Classical Yoga from the wise ones of old has much to offer for our health, happiness and deep connection to life. When we embrace it, our life will change from daydreaming to purposeful living.
I remember lying in bed way up north in freezing Fort McMurray, Alberta, daydreaming of floating on my back in the warm Caribbean sea. It was my favorite thing to do way back then in the seventies.
I would say that back then I spontaneously resorted to the gift we all have and certainly used frequently as children.. day dreaming. Within a few years of daydreaming I was indeed back in the warm Caribbean waters floating on my back. Without an inkling, totally clueless, I had been creating my future with frequent daydreams.
Since then, we have come to learn this daydreaming as visualization. Visualization is one of the techniques used to calm the mind and body. And believe it or not, it was recommended as a technique thousands of years before the offerings of the "new age".
Classical Yoga offers a map on how to live a happy, healthy life, and feel deeply connected. The wise ones thousands of years ago provided solutions to all of our challenges today. As an example, when we sit to meditate whatever is bugging us that we have pushed to the back of our mind will push back. It comes to sit with us. An uninvited guest that refuses to leave.
Classical Yoga reveals this as natural. Before you can quiet the noisy mind some preliminary steps make it easier; like knowledge. When you know who you are and gain insight into the world, that uninvited guest would become a person just passing through, even bearing gifts. It also helps to have a garland of virtues around your neck. First two given: ahimsa, non-violence, and satya, truth. That way relationships can be respectful.
This system of Classical Yoga takes it a few steps further. You know that tight muscle that seems to accompany the uninvited guest? Well, take care of it before you sit to feel cozy; the system advises. Your physical body must be relaxed otherwise instead of feeling cozy like you want to, your mind will be drawn to that one uncomfortable spot in your body.
Classical Yoga minimizes the confusion that can occur when we fumble the ball of life. We are fortunate that the insights of the wise ones of old have been preserved and are available. I am thankful for this.
May you be guided by ancient wisdom as you navigate in and contribute purposefully to our modern world.
And now, I'd like to invite you to visit http://www.yogatogo.com/ for other musings and gifts.
From Heather Greaves - the Self Care Coach and Body Therapies Yoga Training
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