rainforest yoga
Journey to the quiet within
We live in times of uncertainty and change. The pace of technological change is impressive, exciting and a little scary. Phones phones were introduced in the 1980's and 30 years who are already using fourth-generation wireless technology. Previously, people talked over the phone. Now people are text messaging, web browsing, email, Facebook updates control and view videos on their mobile phones.
Amid change, often long for an oasis of calm and stability. Technology has made the world a smaller place so they have more opportunity to travel both physically and virtually. Many people live in different cities, countries and even continents in the course of their lives. We are attracted to change, but at the same time want to be grounded in safety. Yes, it is a pleasure to travel around the world and see the glorious Amazon rainforest, rare flora and fauna on the Galapagos Islands, volcanoes in Hawaii, the ancient pyramids of Egypt and eat Italian food in Italy. At the same time, we want to feel comfortable and at home.
Ironically, although they do not realize that most of the time, each of us has an area of calm in ourselves. Yoga is the practical way to bring us more in line with our own body and mind and access to the deep pool of inner calm. Yoga helps us to find security in our interior spaces.
Yoga means "union" the union of body, mind and spirit. Yoga term as popularly used, refers to "Hatha Yoga", which is an ancient system of physical exercises or postures that stretch the entire body and invigorate the internal organs. The exercises to balance the body and have a significant impact on the nervous system and endocrine system.
Yoga, in a broader sense, actually refers to a general welfare system and includes breathing exercises and meditation. Art of Living of Sri Lanka Yoga program exercises taught in a comprehensive way what is a meditative experience. Sri Sri Yoga is practiced in a relaxed manner without straining the body. The exercises are done with the knowledge of various body parts. Yoga exercises when done this way and when combined with breathing and meditation to bring our minds to a state of peace. John Tortorella, a yoga instructor with the Art of Living Foundation of New Jersey, says, "Yoga puts me in touch with that quiet place inside where there is satisfaction perpetua. "
The different courses of The Art of Living emphasize different aspects of self-development such as exercise, breathing, meditation, singing, social services, intellectual understanding, leadership training and healthy eating. The Art of Living is a global non-profit who teaches yoga worldwide. Is a volunteer-based organization, which in 30 years has taught millions of people in 150 countries.
The objective general is to give us the experience of peace within ourselves in a natural and easy. When we experience inner harmony that brings the rest of our lives. Our relationships and the environment also become more harmonious and express our strong points. More and more we express our joy and love in our hearts. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of Art of Living, says, "Rest in the deep quiet, cool, calm, serene, his being – that is immensely valuable and precious Take mind, it is all over the place, back. to its source. "
In the modern world, while we have more opportunities for a variety of experiences the pace of change has made our lives more insecure. Sometimes we feel like the rug pulled from under our feet. Yoga allows us to maintain our balance. The Art of Living programs teach a holistic blend of yoga, meditation and breathing techniques so that we can experience this facility. Our true home is inside. Then we can enjoy the variety and change that modern life has to offer and, while sitting comfortably at home wherever we are.
"The interior – what is it?
if not intensified sky,
launched by birds
and profound
the winds of homecoming. "~ ~ Rainer Maria Rilke
On April 9, Art of Living is hosting a special one-day session of meditation and yoga in the presence of the founder of The Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the Meadowlands Expo Center Secaucus a jersey, New Jersey. For more information see http://www.meditationandyoga.us/ (Http://www.meditationandyoga.us/). Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is also the realization of "Meditate NY" at Lincoln Center, Avery Fisher Hall in New York http://imeditatenewyork.org/ April 10 Come join us and experience the peace of mind!
About the Author
I live and work in New Jersey. An engineer by training, I work as a research scientist at a telecommunication company. I am an active organizer with the Art of Living foundation which I find very fulfilling.
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