Each form of Yoga addresses your health in some way. If you take the time to learn something about Hatha, Raja, Karma, Bhakti, and Jnana Yoga, you will notice each style has a different approach toward mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual health. These are the planes of existence that people are most often familiar with.
Yet, some people will go out of their way to deny the existence of spiritual health. Worse yet, humans have violently killed each other throughout history over their diverse beliefs in spiritual health, God, and religion. Yoga, in every form, has no such conflicts with spiritual health.
Everyone is welcomed to practice Yoga, and that is why it has existed for so long. Let's take a closer look at the problems, which hold each of us back from our true potential, and how Yoga can help us live a more fulfilling life.
Why is success discouraged?
Here is the theory: "The world is flat." There was a time when the earth was believed to be flat. At the same time, there were educated people who were sure the earth was a globe, but they debated over the size of the earth.
At this time, we know the size, shape, and exact dimensions of the earth. However, we have the advantage of instant access to information and many people can read. Yet, with all of this instant information, and our reading skills, some people still inherently believe they are doomed to fail in life.
Envision success and it will come. This is not a thoughtful wish - you still have to take positive action toward your goals. Better than that, you must have real goals. Do you desire to discover a successful life? If so, you must educate yourself and move forward.
Why do some people wish you to be unsuccessful?
This is "Crabs in a Bucket" theory in practice. If only one crab was in an open bucket, it would have a much improved chance of success. When a number of crabs are together, they hold each other down inside the bucket.
Simply put, take the time to observe when a few people around you try to hold everyone else back from progress. Sometimes, it's not even intentional, but a default mechanism, which directs one toward negative thinking. Many people do not believe they can succeed in life because someone told them so.
Why we believe that we do not deserve success and what can Yoga do to change it?
If you believe something strong enough, it will be your personal reality. Some people will tell you: "Good things don't happen to our kind of people." What is "our kind of people?" Do not let anyone tell you that you deserve less because of your pedigree. Past performance of your family tree is not an accurate indicator of your success.
What each form of Yoga can do is program your mind in a positive direction. You can change the present, by believing that you deserve to succeed, and by taking steps toward success.
© Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
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. aurawellnesscenter.com aurawellnesscenter.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts, e-Books, reports, and articles about Yoga, please visit: yoga-teacher-training.org/member-offer.html yoga-teacher-training.org/member-offer.html
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