| Are you searching for much more from your Yoga | | | | from the moment you wake up. Stop criticizing |
| class than just a workout? What deeper concepts | | | | yourself and others. Take positive action and you will |
| should you learn in your Yoga practice? How can | | | | see big changes. This is very hard to do, but try not to |
| philosophy, taught by a Yoga teacher, change the | | | | make negative comments about those who do not live |
| quality of your life today? | | | | up to your standards. If you can help by being a good |
| There are so many Yoga philosophy concepts, but | | | | example, that's fine, but do not make it an issue, or a |
| here are three that will help you shed many burdens in | | | | point of contention. |
| life. Yoga teachers vary on how much Yogic | | | | Never beat yourself up with criticism. If you have done |
| philosophy they will teach within a typical class. The | | | | wrong, make an effort to change and find solutions, |
| cause of this may be the type of Yoga class, the | | | | but do not dwell on past mistakes. It will not be to your |
| perceived popularity, or the Yoga teacher's choice. | | | | benefit to meditate on guilt. |
| In my Restorative Yoga classes, I teach much more | | | | Forgiveness is important for your survival and the |
| Yogic philosophy than I do in a Vinyasa Yoga class. | | | | quality of your own life. You have to let go and forgive |
| The same can be said for the amount of meditation | | | | others, for your own good. A grudge is a "prison |
| time within my North Providence Restorative Yoga | | | | sentence." Let it go and you become free to do more |
| classes. | | | | important things. If you do not let it go, your overall |
| If you are wondering why - here is the answer: My | | | | health will suffer, as a result. |
| Vinyasa Yoga students are usually younger and could | | | | Being content with what you have is also known as |
| really care less about Yogic philosophy or any other | | | | Santosha. This will stop you from driving yourself |
| philosophy. They just want to work hard, so we work | | | | crazy - when you are constantly competing with |
| on mind and body only. | | | | everyone around you. If a friend just bought a new |
| Am I selling out? You can be the judge, but these | | | | house, feel good for him or her. Do not worry about |
| Yoga students will change with time, and will eventually | | | | what you do not have. Be happy about what you do |
| want to see more of what Yoga has to offer. They | | | | have. |
| are not in a big rush to learn any other form of Yoga, | | | | This applies to the physical aspect of Yoga, as well. If |
| beyond the physically challenging styles - which is fine, | | | | you see another student easily perform difficult |
| because I need to get my exercise, too. | | | | asanas, be happy for him or her, but be proud of your |
| The following are three basic Yogic philosophy | | | | own accomplishments. For example: You may have |
| principles that will change your life, for the best, today. | | | | improved balance, learned a Pranayama technique to |
| Try them, and you will make your life happy, simple, | | | | reduce stress, be eating a better diet, or feel the many |
| and less stressful. Make the change today, or | | | | benefits of meditation. |
| tomorrow morning, for your overall health. | | | | Make these three Yogic concepts a part of your daily |
| Loving kindness toward yourself, and others, starts | | | | life, and you will enjoy life's many treasures. |