"The science of Yoga is a psychology of a philosophical nature. The very introduction of the system of Yoga by Patanjali is by way of an instruction that the mind has to be controlled - Yogas chitta-vritti-nirodhah."
First and foremost I was inspired and I am inspired daily to continue along my yoga journey. It has touched my life like no other person, feeling, or thought has in my life. Yoga has changed my life and saved my life. There are many benefits I've experienced from my yoga lifestyle and it has inspired me more than any blog post could ever describe. Yoga is my way of life and I'm excited about the opportunity to help others discover the power of yoga through my business venture, Lavanya Yoga in Gainesville, Florida.
Yoga is controlling the mind though asanas (yoga poses) and breath. As we are drifting from pose to pose with each breath we restraint our chitta-vrttis (mind-stuff). Retaining this calm state of being we encounter from the practice of yoga throughout our everyday life is the practice of yoga; unlike stirring up the mind of thoughts and worries. It is those chitta-vrttis that determine our emotions. Letting our emotions and thoughts get the best of us will only stir up the mind stuff thus creating chaos in our mind's eye.
Uplifting yourself will only uplift others around you and yoga can help...it's just a matter of giving it a try. Let go of your ego and let go of your thoughts...that is the first step.
Posted by Raina on Wednesday, April, 9 2008