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An Objective View of Yoga
By:Paul M. Jerard Jr.
When you think of Yoga, what is the picture you see
within your “mind’s eye?” Many people still think of
Hatha Yoga, and its many sub-styles, as the only Yoga
around. This is due to the fact that outside India,
Hatha Yoga (Union by Physical Mastery), is most
commonly seen.
Therefore, this is understandable - except there are
many forms of Yoga, and many are much less physical
forms that are sometimes misunderstood. Yoga does not
have to be practiced in an Ashram or on a Yoga mat. To
be beneficial, Yoga can be practiced anywhere, at any
time, in any shape or form.
Just by giving people help, without asking for
anything in return, you are practicing Karma Yoga. By
praying, you are practicing a form of Bhakti Yoga.
Also, by seeking and finding the pure, but unobvious
truth, you may be practicing Jnana Yoga, (Union by
Knowledge).
Yoga literally means “Unity” or “Union,” but each Yoga
style has within itself a unique way to achieve the
union of mind, body, and spirit. Yoga is non-
confronting, non-conflicting, and can be integrated
with many physical disciplines and religious
practices. Any style of Yoga will integrate with other
forms of Yoga and healing methods.
Yoga teachers “spread the word,” but they must teach
the more popular physical aspects of Yoga, if they
want to keep their students. This is why many people
get an incomplete picture of a complete health
maintenance system for the three aspects of mind,
body, and spirit. All three aspects of health are of
equal importance, but the physical aspect is more
easily realized.
Whether you are a beginner, long-time Yoga
practitioner, or a Yoga teacher, your knowledge will
make a difference for the best. Just by showing loving
kindness and mindfulness to your friends, co-workers,
and family, you will alter this world.
Therefore, the proliferation of Yoga is a miracle and
a gift to mankind. By helping others, you will feel
gratification that is helpful not only for others but
also for your own mental, physical, and spiritual
health. In turn, you, and your actions, will evolve
with loving kindness as your guide.
This is the fundamental key to good health as well as
well being: Give to others and you will feel much
better about yourself. There is a teacher within all
of us, even if you only share the gift of Yoga with
one friend.
© Copyright 2006 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
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Paul Jerard is director of Yoga teacher training at Aura in RI. He’s a master instructor of martial arts and Yoga. He teaches that along with fitness. He wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students who want to be a teacher.
http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html
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