Archive for May 12th, 2009

By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500

Can Yoga reveal a formula for happiness? Is it possible to live a worry-free life, if we were to follow Yogic teachings? What holds us back from finding happiness? What would one day of harmony be like? Let’s look deeper into Yoga and discover proven methods for resolving life’s daily problems.

Can Yoga reveal a formula for happiness? In a nutshell – the answer is “yes.” The problem is that most people are looking for a fast solution. Yoga does not supply us with quick and temporary solutions. Yoga becomes the practitioner’s lifestyle, because it is based upon 5,000 years of documentation and research.

In other words, one has to practice Yoga, for an extended time, before seeing the deeper results. How long will that be? It depends on the willingness of a practitioner to maintain a steady practice and the realistic tracking of results. Contrary to popular myths, lifestyle changes rarely happen in a day, week, or month.

Most often, the positive results of Yoga practice can be noticed in physical appearance, or behavior; but these are gradual changes. One book, DVD, class, or seminar may be the “seed of change,” but it is daily practice, which creates changes that become easy to notice over time.

Is it possible to live a worry-free life if we were to follow Yogic teachings? Everyone experiences worry, but a Yogic lifestyle does reduce worry, stress, and anxiety. As humans, all of us experience the “ups and downs” of life. Yet, each of us learns how to manage stress, worry, anxiety, and anger – with the practice of Yoga techniques.

What would one day of harmony be like? If you cannot remember the last time you had a harmonious day, you should begin learning more about Yoga today. Obviously, life can be a “long and winding road,” but each of us should become familiar with stress reduction methods. At the same time, each of us should become familiar with the many Yogic methods that bring about states of happiness and tranquility.

In Hatha Yoga, a practitioner may learn asanas, mantras, mudras, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation techniques. Each of the above-mentioned methods can be practiced for the purpose of reducing stress and creating states of tranquility. As an example: Most people are familiar with asanas (Yoga postures).

Whether you hold these postures for an extended amount of time, or you perform them in a sequence, you will release nervous energy from your body. All of us have nervous energy, but asana practice allows us to use it constructively.

© Copyright 2009 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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