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Yogic
Affirmations for Life By Paul
Jerard, E-RYT 500
During traditional Yoga practices, students were taught
to create positive thought with the power of
affirmations. Saying, and thinking something, as simple
as, "I am happy," can have such a positive impact on
your day. Over the centuries, Yoga teachers realized the
value of affirmations, because of the way affirmations
changed their lives and the lives of their students.
So, how do Yogic affirmations work? Words of
encouragement are thought and then spoken. This is much
similar to Japa practice (the practice of constantly
repeating a mantra). One of the differences between them
is that Yogic affirmations are not always spiritual.
Yogic affirmations can help us with self-worth,
happiness, relationships, stress, health, or anything
else. So, how can a few words of encouragement change
your life? Please understand, this formula has been
around for thousands of years, yet, most people do not
take the action to practice Yogic affirmations.
Yogic affirmations are for noble purposes, only.
Remember that negative thoughts create negative energy -
becoming volatile and self-destructive. Therefore, Yogic
affirmations are to be practiced only for the common
good.
Here is how it works: You create and write down your
realistic positive affirmation. It must be something
believable, and it cannot contain any kind of negative
thought. Say it to yourself, continue to think it, and
meditate upon it. You will then positively act upon it,
when the opportunity arises.
Finally, through daily practice, you have begun to make
the affirmation become reality. So, how do you do it?
Below are some examples of positive Yogic affirmations.
About Happiness: My happiness comes from within, and I
will smile even in the face of adversity. I will laugh
often, but not at anyone's expense. People cannot take
my happiness away, unless I give them permission.
About Failures: I will be successful, and I learn from
my past mistakes. Solutions can be found in every
problem, and I will move forward while focusing on
solutions.
About Taking Action: I will wake up every day to take
action toward my goal. My goal is a positive
inspiration, which endures like an eternal fire.
About Relationships: I will shower loving kindness upon
everyone I meet. My family and friends love me. They
support my aspirations and always look out for my best
interest.
Please note: If you feel you have good ideas, and this
results in being constantly ridiculed, it is time to
find a new circle of friends or a new company to work
for. Most people cannot remain positive when their ideas
are constantly undermined.
The number of possible positive Yogic affirmations is
infinite. You are only limited by your imagination.
Positive thoughts will create positive images of life.
This will result in positive visualization, but you must
act upon your vision to see it come to fruition.
© Copyright 2007 - Paul Jerard / Aura
Publications
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