For those of you still considering the advantages of yoga and
meditation, let me share with you the incredible results I have
experienced since sticking to a yoga and meditation regime of
3 times for 40 minutes each week.
1. Digestion – Acid Reflux. I realize I am not alone in
experiencing the painful effects of poor digestion,
sometimes termed acid reflux. I used to keep Tums and
Rolaids antacids in business popping 6-8 just to get through a
typical night. This was my reality ever since I can remember
– even as a teennager. In fact, this condition ran in my
family – so I was resigned to never finding a treatment, let
alone a cure.
I am amazed to say that after 4-months of consistent yoga and
meditation, my condition is virtually disappeared. I have not
taken a single antacid in weeks, have slept better than ever
and no longer have to be as careful about my diet.
Sure – if I go overboard, drink or eat too much, then some symptoms
reappear, but not near as bad as in the past.
If you live with this condition, then you realize that this sounds
like a miracle, and in fact, I look at it that way. This certainly
convinced me of the power of yoga and meditation.
2. Feeling of Control Again. One of our biggest negative stressors
is when we lose control of a situation or our life. The fast pace of
today’s society, focus on material things, race to compete with peers
and constant media exposure to bad news all lead to a feeling of losing
control.
Beyond stress, losing control in one’s life can lead to all kinds of
negatives including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, violence and
more…
For me, the main advantage of yoga and meditation is that it re-
empowers you – given you control of yourself. By focusing on yourself,
you no longer rely on the need to control your environment, but instead,
allowing you to control your own reaction to that environment.
Not only is this incredibly empowering, but is also the ticket to
true happiness, great relationships and clear thinking in your life.
Yoga and meditation, by calming the mind and giving you back control,
lead to a peacefullness letting you deal with the most intense life
experiences.
3. Living On Purpose. The two factors outlined above result in a
lifestyle that sees us letting life happen to us, instead of allowing us
to experience and accomplish what we want.
Until we accomplish true calming of the mind, we do not have the
state of mind or body to take control of life and really do with it what
we want. How many of you have thought about things you really wanted to
experience or do and ended up saying “If only…” or “I just don’t have
the energy…” or “Maybe later…”.
These are all excuses we use to rationalize our inability to step up
to a life we really and truly desire.
Through yoga and meditation, we can prepare ourselves better for
getting the most out of our lives and can finally stop having to justify
why we simply can’t.
Yoga and Meditation bring you back the enjoyment, fun and energy you had as a little child. Visit us at: http://www.yogasuccess.com to find out more about how to make yoga and meditation work in your busy life.
