Yoga : The many beneifits to Yoga
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By: Caroline Makepeace
 
Date Submitted: 2009-10-17 14:27:03 - Article Views: 20134 - Word Count: 956
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Yoga is an intense form of exercise, which if done correctly, brings you many physical, spiritual and emotional benefits. Studies demonstrate that yoga creates more peaceful, well-balanced people who are more able to deal with the difficulties that come up in their lives. Well balanced people are much better at attracting wealth and happiness into their lives. They also attain strength in body, balance and flexibility.
Even after only a short time of practicing yoga I have seen my flexibility, strength and balance improve. It has also helped me to develop a deep connection to the supplier of my power. Yoga has taught me where to find the source of my power and how to use it to bring clarity, vision and purpose into my life.
The Core Power of Strength
Your back and abdominal area is where your core strength lies. These are the muscles you engage and develop in order for you to develop strength and balance throughout your body. In yoga, your focus needs to be on engaging your core strength in order for you to complete many of the postures. If your core is strong you are better able to balance and hold your postures.
Power from your core will radiate out through your whole body. Yoga teaches you how to tap into and engage this power. After learning this through yoga I could see how it was my core that gave me the strength to complete most tasks every day. Focusing in on it, I could easily radiate that power out within my body to the areas I needed to perform the certain tasks.
It was as I started to learn this, and was able to see the strength of my core, that I could easily see how it was also the source of power for all things. I saw huge potential in my life when I could tap into this power. This is the power you need to be successful in all areas of your life not just physically.
existing through your core allows you to make pure and right decisions. Your head is far too sensible and your heart is too emotional. Your gut will always converse to you in truth and perfect balance. 'Listen to your gut' is a powerful piece of advice. Your gut speaks truthfully to you as it is the part that connects right to the center of your being; the source of true power.
When you have a decision to make turn all your focus to your core- it will speak clearly to you as to what you have to do. It never lies, it is never wrong and you will feel the strength of your core decision radiating outwards to keep you balanced and strong.
When I operated from the place of my core, great things happen. Things fall into place perfectly with seemingly no effort on my behalf. My creativity opens up and my work is fueled by the strength and passion of my core.
Stretch a little Deeper Each Time
Only stretch from the level you are at when getting into a posture. Stretch a little deeper so that you feel a slight challenging discomfort but never go to far so that you cause some damage. If you move at this pace, you will start to see continual and gradual improvements each week. You are not going to increase your flexibility to yogi status in one go- that’s wrought with much danger. Just small increases in your stretch will bring to your eventual goal in a more knowledgeable, safe and peaceful way.
Apply this principle to the achievement of any goal. Take small steps outside of your comfort zone so that you push the boundaries for growth but don't stretch it too far that it takes you out altogether.
Your Breath Helps you to Maintain Focus and Stay Calm
To assist you in your poses you have to know how to breathe. When you pay attention to your breath, you notice that when a pose or posture becomes difficult, your breath sharpens, increases or disappears. To relax and settle into the posture your breath must be even and deep.
Your breath is the most essential factor of any posture or anything in life- obviously, as long as you’re breathing you’re doing okay, right? During the testing times of your life, the first step is to remember to breathe correctly. This will bring to you the clarity you need to relax, and the strength you need to reach a little further will follow.
Learn to Let Go
Yoga is all about learning to let go and experiencing your body. Experiencing your body will allow you to challenge it and take it to a whole new place. When you release yourself to the posture your whole body and mind will relax which will allow you to increase your flexibility and create a whole new flow of energy.
In life, you have to learn to let go of everything you are holding. All your stresses, problems and stories. Just let them go and allow yourself to relax, gain strength and create a whole new flow of energy.
To attain wealth and happiness in your life you have to develop a healthy mind and body. Yoga is such an empowering way for you to balance and strength your whole self. Learn to use the principles of yoga to bring about dramatic improvements in all areas of your life.
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