By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500
Did you ever feel as if faithful Yoga practice would grant you immortality? When we are young, we do not see the world with experienced eyes. This does not mean we should give up, but we should realize that Yoga is great for spiritual growth, prevention of ailments, a natural form of therapy, and a good form of pain management for the mind and body.
The holistic approach has sometimes been pushed aside for purely medical and scientific methods that do not take mental, emotional, and spiritual health into consideration. Much time has passed, while the western medical and scientific communities have begun to see a value in the holistic approach to health and life.
Optimum health requires a balanced approach. At the same time, we should realize the individual differences within each of us. Some health problems run rampant through family blood lines. Conditions related to work stress, diet, lifestyle, poverty, and lack of quality water, cannot be blamed on those who suffer as a result.
It is easy to take a view of youthful arrogance toward life, but as we become more aware of the world around us, we should be more thankful for our good health. If we are too poor to eat well, we will eat anything to survive. In many parts of the world, the quality of drinking water is extremely poor.
Never look down on someone in poor health. It is easy to be arrogant when you are in peak physical condition. Beware of arrogance; it distorts your vision and focus. Anyone can become involved in an accident. A sudden head or spinal injury can cause severe brain and nerve damage.
This can change one’s life direction completely. Symptoms from head or spinal trauma can vary from minor headaches, to migraines, dizziness, concussion, coma, or forms of paralysis. As a result of an accident, life is instantly changed. We learn to appreciate each precious moment of life.
With all that said, if we practice any form of Yoga, we are living proof of the holistic approach toward life. We are supposed to be representatives of moderation. This means – avoid extremes such as: overbearing pride and living out fantasies of self-importance.
“A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject”–Winston Churchill. Some of us cannot stop our obsessive enthusiasm for Yoga. To a point, this is fine – if we are humble and quietly lead by example. One who leads by example will help others find the Yogic path.
© Copyright 2009 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
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