Many people spend their lives trying to be attractive to others. This is primal behavior that you can observe in nature. It is frustrating for many because the power of attraction can be seen as self-worth, and if we do not feel worthy, we feel inferior to others.
The practice of Yoga allows you to be in harmony with the universe and tap into the power of attraction. Humans attract others by a number of methods, and all are enhanced with the practice of Yoga. Very often, you will attract like-minded people, so observe yourself carefully. This may require honest self-reflection, but it is worth the exercise.
Your walk, talk, and frame of mind, do attract a specific type of person, but not everyone will be attracted by you. This cannot be helped. When we observe history, we can see enlightened souls who had enemies. We can also see cruel dictators, who had friends.
Just like all the forms of energy in the universe, the energy and “vibrations,” you send out, will attract similar energy. Some forms of positive energy can be taken advantage of by negative energy, so open your intuitive skills in order to avoid those who would seek to take advantage of your goodness because they perceive it as weakness.
This does not mean that you should withhold goodness for the sake of looking strong. You should still show loving kindness to everyone. To withhold positive energy, creates stagnation, but the universe is always changing, in motion, and evolving. So we fight the laws of nature by trying to stand still and by trying to control others. At the atomic level, everything is moving. At the same time, we can see many things moving any time we look up at the sky.
When you concentrate on sending out good vibrations with mindfulness and loving kindness, you will see the Law of Karma in progress. Positive actions almost always result in positive reactions, so it is in your best interest to send out positive energy.
The positive energy, within one person, can create a foundation, trust, or charity, which feeds the hungry or heals the masses. Yoga teaches us to tap into universal positive energy, which we share with others. To keep Yoga a secret, does not benefit mankind.
One mind is powerful, but many minds gathering to practice Yoga for the common good, is extremely powerful. World peace, feeding the hungry, saving natural resources, and making proper medical care available for everyone, are noble causes. Yoga can assist each one of these noble causes, without disrupting governments, cultures, customs, and religions.
Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. http://www.riyoga.com He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. To receive a Free e-Book: “Yoga in Practice,” and a Free Yoga Newsletter, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html
