Journal of a lady

These photos are taken during I practised some of the Asanas (Yoga) at home.
Asanas are not allowed to perform during menstruation and some are not to practise during pregnancy.
Bhujaungasana (Cobra posture)-good for spine, cures constipation, beautifies the upper body, alleviate menstrual disorders, improve flexibility of the nerves & reduce stress and stiffness in the ligaments.



Diirgapranam (Long salutation)-beneficial for women especially curing in relation to menstruation problems, relieves constipation, lose excess weight, improves blood circulation in the body.



Padahastana -energizes the body, stimulate entire nervous system, keeps spine flexible and youthful, stimulate blood circulation.

Now, finally a reasonable news from MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore ) said that it's ok for Muslims to practise Yoga for health and physical benefits.
In the news, it says: In 1984, Fatwa Committee had issued a religious ruling that Muslims are not allowed to practise Yoga if it contains rituals and beliefs of other faiths.
But hey, can't we see that nowadays Yoga being taught in studios, is there any involvement in recitations or chanting? It's just a physical fitness purpose. Not unless they practise yoga in the temple or with religious guru.

It's a pity to know that Muslims in M'sia are banned from practicing yoga.

Yoga originates from India where it's practiced by Hindu monks for ages.
But let's see, most of the yoga practices now has globally evolved to a level which it's for fitness purposes. It doesn't involve in chanting at all. Not unless if you practice your yoga with yoga monk in Hindu temple. In today's yoga, I personally think that there are two types of practice, one is religious which practice by Hindu and the other is for fitness purpose which practiced widely by either Hindu or non-Hindu in fitness studios.

So why ban yoga that's only a form of exercise which one can benefit from it. Time has changed a lot of things, so why not keep your pace with the changes. Those who do, will keep improving and those that don't, will be left behind.