Small question & answers on understanding essence of yoga.

Monday, March 27, 2006

How to find right yoga teacher ?

How to find right yoga teacher ?
We need to check his/her complete life style, because a person who himself/herself doesnt know to live well, cannot teach to others.

Why do most of the yoga training are just physical training ?

We have got mileaded in the physical aspect. We think yoga is physical thing. But yoga has much bigger meaning. It is way of life.

Does reading books on yoga help ?
Yoga is a vast subject, reading & listening to others help. But eventually one should become more independent & practise yoga.

What is Asana ?

What is Asana?
Asana is sthiram sukham (steady & joy giving). Asana are postures which help us to remain physically fit. While doing asanas, if we keep right mental attitude it works wonder.

Do I need practise all Asanas ?
Not necessary. Its more important to keep right purpose of yoga, which is beyond posture.

Which is best time to practise yoga ?
Dusk & dawn.

What is Awareness ?

What is Awareness ?
Amareness is quality which helps us to remain connected to ourself, while we are busy with the external world.

How can one become more aware ?
Its a mental training & it is long process. If we start picking up few activities of our daily life (eg: eating food, walking, or any simple things) & start doing it with more awareness, we can train ourself to become more aware.

Why is awareness important ?
Awareness is important because person with awareness can see happenings of this world with more clarity & not get affected by ups & downs of life.

Sunday, March 26, 2006

What is karma Yoga ?

What is karma Yoga ?
Karma yoga teaches us to perform our duty without getting involved & affected by ups & downs of life.

What is Duty ?
Duty is things we need to with right priority. Duty towards self, duty towards spouse, duty towards family & friends, & finally duty towards whole society.

How does not get involved in ups & downs of life ?
It happens if we do our work with out thinking about results. Plan the job, do the job and dont worry about results once u start the work.