Practical application of learned skills, and knowledge, is the same with Yoga, and life, in general. You could train with the ten best Yoga Gurus on the planet, but if you do not apply the teachings of Yoga to your life, or the lives of others, you are only an encyclopedia of facts.
To be knowledgeable is a wonderful thing, but this is only a reflection of potential and not a measurement of success. Some people are very successful in life, but they are not brilliant at all. As a matter of fact, some are of average intelligence, and without a college education.
How is this possible? They applied their knowledge, and that of their mentors, completely. They saw an opportunity, focused completely, and used every possible skill to accomplish the end result.
A person with limited intelligence can easily accomplish much by making friends, creating partnerships, influencing, and applying what they have learned with complete focus. Should we give up and stop learning new ideas? Of course not, but we should see the value in applying what we learn.
For example: If you are going to attend a Yoga workshop, retreat, seminar, classes, or take a Yoga course, make sure that each aspect you learn will be applied to your life, and the lives of others, who you influence.
When you choose a Yoga teacher, Guru, or Swami, choose a person who is knowledgeable of techniques you want to put into practice. Otherwise, you are wasting your time, energy, and financial resources.
© Copyright 2007 - 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. riyoga.com riyoga.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive a Free Yoga e-Book: "Yoga in Practice," and a Free Yoga Newsletter, please visit: yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html
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