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My Yoga JournalFebruary 20, 2007 — Issue 245
Your weekly dose of yoga tips, information, and advice.
Prosperity Consciousness
One of my favorite teachers in Japan ended her class by having students chant the simple mantra, I love what comes, and I love what goes. Chanting it always brought me a feeling of relief and a reminder to trust in the universe.
By chanting the mantra, we released the urge to grasp and tapped into prosperity consciousness. When we grasp at things—be they possessions, people, money, or even thoughts—we risk creating an environment of scarcity around ourselves. Trapped in scarcity consciousness, we manifest a reality of never having enough. However, if we allow things to flow through us and trust that life will provide for us, we’re better able to manifest prosperity—not only in terms of money or success, but also health, relationship, and spiritual wealth.
This week, learn to transform a scarcity mindset by becoming aware of your desires and embracing the principle of aparigraha (nongrasping). Trust that life will support you by surrendering your practice of Virabhadrasana II to the universe. Finally, cultivate the energy of prosperity around yourself by meditating on Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance.
Namaste,
Andrea Kowalski
Gotta Have It?
Maybe. Here's what you need to know to manage desire—whether it's for ice cream, a mate, or true happiness. http://www.yogajournal.com/wisdom/1838_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv245
The Yoga of Money
One of yoga's ethical precepts surrounding financial prosperity is aparigraha, or nongrasping. http://www.yogajournal.com/views/896_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv245
The Practice of Surrender Ishvara pranidhana is not about what your yoga can do for you, but about approaching your practice in the spirit of offering. http://www.yogajournal.com/wisdom/776_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv245
Asana Column: Virabhadrasana II (Warrior Pose II)
When we yield our body weight—when we trust the Earth to support us—an upward rebounding action effortlessly lifts us away from the Earth. We make the necessary effort and maintain the body's integrity, and then we let something beyond what we know and control happen to us: We trust that life will support us. http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/182_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv245
Engaging Abundance
As the deity of wealth, good fortune, and happiness, Lakshmi stands atop an open lotus flower. But Lakshmi also gives spiritual gifts—the feeling of bliss, for example, is a sure sign of her subtle presence. Here's a practice to engage your inner principle of abundance—your Lakshmi. http://www.yogajournal.com/wisdom/1980_5.cfm?ctsrc=nlv245
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STUDIO CITY
Today's yoga studios offer more than asana. Within the walls of these "spiritual villages" you can do your practice, hit the tea lounge, watch a spiritual film, or even become an activist for ahimsa.
By Janelle Brown
GET IN TOUCH ...
Offer a Thai Yoga Massage with lovingkindess, and both you and your partner will feel the love.
By Saul David Raye
WHERE ARE ALL THE MEN?
Guys have the world to gain by practicing yoga. So what's holding them back?
By Andrew Tilin
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Prosperity Consciousness
One of my favorite teachers in Japan ended her class by having students chant the simple mantra, I love what comes, and I love what goes. Chanting it always brought me a feeling of relief and a reminder to trust in the universe.
By chanting the mantra, we released the urge to grasp and tapped into prosperity consciousness. When we grasp at things—be they possessions, people, money, or even thoughts—we risk creating an environment of scarcity around ourselves. Trapped in scarcity consciousness, we manifest a reality of never having enough. However, if we allow things to flow through us and trust that life will provide for us, we’re better able to manifest prosperity—not only in terms of money or success, but also health, relationship, and spiritual wealth.
This week, learn to transform a scarcity mindset by