Lessons Learned From Yoga

By: Caroline Makepeace Click author's name for more of his/her articles

Yoga is an intense work out, which if done right, brings you many physical, spiritual and emotional benefits. There are many studies out there that prove that people who practice yoga are calmer, more at peace and better able to deal with the challenges that surface in life. Living a life of wealth and happiness involves you being a well balanced and strong person. Increased power, flexibility and sense of balance are also great physical advantages to practicing yoga.

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 source of my power. I know how to connect to this source of power to bring clarity, purpose and success into my life.

The Power of your Core 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. For you to be able to maintain a posture in yoga your really need to focus on your core strength and engage it. If your core is strong you are better able to balance and hold your postures.

The power of your core radiates out through to the rest of your 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. Knowing what to focus on I could easily utilize that power to send it to the areas of my body that needed it to perform each particular assignment.

I began to see how the power of my core could be used to be the source of power for all things not just physical tasks. It made sense to me that the powerful energy that radiated out from my core could be used to help me be successful in visualizing, decision making and in creativity.

Living through your core allows you to make authentic and right decisions. Your mind is far too logical and your heart is too emotional. Your gut will always converse to you in truth and perfect balance. This is why you’re always advised to ‘Listen to your gut.’ 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.

During times of tough decisions turn directly to your core, it will clearly instruct you as to what you need 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.

Great success will occur when you live through this space. With what seems like no effort from you, things will fall easily into place. Creativity will freely flow and your work will be fueled by the strength of the energy and passion that comes out from your core.

Stretch a little Deeper Each Time

Only stretch from the level you are at when getting into a posture. From there you only want to move a little deeper so that you feel a slight discomfort and not pain. You don't want to cause damage so don't move too far. Moving at this pace will give you steady improvements each week. You are not going to increase your flexibility to yogi status in one go- that’s wrought with much danger. Stretch a little deeper each time and you will arrive in a more peaceful, knowledgeable way.

Apply this principle to the realization of any goal. Stretch a little deeper each time so that you feel a little uneasiness but not too much that it shatters you and takes you out of the game.

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 important aspect of any stance 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.

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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About The Author: Caroline Makepeace is an expert at living a life of wealth and happiness. You can sign up for her free weekly inspirational newsletter at her blog