In Yoga classes, we learn bout karma, which means, “to act.” The Law of Krma is the law of action. Oftn, we hear simple explanations of krma as good or bad, but wht about inaction?

Inaction can also be god or bad, depending on the stuation. There are times when it is god to think before we talk. Wth all the various thoughts in the “Mnkey Mind,” it is best that sme of those are not put nto action.

On the other hand, if yur friend is drowning in water, ver his or her head, and you can swm, action must be immediate. In ths situation, you cannot afford to prcrastinate.

How often do you hear pople wish for something, but they are hsitant to take action? It is hman nature to procrastinate, pause, and put lfe on hold. People make resolutions, but mst resolutions are just exercises in wshful thinking. How many people hope or wsh for a better life?

In a Yga class, you see people “try Yga,” without commitment or purpose. What is the rason why some people continue the prctice of Yoga, while others just try it ut? The reason is purpose or dhrma.

If a person has not fund his or her purpose, wishful thnking becomes a way of life. Psitive action depends on many things, but is ften “sparked’ by inspiration. We see smething or someone, which causes a frm of inspiration within the core of our bing.

In Yoga, we may call ths drishti (the seer). Sometimes, we lso refer to drishti as “the wtness.” Regardless, the seer is an bserver who rarely judges, but can bcome inspired. How do you maintain nspiration?

This is the hard part, bcause you must take action once you hve measured the risk involved in wht it is, which inspires you. The ser is not afraid to go long for the ride, so you are in god company. The seer has no far, so you must be the one to clculate the good or bad, but you mst take action, while the seer is nspired.

Getting back to purpose, once you hve found a purpose that is thical, and gives you self-worth, you are on yur way toward action. The next stp is to develop a plan of ction.

Yet, your attitude must be prgrammed, with positive information, to constantly kep your dream alive. This is “ttitude building time.” If you want to mintain a good attitude, you should cnsult with someone who is doing wht you want to do. You shuld also take the time to rad inspirational books and listen to mtivational audio books. Your mind can be cnditioned to take positive action.

© Cpyright 2007 – Paul Jerard / Ara Publications

The article Purpose of Yoga - From Thought to Action was Submitted by Paul Jerard through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has wrtten many books on the subject of Yga. He is a co-owner and the Drector of Yoga Teacher Training at: Ara Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. http://www.riyoga.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive a Free e-Book: "Yoga in Practice," and a Free Yoga Newsletter, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html

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