Key Concepts: overcoming stress, Gary Loper, yoga, yoga practice, health, lifestyle, calmness, peace, self control, strength, body awareness

The most important aspect of yoga is breathing. Keeping control of your breath while your body is in a difficult position. When we notice the breath has become short or non-existent, we honor the body and move to a place where we maintain breath control and still push the body.

Taking that philosophy off the mat and applying to our everyday life has incredible benefits. When we get upset, we tend to hold our breath and, while still talking or perhaps yelling, cutting off the air supply to all of our organs and blood. Breath is one of the essential fuels for our bodies to function. Without adequate oxygen, it is like driving on two flat tires. The vehicle may be drive-able for a while, but at what cost?

YOGA IS SIMPLE AND COST EFFECTIVE!

Starting our own yoga practice is very simple and cost effective. The equipment needed is minimal and yoga can be practiced anywhere.

THE BENEFITS OF AN INSTRUCTOR AND TAKING CLASSES

Although there are a number of incredible videos to practice on your own, I would strongly suggest finding a gifted yoga instructor and taking classes with them.

The energy of the group class is wonderful, and your instructor will assist you in understanding what you are doing in the best way to benefit you and your intention.

There are no perfect poses in yoga, your teacher will show you the direction to go and it is up to you to honor your body and ignore your ego. Accept the limits of your body, we are all different and have unique experiences that have led us to where we are now. Trying to do what another is doing while your body is telling you “no” will not help but probably hurt. You will feel great, alive, and wanting to come back for more, and perhaps in time your body will feel the need to be adjusted all the time.

YOGA IS NATURAL

Yoga has been derived from observing nature. Watch the animals in or around your home. They are stretching themselves many times a day. How often are you following their lead? For over 5,000 years, yoga has been the best way to bridge the gap between the body, mind, spirit and emotions to create balance and a mental state of acceptance. Yoga can assist you to achieve this acceptance and an overall sense of well-being.

YOGA IS SIMPLE AND FAR-REACHING

Yoga is more than what it appears to be. Some view it in simplicity, seeing it as another form of exercise. Yoga is far reaching, the incorporation of breath work, expansion and retraction of the lungs, stretching and elongating the muscles–it nourishes your entire being.

The techniques of yoga utilize breath work and meditation, which alleviates stress, allows one to feel a sense of wholeness, well-being and centering within the experience–one of acceptance no matter where you are in your life.

THE BENEFITS ARE IMMENSE!

Yoga teaches you to control your mind, body, and restrain the conscious state. The benefits are immense. It is proven that yoga:

• decreases stress
• increases your stamina
• improves muscle tone
• impedes the aging process
• elevates a creative energy flow.

Yoga is enlivening to your entire being! It is a way of life.

So when are you going to get started?

Gary Loper  is a ‘Bob Burg Consultant’ trained and certified by Bob Burg and his team.  Bob Burg teaches and relies on the concept that"all things being equal, people will do business with and refer business to those people they know, like and trust.”  Gary will show you how to create referral systems in any business.

Gary has dedicated his life to personal development, studied life coaching extensively; learned from some of the most exceptional motivational and inspirational speakers for the past 15 years.  He has a strong background in marketing, sales and customer service.  As well as 15 years of yoga practice and10 years as a massage therapist and energy healer.

He has been the Director of the networking group, ‘Gulfport Go-Giver Group’, helping people get the contacts they need to advance their business and achieve their dreams, and to create a cooperative and abundance-based business world. Presently, he runs mastermind groups that adhere to the Go-Giver philosophy following the 5 Stratospheric Laws of Success, from "The Go Giver" by Bob Burg & John David Mann.

You can reach Gary at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.RealizedRealationships.com

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

ARE YOU DEPRESSED? Find out about how to Overcome Depression in a lively booklet that tells you everything you need to know about MOVING BEYOND DEPRESSION.