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The Five Points Of YOGA!
5 Points Yoga
To clarify the science of Yoga and make it easy for the majority of
people, these universal principles are desired for the physical and
the mental health of individuals as well as spiritual growth. These
5 points are necessary (although you may not choose to follow the
vegetarian diet, but should aspire to it.) For optimal performance
as a follower of yoga, these 5 principles constitute the essence of
the teachings of Yoga Spirit Center.
1. Proper Exercise (Asanas)
Our physical body is meant to move and exercise. We need the
natural motion of muscles and joints or disease and discomfort
could result. Proper exercise should be invigorating to the
practitioner while enhancing to the body, mind and spiritual life.
2. Proper Breathing (Pranayama)
Yoga teaches us how to use the lungs at their maximum capacity.
Controlling the breath by using a 5:2:4:2 ratio. An exhale of 5
counts, holding for 2; an inhale of 4 counts, holding for 2. Proper
breathing should be deep, slow and rhythmical through the nostrils
and belly. The belly rises on the inhalation and is drawn in on
the exhalation. This increases vitality and mental clarity.
3. Proper Relaxation (Savasana)
Yogis have used very powerful techniques of deep relaxation. It is
important every day to spend time relaxing without any
distractions. No TV, no radio! Find a relaxing spot in your home
or outside with nature to "JUST BE!" By relaxing deeply, all the
muscles the Yogi can thoroughly
rejuvenate the nervous system and
attain a deep sense of inner peace.
4. Proper Diet (Vegetarian)
Besides being responsible for building our physical body, the foods
we eat profoundly affect our mind. For maximum body-mind efficiency
and complete spiritual awareness, Yoga advocates a lacto-vegetarian
diet. This is an integral part of the Yogic lifestyle. You will
also want to seek out organic foods for their purity.
5. Meditation (Dhyana)
The most important point of all is that we become what we think.
Therefore, we should maintain positive and creative thoughts;
these will contribute to vibrant health and a peaceful, joyful
mind. Spend 5-15 minutes per day sitting in lotus, crossed-legged
pose or seated in a chair. Let the thoughts come and let the
thoughts go. It would be helpful also to repeat a mantra to calm
the mind. "Om" is the perfect universal sound to repeat in your
head. Concentration and relaxation will increase and thoughts will slow as you feel stress free!
About the Author
Carrie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Yoga Studies & Body-Centered Therapies. Her education began with ART, continued
with Psychology, including Gestalt Therapy.
Carrie has been instructing body sculpting for 2 decades. She is an initiate of Raja & Isha Yoga (Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev). She considers herself a "creatuitive" who pulls individuals inner intuitive resources to balance and nurture each soul & body.
http://www.YogaSpiritCenter.com
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