Archive for April 9th, 2009

By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500

Can Hatha Yoga create inspiration? How often have you wondered, “Why don’t I just quit?” Yet, you continue to practice, study, and live life. We have no choice but to continue – whether we practice Yoga, or not. Life is a journey, and we might as well become inspired with every step.

How can Yoga and inspiration become two of your most valuable assets? The power you can develop, by practicing Yoga and developing inspiration, is unlimited. Inspiration is pure direction. If you meet a person, who is completely inspired, that person clearly sees his or her path in life.

This is much similar to the Yogi who discovers self-realization. Such a person is not deterred by life’s set backs. From the day we were born, we should realize that the journey of life is not always the straightest path. If we want to accomplish something, it may take work, determination, and self-motivation.

Some obstacles are so massive, that it is easy to become discouraged. In regard to freedom, Mohandas Gandhi once said, “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.” Mohandas Gandhi lived long enough to see his dream of an independent India.

On the other hand, Martin Luther King, Jr. did not live long enough to see his dream fulfilled. Yet, he started the path to end racial discrimination through non-violence in the United States. Both of these men realized their life missions were works in progress, but they never gave up.

With that said – what lessons can Yoga practitioners take and apply toward daily life? We must find our true purpose in life. For some of us it may be to become a good husband, wife, parent, friend, or something else. The best treasure in life might be your family. Raising children, responsibly, is no small task. The same can be said for maintaining any relationship over an extended period of time.

If we have no vision of the future, we are lacking purpose in life. In this case, it is time to set an intention for Yoga or meditation practice. People often say, “I have to find myself,” but how many know what it means? They are empty words until we understand we must have a life purpose.

A true and noble purpose will inspire you for life. You do not have to travel to the other side of the earth, or to the highest mountain, to find yourself. You can achieve self-realization anywhere. You can practice Yoga in an ashram, a studio, or in your home. The answers to all of life’s riddles have always been within your grasp.

© Copyright 2009 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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