Yoga For Happiness - One Key to Successful Relationships

Jnana Yoga is often considered the "Yoga of truth." This form of truth, in Yoga practice, is found through self-discovery and by carefully performing honest self-analysis. Yet, all that we change from within will not change the world around us, unless we interact with it.

Relationships are our interaction, with the people we see, in the course of a day. We cannot change the world by sitting and meditating in a cave for the rest of our lives. Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and loving kindness are put into practice when we engage in balanced relationships.

In all relationships, the keys to success can be found. Take the following key and apply it toward all of your relationships in work, with family, at home, and with your friends. In this way, you can apply time-tested Yogic principles in your daily life.

The Key of Mutual Trust

You have a right to be skeptical of everything you encounter, but when you wear skepticism like a badge, people will become skeptical of you. This does not imply that you should trust everyone and train your children to "take candy from strangers." However, when you assume that everyone has a hidden agenda, and you do not trust anyone, you encourage an atmosphere of mistrust.

Supervisors and business owners set the tone within a company. If mistrust starts at the top, it trickles down to the foundation of the company. An atmosphere of mistrust breeds a multitude of problems. The supervisor who does not trust his or her help is most likely to take credit for the help's ideas.

Similarly, the same supervisor is least likely to take responsibility for his or her mistakes. It is very tempting, when you do not trust anyone, to see everyone as potential enemies. It is also possible to view every subordinate as a threat to job security. Do you think the workers who answer to an openly distrustful supervisor will be loyal?

So far, all we have considered is the level of mutual trust in business relationships, but the key of mutual trust is part of every aspect of life. If you treat your children and spouse with mistrust, you will definitely encounter mutual feelings from them.

Whether trust is earned, or violated, do not ignore it. There is no need to carry a grudge forever or assume that one act of kindness makes someone a saint. We have to accept people the way they are, without going through harsh judgments or leaving ourselves unnecessarily open to be taken advantage of.

Yoga teaches each of us about living in balance and harmony. There is no need to let life's highs or lows throw you out of balance for long. Granted, we are all human and mistakes are part of a lifelong learning process, but Yoga can help us find the higher purposes of life.
© Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
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Pregnant Women Can Make Use Of Prenatal Yoga And Its Breathing Exercises

By Arlene Case

Prenatal yoga is a series of exercises, or exercise that could improve the posture and act as a stress reliever for pregnant women. This is utilized by would-be mothers in order to stay physically and mentally healthy during pregnancy, and as a means of guaranteeing natural childbirth. One of the many benefits of prenatal yoga is the lack of physical exertion that is required, which makes it a safe practice for many moms-to-be.

During the pain that is associated with a natural childbirth, prenatal yoga will attempt to promote proper breathing that will help to make the process an easier one. In addition, relaxation is essential during the childbirth process and although it can be difficult, prenatal yoga can help to teach women how to relax themselves as much as possible.

There are some mothers who use prenatal yoga for spiritual rather than physical reasons - they use it to help them connect to their unborn child before he/she becomes the newest addition to the family. Prenatal yoga can even be advantageous to women after they give birth, as they can use the techniques they learned to relax in ordinary situations. Mothers have every right to relax after they give birth, something any new mom can attest to.

Prenatal yoga also serves as useful for women who need to lose weight gained during pregnancy more rapidly than others. For most, this is a struggle that takes a lot of patience and determination. In general, yoga is an exercise that promotes physical fitness, relaxation, breathing, spiritual and emotional connections, etc.

Mothers in search of a prenatal yoga class or a yoga teacher may want to consult their physician before anything else. Aside from asking who would be the most qualified instructor, expectant mothers also need to ask their doctors if the process is going to be a safe one to begin with. Most physicians are aware of any local classes or instruction being given and will often be able to refer patients to a class that is most convenient for them. You may also want to have some emotional support during your yoga sessions, as a lot of women bring their husbands (or the father of their child) with them, or any family members or friends who are available. This is sure to make the classes more relaxing and worthwhile in the long and short term. Before enrolling in prenatal yoga, it's best to make sure that the instructor is licensed, certified or highly trained and experienced in teaching this type of relaxation method.

The writer of this article would like to make it clear that this is a purely informational article. This is an informational article that is not written by a medical professional, henceforth is not to be misconstrued as medical advice. The writer would like to strongly advice any women (or their family members) with questions about prenatal yoga to accept the advice of a licensed medical professional.

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