Recognizing your own destiny, through self-realization, is a foundation of Yoga. We often hear terms such as: "I need time to get it together," or "I need to find myself." This is the beginning of self-realization and the recognition of a need to find solutions.
Now, what if you find your environment is full of negative energy and the source is a friend, spouse, roommate, partner, co-worker, parent, or child? Many people may tell you to leave this situation for your own health, but you are still drawn to this person because you care for him or her. It is easy for someone else to say, "Just leave," but this concerns your life and someone you love or care about.
Let's look at some realistic solutions for helping those we care about and our loved ones. For a start, find the true source of negative energy and make sure you are addressing it. It may be an outside influence, chemical addiction, or chemical imbalance. Professional counseling may be needed.
The outside influence could be another person with a very powerful, but negatively charged mind, which affects the person you see every day. All you see is the affect that personality has on the person you know, but you have not met the more powerful personality.
An example of this is a pessimistic person you know from work. One day, you meet his or her "significant other" at an office party, only to discover the significant other of your co-worker is completely toxic.
Sometimes, we are the source of negativity and do not realize it. Our "soul searching sessions" should give us a reality check, but negative personalities rarely reach full self-realization or transformation. Therefore, if you are trying to help, research and be completely sure of the source.
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Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA.
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Best Solution! Sometimes all you have is 10 minutes but that may be all you need too. You will find a routine that works for you though.
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Yoga Teacher Training is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that utilizes body postures and breathing exercises that increase relaxation as well as your mental well-being. Yoga is the best solution to finding the source of Negativity. So what are you waiting for? Grab some friends and a mat. It’s time to take some yoga classes.
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