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Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Yogic Philosophy

yoga is not just a sum of few difficult postures of the body and excercise of the breath. It is a philosophy by which one wins over his body and mind. When one wins over the body and mind, one wins over the world, because body is a miniature world. When one wins over the body, mind and world, one liberates oneself. One realises the Self, realises what is divinity and attains the most peaceful and blissful state.

According to Patanjali who is the final authority of yoga, the aim of yoga is to realise the Self(svarup). In philosophical language Self is called Soul(atman). According to the Vedic philosophy or ancient Indian philosophy, the greatest thing in the whole universe is the Self or Soul. For this the Soul(atman) is called Brahman, the Supreme. Vedic philosophy does not believe in an imaginary God residing in heaven. It believes in Soul(atman). The souls of all beings are one and the same. This one and the same soul is none but God. So God is not an imaginary super being. He is what beings are.

These souls are described as conscious, knowlegeable, immortal, unchanging, indestructible, smaller than the smallest and bigger than the biggest. On the contrary, the world is unconscious, having no knowledge, mortal, changeable and destructible. In fact this world does not exist. The world is an imagination of conscious souls only. The conscious souls is the locus on which the world is projected. As in the dream we think the dream objects are real, so the world appears to be real because of ignorance. Once this ignorace disappears at the dawn of true knowledge, the world appears to be false. One realises that the Self is the only truth in the whole universe. This is also the divine truth.

This divine truth which is the cream of Vedic philosophy has been forgotten by all. The basis of all religions is to believe in an imaginary God. Religious texts are written in praise of such imaginary Gods by religious leaders. People obey the texts either out of fear of Gods or of religious leaders. Religious leaders take the help of rulers in order to impose their instructions on people. Rulers also take the help of religious leaders in order to keep their subjects and territory united. For thousands of years when people follow the same religious instructions, they accept them as true. However the truth is different. Whatever one feels through the five senses and whatever one thinks through the gross mind is false. Because these are related to the gross world only. People remain in perpetual ignorance and falsity, while religious leaders maintain luxurious lifestyles.

The complete yoga teaches how to enter into total concentration(samadhi), where one realises the Self. This is such a sleeping state where one is fully awake and feels the Self; this is such a waking state where five senses and gross mind are at complete rest. This state cannot be described in words. Only it can be said that one realises oneself and goes immortal. One liberates oneself right in this birth. One rises above all pain and sorrow and attains the most blissful state. If one has to achieve something in order to get peace and bliss, it is the Self that gives it. Without realising the Self, sometimes a millionair may feel himself as poor; a powerful man may feel powerless.

Late Munisvar Shiv kumar Shastri tried to preach this yogic philosophy to all. However his philosophy and yoga has not reached to many. His yoga is most complete, simple and may be practiced by people of all ages.

Author is a follower of Late Munisvar Shiv kumar Shastri and tries to preach his philosophy and yoga. In order to know more about yogic philosophy, readers may go throgh the book 'Quest for Truth: the Spiritual and Yogic Way' written by the author. Readers may procure copies from bn.com or amazon.com and help the author in spreding true spiritualism and yoga worldwide.

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Following The Call To A Golf Career

It used to be that a golf career was just a far off dream for the average person. Luckily, this is no longer the case. Changing attitudes about careers and a booming golf industry has allowed a great number of individuals to attain their dream job.

One does not necessarily have to be directly involved in the sport to have a career in the golf industry. It only makes sense that the wide variety of people that love golf have a wide variety of different strengths and skills. Keeping the industry afloat requires not just players but groundskeepers, operations managers and even public relations personnel.

The person who really lives for a day on the course may do well as a groundskeeper, especially those who like working with their hands. These individuals know there is much in the way of strategic planning for golf courses. There is also the aspect of providing an aesthetic view.

A groundskeeper is also likely to be in charge of a crew, calling for good people skills. The ability to budget will come into play whenever different tools or materials for the course are needed. To top it all off, knowing the correct usage and application of these tools and materials makes the groundskeeper one of the most educated persons in the golf industry.

Another prestigious golf career is that of a golf course manager. This is a best bet for those who have a special ability to coordinate various aspects and keep operations running on a smooth track. A golf course manager largely represents the face of a course from the ground up.

A good golf course manager knows he or she must create a quality environment, not only for patrons but for workers as well. The required skills to oversee the entire operation of an organization are not just found anywhere. On top of a well-rounded education and a good amount of experience, a strong sense of self and good attitude must also be present.

Sometimes, individuals find they do their best work promoting the game of golf to others. Sports writers, public relations professionals and charity coordinators all have their place in the golf industry. As the world of golf constantly evolves and changes, keeping abreast of all the new events and innovations is a never-ending task.

The use of golf as a charity event has always been one of the best ways to raise money for a cause. However, putting these events together requires everything from players to effective advertising. Knowing the golf market is essential to getting the message out to the right people at the right time.

For those who prefer to stay close to the game but out of the professional circle, the most sought after golf career is that of the instructor. The call for instructors can have one working in recreational camps, high schools, luxurious golf courses and even resort hotels. With a number of individuals of all ages taking up golf, one can even choose what age range they prefer to work with.

golf instructors must be able to help their students feel comfortable in order for learning to take place. They must be able to gauge their student's skill level and recognize strengths and weaknesses. Those who have a special gift for this type of vocation often have luck working as private instructors.

When an individual combines their best skills with their love of golf, there's no telling what type of golf career will emerge. What is for sure is that the person will finally have the type of career that makes them look forward to getting up and going to work in the morning.

Andy West is a freelance writer for SDGA. San diego golf Academy is a premier golf career college with five locations across the United States. For information please visit http://www.sdga.edu

Positions Du Yoga

The Purpose Of Yoga - Anger Management Secrets Of Mindfulness

In yoga, mindfulness is a basic principle for rational thinking. mindfulness is when you are intentionally aware of your surroundings. You are "in the moment," and judgment or intolerance will not distort your view.

Many people make excuses for temper tantrums and fits of anger. In some cases, there is a medical reason, and the services of a competent physician, or psychiatrist, should be sought as soon as possible.

However, the vast majority of people do make excuses. Here is an example of how people make excuses in regard to anger management. Lets say, you are a dog lover and your dog is your most loyal friend in the world. You come home one day, and your dog ate your favorite suit.

Your particular reaction determines the amount of emotional control you really have. People will forgive their pets, loved ones, and their children for many things, but they will not control their anger out in public. They drive through traffic daily, with the mind set of a battle-hardened war veteran, and an us against them survivalist mentality.

Now, if you would have physically beaten your most loyal friend in the world for eating your favorite suit, you really do need professional help right now. This is a simple concept because your suit can be replaced, but a valuable friendship cannot be replaced so easily.

Anger, without control, will destroy friendships, families, and much more. You could even find yourself in prison over one fit of anger. mindfulness teaches us to see the big picture, and the consequences of our actions.

Emotional health is addressed in yoga classes, and a good emotional state exists in harmony, with physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of yoga. He 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 yoga e-book: "yoga in practice," and a Free yoga Newsletter, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html

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