Entry into
the paths of Yoga can be a long and lonely one, and
you will not receive a gold star or a black belt or
anything else tangible at the end of it. The rewards
will be much greater than that.
To set off on the paths of Yoga, in order to be true
to yourself, you have to begin to show to yourself the
disciplines that you previously denied. A prime example
is diet. Yoga is based on a simple less materialistic
life style, and this can be displayed around food.
Less fast food, more high proteins, less beer or cola
and more water, and definitely no cigarettes or drugs.
All these things are manifestations of a previous life
and must be done away with.
At a yoga for beginners class these are the first things you will be taught.
Less emphasis on materialism should be the next step
you should follow, and if you are truly serious about
getting started with Yoga this will be another true
test.
As you focus your mind on what are the truly important
things in life, material things such as designer jeans,
electric gadgets and fast cars become perfunctory
as you begin to realize that relaxation of the mind,
the body and the soul are so much more important. Go ahead and sign up at a yoga for beginners class today. |