In terms of Yoga, there’s a vital energy that’s inside all living creatures that keeps us healthy and content, that’s our Prana. Iyengar and Yogananda (two of the best known yoga teachers) said that low Prana originates all illness, opening the door for disease to manifest in a physical, mental or emotional level. When our prana is good, it eliminates all viruses and brings good health. How do we deplete our Prana? Stress, lack of sleep, not eating well, worrying to much about things that are out of our control and the lack of exercise and oxygen. Here are a few examples of how to increase Prana:
Eat healthy by avoiding processed food as much as possible. Take advantage of the abundance of farmers market. Surround yourself with people that like you and enjoy your company. Identify your “happy place” and make an effort to visit it often, whether it is the beach, mountain or a quiet space in your house. Breathe deeply and consciously! Pay attention to your thoughts and observe which ones are helpful. Meditate before Yoga. Train your mind to increase the attitudes that bring a positive outcome in your life and release the ones that create unnecessary pain and suffering.
Move! Dance, walk, run, swim, surf, paint, play your favorite music, laugh, play, be in silence, sing out loud, play an instrument, scream and cry when you need to, pray, contemplate nature, have an open hearted conversation with a friend when you need to, help others, enjoy your cup of wine, be kind, practice generosity, be grateful, keep it simple, eat that ice cream without the guilt, try not to take things personally, do some yoga. Move that energy and allow yourself to release what needs to go.
And above all: Enjoy the beauty of being who you are and make a conscious effort stay in touch with your own happiness. Do Yoga. May the Prana be with You! Namaste!
Por Pilar Salazar
CONTACT: Pilar Salazar López – pilar@bodhisurfyoga.com
