The Purpose of Yoga- Getting Rid of Negative Thoughts

Tranquility of mind is one of the main objectives within all forms of yoga practice. It is amazing how many yoga students, from physically challenging forms of yoga, have not yet learned this. To practice hatha Yoga as an exercise is a small piece of the pie.

exercise is a wonderful thing, and it can help us purge negative thoughts. yoga helps us attain our best emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical state. No exercise alone can help us attain optimum holistic health in this way. Some martial arts are close, but Yoga is the mother of all health maintenance systems, and Yoga has many more healing aspects.

The next time you dwell on a negative thought, try to be a realist, and consider the real problem. The real problem is we worry ourselves sick about the unknown. Sometimes, change causes us to worry. We anticipate the worst, and most of the time, it never happens.

Here is a strategy for the next time you fear the unknown. Make it a point to plan and prepare for the unfamiliar surroundings, which cause you anxiety. Mentally see yourself solving the problem. If you are going to spend time on a problem, you must transcend worry, and work on a solution.

Here is an example: If you have fear of public speaking, you must practice your speech. You could also go to the stage ahead of time. Most auditoriums are open well ahead of time and most maintenance crews do not mind.

This same principle is used in competitive sports. How often do you see professional players practicing hours before game time? Why do you think they are on the field so early?

Practice makes perfect is a very wise saying. Practice builds confidence, as well. The visiting team cannot wait to go practice on the opposing teams home field before game time. Visiting teams are not familiar with the turf, and they will also face hostile sports fans. Even professionals have to get the bugs out.

If you do not have a stage or a field to practice on, you still have your mind. In yoga meditation, you are taught to visualize. Therefore, you should visualize success. Do not approach a negative thought as a victim. Instead, look at your problems as a victor would. Forget the worries and focus on the solutions.

Some of my yoga students have said, But what if I fail? In truth, no adventure in this life is a failure, unless you quit. If you never give up, you are still working on a positive outcome.

Copyright 2007 Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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 e-book: "Yoga in practice," and a Free Yoga Newsletter, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html

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San Diego - Wild Animal Park

If you are touring san diego, do consider to visit the wild Animal Park. This park is situated some 34 miles north of san diego, outside of Escondido. The 1,800-acre park houses some 3,500 animals representing 429 different species. This is truly a remarkable park that you will not want to miss when you are in san diego.

The uniqueness of san diego wild Animal Park is that, the animals are allowed to room freely in this vast enclosure. They live just like they would be in their natural habitat. In the park, you will find giraffes, antelopes, rhinos, endangered california condor among others, wondering at the mature landscape amidst the exotic vegetation from many parts of the world.

The central attraction of san diego wild Animal Park is the 5-mile Wgasa Bush Line Railway. This is a 60 minute monorail ride (price included in admission). The monorail will bring you through areas designated as East africa, South africa, Asian Plains, and the Eurasian Waterhole. As you wheeled through these landscapes, you will see animals such as the white rhino and the rhinoceros which will enchant you.

After the monorail, you might want to take a walking tour. You can take a 2-mile Kilimanjaro Safari Walk which you can experience the re-created african and Asian landscapes. In the park, you will also experience various simulated natural environment, such as the australian Rainforest and the Hidden Jungle. You can also visit the new Lion Camp and the Cheetah Run Safari. At the Cheetah Run Safari, you will be able to see the worlds faster land mammal in action, sprinting after a mechanical lure.

If you want to have a close-up view of the animals, you can take the Photo Caravans which uses an open-topped truck to shuttle small groups around the park. You will go to the animals turf meeting the rhinos, ostriches, zebra, deer and giraffes. Perhaps, you can even feed the giraffes alone the journey.

You will end your day tour at the Nairobi Village. This is the parks commercial center where most of the facilities can be found. It has many shops selling africa-related books and souvenirs. There is a nursery area where irresistible young uns can be seen frolicking, bottle-feeding and sleeping.

Finally, if you do not want to go back to san diego city for your sleep, you can sleep with the animals! Not exactly. There is a Roar & Snore Program which runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from April to october. This program allows you to camp out next to the animal compound. From where you camp, you will be able to observe the nocturnal movements of the rhinos, lions and other animals. If you are excited about this program, check out with the park. Otherwise, head back to san diego city and have a good night rest.

during summer, there are lots of visitors to the park. Therefore, it is better to visit early. On the other hand, there are usually less visitors during winter. The temperature here is usually 5 to 10 degrees warmer than in san diego city. Bring along your sunscreen and plenty of water as summer in california can be a bit of a scorcher. So, be prepared for the hot weather and the sun.

The san diego wild Animal Park is one of the three major animal parks and the Big Four in san diego. Visiting the park should be one of your outdoor activities in your itinerary. Plan your San Diego Travel today.

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