7 Principles of YogaLean
Principle 1
Have trust, faith, hope, and most importantly, believe. You must believe you can change your body for your body to change. The mind has amazing control over the physical body. If you believe something can happen and take action, results will happen.
Principle 2
I believe there is a direct correlation between maintaining an orderly household and maintaining your ideal weight. If you are getting ready to embark on a weight loss program or feel stuck, I suggest the following action plan to clear the clutter and take back your energy. Many times we become hostage to our own possessions. But all matter takes up space and energy. If we have too much stuff around, it can deplete our energy. If things are in disarray, we may be spending excess time trying to locate items or even move them out of the way.
If Saucha (Cleanliness) is our goal, it needs to translate to our physical space as well as our body.
Space. We all need it and want it on some level. We need space in our schedules to exercise, practice yoga, prepare healthy food, and meditate.
Yoga gives us both physical and mental space. Your environment may be in need of this space.
Principle 3
If you look at the wheel of a bicycle, it has many spokes. If one of the spokes is broken, bent, or malfunctioning, the wheel is compromised and can collapse. Your YogaLean program is the same way. It should involve nutrition, exercise, yoga, meditation, as well as positive affirmations and mindset. It can also involve support groups, journaling, and community service.
Principle 4
Let’s face it, dieting is uncomfortable, exercise can be uncomfortable and so can yoga. In fact, in yoga we put ourselves in very uncomfortable positions just so we learn non-reaction, how to stay present for life’s challenges. As Eckhart Tolle says, “When faced with a difficult situation you can leave it, accept it, or transform it.”
Sometimes in life leaving is just not an option – nor is accepting it – so we must learn to transform the situation. Accepting an overweight unhealthy body is just not an option, and since we cannot leave our bodies, we can learn through YogaLean to transform.
Principle 5
Remember a time when you really wanted something and were willing to do whatever it took to get it? Transfer that energy and attitude to your health and well being.
Principle 6
There are going to be people around you who either support you or people who sabotage you. Learn to differentiate between the supporters and the “sabotagers.” Support groups can come in many forms – a workout buddy, neighbors, co-workers, and yoga friends.
When we start to get healthy we begin to see things differently. We may notice a friend who drinks too much or is negative just as we may learn to appreciate a friend who is into fitness and wants to meet you for hikes instead of cocktails and appetizers. Support can also come in the form of an online group, therapist, or coach. Surround yourself with people who want the same things you do – a healthy body and mind.
Principle 7
Let’s face it, dieting is uncomfortable, exercise can be uncomfortable and so can yoga. In fact, in yoga we put ourselves in very uncomfortable positions just so we learn non-reaction, how to stay present for life’s challenges. As Eckhart Tolle says, “When faced with a difficult situation you can leave it, accept it, or transform it.”
Sometimes in life leaving is just not an option – nor is accepting it – so we must learn to transform the situation. Accepting an overweight unhealthy body is just not an option, and since we cannot leave our bodies, we can learn through YogaLean to transform.
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