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Yoga in Practice: Ajna Chakra
from: Paul M. Jerard Jr.Chakras are vortices located in the subtle body. Ajna 1chakra is
located between the eyebrows. The existence of chakras is a
point of contention to some. Yogis, and Yoginis, may practice
balancing their chakras, while some religious fundamentalists
feel this practice borders on witchcraft. However, let's discuss
one chakra that most everyone can identify with.
Ajna chakra is referred to as the "third eye" and is sometimes
called, "the mind's eye." Whether you believe in the existence
of chakras, or not, most of us accept the concepts of intuition
and insight. These concepts enable us to use self-reflection for
our own advancement.
Most Yoga practitioners think only in terms of physical Yoga
(Hatha Yoga), only. Yet all Yoga practitioners are aware that
Yoga involves physical, mental, and spiritual aspects.
Therefore, let's use the "window of your mind" to your
advantage. Visualization is commonly used by successful people
to turn thoughts into reality. Although this is a mental
exercise, it is a form of spiritual innovation. This is also a
formula that will continually yield success in your life.
By steadily practicing positive visualization, self- analysis,
and meditation, any Yoga student should be successful within any
chosen path taken during the course of his or her life. You will
notice that I mention "positive" visualization. Do you think
that Tiger Woods ever focused on missing a putt or losing a golf
tournament? Whatever you envision, can easily become your
reality.
Therefore, always focus on achievement and success. You cannot
afford to think of anything else. See yourself overcoming
obstacles and living your dreams. This is what all achievers do.
Now, let's take a closer look at intuition. If you are not an
intuitive person, you should work on enhancing this quality.
Balancing Ajna chakra might help you, and if this is not a
possibility, you should keep a trusted intuitive person around
you, when it is time to make important decisions.
This is not to say that intuition is the overriding factor in
your decision making, but intuition always has weight. Intuition
will help us seek and find the deeper truth in all matters. This
allows us to develop our personal awareness of what is, what is
not, and what could be.
As we continue our journey to find the deeper truth, we become
much more aware of the many possibilities and opportunities we
have to contribute to the common good of all.
© Copyright 2005 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
About the author:
Paul Jerard is the director of Yoga teacher training at Aura in
RI. He's a master instructor of martial arts and Yoga. He
teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness. He wrote: Is Running a
Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students wanting to be a
Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org
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