Sunday, November 4, 2012

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga

In class, Lindsay mentioned the seven spiritual laws of yoga by Deepak Chopra
And, so I researched more about it because I was interested:
"
1) The Law of Pure Potentiality in yoga reminds us that at every moment, we can make a choice to be happier, healthier and more loving. In the quiet space between poses, we are reminded of the Law of Pure Potentiality. 2) The Law of Giving and Receiving is expressed in the appropriate use of breath during yoga postures. The breath is the link between mind and body and between individuals and their environment. 3) The Law of Cause and Effect reminds us that each of our choices has consequences. The sensations in our body provide subtle clues as to the best choice. Yoga teaches us to listen to the signals of comfort and discomfort our body is sending. 4) The Law of Least Effort encourages us to use our life energy with impeccability. Yoga helps us remove the friction between our minds and bodies that wastes energy. 5) The Law of Intention and Desire teaches us to focus on the action that is likely to fulfill our desires rather than the fruits of our actions. Our yoga practice demonstrates how focusing on the sensations generated in a pose and surrendering into those sensations improves the performance of the yoga posture. 6) The Law of Detachment says that if we want something, we need to relinquish our attachment to the outcome. This principle along with the Law of Intention and Desire is key to a successful yoga practice and a successful life. 7) The Law of Dharma recognizes that everything has its unique purpose in life. Experiencing our unique way of performing yoga in practice reminds us to express our uniqueness in life. "

http://www.newliving.com/issues/july_2004/articles/chopra.html

 

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