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About Gulshan Kumar
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
Questions regarding Yoga, Pranayama, Mudras, Meditation, Relaxation and Spiritual Development only can be entertained on my part.

Experience
I have been instructing/ teaching/ giving treatments successfully in the field of Yoga and Naturopathy for the last 9 years.

Organizations
Being in India, I independently give teaching/ give yogic treatments by visiting in Gyms/ Health Clubs/ Yoga Clinics.

Education/Credentials
Diploma in Naturopathy and Yoga, IFNHY, New Delhi
Bachelor of Physiotherapy M.Sc. (Yoga) (Pursuing)

Awards and Honors
Better results of my teachings and treatments among patients/ interested persons of Yoga, are my awards in this field.

   

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In Category  Yoga & Tai Chi

SubjectDate Asked

Yoga practice11/5/2009
  Q: I am doing yoga since 3 months only in early morning(5.30am/7.30am),I prefer to take 300ml of water ...
  A: Harish Kumar, Thank you for giving an opportunity to assist in clearing your doubts. As regards ...
GROIN PAIN10/19/2009
  Q: since last 2 months i am suffering from groin pain.The pain is not so sharp and it is mild but it is ...
  A: Pankaj, Thank you for writing. Presuming that yours is groin pain, try as follows: Apply cold ...
groin pain10/12/2009
  Q: Sir i am suffering from groin pain. So could you tell me some yogic asana which can help me.
  A: Pankaj, Thank you for writing. Presuming that yours is groin pain, try as follows: Apply cold ...
yoga and naturopathy courses10/1/2009
  Q: I want to do nature cure course because I see lots of sufferings around.Iam gradute in ...
  A: Presuming that you are based in Delhi, Mahatma Gandhi Nature cure Institute is imparting such course ...
masturbating9/23/2009
  Q: i have been masturbating for long time since the age 18 and now i`m 25 and i do masturbate once a ...
  A: Kumar, Thank you for writing to me and the same has been duly noted and accordingly suggested as ...
Yoga Question8/20/2009
  Q: I was looking to figure out the best poses to do with Yoga. About 2.5 years ago, I had a ...
  A: The poses as mentioned in your earlier communication would work fine. You should hold any movement ...
Yoga Question8/14/2009
  Q: I was looking to figure out the best poses to do with Yoga. About 2.5 years ago, I had a ...
  A: I have noted down the case history as mentioned by you in your question. Since you have suffered ...
is visualization a meditation form ?8/4/2009
  Q: I am a man 46 years old, who lives in Venezuela and who have found relieve due to the practice of ...
  A: Though meditation is an awareness or a method of raising consciousness towards who you are (as Soul) ...
yoga vs gym4/22/2009
  Q: I want to reduce 10 kg.My current weight is 65 and height is 5.6''.Please suggest me whether i ...
  A: I would suggest to go for both yoga and gym. You may take yoga on alternate days and gym on other ...
yoga for back4/10/2009
  Q: can you tell me some asana to strengthen and to keep my upper back fit?
  A: Kindly let me know your brief case history comprising of your age, lifestyle, disorder/disease, if ...
Pics of Yogic Asanas3/31/2009
  Q: My niece is doing Bachelor in Physical Education from Allahabad University [final year] and has been ...
  A: I confronted with the following websites; that may be of some help to you: ...
Information related to yoga3/20/2009
  Q: i was watch tv and this guy was talking about yoga.About earth,fire...etc and then he had a look ...
  A: I am pleased to receive your question regarding yoga and also to see your interest in yoga. ...
yoga2/18/2009
  Q: Can yoga benefit me as a volleyball player? If so how? Is yoga beneficial to kids or teens?
  A: Obviously, yoga being isotonic would definitely supplement you. Yoga comprising of yogasanas, ...
yoga for eyes12/12/2008
  Q: I have deep dark eye circles. what should i do? ANSWER: Thank you for writing to me. (i) The ...
  A: Your question itself bears the answer within. I would suggest you to consider the following points: ...
yoga for eyes12/11/2008
  Q: I have deep dark eye circles. what should i do?
  A: (i) The problem is related to absence of proper and sound sleep. Improve your sleep by ...
chronic running nose when not lying down12/9/2008
  Q: DO You have suggestion for a natural cure
  A: You may try the Tulsi Tea: 9-10 leaves of tulsi leaves, 2 gm ginger seven pics of black pepper ...
thyroid query11/5/2008
  Q: i am having TSH 3.9. I STARTED TAKING KELP AND COCONUT OIL. AND DOING YOGA .IS IT ALL RIGHT? THANKS
  A: However, it would be convenient to me to respond if you could let me know your complete case history ...
Pranayama10/29/2008
  Q: At the time of Pranayama , if we inhale with a imagination that prana we absorb from the ...
  A: Anand, The ratio of gases in the air remains more or less same every time, presuming the habitat ...
exercise9/2/2008
  Q: respected sir i am almost 20 and a gay with a small dicknow. is there a yoga to increase my penis ...
  A: In this regard, we would like to inform you that there is as such no yoga posture to increase ...
Yoga in New Delhi8/18/2008
  Q: Mr. Kumar, Do you know if the Moraji Desai Yoga Center you recommended in Delhi is still offering ...
  A: Yes, Morarji Desai Yoga Center is still offering various classes and certificate courses. You may ...
about disc slip recovery8/4/2008
  Q: sir i had disc slip at L1-L2 of my spine, 6 months ago. i m 20 years old. my pain has gone but not ...
  A: However, I am sorry to reply here as the text response would not be feasible based on text queries ...
Stuttering/Stammering7/5/2008
  Q: Respected Gulshan jee, myself a engineer still have a stammering problem right since from my ...
  A: Greetings Mr. Hitesh, I understand your problem. In this regard, I would like to have one ...
obesity6/13/2008
  Q: gd.noon sir myself amaejeet kaur resident of delhi. I m a working woan of 37 yrs.Sir my problem is a ...
  A: However, I apologize for my delayed response to your question. In this regard, I would like to ...
yoga5/1/2008
  Q: I used to do yoga regularly, but its been 4 months i just cudnt make time to do. i wish to strt it ...
  A: I appreciate that you intend to resume the yoga discipline. In this regard, I would like to go for ...
Meditation4/22/2008
  Q: I am a moother of 5 months old baby.I amm having lots of problem in my life.I want to relax myself ...
  A: I congratulate you on becoming mother of new baby and welcome the baby too. Welcoming the baby and ...
yoga strength1/7/2008
  Q: About a month ago I decided to give up all detrimental aspects affecting my body (alcohol mainly), ...
  A: I appreciate your efforts to give up the detrimental habits and following yogic practices. It is ...
Healing, travel, study...12/6/2007
  Q: I am experiencing a clicking and misalignment in the base of my skull around the first cervical. I ...
  A: I apologize for being late. As regards the chiro-treatment, I would like to keep patience with the ...
lose weight11/24/2007
  Q: Redusing how many Kg's per month is good for health? I want to reduce 15 kg's in 2 months with yoga ...
  A: I welcome your response. I would like to suggest to go for gradual improvement and not for sudden ...
lose weight11/24/2007
  Q: Redusing how many Kg's per month is good for health? I want to reduce 15 kg's in 2 months with yoga ...
  A: I offer my best wishes... Further, I would like to mention that yoga and pranayama would balance ...
Problem in Speaking fluently.11/2/2007
  Q: Me a Software Engineer. I basically have a problem of what so called "STAMMERING" and I m very ...
  A: Prashant V., It is quite pleasurable to experience an interaction with a Software Engineer. I ...
Yoga Stretching11/1/2007
  Q: I have just recently gotten into yoga at the gym where I work out. I have been to four classes so ...
  A: I am late in responding to you and therefore I apologize for the same. As regards your query, I ...
can yoga cause belching?10/22/2007
  Q: I am writing on behalf of a 90 year old student in my Senior chair yoga class- very gentle. He is ...
  A: I highly appreciate the design of the yoga class; I am again very impressed by the contents of the ...
can yoga cause belching?10/19/2007
  Q: I am writing on behalf of a 90 year old student in my Senior chair yoga class- very gentle. He is ...
  A: I am quite impressed to learn that one 90-year old student is yoga aspirant and enthusiastic about ...
Stammering10/8/2007
  Q: Respected Sir, I am a 23 year old guy and my stammering has deeply wounded me. It is killing my ...
  A: I understand your problem. In this regard, I would like to have one assurance that you are not ...
BP10/4/2007
  Q: Which pranayam is the best to control BP? Is it possible to replace BP pill with pranayam? I mean if ...
  A: Verma, Thank you for writing. In this regard, I would like to inform you that b.p. is not itself a ...
kapalabhati9/29/2007
  Q: I have been practicing pranayama over a month from the knowledge gained from swami ramdev's video ...
  A: Sunil, Thank you for writing. In this regard, I would like to request you to kindly mention, as a ...
yoga7/25/2007
  Q: i want to learn a certificate or diploma course in yoga. can you please tell me the recognized ...
  A: Raj, Yes, you can join the Morarji Desai Institute of Yoga as told earlier for short term courses ...
HOW TO STOP STAMMERING7/24/2007
  Q: RESPECTED SIR YOU ARE MY GODS, I Am STAMEER SINCE MY CHILDHOOD. PRESENT I am 20 YEARS OLD. ...
  A: Sujeet, There is no need to get strained so much, my dear friend. There have been many ...
yoga7/22/2007
  Q: i want to learn a certificate or diploma course in yoga. can you please tell me the recognized ...
  A: There is only one govt. recognized institute and also best institute - Morarji Desai Institute of ...
groin or abdominal strain5/12/2007
  Q: I may have either a pulled groin or abdominal muscle pull, and sitting indian style while I do my ...
  A: In this regard, I request you to kindly clarify as to which pose do you adopt for doing pranayama. ...
Anulom Vilom4/24/2007
  Q: I saw Ramdev on TV. Can you tell me the exact duration of inhalation & exhalation while doing Anulom ...
  A: You can do inhalation / exhalation comfortably....i.e. inhale and exhale till the level of comfort. ...
Yoga Nidra Transcript3/22/2007
  Q: Do you have the words I can say for yoga nidra? I am leading a 12 minute relaxation session where ...
  A: I apologize for I could not timely reply as my mailbox is regularly flooded with unavoidable mails. ...
how to do pranayam1/7/2007
  Q: i am e medical student and i have pain in lower area of head .i showed a lot of doctors but no ...
  A: I feel pleasure to interact with you, being a medical student and have noted down the details of ...
toothace12/8/2006
  Q: sir, My gums are sensitive and bleeding when i am brushing and eating some foods. I am brushing ...
  A: I would recommend to friction your teeth gums with mustard oil + salt in equal proportion daily five ...
natural calls12/5/2006
  Q: sir, tell me some technique to attend toiletting very early in the morning because i am going to ...
  A: Pratap, Thank you for writing to me. I have noted your content sincerely and would like to suggest ...
asanas12/5/2006
  Q: sir, I read books and sit on the net for 2hours daily so i am getting neck pain some irritation so ...
  A: Pratap, If possible, you may wet your eyes by springling water over your eyes with fresh water, ...
Post Nasal Drip12/3/2006
  Q: Namaskar!! I am located in Canada and been here since 2005. But since I have come here, i face sinus ...
  A: I have noted down the contents of your communication and agree to the suggestions you have found ...
need ur help11/23/2006
  Q: I wake up at 6 Am in the morning.I can spend 1hour 30 minutes time in the morning to do yoga before ...
  A: Pratap, I appreciate your interest in yoga discipline. I have sincerely noted contents of your ...
asanas10/14/2006
  Q: I have a back problem. There was a sudden back ache a few months back. On showing the doctor, he ...
  A: Greetings Anwesha, Thank for writing to me. I have sincerely viewed your problem. However, I would ...
Yoga For Diabetes and BP8/21/2006
  Q: I am a patient of Diabetes for the Last many years. I suffer from Type 1 Diabetes and I also fear ...
  A: Sharma, Thank you for writing to me. As regards your questions on names of the beneficial asanas, ...
yoga breathing8/10/2006
  Q: my son is asn athlete who has been having some prolems with his breathing during competition, ...
  A: Greetings Marci, Kindly mention the case-history including age, lifestyle, occupation, any previous ...
Yoga8/6/2006
  Q: Hey there, I'm doing an assignment at university and i have chosen yoga as my subject. I am ...
  A: Greetings Rachel, I am very happy to see that you have chosen yoga as a subject for assignment in ...
Prostate and Erection Problem8/4/2006
  Q: I have prostate inflammation. My sexual life is not satisfactory since my erection is not good. But ...
  A: Krishnakumar, Kindly mention your case history - age, lifestyle, diet, past / current disease/ ...
About Learning Yoga7/21/2006
  Q: I am a Russian, I wish to learn YOGA and Meditation from any Recognised Institute for Diploma Course ...
  A: I appreciate that you are inclined towards the discipline of yoga therapy courses. In this regard, ...
About Learning Yoga7/21/2006
  Q: I am a Russian, I wish to learn YOGA and Meditation from any Recognised Institute for Diploma Course ...
  A: I appreciate that you are inclined towards the discipline of yoga therapy courses. In this regard, ...
Yoga & Pranayama for herniated/raptured/slipped disc at L5/S17/13/2006
  Q: My wife (aged 32 and weight 50 kg) about 18 months ago suffered a massive(the word the orthopeadic ...
  A: I have noted down the details as mentioned in your earlier communication. In this regard, I would ...
Sidhasan7/8/2006
  Q: I am 15 male, when I wake up, it's erected but their is no sexual desire at that time. At that time ...
  A: Chirag, As regards your questions, I would like to suggest that you should attempt uddiyanabandha ...
pranayama7/3/2006
  Q: I have been doing, anulom vilom(without retention of breath) and kapalbhati(with slow pace)for last ...
  A: I am glad to learn your inclination towards yoga discipline. Though I do not have your case ...
yoga postures7/3/2006
  Q: Can I cure my fullness in the abdomen or bloatedness problem through yoga?if so then what are the ...
  A: I would not be able to precisely suggest in terms of yogatherpeutics / naturopathy since you did not ...
Stammering5/17/2006
  Q: Namaste, My name is Mandar, currently i am working in a Software company as a systems engineer. ...
  A: I have noted the contents of your communication. In this regard, I would like to inform you that if ...
best school of yoga for stress reduction /overall health5/15/2006
  Q: Can I know which school of yoga can I follow to reduce stress and have overall good health ..in ...
  A: It is appreciable that you are inclined towards the discipline of yoga. As per your query as to ...
triangle pose5/8/2006
  Q: I have been doing the triangle pose all this time without putting my one hand flat on the ground. I ...
  A: I have read your question duly and noted down that you are not able to put your one hand flat on the ...
foot cramp2/11/2006
  Q: Whenever I try to sit on my heels with my toes pointed straight back, I get cramps in my feet after ...
  A: It would be more convenient to me if you could let me know which pose do you attempt so that I could ...
Pranayama: Alternate Nostril Breathing without retention1/11/2006
  Q: Shri Gulshan kumar I have started Alternate Nostril Breathing (without retention) a month, ago. I ...
  A: Manish, I have read the contents of your communication with due sincerity and would like you to ...
weight loss1/9/2006
  Q: i know some of yogic techniques which asanas and pranayams can be used to get a perfect weight and ...
  A: That's great that you are interested in asanasa and pranayamas and you know them. As regards your ...
shoes12/8/2005
  Q: I have one simple question for you. Yoga shoes, can they be worn during sessions. I've never taken ...
  A: I welcome your query regarding wearing of shoes during yoga sessions. In this regard, I wish to ...
Yoga12/1/2005
  Q: I was just wondering if yoga is a good way for college students to reduce stress. Has it been ...
  A: I am pleased to take this opportunity to help you in this regard. "I was just wondering if yoga is ...
Gaining Flexibility10/12/2005
  Q: I have not seen any gains in becoming more flexible in the plow posture. My upper back and neck is ...
  A: Greetings Gary! I apologize for the delay in responding to your message. It is all due to my busy ...
Starting yoga10/12/2005
  Q: hey kumar, i want to start yoga. i do not know anything about it, but i know it is good for the ...
  A: Greetings Sam! It gives me pleasure to learn that you intend to learn yoga. I understand your ...
looking for yoga course for oversea student in London10/3/2005
  Q: I am looking for yoga class for oversea student to learn yoga in London.I intrerested in Pranayama ...
  A: First of all I apologize for the delay in responding to your message as it might have caused ...
Sore after yoga8/9/2005
  Q: .. After a yoga session I am very sore. Should I wait until the soreness dissapates before ...
  A: Greetings! Your communication has been noted with sincere attention and it appears that you are new ...
some meditation confusion6/23/2005
  Q: The first thing i should say is that i haven't taken any instuction on meditation next to a psychic ...
  A: Greetings Brandon! I have read the contents of your communication with deep care and ...
Yoga, Basics & ouch...it hurts6/8/2005
  Q: My legs hurt. I wonder if I'm overstretching, but I doubt it because I only do sunrise salutation ...
  A: Greetings Robert! I apologize for the delay in responding to your communication. Further, while ...
Asthma and yoga5/18/2005
  Q: I'm in my late 20s and a working woman. Six months ago, I was diagnosed of asthma and took steroids ...
  A: Greetings Ms Veeena! As per your question, I would like to mention that pranayama, no doubt, is ...
taking basic postures to a more extreme5/7/2005
  Q: I have practiced the book ?28 days of Yoga by Richard Hittleman? for about 3 yrs, and would like to ...
  A: Greetings Robert! Your devotion to yoga for about three years is appreciable. Kindly let me know ...
institutes registered under ifnhy in delhi4/2/2005
  Q: names of institute affiliated to ifnhy.Are there any institute in delhi affliated to delhi ...
  A: Greetings Tanupriya, As regards your question, I would like to mention that IFNHY is an ...
REGARDING YOGA AND NATURE CURE3/30/2005
  Q: I,M BASICALLY YOGA INSTRUCTOR. I HAVE DONE MY TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAME - BEGINNERS LEVEL FROM ...
  A: Kanakalatha, I am pleased to interact with you, being yoga instructor. As far as your question is ...
pranayama3/11/2005
  Q: Is pranayama dangerous for beginning meditators? When can one safely do it? Thanks for your help, ...
  A: Greetings Yatindra, I am pleased to interact with you being meditation / yoga enthusiast. I ...
can yoga make people lift in air2/16/2005
  Q: i have heard gurus saying that ujjyi pranayam practioners raise above ground in padmasan is it true ...
  A: Shambahadur, Thank you for writing to me. I am pleased to see your enthusiasm in the discipline of ...
pranyam2/7/2005
  Q: can i do pranayam in flrt lying position in bed or is it necessary to sit upright
  A: I feel pleased to interact with you, being a yoga enthusiast....but simultaneously feel regretted ...
nature cue1/16/2005
  Q: i often feel depressed , get cried w/o any reason. Also got problem with digestion , have acidity ...
  A: Greetings Promila, I have received your communication and have sincerely noted the disorders you ...
nature cue1/16/2005
  Q: i often feel depressed , get cried w/o any reason. Also got problem with digestion , have acidity ...
  A: Greetings Promila, I have received your communication and have sincerely noted the disorders you ...
nature cue1/16/2005
  Q: i often feel depressed , get cried w/o any reason. Also got problem with digestion , have acidity ...
  A: Greetings Promila, I have received your communication and have sincerely noted the disorders you ...
nature cue1/16/2005
  Q: i often feel depressed , get cried w/o any reason. Also got problem with digestion , have acidity ...
  A: Greetings Promila, I have received your communication and have sincerely noted the disorders you ...
nature cue1/16/2005
  Q: i often feel depressed , get cried w/o any reason. Also got problem with digestion , have acidity ...
  A: Greetings Promila, I have received your communication and have sincerely noted the disorders you ...
Belly Breathing1/9/2005
  Q: I've heard that breathing into the belly rather than the chest helps you to relax more. However, I ...
  A: Greetings Greg, The contents of your communication have been noted sincerely and in response to the ...
Specific asanas for underweights and hypothyroid - with irritated bowels problem12/23/2004
  Q: i am underweight, skinny, suffer with uncomfortable bowels in the mornings, due to my hypothyroid ...
  A: Greetings! The contents of your communication has been noted sincerely. I would suggest the ...
Pranayama12/17/2004
  Q: I am new to Yoga. I specifically do pranayama (daily), as advised by Swami Ramdev in India through a ...
  A: Greetings Gurmeet Singh! I am very pleased to interact with yoga enthusiast like you. The contents ...
meditating on the third eye12/5/2004
  Q: Im new in meditating and i do it to get in touch with my intuition and my higher Self and eventually ...
  A: Greetings Nada! You said "Hi there! Im new in meditating and i do it to get in touch with my ...
Reverse Namaste hand position behind back10/5/2004
  Q: .. For some reason I am unable to place my full palms together in the reverse namaste hand position ...
  A: Greetings Michael, Thanks for placing the said question and its contents are noted sincerely. ...
Mudras and Postures9/15/2004
  Q: What is difference between Asans (postures) and Mudras? Simply physical attitude difference or some ...
  A: Sunil, Mudras are done after performing asanas with ratio of inhalation, exhalation and retention ...
Mudras and Postures9/15/2004
  Q: What is difference between Asans (postures) and Mudras? Simply physical attitude difference or some ...
  A: Greetings Mr.Sunil, Asanas are static posture as you may be knowing as mentioned in the Sri ...
right time for yoga9/11/2004
  Q: I want to know abt the right time for yoga (except in morning). Can it be done before sleeping in ...
  A: I want to know abt the right time for yoga (except in morning). Can it be done before sleeping in ...
Yoga Asanas8/10/2004
  Q: I do Shavasana twice a day . During night time i do shavasana under lights , as i am staying in a ...
  A: Greetings Harish! Thanks for the follow-up and I welcome for the same! It is very good that you ...
weight loss and yoga7/11/2004
  Q: does yoga make you burn like a shit load of calories? if i would make it a routine of doing yoga ...
  A: Greetings Sophie, I am regretful for the delay in the reply to your question owing to great list of ...
Yoga Asanas7/7/2004
  Q: I heard that Yoga will help to lower the blood pressure . As i am a BP patient,i would like to know ...
  A: Greetings Harish ! As per your query, I would like to mention that blood pressure is not itself a ...
yoga & sex6/3/2004
  Q: I would to ask if sex, masturbation or porn are against the Yoga system. I read that they hinder ...
  A: Greetings Jimmy, Yes, the yoga discipline restricts one from getting indulged in sex/ masturbation ...
Anandamaya Kosha5/27/2004
  Q: How can the Anandamaya Kosha be visualized? Is there somewhere a meditation procedure for ...
  A: Greetings Alexandra, The question is under consideration and the answer will be soon given to you; ...
IQ5/5/2004
  Q: I hope the person on the other end of the web who recieves this email recieves this well. This is a ...
  A: Greetings to KJ, I feel good in intellectual interaction with you; but also feel regret that I ...
yoga4/26/2004
  Q: Im a beginner of doing stretching exercises for an hour a day, and i see that this is exactly a ...
  A: Greetings Dan Brownell, I am feeling pleasure to learn that you are interested in the discipline of ...
Headstand and Migraine3/10/2004
  Q: I have been practicing Sivananda-style yoga for the past 20 years. I have always suffered from ...
  A: Many Many Greetings to Mary, I am pleased to interact with the yoga enthusiast who has been in the ...
heart domination2/29/2004
  Q: how can i dominate and rule my heart? when i talk for alot of people or when i talk to a girl my ...
  A: Greetings mnegypt! I feel sorry for the delay in answering your question. It was due to the fact ...

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