Principles of Yoga 12/6 ish

Hi, Just ended a long day with night sky tied up with thunder bolts and heavy warm down pour. Stopped just in time to billy goat back to our cabins with wet sandals. Today was filled with anatomy lesson and more mind blowing was the principals of yoga. Just wanted to share they are all food for thought.

First principle: Practice non-violence or also known as  practice loving kindness to self and others.

2nd Principle Commit to the truth which includes right speech

       Right Speech asks

           Does it need to be said

           Does it need to be said by me

           Does it need to be said at this time

           Does it need to be said in this way

       These things all require practice.

3rd Principal Be in the Now, Present  LISTEN

 Things that can lead to suffering can include working on assumptions, working from false beliefs, desire, aversion,  ambition, aggression, weakness, laziness, anger, fear

 What is the path to love?

4th We are all one

5th Yoga is the resolution of consciousness ( in other words it is about being conscious in life and in practice)

Through yoga you can become aware of the interdependence of all things

Practice of Yoga

-fosters sense of oneness

-fosters presence

-become aware of consequences

-with consistent practice comes consistent presence

Teaching Principals

1)Show up on time. BE PRESENT TO LIFE. What needs to happen now

2)Be aware of your body and needs

3)Minimize effort- ease/grace/efficiency   Draw more from less

4)Cultivate patience

5)Cultivate hunger (eat only what you need, eat for nurishment)

6)All feelings are forms of energy-   sensation is just sensation, Curtivate curiosity

7)Cultivate sexual energy and direct it

8)Cultivate silence- creates space for listening

9)Morale imperative to make the world a better place

10)Ask for help you are not alone

11)When in doubt breath more