By
Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500
Domestic
quarrels and disagreements often stem from egocentric attitudes, where we view our
opinion as more valuable than another's opinions or feelings. Quarrels can
occur as a result of miscommunication, unwillingness to change, or when one
partner does not listen to the needs and desires of the other. Yoga is known
for improving a number of different physical ailments, from high blood pressure
to insomnia, but can it affect behavior as well? When practiced on a regular
basis, Yoga can indeed change the demeanor, behavior, and attitudes of a
person. Over time, domestic quarrels can decrease.
Inner Peace
After
practicing Yoga on a regular basis, many people feel an inner peace. When you practice
Yoga, you become accustomed to stilling your mind and living in the present
moment. You begin to realize that stress can be released through physical
movement, positive meditation, and through a conscious effort to breathe out
negative thoughts and emotions. The more you feel inner peace, the more likely
you will be to stay calm and rational during misunderstandings, disagreements,
and potential confrontations. The people around you might also sense your
feeling of wellness and peace, causing them to back down from a potential confrontation
or quarrel.
Compassion
When
you feel compassionate towards others, you are able to truly understand how
they are feeling in any given situation. In order to understand others, you
must understand yourself. Yoga nurtures compassion by giving you the chance to
find your inner peace and compassion for yourself. As a result, you can be more
compassionate toward others. When domestic quarrels occur, you are more willing
to try to see the issue from the other person's viewpoint, as opposed to
sticking stubbornly to your own feelings and opinions.
Tolerance
Yoga
also helps you develop and practice tolerance, or the ability to accept
differences. Sometimes domestic quarrels result from personality differences.
One partner might be neater than the other, or one partner might be more
outgoing and social than the other. Yoga teaches us to accept and celebrate
these differences, instead of wanting everyone to act the same as we do.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
is the ability to live moment-to-moment, instead of constantly thinking ahead
to what is coming, or remembering previous events and feelings. When you are
mindful, you appreciate each moment as it is happening. If you practice
mindfulness during a Yoga session, it becomes easier to do throughout the rest
of the day. Remaining mindful during a misunderstanding will allow you to remain
calm and focused on the issue at hand, instead of bringing up past feelings or
emotions. In fact, mindfulness alone will
prevent confrontation.
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