We know that doing yoga is good for health. But can it make you rich and successful? Here are five ways how yoga can help you find success:
1. Consciousness Cleansing– Yoga is a form of “cleansing of consciousness”. It helps bring emotions in control and it helps us think clearly. When we are on the racetrack running fast towards success, it helps to make sure that we are running in the right direction. What is the use of running fast but going in the wrong direction? Sadly many of us spend entire lifetimes running fast but going nowhere. Practicing yoga gives us the clarity to make sure we are thinking clearly and running in the right direction- towards our goal.
2. Gain Access To Wisdom – There are two things that are important for success: One is Skill and other is Wisdom. Generally we find a great deal of advice in self-help books that show us what skills are needed for success and how to get them. But rarely does anybody talk about wisdom. Yoga helps with gaining wisdom. It quiets the ego-driven noise and allows our deeper voice to be heard. It connects us to compassion and love. When this happens our decisions are not governed just by self-interest but by a deeper calling. Our decisions become wise. But how does wisdom get us closer to success? The answer is that when our actions are as a result of wisdom we gain the trust of people around us. Trust is the crucial stepping stone for long term success. Once we are able to gain trust of our friends, employees, co-workers, vendors, and customers, success is easy.
3. Health and Life – Woody Allen rightly said, “Half the secret of success is just showing up!” But many die at a young age or are incapacitated due to illness and as a result success eludes them. Their work remains unfinished. The key to success is to remain alive and healthy. Yoga will keep you fighting fit, so that you can accomplish your dreams.
4. Posture – The way you present yourself is important. Yoga strengthens your posture and allows you to carry yourself with grace, inner strength, and confidence. You will make a quiet but powerful impact on those you meet and this opens the doors to success.
“A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.” – Morihei Ueshiba
5. Smile – More than any makeup a smile is the thing to wear on your face. A smile shows that you are ease and at peace. It makes others feel confident about you and trust you. This opens the doors to success. Yoga allows you to calm yourself enough that you are happy in your own skin. You will find it easier to smile and be at ease as you go deeper in your yoga journey.
“Keep a smile on your face and let your personality be your autograph.” – unknown.
The journey to success can lead us down a path that leaves us alone and bitter. Is success worth this price? But when you incorporate Yoga into your journey, not only does it make success more likely, it also does so in a manner that allows you to bring everybody along with you. The journey itself will turn into fun and the end result worthwhile.
Related: Four Yoga Secrets For Success
Credits:This has been written by Raj Shah and edited by Ketna Shah.