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Unfortunately, some training courses for yoga teachers do not cover the value of mantra or japa. In fact, in some rare cases, a student can learn from two dozen (24) yoga postures (asanas), level one, over a weekend. It is true that we must start somewhere, but in this case, the training of teachers should be out in many directions.
However, let's talk about the real benefits and value of the mantra. The definition of mantra should be clear to all teachers of yoga, but understanding the most common would be: a mystical or sacred syllable, word or set of words. In Sanskrit, defining mantra is: "Beware of protection. "
One might ask: What protection? In short, the mantra is the protection against self-destructive chatter mental. "Not all mental chatter is self-destructive, but some of us default to ease negative thoughts when we are awake, even when we dream.
Mantras are words, with the power to protect the practice of yoga through repetition and practice. How is this possible? Affirmations positive and prayers to the same thing. The only person who doubts the power of positive affirmation and prayer is a pessimist. Pessimism is a guaranteed path to self destruction.
Therefore, we believe that the way optimistic Enlightenment. Your mind must be protected against negative influences internal or external, which occurs naturally in a day. Same if I were in the midst of a sacred prayer, while driving his car, would you be able to keep good thoughts? Now, what happens if the other drivers were in danger his life by running stop signs?
This is just one example of real situations. How often react to a co-bullying work? That prayer, affirmation or mantra, to protect themselves from negative thoughts? Would you be peaceful and logical in the face of an opponent?
In fact, you react to torment, but his emotions are held in error to some extent, following the practice of mantra. Is Human beings have feelings. As you know, feelings and thoughts can be good or less good.
Why should we try so hard to thousands of thoughts every day that come and go? We fear that we are what we believe. Now we turn to "Full Circle", the true value of mantra, prayer and positive affirmation.
Self-protection Our mental health depends on having a specific account and controlled. Therefore, each certification program for Yoga teachers should explain the positive value of mantra. In turn, yoga teachers should transmit that knowledge to their students as the yogis done for thousands of years before us.
Copyright 2008 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
About the Author:
Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center in, Attleboro, MA. To receive Free Yoga videos, Podcasts, e-Books, reports, and articles about Yoga, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/member-offer.html
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