Universal Laws of Yoga - Part 2
by Paul
Jerard
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Here are some habits to practice on your journey toward
self-perfection. Always remember that you may make some mistakes along the
way.
Cultivate love through acts of kindness toward family, friends, and
associates. Smile at others and put your “best foot forward.” This alone
will open many doors in life and make your journey a pleasant one. Take
time for self analysis by observing your past, future, and present.
Visualize what you can change and learn from what you cannot. Meditate,
pray, and practice your breathing (Pranayama).
Selfless service for the common good is rewarding for the inner and
outer self. You do not have to join a group to help others, but a group
will have more ability to help than a single person. Either way, helping
others will make you a better person.
Give to charity and share with others when ever it is possible. Giving
to others, especially those in need is a universal law. When it is
possible to help another person, we should all help.
Forgive others for their wrong doings and let go of the past. Do this
for yourself and you will feel a great burden, lifted from you. Carrying a
grudge and frowning all day, takes too much positive energy out of you, so
leave bad feelings behind.
The following are some habits to avoid. Avoid practicing Yoga for
material gain or to acquire psychic powers. Anything of value should be
used to help those you can. There is nothing wrong with earning a living
or bettering yourself, but you should always help anyone you can.
As a Yoga practitioner, you are an ambassador of Yoga. An “air of
superiority” should be avoided by all Yogis and Yoginis. This is seen as
arrogance, and arrogance is only needed to bolster the ego. Therefore, be
a diplomat, when speaking in terms of Yogic philosophy or
vegetarianism.
Remember to practice Yoga as a lifestyle. Yoga is not just practiced in
the ashram, in the mountains, on the beach, or behind the exclusive walls
of a particular Yoga studio. Yoga can be practiced with acts of kindness,
devotion to God, or in a physical practice at your own home.
Give your family, friends, and work your best efforts. Practicing Yoga
is part of your life, but you should never abandon your obligations for
Yoga. It is much healthier to live a full life and enjoy your family,
friends, and work along the way.
We can take the right actions by practicing the following: Meditate
daily and take action to focus your thinking, when your mind becomes
restless. Remember that Yoga can be practiced anytime because of its
mental, spiritual, and physical components.
© Copyright 2006 by Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paul Jerard is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at:
Aura Wellness Center, in North Providence, RI. He has been a certified
Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts,
with multiple Black Belts, four martial arts teaching credentials, and was
recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He teaches Yoga,
martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the greater
Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for
You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga
teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html
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