the loins to the belly drive forward and stretch the arms as vigorously forward while swimming. The back stays straight.
