| After spending time in a class with your Yoga teacher, | | | | learn that God forgives, it is time to forgive yourself. |
| for an hour or two, the commute home is much more | | | | Bhakti Yoga is union by devotion to God. You do not |
| tranquil. You left anxiety back at the door step of your | | | | have to be a particular religion to devote yourself to |
| Yoga class, and have discovered inner peace again. | | | | God. |
| How do you capture that feeling of tranquility and | | | | Yoga Books: Whenever you take a vacation, of any |
| "bottle it?" | | | | kind, bring at least two Yoga books, which you have |
| Would you like to order "Yoga to go" or package | | | | wanted to read. If you have a companion, read when |
| some "inner peace?" If only it were that easy to | | | | your significant other is sleeping. There is always time, |
| package Yoga. Yet, there are some tools that will help | | | | if you are willing to be creative. |
| you maintain your peace of mind, until your next Yoga | | | | Positive Affirmations: Whenever you practice positive |
| class. | | | | affirmations, you will see, and feel, the rewards. If you |
| Music: Music, that generates relaxing and happy | | | | want self-respect, you have to think and speak well of |
| feelings, has the power to be particularly uplifting. Music | | | | yourself. Consider your accomplishments, and what |
| is a great way to prevent anxiety, loneliness, and | | | | you have done, for the people around you. Repeated |
| sadness. Some of the better music for Yoga can also | | | | positive affirmations often become reality. |
| be played when you are commuting from one point to | | | | Visualization: You should actually take the time to see |
| the next. | | | | yourself as worthy, loved, and happy. What you |
| If you shop for Yoga music CD's, you may also want | | | | visualize often becomes reality. |
| to try an audio book, in CD format, about Yoga, | | | | Breathing: In Yoga, Pranayama (breathing) techniques |
| self-help, or self-improvement. Some of these CD's | | | | are many. Pay attention to Pranayama practice, while |
| can be played many times and can create a positive | | | | you are in your Yoga classes. Many Yoga students do |
| frame of mind. | | | | not learn the value of Pranayama. |
| Workshops: There are many Yoga, and Yoga teacher | | | | Pranayama is the master of your mind. Pranayama is |
| workshops to attend, so choose a workshop that | | | | the fundamental link between mind and body. |
| sparks your motivation. You may also want to look at | | | | Pranayama will improve your health, but you should |
| workshops for self-help, and holistic approaches to life, | | | | learn Pranayama from a Yoga teacher. |
| because some of these sessions will also help you | | | | Kapalabhati Pranayama should be practiced daily, but |
| create a happy and successful life. | | | | Bastrika Pranayama is usually practiced daily prior to |
| Bathing: Take the time to enjoy a bath, instead of a | | | | Kapalabhati Pranayama. Personally, I practice Bastrika |
| quick shower; it will make you feel happy, energetic, | | | | for the first Pranayama of the day. |
| and refreshed. Just make sure you have the time to | | | | Meditation: There are many forms of meditation, but |
| enjoy your bath - without creating a pressure situation. | | | | they all lead to the same end. Balanced thinking, |
| Prayer: It does not matter what your religion is. This is | | | | harmony, and tranquility, are yours with a steady |
| one of the most fundamental practices to bring | | | | meditation practice. |
| happiness. Prayer is your private conversation with | | | | You do not have to make all these changes at once, |
| God. Many people pray only when they need | | | | but do incorporate a few of them into your daily life, |
| something. | | | | and you will be much happier. |
| Yet, daily prayer brings happiness. Why? When you | | | | |